THE EXCLUSION BILL.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 April 1924, Page 3

THE EXCLUSION BILL.

JAPANESE VIEWS. AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION (Received this dn.v at 8 a.m.) TDK 10, April 17. Premier Kiyoura, interviewed, said the friendship of Japan for the United .States remains unbroken though it may he impaired by the Congressional passage of the Exclusion Clause. He added:—“l deeply regret the passage of the measure and such drastic action seems unnecessary. Ye were hoping for only a nominal'privilege. Nevertheless, if immigration concessions is denied us we will continue to hope for further consideration. Premier Kiqourn indicated that Ambassador Hanihara’s letter may give offence because it may he interpreted in a manner unintended, by Japan, inasmuch as Hanihnra wrote in English, which is foreign to him.

Bunji Suzuki, President of the Japanese Federation of Labour, who was a delegate to the International Labour Conference of the League of Nations at fie nova, declared he would ask for appointment of a special League Commission to study the problem ol ■laotiuG.se Labour in conjunction with emigration.

ONE NEWSPAPER WAGES WAR NEW YORK. April IV.

The ‘.‘New York “Times" Tokio correspondent says the Senate’s roaflirinntion of the Exclusion Clause shocked the Japanese officials, some of whom, while desperately shocked were hoping that President Coolidgc would veto it. Nevertheless the fear to express any opinion lest they he charged with nttjmpting to influence the American President's vernacular newspapers whose comment so far has been restrained.

The clause has struck a new and extremely hostile note. One paper savs Japan has lieeu stamped by the United (states as an inferior nation. The feelings of the people cannot hut he aroused.

'[’lie “'Asahi" says the- hand r.l Christianity, humanity and liberty have disappeared,

The “Younga” urges war, saving:— ff the people of the U orld want the right of existence they must he prepared for war. America is no longer a friendly neghbour of Japan. We can oppose America without conflicting the Four Power Treaty. 1 It is easy for Japan to restore her position if the |>eop!e are determined. The “Xiehinichi” declares the Senate action has seriously affected the pride and honour of Japan. The “Herein” is of the opinion that n veto is the only hope. The ‘Asahi” additionally presents a large picture of the Statue of Liberty under the caption “the statue will weep.”

U.S. ANTI-JAP LAW. (Received this day at 9.45 a.in.) TOKIO, April IT. Premier Kivouru. announced that the Government has no present intention of recalling Hanihara, cabled on the 16th, thereby discrediting the veiled hints of the Japanese partisan press. Prince Hirohito has begun to take a lively interest in the exclusion situation, successively conferring at the palace with Lord Steward Chimin and Minister Mntsui. Each submitted a detailed report, Chinda confiding that he was hopeful of an amicable settlement with the United States.