1941-02-18 — Page 31

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 18, 1941.

By Ernie Bushmiller

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Matsuoka Declares Japanese Coolies

View on Racial Discrimination Demand

Special to the "Telegraph"

TOKYO, Feb. 17 (Donei).—Japan's adherence to the prin- ciple of racial equality was re-affirmed by the Foreign Minister Mr Yosuke Matsuoka, at the Diet to-day.

Concurring with the views of the interpellation by Mr Fukuzo Nakayama, former member of the defunct Minselto Party, Mr Matsuoka stated. “Japan must constantly deal with equality towarda all races without the slightest discrimination towards any.

"I belleve that this constitutes im- portant elements in the spirit of 'IInkko Ichiu. Since we seem to he born with the same racial discrimina- tion I believe we must discard it su us to provide ar example," Foreign Minister stated.

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"In the event of a great inter- national conference being convened to re-make the world unter the new order, Japan should adopi'a move ad- vanced concept of the principle of racial equality than she displayed at the Versailles Conference,

The Foreign Minister continued.

Mr Matsuoka further remarked, have never challenged the Anglo- Saxon or any other rnes. However, if any race or nation should regard the spirit of linkko Ichiu as a chal- lenge, then there is nothing left

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Mr Whyatt's Work In New Delhi

NEW DELHI, Feb. 17. (Reuter) Mr Archibali Carter hos assurned charge as Chairman of the Eastern Group Supply Council.

Pending the arrival of representa tives from Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, Mr John Whyatt, Secretary of the Council, hus com- menced the spade-work,

Mr Whyntt was one of the Hong- kong deletes to the conference and bis appointment as Secretary of the Council was announced a week ago.

N.E.I. VERSUS JAPAN Hollanders Are Calm But Firm LONDON, Feb. 17 (Reuter) Public reaction in the Dutch

More Pay

Soldier In Trouble Said To Have Attempted Suicide.

Hearing of District Court Martial proceedings against Sap- per James Frederick Johns of the 40th Fortress Company, Royal Engineers, were concluded at Wellington Barracks this morning.

1,500 Hold Up. A.R.P.

He was charged with forgery; uttering a forged document, knowing it to be forged; and alternatively, attempting to obtain Test In The City credit from the Mary Silk Store, 60 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Fifteen hundred coolies held by false pretences. up a test on the air raid tunnels: The Court comprised Major S. F. opposite the Hongkong and sident), Acting Captain W. E. Martin, Hedgecoc, Middlesex Regiment (Pre-

Shanghai Bank and the Char- Royal Artillery, and Lleut II. S. F.

BOLD QUERY Japanese Army

And Politics

tered Bank this morning, when Hancock, Middlesex Regiment, and they demanded more than 15 2/Licut W. H. Hoyland, Royal Artil- cents each in payment for their fery, who watched the proceedings

under work.

Captain II, Cartwright-Taylor, The coolies carried out a mild Royal Engineers,

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" was the Prosecut- demonstration, but after negotia-ng Oficer the defence was in TOKYO, Feb. 17 (Domel).--Ask- tions, agreed to carry out the charge of Captain A. J. Le Seellour, ed about the danger of the Army

Royal test for the original payment of

Engineers,

being involved in polities by Mr 15 cents.

it was, alleged that Sapper Johns Genkuro Eloh who urged

prudence forged The test which will take about the statements on politics by Army

nen, the Murray,

Oficer Commanding 40th spokecki

Minister, Wor

Licut indies to the alarming rumours three hours to carry out is connected Fortress

Tolo, sold at the Lower of the last two days has been an with the exhaust fan system of ven- guaranteeing payment of $10 per House Budget Committee to-day, that

week and attitude of calm determination, | filation in the A.R.P. tunnels,

authorising the firm to the was fully responsible for states the Batavin radio..

allow film credit up to $150. He was trolling the Army and also for the further alleged to have uttered this statements made by his men. document to the arm and to have While admitting the possibility of

There can be no doubt whatever as to the attitude of the Dutch Indies' Government,** snkl the announcer. "They will do all in their power 10 maintain peace in the Pacific, but should honour or in- terest demand they would not besitate to defend bath."

Nothing Unreasonable Trade negotiations with Japan are being re-opened and a meeting has been arranged for to-morrow between the Japanese Consul-General In Batavis and members of the Japanese trade delegation and fonkheer Van Hoodstracten, who is conducting the negotiations on behalf of the Dutch Ingles.

A reasonable request by Japon would be acceded to, added the announcer, but unreasonable demands would be met with n firm refusal.

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Tokyo Visualises

Pact Between U.S. & Mexico

TOKYO, Feb. 17 (Domel),Asked by Mr Fukuzo Nakayama at the Lower House Budget Session what attitude Japan would take towards the reported conclusion of a military agreement between the United States and Mexico, the Foreign Minister, Mr Matsuoka, repiled that the possibility of such a military accord could be anticipated.

Minister, however, re- The Foreign fused to announce now Japan's uttl- tude towards such an eventuality.

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attempted to obtain a blue sult of differences of views accurring before

"patrols," underwear and other goods. the final decision between the Wor

The

теп, thic Wor case for the prosecution closed Minister and his yesterday, and this morning, the Pre-Minister affirmed that once the nat

sident of the Court announced that decision has been taken there would

Sapper Johns had been found "Not Guilty," on the third charge.

Evidence of Character

no longer be any discord in the con- trol of the Army. Though the Army from its own standpoint holds great concern over politles, it has no inten- tion of interfering in polities, the War Minister added.

U. S. Interests

In Orient

"Captain Cartwright-Taylor produc- ed evidence of the record and charac- ter of the accused, in the course of which mention was made of elvil Court proceedings at the Kowloon Magistracy in October last year, when Johrts was involved in charges con- nected with the theft of a radio set. Johns was bound over on one of the charges in that case, and fined and ordered to pay amends on the other, Addressing the Court on behalf of the said that Johns was a young sol

accused, Captain Le Seelleur soldier

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 of three years service. He was a (UP).--Taking part in the. very hard worker and until he got American forum on the air pro- into bad company, he had no troubles

Prominent Men Take

Part In Debate

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH**

at all. The civil conviction over the Kramme last night, Mr Paul wiceless case seemed to be the start McNutt, former High Com- of his troubles. Johns go into the missioner to the Philippines, de- Company

certain Sapper "and

ndclared that the Sino-Japaneso appeared to be

be influenced by that man. There was no proof that he War had become a "preliminary was in his clutches, but everybody action" for the outer defence of suspected as much.

the Philippines which are "in- While accused was away at Camp, separable from our hope for he behaved as a perfect soldier, but

on coming back Barracks, he got pence."-

own

was

Into touch with the Sapper mention- He urged economie aid to China to ed before and trouble began once strengthen the United States more. It was probable, sald Captain defences.He indicated that it Le Seelieur, that the silk store in-regrettable that the Philippines were cident arose through Johns attempt- not now fortifled

ing to get money to keep someone Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.,

quiet.

Robert

ind

A. Smith, correspondent, und William Henry Chamberlain, former Two Attempts On Life Far Eastern representative of the

"Christian Science Monitor," The Defending Officer asked the noted author, also

spoke Court to take into consideration the Colonel Rooseveli asked that the fact that accused actually obtained Administration clarify its Fur Eastern nothing, either in the way of money policles. Mr Smith recommended or gouis from the silk store, and that continued and increasing resistance on the morning following his arrest, by the United States to Japanese he made two attempts to commit aggression. Mr Chamberlain suleide, for which he was sent hos-clared: "'I do not believe that pital.

America's material interests in the It was only in the course of a Orient are worth defending at the month, since accused came back from price of war, or even that they can Camp, that all this trouble had be defended this way." arisen, concluded Captain Le Seal-

Jeur.

The Court announced that sentence will be promulgated in due courte on the two remaining charges.

Enemy-Occupied Territory Raided

that

OPECIAL, TO THE "TELEGRAPH LONDON, Feb. 17 (UP)—An Air] Ministry communique Shys Drilish bombers, operating singly, pt- tacked objectives in enemy occupied territory during daylight on Sunday, and hit the quay at Hellevoetslula and a vessel moored alongside.

The planes also bombed shippingį off the north const na well as targets at Zeebrugge, Middleburg and Den- helder. Its also learned that the RA.F. raided Katowice and Kracow on Saturday night.

Incendiaries Dropped LONDON, Feb, 17 (UP) The alert was sounded in the London area) at 7.30 p.m. and anti-aircraft guns put up a heavy barrage at 7.40 pm. Hundreds of incendiary, bombs were showered over a large ares in one London district at p.m.

few

Raids on Britain LONDON, Feb. 17 (Reuter),——Ac- cording to the Air Ministry bombs were dropped in east and southeast England and north Scot- Jand, causing litle darnage and a amall number of casualties.

All enemy bomber, was shot down Into the set off the Norfolk coast Inļ The afternoon.

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Declines To Comment WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (UP) The Under Secretary of State, Mr Sunner Welles, to-day declined to caninent on the news stories that the United States plans to send the fleet to the Philippines It Japan moves southward. He suggested that in- quiries should be made to the Navy Department.

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