"In December, T obtained informa tion' that Japan had been told Hiller that the pact between Russia and Germany would be torn up in August or September and that Japan Should fight also." Sir_Vietor said turning to the Russo-German war, Hitler did it earlier last month, con sidering the weather conditions in Soviet Russia and the latter did not expect it, Asked about his opinion fon the outcome of the struggle. he fold that Russia would not love the War although she might be beaten militarily in battles. Hitler was icing to undergo dimoulties experienced by Japan in the China war, he said, as Stalin was determined' to carry oUt the "scorched earth" policy.
Sir Victor took pains to explain how Japan could not fight the United States, and he elioved. that Hitler might turn his attention to. Japan after Anishing his Russian campaign, Although admitting that he has more Japanese friends now than before, he said. "Td hate to be Japan", after Feviewing the present "international situation, If Hitler got hold of Rus-fla whom he has to develop following, the Wwar, he would probably ask for the Japanese fect, giving Japan a fr¢g hand in everything she desires until after he has beaten the United States. Although Sir Victor did not think that Japan has been fooled so far, lig was of the opinion that Hitler hag fooled so many that he might similorily. victimize Japan, Japan Should not fight the United States lest she should not be able to obtain any help from Washington in case she fooled,
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