The Archive · 1938

Japan's Policy Unchangeable

Tokyo, Nov. 21 It the American Government sent another note to Japan regarding the principles of the "Open Door" and equal opportunity sin China it would be "useless," according to opinions in official circles, the "Hochi Shimbum" declared today.

Commenting editorially on a press message from Washington suggesting that the United States was likely to address another note to Japan, the journal said further representations would have no effect, "in view of the fact that Japan's attitude would be unchanged regarding the policy to meet the new situation in the Far East" as announced in her reply of November 18.

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