Tokyo, Nov. 17.
The resolution passed by the Brussels Conference on Monday, re-grotting Japan's refusal to ce-operate with the Conference, has caused vigorous repercussion among Japanese newspapers, which resent the "utter disregard by the meeting for Japan's contention that the Sino-Japanese question must be settled directly between the two countries."
The newspapers are also indignant over the "veiled threat" in the resolution that joint action will be taken against Japan by the Powers participating in the Conference.
The newspapers now demand a hands-off policy towards China and Japan's denunciation of the Nine-Power Pact, which, the "Kokumin Shimbun" points out, "is entirely detached from realities and, therefore, a dead letter," and therefore Japan should propose "a drastic revision of the pact or denounce it."
"China," says the "Asahi Shimbun," "is dreaming of the intervention of a third party, which tendency is now utilized by foreign Powers" so that "no course is left to Japan but to start an energetic drive towards Nanking.
An "Old Crafty Power"
"It is of no concern to Japan," the "Asahi Shimbun" adds, "whether the Nanking Administration transfers its seat of government to the hinterland, where it becomes a local administration, or whether it becomes an agent of the Comintern."
Japan, it states, is prepared to meet any situation, which fact must be fully understood by China and also by an "old crafty Power" which instigates and preys on China.
The "Hochi Shimbun" argues in a similar vein. It declares that "one of the most important ways to solve the question consists of a demand to Britain to pursue a hands-off policy towards China, which believes that Britain is her only hope."
The newspaper adds: "At least Japan must convince the Powers concerned that Japan will never abandon. action in China until and unless the guiding principle of her policy is realized."—Reuter.
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