The Archive · 1940

Adviser Attacks Policy Followed by Japan

Tokyo, June 7.

After resigning from the important post of adviser to the Cabinet, Mr. Fusonosuke Kuhara today launched a bitter attack against the "weakened" policies of. the Premier, Admiral Mr. Kuhara's resignation followed Admiral Yonal's rejection of his sug~ cation that the entire Cabinet resign.

"The attack was the first open frontal critfeism from the elements favouring Faseistie single Parliamentary party for Japan, Mr, Kuhara issued a statement in which he urged that Japan declare war on China and oust European troops from Chinese treaty ports and then impose a rigid blockade east to Singapore He also urged the abandonment of "subservient" policies vis-t-vis Britein and the United States Mr. Kuhara, who was arrested tu connection" with the sanguinary mutiny of February 26, 1996, and later released because of insufficient evidence, also emphasized the need of Japan making large additions in its armaments, particularly planes, submarines and tanks.

'Mr. 'Kuhara, known os the "Al Smith" of Japan was a prominent niunitions maker and industrialist and commanded great' political power prior to his alleged implication in the abortive February Incident, For years he has consistently argued in favour' of "One Party for One State!"—United Press

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