New-York tribune., 1897-08-19
JAPAN AND THE UNITED STATES.
CONCILIATORY SENTIMENT TOWARD THIS
COUNTRY IN THE JAPANESE PRESS.


Washington. Aug. ls-Mnister Hosh of Japan,
has returned from "A visit to Marquis Ito, at New
York and after going over the last official mail
from Japan started for his summer cottage at
Berkeley Springs. Nine. Hoshi and her children
have made trip 10 Japan, and will return in the
autumn
There arc no new developments in the Hawaiian
japanese controversy. and no reply has been re-
ceived 10 Secretary Sherman's last communication.
The press opinion of Japan has become much more
conciliatory and the arbitration negotiations be
tween Japan and Hawaii are regarded as disposing
of the chances Of trouble between the United States
and Japan. "The Japan Mali explains that the
rnan-of-war Naniwa not dispatched TO Homo
lulu for the purpose OF making an armed demon
stration but simply to secure the orderly behavior
of japanese subjects in Hawaii 1t adds that Japan
is TO lie congratulated that arbitration. the only
civilized exit from an international difficulty, has
been selected as "A means of settling qucs-
ton Of compensation.
The "Mainschi shimbun" says that the United
States should he complimented by being named as
arbitrator. rather than Norway and Sweden. 1t
says that a decision by the United States could be
relied upon fair. and under existing circum-
stances If there any bias at all II proba h. Y
would be in Japan's favor. This suggestion has
aroused discussion in japanese papers and THE
Japan Mai" while approving the pan, says that
the United states would not be willing. from con-
sderations Of delicacy TO act arbitrator.
There are however. some exceptions TO this cor
dial expression. The "Hansei Zasshi,' high h-cass
periodical has an article addressed ITO American
Citizens, Concerning the Annexation of Hawaii.
IL has the appearance Of having been written by a
japanese naval officer the writer speaks OF
being aboard a japanese man-of-war at Samoa
when Germany attempted to annex that country.
He says that result of the Samoan incident
England France, Germany and Japan have the
right to forbid the annexation, and We demand
that these Powers shall proceed to is
abe" The writer argues also, that there are iea
why America will not dare 10 annex Hawaii.
navy TO guard Hawaii, and the competition OF
Hawaiian sugar with the cane product OF Lousl-
ana. He says that the Nation Of the Pilgrims.
William Penn and Washington VIII not in This
matter "gratfy their National vanity and thereby
sacrifice the bcrciits of the three races of the
world ,he Kanakas the yellow ana the white
The kindly sentiment in Japan tor ina ,he ntcH
Minister Dunn took his departure from Toxic.
Many officials and Officials saw him off. among
romya. AS wei as The Ministers from Italy Great
Britain Spain. Holland and China.
As 10 Mr.. Shormdn'S dispatch TO the BRUSH foN-
ernmen, on he seal question. The japanese papers
point ont that the Interests Of the United states.
Japan and Russia alike In protecting the fur
seals and "a offers The Japan Mail" adds: AT
all events Japan has to he consulted and in view
Of rccen, events some Toxic Journals think she
may not show any strong inciinaton 10 entertain
We should be surprised II such forecasts were war
ranted by events Japan Is concerned in the pres
ervation Of the seals and otters and the discussion
of measures 10 thai end ought to be- quite nde-
pendent Of irrelevant matters Ike The Dngley Tariff
b!ll ana the annexation Of Hawaii
The Toxic Chamber Of Commerce has received
from ine japanese Minister at Washington Mr..
Hoshi, reply 10 iis telegram concerning the Cnied
Si9te- Tariff act. In the of the repy the
Minister An Increased tarin was affirmed al
most simultaneously with the victory OF the Re
pIbl.cans I'll IN. election OF the President in
November iast. Conferences have been frrnucnfl,
held by the Republican party sine. hat timc with
regard TO the iarn question and have from The
outset requested the authorities not TO levy heavy
taxes upon the imports from Japan Moreover
after Congress met IN special session | openly an
States Government on he sui,-
jec and presented a memorial TO both houses point
ing Out ne gross injustice that the revised tariff
Wopld infiict upon Japan: also intimatng that
should the iarir be enacted. only would IL In-
lurously infiucDce JaDan's commerce with America.
but II would also bring about lamentablc conse-
quences in the friendly relations OF the two coun-
tries. In fact, did al in my toward effect
ing the curiaiment OF the tariff"
The Minister speaks with sat isfactOn of the nros
pect OF recession Of the Increased duties on tea
and fancy mating