JAP MANDATE
IN THE PACIFIC
SHARPLY CRITICISED BY LEACUE
(United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright).
(Received this day at, 2 p.m.) LONDON, November 9
The “Chronicle’s” Geneva correspondent- says’ the Japanese administration of the mandated islands in the Pacific was sharply criticised by tlie League (Commission, when there vyeije differences of approximately one third-between the imports and exports. The latter being greater, led to the suggestion that the Japanese ivere draining the islands’ natural resources, giving the natives little in return. Count Ito despite five hours crossexamination, was unable ,to supply information, beyond that contained in his Government’s report, though the official reason for his presence was to furnish particulars as required. His denials were so stubborn, that the Commission' did not seek information regarding fortifications alleged to exist on the islands, contrary to the Peace Treaty, and did not deal with a series of air bases being! erected, according to the Japanese, to follow the movements ..pLssh,
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1936, Page 5
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