Washington, Nov. 3.
Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, refused to comment this evening upon the broadcast address delivered b. the Japanese Premier, Prince Fumimaro Konoye, on the anniversary of the birthday of the late Emperor Meiji, "Father of Modern Japan." In the course of his speech, Prince Konoye outlined Tokyo's policy in China and spoke of East Asia for the East Asiatics.
Prince Koni speech is conside;- ed here most important in its effect upon the future of relations between the Western powers and the Oriental nations.
Observers stress the hardening of ihe Japanese attitude and the now open admission of imperialism. which are regarded as inspired by the consequences of the Munich Accord.
The sequels to the September 30 Agreement, it is further noted, put an end to the policy of parelld action by the United States and Great Britain. This policy was previously advocated by Mr. Cordell Hull, U.S Secretary of State, as the one to be followed in those regions where the two Powers possessed common interests.
It is now thought that the U.S. will have to take a clearer stand in the whole situation because of the catetorical tone of the Japanese Premier's declarations.
Some authoritative critics denounce the weaknesses and ambiguities of USS. policies in the Far East since the beginning of the Sino-Japanese cor flict. They recall that Mr. Hull declared the United States did not wish yond protests against untoward actions.
Furthermore, these critics point out, Japan has constantly obtained her plies and war materials from the} shek in his recent statement, remains unaltered. The Government has taken all necessary measures to re-grieve the situation, and ordered the military and civil leaders of Kwangtung (that is to say, Generals Vu Han-mou and Wu Te-chen) "to redouble their efforts in order to atone for their blunders."
In conclusion, the message expresses the hope that overseas Chinese will continue to have confidence in the Central Government and assist it in the campaign of resistance.—Kuo Min.
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