Tokyo, Feb. 21
Japanese American relations are row in a state of antagonism rather than friction and "a few steps more will very likely lead to the precipice of grave consequences...." the "Miyako Shimbun" said in an editorial today, "If America desires balk Japan by résoi the newspapers said, welcome to gamble. But Japan is certainly not afraid of such a challenge. While we do not like the idea, there is no alternative if America challenges us."
The American attempt to insure precedent in the situation in China is tantamount to "trying to foist war upon Japan," the journal declared United Press.
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