Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-25
AMERICA AND JAPAN
Sweeping Formal Alliance Re-
garded as a Possibility.
INTERESTS HELD IN COMMON
influence Of Philippines and Chinese
Open Door.
HUMANITARIAN PROVISIONS
Germany and Russia Objective Point
-England's Cooperation Assured
: Other Considerations.

Other Considerations.
caused by the rumors Of an interruption In
the friendly Intercourse between the United
States and Japan, although, where this
misapprehension exists. 1t is in other minds
than those Of American or Japanese states
men. There have been many petty annoy
ances in the history Of the relations of the
two nations. and yet the world Of diplomacy
does not recall a single instance where any
OF them became the cause Of bitter ex-
changes.
The amity between those two powers
shows another thing-the possibility Of
two nations differing In ideals and ambi-
ton but having single interest In COM
mon-that Is to say, the preservation Of
peace and lofty humanitarian interests. 1t
has been suggested that japan Is danger
us to America because Of its imperialism
But this is declared to be wrong con-
clusion. Japanese imperialism is not ex-
tensive. 1t Is claimed; It Is rather inten-
sfve Japan has memories Of which she
may we'll be proud. and. 1t Is asserted, her
only desire now Is to enhance the glory OF
from her long isolation. is now living In
the full tide Of the rtvalries and ambitions
Of the great powers Behind all this. how
ever, there remains the spirit which leads
the people Of that empire to cherish and
maintain, even in the rush and whtri Of
the new career, whatever can be saved
firm the great things that fell to their lot
during many centuries OF seclusion.
Marked Preference for United States.
Japan's spirit toward America has been
manifest for many years. On different oc-
casions 1t was rumored the former had de-
signs upon the Philippines. The assertion
was wrong, because Japan did not and does
not want them, 1t is declared. All Japan ever
did in connection with the Philippines was
to show a marked preference as to the ma
ton she desired for her neighbor In those
islands. AS is well known. Japan has kept
steadfast to her first and instructive pref
erence for one power, In spite OF the schem-
ing of the many other great nations. who
for a long time have sought to win her
favor and regard. AS Mr.. Hioki the late
charge daffaires Of the japanese legation,
said in an interview in The Star. Japan
has chung to America only because OF an
instructive sentiment recognizing western
magnanimity. In turn. she has grown to
admire and respect Great Britain as the
masterful nation Of the old world.
It is an amity on the cooperative plan.
It is more than likely that Japan may give
material help to the United States in the
direction Of the Philippine policy, to extend
trade relations between the empire and the
colonies. or, which has been definitely de-
cided upon recently, the assurance Of an
understanding whereby military and stra-
tegical plans Of mutual and tremendous in
terest will be completed. The influence Of
this arranged plan Is not easy to under
stand at first thought, but Its magnitude Is
marvellous in case Of future trouble in Asia
between the nations, Of which there will al
ways be some. --e.--.
Two japanese Principles.
It must be borne in mind that whatever
Japan may do in the future, it will be done
in connection with these two principle: her
strong instructive dread Of Russia and cap
tivation by the impressive imperialism Of
Germany. Japan expects at any moment
to see either Russia or Germany looking
for q pretext for another foothold in Asia.
William II is not satisfied with Kiao-Chow.
His efforts toward getting an outlet in Asia
are too well known. He used Morocco as
q blind some months ago. but he failed.
For this reason Japan needs American sup
port, as America needs Japanese support,
grandizement, but for the expansion OF
commerce and the open door.
Germany and Russia, It Is asserted. have
planned, are planning and will plan to con-
troll Asia Minor. II this result should ever
be accomplished the Asiatic continent
would be SO far removed from the rest
Of Europe as though an ocean divided them.
It would permit Russia and Germany to
fortify the European boundary, giving them
in this manner more power than can be i'm
agined. In the end this plan would also Of
fer an outlet to Germany in the Mediter-
ranean. which she has coveted for 30 many
decades. In case OF trouble In China-and
only the combined japanese and American
forces can prevent 1.-THE two empires
across the Asiatic continent with amazing
rapidity and facility. In such case jap
anese predominance and American influ-
ence would rapidly decrease to nothing:
be helpless. because the combined fleets Of
these four nations could not cope with the
army movements Of Germany and Russia
under the excellent leadership Of "a Ger
man emperor.
Possible American Alliance.
The alliance between Great Britain and
Japan-the thorn in Germany's heart-was
well received by the United States. know
ing that, In q measure, It guarantees the
statue quo for almost the entire continent
Of Asia. apart from the empire Of Turkey.
AL that probably will follow Is an alliance
was discussed last spring by the admins
traton. OF course, republican ideals do
not permit q formal partnership. but. 1t
Is predicted. the year may eome-and soon
at that-when these unwritten laws and
principles modelled after past needs will
have to be swept aside.
The alliance should be brought about for
the CONSERVATION ana maintenance OF the
general peace In the regions of Asia. es-
pecially along the Pacific shores. and of
the Philippines: the preservation Of the
common interests in China by insurfng
nese empire. and the principle Of equal
opportunities for the commerce and Indus
try Of all nations in China. in conjunction
with the provisions Of the Anglo-Japanese
treaty; the maintenance OF the fisheries
rights of the respective parties In the re-
gions Of the Boring straits. Of the Phil
ippines and OF Saghalien. and the defense
Of their special interests In the said re-
gions
It is claimed that 1t should be agreed
that whenever, In the opinion Of either
the United States or Japan, any of the
rights and interests referred to above are
In jeopardy the two governments will COM
municate with each other and viii con-
slider In common the measures which
should be taken to safeguard all menaced
interests and rights.
Safeguards should be taken to the inter-