Batavia, June 27.
Mr. Kenkichi Yoshizawa, Chief of the Japanese economic mission to the "Netherlands East Indies, sailed this morning for Japan aboard the Nissyo Maru.
A Dutch guard of honour and full band escorted Mr, Yoshizawa and his party to the boat and the Japanese national anthem was played.
Batavia's entire male Japanese Population also was gathered at the dock and cried "Banzai" three times as Mr. Yoshizawa, went up the festooned gangplank accompanied by Mr. H. J. van Meek, Chief of the Dutch economic delegates and Mr. J. W. van Hoogstraten, chief of the economics bureau in the NEL.
Ministry of Commerce, and army and naval aides.
Mr. Yoshizawa told the United Press that "I have seldom been so touched by Dutch kindness and consideration, This send-off is most ap~ preciated by me."
Toasting government officials and others present with champagne Mr. Yoshizawa repeatedly expressed gratitude for the Dutch ceremonies over his departure, With champagne glasses clinking Mr. Yoshizawa told Mr. van Meek "I cannot hope to express my full appreciation of all your kindnesses. I hope you come to Japan when it will be my pleasure to be the host. I wish mutually to congratulate you on the way the negotiations were conducted and concluded. Our mutual understanding will enable better relationship in the future between our countries."
Mr. Yoshizawa left without obtaining the economic concessions he had sought for Japan.—United Press.
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