The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-11-09

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ton in this manner, It requiring only
the patience OF the peoples of both
countries. One thing certain is that
the japanese government Is not soil
citous for the emigration of its peo-
lple into any country.
Japanese People satishet.
During the interview Minister
Hayashi said:
The only thing causing doubt in
the mind of the public here is the
Immigration question. but far from
being unduly excited. the people of
Japan are satisfied to rest the case.
in full confidence that Il will be ad-
justed 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 century.
According to reports from various
sources dealing with what is called
the japanese situation, it appears
certain that a portion of the press of
the United States is bent on repre-
isenting an ultimate conflict with the
japanese as inevitable and in order
apparently TO subserve this special
purpose, events OF trifiing Importance
are magnifled into matters portend-
ing grave consequences. Facts tina,
can be explained easily and naturally
by the commonest kind of common
sense are commented on and called
into question in some far-fetched i'm
possible hypothesis and the uninitiat-
ed public gradually misled into the
vague belief that the relations OF
Japan and the United States.
These Misrepresentation are In
comprehensive and we are unable to
explain them except upon the grounds
Of financial nature.
THE repeated publication abroad
of limitations OF the strained rela-
tons is deplorable. chiefly on ae
count of the painful effect II cannot
but fail to produce upon commerce,
a delicate plant which thrives only
in the genial atmosphere of mutual
confidence and cordial inter-depent
ence.
"a relieving feature Is found in the
happy fact that these ominous state
ments find no echo ON this side of
the Pacific. notwithstanding per-
lsistent reports to the contrary, the
people OF Japan regard the situation
with a sense of complete complacency
and absolute confidence. IL Is true
that at the time OF the San Francisco
troubles popular modification and
resentment were aroued, but our peo-
pie knew that the hostile feeling In
America was only local and tempOr-
airy and their confidence in the fair
ness and justice Of America never de-
lserted them, even in those trying
days.
AT present the situation in Japan
is calmer than ever. II is impossible
to find in a single newspaper out of a
vast number of journals of all shades
of opinion an unfriendly sentiment
toward America. / allude TO news
papers having any standing in Japan.
The correct attitude of these free
lmoulders Of public opinion is the most
eloquent and irefutable testimony
Of the absolutely pacific nature of the
popular mood of Japan. Notwith-
standing that some newspapers as
sert that the japanese attitude is
bellicose. / say again that 1t Is incon-
Iceiyable."
In conclusion. Minister Hayashi
said emphatically and positively:
"The attitude assumed by the jap
anese government, which, after all,
Is only a reflection OF public senti-
ment, is that they are convinced that
the cause of civilization, as well as
community interest, demands lasting
peace and friendship between the two
nations bordering the Pacific"
In connection with this interview,
1t may be said that the relations be-
tween United States Ambassador
'o'Brien and Foreign Minister Hay
'ashi are increasing in friendship and
cordially. They have conferred fire.
quently since Mr.. O'Brien's arrival,
and 1t may be presumed tat the
questions affecting the future rela-
tions of the two countries, and al
amicable settlement of all outstand-
ing questions. has been fully dis