The Archive · 1939

Be Exerted Tokyo Hopes to Further Plans in East Asia

Tokyo, May 24.

The Government will hasten the establishment of a new order in East Asia by "bringing pressure to bear" on the international situation as a sequel to its decision on a fundamental policy regarding European affairs, ihe "Nichi-Nichi" predicted last night.

European events still held the attention of Government officials although 2 final decision on Japan's fundamental policy was reported to have been reached at a five-minister conference last Saturday.

Following a joint conference yesterday of Cabinet Ministers and Counsellors, the Foreign Minister Mr. Hachiro Arita, gave a repor: on European Gevelopments to Baron Kiichiro Hiranuma, the Premier.

Tater Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai. Navy Minister, and Baron Hiranuma discussed European affairs.

"The "Nichi-Nichi" reported that Government leaders saw a necessity of formulating a definite policy in the construction of a new order in East Asia in keeping with political conditions in China and the interna! situation in the Kuomintang Government—Domei.

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