Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-25
ATTITUDE OF The JAPANESE


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world, and that II would not permit any
small differences or Observation-Disclosures to
embarrass its harmonious relations with
this country, and that it would always be
found sincerely, earnestly and loyalty striv-
ing to maintain peaceful relations.
The prime minister has embarked upon
a policy OF the greatest Importance TO Japan
and to the rest of the world. The large re-
auctions he has Just made in Japan's mill
tary budget indicates the purport OF these
new plans. He stated, upon more than one
occasion. that Japan's progress had not
been small. He sees its development along
military lines may not properly be further
pursued under existing conditions. for he
does not, II l interpret him truly, want the
military spirit considerably overdeveloped at
the expense of the artistic. Industrial and
spiritual side of the Japanese people.
Future COnquests industrial.
Contemplating with p~ardonable satisfac-
tion the military prestige OF his country
and taking every proper means to preserve
that prestige, and to safeguard the future.
what he most keenly desires, 1 take It, at
this time, is to have his countrymen con-
c~entrate more closely and actively their
great talents upon the task of making the
most of their industrial and commercial
opportunities.
II expressed the belief that the great
ness Of a nation would, in the end, be
measured, not wholly by the sum of its
purely martial activities and prowess. but
rather by its enduring achievements In the
spheres Of science, OF education and art, of
all ways to make a people cultured and
noble.
He thinks Japan must become a great
industrial nation and be able to supply,
cheaply and promptly, the markets of the,
orient with manufactured produc.s IS, and
seemingly has undertaken tie task of con-
verting Japan from a military nation into
an empire of trade, industry and COM
merce."
THE whole civilized world" continued
Mr.. Loomis, should sympathize with the
aspirations upon which the prime minister's
new policy Is based. and nowhere should
they awake a more hearty and appreciative
response than from the minds and hearts
OF the people of the United States.
The government and the whole people
OF Japan spared no pains to show. on the
occasion of the visit of the battleshlp fleet.
that their historic liking for the American
'0S ~ ~ "toO lDdlIGu DN ID8 OIten
embarrassing pressure of new conditions,
They made every American in their coun-
try last October feel that their friendship
for us is a deep, substantial and vital senti-
ment, which has gathered strength and fire
with the passing years and which has kent
pace with Japan's marvellous growth and
progress. No fair minded person who wit
messed the enthusiasm and the interest of
the Japanese people can for a moment
doubt their sincerity.
business Men Convinced.
The newspaper accounts of the splendor.
the variety and the good taste Of the enter
offered by the Japanese people
to their American visitors were in no wise
exaggerated or over-colored. There was 4.
note or earnestness and sincerity which
marked all Of the efforts Of the Japanese
government and people-something difficult
TO describe, but something which was there
and which was felt.
'Whlle we were in Japan and while the
fleet was there, a delegation Of sixty busi-
ness men from the commercial organiza-
tons OF the Pacific coast came as guests
from the japanese government. They were
clear-headed. intelligent men of affairs
Many OF them came with doubts about the
purpose Of the Japanese government and
with prejudices respecting the Japanese
people. They remained several weeks in the
and were given every opportunity
TO study conditions there and to know
something about all classes of people.
III Is significant that only a few daya
ago the San Francisco members of this
delegation, which recently visited Japan.
sent a written protest against the anti
Japanese legislation pending In the Cali
fornla general assembly. I think they all
returned with a fine and just appreciation
OF the qualities of the japanese people and
win a firm conviction as to the good faith
ana the friendly disposition OF the. Japanese
government.
The japanese question is particularly
acute on the Pacific coast. Conditions there
would be Immediately and directly affected
by a surplus OF oriental laborers. But tho
principle which should be borne in mind on
Inc Pacific coast and elsewhere is that the
Two governments will probably dispose OF
mis- question in a good manner IL the peo-
will have patience and not. embarrass
and Illustrate the efforts of tao Department !
or state by untimely or Incorporate action. .
It is still possible by the usual methods :
ind through the usual channels to secure I
treatment for the Japanese and Just !
consideration for the interests of this
The conduct OF foreign affairs in both
countries is entrusted to the hands of men
n wisdom, experience and abil-
~ and the people OF the United States :
Ind the people of Japan can we'll afford to .
wait their disposition OF the question at