This was one of the most far-sighted treaties in the history of modern civilization. In reliance upon the Japanese agreement to leave China alone, the United States and Great Britain agreed to limit the size of their fleets and to refrain from further fortifications in the For East.
For ten years China remained in undisturbed occupation of hur territory. During that time Javan, being under the leadership of liberal statesmen, was faithful to her treaty obligations. Unfortunately, under neath the veneer of her modern parliamentarianism could be found ments emanating from Tokyo make abundantly clear that there is no such excuse. The general scope of what Japan is attempting is obvious She is trying to take control of China. in direct contravention of the Nine-Power Treaty.
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