The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-02-03
Foreign Minister Gives a
Message to Diplomats
KOMURA REASSURES JAPS.
Would Keep Japanese Home-The Gov
eminent Advises It's People to Build
Up a Great Unity Of Their
Own East.

Toxic, Feb. 3.--Count Komura, min
lister of foreign affairs, addressing yes
terday the House Of Representatives, en-
deavored TO reassure Japan in regard to
the situation in the United States.
He said that the sincerity OF Japan's
welcome Of the American fleet and Amer
lean expressions of good win had dem
onstrated the frmness of the traditional
friendship between the two nations which
Il was imperative TO strengthen further
through the development of mutual com
merce, though not in conflict.
Concerning the Far East and the Paci-
he, it had been deemed advisable, he
said to exchange political notes announc-
ing mutual policies. These had already
greatly conduced to the preservation Of
peace.
Count Komura further said that the
present California legislation hostile to
the japanese was not supported by the
American people and need not be taken
seriously
Later, speaking on the subject Of emf
grafton from Japan. Komura said: 1T
Ia advisable that Japan should prevent
It's subjects from scattering throughout
other territories. They should be con
oentrated in one direction, with view
Of extending the area that requires Jap
sssse exploitation.
Owing to the changed position. fol
lowing on the war, it is al.o necessary
10 avoid complications that would ham
per the country's trade"
With regard to China, Komura ex-
pressed the hope that the present au.
thorities in China would be prudent. not
only for the sake of China, but for the
welfare and peace of the Far East"
Japan, he said, was determined to
adhere to the principle Of the open door
and equal opportunity for all.
Komura stated that Japan would give
notice a year previous OF the expiration
OF commercial treaties now in force, and
thus recover autonomy, hoping to con
ciude new treaties separately.
Kcmura, after dwelling upon the
peaceful nature Of the countryss foreign
policy, stated that the An0lo-Japanese
alliance had gained in strength steadily.
He said that Japan's relations with Rus
STA, France and Germany were also con-
stantly improving.
Count Komura said Japan felt conf
dent that the United States would in
troducc no measures which would be like
" to cause international complications.
Sacramento. Feb. 3-The Drew bin.
closely modelled on the Oklahoma state
hood bin and excluding aliens from prop
erty rights in California. was set Tor
its second reading in the assembly yes.
terday, and to-day II viii be urged to
final passage By its supporters.
The presidents letter, which was read
with interest by the House members on
Monday, has not changed Assenblynian
Drew ia the least, and he declares that
he win do his utmost to secure the en-
actment Of his measure despite Roose
velt's counsel to the contrary and Secre-
tary Roots positive objection to any
legislation directed, even indirectly, at |
the Japanese
There is a general conviction here that
the Drew bill win not pass, al Speaker
stanton, the entire Los Angeles delega
tion, and the organization in general il
opposed To it The inclination Of Gov.
Gillett win be to veto the bin unless
il II radically modified.
Johnson's four bills, which he still /
insists on forcing upon the attention
of the Legislature, do not stand the ghost
d a show Practically all the CONNER
sial organizations of the state are or
posed 10 them. and their author has
been delnged with petitions to withdraw
them Nevertheless, he announces his
Of standing pat, though he
says he has not Intercepted his fellow
members concerning their attitude aud
Toes INTO know what strength he can
muster when the issue is brought to a
pote.
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