New Japanese War Minister Asks for Support Hayama, Sept. 5.
The investiture of General Yes! yuki Kawashima as Minister of War, in succession to General Senjuro Hayashi, took place here to-day in the presence of the Emperor and the Premier, Admiral Oka All leading newspapers, commenting editorially on the change in War Ministers, praise General Hayashi for hhis efforts to unify control in the Army and enforce stricter discipline. They also assure General Kawashima that the entire nation will stand solidly, behind him.
"The. resignation Hayashi," declares the "Asahi, "not mean a reversal of his policy," while the "Kokumin" urges the new Minister of War to realise the need {for purification and unification of the JArmy in view of the far-reaching effects which the attitude of the Arm exercises on Japanese politics and economies.
The "Yomiuri" counsels Generat Kawashima to unify and control the Army with an iron hand.—Reuter,
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