Germany would not be taking these steps if Japan had not begun the planning of attacking German colonies and bases. Japan is at fault in this matter.

Germany will not fund nations that intend to make war on Germany. We are not blackmailing you. Merely stating that Germany will not allow its possessions to be taken by Japan. We have told you exactly what Japan needs to do to negotiate - reconsider its plans, halt interaction in such manners with the French, and attempt to fix relations with Germany.

Japan has already once called for international condemnation of Germany. It may have seemed to work then, as Germany agreed to send the funds. At such a time, however, the Chancellor of Germany himself felt as if he had done Japan a bad turn. The situation has turned there and Germany feels no guilt in this matter, as we are protecting what is ours. You are free to contact us to discuss these matters in a more private form, if you so wish.

"And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts. And I looked, and behold a pale horse, and his name that sat on him was Death, and hell followed with him."