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Show War Veterans Propose Anti-Japanese Laws WASHINGTON; Sept. 10. Exelu- slon of all Japanese lmlmgrants was urged In a resolution adopted unanl-' moiisly by the Veterans of Foreign ' Wars, holding their annual encamp-merit encamp-merit here. Abrogation of the "gentle-, men s agreement" with Japnn and ! amendment to the federal conitltutlon so as to make children born in this country eligible for citizenship only if both parents were eligible were also favored The resolution Introduced by Cap- j tnln Ji W. Jones. Portland. Ore., de- j dared the Japanese Immigration question ques-tion wan of national scope and not confined to the Pacific coast. "The Japanese question la a source of acute and constantly Increasing Irritation' Ir-ritation' said the preamble, "and In time this irritation cannot fall to end 'In grave international friction unless vigorous steps are taken to allay it. N e. acknowledge and respect the virtues vir-tues of thrift and industry which characterize the Japanese race, .but If the Japanese are not assimilable! thore virtues instead of being a contribution to our national character, are a wea- pon." |