Tokyo, Sept, 10.
Japan's "fundamental national policy" is ce-operation with China, the Premier, Prince Fumimaro Konoye, said to-day in an official message to the nation.
'The message, representing the Premier's response to the Imperial rescript on the opening of the 72nd. extraordinary session of the Diet, emphasized that by this, national policy, Japan "hopes to share with other nations' welfare and happihess" and also hopes for the establishment of peace in the Orient.
"China, however," the message ĉoñ= tinued. "always forgot her neighbouring relations with Japan and violated fidelity. She has indulged in anti-Japanese policies for many years past and has infringed upon Japanese interests, This attitude was reésponsible for the current incident.
"Japanese soldiers called to the front in China are now fighting for the sake of justice, while the entire Japanese nation is faithfully pèr-forming its duty.
"The current dispute is so deep-rooted in origin that it is impossible to predict at this moment how the current incident will develop. In view of the grave situation, the nation is asked to be firmly resolved to win the expected objective and to endure whatever difficulties may come with an indefatigable will."
Loyalty ana Patriotism The way to cope with the current difficulties and to enhance national prestige is "to live a life based the spirit of loyalty and patriotism." The "mobilization of national morale", launched by the Cabinet at this time, Prince Konoye said; had its roots in these considerations.
"Our nation for centuries past has always overcome grave national crises, and invariably enhanced national prestige and prosperity.
"In the face of the current crisis, I urge the nation to cherish our ancient spirit, follow the principles of loyalty and patriotism, exhibit o-operation and conform with the Imperial wishes, and thus to further the spirit of Dai-Nippon, "I expect the entire nation to secure unity, and simultaneously to strive to expand national power with the ultimate objective of maintaining prosperity of the Imperial Throne."
The Imperial rescript to the Diet, the Premier said, "clarified the direction the Empire and the nation should follow."—Dómei.
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