Tokyo, Aug. 21.
Editorials against the. tendency of Japanese people to avoid foreign residents as a result of the recent es-ion age sensation, are printed by the *Miyako Shimbun" and the influential "Japan Times" The "Miyako" came out with its strong leader in the morning, the. semi-official:''Times" following suit in the afternoon.
"The Mtyako Shimbun," the "Japan Times" commented, "has taken occasion to advise against the avoidance of foreigners by Japanese. "The Miyako" points out, on the other hand, that the Japanese, by maintaining contact with the foreigners, can enlighten them on Japanese aims.
"Furthermore," "the "Times" said, "it would be impractical to hold aloof from foreign residents, while meeting tourists. The latter would stay away it avoided by the people or if treated with: undue suspicion," the newspaper pointed out.
"If the Japanese use proper caution and see that they are not used by any group of national against Japan's best interests, national policy Will be well served.
"On the other hand, foreigners can be asked to take a sympathetic view of Japan's attempts to protect herself against spies and fifth columnists, yokohama and Kobe," the newspaper said, "can present many cases of foreigners who are to all intends and purposes Japanese businessmen. They have their roots deep in this country," the "Japan Times" concluded.—Havas.
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