The assassination of Mr, Sunny suke Inouye removes from the public stage a Japanese financier and statesman of proved ability and inte~ He had moreover the quali Hes of courage and liberal-nindedness which, of this moment, must be considerable demand by his coun mea. The further proof of the ence in Japan of elements pro+ pared to rely on. the murder weapon. for the attainment of political ends is disturbing. Following so swiftly jon the recent dastardly attempt on the life of the Emperor himself, this outrage will gravely affect public opinion, "It cannot but. be resended las_an index of current unrest to which the foreign policy of Japan may be relevant. Those who are quainted with some of the econotiic Jand political difficulties of the Govfernrent will deeply regret this fresh, sign of their unfortunate repercuss sions, They will most regret, how= fever, the loss of one who could have rendered even more valuable ser= vices to his country, Mr. Inouye was internationally eli in high esteem, He vas a personal friend of one of Amerea's Rreatest, financiers amb his influence might Have been of messtinable benefit in clarifying the ity present confused of Japan's relations with the rest of the world.
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