Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-08
IMMIGRATION
ONL Y PROBLEM
SAY US HA YASHI
JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER
SPEAKS
pEPREcATEs TALK OF FRICTION
WITH U. 8.
"Cause Of Civilization and Community
Interest Demand Lasting Peace"
His Observation-Disclosures
O'Brlen In Favor
BY Associated Press.

TOXIC, Nov. 1.-The official silence
so long consistently maintained by
Japan on the subject of the relations
of the United States and Japan in con-
nection with the persistent reports of
friction was broken today by Minister
of Foreign Affairs Hayashi. He pre-
faced his statement by expressing the
hope that q sincere pronouncement by
the foreign minister of Japan would
prevent further Misrepresentation and
finally result In disrcediting those who
are constantly circulating false and
harmful reports. He spoke not only as
foreign minister but as repres enting
the sentiment of the entire cabinet and
the public.
Minister Hayashi said that the rela-
tions between Japan and America were
as smooth and cordial as ever, and the
cause Of civilization as well as COM
munity of interests demanded their
lasting peace and friendship. His pro-
nouncement confirms the views ex-
pressed on every hand by politicians,
newspapers and others.
Minister Hayashi admitted that the
immigration question was the most
serious matter and was uppermost in
the public mind, but he was positive
that it would be settled without fric-
tion. Already it practically has been
decided, he declares The Japanese
government proposes to control emil
grafton in such manner as to benefit
Japan and at the same time conform
to the wishes of America and is taking
the most active steps in this direction.
He believes that Japan will be able to
solve the question in this matter, 1t
requiring only the patience of the peo-
pies of both countries.
One thing certain Ia that the .JaDan-
ese government is not solicitous for the
immigration If its people into any
country.
| Minister Hayashi said:
! THE only thing causing anxiety in
the mind of the public here is the inn
migration question, but far from being
unduly excited, the people of Japan are
satisfied to rest the case, in full con-
fdence that 1t will be adjusted in a
manner worthy of both nations, by the
fair minded people of America who
have earned that name by a pre-
eminently just and liberal policy in the
! extreme east during the last half CEN
| tury
According to reports from various
sources dealing with what Is called the
Japanese situation, it appears certain
that portion of the press of the United
States is bent on representing an ulti-
mate conflict with Japan as inevitable,
| and in order apparently to subserve this
| special purpose events of trif1ing inn
portance are magnified into matters
portending grave consequences. Facts
| that can be explained easily and natu-
rally by the commonest kind of com
mon sense are commented on and called
| into question on far-fetched hypo-
theses, and the uninitiated public grad
ually Is led into the vague belief that
| the relations of Japan and the United
States are anything but smooth and
cordial. These Misrepresentation are
incomprehensible and we are unable to
explain them except on the ground Of a
political or financial nature
THE repeated publication abroad of
intimations of strained relations is de-
plorable, chiefly on account of the bane-
full effect 1t cannot fail to produce up
on commerce, a delicate plant which
| thrives only in the genial atmosphere
of mutual confidence and cordial inter-
dependence.
"a relieving feature is found in the
happy fact that these ominous state
ments find no echo on this side of the
| Pacific. Notwithstanding reports to the
contrary, the people of Japan regard
the situation with a sense of complete
complacency and absolute confidence.
1t is true that at the time of the San
| Francisco troubles popular feelings of
| modification and resentment were
aroused, but our people knew that the
hostile feeling In America was only
local and temporary, and their con-
fidence in the fairness and justice of
the Americans never deserted them,
even in those trying days
''At present the situation in Japan is
calmer than ever. 1t Is impossible to
find single newspaper out of a vast
number of journals of all shades of
opinion with an unfriendly sentiment
toward America. I allude to news
papers having any standing in Japan
The correct attitude of these few
moulders of public opinion is the most
eloquent and irrefutable testimony OF
the absolute pacific nature of the popu-
lar mood in Japan. Notwithstanding
that some newspapers assert that the
Japanese attitude is bellicose, say
4 again that that is inconceivable."
In conclusion Minister Hayashi said
emphatically:
"The attitude assumed by the Jap
anese government which after all is
only reflection of public sentiment, is
that 1t is convinced that the cause OF
civilization as well as community In
terest demands lasting peace ano
friendship between the two nations
bordering the Pacific"
Relations between United States Am
bassador O'Brien and Foreign Minister
Hayashi are increasing in friendship
and cordiality. The Japanese govern.
ment has confidence in OBrien and II
may be presumed that the questions
affecting the future relations of the two
countries and amicable settlement of al
questions have been fully discussed. II
} Japanese OFFICIAL circles much attention
is being paid to Ambassador O'Brier
and admiration of his methods is ex-
pressed He was given an official re.
ception tonight, which was attended b,
over 200 Japanese and members of al
the foreign embassies and legations. i
was a brilliant affair Minister Hayash