The Archive · 1940

Japanese Cabinet Cannot Last

Gen. Hata or Gen, Ugaki Expected to Form Fresh Government Shortly From Percy Wiurrmwo — N.C.D.N. Special Correspondent in Japan

Tokyo, Jan. 10.

Today's developments indicate that a strong coalition cabinet, including political pany leaders, may be formed here early next week, with the present War Minister, Gen. Hata, or Gen. Ugaki as prime minister, li the cabinet of Gen. Abe is forced to resign.

All sides seem to agree that the Abe ministry which, on its formation, I predicted would prove to be mediocre and short-lived, must be replaced by one able to steer through the international storms now raging, and handle the thorny domestic situa: tion, The confidence of the Diei which General Abe obviously laic will be essential.

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