Japan's logical role, they pointed out, at present would be to concentrate on the China situation, seeking io liquidate its venture there one way or another, since Russia's in-valvement inevitably will reduce the flow of Russian aid to Chungking, Nevertheless, Chinese sources here were most pleased with the Russian development because it removed a critical paradox in China's international relations, aligning into a single bloc all forces sympathetic to China and opposed to Japan.
Informed analysts said that a Russian success might a turning point in Far Eastern history, since it would isolate Japan and very possibly force an immediate reorientation of the Japanese foreign policy, Philippine sources here were especially interested in the possibility of the United States relaxing restrictions op shipments to Russia which might include copra, coconut oil, hemp and other products which Russia has sought to buy from the Philippines in great quantities in recent months.—United Press, Swedish Shipping in Baltic to Continue Stockholm, June 24.
In spite of war in the Baltic, Swedish navigation there will be continued to the greatest possible extent by the use of Swedish territorial waters, it is announced here, Warship escorts li be provided if needed, It is planned to continue Gotland traffic under the protection of the fleet in the passage between Visby and Sandsaenkan left open by the belligerent powers.—Reuter.
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