There are mixed sects and religions in Japan, he said, but any type of religion which does not conform to the "heavenly way" cannot be tolerated.
Pointing out that the nation's support of the Throne can only be accomplished by forgetting one's own self, Baron Hiranuma called upon everyone to do their duty. "Every. body must play an appropriate part {in supporting the Imperial Family, to achieve national unity and solidarity." the Premier declared.
Turning to the question of political parties, Baron Hiranuma observed that Japan's political parties must also follow the divine way by converging in support, of the Imperial Family together with the entire nation, although parties in the West had been born of a conflict of interests, No New "Total® Party "AIL the political parties must have the interests of the Imperial Family uppermost in. their minds. Consequently any scramble for power for power's sake must the strongly depreeated," the Premier said.
The rumour that he intended to organize a new political party was emphatically denied by the Premier.
"In order to meet the situation, 1 need the help of every one, but I do not expect to form a govern: mental political party at present. T shall deal with the Diet according to elreumstances." Baron Hiranuma con-eluded.
This was the frst time since hi appointment as Premier that Baron Hiranuma clearly enunciated his political convictions as well as his titude toward the political parties. He returned here yesterday afternoon from Central Japan where he reported to the Ise Grand Shrine and the Mausolea of Imperial ancestors fon his assumption of office.—Domei.
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