Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-29
ATTACK
ON STIMSON DUE
TO PRESS TANGLE
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dor Forbes and Baron Shidehara as
we'll as between Ambassador Debuchi
and Mr.. Stimson was received with
mingled surprise as well as regret.
Grave Results May Develop.
In press dispatches eve have heard
nothing offlciaD Mr.. Stimson was re-
ported to have said that he was unable
TO understand why japanese troops
were approaching Chinchow, as state
Department dispatches threw no light
on the subject On what basis. there
fore. did Mr.. Stinson see fit to fly
into fulminations?"
While reading his prepared statement
the foreign office spokesman empha-
sized he was assuming the press dis
patches gave correct version OF the
Stimson statements. He continued:
IF man in Mr. Stimson's position
loses his head at such a critical mo-
ment in the affairs of japan very grave
results may develop.
THE statement is not only unfortu-
nate in the manner in which 1t is ex-
pressed but more so in the matter, as
it contains most serious accusations
against Japan's motives.
The government in time expects to
make a public statement refuting GER
tain accusations after referring the
statement to Ambassador Debuchi for
confirmation, but momentarily several
of Mr.. StimSon's outstanding assertions
call for immediate denial.
MI. Stimson said Japan expressed
regret and gave assurances such things
would not happen again each time
there was fresh military advance in
Manchuria.
Never Expressed Regret.
THAT is misleading Japan never
expressed regret to any one for action
in Manchuria which has bcen forced
upon her by sheer necessity and self
preservation.
Nor can she ever promise that she
will not act again in self-defense. Mr..
Stimson says the Japanese army in
Manchuria ran amuck. This is con-
sidered a very bold statement indeed,
and 1t is to be wondered if Mr.. Slim
son considered the definition of the
word before its use"
The Secretary of State, the spokes-
man said, accused Japan of intending
to occupy Manchuria completely, but
failed t. quote his authority.
MI StimSon should have given the
basis of his reasons for this belief,
the spokesman continued. In view
OF the lengths to which Mr.. StimSon
Stimson has studied Article I, clause a.
of the nine-power treaty. particularly
dealing with the question OF counte-
nancing action inimical to the security
OF friendly states.
Might Indicate Aid to China.
"The japanese government consid-
ers the action of Chang Hsueh- Liang,
which brought about the Manchurian
outbreak September 10, applies in this
case
by untimely Intervention Mr.. Slim
sons action might be taken as an indi-
cation Of helping China unduly in
violation Of the nine-poWer pact.
If America takes such a stand as
might be deduced from Mr.. Stimson's
assertions then 1t might easily be in
terpreted that Washington countenan-
ces the action of Chang Hsueh-Liang
Mr.. Stirson's statement as we view
it may result in China stiffening her at
titude regarding withdrawal from the
Chinchow region, as 1t may encourage
closures are intended to pacify the
Chinese, it may have the opposite ef-
feet and indirectly, should the Chinese
refuse to withdraw within the Great
Wall, be instrumental in leading to an
actual Sino-Japanese clash at Chin
chow"
Might Have Changed Program.
After reading this prepared state
ment the spokesman added that II the
StimSon charges had come yesterday
they might have resulted in an entire
change of the army program.
IF the army had heard of this 1t
surely would have resented 1t and, to
indicate that resentment, continued TO
Chinchow, oisregarding any efforts OF
Toxic to stop it." he said.
I'VE hope Mr. Stimson realizes his
statement was based upon alarming
rumors and trust that by this this time
he regrets it.
The war office spokesman declared
that Col. Stimson's remarks, If correctly
transmitted, were ''indiscreet to say the
least"
Taking Mr.. Stimson to task for his
reported inference that the military was
not under complete control of the gov
eminent, the war office spokesman said,
this allegation is false and such that
it cannot be overlooked"
The war Office spokesman expressed
surprise that Mr.. Stinson should risk
criticizing japanese operations such as
the drive on Chinchow on the basis Of
rumors and incorrect information.
The provisional government at Chin
chow. the spokesman said, has been dis
turbing peace and order not only in the
region west of the Lao River, but also
at various points on the South Man
churia Railway by instigating bandits
and lawless elements.
Japanese troops have been kept. ex-
tremely busy in that area dispensing
these paid agents of the Chinchow
government" the spokesman declared,
adding that Mr.. Stimson evidently was
not aware of this fact, and so little
realized the seriousness Of Japan's posi-
ton.
The following was given out at the
American embassy:
I'm the absence of exact information
the embassy is unable to make any
statement on the alleged interview with
the Secretary of State. 1t is hoped that
that situation will be viewed calmly by
the public until the receipt of Official
reports which, it is hoped. will clear up
any misunderstanding.
LEAGUE DELAYS ACTION.
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