THE DAILY PROVINCE
AUGUST 12, 1914

JAPANESE AND HINDUS READY
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Five Hundred East Indians Are Anxious to Enlist to
Fight for Empire.

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Japanese of Vancouver Offered Their Services to
Premier Borden Today.

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“There are 500 of my countrymen ready to enlist to fight for the Empire
in Europe,” said a Hindu today in one of the regimental recruiting stations
when he sought information as to whether the application of East Indians
would be accepted at any of the recruiting offices here. It is proposed that
these Hindus get in touch with Ottawa on the subject with the idea possibly of
sending a regiment of Hindus from British Columbia for duty in England while
the war on the continent is proceeding.
Vancouver Japanese have sent a telegram to Premier Borden stating
that their services in either the naval or military departments of Britain are
offered. This message was forwarded by the Canadian Japanese association,
which number 700 members. Fifty percent of these men have seen service in
the Japanese army or navy.