THE FERMENT IN JAPAN. [To the Editor of TIIE SPECTATOR
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Sia,—I am sorry that Mr. Jenkins has ignored my request that he would give some indication of the source of the amazing statements which he chooses to make from time to time with regard tO Japan. I am glad however to infer from his letter that they are neither from the Japanese Press nor from friends in Japan. Perhaps in answer to this further request he will enlighten us as to the sources of his information, for I should hate to think that they are the product of his own imagination.
In conclusion, you may be interested in the remarks ,made by a Japanese friend in a recent letter. He. is one of the younger generation, but destined I think to go far in the Banking world. He says : " When the incident occurred in Tokyo on February 26th, for the moment we did not realise which way things were going. The people however kept their heads and the banks continued as usual. For Japan both Fascism and Comniunism are useless. Things have now got clearer as a result of the incident. The people trust Mr. Hirota, and I .don't think that there is much likelihood of such a thing occurring again, for those who foment them are now, so it is decided, anti-Emperor.
"1 think there is no country in the world in so difficult a position as England. We believe that she is continually striving to overcome the hindrances, and for that reason do all you can to 'promote friendship between your country and mine, as I will between my country and yours."—! am,
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