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JAPAN’S SOUTHWARD POLICY ACCORDING TO PRINCE KONOYE. RELATIONS WITH UNITED STATES. (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) (Received This Day, 11 a.m.) TOKIO, April 11. The Prime Minister (Prince Konoye) in a highly significant statement, reiterated that Japan’s southward policy was purely economic and peaceful. He insisted that Japan would not use force to realise her ambitions. * Prince Konoye’s statement was made at a Press conference. Japanese reports state that he appeared optimistic regarding United Slates-Japanese relations. but acknowledged that Japan's membership of the Axis and the continuation of the China conflict were obstacles against complete amity with Washington. Asked if he thought United StatesJapanese relations will deteriorate, Prince Konoye replied, “I do not think so.”
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 April 1941, Page 6
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