JAPAN AND NEW ZEALAND.
EXCHANGE OF FELICITATIONS. The following from the Prime Afinister of Japan regarding the visit of tlio Consul-General lor Australia lias been' forwarded to the Prune Alniister (itt. Hon. J. G l . Coates); “The visit to New Zealand of Mr lyenmsa Tokugawa, Consul-General or Japan at Sydney, furnishes to Air AL uejpiro \\ ai-atsni\i, ri.ino Alinis*-er ol Japan, an opportunity <>.' wli-elr lie desires to take advantage to recall the heroic days when the forces of New Zealand and Japan were arrayed together to secure peace and justice, as the only guarantee -of the sate, and harmonious development of civilisation. Peace and justice have been attained, and'it'is Air Wakatsuki’s firm conviction, .strengthened by the recent, progress of events, that New Zealand and Japan-will now co-operate with all their might in the free atmosphere thus created to further the welfare and progress of mankind by the encouragement of .sound business, the increase of trade and commerce, the promotion of mutual knowledge rind iml.vidunl good relations. and by every other means calculated to improve the condition of humanity. New Zealand has always been noted Tor her enterprise in dealing with problems presented by modern commerce, and Japan bus much to. gain from more ’frequent and familiar intercourse 'with her, and she modestly hopc s that the gain may be reciprocated. Old jealous, diplomacy is decayed, and disappearing.- It is an outworn relic of tribal barbarism. Alodcrn statesmanship ' realises that the nations of the earth are one family, and that each finds its truest advantage in the prosperity of all. , “Replying on this, we may fearlessly face the future, and make the Pacific a region of new hope for a much tried world.” . , , , The Prime Minister’s reply forwarded, through the ITmler-Sewetarv of State for Foreign Affairs, says:--“’The New Zealand Government has received w.D, mu-|, gratification yonr message which Ims been personally delivered In-' Mr, lyvmasa Tokngawa, Consul-Genera! at Sydney. Ministers nreat' v appreciate the cordial ami friendly sentiments to which expression is therein given. Now Zealand m l over remember wTh gratitude the nsistanco of the Japanese navy m the transport of her military forces in the earlv stages of the Great War, and her alliance with Dm BriDsh nation throughout the whole of those anxious vonrs Now Zealand wiU .be glad, to co-operate with Japan in everything ||,at makes for Dm uplift oi hiimnnitj. and for Dm maintenance of the ™0; friendly relations between our two countries.- If Dm mtons whose shores bnrcW on Dm Piwifm Oman ar e . animated bv similar feeling there is no , for fear for Die future peace reason toi u |UI _ . . r r» and prosperity of tlicir eiYzen . ■ • Coates •
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 31 March 1926, Page 12
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443JAPAN AND NEW ZEALAND. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 31 March 1926, Page 12
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