New-York tribune., 1909-02-03

some time hy the Asiatic Exclusion League bur
apparently is causing no excitement IN either
state outside OF the capitals.
Frxpressions of animosity toward the Japanese
are rarely heard. and in every part OF Cailforhia
they are AS well treated as other classes OF the
alien i.opuiation The revival ia the Legislature
of the movement 70 restrict their privileges
came somewhat in the stature OF surprise anu
the action OF that body regarding the penolhs
measures IS being watched with muoh interest
ct home as well abroad
National attention has been attracted by the
Efforts Of President Roosevelt seconoep py
Governor GilIett, 10 prevent any legisia'ion
.ba+ may lead TO international complications
ard in this connection the ADDRESS oI roieieh
Minister Kontira in the japanese Diet deciar-
ing anew the peaceful policy Of his nation. has
caused considerable comment It is being used
by tht. advocates OF friendship with Japan 10
sho-. that both countries are at present In &C
cord and argument against any unfrlehd-
IL action by the representatives Of the people
Of California a Sacramento.
All OF the bills introduced in the California
Legislature have been made the special order
OF business in the Assembly for tomorrow and
lively debates be anticipated.
The bins prohibiting aliens from owning land
in the state has been amended by its author,
Assemblyrsan Drew, Of Fresno County. not
10 specify ..Aliens" who may not become citi-
zers which made il apply only 10 japanese and
Chinese, and is general In its provisions.
This change made at the suggestion OF
President Roosevelt. and in its present form the
measure is not likely to meet with the disap-
Iroval os the national administration should II
become a law. That II is intended 70 bar the
japanese especially from becoming owners Of
realty is frankly admitted by Assemblyman
S1,sS Ia ft-llx- hr(,s1 ouf IN
debate.
The bills introduced by -Assemhlyman Grove
l. Johnson to prohibit aliens from becoming di-
rectors in corporations in this state and segre-
eating the japanese with Mongolisns in schools
and communities. viii be pressed by their au-
thor who is the Republican floor leader Of the
House The latter measure was favorably re-
ported by the Judiciary Committee to-day. The
insertion of the word Japanese" in the existing
statute was largely instrumental it is under
stood. In causing President Roosevelt TO request
Governor GtIlett TO prevent II possible such
legislation is proposed
The attitude OF the Assembly in regard to
these various measures is uncertain. A major
ity is claimed by those in favor OF anti-Japan-
ese legislation, which claim that all of the bills
viii pass. Those opposed 20 the enactment Of
such radical laws. however, declare that none
Will ge through, except possibly the alien land
bill
II Is believed that the Senate will be more
conservative. and those who desire to abide by
the Presidents wishes and do nothing to Of
ferd japan are confident of being able to kill
IN the upper house any objectionable measure
that may get through the Assembly. This
sentiment was shown to-day by the APPROX
ing report made on the message Of Governor
Giuett asking that no drastic action be taken al
this session
The resolution OF the Nevada Legislature ap-
proving the proposed legislation hostile TO the
Japanese passed the Assembly of that state to-
DAY after the elimination Of the caustic com
rnent on President Roosevelt IL originally con-
tanned. and it is expected to go through the
Senate tomorrow. II has been received coldly
at Sacramento. Members OF both houses ap-
narently resent any interference with their
home affairs. Bills directed against the Jap
anese drawn on similar lines. but even more
radical in their terms. are before the Nevada
Legislature, and 4 determined effort viii be
made to secure their passage, though it has
been intimated that they will not receive exec
utive approval. s ....,..-~-. >.-
Section l Of bill introduced by Speaker Gif-
fon reads: ANY nonresident aliens, except
subjects Of the japanese and Chinese empires.
Inay take hold and enjoy any real property or
interest in lands ~ Nevada, and t:pon the same
terms and conditions as any ether person.
Committee
Assenblynan Dodge introduced a resolution
in the Nevada Assembly to-day asking that a
feet of warships be maintained in Pacific waters.
lcarnlot lningle on terms conducive TO our inter
ests are rapidly becoming menace 10 our
peace and prosperity. mainly from the want tf
proper naval projections"