JAPANESE CRISIS
HOME AIIB ABROAD MENACE FROM THREE COUNTRIES United Press Association—By Ele-trie Telegraph—Copyright.) KOBE, September 15. General Al.'aki, War Minister, addressing a meeting of the War Gounil stated : ‘‘Japan -faces a .crisis both at home and abroad. Our Withdrawal •from the League of Nations reduces us to virtual isolation. That withdrawal synchronising with the forthcoming Washington Conference, increases our dangers. China is nursing a grudge. •She is -.it present submissive, but sbe is awaiting her opportunity. “Meanwhile, Chinese-American friendship is increasing alarmingly. American influence is securing communica-
tions and aviation rights in China. The .Soviet is menacing, and is increasing its border forces. It is concentrating three hundred aeroplanes, including .many big bombers at Vladivos;ok.” Reverting to America, General Araki pointed out that the transfer of the American fleet to the Pacific Ocean in
case that hostilities broke out with [Russia might be expected, thus rendering her a potential enemy, like Italy was in the Great War.
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Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1933, Page 5
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