JAPANESE RECEPTION

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20385, 23 October 1940, Page 12

JAPANESE RECEPTION

BRITISH TRAVELLERS EVERY COURTESY SHOWN The courteous treatment which he and other British travellers received during a recent visit to Japan was commented upon by Mr. G. A, Glennie, passenger and freight representative of the Canadian Pacific Railways, Wellington, who has returned to the Dominion after six months’ absence. Accompanied by his wife, Mr. Glenne visited the Dutch East Indies, the Far East and North America. “Outwardly, there was no display of animosity toward us whatever,” said Mr. Glennie, who added that his impression had been confirmed by fellow travellers. Customs, immigration ana other officials had shown them the utmost courtesy, and they had received the same friendly treatment from members of the public, ashore. Generally speaking, no official restrictions were placed on their movements ashore, Mr. Glennie added. As in New Zealand, however, there were limitations on travel imposed through the need for conserving petrol, whici was rationed.' Economically, .the country appeared to be in a difficult position. As'a result of the war with China it had had to “tighten its belt” considerably, and many commodities, including foodstuffs, were rationed. Referring to Canada, Mr. Glennie said the country was “seething wit:, war activity.” The public were fully behind the war effort, and they hac every confidence in ultimate victory. Men of very fine stamp were beim prepared for the army and air force, and the Empire air scheme was well ahead of schedule. As far as he could see, there had been no rationing of any kind in Canada yet.