The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24

no one strong influence could have been
brought to bear upon the men who thus
held the destinies of millions.
Every great power would have held
aloof, dreading compromises or fearing
after consequences, for each would have
had some ak to grind, some stake in
the settlement. But President Roose-
welt was certainly the man sent for q
great purpose, strong and genial, with
sound judgment and warm sympathy
He has accomplished what no other
could have done, and stands today the
man most to be enried as the worlds
greatest benefactor.
Japan's Wisdom.
The action of Japan rs IN complete
harmony with her national traditions,
and is the outcome not of a momentary
generosity, but of wise and balanced
knowledge OF what really constitutes
national advancement.
She has gained all she set out to de-
mand. she has proved herself mistress
or the Far East. She has taken rank
with the great nations of the world.
and has proved her absolute efficiency
by land and sea But she has done
something more. She has shown that
contrary to the creed of most other
nations money Is not the national idol.
that the development or those possess
The sky is of sapphire blue. and the
material and moral advancement Of her
people rank with her lar above gold
European precedent would have given
her the indemnity she demanded. Her
own supreme common sense taught her
that she had infinitely more 10 gain
by the blessing-of peace than could be
obtained through the fortune of war.
Once more our boosted European
superiority would do well to study the
lesson given to US by the land OF the
Rising Sun. for truly It appears to many
that new light is coming from the
East. a practical realization OF the real
meaning of the Golden Rule.
Korean Climate.
Mrs. Bishop. the S-cat woman tray
eler. speaking Of ko-ez. sars that its
climate Is the finest In the world This
ancient Hermit Kingdom" which is
about 10 pass under the control of
Japan, is paradise of superb forests,
glorious mountains and fertile valleys.
The sky is of sapphire blue. and the
foliage in autumn rivals the giories Of
California.
Sho Shen," The land of the fresh
ness OF the morning" is the name given
10 this garden OF Eden. but the train of
the serpent has sapped the joy of this
earthly paradise. No government PAS
ever been more corrupt. no nation gov
erned with such relentless cruelty.
The pressure put By officials on the
people has been So disastrous that all
incentive TO work has been DESTROYED.
II merchant prospered he has
imply been at once compelled TO pay
loan which he knows he will never
recover The alternative was atrocious
torture The sinews Of his leg would
De TORN asunder. or he would be fiogged
until the flesh parted from the bone.
Ire conditions of the town of Seoul
are indescribable. The people are living
in mud novels situated on the edge ~
a Shiny ditch. which contains the re-
fuse, where children and dogs plav
among the hideous offaL
No country. on the other hand has
maintained more extraordinary court
splendor than this oppressed peopIe
The King passes through the wretcbed
streets surrounded by attendants in silk
and gold. bands of drums and pipes.
soldiers In ancient armor. dignitaries in
shining gold
coS DAooppcclIug.
This chaos Is being reduced to cosmos
by tbe steady, strong hand OF japanese
government Last November a railway
was opened, and the capital has now
got an electric tram car When, how
ever. this modern mode OF locomot!or
was first introduced IL was attacked
by the popuIace. who believed II had
disturbed the patron saint of the place.
The anomalies existing in Korea are
well described by F. a. Mckenzie. who
says:
"Conjure up a city where the men
ride on electric tramways. and the
better class of women are never allow
ed TO walk the street or show their faces
in public. where the mayor is chosen
because OF his skill as a sorcerer. but
uses the newest Swedish telephone to
transact business with his collcag CUES.
where the king sits under the rays of
an incandescent light while deciding the
number of devils that shall be displayed
and n1agicians engaged for his mother S
funeral. That is Seoul
The people are peaceful and timid
Their Incidence is probably due 10 the
passivity engendered by years Of op-
preston. They have no religion since
the Observation-Disclosures OF Buddhism gen
erations ago.
Who can tell what japan may accom-
piish for this wonderful country?
A storm in a tea cup is occupying &C
clesiasticai minds here as TO whether IL
right for women to enter a church