New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
SITUATION IN JAPAN.
Set Forth an Lecture Before Out
break of Var by Toxic Professor.

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To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Perhaps It may not be Of date for me
to offer you this communication and make the
readers Of your valuable columns acquainted with
the views which OF the scholastic portion OF
the Japanese hold on the situation OF Japan. DIT
T. Inouye is a professor of literature and philos-
ophy of Toxic University. A lecture which he
delivered a little before the outbreak of the war
is published in Of the recent issues OF Japan
periodical. and it may be taken as a falr specl
of those views. In the first place ne speaks
of the great phenomenon effecting radical change
In the history OF the worlds civilization from tTee
different points.
A When looked upon from the geographical
point of view, there Is much similarity between
Great Britain and Japan That being granted. such
a fact a Great Britain coming into an alliance
with Japan, q country far off in the East. must
be deemed great change In the worlds history
although there have been from time to time many
alliances and leagues within Europe between the
powerful states for maintenance Of the so-called
balance Of power. BY this change, japan. little
state of the Far East, appears to have been al
lowed to enjoy a somewhat equal footing with
those of the Occident-
B. From the racial point Of view. the Eu-
ropeans are, generally speaking, Of the Aryan
origin, while the Japanese offshoot Of the
Monaghan stock. Such fact as that the British
a European power, and the japanese nave become
allies must be regarded a phenomenal change
in the history OF mankind. And. moreover, such
fact as the japanese army ranging themselves with
the armies of Europe and America to crush the
Boxers of China, despite the fact that the Chinese
are OF the Monaghan race, like the japanese, must
serve to become great factor in the future history
of humanity. 1t goes prove clearly that neither
peoples of the same race necessarily agree nor
that peoples OF different races inevitably become
foes
C. From the religious point of view. Japan and
China are countries the prevailing religions of
which are Confuciansm and Buddhism, while Eu-
rope and America are Christian. Thus It appears
that difference in religion is not necessarily bar
rier to cementing one nation with another in mu-
tuay close relation.
DR.. Inouye shows that great responsibility de-
wolves on Japan future efforts. that she
deserve her position. He goes on to speak OF
Japan's Indebtedness to the great Occidental
powers-Great Britain France. Germany. as well
as America He pays high tributes to all these
countries for the intellectual benefits derived
from them. "as deep fathomless oceans and as
high as the cloud hidden peaks" He places
naturally Great Britain and America above the
others. He speaks highly or the Anglo-Saxon
sentiments Of freedom and liberty He is proud Of
Japan being in alliance with Great Britain and
closely bound to America
As to France and Germany. he speaks OF their
scientific culture. to which Japan is largely in
debted He especially lays stress upon the science
OF Germany. Japan has derived benefits from
Russia also rs says but those were almost in
evitaby OF a negative character.
Touching upon the general aspects OF the rela-
Of his Lecture he was Inclined 70 think that Russia
had a fun intent OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, menacing the
conflict inevitable sooner or later. II the mat
ter could have been set straight by mere diplomacy
most losing bargain In e9y case ana nG5ntns Is
SeweTef h1o loss 70 aa SIO shame IA not
ing than fighting. then war must be fought When
VIII cease. That point Is not attained as yet. We
must however, be most careful In the present case
not come any hasty conclusion to start
any rash movements-above ALL not TO fall into any
trap which any other nation might be schemins
After some reference to argument that the
issue OF does not necessarily depend pro-
portionately upon the number Of the population
and the extension OF the territory. ne goes on 10
appears that Russia is entertaining the hope Of
swallowing japan and converting her to Christian
Kishinen affair in the war Of subjugation OF the
perior to the Japanese as protector OF the cause
OF Justice and humanity the case might be ar =,
their trampling justice and humanity, how can
entertained by the Russians there could be no pro-
motion OF the cause OF justice and humanity Man
mainly as his objective What did the Russians do
Is # revolving idea for such people as the
Russians 10 try TO assimiate Japan TO herselfP Is
ought TO be crushed unhesitatingly. BY so doing
the world might gain turning point In Its social
velopment OF the great principles OF justice and
I'm fine" he concludes. Japan must become a
protector Of peace. She must not disturb peace by
provdcation she will be doomed as a destroyer Of
peace. and great disadvantage will be experienced
BY her for her future progress a nation. She
must rise only when she is forced to do so. Her
ideal be based upon the thought OF pushing
back an injustice or unrighteousness inflicted upon
her; in other words. It must be warranted by the
spirit OF frustrating the evil intentions OF the Rd
versary and checking him not TO repeat the same
injustice and unrighteousnesS-that IS to say. her
final aim be directed for securing lasting
War must be based on a Just cause. II is
not a task be undertaken IN order 10 sattate
appetite the cost OF ones neighbor.
II a be started wantonly II will be In direct
contradiction OF the grand principle OF humanity,
and will be a mere preparation Of injustice and
unrighteousness. Modern civilization never I'm any
way sanctions such We must. there
fore. always have this in view and be animated
cordngIy, and thereby, doing best. leave the
Judgment 10 Heaven" JUS HUMANUM
St James Park London. April Z. 1904