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steps either to test the law In the
federal courts or seek the other alter
native of paving the way for citi-
zenship privileges for Japanese in this
country
5 A "loophole" which promises escape
of both the United States and Japan
from the present delicate situation
was discovered tonight, it was learn
ed at the state department. This is
one Of the final clauses Of the Webb
bill which declares the belief that
California reserves and has the right
to pass any law limiting ownership of
lands within the states borders. II
the California legislature would con-
sent to strike out this clause, it was
pointed out tonight. the land owner
ship bill, as then amended, might be
acceptable to Japan. Neither Ambas-
sador Chinda nor Secretary Of State
Bryan. however. has yet prepared to
advance this escape from the dilema.
1t was reported tonight on excel
lent authority. however, that further
exchange of kilograms between Gov
Hernor Johsson and Bryan may ensue
before the note In reply to Japan is
forwarded.
Bryan stated emphatically tonight
that there was absolutely no change
in the situation and that the matter
will possibly be considered again by
the cabinet Tuesday.
In addition 90 the Japanese topic
the president and Bryan discussed for
eign and domestic politics. The tariff
currency reform, democratic campaign
iplans for the future and patronage
were prominent. AS a result, vigor
Gus shaking OF tho presidential plum
tree is expected Monday. At that
time it is deemed certain number Of
important nominations will be sent to
the senate. including several ambas
sadorships and consular positions
Few diplomatic appointments have
been made SO far by the president but
the papers In many cases We're gone
lover this afternoon ahu decision;
lreached.
/ Not Signed Yet.
SACRAMENTO. Calf May 17.-
Governor johnson will not sign tht
anti-alien land bill for several days
This was the announcement at the
Icapitol today.
1t is expected the bill will be signee
lunceremoniously as soon as the gov
ernor is satisfied that he has givei
Washington officials sufficient time {
take action the federal administra
ition may wish to institute.
Jap Mass Meeting.
4 TOXIC, May 1T.-That God mad'
1.-THE white and colored race equal ant
that Ii Japanese do not assert thei-
right to equality in America as vel
as elsewhere in the world, they vii
4 fall short Of fulfilling Gods purpos'
4 was the sense of an unusual mas
Il meeting held today for the discussion
Eof the California alien land bill. Th
ispeakers were students, business mel
and few members OF parliament
! The gathering was not of an officia
nature.
Quiet and dignity marked the a:
sembly and nothing in the nature Q
iinflammatory speeches was hearc
lThe majority of the speakers sal
that they were confident that tn
4 American people as whole woui'
deal justly with the Japanese an
that not the slightest possibility Q
war between the nations existed
Arizona's New Law.
PHOENIX. Ariz., May 17.--An ant
alien land ownership bill far NOR
drastic than the bill recently passe
/ by the California legislature, wa
!. signed today by Governor Hunt 10
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