Paris, June 2. Distrust still characterizes the relations between Japan and Soviet Russia, Mr. Roger Levy, Professor at the French Colonial School and a member of the Committee for the Study of Pacific Relations, said here yesterday.
"Mistrust of Russia lies deep in the hearts of the Japanese people, while the Russians are filled with anxiety at the Japanese advance on the continent," he said.
"Germany," he added, "may well try to turn Soviet Russia's efforts to the chimerical idea of conquering India, but the Soviet rulers are more attached to stern realities. They know that before engaging in new conquests one must be able to hold the previous ones. The historical tradition of Russia established her on the shores of the Pacific and she Will do her best to remain there. Japan is casting anxious eyes at Vladivostok from where Russian planes could take off in am attempt to bomb Japanese towns."—Havi Pope Makes Appeal for on-Combatants Real, Honourable Peace
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