100 YEARS AGO
Wednesday, May 17, 1916
Few realize the menace of resident Germans
Count Okuma, judging from his utterances a few days ago, is not unaware of the menace of the German in Japan. He says the German is to be eliminated as a factor or force of evil in and from the Far East. So far so good. It is easy to understand the difficulties which face the Government in this work of complete elimination, how the heads of Departments hesitate to take the step that must work hardship upon a few Germans who have been connected with business and the education of Japan for many years and are perhaps harmless. But unpleasant as it may be, the step must be taken.
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