RELATIONS WITH AMERICA
STATEMENT BY PRINCE KOHOYE
TOKIO, October 4. (Received October .5, iat 11.50 a.m.) Prince Konoye stated that, should the United States challenge Germany, Italy, and Japan, 11 we are r.eady to accept the challenge and fight to a finish.” , He added that Japan was prepared to adjust relations with the United States as well as tho Soviet.
“ The Pacific Ocean’s destiny depends on the degree of mutual respect and understanding of each other’s position. The United States should understand Japan’s true intentions and collaborate in establishing the new order in East Asia. I believe the United States should reflect on the attitude she has been taking against Japan and obtain a fuller realisation of the existing situation. Should the United States recognise the leadership of Japan, Germany, and Italy respectively in East Asia and Europe, they will logically recognise the United States’ leadership in the Americontinents. The adjustment of political and economic relations with the Soviet will be continued, but this does not signify* that Japan will accept Communism.”
He added that the negotiations between Japan and the East Indies were progressing smoothly, and fairly satisfactory results could be expected.
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Evening Star, Issue 23699, 5 October 1940, Page 11
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193RELATIONS WITH AMERICA Evening Star, Issue 23699, 5 October 1940, Page 11
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