The Threat of Force (July 14,1919)
At the beginning of last month, when the price of Japanese rice was very high,
one picul cost over 40 yuan. The Japanese authorities were at a loss. The newspapers
confirmed that the food crisis was already very serious. Poor Japan! Your guts will be
wracked with hunger, but you still flaunt your might before your benefactors. Since
when will the threat of force get you more in charity?