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Tag Archives: Japanese
3.7.42
Vote of censure defeated 475-25. This figure means that there were very few abstentions. The same trick as usual – the debate twisted into a demand for a vote of confidence on Churchill himself, which has to be given, since … Continue reading
30.5.42
Almost every day in the neighbourhood of Upper Regent Street one can see a tiny, elderly, very yellow Japanese, with a face like a suffering monkey’s, walking slowly along with an enormous policeman walking beside him. On some days they … Continue reading
Posted in Political, War-time
Tagged alexander comfort, astor, Beaverbrook, Churchill, embassy, Japanese, nicholas moore, Russia, the observer
2 Comments
29.8.39.
Foreign & General 1. N. Henderson has returned to Berlin with Brit. Gov.t’s reply & Parliament meets this afternoon when presumably the affair will be elucidated. 2. E[mergency].P[owers]. Act coming into force. Admiralty has not only assumed control of the … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Admiralty, Emergency Powers Act, evacuation, Japanese, Labour Party, Mosley, N. Henderson, petrol, sado-masochism
7 Comments
24.8.39.
Foreign & General 1. Russo-German Pact signed. Terms given in Berlin (File War etc.)[1] suggest close pact & no “escape” clause. This evening’s radio news gives confirmation in Moscow in same terms. Official statement from Moscow that “enemies of both … Continue reading
21.8.39.
Foreign & General 1. Fresh enquiries by American I.P.O. indicates that the number of people believing U.S.A. would be involved in world war has greatly increased (to about 75%). Number thinking U.S.A. would send troops to Europe still only 25%. … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Chinese currency question, Danzig bridge, Gallup polls, Germany, Hong Kong, Japanese, optical glass, railway strike, U.S.A., U.S.S.R.
4 Comments
18.8.39.
Foreign & General 1. M.G. diplomatic correspondent considers Spain will almost certainly remain neutral in case of war. The new cabinet balances the soldiers fairly evenly against the Falangists. Manchester Guardian Weekly [a] Social 1. Appears now fairly certain that … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Chinese terrorists, Falangists, Japanese, Mexico, national register, Spanish immigration, Spanish neutrality
1 Comment
27.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. More fighting on Manchukuo border. Japanese said to be contemplating blockade of Russian half of Sakhalin. Daily Telegraph [a] 2. French-British-Russian staff talks being arranged for. Question of Baltic states apparently unsettled. Daily Telegraph [b] 3. … Continue reading
26.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. General impression in world press that Gt. Britain has climbed down in Tokyo agreement. Daily Telegraph [a] 2. Another demonstration flight of 240 aeroplanes over France. Joint French-British aeroplane production now claimed to equal German. Daily … Continue reading
25.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. Brit-Japanese agreement very vaguely worded but amounts to climbing down on Britain’s part as in effect it amounts to a promise not to help Chinese. Chamberlain denies any alteration in British policy. Daily Telegraph [a] 2. … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Anglo-Soviet pact, Chamberlain, I.R.A., Japanese
1 Comment
24.7.39.
Foreign & General 1. The conversation with Wohltat was held by R.S. Hudson (Overseas Trade) who reported to the P.M. following day. Obviously the affair has been allowed to leak out intentionally. Italian press reported as suggesting that this (tie-up … Continue reading
Posted in Leading Up to War, Political
Tagged Anglo-Russian pact, Japanese, Mongolian border, Tianjin, Tientsin, Wohltat
2 Comments
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