NOTE: Captain Robinson and Commander Cole inform me that since the document is addressed to the Navy Minister they believe that its use will be most effective in the case against former Navy Minister SHIMADA and that they are planning to use it in this connection. 3. Regarding parallel policies of Japan, Germany and Italy. March 27, 1933 - Japan gives formal notice of withdrawal from the League. October 14, 1933 - Germany withdraws from the Disarma¬ment Conference and resolves to withdraw from the League. November 6, 1937 - Italy admitted to the Anti-Comintern Pact. December 11, 1937- Italy resigns from the League of Nations. (Based on events leading up to World War II.)