The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-01-28
FIRM FRIENDSHIP
EXISTS
BARON koMURA TALKS TO DIET
OF RELATIONS WITH FOR
eIGN COUNTRIES.

diet this afternoon on the subject oil
diplomatic relations. laying special
stress on Japan's relations with Rus
STA. China and the United States. Re-
garding Russia he said that the inter
national relations had been regarded
recently with a feeling of suspicion
due to groundless rumors. He said
Il assure you with perfect frankness
and sincerity that the bonds of amity
between the two countries are being
constantly strengthened and there is
absolutely no cause for apprehension
Both governments are dealing in a
spirit of mutual accommodation
which policy will be maintained
firmly. / confidently expect a fur
Their consolidation of these cordial re-
lations.
THE friendship between the United
States and Japan continued the
baron. stands firm and enduring upon
the foundations which are essential to
the best interests OF the commercial
relations of the two countries. Both
governments are directing their best
efforts to attain the object in view.
Baron Komura detailed the oppor-
tuni;ies with which the last year af-
forded TO manifest feelings of mutual
regard between the United states and
Japan. mentioning the visit of the
American training squadron: the fact
that q member of the imperial family
had attended the Hudson-Fulton Gel
cbration in New York and Japan's
in California.
III DO. Of h. ii rae. n
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 it could not fail to exer-
else q powerful influence. He added:
Janan and China.
THE relations between Japan and
China involved important and far
reaching consequences politically and
economically. With spirit of mutual
Cancellation the most important out
standing issues have been success
fully adjusted. My sincere hope is that
the Chinese authorities. i'm view of
these considerations. will exert every
endeavor to promote these friendly
relations and secure the general re-
Spouse and stability of the Orient.
1.-THE policy of Japan in MancnnrIa.' -
he continued. "is directed toward the
maintenance of the open-door and
equal opportunity. TIL" imperial gov
eminent has always held. and will in
variably adhere to that policy in the
furtherancc of which Janan decided
70 open Port Arthur. i'm order to con-
tribute tn the development of Man
churia and facilitate the commerce of
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United States Pan.
THE United States government re-
Gently proposed plan regarding tic
naturalization of Manchurian rail-
roads, The imperial government. in
view of the important Japanese in
terests involved and considering that
the proposal came from friendly
power. with which the empire was on
terms o. close intimacy. subinitted
animation.
while determined 10 adhere seru-
pulously to the policy of the open
door and equal opportunity. 1t should
be recognized that the realization of
the proposed plan would involve rad
zeal changes In the condition of affairs
in Manchuria which We're established
by the treaties of Portsmouth and
Picking.
THE change must he attended by
serious consequences. In the region
affected by the South Manchuria rail-
road numerous undertakings have
been promoted in the belief that the
railroad would remain in our pos
session. As consequence the impe-
rial government. with regret. was
Obliged to announce its Inability to
consent to the proposal,
Il trust that the United States vii,
appreciate our position and that the
other powers will equally recognize
the justice of Japan's attitude"
Good Factor.
The Anglo-Japanese alliance. the
minister said. was increasingly salts
factory. and. referring TO the Japa-
nese-British exposition To be held in
London.f he said the enterprise would
he instrumental to IA great extent N
Developing the trade and solidifying
the friendship between the tive
countries.
On the subject Of new treaties. Baron
Eomura said the government intended
to conclude treaties. based entirely
on reciprocity. eliminating all unequal
engagements appearing i'm the present
treaties. including the unilaterai con-
vention at tariff law.
Discussing the coastwise trade OF the
empire and the matter of import aa
ties. he said that the government IT.
tended that statutory tariff snould
be applied Following Baron konG-
ra's speech. NJ. Ozaki. mayor Of Toxic.
a prominent member of the conserva-
tive party. and regarded as one 81 the
ablest orators of the country. criti-
cized the haste and eurtness with
which. he asserted. the government
had replied to the American proposal
Tor the naturalization of the Manchu-
rian railroads. He denounced as dis
courteous and unseemly the attitude
assumed in Japan by those who be-
lieyed that anything but the most sim
cere and friendliest motives were be-
hind the American proposal.
Friendly Attitude.