The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-28
THE SENTIMENT or ASA.
The Growth OF a Common Spirit Stln,'i-
lated hN the Japanese Triumph.

To THE EDITOR or IHF SrS-Sr! IN"
assertion Of MIR, Oscar I. Crosby that Their"
was up to two years ago no SUCH th'nr ~
Asiatic consciousness may be accepted -
true. and that the awakening oil II by ina
Japanese war is limited IL probably also true
but there are indisputable eNldeh''s 'taN "
is growing rapidly.
In proof of this it is only necessary to mem
ton the existence OF the Asiatic Ieag,I organ
lied by the Japanese statesman. the lt'
Prince Konouye. just before the war. with It'
motto of Asia for the Asiatics and its men'-
bership OF natives Of every eastern Aslato
race from the Indian Ocean to the Sea OF
Japan. In further proof may be cited 'hs
kilograms and addresses sent to the Mikad'
from all parts OF India after each great 'Iapa-
nese victory over the Russians: and even IN
Mussulman Turkey the Japanese successes
have evoked expressions OF sympathy.
1t is true that heretofore in Asia religion has
held the place Of what in Europe is called
natrlotism but the pressure and nGGressions
OF the West are giving rise to ne " conscious
ness among the Asiatic races that bids fair to
bind them toge Their in self defense. and every
victory OF the Japanese gives il fresh stimulus,
One has only TO read the papers from all parts
OF India and the further eastern countries 10
he oi IN mda ap
where he is student in technical school.
describing the lpuenGe OF his .a " s u. nnh1
ln8h, BAYS he bco' oil
feelings. begins to show signs, Of patriotic
life when he comes here. The best proof OF
Japan's life giving influence "a afforded by
the fact that it awakened in the heart Of so
unworthy a youth as myself firm resolutions
to help forward the regeneration OF my
mother country There is not another land
like Japan in the whole world"
This In but one sample out OF many might
give and think justfes the sentence from a
Sun article quoted by Mr., Crosby at the be-
ginning OF his letter to which he takes excep-
ton, 80 far at least as India is concerned:
Indeed the Indian people of all races and
creeds are so stirred by the events Of the war
that hardly a week passes but articles appear
in the British newspapers speculatinR on the
consciousness to British rule In Asia. and MEN
like Col. Sir Thomas Holdich. intimately ae-
auainted with Indian and Asiatic sentiment.
express. AZ he did forth Rht ago at public
meeting In London the opinion that EnGlands
prestige In Asia depends on the clear outward
and visible evidence that che !s strong.
true OF the conditions In Central Asia and
lv modified II MIR. Crosby would repeat his
Journey now News travels fast even in those
regions nowadays. and though the details
may not be clear or accurate. probably no
would find that In every bazaar. on the highest
plateau. and in the remotest nomad encamp-
ment. men are discussing the world stirring
events that are passing In Manchuria. and
speculating on how 1t may affect their for
tunes. In conclusion ! would say. too, with
Mr.. Crosby. look to Asia. and l would add.
and take care to do nothing to make the many
In 1t one. +.
NEW YORK. June 81.