Netural with Sympathy for Both Sides Tokyo, May 4.
The leading Japanese papers this morning publish "editorials" on the British coal strike.
The general tone is neutral and sympathetic to both parties, though reflecting a realization of the serious. nes of the situation, The "Hochi" considers that a permanent settlement is impossible tive question of the nationalization of mines has been definitely: decided.
The "Hocki* advocates mutual sacrifices for a compromise, The "Kokumin" likens the reeurring coal strikes to a cancer in the British system of domestic admin-ites a vers 1 operation before 2 Permanent settlement is possible.
The "Ashi" publishes the opinions of leading Japanese statesmen and publicists, including Mr. Inouye, Mr. Inouye thinks that the situa.' tion is serious for other nations as well as Great Britain and considers that it may lead to the nationalization of the mines.
jzcount Takahashi and others anticipate a reasonable solution of the crisis without disorders.
Mr. Sakai, the veteran Socialist] is reported to have expressed the opinion that the outcome of the is likely to decide their daily work consequent upon destination at _noon.—Reuter, Arrangements Being Made to Obtain Assistance from Labour Abroad: Brilish Government Issuing Its Own Newspaper Paris, May 4. ber of potteries have stopped owing'
The Prince of Wales is led id proceeds: 0 lack of coal In Belfust business, for London by aeroplane to-night.—5 usual, Reuter.
Clerks as Dockers London, May 4.
The combined clerical staffs"!
The Prince of Wales has arrived the Cunard and White Star at Croydon from Paris by aeroplane. unloaded the Mauretania at South-His Royal Highness motored quietly] ampton on it fon on its ar day from 1 to-day fi to London.—Reuter, America, The passengers travelled to London on a fleet of charabancs
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