Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-07
But Japanese Press Is U.s.
ing Due Caution
About Extreme Measures Over
San Francisco Trouble.
Proper Officials Will Doubtless
Make Proper Settlement.

| Toxic, June 6.-The leading papers
| here whose opinions are worth quoting
| are silent on the question of demanding
an indemnity for the damage to Japan
csc establishments in san Francisco.
! Rcparation for the damage inflicted
and punshmentS for the culpritS IS eX-
pccted and it is believed that the gov
eminent il taking proper steps in the
| matter
Though the public here is irritated At
the hardness diSlayed in cffecting a so
| luton of the difficulty, opinion has not
yet reached the stage Of advocating an
any form. 1t is true, however, that pop
ular Indignation has reached degree
never before witnessed in the history Of
Japan'S relations with the United
States. 1t is thought by influential Jap
anese that the quicker the facts regard
ing the negotiations now III progress
here and in Washington are published
the better it will be for all concerned
as a stage has been reached when it
may prove dangerous to keep the Teo-
PIE III suspense or ignorance of what is
being done.
An experienced diplomat. who was a
nrOtege of Marquis Ito and is a promi-
nent figure in national affairs. said to-
day to a representative Of The Asso-
Gated Press:
america is the last country we eX
pccted complications with Japan. Ira
ditional friendship of the two nations
uniformly maintained by the govern
mcnt at Washington makes me almost
hesitate to believe that an anti-Jap-
aneSe sentiment exists in Uncle Sans
territory though the unfortunate oc-
currenccS stand unaSsailable. But be-
fore forming a final judgment in the
present instance it is absolutely neces-
saly to bear in mind that in America
the autonomy of the various states is
jealousy guarded and the slightest in
fringcmcnt or interference by the ma
tiOnal authorities is deeply resented.
Consequently the federal government is
in a most delicate position.
fortunately the Chief Executive of
the United States is g wonderful per-
sonality. Judging by his speeches and
writings, lie might be called the incar-
nation of the principles of Bushido.
There is no doubt that he is resolute
enough to cut this Gordan knot.
1.-THE Japanese cause in the present
instance is right throughout beyond the
shadow Of doubt. This is a fact i'm
possible to escape the enlightened judg-
mcnt of a parsonage like President
Roosevelt. | confidently expect that
justice will be meted out and the soon
er his action in this matter is made
known the better"
The Nicli Nichi, commenting on jap
anese and American relations, this
morning says:
Even traditional friendship will not
escape 4 rupture should incidents like
these that have occurred in San Fran
cisco be repeated. Whether or not the
sufferers are school children or restau-
rant keepers and the site of persecu-
ton be limited to California. it does
not alter the fact that our compatriots
are victims Of anti-Japanese outrages.
Japanese go there under treaty
protection. President RooSeveltS en-
lightrned message to the last Congress
was received here with eminent salts
faction but actual developments since
are q total failure.
what we want are not 50 many eX-
one act % efficient protection for the
treaty rights of Japanese. The waste
paper box is no destination for treaty
between japan and the United States"
Tn" general tone Of the Japanese
press is becoming outspoken and unless
an assurance in some form is made to
insure the safety Of japanese in San
Francisco, it is feared that the friendly
relations between both nations will be
endangered.
Count Okuma. leader Of the Progress
sives is outspnkcn rs usual, but it
should be remembered that while fully
deserving Of consideration his being out
Of office permits him n free expression
Of his opinions. Count Okuma general
ly occupies the position Of critic. When
in power his cabinet lived only "A few
months.