Tokyo, June 9, Mokyo oMcialdom continued to maintain the utmost. reserve regard~ ing the Netherlands East. Indies crisis brought about by an unsatistac~
Japanese proposals, Il was reported tory Batavia reply tothe ates however, without oficial confirma~ dion that Mr, "Matsuoka, intends 40 send fresh Instructions to Batavia to the Japanese delegation within a few days, thus paving the way for further contact: between the Japan~ ese and Dutch delegations.
The nature of the new instrues tions could, not be determined; nevertheless their Importance was foreshadowed by reports hat Mr, 'Matsuoka intends to draft his course after full consultations with the Navy and Overseas Affairs Ministries and' other government departments Meanwhile,' the "Kokumin, Shimbun," In Lis' column "The Trench" voiced "another warning to. the Netherlands East Indies government urging the Dutch colony to drop its procrastinating tactics and awaken from the foolish dream that its Interests can be served best by expanding Lis military defences against Japan, The SKokumin described the (Netherlands East Indies' warlike preparations as "pitiful as well as. puzzling" since Japan merely is fecking more favourable trade rela fons and no territory, Tapan will be forced to reconsider tg relations with the Netherlands Bast Indies ju a different. ight Batavia persists In maintaining the same "insincere and haughty" front, he "Kokumin" said, adding that. in that event, responsibilities for the future will vest solely upon the colonial authorities,—Domel,
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