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Show . . ( a 'Japanese Papers ' : Utter Criticism I TOKIO, .Aug. (By A. P ) The Kokumln and tha Nlchlntebi, the enly newepepers commenting on the exchange of ratifications of the ' Waehtngton treat lee Saturday, eon-! eon-! gratulate Premier Kato on thla consummation, but criticise the British plan to fortify Singapore and the American proposal to strengthen Pacific fonlfirattone. The Nlrhlnlrh! terms these new pre)eeta "SwU of another arms, ment race." m The Kokumln says ti.s Washing, ton agreements, "promote British-- British-- American Intereeta at the expenae of Japanese aattanaj expansion." aa Japan can not fortify her outer lelanda, while America and Ureal .Britain are "fortifying guartera of , the Pernio which directly menace the defense ef she Japaneee etate." |