Tokyo, Jan. 7.
Registration of vocational bilities, according to Article XXI of the National Mobiliza-
Yien Act, became compulsory as an Imperial Ordinance was promulgated today, effective fon January 20. It will affect about 5,000,000 male technicians and labourers between the ages of 16 and 49 engaged 116 occupations. Those designated must register their respective detailed qualifications by the end of Mareh.—Domel. effect by the new Cabinet, Mr. Solaro Ishiwatari, Finance Minister, told a Domei reporter last night in an. interview "aboard a train en Foute to Ise to pay his respects at the Ise Grand Shrine, "in view of the vital necessity establishing "a new order" in East Asia, continuation of military opera~ ions to bring about the complete destruction of the Chiang Kai-shek regime, and strengthening of the combined economic power of Japan, Manchoukuo and China are equally important," the new Finance Minis ter said.
"To this end the new Cabinet hopes to effect closer economic col-Iaboration among the three countries in accordance with the principle of mutual prosperity and ce-existence."
Mr. Ishiwatari disclosed that _he was contemplating a conerete plan Yo increase taxes levied on profit ab! Industries. Careful Investigation will made before any" fundamental Fevision of the tax system Is attempt ed, he added.
"The Finance Minister said the'
Cabinet planned to adopt the general Budget for the 1009-40" fiscal year which was decided upon" by "the! Cabinet of Prince Ayamaro Konoye.
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