RACIAL EQUALITY

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 15783, 3 April 1919, Page 3

RACIAL EQUALITY

JAPANESE AGITATES), Australian and N.Z. Cable Association TOETO, April 2. There is vigorous agitation through the newspapers and meetings against racial discrimination. Shimada, exSpeaker of the Diet, proposes that the ex-German colonies be opened unrestrictedly to all nationals of the League of Nations. Newspapers warn delegates of an unpopular reception if they return without the abolition of the colourbar. Meanwhile correspondents report that every rumour appearing threatens the success of the Peace Conference.