The "Nichi-Nichi" emphasized that Japan's southward policy would not Be affected in the leas: either by the International position of Japan, or whatever attitude the Netherlands East Indies authorities may decide to resent, adding that the sooner the Netherlands Bast Indies authorities rosin this cold foo, the sooner, wil they be in a position to serve their Own interests.
Both the *Wichi-Nicht" and "Yomiuxi" lamented the Netherlands East Indies alleged retraction of their once friendly and conciliatory policy toward Japan, The "Nichi-Nichi" de-Clared, "We question not only their! Integrity and honesty, but more particularly. their common sense."
The "Yomiuri opined that the Dutch colony's once conciliatory demonstrations were probably not more than a reflection" of international events, including Germany's smashing. victories in the west and Japan's Heady laying of foundations for a prosperity sphere in the east, Military Alliance Seen The "Yomiuri" wondered whether the strongly worded statement issued by. the a Minister. Mr. Evan Kleffens, when leaving Netherlands Bast Indies, coinciding with the increased United States ald the Dutch colony and concentration of British and "American Air Forces in Gingapore, did not signalize an actual conclusion of the joint Brit ish, American, Dutch and Australian military alliance directed against Sapan.
Japan entertained no territorial ambitions in the Netherlands East, Indies, the "Yomiuri" stated but "there are limits t0 our patience."
The paper in concluding added Netherlands East Indies should discover a lesson in. the fate of European countries which elected to rely on foreign Powers in order to prolong their safety."—Domel.
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