The Archive · 1941

Nazi Victory Expected

'The Japan, Times & Advertise" predicted a 'German' victory over Russia. Such a vielory' would render Germany secure against outside at tack the newspaper said, adding thi "above li things safely' and. the in-foresty of Japan are" mining "Before the G ser" said, people to maintain an attitude of re~ serve and (0 guard their speech and action, "Nothing likely to compromise the nation must be undertaken," said the newspaper. Confidence ' in the Cabinet must be the first reaction, The political and military situation extremely delicate."

'OMieial announcements said that General Eugen Ott, German Ambassador, conferred with Mr, Yosuke Matsuoka, Foreign Minister, for one hour last night, Prince Fumimaro Konoye, Premier, conferred with high Cabinet offelals while Mr. Matsuoka conferred with heads of the European sections of the Foreign Ofte All morning newspaper published news of the lines, but refrained from comment regarding Japan pointed future polley,

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