Tokyo, Jan. 6.
IS intention to pursue the policy adopted by the Japanese Imperial Conference on Ni Japanese relations, as well as his to the Constitution and to pani november 30 for adjusting Sino-determination to pay full respect mentary government, were emphasized by the new Premier, Baron Hiranuma, in an interview granted to the press last night aft er the first meeting of his Cabinet.
Japan's policy in the China Incident, which had been formulate ed by the Konoye Cabinet and ai pproved by the Emperor, must be followed, he declared, and all measures initiated in accordance with that policy must be executed.
Baron Hiranuma said he would maintain Prince Konoye's system of having conferences of the first "key" Ministers and of the China Affairs Board, and would also maintain the system of Cabinet counsellor:
Asked about his attitude towards the political parties, the new Premier pointed out thet there was constitutional government in Japan, and that he would not only respect the Constitution but Parliament as well.
He had, he said, no intention te disregard the polKieal pērties, nor had he any wish to organize a single totalitarian party or to enforce national reorganization.
Replying to further questions, he said that political education must be consummated to ensure sound de. velopment of the political parties. All selfish interests would disappear, he contended, if the interests of the Imperial Family ud of the State would be uppermost in the minds of the people. All education—school, social and political—must be guided on these lines:
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