Washington, Oct. 13. qu United States has no intention of evading its responsibility for protecting the Philippine Islands in the event of war i the Pacific, the unofficial but authoritative "Army and Nav; Journal" reported here yesterday.
The publication, although published by private busines interests, usually reflect: the opinion of high Administration circles on government poli s of defence.
"The "Journal" said. assurances that the United States will protect the Philippines have been reiterated "not only in Manila, but also in London and elsewhere."
"Mr. Francis B. Sayre, High Commissioner for the Philippines, implied'as much and more when he said publicly in Manila this week that the United States is preparing for all eventualities in the Far East," the journal said.
"If the Filipino militia is mobilized for training, the United States will supply ammunition and training facilities as requested by Filipino officials recently."
The journal added, however, that American plans to defend the Philippines do not mean that the United States will depart from present plans for the. defence of other vital areas.
"Washington, however, is keeping in closer touch with developments in the Philippines than at any time in recent years," the journal said.—United Press,
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