Tokio, April 14.
The question of the abrogation of extraterritoriality in China has) frequently been made the subject of comment by the various newspapers here, and there are not a few who are sympathetic towards China's present position, especially in view of the similar experience Japan went through in the past. Some go so far as to declare that they will do their utmost of their own accord for the attainment of such an eud.
In this connexion, taking advantage of the presence in Japan of Mr. Simpson, an Advisor to the Chinese Government, who is now on his way to Europe on a mission regarding the question above mentioned, the "Yomiuri" today dealt with the subject as follows "Awakened China of to-day as a law-governed country is in no way inferior to Russia or the Balkans or South America; and though extraterritoriality be withdrawn from her, it is inconceivable that in consequence thereof the lives and property of foreigners resident there will be endangered. What Japan demanded from Europe and America in the past is just the thing China wants to-day. It behoves Japan to be prepared to side with China not only on behalf of the latter but also in the cause of justice and humanity in general."
The paper further argues that in order to carry out the true motive of the abolition of extraterritoriality, the concession system must be abrogated all over China.—Eastern "News Agency.
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