Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-30
KOREA NO LONGER EXISTS
Hermit Kingdom Becomes Part Of the
japanese Empire.
DONE FOR PEACE AND GOOD ORDER
Preamble TO Announcement Sets
Forth the Reasons soF which
Japan Has Taken over
Moribund Nation.


WASHINGTON. Aug. G9--The treaty be-
tween Japan and Korea, BY which the
hermit kingdom" Is annexed as a sovereign
part OF Japan, was made public at the
State department today. A declaration Of
the Japanese government concerning the
effect of the annexation upon the powers
enjoying treaties with japan Is also maze
public
Existing Korean schedules covering Inn
ports from foreign countries and regula-
lions governing coasting trade Will oUntinue
for ten years The United States specifi-
cally is acquainted With the fact that the
copyright and patent laws OF Japan viii be
extended to Korea. The declaration of the
Japanese government follows In parts
Notwithstanding the earnest and lsbori-
Gus work OF reform in the administration
OF Korea in which the governments of
Japan and Korea have been engaged for
more than four years. since the conclusion
OF the agreement Of 1906. the existing syB-
TEN of government in that country has not
proved entirely equal to the duty OF pre-
serving public order and tranquility. and. In
addition, the spirit OF suspicion and mis-
giving dominates the whole peninsula.
Necessary TO Reform.
In order to maintain peace and stability
In Korea, TO promote the prosperity and
welfare OF the Koreans and At tha same
time to ensure the safety and repose OF the
foreign residents. II has been made album
dainty clear that fundamental changes in
the actual regime OF government are abso-
lutely essential. The governments OF Japan
and Korea, being convinced Of the urgent
necessity OF introducing reform responsive
to the requirements Of the situation and Of
furnishing sufficient guarantee for the fu-
ture. have. with the approval of his
majesty, the emperor OF Japan, and his
majesty, the emperor Of Korea. concluded
through their respective plenipotenuaries a
treaty providing for the complete annexa-
ton OF Korea TO the empire OF Japan.
by virtue OF that important act, which
shall take effect on its PRONUNCIATION on
the 18th of August. 1910 the Imperial gov
eminent OF Japan undertakes the entire
government and administration of Korea"
The principal articles OF the treaty OF an
nexation follow;
Article /. His majesty, the emperor of
Korea, makes the complete and permanent
oession TO his majesty, the emperor Of
Japan, OF ali rights of sovereignty over the
whole OF Korea.
Art. IL His majesty, the emperor of
Japan. accepts the eession mentioned in the
preceding article and consents to the COM
plete annexation of Korea to the empire OF
Japan.
1 Art. all. Ills majesty, the emperor Oh
Japan, will accord to their majestIes, the
emperor and ek-emperor, and his imperial
| highness the crown prince of Korea AND
their consorts and heirs. such titles, dignity
| and honor as are appropriate TO their re-
1 spectlve ranks. and sufficient annual grants
| will be made for the maintenance of such
Art IN. His MAJESTY the emperor Of
| Japan, win also accord appropriate honor
| and treatment to the members OF the Inn
4 perial house of Korea, and their heirs
| other than those mentlofred In the proceed
ing article, and the funds necessary for
| the maintenance OF such honor and treat
! Art ", His majesty, the emperor OF
Japan, will confer peerage and monetary
grants upon those Koreans who. on account
OF meritorIous services, are regarded as de-
1 serving such special recognition.
! Art VI. In consequences OF the aforesaid
/ annexation, the government OF Japan as
| istration OF Korea, and undertakes to af-
/ ford full protection for the persons and
| property of Koreans obeying the laws there
IN force, and to promote the welfare of all
| such Koreans
| Art ii. The government OF Japan will,
SO far as circumstances permit, employ In
I those Koreans who accept the new regime
Loyalty and in good faith, and who are
duly qualified for such service.
Patents and Copyrights.
THE Japense government makes this
statement also respecting the effect Of
! annexation upon certain rights enjoyed
by foreigners in Korea.
THE imperial government has the honor
to acquaint the United states government
that the laws of Japan concerning inven-
lions, designs. trademarks and copyrights
are extended to Korea, in place of the
laws hitherto in force In Korea on the
same subjects. and that the special office
established In Korea TO deal with any
such industrial and literary properties Is
abolished. and the duties heretofore per-
formed by 1t are, In the future to be
undertaken by the appropriate governmental
bureau in Toxic. ~ aN e;s
"a single registration in Toxic and the
payment Of single fee will hereafter be
sufficient TO secure due protection In