New-York tribune., 1907-06-08
ALLIANCE NOT NEEDED.
l.. S. REPLY TO FRANCE
Effort to induce America to Make
ConUcntiOn 1cith Japan.

Paris June 7.-One Of the immediate results
of the Franco-Japanese understanding which is
IN the point of being signed has been the
tender by France Of her good offices TO the
United states in case she can be of service in
rrornoting a complete understanding between
the United States and Japan. covering their re-
snective interests in the Far East
France believes that the United States should
become party 10 the series of agreements re-
car+lv made by the powers guaranteeing the
status quo in the Far East the best means
of avoiding possible future complications and
Notwithstanding. and has formally communi-
rated 10 the United States government her
readiness now or in the future. to further nego-
,iations in that direction.
The washington government. while not avail
t,r itself oF Frances services, expressed in tts
replv its deep appreciation Of the friendly offer
According TO the Figaro" the text of the
Franco-Japanese convention is short, consist
ing Of a declaration followed by statement
The declaration IS said TO be as follows:
France and Japan. being mutually desirous
of reaching an understanding and strengthen
irg their friendly relations, and having exam
ined their interests in the Far East-namey
the sovereignty of France over Indo- China and
the occupation of Kwang-Chau- Qeased
fror,7 China in 1898 by France) and the occupa-
tion Of Port Arthur by Japan and the protection
over Corea by Japan-agree that the recognition
of the independence and integrity Of China is
the best guarantee Of their interests. and pro-
claim this principle in order to strengthen the
interior peace and security of China, so neces-
sary 10 all European interests
In consequence, France and Japan mutually
guarantee the continental status quo
Although the convention does not include
commercial treaty for Indo- China, pending the
conclusion Of such a treaty it guarantees the
most favored nation treatment for japanese in
Indo-China and French subjects of Indo-China
in Japan
correct
Washington. June While the American
government admits receiving the French tender
Of good offices TO promote stable understand
ing between the United States and Japan. the
practical use 10 which such a tender be
put is not regarded as apparent at the present
time The French representations have been
received. however. in the same cordial spirit in
which they were extended, which constitutes the
whole transaction.
The only negotiations between the United
States and Japan which can be said to be pend
ing or likely 10 be the subject Of intercourse in
the near future relate TO the terms Of possible
immigration treaty. Nothing whatever has
arisen between the two nations to preclude the
most straightforward and direct dealing on this
question
From a diplomatic viewpoint the San Fran
cisco incident is closed. The way has been
pointed out whereby those Japanese who were
injured the result of a mob attack
cover damages from the city Of San Francisco
under the state code OF California. II is pointed
out that the Tegrettable reminder Of this
incident IS the use which a portion of the press
IN both countries IS making Of it to create hos
tile sentiment.
With diplomatic relations between the United
tates and Japan not only uninterrupted, but
18th nothing on the horizon which leads TO ap-
-rehension, the French offer IS regarded. it
as extended. as making most happy addition
the cordially between the two nations.
ne general principle Of the integrity Of China
as first laid down by the late John Hay who,
secretary OF State. after the beginning OF the
war between Russia and Japan in 1904 addressed
note q both the belligerent and other powers ask
ING that the status quo in China might be
nations addressed.