Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-12-11
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wAsHINsr ox, Dec 10-Ths full text Of
the new treaty between the United states
and Japan is the main subject OF COM
ment in diplomatic and Official circles
It was scanned with great interest yestef
day, Is il gave the f-ss exact details OF
the instrument by which the United
States formally recognizes Japan as
frst-class power in the sisterhood Of ma
tons.
The treaty shows how fully the Cnit-d
States has accorded Japan the recognition
she has now as an enlightened, modern
nation All previous treaties have been
based on the theory that the relics Oh
Eastern barbarism still remained with
Japan. Accordingly she was not allowed
to conduct her own courts, or TO make her
ewn tariff laws, but special treaty reguia-
tons were made to protect American ntl-
giants and American commerce in Japan
ON the presumption that the native laws
would not afford adequate protection.
Running throughout the new treaty are
the concessions recognising her courts and
laws as ample for Americans rs we'll as
natives. This is the chief feature Of the
treaty The old consular courts. in which
United States consuls tried cases at Japan
csc treaty ports, are abandoned. Instead
of them, all cases, civil and criminal, in
which an American is concerned, will be
tried by the native courts.
The right of Japan to make her own
tariff laws is also recognized. Heretofore
the United States has been free to make
such tariff laws as she saw fit affecting
Japan, but the latter was forbidden by
treaty from fixing duties above per cent
I'd valorem.
The protocol OF the new treaty recog-
nizes the general statutory laws of Japan
concerning the tariff, and articles and )
give her for the first time the favored
nation clause" by which she is guaranteed
against any higher duties than those the
United States imposes on other countries.
The abolition of the foreign settlements
and their absorption by the native can
f>ns of Japan is another recognition ot
Her Advanced Municipal Organization.
On the other hand. the United States
secures many substantial advantage.
The missionaries, who make up such u
very large class in Japan, are guaranteed
freedom Of worship and protection in tina,
worship.
The main concession, however. is tina!
of article 2. by which Japan is opened uE
to American commerce. Heretofore
Americans have been restricted 10 a few
treaty ports of Japan. They could not ~
side or carry on business, or even travel IL
the interior.
Now, however, every corner of the coun
try is opened to Americans. They car
establish business and manufactures
lease lands, etc. It is the opening of thu
heart of JapanA hitherto inaccessible IL
American enterprise and commerce. Il
giving the Japanese similar right Il
settle throughout the United States, cart
has been taken to provide that their com
ing must be subject to our alien labor ant
Immigration laws.
The provision of the treaty that it mus
| be ratified within six months makes i
| incumbent for the senate to act on it n
| the present session or the treaty will fail
There is every probability, however, tina
| the senate will act promptly. Ministe
! Kurino has forwarded a copy of the treat.
! to his government, where it will be con
sidered and ratified by the privy council o
/ japan.