The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-01-27
JAP AN IS
FOR FACE
But Cannot Open the
Door of Manchuria,
as Requested

Toxic, Jan. 27.-Baron Komura,
minister for foreign affairs. in the
Diet this afternoon. spoke on the sub
Ject of diplomatic relations, laying
stress ON the relations with Russia.
China and the United States Re-
garding Russia. he said that the in
ternauonal relations had been regard
ed recently with a feeling OF suspic-
lon due to groundless rumors He
said:
Il assure you with perfect frank
ness and sincerity that the bonds OF
amity between the two countries are
being constantly strengthened and
there Is absolutely no cause for appre-
hension. Both governments are deal
ing In a spirit of mutual accommo-
dalton. which policy VIII be main
tanned firmly, | confidently expect a
further consolidation OF these cordial
relations
The friendship between the United
States and Japan" continued the bar
on Stands firm and enduring upon
the foundations which arc essential to
the best iterests OF the commercial
relations OF the two countries. Both
governments are directing their best
efforts 10 attain the object in view"
Baron Komura detailed the oppoT-
tunities which the last year Afforded
to manifest feelings OF mutual regard
between the United States and Japan.
mentioning the visit OF the American
training squadron; the fact that
member of the imperial family had at
tended the Hudson-Fmlton celebration
In New York and Japan's participa-
tion in the Portola festivities In Call
foTnia.
He spoke of the magnificent recep-
tion accorded the Japanese business
men who visited In the United States
and said that the welcome received
Afforded profound satisfaction In ia
pan where 1T could not fail to exer-
else a powerful influence He added
THE relations between Japan and
China involves important and far
reaching consequences politically and
economically. In spirit of mutual
concIliation. tho most important out
standing issues have been satiSfac-
torily adjusted Ny sincere hope is
that the Chinese authorities. In view
of these considerations, will exert
every endeavor to promote these
friendly relations and secure the gen.
eral repose and stability OF the Orient.
The policy of Japan in Manohurias"
he continued, rs directed toward the
maintenance OF the open door and
equal opportunity The imperial gov
ornment has always held. and will In
Variably adhere, to that policy In the
furtherance OF which Japan decided to
open Port Arthur In order TO contrib
ute TO the development of Manchuria
and facilitate the commerce or all ma
tionS,
The United States government re-
Gently proposed a plan regarding the
naturalization OF Manchurlan railways.
The imperial government. in view OF
the important Japan interests involved
and declaring that the proposal came
from friendly power. with which the
empire was on terms OF close intimacy.
submitted the question 10 the most
careful examination.
While determined to adhere To the
policy OF the open door and equal op-
portunity, IL should be recognized that
the realization of the proposed pan
would involve radical changes I'm the
condition of affairs I'm lIancnurla
which were established by the treat
les of Portsmouth and PeKlng
The change must be attended by
serious consequences In the region
affected by the South Manchurian rail-
way numerous undertakings have been
promoted in the belief that the railway
would remain In our possession AS a
consequence the imperial government,
with regret. was obliged to announce
its inability to consent to the pro-
posal
II trust that the United States will
appreciate our position, ana that the
other powers will equally recognize
tho iuotIce of Ianan'o attitude