The Hawaiian gazette., 1909-12-10

ways subject OF Japan. NOW 1T APP
pears that she realizes that it is FOR
the best interests of not only the Jap
anese living in foreign countries, but
also of the empire itself, for those out
landers to take their part in the re-
sponsibilities of the government of the
country of their residence.
Wants to Be Left Alone. +
Even more important, perhaps, from
national standpoin., 3 another
statement made by Baron Uchida.
"Do you believe, Baron" he was
asked by one of the company, "that
| there will ever be any more emigia-
ton of japanese to America7"
"Not as long as you don't want
| us, - the ambassador retortod, with the
faintest suggestion of sharpness. "We
| do not care to go where we are not
! wanted.
"Japan has enough to do in dcvcl-
oping Korea and Mancburia, the am
bassador continued. "We have a
great work before us, and we pei
turning to some of the Americans pres.
ent-''that you will allow us to do
| it, -
The statement was mild and was
made with a smile, but it is signifi-
cant. 1t means that Japan intends 10
carry out her own policy, not only in
Korea, but also in Marchur.a, and that
she hopes to be given free hand in
its development. She looks upon Man.
churia as within the japanese sphere
of influence alone and only asks to be
let alone there.
But talk of unfriendliness has no
part in the baron S conversation.
"Whatever may have been the differ
ences between the two countries in the
past he says "Japan and America
are now on terms of the closest frierd-
ship, and we are confident that that
friendship will be maintained
The Open Door.
"Japan has for many years." the
ambassador continued, "been a firm
allocate of the open door. She still
maintains that attitude. We believe
that the open door is the best and the
honest policy, and we intend to stand
by it. We believe it is for the best
countries.
"But we have big work to do in
Manchuria and we hope that we shall
be left free to do it,
Japanese in Hawaii.
Coming down to purely local mat.
ters, the baron expressed the hope tina.
his countrymen in Hawaii will be able
to assist largely in the development
of these Islands. cit is for their best
interests and it is for the best interests
of Japan that they should" he said.
"Aloha, that is fine word,' said
the ambassador. ''It means so much
/ am glad that l have learned it. Alo
Ra, !" he said raising his glass, "aloha
to Hawaii.
81 was down to Waipahu today, 81
continued Baron Uchida. "No, 1 did
not make any speeches to the japanese
there. In fact, am not making any
speeches at all. l have eleven books
on eloeution in my trunk, which were
presented to me, and perhaps when
have mastered them all, / may make s
speech. But not now'' And the baror
smiled a diplomatic smile aud toasted
the company
Knows the Country.
, MS 10 upl inc hlSJ ilhhc udN'
been in Hawaii, - he said. 81 was her
just after annexation, and for som
time occupied a room in the old con
sulate.
"And Washington shall feel quit
at home in Washington, for it wa
there that first began my diplomat
service. / was attached to the EN-
bassy there-that has been twent,
years ago. But it is not that long sine
have been in America. have bee
in the States several times.
Talked with shibusawa.
Baron Uchida stated that the Teny
, communicated with the Chiyo by wir,
less after the last named vessel LEI
Honolulu, and that he exchanged mel
r sages with Baron Shibusawa. Shibl
= sawa told him that he and his part
l bad been received everywhere in Anne
!. lea with the greatest courtesy an
I friendliness and that they had enjoye
every minute of their trip. The tw
= barons exchanged congratulations au
L went their separate ways.