The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-07-10
Little Peace Talk Is Heard at
The Hague Conference.
United States and Japan Are
Centers of Interest.
SITUATION STRAINED.
Some Pointed Notes Reach
Washington from Toxic.
We Must Go to Europe to Learn
the News.

London, July 1O.-The correspondent
of the Daily Telegraph at The Hague
sends in a column dispatch which pur-
ports to reflect the views prevailing
there on the Japanese-American situa-
ton which he declares to be more alb
sorbing than the conference itself The
correspondent says that as a result of
his inquiries he learns the situation is
really strained, although both govern
ments are trying to conceal the fact
he asserts that since June 20 the ques-
tlon mas entered upon an acute phase
Japan has been sending the United
stating without bitterness but in the
clearest terms the dilemma that unless
washington is able to control Califor-
mia, Japan will consider herself free to
act directly against California. Moth
ing, however, yet has been exchanged
precluding a pacific settlement but
many OF the japanese at The Hague
are OF the opinion that the Japan gov
ernment ought to act without delay and
not give American time to utilize her
vast resources and economic potentiali-
ty, hundred fold greater than Jap
ais to perfect warlike preparations.
In an editorial article the Telegraph
says it does not identify itself with the
statements of its correspondent at The
Hague believing them to be charged
with undue dependency At the same
time the paper continues, they are made
upon a notable authority and they cam
not be read without profound uneasi-
ness. The Telegraph is convinced, how
ever, that the craftsmanship of both
countries will be stl ong enough and the
instinct of the two great nations are
enough to hold mad chauvinism in
leash.
Nevertheless" the paper declares,
''it is impossible to deny the danger
of the situation. The present peace
conference from its opening has
created disagreement and friction
tending to make worse instead of inn
prove the relations of the powers. The
last assembly at The Hague was fol-
lowed by great conflicts; we can only
pray that the present one may not be
succeeded by more terrible calami-
ties'
|, In conclusion after a full discussion
of the points of difference the Tele-
graph declares it is not a color ques-
ton but fundamentally an economic
question. 1t says further:
I'VE trust our allies will take it at
that and realize the point of national
honor has been accidentally caught up
with the problem, but is not perma-
nently involved in 1t. Any attempt to
settle the question by arms whatever
the immediate issue would mean
sooner or later a hundred years con-
f1ict.''
In Case of War.
Des Moines, Ia. July 10.-Neither
Japan or the United States want a war
at this time. said Congressman Hull
chairman of the house committee on
military affairs this morning. There
is a big element in Japan who well
come war, but the ruling classes are
too wise to pick a quarrel with the
union.
'If there is war we will at first
lose the Philippines and the Hawaiian
islands. but we would triumph in the
end for the United States would build
warships and fight out a victory.
dfWo rp the only nation which
conduct a war and get rich at the
same time
VIII Take 1t Back
Toxic July 1O.-The Hochi will to-
morrow withdraw the interview with
Sakamoto. The latter was
quoted as saying that American naval
officers were brilliant social figures but
deficient in professional training and
practice and that the crews of Ameri-
can ships would retreat rather than
fight Japan.
simultaneously with the withdrawal
of this interview. the Hochi will pub
lish an anonymous interview with
Japanese naval expert, highly eulo-
CYSTIC of the efficiency of the present
navy and the high standard of its
gunnery.
Denied by Both.
Washington, July 10.-From the state
department. and from the japanese en-
bassy here came swift and conclusive
denial today of the accuracy of the
statement cabled from The Hague to
the London Daily Telegraph and re-
printed in this country to the effect
that Japan has made categorical de-
mands upon the United States govern
ment for satisfa actfon in connection with
the treatment of Japanese in San
Francisco and has served notice of her
Intention to deal with the Californians
herself If the national government fails
to do so.
At the state department, 1t is said,
hat the American public is fully aware
Of the nature of all the exchanges that
nave taken place on this subject; that
there has been no correspondence OF re-
cent date and that there are no ne
in progress between the two
governments. This statement is fully
confirmed at the Japanese embassy
where, moreover 1t is positively stated
hat Ambassador Aoki is not going to
Japan next fall as was reported in a
Japanese newspaper.