In conclusion, Mr. Matsuoka declared that "as frequently had been affirmed, Japan's policy toward the South Seas is peaceful. Should, however. any untoward international developments render the execution of such a policy impossible. it is a possibility that Japan may have to reconsider her attitude in the ligh of the changed situation."
Informed quarters interpreted this latter part of the Foreign Minister's statement as a direct warning to the Netherlands East Indies in view of the current deadlock in economic talks between Japan and the Netherlands East Indies—Domei.
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