An item referred that the rumours about a war between the USA and the Japan and Japanese efforts (1) to collect more details about the American defence works and military plans resulted in firing more as 100 Japanese workers at the Olongapo navy yard (2). Yard director captain Uriah R. Harris (3) stated to have received orders from Washington to do this. The Japanese were as much possible to be replaced by Chinese.
Notes
1. Tensions between both countries caused by increasing number of Japanese immigrants coming to California, USA.
2. USA Naval Base Suboc Bay, Olongapo, Philippines.
3. Entered the US Naval Academy Class of 1869m served with the US Navy for 42 years ending in the end of rear admiral. Known for his worshipping of the rules.
Notes
1. Tensions between both countries caused by increasing number of Japanese immigrants coming to California, USA.
2. USA Naval Base Suboc Bay, Olongapo, Philippines.
3. Entered the US Naval Academy Class of 1869m served with the US Navy for 42 years ending in the end of rear admiral. Known for his worshipping of the rules.
