To the Editor of the "Norrn-Cuma Dany News"
Si,—In your issue of June 6, under the heading of "Misuse of American Property Alleged by Japanese Navy," there appears a statement by the Japanese Naval Spokesman that the Japanese Forces have scrupulous-cly respected all third party properties.
As a small owner of modest property affected by the present hostilities, may I enquire in what manner this scrupulous respect has been shown for all the foreign privately owned bungalows and gardens at Point Island, Yangtszepoo?
Point Island was never at any-time actually involved in local fighting, and right from the very start of hostilities. it was entirely controlled by the Japanese forces.
My own bungalow was completely looted of all movable property, the fixtures wantonly damaged, and, later on, the bungalow itself was entirely demolished and the garden destroyed. This experience has been shared by a large number of foreigners of various nationalities, and no compensation has been paid. "With such glaring examples occurring in the heart of the Japanese-controlled area, right under the eyes of their highest authorities, it is somewhat difficult to accept rances of scrupulous respect.
Shanghai, June 7.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.