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Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1919, Page 1

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A JAPANESE MISSION. SYDNEY, Nov. 8.

Two leading Japanese merclu

have arrivled on a mission to induce tlie ! Commonwealth to remove the restric- . tions which are hampering trade with ; Japan. They disclaimed any intention ; antagonistic to the White Australia policy. Japan had no desire to send people to any country where they were not wanted. "What was desired nas trade associations to their mutual interest, which would bring about mutual respect. Asked regarding Marshall and Caroline Islands, the Japanese said they would be no good in assisting Japan in solving the serious question of lie rrapidly growing population. The islands were unfitted for colonisation. Japan’s motive in taking them was to prevent any other Power securing possession. No material gain would result from Japan’s possessions.

UNIONISTS TAKE ACTION. PERTH, Nov. 8

Unionist minors on the Boulder Be t, having dfccided not to work with nonunionists, visited the mines and drove the non-unionists from work, several - whom were roughly handled. Firearms were used in two instances. The mines are now idle and a foico of three hundred returned soldiers has been sworn in as special constables.