Oriental Here Ready to Fight In Far East

Two hundred stalwart young Chinese in Seattle stand ready to cross the Pacific and fight for their native land if war in the Orient demands more man-power than China can supply, according to Lew Kay, Seattle importer.

Several Japanese said the "younger generation in Seattle" would be glad to fight "if necessary," but doubted the occasion would arise.

"The Chinese of Seattle are much excited over the situation in China," said Kay. "The aggression of the Japanese is unwarranted. All up and down the Pacific Coast meetings are being held secretly. The young Chinese are preparing to leave if they must. There are plenty of soldiers in China, but if more are needed we are ready."

Situation Watched

Although Kay himself is well over the 30-year-old age limit for China's fighting men, there are several hundred Chinese in Seattle less than 30, eager and willing to go. The Chinese Patriotic Association of Seattle is watching every move in the Orient, Kay said.

"Some have already left for China," Kay said. "These are the fighting men who studied aviation in this country and now in China are ready for anything. Young people who are left are watching China closely. They will do anything to help. They are ready to back their country to the limit."

Secret Meetings Here

Kay said Chinese are meeting secretly in Seattle, and the young Orientals who are ready to take up arms against Japan prefer not to make their preparations public.

Leaders in Japanese circles here pointed out that their countrymen who were born in Japan are "too old" to fight, and most young Japanese in Seattle are American-born citizens who probably never will be called to action for Japan.