793.94/17042: Telegram
The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 5—5:14 a.m.]
1870. Excerpt from Asahi report Foreign Minister’s address at dinner given by him yesterday in celebration first anniversary Japan-”Manchukuo”-China alliance follows:
“The world at present is confronted with unprecedented disturbances. In greater East Asia, however, the close relations among Japan, Manchukuo, and China must be strengthened to the utmost on the basis of the principles of the Japan-China basic treaty and the Japan-Manchukuo-China joint declaration. Needless to say, we must proceed towards the establishment of a new order in East Asia which has the co-existence and co-prosperity of East Asia peoples as its basic principle.
In its negotiations with the United States, the Japanese Government consistently has upheld this principle. The United States, however, is inclined not to recognize the real situation in East Asia. Not only that, but also it most regrettably has shown a disposition to apply coercively to the East Asiatic countries fanciful principles not adapted to the actual world situation and thus to obstruct the construction of the new order.
In undertaking the great mission of firmly establishing a new order in East Asia and thus contributing to the cause of permanent world peace, we must be fully prepared to face difficulties and obstacles greater than ever before.
I firmly believe however that if the three countries, Japan, Manchukuo, and China with iron will strengthen their ties and strive for realization of this great object in perfect cooperation, they will surmount these various obstacles, and that the East Asia peoples have a great future.”
Sent Department via Shanghai.