The Washington herald., 1909-07-08

who came 10 Washington TO report the
results Of his trip in Japan. China, ana
the Orient 70 the State Department. when
interviewed by The Washington Herald
said:
Il have been in Japan. China, Korea,
the Philippines, and through Siberia from
Manchuria 10 Russia. down 10 Paris
and home by way Of London. I was IN
Russia before but never BY way OF the
Orient. and was greatly surprised at the
developments OF the East and the East
ern situation. The official letters which
were given me by President Roosevelt
and the State Department touching the
matters upon which I went. opened Tor
me opportunities of investigation beyond
that which an ordinary traveller could
have had
Rival In Japan.
In japan" said Col Lewis. the
United States has a dangerous rival FOR
trade In the East, and also a dangerous
rival in manufactured goods for Amer
ica- The japanese are by nature arti-
sans. They can initiate any work or
product. and can make such and send
It 70 the United States az less than We
can get out the raw material Never
theless. by an exchange OF products.
based on a rational tariT measure. we
could get the raw material from Japan
and furnish the world over her By vir-
tue Of our superiority OF workmanship.
Japan has the greatest ship yards now
IN the world. and Is beginning 70 make
steel and export II. Japan desires our
trade. particularly our cotton and shoes
The people OF Japan are hostile to the
people OF America because OF America
keeping the japanese out OF tho United
States and the islands
Tokyo Most Friendly.
the administration OF Japan IN Tokyo
IS friendly. but fears II will be driven
TO attitudes Of hostility by the opponents
OF the party IN power. II that comes
about America viii have 70 meet rep
risals from Japan. either in the form or
maltreatment OF our people IN japan, or
discrimination against our goods.
''It Is apparent that Japan has become
impatient with the foTelgner-particular-
ly the American
China is in an awakening state. as one
arousing itself from long sleep. The
business opportunities in China for Amer
lea exceed. as I see f. Ihe profit 20 be
derived from any other foreign coun-
try. particularly In farm machinery, cot
ton goods, and shoes. China IS sus-
piciOus OF the foreign interests now hold
ing concessions OF country In the en-
pire- She fears a movement 70 divide
her country among the nations OF Eu-
rope and America.
If the United States can convince
China il is a contest for comme-ce.
not a conquest. America seeks, China VIII
be our preferential customer. The pOlit-
ical party now in power in China IS
being driven by the opponents OF the
Manchus 70 war against foreign inter-
ests. Soon China viii rise up against all
foreigners who have territory in China
and administer government in the for
elgn zones and compel them 10 vacate
or declare war upon them and force their
mother nations 10 fight
China viii not do this until her army
IS drilled and IN condition 20 meet the
opposition. The army Is now young
Taft I'm High Favor.
'ChiEa has high estimate OF President
Taft. gotten from his career in the Phil
ipplnes
The Philippine Islands are IN a con-
dition Of growth and development OF the
highest order The city OF Manila is the
cleanest and best governed city in the
Orient. Local agitations and brigands
disturb some OF the islands, but II We
had ships 70 keep IN proximity 70 these
possessions all would cease
The administration OF Governor Cen
eral Smith was a revolution and revela-
tion 20 the natives, who feared a soldier
governor after the peaceful Taft II
America should SlaCken her control OF the
islands now Japan would take them.
This the FilipinOs know, and prefer the
United States until they are ready for
local self-government-
In Korea the citizens Of the United
States have the largest financial interest
OF any country IN Asia This is in copper
and gold mines. the railroads and street
Consul Gene Sammons IS Judge.
consul. and governor over the American
interests. and since Japan has taken hold.
the consul has a difficult task to keep
peace as he protects American interests
against cOntending rivals.
The whole Of Asia is awaiting the
millions Of people BY a system OF tar
in revision, not tariff provision, mutual
could be effected TO accom- |
plish this result"
Fears Millionaire Trick.
Referring 10 the corporation tax bill now
Just passed by the Senate, Mr.. Lewis, !
who was himself a member OF Congress !
when the Dingley bill was passed. said:
II fear the great miliionaires who seek /
TO avoid q personal income TAX forced (
this. and certain corporations assented. be /
cause they feel thar the courts viii de- /
clare the tax unconstitutional, as levying /
a direct tax on corporations created /
and doing business in States as State /
Institutions. Others hope 70 recoup what 4
they pay under the bill by the increase /
they get Of tariff taxes laid on the peo- |
pie at large
''The disposition Of the subject as now
seen can be but a disappointment I
to President Taft, in view OF his attitude /
during the campaign for tariff revision 1
and reduction"
Col. Lewis RET tlrns 70 Chicago to-mor- |
row. where a boom for mayor is awaiting !
him as q reward for his administration /
rs attorney general OF the city. His fol- !
overs point to the carrying OF Chicago /
BY Lewis by so large a vote as he did in 4
The late race for governor Of Illinois.
Col. Lewis deeply deplores the untimely 4
death Of Representative Cushman, who I
was the successor Of Mr.. Lewis in the /
House OF Representative CuShman Mr. !
Lewis said:
He had the generosity Of a great 1
heart. and the nature Of the truest friend. /
His Sieath is a loss 10 the Pacific Coast"
British Steamer Released.
The Department oe Commerce and La