Tokyo, Aug. 6.
"Japan will have to pass through decade of hardship, but during the period of trial she will build her greatness and will emerge the most powerful nation in the world" Mr. Naoki Hoshino, minister without portfolio in the Konoye cabinet declared to the press today.
Mr. Hoshino, who is concurrently President of the New Planning Board, explained that his statement proceeded of the very spirit which inspired the Government declaration released on Thursday last. "The Government" he said "is in fact urging the people to endure the present trial in order to bring about a successful disposal of the China incident and lay the foundations of lasting peace and security in the Far East, "We earnestly hope that the entire nation will cooperate with the Government in their new and set policy. After ten years of hardship, Japan will emerge the strongest nation in the world, We are absolutely sure of that, Until that time comes, the people must take their part of hardships, just as the Government will not shirk their responsibilities and the difficulties facing them."—Havas.
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