The confusing manner in which the chairman conducted the show hands on the Japanese resolution aroused considerable apprehension, the Japanese being unable to com: Prehend the language being spoken, hoy feared that the objective they sought fo attain by legitimate means was about to be defeated by Sniproper methods, and it would appear' that Mr. Hayashi acted without premeditation and under great mental strain and duress.
Regardless of circumstances, how-fever, that an outrage was committed is a' matter of utmost, regret to the Japanese authorities, It goes without saying that thorough precautions will bbe' taken {o prevent the recurrence lof any such incident.
'The Japanese Consular authorities extend' their deepest sympathy and best wishes for a speedy recovery to tr, W. J. Keswick and Mr. 1, Oka-moio, as well as to others who were injured in the affair.
Last night the Consul-General, Mr.
"Horiuchi, despatched a personal representative to tender is. sympa-thios to both Mr. Keswick and Mr. Okamoto.
Further appropriate sies will be taken in the near fulure by Tie Consul-General,
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