New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-13
TURKEY BLOCKS JAPAN.
UnscHling to Concede an Rights
Granted to Other PO7cers.

Constantinople, Nav 12.-The negotiations by
which Japan is seeking to establish Japanese
embassy at Constantinople have encountered
rather serious stumbling block. Japan wishes
TO he treated the same footing the great
powers of Europe with respect to the 'capitula-
tons by which Turkey gives foreign powers
certain supervision over her internal affairs. in
Guiding schools missions, consular courts etc.
The Porte is firmly opposed to conceding these
privileges to Japan, all the efforts of Turkey
within recent years have aimed at the restric-
ton and ultimate abolition of these privileges
TO foreign powers
The efforts of Japan 10 establish diplomatic
relations with Turkey date back to the period
preceding the Russo-Japa nese War. and were
renewed later at different intervals. In No
vember last year fresh attempt made dur
ing the presence I'm Constantnople of two
Japanese staff officers one of whom sub
sequently went TO BagGad. These officers were
the bearers of a large number of japanese dec
oratons for Turkish officials. II is said in Off
cial circles that the negotiations are still going
on. although reticence is observed regarding the
place where the negotiations are being con
Quoted.
On the surface there are no Indications that
any Of the European powers are actively lp-
posing the establishment of n japanese en-
bassy at Constantnople. There is no official
opposition at least. but fl is by no means i'm
probable that certain powers would find it m
their interest TO work against the project. II
is only necessary 10 recall the difficulties the
American ambassador. Mr.. Leishman. had to
overcome to obtain recognition of his elevated
rank It is obvious that the presence of A Jap
anese diplomatic representative would naturally
tend to strengthen the position of the British
ambassador in view of the Anglo-Japanese alIi-
ance- This probability might account for the
unfavorab bic attitude which has been limited ct
on the part of certain powers
It is believed here that Prince Fushimi at
present visit TO Europe. will come to Con-
stantinople and use his personal influence to
bring about a settlement. The Turkish gov
eminent is disposed TO view favorably Japan-s
desire TO open diplomatic intercourse with Tur-
key. except for Japanese pretensions to have
the same right as the great powers of Europe.
In Turkish circles it is felt that the object cf
Japan is not much to develop trading rea-
tions with Turkey political having to do
with Turkeys position neighbor to Russia
Another reason which makes the Sultan per-
sQnally inclined TO welcome closer relations with
the Far Eastern empire is the hope that Ma
hometan missionary propaganda in that coun-
try may he encouraged.
Paris, May 1.-THE announcement Of the an
preaching nomination Of japanese Ambassa-
the diplomatic representation of Japan in Fu-
rope. is entirely satisfactory to France whose
relations with Japan most friendly The
view is expressed in diplomatic circles that no
European power. except possibly Russia or Ger
many. has anything to lose by such an appoint
ment. Japan. it is pointed out, as d first class
power, has the right organize its diplomatic
representation abroad according TO its own de-
sires or requirements and without reference to
the wishes Of any nation other than the one
directly concerned. Diplomats here see abso-
lutely no grounds for opposition the part Of
any power to the efforts to bring the far ECa 81
into closer contact with the near East and "a
far as can be gathered the question of raising an
objection 10 the creation of Japanese embassy
at the Porte has not even been mooted in official
French quarters.
Berlin, May 12-Ofical quarters here are
somewhat Indifferent to Japan's desire to estab-
fish an embassy at Constantinople. The belief
Is expressed that Russia would not try TO pre-
vent the establishment of a Japanese embassy
and ii is also understood that Germany does not
object One of the leading members of the diplo-
matte corps remarked that Japan was actively
extending her diplomacy in all parts of the
world-not only in Turkey. but in South Ameri-
can countries well.
London May 12.-The British official attitude
Is decidedly favorable 10 the establishment of =
japanese embassy at Constantinople Janan &c
considered fairly entitled 10 rank with other
first class powers, and besides England,s ali
ance with Japan would give England the benefit
OF Japans official presence at Constantinople
1t is understood that the British Ambassador
Sir Nicholas OConor is lending his influence
with the Porte 20 have Japan placed on the Same
footing as the other great powers.
CHINESE OFFICIALS APPOINTED