Naturally the speech can. lead many" interpretations. Améng™ the Points raised ere immediately are: astly, Churehilt made no mention of a possible Japanese drive against the Burma, Road. What. all. are fe terested tu primarily i what wil United States Fopan attacks the Burma Road?
Gan the speech he taken to mean that it Japan attacks the Burma Road, Britain" and. the United States wil fight Japan?
Secondly, Britain will declare war against Japan if the Jatter is involved.
war with the United States, But Mr.""Churchill " made" Bo mention whether Britain will also declare war: if Japan attacks Soviet Russia.
'A Clear Indication Thirdly; so far there has been every Indication that Japan te. trying het \lmost to avoid war with the United Btates, so, if Mr. Churchill Keeps talk ing of war between Japan and. the United States, can his speech be taken 28 an Indication that Britain and the United "States have decided to Aght Japan, oF merely as aA attempt scare Japan Into submission Nevertheless, Chinese circles in Ghungheing generally agree that. Mfr. Churchill's speech must be a clear in: Gication thet Britain and the United States "will support China and "will defend their interests in the Par East inst Japan—Reuter,
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