The Archive · 1940

Japan's Plans A Secret

Newspapers Not Allowed To Print Reports About

Indo-China "Ultimatum"

Sept, 20, The Japanese Government today shrouded it: attitude toward Indo-

China in secrecy and banned pub lication of re that n ultimatum had been delivered to the French authorities in Hanoi The Japanese press gave prominence to reports of the Imperial Conference held here yesterday, but there was no press speculation regarding the action taken by the conference.

Government officials declined to confirm reports that the Japanese ultimatum to Indo-China was sent upon the decision of the Imperial Conference, which was attended by the Emperor.

Other officials attending yester day's Imperial Conference included the Premier, Key Cabinet members and the chiefs of staff of the Army and Navy.

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