JAPAN’S POLICY

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20919, 26 September 1939, Page 9

JAPAN’S POLICY

CABINET STATEMENT INDEPENDENT EMPIRE SETTLEMENT IN CHINA (By Telegraph.—Press Association) WELLINGTON, Tuesday The Japanese Consul-General has received an official statement of the new Japanese Cabinet’s policy. It states: “The Government’s ceaseless efforts are being directed toward making manifest the basic principles of Japan’s national policy towards adjustment of foreign relations; strengthening national defence; promotion of industries; assurance of the livelihood of the home front; and toward all other phases of national administration.” The statement enumerates undertakings which are stated to be especially important for the immediate future, and which the Government is determined to carry out in the face of the serious situation at this time. (1) Basic Policy " “With the settlement of the China affair as the pivotal point of its policies, the Government intends to deal with the complicated and delicate international developments abroad by holding fast to the independent position of the Japanese Empire; and to endeavour at home to replenish armaments and develop the basic strength of the nation.” By concentrating various internal and external measures for this purpose, it expects to bring about solidarity between Japan and Manchukuo and new relations between Japan and China. (2) Settlement of the China Affair. “For the settlement of the China affair there exists an immutable basic policy, decided upon some time ago. In view of the trend toward the establishment of a new central government in China in the not distant future, the Government will render positive assistance toward its establishment and will co-operate with it. It will then endeavour to bring about a complete settlement of the China affair by taking proper and appropriate steps. (3) Economic Forces “In view of the recent international situation, the Government will speed the execution of plans for the expansion of productive powers, in order to realise self-sup-ply and self-sufficiency of vital materials for national defence; and at the same time will strengthen and perfect the foreign trade organisation to meet the new circumstances. “As regards plans for the expansion of productive powers and various other economic undertakings, the Government expects to formulate a comprehensive programme covering Japan, Manchukuo and China, and to effect the smooth execution thereof. (4) Reinforcement of Regime “National general mobilisation: The Government intends to realise the speedy perfection and strengthening of the national general mobilisation structure, and especially to create a system of guiding and steering the course of general mobilisation; and to effect complete goods mobilisation through price control and adjustment of the labour supply to demand. (5) Governmental Institutions “The Government intends to put 1 into practice the principle of cooperation between the Government and the people in all matters relating to national administration; to ensure fuller contact and collaboration among various government organs; and the swift, orderly despatch of business. The Government intends also to take appropriate measures for the renovation of the administrative machinery, the civil service system and various other institutions, and also for an improvement in the manner of their operation.”