Yokohama, Apr. 12.
Bringing to four the number of vessels riding at anchor in Yokohama's "dead ship row,' the 5083- ton Danish freighter Rola Maersk today joined the ranks of German merchantmen which are seeking refuge here from the British Navy. The Danish ship was originally to leave here on Wednesday for New York, but canceled her sailing under orders from New York.—Domei. justly would require with "the -irrationalities of the-present system of elections."
"IĮ believe that appropriate steps should be taken separately for their study and reform," he "added.
"To preserve their own interests end rights in China, foreign nationals in this country should urge their Home Governments to change their policy and give China material assis allice, "in order effectively to che Japanese aggression." the "Hsin Hua Jih Pao" concludes.—Reuter.
Council Thanks Scrutineers Results Regretted In discussing the election returns for membership in the S.M.C, Mr. Hayashi remarked: "It is to be regretted that the results of the -elec-tión fell: short.of our expectations in spite of our solid unity and.I, as tire chairman of the Election Committee, leek words to apologize for this to the Japanese residents.
"Our aims' towards the International Settlement is to internationalize it on the basis of friendly relations ands one ational Shanghai an ideal international city," the statement wald. the common welfare of the residents in the Settlement by carrying out gradual reforms in the administration of the Settlement and by re-examining. its organization which has not kept pace with this progressive-age," the Japanese sought to improve existing conditions, Mr. Hayashi -pointed out.
"Our insistence springs from a noble ideal, unlike one based upon egoistic national self-interest. We feel that the results of the election have eloquently shown that our as-sections were just and appropriate. In spite of the smaller number of Japanese in the Council against the British and the Americans, we sincerely hope that our opinions will be put into practice before long," the election chairman declared.
Mr. C. S. Franklin, Chairman of the Municipal Council, yesterday sent the following letter of thanks to Messrs. H. Berents and R. Bringert, the scrutineers in the election:
On behalf of my attention to details of organization made possible the smooth conduct of the recent count óf votes.
I am sure that all your fellow-ratepayers share in the thanks which I am expressing on behalf of the Council.
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