Tokyo, Aug. 13.
The espionage question is still holding the spotlight in Japan's press, editorials and special articles on this subject being given prominent space in most papers.
The "Kobe Shimbun" draws attention to the fact that many foreigners in Kobe dwell in houses from which they can obtain a full view of the harbour and of important factories. "The Kobe Gendarmerie," the paper "are taking appropriate mea-
"It is an easy thing to have.a bird's, ye view of the harbour and city from some windows," the paper adds. The authorities, following secret investigations, found that foreigners are wont to choose the mountain side of the town, constructing houses and buildings at spots commanding a fine view of the port, Public criticism is levelled particularly upon foreign residents in Kitanocho, Shioya and villas o". Rokko mountain."
The same paper quotes Major Sugai, head of the Kobe Gendarmerie, as stating that although a great deal of excitement is caused when foreigners are arrested on espionage charges, people seem to be indifferent to the fact that they are being spied upon unwittingly in their every day life. The efforts of the authorities are futile, he added, if pictures are taken by residents on the hillsides without being checked.
Therefore, Major Sugai concluded, united front of authorities and citizens must be established for the prevention of espionage.—Havas.
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