Contending that Japan's foreign policy, including that regarding China, should be unified under the Gaimusho, Gen. Ugaki rejected this plan for the new board.
It was his contention that the proposed board should limit its activities to the areas in China under Japanese occupation, while foreign policy questions should be decided by the "Inner Cabinet" or the Five Ministers' Conference. The Board is to be presided over by the Premier.
"While Gen. Ugaki's resignation would have brought about the collapse of the entire Cabinet in peace time. as it demonstrated a split for which all Ministers should bear the responsibility, the Premier, Prince Konoye, decided to remain in power on the (Continued on page 6)
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