London, Jan. 24.
The removal of 21 German passengers from the Japanese liner Asama Maru is a routine measure normal in war, sanctioned by inter-
Similar action, it continues, has already been taken by several belligerents in the present war without comment or complaint being raised. occurred so close to Japanese shores. The actual stopping of the Asama Maru was a case to be settled under international law, the paper said but the nearness of the incident to Japanese shores would inevitably arouse anti-British agitation through-lout the country.
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