Tokyo, Apr. 25.
China and Japan are bound by tes of blood, culture and mutual inter-dependence, and must join forces {for a furtherance of their common prosperity and well-being." declared) Mr. H. Arita, the Foreign Minister, Jat a reception to foreign press correspondents to-da}
"They must join forces," he added, "even if it may seem inevitable that, rom time to time, they will encounter [vexing problems from the very fact fof their geographical propinquity.
"As the two greatest nations in east] Asia, we must strive to promote snd perpetuate friendly and effective ce: operation which will go far towards ensuring stability in this world."
Japan, he continued, was anxious] to secure the stabilization of east Asia, foster cordial relations between all countries, contribute to world peace and enhance the welfare mankind.
He declared that the world was being harried and barrassed by recurrent perils of war, and stated that he thought that this' was due to teamen of the world being too much absorbed in problems of establishing peace machinery.
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