The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-07
In the Hope That 1t Will Stop
American Jingoism.
HE BLAMES THE PRESS
Says the Newspapers Keep
Trouble Stirred Up.
Community of Interests De-
mands a Lasting Friendship.

50 lOES consistently maintained Dy ia
pan on the subject of the relations of
the United States and Japan in con-
nection with the persistent rumors OF
friction, was broken today by an AS
scCiated Press interview with Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs Hayashi.
- He prefaced his statement by ex-
pressing the hope that a sincere pro-
nouncement by the foreign minister
of Japan and it's publication through
the Associated Press would prevent
further Misrepresentation and finally
fresult in discrediting those who are
constantly circulating false and harm
full reports. He spoke not only as for
eign minister, but as representing the
sentiment of the entire cabinet and
the public.
Minister Hayashi then said the re-
letions between Japan and America
were as smooth and cordial as ever
and the cause of civilization as well as
community of interest demanded their
lasting peace and friendship. In order
that full weight may be given this in
terview it is proper to state that 1t
was granted by the foreign minister
only after lengthy consideration of
the propriety of an official statement
at this time His pronouncement con-
nrms the views expressed to the As
ISOLATED Press on every hand by poll
UcanS, newspaper men and others.
immigration Question.
Minister Hayashi admitted that the
Immigration question was the most
the public mind, but he was positive
that it would be settled without fric-
tion. Already it practically has been
decided The japanese government
proposes to control emigration in
such manner as to benefit Japan
and at the same time conform to the
wishes of the American government
and is taking the most active steps in
this direction The foreign minister
believes that Japan will be able to
solve the question in this manner it
requiring only the patience of the
people OF both countries. One thing
certain is that the Japanese govern
ment is not solicftous for the imni-
grafton of it's people into any country. |
During the Interview, Minister Hay-
ashi said:
The only thing causing anxiety in |
the mind of the public here is the i'm
migration question, but far from be- |
ing unduly excited the people of !
Japan ale satisfied to rest the case in |
the fu+l confidence that it will be ad- |
1usted In manner worthy of botn
nations. by the fair minded people of |
America, who have earned that name
by a prominently just and liberal
policy i'll the extreme east during the
last half century.
American Jingoism
According to reports from yarious !
sources dealing with what is called |
the Japanese situation, it appears
certain that portion of the press of |
L
Ing an ultimate conflict with Japan as |
inevitable and in order, apparently TO |
su observe this special purpose, events |
or trjhlng importance are magniffed |
into matters portending consequences |
Facts that can be explained easily and |
naturally Oy the commoneSt kind of |
common sense, are commented on and |
callcd into question on some far
fetched, impossible hypothesis and the
upinitiated public gradually is led into
the vague belief that the relations of /
Japan and the United States are any-
thing but smooth and cordial These |
hensibie and we are unable to explain
them except on the ground of a poIfti-
cal or financial nature.
NThe repeated publication abroad
deplorable, chiefly on account of the
baneful effect 1t can not fail to pro-
duce upon commerce, a delicate plant |
which thrives only In the genial at
Dosphere of mutual confidence and
cordial inter-depen6ence.
Confidence in America.
"a relieving feature is found in the
happy fact that these ominous state
nlents find no echo on this side of the
Pacific notwithstanding persistent
reports 20 the contrary, the people of
Japan regard the situation with a
sense of complacency and absolute
confidence. 1t is true that at the time
of the San Francisco troubles, popular
aroused, hut our people knew that the
hostile feeling in America was only
local and temporary and their conf
dence in the fairness and justice of
America never deserted them even in |
those trying days.
"At present the situation In Japan is
calmer than ever. 1t is impossible to
find in a single newspaper out of a
vast number of journals of all shades
of opinion, an unfriendly sentiment
toward America. 1 al1ude to newspa-
pers having any standing in Japan
The correct attitude of these free
moulders of public opinion is the most
eloquent and frrefutable testimony IF
the absolutely pacific nature of the
popular mood in Japan. Notwithstand-
Ing that some newspapers assert that
the japanese attitude is bellicose, say
again that 1t is inconceiVable"
In conclusion Minister Hayashi said
and positively:
1.-The attitude assumed by the Japa-
nese government, which, after all is only
a reflection of public sentiment, is that
civilizatio as well as community of
Interest demands lasting peace and
between two nations, border
ing the Pacific"
In connection with this interview it
NAV be said that the relations between
Foreign Minister HayaShi are increas-
ng in friendship and cordiality. They !
nave conferred frequently since Mr.
O'Briens arrival and 1t may be pre- :
;uned that the questions affecting the !
,,1ture relations of the two countries
md an amicable settlement of all OUT
standing questions have been fully dis !
much attention is being paid to Am