"it is the system in Japan which makes it possible for uniformed clansmen to break Japan's written pledges with impunity and swagger Foughshod over treaties" declares the "New York Herald-Tribune" to-day.
"It the adjustment of the Panay incident in any way helps the Imperial Japanese Government to prove itself a responsible Government with Feal control over its rampant armed forees," the newspaper adds, "then America can afford. to consider a Aittle river gunboat and a few lives lest_a small sacrifice on the altar of pernianent peace.
"Otherwise, these losses are a criminal waste, for which Japan must be held accountable."—Reuter.
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