JAPAN'S HONOUR

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18051, 17 April 1924, Page 11

JAPAN'S HONOUR

HURT BY EXCLUSION.

UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION BILL.

(BT CABLE—PJtBSS ASSOCIATION COPraIOHT.) (SPECIALLY WRITTEN FOR "THE PRESS. ')

(Received April 16th, 9.10 p.m.) TOKYO, April 15,

Japanese officialdom seems in turmoil over the action of the Unitod States Congress in favour of exclusion. The "Nichi-Nichi-Shimbun" declares that Japan's honour has boen mercilessly destroyed, while the Foreign Office is plainly disturbed and undecided what course to take.

Prominent citizens, meanwhile, are irritated at the passivity of tho Foreign Office, urging extreme action.

TOKYO UNEASY. AN APPEAL TO AMERICA. (keuxbs's telegrams.) TOKYO, April 10. The action of the United States Congress on the Imigration Bill is exciting Tolrio, where frequent newspaper extras show every Washington move. The position is being closely watched. Cabinet discussed immigration in camera. It.strongly resents the bitter talk among seme sections in America, but doos not despair of American justice.

The papers express regret at Mr Hanihara's expression regarding "grave consequences," which was misunderstood in AYashington. They believe he merely meant that a moral reaction against America would bo created anion st the Japanese people.

The "Fiji Shimpo," in a typical article, condemns the action of tho House of Representatives as "tho height of abuse and injury to the Japanese nation. They disregarded all dictates of international courtesy and morality. The Japanese nation appeals to Americans seriously to oonsidor tho situation at this critical juncture." The action of Senator Lodge is creating grave uneasiness.

FIXING THE QUOTA. (AUSTRALIAN AND H.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION,) WASHINGTON, April" 15. Senator Willis, of Ohio, said, in the Senate, that he would press for an amendment to the Immigration Bill making the quota from each coxmtry 1 per cent., based on the .1910 United States census. He declared definitely that the amendment would also apply to Canada.

BILL PASSES SENATE. (BBOTKI'S TELtBBAMS.) WASHINGTON, April 15. The Senate adopted the Japanese exclusion clause in the Immigration Biii.- ;;: ■■•- .•--■■;< - .■■■■■■■'