Tokyo, Aug. 15.
Metropolitan newspapers this morning editorially demanded swift measures to wipe. out terrorism, and voiced deep regret over the attempted assassination of Baron Kiichi Hiranuma.
"No matter what the motive, no matter what the subjective outlook of the criminal, there is absolutely no place in a law-abiding nation for terroristic acts. Burning patriotism of war-time should not be shown by individual acts of terror." the "Kokumin" said.
The Michi. Nichi stated. "That 1222 such a terrible thing as an insane attack upon Minister Hiranuma should have occurred wi entire nation is staking its all on the completion of a gigantic task is extremely deplorable....We pray for his early recovery and the early resumption of his duties. and simultaneously, we demand complete measures to prevent the recurrence of such a disgraceful affair."
"Hostile Nations" Watching The "Nichi-Nichi" went on to say, "With world tension increasing and with anti-Japanese nations grown increasingly aggressive, we cannel relax for a moment...hostile nations are watching us with vigilant hostile shocked concern over the affair and The "Asahi" similarly rossed
stressed Baron Hiranuma's importance as an elder statesman and a "pillar of the war-time cabinet."
The "Asahi" pointed out that there was bound to be differences of opinion "but in carrying out State affairs. harmony should always be preserved and smell differences should be forgotten for the sake of a greater Cause."
"The Government authorities should without relaxation proceed with the needed reforms and inspire greater faith by the people in the Government," the "Asahi" concluded—Domei.
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