The Archive · 1935

COUNTER SPY SYSTEM URGED FOR U.S.A

Alleged Activities of Japanese Fishermen: Small — Army Ready for War Against U.S.A

Washington, Feb. 20.

'VAST world-wide counter espionage system would be established by the United States under a programme submitted to Congress to-day by Mr. John F, Dockweller, Democrat, Representative of California.

Charges that Japanese spies, disguised as fishermen, familiarized temclves with activities of the U.S. Fleet during Pacific manceuvres were hurled by the California Congressman, who urged that special Appropriations should be added to the US. Army budget to provide for counter espionage.

Should trouble develop between the United States and Japan, Mr.

found whi aecould take up arms aguinst America immediately. ented out Nippon already ha a small army on Calforia

"To meet said America should strengthen he west coast defences 198 marked desroe. recognition. Germany, Italy and a Toy system came on the heels of for funds. to sponsor Mexico algo were rapped in the Mrevera days ago. by the Committee's report for the alleged Here of Representatives Committee spreading of propaganda.

House fs recently been _investigat™ Members of the Congressional wer edan' propaganda und es lon

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