The Archive · 1940

Before Lower House

Tokyo, Feb. 5.

A full explanation of the Nomohan incident will be given before tomorrow's plenary session of the Budget Committee of the Lower House by the War Minister, Gen, Shuriruko Hata, it is understood.

Another important statement to be made sometime within the next week is expected to come from the Přemier, Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, i This pronouncement has been arranged in view of the political flurry caused by the interpellation of Mr. Takao Saito, leading member of the Minseito Party, regarding the objective and significance of the China hostilities and the Konoye statement, The Premier, it is reported, will speak regarding the basic policy of the Government towards possible [peace terms between China and

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