The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-29
JAPAN SOON TO BE OPENED
THAT WLLL BE THE FIRST RESULT
 OF CHANGED CONDITIONS.


 Minister Kurlno Gives Vivid Idea of Af-
 fairs in the May Number of the North
 American Review--Jnpan Will Soon Be
 in Control of Her Foreign Relation.
 New York, April 28-The Japanese minister at Washington, MT. Kurino, has contributed to the May number of the North American Review, which will i be issued tomorrow, statement re- garding the future of Japan. MT Kuri- no acknowledges that fin the past Japan has received from the United States proofs of a spirit of altruism rare, if not unique, in the intercourse of na- tions," but he points out that the inter- est which Americans have hitherto talk en in the east has been. in the main sen- tlmental He thinks there are signs, however. that this is now happily giv- | ing way to the distinct recognition of | the fact that no other western power | has greater or more vital concern in eastern affairs than the United States. MT. Kurino insists that the advan- tages achieved in the struggle with Chi ma must not be regarded as the ulti- mate aim of the Japanese people or as the consummat ton of their hopes. The Japanese are actuated by the wish to show that they are capable of triumphs in peace as well as of victories in war The military affairs of the country have been developed only as an indispensa- ble adjunct to the national warfare. NIr Lgn1-ipo eoNye tI,a+ t1,o 11,nct -i ficant event that has occurred in recent years in Japan is the establishment of a constitutional and parliamentary form of government. This was not the result of a sudden whim or of a resolve hasti- ly taken and quickly carried into execu- tion, but of long and careful prepara ton. The experimental stage has now been passed and constitutional govern ment is one of the recognized institu tions of the country. The adoption of western civilization and modern prog ress has not been inspired by the de- sire for novelty, but by the purpose to take advantage of whatever was best adapted to supply the necessities of na- tional development
 MT Kurino states that one of the most significant factors to be taken into &C., count iii any forecast of the future of Japan is the change in the treaty rela- tions existing between Japan and the western powers. The treaties already concluded with several leading foreign 1 powers will soon restore to Japan the l complete control of her foreign rela- tions. One of the first results of this | changed condition of affairs will be the l complete opening of the whole Japanese | empire to foreign trade and residence | It was impossible to do so while con sular Jurisdiction was in force. The | most far-reaehing consequence of the l new order of things, however, will be | the creation of improved relations be- tween Japanese and foreigners.
 Mir Kurino singles out the manufact- | ures of silk and of cotton goods as hav- ing shown particular signs of develop l ment. In the latter article, he says, do mestic manufactures now almost wholly | supply domestic manufactures and are | looking for foreign markets. MT. Kuri- no says that in every department of | labor and enterprise in the empire the general advance has been so marked as to afford the amplest promise for future prosperity and continued progress.