New-York tribune., 1906-12-06
JAPAN LIKES MESSAGE.
THINKS THE PRESIDENT.
CcntroDessy Likely To Be Settled in
Courts-No Nesc Treaty.

Washington, Dee 6.-lnuufry to-day disclosed
The fact that the legal proceedings 10 be taken
sn San Francisco by the United States Attorney
sn regard 20 the admission Of japanese 10 the
public schools OF that city without discrmna-
fion were .nspsred by Secretary Root, who ex-
pressed the opinion that II would he one way
Of erectusIly disposiny of the controversy.
That the Presidents views on the subject
meet with the hearty approval Of the japanese
government was made evident to-day. when
viseount Aoli the japanese Ambassador, said
he had personally thanked the President for
what he said in his message
rumor purportfng 20 represent the latest
phase Of the japanese question 10 the effect that
q new treaty between the United States and
Janan was 10 he negotiated. designed 70 remedy
any defects I'm The one IN force was set AT
vest when both Viscount Aoln and Secretary
Root denied that such a thing was in con-
temptation.
The California members of Congress have re-
ceived what they consider satisfactory assur
ence that the President did not desire 10 be
understood saving I'm the japanese section Of
sis message that he would use the military force
OF fhe United States in forcing japanese into
she California schools in which white children
ere taught. II Is said 10 have been his purpose
30 convey the idea that he would use the mill
tHry 10 protect japanese against mob violence.
Caifornians take offence at this interpreta-
tton OF the message, and agree that the Pres-
dent should do everything in his power 10 pro-
tect japanese as well as all other foreigners
against violence
This whole san Francisco affair Is proving To
Ne tempest in a teapot" Representative Julius
Kahn said to-day. TT will die out rapidly a.
soon as there IS general understanding as to
Why California takes the position il does The
courts and not the public must settle all the
legal questions Involved in the san Francisco
school situation. We are glad To know that the
administration is taking steps to institute action
sYhich will give the courts a chance 10 pass on
fhe validity Of The San Francisco school boards
action"
Representative Jenkins. Of Wisconsin. chair
rnsn Of the House Committee on the Judiciary.
made the following statement to-day on the
Japsnese situation:
Primarily, IT might he said The entire schoo,
sreFton is under The absolute control Of the state
by he treaty IHaking power. I-nauestionably a
1rss, Sah b. be made covering and including the
treaty does or does not cover and Include IL That
corIts d@cide Tier is no % o or sfjfi, G '4e ne
talking war u is worse than silly. 1t is cruel
s. even 70 express an opinion All The facts 3f oTe
5sR sIe Ii$ csrf f pn6S and apprehend that bg
can implicitly trust President Roosevelt he IS
hig enough 70 defend the honor and dignity Of the
nation, AND At the same time viii do ali in hi-
occasion.
an NOT state riShrs man. IN the sense IN
elnch u IS ordinarily understood but there is no
man IN Tho country tenacious
ef thN states under tho Constitution than ] am
th9destlol'1hN tha rights OF the under fha
constitution VIII he carefully looked after II any
government. ~ .-Sii 0i
IL @ rne question IS not covered by treaty. Japan
siaS no cause Tor complaint. for IN a case OF This
Slng n not covered by treaty. the ration cannot ba
q responsive Tor the action Of the stste acting
within its sovereign rower II The Clnes,ioH a.
covered by treaty. this ebida
siipulations violate them al the rsl ~ ~ ''
Without debate the Senate adopted a rssol,,-
ton to-day calling on the Secretary Of com
Tnerce and Labor TO furnish copies of ell oeicio,
'e'elS' 'elesfans' reports. etc, Led in the de-
partment in connection with the jDy--tfe-a tt,, -
'he Japanese schools controversy. The resou-
lion was presented by Senator Flint or cal
ifornia.