Sydney, June 23.
The new development of Germany's attack on Russia may prove to be the fuming-point in the Middle East, Mr. W. M. Hughes, Attorney-General and Minister for the Navy, stated here yesterday, Germany. he declared, must now fight on two fronts and maintain her attack on Britain. Mr.
Hughes considered the effect in the Pacific to be revolutionary. Japan's position, he said, will be consider. ably weakened and the danger of an attack on Australia much less—
Route: rescue mankind from his tyrannies, and we shall be strengthened and not weakened in our determination and in our resources. This is no time to moralize on the -follies of countries and governments which have allowed themselves to be struck down one by one when, by united action; they could have so easily saved themselves. and saved the world from this catastrophe.
"But when I spoke a few minutes ago of Hitlers blood lust and the fateful appetite which have impelle~ him on his adventures I said there was one deeper motive behind his outrages, He wishes to destroy the Russian power because he hopes, if he succeeds in this, he will be able to bring back the main strength of his army ard air force from the East and hurl it upon this island, which he knows he must conquer or suffer the penalty of his crimes.
The Japan Times & Advertiser" predicted a German victory over Russis.. Such a victory would render Germany secure against outside attack the newspaper said, adding that "above all things. safety and the interests of Japan are the dominant and primary principles," in determining future Japanese policy.
"Before the Government determines its policy." the "Japan Times & Ad-dvertiser" said, "it behooves all the people to maintain an attitude of reserve and to guard their speech and action.
"Nothing likely to compromise the nation must be undertaken," said the newspaper. Confidence in Cabinet must be the first reaction. The political and military situation is extremely delicate."
Official announcements said that General Eugen Ott, German Ambassador. conferred with Mr. Yosuke Matsuoka, Foreign Minister, for one hour last night. Prince Fumim"ro Konoye, Premier, conferred with high Cabinet officials while Mr. Matsuoka conferred with heads of the European sections of the Foreign Office.
All morning newspapers published news of the war under banner headlines, but refrained from any pointed comment regarding Japans future policy.
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