"Germany, Italy and Japan," he said, "have the same ideals. The time has now come for the Japanese bation to carry out the reorganization of Greater East Asia with renewed determination.
The German and Italian Ambassadors to Tokyo called on the Japanese Foreign Minister here last night after signature of the new alliance had been announced. The diplomats were sald|to have "exchanged congratulations." Later the two Axis ambassadors called on Prince Konoye at his private residence.
Emperor Hirohito received the following message last night from Chancellor Adolf Hitler:
"The historical significance of the ihrée Power pact just signed by Japan, Germany and Italy leads me to turn my thoughts to Your Majesty and the whole Japanese people in sincerest unity."
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy also addressed a message to the Japanese Emperor in which he declared that the "friendship which unites the Italian people with the strong people of Japan is now confirmed in the new pact which unites Italy, Japan and Germany indissolubly."
"I wish to express to Your Majesty my profound gratification," the Italian King said. "I m convinced that our three nations will jointly put into practice the mission which is laid down for them by their ancient and glorious culture."
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