Tokyo, Apr. 20. "In the past few days Italian participation in the European war has been talked about, but the relations between Germany, the Soviet Union [and Italy are very complex and delicate, and I don't think Italy can move hastily," declared the Prime Minister, Admiral M. Yonai, in discussing the world situation with a number of Japanese pressmen, "It is true," he added, "that the United States is paying much attention to the question of profit and loss in regard to American participation in the European war, but we should not make a hasty judgment on whether the United States will take part or not.
"Foreign Minister Arita'sstatement on the Dutch East Indies issue is merely an expression of what Japan has been thinking about. It is a mission of Japan to prevent the war in Europe from spreading t the Orient, Morally considered, too, it is a right and honourable assertion of our attitude.
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