JAPS IN CALIFORNIA.
THE '‘GENTLEMEN’S AGEEEMENI .” ARROGATION DESIRED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn Received August 4, 8.30 p.m. Washington, Augugt 3. It is understood the Japanese Excl Irion League of California has ffiwd brief with Mr. C. E. Hughes (Sear.Hu: f of State) petitioning for the abrogati a of the "gentlemen’r agreement* with J pan, and declaring that no seli-reapect-ing world Power hould have made such a pact. A letter signed by Calitomian Senators and Congressmen accompented the brief, generally approving of its contents, and inviting serious conakteration by Mr. Hughes. The brief states: “To-day the ifftelligent white business, professional and laboring elements, which until a few montus ago derided warnings of a ■tepaae.se peril, are openly, secretly, directly and through commissions, pet.ftinwfng for protection.” The brief addst “A’ treaty of settlement with Japan would be a violation and invasion of the State’s rights.”—Aus.-NJZ. Cable Am.
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Taranaki Daily News, 5 August 1921, Page 5
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144JAPS IN CALIFORNIA. Taranaki Daily News, 5 August 1921, Page 5
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