Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-02-29

Japanese Correspondents
Throw False Light on Situa-
tom Articles Published Are
Often Pure Fiction,


Ptklng. Feb. 2S. 49, Monarchical
papers throughout China continue 70
call upon Japan for action which will
show beyond shadow of a doubt
that she is not supporting the reyo-
lutionary movement In passive, Il
not in an active manner. The expul-
sion of Chinese agitators from Japan
and the suppression of Japanese
newspaper reports alleged by the
Chinese to be responsible for seditioa
in China are demanded by the sup
porters of Yuan Shi-kai
The following from the Pekin Daily
News. the semi-officia mouthpece
Of the Yuan Shi-kai government is
typical of the view expressed by
vernaeular papers in most Of the
larger cities:
Amy fiction lover would re we'll
advised TO secure translations of the
kilograms which have been and are
appearing in the Japanese newspa-
pers published in Toxic and Osaka
in regard to the situation in China
AS flights of immigration they can
not be surpassed. Every day thay
tell of great victories by the rebels
over the loyal troops, and of the se4
cession of provinces, districts and
towns If the newspaper reading
public of Japan believes what Is pub
lished they must have gained the
impression that the whole of the
south of China Is in revolt and that
the seriousness of the situation cam
not be Cyerestimated. A study nf
these kilograms shows that those
which are most braZcnly false orig
mate from Shungking. One, a trans
lation Of which appeared in the Japan
Chronicle of January 10, said
The attitude of the commander
of the Chungking troops is uncertain
and the situation in the town and
neighborhood is threatening. Let us
turn from this to a special message
just received in Picking from Chung
King. 1t states that certain Japa-
nese named Hiwaka, of firm known
as Sin Ii, has been spreading rumors
to the effect that Independence has
been declared in various places in
Szechuan and that revolts were oc-
in other parts Of the province.
lie personally called upon high
officer in Chungking and
urged him to declare independence
and recommend that if any of his
junior officers refused TO join the
they should be executed.
Hiwaka explained that by taking this
action the northern troops. would be
prevented from coming and it would
be possible to help the Yunnan rebels
to amalgamate the southern provinces
into a republic.
Relations Arc Mixed.
These facts speak for themselves |
A japanese subject is showing liia !
practical sympathy with the rebels
by endeavoring to seduec loyal troops
from their duty. simultaneously the /
Japanese newspaper in Picking. the |
Shuntien Shihpao is preaching sedi- !
ion daily and making offensive per-
sonal attacks upon the cmperor-elect. |
The japanese government has asked |
Tor the postponement of mission |
rem China, the chief object of which |
was to strengthen the friendly rela- !
lions between the countries, a high !
Japanese military officer who is said /
% have had associations with tho !
'evolutionaries of 1911 and the reb- !
lis of 1913. has been sent to Shang- /
lai, one of the centcrs OF rebel ac- I
ivity, upon q mysterious mission.
Most significant Of all, the revolt in
funnan was the direct outcome of I
he uncalled for and unnecessary adj
ice given by Japan in october. last.
The situation in China is being mis-
by Japanese newspapers
md announcement thereby afforded
o the Chinese anarchists who have
ound refuge in Japan ana else.
gherc.
1--WE do not suggest that Japan IS
countenancing the rebels.
What we do claim is that her fall
ire to give any tangible proof tina.
he is sincerely DESTROYS of seeing
)eace maintained In China Is afford
ne the rebels almost as much en-
as an open declaratica
hat japan regards their activities
With sympathy. To give that proof