Tokyo, June 3.
Sentiment favouring the' formation of a single "national politi to replace all other political parties in Japan was reported to be gaining strength here today.
Developments in the European War, calling for greater national unity in all countries, were said to account for the growing movement for 0 single political party in Japan.
The plan heretofore has been opposed by the majority of the existing political parties and by liberal groups who believe such "a development would be another step toward complete dictatorial government, Prince Fumimaro Konoye, President of the Privy Council and former Premier, is most often mentioned as possible leader of the proposed national party.
Political observers said it was still too early to predict whether the formation of the single party would be effected. Strong forces are said be at work, however, to bring about such a reorganization of Japan's political life—United Press.
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