MURDER OF KOREANS

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11660, 26 October 1923, Page 5

MURDER OF KOREANS

“INSANE ACTIONS OF MOB"

LENIENT TREATMENT FOR JAP AXESE CONCERNED.

REPARATION TO VICTIMS. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Sydney “Sun” Cable.) (Received October 25. 5.5 p.m.) TOKIO, October 24. Two Japanese, arrested in connection, with the murder oi Koreans after the earthquake, were sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, but the sentences were suspended. To account for the leniency, it is explained that the court took consideration of the fact- that the murderers were practically insane with terror owing to the earthquake. NO RACIAL HATRED. The newspapers are urging that the fullest reparation bo made to the famij lies of the murdered Koreans, and expressing the deepest contrition in the name of the nation for the insane actions of the mob. They claim that the actions of a few crazed or insane persons are not indicative of racial hatred, and quote instances of Japanese risking their lives to save Koreans from the lynchers. They also point out that many Japanese were victims of mob violence. MINISTER MAY RESIGN RESPONSIBLE FOR SOLDIERS. (Sydney "Sun” Cable.) TOKIO. October 24. It is rumoured that General Tanaka* Minister for War, has decided to resign, holding himself responsible, as head of the army, for the acts of atrocity committed on Koreans and others by the soldiery while the city was burning after the earthquake.