Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-29

majesty. the emperor of Japan. OF all
rights of sovereignty over the while
Korea.
Article II. His majesty, the EN-
peror of Japan, accepts the cession
and consents TO the complete annexa-
tion of Korea to the empire of Japan
Article III. His majesty. the en-
peror of Japan, will accord the other
majesties, the emperor and ex-em-
peror and his imperial highness, the
Crown Prince of Korea and their
consorts and heirs. such titles. dig
nifty and honor as are appropriate TO
their respective ranks and sufficient
annual grants Will be made for the
maintenance of such titles. dignity
and honor.
Article w. His majesty, the en-
peror of Japan, will also accord ap-
propriate honor and treatment TO thu
members of the imperial house of
Korea and their heirs. others than
those mentioned In the preceding
articles and the funds necessary for
the maintenance of such honor and
treatment will be granted,
Article V. His majesty the en-
peror of Japan, will confer peerage
and monetary grants upon those
Koreans who on account Of meritor-
ious services are regarded as deserv-
Ing such special recognition.
article VI In consequence OF
the aforesaid annexation, the gov
ernment of Japan assumes the entire
government and administration OF
Korea and undertakes to afford full
protection for the persons and prop
erty Of Koreans obeying the laws
therein force and to promote the well
fare of all such Koreans.
Article VII. The government of
Japan will, so far as circumstances
permit. employ in the public service of
Japan and Korea, those Koreans who
accept the new regime Loyalty ana in
good faith and who are duly qualified
for such service.
Article VIII. This treaty having
been approved by his majesty, the
emperor of Japan, and his majesty
the emperor Of Korea, shall take ef-
feet from the date of its proclamn-
ton"
The japanese government makes
this statement also respecting the ef-
feet of annexation upon certain rights
enjoyed by foreigners In Korea;
"The imperial government in addi-
tion to the announcement which they
have made respecting the annexation
OF Korea and the treatment which IN
view of the new condition of things,
hereafter Is TO be accorded In Korea
to the subjects and citizens of foreign
powers and To their commerce and
navigation, have the honor to ac-
quaint the United States government
that. In consequence OF such anneNa-
ton, the laws of Japan concerning In
ventions, designs. trade marks ana
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 nueh industrial and lit
erary properties Is abolished, and the
duties heretofore performed by il are,
in the future, Co be undertaken by
the appropriate governmental bureau
in Toxic.
las a result of these measures,
single registration in Toxic and the
payment of a single fee win hereafter
be sufficient to secure due protection
in Korea as well as in Japan proper.
IL is only necessary 70 add that rights
now existing In Korea In virtue OF
registrations already effected or aP-
plications already deposited In pur-
guance OF the convention between
japan and the United states. dated
MAY 10, 1908 will continue 20 be duly
in Korea"