The newspaper recalls that the Premier recently told the Japanese press that "some politicians are advocating an extreme method in dealing with the situation in Europe. but it would be attended by evils. In executing her mission, Japan must proceed steadily, step by step. Some may' blame me for my policy, but I do not care. If we cannot accomplish our tasks by ourselves, our descendents will do so."
Commenting of the military alliance between Germany and Italy, Baron Hiranuma is quoted as having said:
"It is our hope for the sake of world peace that Japan will maintain closer ties than ever with Germany and Italy and consolidate them.
The "Japan Advertiser." however, expresses the opinion that the ties can be made closer and be consolidated, "without the adoption of an extreme method that would be attended by evils."—Reuter.
Bordeaux, June 5.
Lorkion Pleased Mr. Frederick Snite, the "man in the iron lung," arrived here today, completing the first stage of the 4,750 mile return journey from Lourdes to Miami.
A devout Roman Catholic, Mr. Snite made a pilgrimage from the United States to Lourdes to try the waters of the Pool of Miracles in the Holy Cir. nite has lived in an iron lung since 1936, when he was stricken with infantile paralysis while travel-Jing in China—Reuter.
London, June 6.
Tokyo dispatches that Japan was not willing to make further commitments in Europe unless the Soviets were involved and her refusal in advance to promise military assistance for the axis Powers were favourably received here today.
The latest information, however, suggests that Japanese military groups are vigorously making efforts to bring Japan closer in line with Germany and Italy.—United Press.
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