Tokyo, May 12.
Occupation of the Dutch West Indian Islands of Amba and Curacao by Allied naval units with the permission of the Netherlands Government has caused deep concern here in ofücial circles, it became known today.
was felt that the occupation was at variance with the statement here Yesterday of the Netherlands Lega-lion that offers of foreign protecuon for Dutch overseas possessions would be rejected. Consequently, it was understood that the belief is held in some quarters here that similar steps may be considered safeguarding the Dutch East Indies, Attaching the utmost importance to the situation, the Foreign Office is watching developments closely.—Domel.
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