An anüouhcement clarifying the procedure for applying for Japanese passes. to enter areas under Japanese leecupation was issued yesterday by the Japanese Consulate-General. Regulations governing applied tion by lorélgnets and Chinese Were at the same time explained, Foreljmers or Japanese desiring paises for Chinese employees must frst give ü. written pledge that they will hold themselves responsible for the conduct of these Chinese, the announcement emphasized. It said:
"In view of the fact that there ore not a few who apply direct to the Japanese Consulate-General for the issuance of passes that will permit Chinese people to visit Hongkew and Yangtszepoo areas and of passes that Will permit foreigners and Chinese to visit Kiangwan, Chapei, Western areas, Nantao and Pootung, and that this (procedure, being a departure from the regulations already formulated and giving rise to cwnnecessáry confusion and iheóhvenience, the following is given out as information for those coticerned:—
A anpliations, are to be for-WESS row WP ive Conto the Ji Consulate-
guais, elne e Mey Wl not e dismayed by the decision of Lord €raigavon, the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, to dissolve Parliament. They hald that Lord Craigavan represents a more weakening and disturbing influence in the Empire thin Mr. de Valera, who they declare, wants a strong, united Ireland helping Britain. while Lord Craigavon's attitude means a partitioned and weak Ireland always thréateriitig trouble,
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