The Archive · 1938

Berlin-Rome-Tokyo Axis To Be Stiffened

Mme. Tabouis Considers Japanese Assertions

Paris, Oct. 28.

Well-informed circles expect a stiffening of the German-Italian-Japanese alliance, Mme. Genevieve Tabouis. diplomatic editor of the leftist organ "L'Œuvre," wrote in that paper today.

"The assurances given by the Japanese Ambassadors in various capitals to the Germans and the Itlians have made a great impression here," she added. "The Japanese Government stated to the Italian and German Governments that they will profit from special treatment in China for their commercial interests. They will not be subjected to the new laws and measures that Japan is going to introduce in the Chinese ports, towns, and provinces which she conquered, to the detriment of the British and American: commercial interests."—Havas.

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