The Archive · 1939

Only One Authority

The procedure adopted by the Japanese Government in planning treaty negotiations does nót concern the United States, the journal believed, adding that "however, the American Government will recognize only one authority, the treaty-making authority, which is presumably the treaty-enforcing authority."

"Most assuredly Tokyo requires the support of the army in the feld, but if the army's attitude is what it should be and if the relationship between the central Government and its various branches is correct, there ought to be no question about what can or will be done by the Japanese Government," the "Manila Bulletin" said.

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