The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-30
TAPS MAKE APPEAL
ASK CHAMnERs OF COMMERCE TO
 SETTLE FRISCO SITUATION.
UnIens Trouble is Stopped, it VIII Have Unhappy Effect on Commercial Relations of the Two
 NntfOnm.

Tokio, June 29.--At joint meeting of seven Chambers of Commerce here, it was resolved to address the Cham bers of Commerce in America as fol- lows:
 sIt has always been a matter of pro- found satisfaction to the people of Ja- pan to witness the standard growth of cordial relations between our two countries and of our community of in- terests in the fields of trade and com merCe.
 But since last year the people in a section of your country have, unfortun- ateiy acted in a manner calculated to prejudice the legitimate rights of Ja- pauese people, who have been frequently subjected to unjust humiliation at the hands of the lawless element prevailing there. The right of education has been denied them; their houses have repeat edly been attacked, their property de- stroyed without the least caAse or provocation, with the result that not sonly have the treaty rights of the Ja- panese been disregarded, but their per sons and property also have been ex- posed to serious dangers
 Tt Is to be extremely regretted that such unfortunate incidents should be allowed to occur so frequently, as 1t is stepped, the in-feeling which our coun- skrymen are now constrained to harbcr egainst the peeople of a single section n America, may eventually have an unhappy effect on development of the Commercial relations between the two Nations. for while the United States is m good customer for our natural prod ncts, Japan Is also increasing her de- fnand for American goods and prom <4e6 to become one of the most import MSit markets for your corresponding and prosperous industries.
 ''We, therefore, venture to address You and express our views on the sltu- Mtion. confident in the hope that they M-iI be shared by you and that you will oensider the mater on the right princi- ples of national intercourse and the fnlstuaf advantages of trade relations"
 The Chambers of Commerce have also addressed President Roosevelt as follows:
 s.we have always watched with pro- found satisfaction the growing strength of the bonds of traditional friendship between America and Japan, &coupled with the steady progress of the commerce between the two nations. It is. therefore, a source of deep regret and concern to learn of the actions frequently reported since last year of q section of the community fin San Francisco against Japanese residents there, whose persons and property have thus been exposed to serious dan- ger While thoroughly appreciating your unremitting efforts fin the cause Of justice. we humbIy think that if such abuses are allowed to continue, the development of commerce based on the friendly relations of the two na- tions may be eventually retarded.
 "We, the undersigned, representa- lives of Chambers of Commerce in Ja- pan, taking special interest in the pro- motion of our mutual ecdnomic rela- tions. are unable to remain silent spec tators of this state of affatra We, &C., cordingly. have addressed the princi- pal Chambers of Commerce in America, Inviting them to exert their best en- daavors for the amelioration of the sit- ua3fon and relying at the same time pn your personality and wisdom, for a ppesdy and satisfactory solution of existing di11culties and we respectfully nnnea1 to you for your friendly spirit"