"We are watching changing} developments there with the most serious concern because they affect immediately and importantly the political situation in east Asia "We believe that it is Japan's} mission to contribute to the maintenance of peace and order and to) the advancement of culture in east Asia. The Japanese people, realizing fully their great responsibilities in this regard, are striving to fulfil them.
Admiral Okada expressed gratification at the healthy progress of Manchoukuo to which Japan had given whole-hearted support from beginning. He said that readjustment of—Russian-Japanese relations was being given careful consideration.
"We have at present no particular: question pending with the United States," he stated, "while our traditional friendship with Great Britatn remains unchanged."
'The Premier expressed the belief that Japan's trade difficulties in' various quarters of the globe would be settled through mutual concessions and conciliation. Finally, he expressed confidence that, when the Powers fully appreciate, "as T hope they will." Japan's role as a major stabilizing factor in east Asia, it would not be hard to solve both the east Asia and naval problems, Reuter.
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