Shigemitsu and denied was purported to be Japan's ive attitude toward the south added that the objective of the Tripartite Pact was to prevent "a further spread of war."
Mr, Ohashi said the Foreign Minister had told Mr, Eden Japan desired if possible to contribute towards ending hostilities throughout the world, pointing out the mediation of the French Indo-China-Thailand dispute was an expression of such a desire, However, Mr. Matsuoka made no mention of a mediation offer in the European war, Mr, Ohashi said, He added that Japan would make a strong effort toward ending the Sino-
Japanese hostilities as soon as possible.—United Press, The recti Foreign Minist and Mr, Hajime fended by Yosuke Matsuoka, aisumiya, mediators, Secretary-General Ototsumu to, and several assistants to the Japanese mediators; M, Arsene Henry, Mr. Rene Robin, and three stants for Prince Vanvaidyakara V Phy Sena and Mr. Sastrakom, and two a Th conversations were held in an amicable atm Domei. sphere
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