Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-10
ONLY TO CATCH VOTES
Present Anti-American Agita-
ton in Japan.
AMBASSADOR AOKI TRANQUIL
Thinks Existing Differences Are Capa-
BILE of Adjustment.
DECLINES TO EXPRESS VIEWS
Systematic Campaign Being Planned
to Gust the Ministry-Jingo
Tactics Employed.
DECLINES TO EXPRESS VIEWS

1t has transpired that the Japanese of the
ltical party of Japan, have entered into
alliance for the overthrow of the present
ministry in Japan and the annulment of
the clause in the immigration bill exclud-
ing japanese coolie labor from continental
United States. The preliminary steps in
the scheme. it is said will be to induce
the Toxic government to recall Viscount
Aoki, the Japanese ambassador to the
United States. and to demand apology,
and perhaps indemnity, from this gov
ernment for the alleged acts of violence
against Japanese subjects residing In San
Francisco.
With this end in view representatives of
the faction hostile to the Saionji ministry
have been in Washington to consult the
Japanese ambassador and the State De-
partment officials regarding the objection
able clause in the immigration bill, the
California school question and the recent
riots in San Francisco. The report which
they have sent to Toxic, it Is alleged, will
form the basis of a systematic campaign TO
bring anti-American demonstrations in
Japan and to force Foreign Minister Hay
ashi, if possible, 10 demand indemnity and
an apology on account of the Japanese dis
turbances in San Francisco.
Aoki Arraigned.
1t became known yesterday that T. Taxa
HdSHl, representative Oh lNe Seattle Japan
csc Society Company; O. Noda, representa-
tive of the San Francisco japanese Society
and X. Kawakami, staff representative of
the Yorozu daily newspaper of Toxic,
came to Washington April u and remained
until May l., during which time they were
negotiating with the Japanese ambassador
looking to the annulment of the japanese
immigration limitation law. This delesa-
ton failed in its purpose, and it is stated,
after charging Ambassador Aoki with
treachery to the japanese of the Pacific
coast and with misrepresenting conditions
to his home government, they telegraphed
to Ototaka Yamaoka, the personal represen-
tative of Count Okuma, who was awaiting
quest that he communicate with the anti
administration leaders in Toxic Messrs.
Takahashi, Noda and Kawakami had
interview with Assistant Secretary of State
Bacon May s. They then telegraphed
Yamoaka that they were dissatisfied with
TIE attitude of the State Department and
the japanese embassy, and urged the
cessity of carrying the fight to Japan. Act
ing upon the suggestion of Yamaoka sailed
for Japan May IA on the steamer Aki, and,
1t is pointed out, the renewal of the anti
American agitation in the Japanese press
has begun since his arrival in Toxic
May %.
1t is also believed here that he prompted
the deputauon of progreSSives to call on
former Minister Hayashi for an explana-
ton of the governments apparent inaction
and want of efficiency in the presence of the
grave III questions WITH the United
States" The report which Yamaoka car
ried 10 the elder statesman, 1t is further
stated is responsible for the attitude of the
opposition newspapers in urging the con-
centrat!on of Japanese national efforts
toward the settlement of the San Francisco
question.
Ambassador Aoki's Sentiments.
Continuing his policy of saying nothing in
the way of comment in regard to the dis
cIlSSlOn JananeSp- A mpripap Incidents
Niscount Aoki, the japanese ambassador
today. as usual. denied himself to news
paper men, and proclaimed against any
statement emanating from the embassy rel
alive 10 the reported development OF
strength in the opposition party in Japan.
Amba ssador Aoki is understood to take
the view that there are no matters of diff
ference between the United States and
Japan which are not capable of adjustment
| If allowed 10 be considered on their merits
| 1t is said to be this view that leads him
to deprecate the publication in this country
| of the propaganda being used in Japan to
| influence votes in the fall for members of
| the lower house of the Japanese legislative
| body.
No Developments Expected.
| AT the State Department today it was
| said that there were no developments in the
| situation. and in fact, some surprise was
expressed that any should be expected in
| the near future. The report of District
! Attorney Devlin of San Francisco upon the
| mobbing of the Japanese restaurant and
| baths is expected to reach this city with
| In a day or two. But the conclusions have
already been anticipated by telegraphic adj
! vices and brief preliminary mail advices,
| So that all the State Department looks for
when the report is at hand is mass of de-
! tailed testimony taken by Mr.. Devlin as
| to the facts connected with the incident.
| Certainly it is not expected that the de-
| partments policy in this matter will be
| changed in any respect as the result of the
| receipt of the complete report
1t is pointed out also. TO correct what the
! officials regard as erroneous impress
| sion-to the effect that the Japanese have
| made much more of this San Francisco in
| cident than was warranted by the facts
| that actually the conduct of the japanese