Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-07
JAPAN SPEAKS OUT
ON AMERICAN ISSUE
Formal Statement Made by
the Foreign Minister.
GRANTS SPECIAL AUDIENCE
Only Pressing Subject Is That of
immigration,
HE REGRETS SENSATIONALISM
Saws That at Present the People OF
Japan Take Calm View of the
San Francisco Troubles.
GRANTS SPECIAL AUDIENCE
HE REGRETS sENsATIONALISM

The Japanese foreign minister,
Baron Iiayashi today IN carefully
prepared interview discussed the
issues pending between Japan and
the United States. The whole tenor
OF his statement was that OF peace
and friendship. He said that the
immigration question was the only
question OF moment between the
two countries, and that the Japa-
nese people took calm, sane view
Of this. In conclusion, he said
that the cause OF civilization de
manded lasting peace and cordial
relations between these two great
powers.
TOXIC November Tile official silc
so long consistently maintained by Japan
on the subject of the relations of the
United States and Japan in connection
with the persistent reports of friction, was
broken today by Associated Press in
te1view with Minister of Foreign Affairs
IIayashi.
He preTaced his statement by expressing
the hope that sincere pronouncement by
the foreign minister of Japan, and its
publication through the Associated Press
would prevent further Misrepresentation
and finally result IN discrediting those
who are constantly circulating false and
harmful reports. He spoke not only a
foreign minister, but representing the
sentiment OF the entire cabinet and the
public
Minister Hayashi then said that the re-
lations between Japan and America were
as smooth and cordial ever. and the
cause of civilization as well as community
OF interests demanded their lasting peace
and friendship. That full weight may be
given the interview II is proper to state
that 1t was granted by the foreign min
lister only after lengthy consideration of
the propriety OF official statement at
this time. His pronouncement confirms
the views expressed to the Associated
Press on every hand by politicians, news
paper men and others.
The Immigration Question.
Minister Hayashi admitted that the i'm
migration question was the most ious
matter and was urIermost in the public
HIM. i'..t IT, was i-'S.lIN'' titdt II "Vulb
be settled without friction. Already II
practically has been Gecidad The Jap
auese government proposes to control
emigration H. such Il manner as to benefit
japan. and AZ the same time conform to
the wishes of Tn" American government
and Is taking most active steps in this
G-rectj,-.
TIE foreign minister believes that ia
pan wiu .. able to solve the question III
wis n.aa-.r il requiring only the pa
t.-..- ut -a- people Of both countries.
Cre tElug .,rtaIn is that the japanese
ve-rm-aJ IS not solicitous for the i'm
Iu!eras.nI. Of It's people into any country.
During the Interview Minister Hayaslls
saId.
Iue only thing causing doubt In the
mind Of TIA" public here IL the i.lmIgra
tI.L question. but far from being unuuly
tN,ltrd. t..c people of japan are satisfied
L. rest the case, in fun confidence that ii
VIII He adjusted in manner worthy Of
Eutl nations by the fair minded people "f
Am-!i, q. Who have earned the name by
pre-rHiueuJIy just and liberal policy III
tn extreme east during the last hall
CcLtI!.
The American Press
A rCurdug to reports from various
sourres dealing with what is called the
Japaucse situation II appears certain that
- r,,.,rfon of tle ur.s. Of -he Tinted
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connect Win japan aS in"N!tap!e ana In
oldrr apparently 10 suhserve this special
,.,r,o-,. events ,f trfafna, ,n,n,,t;,o,. ,r,.
h-tEi.4'd -h'" matters p'''"hdihs grave"
Facts that can be explained easily and
naturally ly tAc conlmon~st kind OF com
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ihto 44's'i'A on some idf-!''th"d, lHlpos
s4yIc Hypothesis and the uAInltlated pub
&c grad ..,I.y = led into the vague belief
that IL, relations Of Japan and the
United States are anyth ug but smooth
and cordial These MISREPRESENTATION
arr lrruul.lrrnouslbIr and We are unable
10 explain them except Uuun the ground
.r 'Guau,ia. nature
The repeated publ!rat on abroad of IN
rt,narfufs uf strained relations is de
rrnraHl- chiefly on account of the main