Washington, May 20.
Japan's reported refusal to enter any military alliance with the Reich and Italy was hailed by diplomatic quarters here. The partial withdrawal of the Japanese troops from Kulangsu marks Tokyo's desire not io increase Japan's difficulties in China, Tokyo will refrain from any act likely to deteriorate her relations with Great Britain, United States and France, all the more so since these countries have up to the present practically left Japan a free hand in her China campaign, they added—Havas.
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