TNAG-2944-FCO40-4220-Future-of-Hong-Kong-nationality-dependants-wives-and-widow-1993 — Page 84

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However, to my sadness, disgust and regret I have tell you the meeting of my lawyer Kenichi Takagi, my translator Megumi Kawashima and I with the representatives of Nikko Kyodo brought

to In response no such honesty.

two hour requests to acknowledge the facts that Allied P.0.W.s worked in their Mine in Kinkaseki, Taiwan from October 1942 to May 1945 they only answered "there are no records" we cannot answer "Yes" or "No" to your requests.

I sincerely therefore trust your Government will now finally address the legacy of that war with a full apology, recognition of our suffering in labour camps etc, and true compensation. This has been petitioned by N.G.0.s. representing us at United Nations. Let us all end the legacy of that terrible war, end Move forward to "Jap-Bashing" in the West with mutual respect.

a new era for Japan's recognition as a leading country in the Nations at the Security Council. Your leadership in economics, industry, commerce is recognised everywhere, I am moved with emotion by your youth and my welcome and reception of my visit and book. Again my humble thanks for your remarks.

In admiration and respect,

Tokyo, 15th August 1993.

Yours sincerely,

Jack

Mowards

Jack Edwards, M.B.E.

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