June 15.
One of the most interesting features of the recent remodelling of the Japanese Cabinet has been the discussions which have been carried on in the Japanese Press with regard to the personalities of the new ministers. Very considerable attention is being paid to the appointment of General Kazushige Ugaki to control of the Foreign Ministry, and it is to be generally assumed that the selection of so strong and popular a man has been made with the idea of bringing the foreign policy more into line with the military needs of the situation on the one hand, and a closer understanding by the military faction of the political aspects of the many foreign problems with which Japan is faced as a result of her venture in China on the other. The strengthening of the internal structure of the Japanese Foreign Office is reported to be one of the main items in General Ugaki's programme, This the general has stated in an interview given to the Press recently. He is quoted as sayin, "it is my conviction that foreign Powers will come to alter their conception of Japa when they have realized that this country's Policies toward China are unshakable even if the hostilities must last for three more years, five or even 100, "This, however, should not be interpreted any intention On our part unnecessarily 19 challenge foreign' Powers. I. intend" to endeavour to maintain maximum harniony with those nations who correctly understand Japan's position. "I feel, however, that the success of efforts entirely will depend upon the extent] to which all foreign Powers are willing to Understand our position and gations in the Far Thus, summing up, 1 may state that the main principles of my diplomatic policy will concern reform of the internal system of the Foreign Omice and steps to improve the at-{tude of foreign Powers toward the intentions of this country."
That is a most important declaration for it indicates the determination of the Japanese fri
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