Brotherhood & Daughters

In the light of Japan's dazzling conquest in Manchuria who was right: the few Japanese statesmen and financiers who stood out against war or the youths who murdered them? In Tokyo last week 13 youths, Blood Brothers of the patriotic murder sect led by strapping Priest Nissho Inouye, were brought to trial with him. At his bidding they assassinated last year ex-Finance Minister Junnosuke Inouye (who argued that the Japanese budget could not support a war) and Japan's No. 1 financier, Baron Dr. Takuma Dan (convinced to the roots of his gentle soul that the Mitsui business empire he managed could thrive best in peace). "We still believe in the righteousness of our cause!" thundered Priest Inouye last week. "Our acts were intended to purify the nation." That the nation was purified many Japanese believe. They hope that Priest Inouye and his Blood Brotherhood will get off with a light sentence or none. As do all patriotic Japanese assassins and instigators of assassination, Priest Inouye paid stirring tribute to the Divine Emperor for whose greater glory the Blood Brotherhood struck. "The final decision on everything." he cried, "should be made by the Emperor."One decision unhappy Emperor Hirohito cannot make. The sex of his children continues obstinately female. Empress Nagako has been delivered of four girls and last week the court physicians pronounced her again with child. From now until next January, when her accouchement is expected, the worried Son of Heaven will be busy every day with tedious religious services supposed to promote the production of a son.

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