1\. The signed Protocol annexed to the treaty concluded between Japan and the Netherlands on April 19, 1933, regarding judicial settlement, arbitration and conciliation, contained a provision stipulating that in case any change is made in Japan's legal position vis-a-vis the Permanent Court of International Justice as a consequence of Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations, the two Contracting Parties should begin consultation for the purpose of examining whether or not it is necessary to revise the provisions of the said treaty which concern the Permanent Court of International Justice.
2\. Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations and the change in her relations with the Permanent Court of International Justice have caused her to consider it necessary to make some technical adjustments in the treaty. The Japanese Government have, therefore, requested the Netherlands Government to open conversations promptly with a view to revising the treaty, which has resulted in an agreement of views between the two Governments.
3\. The Japanese Government have, under the provisions of Article 25 of the treaty, taken the steps which are necessary for terminating the validity of the treaty on August 11 of this year.
The sole purpose of the Japanese Government in terminating the treaty lies in their desire not to be further bound by it in case the conversations for the treaty revision do not reach conclusion by the said date.
4\. In view of these circumstances the Japanese Government are earnestly desirous of completing quickly the conversations on the treaty revision and concluding a new treaty before the invalidation of the abrogated treaty.