Multitudinous discussions between Cabinet ministers in the post few weeks have been strengthening Japan's determination to confine any alliance with the Totalitarian Powers to one aimed solely against Russia. This would eliminate the possibility chat Germany might drag Japan into a European war against Britain and France.
Meanwhile, the British Ambassador to Tokyo, Sir Robert Craigie, has been most active, presumably in connection with' current—Anglo-Soviet negotiations. He is reported to have assured Mr. Arita that Britain is refusing to make any guarantees to Russia in the Orient.
Sir Robert, it is learned, has secretly conferred with Mr. Arita at the Tokyokaikan Restaurant in order to avoid reporters at the Foreign Minister's official residence. He also has held a secret conference with Viscount Matsudaira, Grand-Master of Ceremonies. The British Amb: sador's activities are seen as a possible forerunner to an offer of Britain's good offices in seeking a settlement of the Sino-Japanese war.
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