The Archive · 1940

On Far East

Manila, Oct

The "Philippine Herald" today cal No Action Against Japan ed upon all Filipinos to share-all sponsibilities which the United Star By Russia Seen; Little may have to shoulder in a conflict.—Chance of Pact, However Uniited Press, Lyons, Oct. 9.

The particular interest being shown by London and Washington in Soviet Russia's position should not Cause any surprise, "Lo Temps" Stated today in an editorial devoted te the Far Eastern situation, "However, it is hardly likely that the Soviet Union is prepared to undertake, in agreement with the two Anglo-Saxon powers, any action of a nature to hinder Japan," the paper added. "It is certain that Moscow was kept informed of the negotiations between Berlin, Rome and Tokyo and had received assurances from both Germany and Italy as to the real bearing of the tripartite Pact on the Far East." ever, the positive character of the pact lies in ihe cooperation between Japan, Germany and Italy in establishing a new order in the world."—Havas.

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