Asked whether he believed: the material resources of the United States and the manufacturing and shipping facilities of Japan would not be a tremendous force in the world if combined, the Premier replied, "Yes, that. is true,"
The interview was conducted in a quiet and friendly atmosphere while I was taking news reel pictures of Prince Konoye, who notoriously dislikes being photographed on most o6. casions. After posing for the news reel the Premier posed with. the photographers for a "still" shot.
Prince Konoye's calm and cónfdent manner impressed upon me the feeling. that whatever decision he takes in this critical time for Japan, that decision will not be token in haste—United Press, 142 Museum Road Tel, 17100
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