New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS,
EDITOR OF THE JAPANESE TINES"
TALKS OF THEIR CHARAC, 70
TERISTICS

A distinguished looking Japanese. with the bright
est possible eyes. carefully trimmed imperial and
a springy. healthy step. IS NJ Zumoto. edtor-in-
chief OF THE Japanese Times. OF the principal
witness the coronation, and will spend most OF the
time previous to that royal in this city and
Boston.
80 Prince Henry says that American editors
rank with German generals?" said the Japanese
editor yesterday. He looked rather pleased at the
idea I'm country the editor could hardly
pect 10 rank with the general in the army. but,
then. you know we are fighting nation and
generals most important personages."
'If not with generals then. with whom do Japan
editors rank?' Mr.. Zumoto asked
When protests born OF modesty had been over
ruled ne replied:
I'VE have editors OF yellow journals who do not
rank at all. but the editors OF real newspapers
stand with the best in all the professions. They
are invited to dine with the Ministers. They belong
10 clubs with lawyers doctors. bankers and mer-
chants. and at these clubs the important peo-
pie in the country entertained. Perhaps I can
illustrate the status of the Japanese editor TO the
best advantage by telling you about of the
dividuals
There is Mr.. Hara. Editor Of the Osaka Maini-
Chi" for instance When Marquis Ito formed his
last Cabinet he became Minister Of Communica-
TONS and filled the important post with great
credit.
I'm Toxic we have several papers Of great po-
Ntical power. which edited by of the high
est standing in society. Mr. Shimada, Editor of the
Toxic Mainichi." is member of the House of
Representatives and known throughout the empire
as one of our best writer's and thinkers He is one
OF the few Japanese editors who have embraced the
Christian religion. Mr.. Tokutomi OF the 'Koku-
min.' held a most important post for a number
Of years in the Home Office. Mr.. Asahina of the
Nichi Nichl.' is great Russian scholar and
in close touch with the government. He is now
travelling IN that country for the purpose of study
Ing the industrial situation.
Greatest Of all japanese editors. perhaps was
MT + ukusaWa, who died last year. He was the DR.
Arnold OF Japan. the great educator. No man has
qone more than he did 10 advance cviZa ton there
His second son has succeeded him in the direction
OF the jill Shlmpo.' which has a large circulation
In financial circles
The japanese newspaper editor can saw almost
anything he pleases in his columns to-day taking
care or course. not to print libeous matter Ten
years ago the government censorship of the press
was abolished, and few editors have been in
uouoIe with the government since that step was
paper statements than do Americans which is a
FACTOR IN the great power of the Japanese press
AS sald beforehand am sorry TO confess five
nave yellow journals in Japan which are worse
pers simply ignore them and refuse enter into
The Editor of The Times believes that thare
Wll be a considerable falling off in the number of
undergraduate education.
we have developed national system of educa-
uon which does very well for our young men
said he. I'VE find that those who are educated in
hho~le0ge or Japanese law. literature and insti-
tutlons The knowledge OF American manners and
customs which they acquire does not entirely Off
set this defect. You will see more post-graduate
students in the future-young men who nave been
educated at home-who will come TO you for a final
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