ITALY AND JAPAN

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21229, 27 September 1940, Page 2

ITALY AND JAPAN

MINISTERS IN CONFERENCE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) TOKIO, Sept. 25 The Rome correspondent of the Yomiuri said the Ambassador, Mr Amau, and Count Ciano discussed recent international conditions, during which conversations Count Ciano is reported to have supported Japanese entry into Indo-China. CONDITIONS IN SHANGHAI OPERATIONS OF JAPANESE (United Press Asn. —Elcc. Tel. Copyright) SHANGHAI, Sept. 25 The police disclosed that the Japanese are hiring agitators, who are responsible for the complete disruption of communications. Tramway and bus operatives in the settlement and concessions have already struck, and taxi-drivers are threatening to strike. PROTEST TO BRITAIN ARREST OF JAPANESE (United Press Asn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) TOKIO, Sept. 24 The Foreign Minister summoned the British Ambassador and protested against the arrest of six Japanese at Singapore. A Haiphong message states that fighting on the border ceased at noon, but French officials state that the situation is still very grave. JAPAN AND AXIS THE REPORTED ALLIANCE (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright; LONDON, Sept. 25 Authoritative sources in Tokio state that Italy will become a signatory to the Japanese-German alliance which so far has not been ratified but to which the parties have agreed in principle. JAPAN AND ITALY CHANGE IN AMBASSADOR (United Press Assn.—Elpc. Tel. Copyright) (Received Sept. 27, 11.30 a.m.) TOKIO, Sept. 26 The Foreign Office has decided to appoint Mr Zenbehuorikiri Ambassador to Italy, replacing Mr Amau.