Word: japanism
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Japan under Emperor Hirohito has much in common with England under Queen Victoria. Last week every Japanese read with pride a state-of-the-nation speech delivered to the 73rd session of the Imperial Parliament by Foreign Minister Koki Hirota. It might have been Lord Palmerston speaking, it might have been years ago, but it was actually Mr. Hirota voicing the aspirations of Japan in terms as serene as those used by Queen Victoria's ministers to express their gratification at the progress of Imperialism...
...with friends and allies, and Mr. Hirota dwelt upon how "Italy, understanding our true motives, has collaborated with us along all lines." As Disraeli might have referred to the voyages of the then Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), he announced: "I am glad to say that Japan and Germany have been brought closer together than ever by such auspicious events as the visit of His Imperial Highness Prince Chichibu, who was pleased to make a tour of that country...
Much as Gladstone might have voiced his Liberal compassion for India, Hirota continued: "All Japan wants is that China, taking a broad view of the situation, will collaborate with Japan for the fulfillment of the ideal of Sino-Japanese co-operation for the common prosperity and well-being of the two countries...
...recalcitrant Maharaja showed himself as "blind," "unrepentant" and "desperate", as Chiang Kai-shek is now (to use Mr. Hirota's adjectives), British subjects had to discharge their duty by recognizing some other Indian as his rightful successor, and Mr. Hirota indicated that this is exactly what Japan is in course of doing in China: "Our Government now look forward to the establishment and growth of the new Chinese regime capable of genuine co-operation with Japan which it is our intention to assist in the building up of the new and rehabilitated China...
Igiring the morning session, William L. Langer, Coolidge Professor of History, spoke on "The New Balance of Power." He stressed the belief that the nations who are at present supporting the "Status quo" should make sacrifices to Japan and the Rome-Berlin axis in order to prevent greater sacrifices later in the form...