The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
JAPAN FOR PEACE,
DECLARES LOOMS
So Assured by Prime Minis
fer of That Nation.
EMIGRATION BEING CHECKED
High Officials In Tokyo Say They
are Trying 90 Keep LabOrers from
FIOeking to Pacific Coast of the
United States Fleet Entertained
with SpIendOr and Good Taste.

When Francis B. LOOmis. commissioner
general OF the United States 70 the To-
kyo exposition, was in Japan. he had a
series of interesting interviews with high
japanese officials In regard 10 the atti-
Jude Of the japanese government con-
-erning the important questions which
have threatened 10 strain the relations
between the two countries.
Mr.. LOOMS made a statement last
night to the effect that Japan had the
very friendliest feelings toward America
and Americans. and that there was every
wish for a continuance Of peace. In
view Of the resumption OF anti-Japanese
agitation in California. Mr. LOOMS re-
marks are regarded as OF considerable
importance He said:
Il was deeply and agreeabIy impressed
with the direct, explicit, and. what
seemed to me. satisfactory statements Of
Count Komura, the minister OF foreign
affairs. respecting the United States. He
said that Jspan's aspirations were for
peace, and that, so far as the United
States Is concerned. his government most
heartily desired 20 preserve. unimpaired
and unbroken. the historical friendship
between Japan and this country
In the matter OF the emigration Of
japanese laborers,'' said Count Komura-
according TO Nj Loomis. I'VE are doing
our utmost TO work in harmony with the
government Of the United States. and
20 meet its wishes. We are energeticaIly
disc0ursging emigration 70 the United
States and elsewhere. except 70 Korea.
F0rmOSa. and parts Of Manchuria. Il
is now the definite policy OF the govern
ment Of Japan 10 concentrate there its
surplus population. I think there viii be
little complaint concerning the emigrs-
ton OF japanese Eaborers in the future
on the part Of the government IN Amer
lea"
Desires Cordial Relations
Count KOmura then made il plain
continued Mr.. Loomis. that while his
government would not fail to restrict
emigration. and while it would spare no
just and proper pains 10 maintain the
most cordial and friendly relations with
this country. he hoped that on our part
no discrimination would be made against
japanese subjects. and that eventually
public sentiment in the United States
would be as favorable 70 the japanese
as 10 other foreigners in this country.
THE Marquis II Katsura- the prime
minister. who was at the head OF the
cabinet during the war with Russia lost
TO opportunity 20 explain that his govern
ment heartily desired peace not only
with the United States. but with the
whole world. and that II would not permit
any small differences OF misunderstand-
ings 10 embarrass its harmonious relations
with this country. and that II would al
ways be found sincerely. earnestly. and
Loyalty striving 10 maintain peaceful re-
lations"
What impression was made upon
foreigners in Japan ny the reception given
in honor Of the American fleet and other
American visitors in October Iast2" NJ
Loomis was asked.
The government and the whole people
Of Jspan, he said. spared no pains 70
show, in a memorable and convincing
way. that their historic liking for the
American people vas in no wise impaired
by the often embarrassing pressure or
new conditions. The newspaper accounts
Of the splerdOr, the variety. and the
good taste Of the entertainments offered
BY the japanese government n their
American visitors were in no wise exag-
gerated or Overcolored.
Situation Acute on Coast.
The japanese question. OF course is
peculiarly acute on the Pacific Coast
Conditions there would be Immediately
and directly affected by a surplus OF
Oriental laborers
But the point which should be borne
in mind on the Pacific Coast and else
where is that the two governments will
probably dispose OF this question IN a
satisfactory manner II the people VIII
have patience and not embarrass and
frustrate the efforts OF the President and
the Department Of State by untinely or
incorporate action. Il Is still entirely
possible. by the usual methods and
through the usual channels. to secure Just
treatment for the japanese and Just con-
sideration for the real interests OF this /
country
The conduct Of foreign affairs in both |
countries is intrusted to the hands Of /
men Of uncommon wisdom. experience.
and ability, and the people OF the United /
States and the people Of Japan can well /!
afford to await their disposition Of the /