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THE NEW CANADIAN
An Independent Organ for Canadians of Japanese Origin
SATURDAY, JULY 12. 195S

Vol. 21—No. 55

Float Wins 1st Prize
In Centennial Parade

tradin' light
By MARGE

TORONTO. ONT.

..

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Several
months of work proved to be
worthwhile as Kamloops' Japa­
nese Canadian Citizens Associa­
tion float won first prize in the
organization section of the, city’s
Centennial Parade on Dominion
Dav.
the float was decorated with
40.000 hand-made paper blossoms. and a Japanese gar-den
with cherry trees. On board the
float were Queen Marie Yasui,
and Princess Serizawa and Lucy
Ide.
The parade was watched by the
largest congregation of Kamloopsians ever to line the streets
of the city. The parade itself was

Beauvais, France,
haven’t written more
regularly but my girlfriend,
Enid, and I have been making
one-night stops these past few
weeks' and it’s hard to dig out
the writing paper, etc., from the
knap-sack.
Since July 10 I’ve been look­
ing around'Glasgow, up around
the highlands (hiking, sleeping
under trees, in youth hostels).
We shipped most of our luggage
to Endi’s aunt in Birmingham
and are carrying about 40 lbs.
each on our backs including sleep-

and
the city
consisted of .1 IS entries. Seven
bands from coastal and other in­
terior points, marching- teams
from Vernon. Vancouver and New
Westminster took part. Several
groups of riders, depicting the
frontiersmen.
the
overlanders
and the Indian contingent also
performed.
The parade launched two nights
of centennial celebrations in
which a historical pageant, com­
bined with folk songs and dances,
told of the province’s history.
The Japanese Canadian group
combined with Dutch, Chinese.
Ukrainian groups in presenting
solos, dances, street scenes, and
other entertainment.

Hitch-hiking in England and
Scotland was very easy—just
stick youx- thumb up, and a
truck or car stops. We both look
so young that the truckdrivers
take a paternal attitude towards
from Kamloops Sentinel
Both with ancestral roots in
us and give us all sorts of advice.
the
Orient, the Chinese and Ja­
While
congratulations
arc
in
On the Continent it’s harder—r
panese
have, we think, adjusted
-order
to
the
many
communitytruckdrivers aren’t allowed to
themselves
far better to our Can­
minded
citizens
who
worked
so
take on riders and the cars al­
adian
way
of living than any of
hard
and
long
to
make
ouxCen
­
most all belong to American
us
could
tennial
celebrations
a
success,
if
positions were re­
tourists. But we' ’managed to get
versed.
we
would
like
to
single
out
in
the
here all right—about 50 miles
And it was particularly hearttwilight of local festivities, Chi­
from Paris.
Pretty Terry Mukai, 14, of Steveston is this
warming to see them play such
Japanese
Canadians
.nese
and
London was wonderful—Enid
year’s Salmon Carnival Queen, and she looks
who added much color and indus- an active citizenship role in both
knows quite a few people in Lon­
try to the Pioneer Day and Par- oux- Centennial Year and Domin­
happy at winning the $150 centennial award
don so we visited around-—even
ion Day celebrations. It was a
ade.
that went with the crown. The Carnival, over
went to a farewell party for a
fine
tribute on theix* part that
Fox* the thousands who lined
which the new Queen presided, included a halfcouple of kids going to Canada.
the parade route on Tuesday, the stamps them as true-blue Cana­
And while shopping around Soho,
mile parade with 65 floats, a salmon barbecue,
Japanese and Chinese entries dians.
we saw Jayne Mansfield ((big

and
a
stage
show.
Over
15,000
saw
the
festivi
­
literally “stole the show.” At
deal)—only a small crowd was
much
expense these fine citizens .
ties.

gathered to see.
helped make the July 1 parade
At the party in London I was ’
one of the best ever.
talking to a jazz record reviewer,
We would also Tike to point out
Keith Goodwin, who knows Dave
the senior Chinese citizens with Nuclear Rain?
Baily and Miles Davis. Also met
us in this Centennial year. One
TOKYO.—Draught, stricken
quite a few others.
could never find a more indus­
Japan
began worrying this
The reason we’re taking sotrious and loyal populace in any
week
that
the rains they need
long to get anywhere is that
country.
may
be'
heavily
contaminated
NEW YORK.—A bifocal con­ edness and farsightedness. Up to
Enid and I are both pretty lazy
Historically, the Chinese help­
by the. recent nuclear tests set
about getting up in the morning. tact lens, which is designed to now this was satisfactorily done ed sweat the rails across Canada
off by the U.S. in the South
We finally get on the road about allow the wearer to shift from only with conventional bifocal during the building of the Cana­
Pacific. The Japanese Cen­
very near to distant objects by glasses, with the top half for see­ dian Pacific Railway. They work­
noon every day.
tral
Meteorological board "dis­
Also in London we visited Vi simply blinking his eyes, was an­ ing distant objects .and the lower ed the many mines of the Cari­
closed
Thursday that it record­
half fox* reading.
Takashima, Mary’s sister, who is nounced here recently.
boo and have blended their exis­
ed
radioactivity
of
7,000
Contact
lenses,
which
fit
over
The lens was invented by Chi­
tence into the commercial life of
very nice and worldly. Her paint­
counts
per
minute
from
a
liter
the
cornea,
permit
correction
of
this, and every community in the
ing has improved greatly since cago optometrist, Newton K.
of
water
in
the
rains
that
one
of
these
deficiencies,
usually
Toronto. At least I like it better. Uyesugi, known professionaly as’
province.
fell
last
Wednesday..This
com
­
nearsightedness.
For
reading,
Because most Chinese friends
I am able to make a bit of con­ Dr. Newton K. Wesley. The op­
pared
with
am
average
count
conventional
glasses
must
also
be
have been here longest, we^cspeversation in French now, and tometrist told a press conference
of 1,000 from the rains in the
cially wish these pioneers many
make myself understood fairly in the Sheraton-East Hotel that used.
first six months of the year.
The
problem
is
that
contact
well. The drivers usually don’t the lens has been successfully
more happy yeax's in their adopt­
lenses
revolve
slowly
when
they
speak any English so it is a ne- fitted and used by 36 patients
ed land. Indeed, many of them
cessity to kxxow French. It rains over three to five months. How- are in place. They float on the are more “genuine” pioneers May See Japan Ships
almost every
day, a
and it also ever, an invited ophthalmologist eye’s protective fluid. Since this than their white cousins.
^»^tl’way,
VICTORIA.—When Her Royal
*
told reporters that “a great deal fluid is in motion, the lens moves
The Japanese populace on the
sunshines every day. Mixed-up
Highness
Princess
Margaret
with
it,
rotating
in
place
once
or
of
caution
still
must
be
used

in
other hand have integrated them­
weather.
makes
a
review
of
30
ships
lying
twice
a
minute.
This
precludes
prescribing
the
lens.
He
added,
selves remarkably well in a
Enid and I are trying to mus­
off
Victoria
on
July
15,
ships
making
half
the
lens
for
near
­
however,
that
the
new
bifocal
shorter span of years. It is al­
ter up enough energy to pack up
and leave for Paris. This Youth contact lenses “hold great pro­ sightedness. To compensate for ways interesting and encourag­ from Japan might possibly take
the
movement,
Dr.
Wesley ing to. see them take -.their places part in the reviewing together
Hostel is one of the best we’ve mise”.
ground
the
centre
portion
of the in community life—both profes­ with Canada, the U.S., and the
The
new
lens
attempts
to
cor
­
seen yet . . . it has a hot water
United Kingdom. The review of
lens
foxfocusing
on
distant
ob­ sionally and culturally.
rect
in
one
device
two
common
shower. Most places have only
the fleet will be carried on CBCjects
and
the
outside
edges
of
the
deficiencies
in
sight,
nearsightcold water. It would be nice to
TV
network starting at 5:30 p.m.
lens
were
ground
for
near
objects.
stay here another day, but Paris
To'change
focus
from
one
to
the
sounds attractive.. Youth Hostels
WATCHES MAY COME
other, the wearer has only to
cost only 130 francs per night JACL Hopes Hawaii
Toronto.—Keiichi Ohta, direc: Top Wrestler to Come
glance down. The eyelid, accord­
(about 25 cents);. you get a bunk
tor
of the Citizen Watch Co.,
ing to Dr. Wesley, shifts the
TOKYO.—Japan’s top profes­
and cooking facilities. We carry Next New State
Ltd.
of Tokyo, said in a recent
reading
portion
of
the
lens
over,
sional
westler, Rikidozan, will
our own sheets and utensils.
WASHINGTON.—The Wash­ the pupil of the eye. To return trip to study the market in Can­
wrestle
in Toronto’s Maple Leaf
The night before last, we slept
Gardens in the near future. He
in a castle. The Castle of Mont- ington Japanese Americans Citi­ to normal vision, the wearer only ada that Japanese-made wrist
left Haneda Airport this week
reuil, it was called, and it had a zens League Office last week has to blink his eyes ho recentre watches may soon be available in
Canada.
for a two month tour which w-ill
Huge underground tunnel with hailed Alaska statehood as open­ the lens.
ing the way for the statehood of
take him to Hawaii, U.S., Canrooms where the German troops Hawaii, a* territory which is
ada. Mexico and Brazil.
had camped during the last war.
heavily

populated
by
persons
of
Well, time to pack up, those,
Asian descent.
packs are so heavy. . .
TOKYO.—Etching “scars of dents by displaying his “scar of One More to Cross
Said the JACL, “Now that the
precedent for non-continguous courage” on the arms with sharp courage” and demanding their
TOKYO.—Osaka Shosen (Osa­
money.
To Import Uranium
territories to be accepted as knives and razors is the latest pocket
ka Merchant Ship Co.) will inau­
Police
in
Setagaya
ward
repri
­
TOKYO.—The Japan Atomic states has been- fully’ established, fad of youthful delinquents in manded some 20 junior and gurate a regular run between Yo­
there is no valid reason remain­
Fuel Corp, announced this week ing for continuing to deny to the one of Tokyo’s wards, the police senior high school students and kohama, Seattle and Vancouver
teenage shop attendants found beginning August 29, it was an­
that it will import 1,250 pounds equally' deserving Territory of said recently.
nounced this week. The Santos
And, the police went on to say, with scars on their arms.
ot half-refined natural uranium Hawaii full and complete state­
Maru,
previously an immigration
A few days earlier, a group of
the Tokyo teenagers believe the
ship
for
South America, will join
xrom Canada. The uranium ship­ hood status.
“We look to Congressmot later larger the scar the greater its teenage boys were taken into the* Hikawa Maru, currently the
ment will cost §12,500.
Japan- than in the next session to re­ bearers courage.
custody by police after they had
One 17-year-old boy was ar­ stolen bread from a bakery. All only ship of the Osaka Company
P>ans to refine the uranium at its deem its half-century* old pledge
sailing between Canada and Ja­
loicai refinery, the nation’s ato­ of eventual statehood for Ha­ rested on suspicion of having of them had four-inch scars be­ pan.
threatened junior and senior stu- tween the left wrist and elbow.
mic energy centre.
waii.”
..

SENTINEL SAYS JC's 'TRUE-BLUE CANADIANS

Just Jottings

U.S. Nisei Designs Bifocal Contact Lens,
Wearer Can Shift Distances by Blinking

JAPAN DELINQUENTS SPORT 'SCARS OF COURAGE’

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Saturday., July 12, 195g

PAGBf

SPORTS

Personal Notes A.cross Canada

Toronto Het and Traveling Hews
MORITA-ASAO
OSHIMO-NISHIMURA
Marriages
Koyanagi.
Toronto, Ont.
Wes Hodgins won out over
Toronto, Ont.
ONIZUKA-SUGIMOTO
Jim Morito in a tough three-set­
United ixx marriage at the Cen­
Nancy Asao, daughter of Mr.
ter 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, to gain a semi­
Toronto, Ont. and Mrs. Sadaki Asao, of Toron­ tennial Japanese United Church
final berth in the consolations.
were Gloria Toshiko Nishimura,
Tennis club members who are
Rev. Finlay of Carlton United to, and Saburo Morita, son of Mr. daughter of Mi's. Mitsu Nishimu­
going to Cleveland during the Church officiated the marriage and Mrs. Hirokichi Morita, of ra and late Mr. Y. Nishimura, of
Civic Holiday weekend must noti­ of Ritsuye, daughter of Mr. and Winnipeg, were united in mar­ Fort William, Ont., and Hideo
riage on June 21, 1958, at the
fy. Matt Matsui at Trinity or Fuz
Mrs.
Masutaro
Sugimoto
of
Centennial
Japanese
United ■ Oshimo, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Fujiwara at Earlscourt by the
Oshimo, of Toronto, officiated by
of July for their motel reserva- Grand Forks, B.C., to Nobuyuki, Church.
Rev. K. Shimizu on June 28, 1958.
Following the ceremony offi­
15th of July for their motel re­ son of Mr. and Mrs. Suekichi Oni­
Following the ceremonies, a re­
servations. Approximate expen­ zuka of Toronto, on June 21, 1958. ciated by Rev. K. .Shimizu, the
ception
was held at Muirhead's.
reception was held at Town and
ses—transportation $10, motel
Given in marriage bv her bro­ Country.
$10 (doubles), meals $10.
ther, Mr. H. H. Sugimoto of Cal­
Births
Drivers will pick up passeng­ gary, the bride chose an exqui­
The newlyweds honeymooned
ers, preferably four to a car for site bridal gown slightly entrain to Cape Cod.
Dr. and Mrs. Katsumi Okashimaximum comfort, and their lug­ of hand-chipped chantilly ovexmo
(nee Mary Anzai) announce
$
*
#
age on Friday evening August 1,
the
birth
of a son, Colin, brother
taffeta molding a dome shaped
YAMAMOTO-MITSUBATA
and get together at Matsui Sport- skirt, the neckline, short sleeve
fox' Sharon, on June 17 at the
Centre. Edzy Tsujimoto in charge and back fulness accented by
Toronto, Ont. Toronto Womens’ College Hospi­
of
the
trip
will
brief
drivers
and
tal.
Some very good scores were
dainty scallop.
Her head-piece
The marriage of Yuriko Mitsxxturned in last Sunday when the lead the way before midnight to was of matching lace cap with
Nisei divoters held their Domin­ Cleveland. There will be three fin ger-tipped veil of pure silk bata, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Engagements
ion Day Tourney at Rouge Hill stops for coffee and breakfast.
illusion.' She carried a spray of Chutaro Mitsubata, of Toronto,
Shopping for ladies may be done
Joyce Hideko Asazuma, daught­
to Masao Bob Yamamoto, son of
Golf Course.
stephonetis and roses.
Saturday
morning
at
Cleveland
er
of Mr. and Mrs. Shinkiclii
Mrs.
Yamamoto
of
Toronto,
took
There were three 75’s, a 76 and
Attending the bride was Mrs.
and
all
day
in
Buffalo
on
the
reAsazuma,
of Verdun, P.Q., and
place
at
the
Centennial
Japanese
79 with some 80’s. Also numerous
Eillen Ogura, as matron of hon­
Arriving
home
Mon
­
Ted
Tatsuo
Miyamoto, second son
turn
trip
United
Church
on
June
28,
1958.
low 80 ^scores.
of Mr. and Mrs. Isao Miyamoto,
day evening Civic Holiday, Au- or, Misses Miko Okino and Kaz Rev. K. Shimizu officiated.
In the A flight, George Ogino,
Sugimoto, sister of the bride,
The reception was held at Sai of New York, N.Y., anixounced
Eddie Utsunomiya and Hatch gust 4.
who were identically dressed in
their engagement on July 5, 1958,
Yagi were tied with 75, but
bouffant white polka-dot nylon Woo. The couple flew to New at the China Door in New York
George with a 9 handicap took
over blue taffeta with matching York on theix- honeymoon after
the low net trophy. Eddie was
crotchet head bands and carried which they will' reside at 572
Blackthorn Ave., Toronto 9, Ont.
runner-up.
spray of spring flowers.
Dr. and Mrs. Masajiro Miyaza­
Newcomer
Tony
Takenaka
*
*
$
Flower girls were Laurie and
ki
of Lillooet. B.C., wish to an­
broke the century barrier and
Janice Onizuka, 4 nieces of the
SHIGA-HISAKI
nounce
the engagement of theixHAMILTON.—The
Hamilton groom. They were dressed in
copped the B flight trophy with
daughter,
Betty Masumi, to Roy
a net 62. ’ Runners-up were JCCA softball practice will be •white
polka-dot
nylon
with
Toronto, Ont.
Hisashi
Inouye
of Kamloops,
Johnny Tsuji and Dick Kimura.
held this Sunday, July 13 at 9 niatching head bands of white,
eldest
son
of
Mr.
and
Mrs.^Y oshiTrinity United Church on June
and carried bouquets of spring
a.m., at Eastwood Park.
nobxx
Inouye
of
Burnaby,
B.C.
28, 1958, was the setting of the
flowers.
It
was
announced
at
an
engage
­
Anyone interested is welcome,
Best man was Mr. Herb Wani marriage of Amy Hisaki, daugh­ ment party held' at W.K. Garden,
especially the pitchers.
—K.N. and ushers were Messrs Huski ter of Mr. and Mrs. K. Hisaki,
of Toronto, and Teruji Terry Vancouver, on June 29.
Iida and Fred Schweitzer.
Following the reception, at Shiga, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.
Mellon ey’s Art Gallery where Shiga, of Toronto, officiated by Obituaries
X-RAY DIAGNOSIS Mr. Edward Ide was master of■ Dr. Hunter.
NISHIMURA
After the wedding reception
ceremonies, the couple left on a
Chokichi Nishimura, 82, of
Paul K. Asada, D.C.
motor trip to the States. Upon held at Scott Restaurant, the Greenwood, B.C., passed away on
For Estimations Without
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC
returning, they will reside at 136i newlyweds left on a honeymoon June 24,1958, at his home.
Toronto
693 Yonge St.
Obligation
trip to USA.
Kingston Rd.
WA. 1-6549 (office)
Tsuya and funeral services
If
no
answer,
call
Bus. HO. 5-0771
were
held on the 25 of June at
BE. 3-3869 (residence)
the Greenwood Hall officiated by
MAS NAKAO
Rev. S. Ikuta.

This coming -Sunday’s feature
match at the Earlscourt Tennis
Tournament will be Tom Iwasa­
ki vs. Mush Fukumoto in the
quarter finals.
The ladies singles are: Mary
Ebata vs. Kay Takasaki; Agnes
Shimono vs. Sue Iwasaki; Helen
Iwasa vs. Sue Nagano; Mich Iso­
zaki vs. Chic Yanagizawa.
Other scheduled matches are:
Harvey Nelmes" vs. Tak Yama­
moto; Stan Nishimura vs. Kiyo
Fujiwara; Ken Miyasaki vs. Ken

takenaka cops
b flight trophy

Hamilton JCCA
Begins Practice

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screen and doors

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go on ' vacation till September.
However, any comments, queries
or news can be forwarded for
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*
*
*
Sunday School Workshop—Labox' Day weekend, August 30,Sept. 1.
The Toronto Buddhist Sunday
School will be host for a Seminarto be held on the Labor Day
Weekend. Buddhist teachers from
Eastern Canada and Eastex-n
USA. are cordially invited.
It is hoped that professional
.public school teachers will give
instructions and advice to the
Workshop students.
There is a great shortage of
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NEWS

near future as the Sansei child­
ren are rapidly increasing in
numbers. This problem requires
the concentrated effort of the en­
tire congregation.
There will be no summer camp
this year. Instead the Sunday
School children (grade 2 and up)
will go on an excursion to Buf­
falo. Bus fare is $2 for children
and $3 for adults. For reserva­
tions' please call Jack Shimizu at
LE. 4-1641 or Kaz Tatebe at LE.
6-5347 or Mrs. T. Tsuji at LE.
6-0S68.
*
Plans are not yet complete, but
sometime during the summer the
kindergarten class will visit the
Santa Village in Oakville.

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JCCA Survey form, and to
thank most warmly the volun­
teer workers at various cen­
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given generously of their time
to carry out the survey in their
respective areas. May we re­
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the occasion of daughter s marriage.
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onto on the occasion of daughter s mar­
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Mr. and Mrs. Teijiro Baba and Mrs.
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dates and daings
Jointly Sponsored Picnic-Campfire
. June 19. beginand through, till
a Picnic-Campfire
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Yomw Fellowship Group and the
Nisei Young Peoples Union, at
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Love Overcomes Old Japanese Customs
TOKYO.—A year ago this
pring, a wedding in Tokyo sent
mother shock-wave through the
crumbli
of Japan
The bride and groom were, and
till are. both in college.
in the United stares, stuaent
marriages take place every day.
But in Japan, this is something
brand new. It represents an al-

wishing satisfaction.
For transportation, please con
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Dorothy Shimizu at RO. 7-364.7:
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Please note that a flashlight
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Directions as to the location
Before World War II, virtually
of the park f
•S follows: Take every marriage in Japan was
Highway 11 north, about Ik "arranged” by the parents. The
hours drive to concession 13 young- people were permitted
some latitude of choice, but not
(Painswick). Turn right and very
much. Then there was the
travel eastw
destination “mi-ai,” the “meeting-to-see
and finally after* much supervised formal!tv.. the wedding.
Now Half and Half

New York Prepares for Annual Bon-Odori

Today, the Japanese say, about
Still
half of all marriages
arranged.
But since the war.
NEW YORK.-—Nevy York Bud­ taiko drummers will sit.
companionship,
and
dhists are busy preparing- for the
At the corners Ot
mam ‘dating”
have
become
International O-Bon Festival at platform, four post will rise to a
the Riverside Park Dancing Hall height of about 25 feet. Set atop common. Young Japanese, hav­
in July 26 in which a group of this will be a pyramid shaped ing the opportunity to be alone
decide for themselves
Toronto Buddhists will particip­ roof. Lanterns and skeins of
1 who they want to marry.
ate.
lights will decorate the Yagura.
In construction is the Yagura,
Even that represents a great
The group from Toronto will
the high platform that will be the
break
with the past.
be leaving on Julv 25 on two ’
centre showplace of the affair.
The student marriage carries
buses and private car
A main platform seven feet off
the change- one step further.
rhe ground and measuring 14 by
Kazuo Kiryu is 23. Reiko Shi­
MAIL TO JAPAN. The SS
41 feet will be erected. In the
mizu
—his wife retains her maid­
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two to three feet high ' on which ■for Japan, Hong Kong- and. the plans to teach, she wants to write
the master of ceremonies and the Philippine Islands.
and possibly teach.
The decision to be married is

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“No," Reiko said. "But the new
constitution of Japan, stressing
human rights and individuality,
influence our thinking.”
What do they think of the
‘‘arranged’’ marriage ?
Shimpai Marriage Panned
"In an a rrahged ma rria ge.' ’
Kazuo said,, “there is no element
of love or respect for the other
person. We think the major factor in marriage should be love.”
At. this moment, Japanese aulaughing hilariously
dience;
at a sequence in motion picture
in which the wife goes to an of­
fice every day, leaving the hus­
band at home to cook and clean
house.
This seems the wildest
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disputed master of the family.
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“He not only helps with the
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time for study.” they said. "We
were together so much any way
Times have changed in old Ja­
seemed pointless to be anart.
pan.
Over Objections
Their parents objected. Their
inst it.
friend advised them
They
ere reminded thait they
were not in a position to support
JULY
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They finally won over their
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13—Toronto
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Saturday, July 12. 195s

KOMAGATA MARU IN RUCKUS

The Time the Hindu Riots Broke Out
By JACK RUSSELL

were

classed medically unfit,
fell out of line with the
recent orders in council, being
either unskilled laborers or without the required sum of $200 per
person. However, all failed the
final requirement. No immigrant
would be accepted unless he came
by continuous journey from the
land of his birth or citizenship.
Unfortunately, these adventurers
had started from Hong Kong in­
stead of India. Mr. Reid sum­
marily ordered the remainder to
be deported.

ly upheld by a panel of judges
of the Victoria Court of Appeal.
Henceforth unauthorized persons
were barred from having re­
course to the law against the
orders of the Immigration De­
partment. Mr. Reid, without further ado selected July 17th as
the date the deportation order
was to take effect.

THE NEW CANADIAN
Published on Wednesday and Saturday of each week
.among those of Japanese origin in Canada

It was all over the front page
EM. 6-5005
479 Queen St. W., Toronto 2-B, Ont,
of the Province,
Authorized as second class mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa
S a tu rday m o rn i n g May 23 rd
1914 broke clear and fresh. This
was to be a memorable day for
while
the
world
Vancouver
watched her treatment of British
subjects, her inhospitality to a
Enough people, we think, have seen the model of
Japanese ship, her discrimination
the
Japanese
Canadian Centre to formulate some opin­
of Asiatics, whose indignation
Small Troops
swept the. globe. That was not
And enougli has already
By this time the condition of ions about its possibilities.
all. There was a. sad encl that
the passengers was desperate been printed in The'New Canadian to give people a
may very well have been avoided.
and fanatical. When a boatload starting point for some serious thinking. In all the years
and recently
1 was
of.
uniformed Boy Scouts passed that a group of individuals has tried to sell this idea,
Struggle Ensues
broken in on my first job in the
the
Komagata Maru on a spirit­
docks. At that age my interest
These sons of India, improper­ ed scouting spree, the confused this represents the furthest that it has gone .
in a newspaper centered in the ly known as Hindus, but with Sikhs, thinking they were being
But are enough people interested in the idea to
sports page, so I was not to know the right to be called Sikhs, were attacked, manned the deck to support it with their enthusiasm-—and their money,—
what the excitement was about angry and rebellious at this ward off the invasion. They were
or is the Centre Committee, pushed forward by an un­
until I had reached the harbor.
treatment. They
stood their greeted instead with cheers and
flagging idealism, whistling in the dark? When I did get there every­ ground firmly and made the ship ■whistles
from
pocket-sized
thing and everyone was flapping. both a home and fortress for two
Public opinion is a difficult thing to gauge. Even
Crowds had lined the docks and eventful months. During this soldiers.
expressions
of enthusiasm and support do not often
Next pestilence and starvation
shores. Police and customs were period a struggle ensued in Van­ created alarm. Sikhs ashore re­ come forth unsolicited. And there has been a continued
there, also some bowler-hatted couver harbor between the indes­ fused to feed those on board any
individuals, obviously big noises tructible forces of law and order longer and the passengers began lack of mass support for any project that has anything
in the Government. They turned and the champions of liberty and to starve. On July 9, Mr. Reid to do with other than entertainment. Indifference is a
out to *be immigration authori­ justice.
stepped aboard to inspect condi­ kind of dry rot that has seeped into our veihs and mem­
ties, who were preparing to board
After Mr. Reid’s action the tions and found himself desired branes, numbing our growth.
a launch.
parties went into a huddle. The as a hostage. The sight of him
Some might, argue, with a noted semanticist, that
Government selected then* coun­ spurred, those famished beings it could be. just another social “crutch” against complete
Great Fuss
I wondered what the fuss was sel Mr. W. B. A. Richie, K.C. into an outburst of activity. They assimilation into Canadian society. Yet the Centre is
about and got the impression this Sardar Gurdit Singh, leader of threatened his life and made for not a “crutch”, it does not promote the segregation of
was
a
reception
committee the ship’s group and purchaser the lifeboats to strike out in a
of the ship’s charter, chose Mr. sort of D-Day landing -with every the Japanese Canadian community. Rather, one of its
spruced up to receive some royal
J.
Edward Bird as their counsel. inch of shore heavily guarded. functions—-and perhaps the most important one— is to
visitor. I couldn’t be more wrong
No
lawyer could have fought a It will , never be known how this
after I had questioned a couple
a.dvocate social and cultural intercourse with the wider
losing battle more industriously official was spared, and what
of fellows.
public.
The Centre is not just a place for recreational
than Mr. Bird. The deportation
“It’s ’cause of that there Ja­ order against British subjects eventually calmed the men. In and social activity if it were only that, we would be
the end their friends ashore as
panese boat what’s just come in must be crushed.
He tackled well as the government agreed right to give it only a qualified support.
and brung them- Hindus,” one
local authorities and. appealed to to temporary provisioning.
Obviously, if the Centre does not have unanimity
ventured to say.
Ottawa and Victoria. All were
“What’s exciting about that? useless efforts. The Sikhis
of enthusiasm and financial support, it is doomed to a
Got Control
were
She’s just a tramp and We get not to land at any cost.
On July 17, the deportation quick failure.
hundreds in the harbor every
One cannot say, even after a cursory glance at past
date, the Sikhs seized control of
Early Start
year•. What’s the fuss about Hinthe vessel and Japanese 'crew, history, that the Japanese Canadians are co-operators.
this ? Did they bring their prince
The East Indians on shore< making Captain Yamamoto vir­
charming with them as well?”
made an early start. With the tually a prisoner on his own ship. They might be willing to help someone achieve his goals,
Want no more.
and are anxious to fulfill their obligations. Yet they have
help of friends from Washing­
“Naw. course not. Them bow­ ton, Oregon and California, a This sudden turn produced an­ never really learned to work together in attaining a com­
lers is off to that there ship to fund of $22,000 was raised to other crisis. The captain was ad­ mon goal. And there has been a disconcerting failure to
see the Hindus don’t land, that’s purchase control of the steam­ vised to make a formal com­
what. Haven’t you seen the stink ship’s charter from Gurdit Singh, plaint, -which he did do, and the carry through projects except, perhaps, in the periods
of emergency, though even then there had been un­
in the papers? We don’t want an ostensible move to get the police prepared for action.
A
security
curtain
was
thrown
no more of them fellers coming vessel into dock to load and un­
necessary suspicion, non-cooperativeness, and indiffer­
here and taking our jobs. No, sir, load her cargo. It could also be round the ship, blocking all in­ ence.
.
it ain’t fair.”
their hope to succeed in smug­ formation about- the rebels’ fire­
We
would
like
to
think that the Nisei by now are
Sure I had heard, although I gling arms on or Sikhs off the arms and -weapons. With the cer­
must admit 1 wasn’t interested. ship. The disapproving Mr. Reid, tainty- that no arms had been mature, that they can emerge from their private cocoons
It was common talk around the however, cleverly parried by sug­ smuggled aboard, it could safely of indifference, and become fulhblooded individuals,
docks. The matter had even been gesting that barges would serve be assumed they would use “kir- alive to other facets of living than economic gain and
referred to Ottawa. There was a just as well for cargo unloading pans” (swords), coal, bricks, easy entertainment. We would like to think that the Ni­
wooden clubs and small spears
whisper of a crisis.
in mid-stream.
fashioned
out of driftwood; also sei have grown up in mind and heart.
apparently
That crisis
When this ruse failed, some
The Centre offers a "challenge. Let us meet it
taking shape with the arrival of desperate Asiatics assisted by bamboo lances with steel blades
at
the
business
ends.
They
may
squarely or not at all. And let us do it now.
the Komagata Maru and all who members of the Gadhr Movement
sailed in her—376 hopeful East (anti-British organization) tried have a few firearms as well. Indians, all men making for the smuggling firearms into Vancou­
To Attack
promised land.
ver from the States in a daring
While a company of soldiers tawa, arrived in Vancouver* on Indian government agreed to pay
attempt to rescue, which was was left to guard the shore’, a July 21. While he looked to a 19,000 yen fdr-repatriation of the
Anchored Out
_________ by conciliation. Mr.
A
remainder. The Komagata Maru
crushed in time by Canadian and task force of 120 policemen and settlement
The vessel was made to anchor American police,
Stevens,
a
member
of
the
Vanthen sailed’ for Calcutta. Special
40 picked immigration employees
in Burrard Inlet at a safe dis­
couver
Legislature,
planned
a
trains
lined the quayside of
Met Friends
was mustered to storm the ship
tance from shore, and Superin­
Budge
Budge docks, 14 miles
solution,
which
would
most
likely
tendent Malcolm Reid of the Im­
On July 5th five Sikhs were on the night, of July IS. The at­ force the Sikhs to reach a speedy from Calcutta, to transport these
migration Department and his allowed off the ship to meet their tackers were ordered not to open decision.
men under escort to the Punjab,
cohorts were hurrying to board friends from Nanaimo on the im­ fire. They were expected to cap­
their native province. After six
her and . carry out the painful migration launch.
As soon as ture the ship and the rebels by
Navy Called
months
of hardship, bitterness
duty of preventing hundreds of they had landed on the launch use of force only. How this could
Whereas
Mr.
Burrell
gave
a
and
strife
they had lost all rea­
weary passengers from landing Gurdit Singh and his followers be accomplished was hard to written assurance to provision son and self respect. To be re­
A small vessel, Sea
after they had completed a jour­ had the gangplank lifted. After imagine.
Lion,
was
to
ferry the attackers the ship for her return journey, ceived in their country as rene­
ney of thousands of miles.
that the authorities failed to get
and to refer claims for compen- gades and greeted by police in­
It turned out Mi*. Reid did ex­ the five men back again on board alongside the Komagata Maru. sation to Ottawa, Mr. Stevens stead. of their own people repre­
tremely well. He permitted only and they had to be held in de­ There had been a miscalculation independently
contacted
the sented' the last straw. As a final
on someone’s part because the cruiser RAINBOW
22 passengers to land as they tention on shore.
at
Esquimalt
bid for freedom they forced a
were previous residents return­
On July 6th Section 23 of the Sea Lion’s deck was lower than and commissioned her urgent as­ riot that took a toll of 26 lives.
ing from a holidav. While some Immigration Act was unanimous- the main deck of the Komagata sistance. . On July 21 the Rain­ The voyage of the Komagata
Maru by 15 feet. This gave a
bow slipped silently through the Maru had at last ended.
tactical advantage, to the defend­
Narrows and berthed alongside
ers, as will be seen.
the Komagata Maru.
A large
Point Lost
gathering of excited sightseers
TOKYO.—The Imperial House­
Although the task force used thronged the shores to witness
How richly exquisite and picturesque you are
determination and courage, it an anticipated naval operation.
hold Board has long been scour­
In your brilliant gold and scarlet kimono.
stood no chance against the de­
The game was up and the ing the country for a proper
luge
of
bricks,
scrap
iron,
coal
Sikhs
ruefully agreed the next bride for Crown Prince Akihito.
O sweet enchantress fair, with that tender warm smile
and wooden clubs battering them day to free the ship and return Meanwhile, the 24-year-old bach­
Those shining dark eyes of stardust glints aglow
from a higher vantage point. to the Far East. As dawn broke elor has ideas of his own in the
After a time they were only too on July 23, exactly two months kind of wife he wants.
The raven tresses entwined with flowers white
happy and ready to call off the after her dramatic arrival, the
“I don’t like plump girls,” he
operation
and
save
themselves
says,
“or ones with thick legs. I
Komagata
Maru
with
the
Rain
­
blaze in lambent sheen; two tiny outstretched hands
further bodily harm.
The Sea bow as escort, sailed out of Van­ prefer the slender-willowy kind.
Impart an aura of feminine allurement
Lion’s retreat was greeted with couver harbor, leaving behind My bride must have a warm per­
thunderous
applause from the sighs of relief frpm a pent up sonality, a sense of humor, must
As you. the radiant bewitrher. shy.lv stands.
victors. In fact, although not. a population.
like sports as much as I do, ap­
preciate light and serious music,
shot was fired the conclusion of
W ho can resist such charms so breathless, so dazzling?
Sad Ending
be a good dancer, and, of course,
this foray was a straight victory
for the Sikhs.
O. how many times has your little heart been wooed
There was a sad aftermath to an excellent hostess.”
If all that were not enough, the
On July 20 the Sixth Regiment this affair. Passengers for Hong
By the passing lover, hired and captivated
and Irish Fusilliers were rallied Kong were forbidden to land al­ Prince who is 5 ft. 5 in. tall, had
By your exotic, ethereal pulchritude?
for duty.
though many had established one more stipulation: “My bride
Mr. Burrell, minister of agri­ personal interests there. .After must be shorter than I.’’
culture, on deputation from Ot- 15 men disembarked at Kobe, the
It is a tall order.

To a Tittle Jabanese Toll

A Challenge

He Asks a Lot...