Prince Konoye intimated that an imperial conference may be convoked following the capture of Hankow to deal with various questions.
Commenting on the movement for the formation of a new political party, the Premier said he would support a new party "if it proved worthy of its mame." He denied a rumour that another Cabinet reconstruction was impending, "We hope that the real intentions of the Japanese Government will be thoroughly understood by third Powers. We will try to avoid friction with third Powers," the Premier said.
Prince Konoye stated that he had not discussed any special matter with Prince Saionji, as the latter had been informed previous regarding all important measures, He said Prince Saionji fully understood the governments policy, and that their conversation centred around the steps to be taken after the occupation of Hankow. Japan's policy toward third Powers also was discussed, he said.
He said Prince Saionji was in comparatively good spirits but found it rather difficult to walk due to the feebleness of advanced age.
"My visit to Prince Saionji had rib special meaning," the Premier stated. "I wanted to carry out my wish to call on him at least once during the summer,"
From other sources it was reported at the venerable elder statesman counseled the Premier to execute his policies with "firm determination."
The conversation lasted nearly two hours. The Premier's visits to Prince Saionji take place only infrequently, the last one having been in August of last yes
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