The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-19
BY JAMES r. YOUNG

by JAMEo n. III NJ
a proclamation by Gen. Douglas
Macarthur that any citizen OF the
Philippines who has elaborated
aith the enemy will be detained
for the duration OF the war is be-
lieved an emergency decree TO
prevent Filipino puppets from
making political deals with liberia
tion forces.
He took action less than two
weeks after the Emperor OF Japan
had decorated seven Philippine
puppet officials with high imperial
orders for meritorious services in
fostering amity between Japan and
the Philippines" and Jose B. Var
gas. puppet ambassador to Japan
broadcast from Tokyo to his coun-
trymen to have faith in the jus.
tice and victory OF our cause.
Vargas, one OF four kingpin Outs.
lings asked Filipinos to rally their
energies and resources In a noble
effort OF winning the war in close
cooperation with our great ally, the
Empire OF Japan" Vargas was one
time secretary TO the late Presi'
dent Manuel Quezon and a mem
Der OF his cabinet.
In the Malacanan Palace. Manila,
the ribbons were presented by
the japanese Ambassador Shozo
Murata, former president of the
O.S.K.. one OF Japan's largest
steamship lines. Murata was for,
mer governor OF the 10th district OF
Rotary International. High Japan
csc Army and Navy officials at
tended Highest Filipino to receive
the japanese first order OF merit
and the grand Gordon OF the Rising
sun with Pawlonia flowers is Jose
p. Laurel, puppet president Of the
Philippines. who reshuffled his cab
met. proclaimed martial law and
declared war on the United States
and England.
Laurel is lawyer who has
worked both sides OF the street.
Before the war he specialized in
Japanese clients, Not all of his
cabinet membership is believed TO
be with the Japs by choice. The
difficulty in ascertaining the loyal.
~ OF political figures fastened
the Macarthur proclamation 10
avoid double-crossing by cut'throat
collusionists operating within or
behind American lines until they
have been screened by military au'
thorities free of old Filipino pollti-
cal ties. -,
Laurel received his doctorate OF
civil law at Yale. Years ago uni
yersitv authorities asked its return
but Laurel refused and he became
embittered. He sent his son to Jap
an at the beginning Of the war TO
receive special training. The BOY
returned to Manila with a military
commission and has been reported
dead. The father was wounded on
a golf course, shot by Filipino 10y
alists. .,-.,
Ouintln Paroles, former resident
commissioner in the L. S. Congress
is also high on the war criminal
list. Paredes is former speaker II
the Philippines National Assembly,
tough politician and a rabble
rouser harping on racial issues. HIS
family antecedents are of lgorot
| tribal blood.
Another traitor for Macarthur
detention Is Benigno Aquino, speak
or of the National Assembly, anti
American. head Of the Kalibapi'
a totalitarian nationalist organiza-
ton. Membership and in some in
stances leadership overlap with
elements Of the Osmena govern
ment in exile. only General Mac
Arthur and those with him can ap-
preciate the delicacy Of interlock'
ing Filipino political maneuvering.
| Nicasio Osmena, a son by the first
wife OF President Osmena' Is a
Kalibapi leader. He has been at
odds with his father over family
estate matters.
The minister Of home affairs,