Tokyo, May 5.
A report on the European situation was made today by Mr. Hachiro the Foreign Minister, before a ruler meeting of the Cabinet.
The Foreign Office spokesman, at his press conference this morning, was subjected to a barrage of pointed questions on Japan's policy in the European situation. He declined to comment on the rumour or supposition of a military alliance among Japan. Germany and Italy. but said t nan had her own, independent foreign policy." This policy, he continued. as indicated from time to time by the Brenier. Baron Hiranuma, and Mr. Arita, antagonized neither the democratic camp nor the totalitarian bloc. On the contrary, ko concluded, it was aimed at the maintenance and promotion of friendly relations with all foreign Powers.
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