The Archive · 1941

Matsuoka May See Envoy

Tokyo, Mer. 1 Mr, Yosuke Matsuoka, Foreign Minister. 1s expected: to. summon Charles Atsene-Henry. Preach essador, 10. Japan, and demand on explanation for "French insincerity {regard to the Japanese peace pro-ossal the "Asahi" said today.

urge Vichy to give speedy and sai Nr, Matsuoka, alo would ogum factory reply to Japan over her plan for mediating the Thal-Prench Iado-China dispute, the "Asahi said.

Simultaneously, Mr. Matsuoka would strongly warn France that in event France hes excessive expectations. Anglo-American assistance and slights apan's determination "Japan" will hot be responsible for, whatever the resulting situation Is" the "Asaht" sald—United Press.

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