Tokyo, Jan. 12.
Abe, following a Cabinet meeting this morning, informed his learns from reliable authority that the Premier, Gen. colleagues of his intention to tender the Cabinet's resignation to the Emperor, probably on Sunday morning. Members of the Cabinet gave him a free hand in the matter, it is learned.
A semi-official Japanese report states that the Premier, at this morning's Cabinet meeting, told his colleagues that the "disposal of the China Affair had entered a new stage with the formulation of Japan's basic policy towards the new central government of China."
It is understood, the report adds, that the Premier urged the advisability of placing the Government administration under a new system "so as to renew popular sentiments."
This afternoon, the Premier proceeded to the Palace to report to the Emperor concerning the political situation. He then remained closeted with the Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal, Mr. Kurahei Yuasa, regarding the political situation.
It is understood that the Premier will call an emergency meeting of the Cabinet at 9 o'clock on Sunday to seek formal cabinet action on his decision in connection with the political situation.
It is stated that following the Cabinet meeting on Sunday morning the Premier will proceed to the Palace to confer with the Emperor on the situation.
This, it is asserted, will be followed by "a most important political development" and Mr. K. Yuasa, Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal, will probably proceed on Sunday afternoon to Okitsu to call on Prince Saionji, the only surviving Genro, to seek his advice on the political situation.
Other Candidates Canvassed With General Nobuyuki Abe virtually certain to resign as Prime Minister in a day or two, the nation is watching the activities of senior statesmen in their attempt to find a civilian super-statesman willing and able to form a Cabinet capable of solidly unifying the complex internal interests of the country.
The army is said to be pressing Prince Konoye, who was Premier at the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese conflict, to become Prime Minister again, but he is reported to be unwilling, saying that it is "not his innings,"
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