The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-01

For the second time since his erro-
ne0usly reported recall from Washington,
Ambassador Aoki yesterday consented TO
talk for publication concerning affairs in
volving this country and Japan.
He discussed the matter of the reduo-
tion OF the Chinese indemnity to the
United States, the policy Of the open door,
his rerorted visit to the Pacific Coast.
and, among other things. declared that he
had never had any misunderstanding with
the President or with the State Depart
ment concerning any diplomatic affairs.
When asked whether he believed japan
would feel that the cancellation Of the
larger part Of the Chinese indemnity by
this country was prejudiciai to Japsn's
commercial interest, he declared he did
not think so.
Il believe" said the Ambassador. that
il rs q great generosity on the part Of the
American people and President Roosevelt.
II does not make any difference TO Japan
other than 20 create a good impression.
China owes US an indemnity Of 315. .oo0, 600.
and she has f9ty-nine years IN which 10
pay IT, She is able to pay it, and We are
not concerned about it.
We shall keep the open door in China.
You can go in-anybody can go IN. No
nation should be preferred. and none will
be All will be treated alike and i'm
partially. This is in accordance with the
principles laid down by the late Secretary
Hay"
Ambassador Aok said he deeply re-
gretted the recall Of Sir Chentung Lang
Cheng, but was disposed 10 believe that
il was in the nature Of a promotion
Discussing the subject of his talked-of
visit to the Pacific Coast, the Ambassador
said.
Until now, I have not said whether
or when I should go West It IS incor-
rect 70 say that my trip was postponed
because of the disorders in California
In my eyes there Is no disorder. conse-
qacutly I coul' not have nostphned my
trip on that account. when first I was
appointed 20 this post, I made up my
mind 20 visit the Pacific States. That
was long before there was any suspicion
Of trouble there. due 20 the strikes, and
even before the public school incident
Ny purpose, therefore. had nothing 10
do with either Of those matters Il was
planned TO enable me 90 learn how the
japanese on the Pacific Coast live II is
necessary for me to know that. But. Of
course. it would be impossible for me 10
interfere IN case any japanese had
troubles in the courts.
As 90 when I shall go 70 the Coast.
that is now very uncertain. II I 20 at
all | cannot make any announcement OF
my purpose in that respect The reason
my trip is postponed is because Of the
danger that il might be misconstrued.
Such Incorrect, unauthorized. and exag-
gerated statements regarding my inten-
ton 20 visit San Francisco have been
printed that I feel iHdspOsed 10 do any
thing 10 place myself in a position where
my actions and motives can be subject 10
such false deductions
Respect Their Government.
Concerning the jingo talk in Japan. the
Ambassador continued:
Il think the excitement. as Il is termed.
is over in Japan, and. anyway, I do not
think it was ever Of any particular sig
ltlllCdNttr he JdEd<be people NANe
great respect for the government. They
have been accustomed for many centu-
ries TO have deep reverence for Il, and
they are not accustomed TO rail at con-
stituted authority. Consequently, when
the government makes known it's posi-
ton on any matter. the people acquiescs.
In this country the habit Of obedience
to authority is not so well formed. The
country is still new, and many Of it's
Inhabitants have been citizens here for a
very short time only. Perhaps they could
not be expected to have that love and
reverence for it which comes Of centuries
Of uninterrupted national life
But much as we reverence our na-
tional traditions. we have elected to enter
the concert of Western nations and have
adopted the forms Of European civiliza-
tion. As a nation we do not wish to do
anything which might be a bar to our
progress. We are acting in the utmost
good faith. and We do not wish it thought
that We are quarrelsome or insinoere in
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