Tokyo, June 6.
Mr. Koh Ishii, Deputy Spokesman of the Information Board, told foreign correspondents at today's press conference, that he fully endorsed the speech given by Admiral Kie! saburo Nomura, Japanese Ambassador to the United States, on June 4.
The spokesman declared that Admiral Nomura was at liberty to voice his own opimon and add-d that he did not refer his speech to the home government for approval.
Mr. Ishii disclosed that Mr. Mamoru Shigemitsu, Japanese envoy to London, is still at his post. The date of his departure has not been set, the spokesman added.
"Profound Impression"
Admiral _Kichisaburo—Nomura's message to the American people reiterating that "there is no reason to lose faith in the ability to work out a peaceful solution" for Japanese-'American relations, was regarded by the "Japan Times and Advertiser" having made a "profound impression on the people of America." Nomyra's statement in the face of all facts bes io show that if goodwill is ciip!ayet on both sides, especially if the United States withholds such acts as might force Japan to fulül her obligations, the desired end can be achieved," the paper declared. Domei.
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