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Is a piece Of characteristic American
bluff perhaps one Of the biggest 20
hucal bluffs ever known TO the world.
If IL is not a bluff there is no getting
around IL that II is meant as a demon
stration 10 impress Japan with the
prowess Of the American navy. Already
IL has had its good effects. We notice
that the jingoistic press of japan is
thinking more seriously before speak
ing. and from other sources we hear
that the Japanese are deeply impressed
with the announced program"
Naughty Spirit Toned Down.
This diplomat indicated that his en-
bassy had received reports within the
last few days from the consuls of his
country at San Francisco, Seattle, Port
land, and other Pacific coast cities. de-
seribing the good effect this program is
having toward toning down the
naughty spirit Of the japanese en- the
coast.
According to this official. the Ameri-
can Government will, doubtless, eventti-
alIy proceed with its plans at any rate
Inc activity on the Pacific coast is
. oouetlesS Impressive. Secretary Met
calf adds importance to the situation
by visiting the private and Government
snipyards. negotiating perhaps for the
purchase of a private yard or two and
following his footsteps are rumors Of
new docks, and big COaiing station at
Magdalena Bay
That. doubtless, looks like business
10 Japan, the official said land I'll
wager volumes have been written IN
the subject by the Japanese diploma TIC
and consular officials in this country.
IN reports 10 their home government
BY the time the feet is ready TO pro-
coed, the plans might be Cancelled at
the last moment, II the purpose of il
has been found to have been accom-
pliShed. II not doubtless the great
procession will make its way around
to the Golden Gate.
Magnificent Procession.
What a procession that would ber'
continued the diplomat. 1T will sur
pass anything Of the kind in all the
world A fleet OF more than thirty
vessels, I am told, including the col
fers, If it is a race against time.
the remarkable voyage Of the oregon
rushing 70 the aid Of the feet at San
tiago will pale into insignificance in
comparison. The whole world watched
the Oregon. but that was before we Eu-
ropeans realized what a wonderful and
capable and formidable nation America
was. Now. it's different. The fleet viii
not make such a race merely for sport.
there's politics in it. and while il no
doubt VIII be Tor the principal benefit
OF Japan, II may serve the purpose of
awakening new admiration for the
American navy on the part OF the Eu-
ropean powers, just as the victory over
the SpaniardS FIRST attracted our after
ton TO this country.
America Should Hold Supremacy.
If the fleet actually goes 10 the Pa
cific," this diplomat continued. 1t will
mean that America is determined to hold
the supremacy of the Pacific against all
Corners. And she should Her interests
in the Pacific are heavier than Japan s.
Lnlna. Of course, would be IN sympathy
with this movement. And so would be
Russia and Germany. In fact, I believe
that even England and France would
deeply regret their ally ever obtaining
control of the Pacific. The time IS now
ripe for this question to be determined,
and when the Atlantic fleet enters the
Pacific 1t Will be settled for all time.
japan will be shown where She belongs,
"A definite understanding will be reached,
and there will he no war"
Naval Attaches Return.
While most of the diplomats had left
Washington before the question of send
ing The feet to the Pacific came I'D. II
may he regarded as significant that a
number OF secretaries and military and
naval attaches have returned TO towr
within the last few days. The naval at
taches have been particularly busy. and
n is known that several Of them are In
close communication with their home
governments, they seeking every bit OF
Information concerning the plans OF the
Government regarding Admiral Evans
fleet.