His interpellator had suggested the convocation of an international congress, inviting Britain, the United States, and "if necessary" Italy and Germany, to elucidate the meaning of ihe construction of a new order.
Mr. Hachiro Arita, Foreign Minister, said he doubted that such a conference with Powers whose interests in China conflicted with those of Japan would achieve a useful purpose. Influential persons from various countries should be invited to Japan and China, instead, so that they may realize the prevailing conditions on the spot. found the speech ominous, and even threatening.
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