New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-28
TO LET BRYAN FULFIL
MISSION IN OWN WAY
Lawmakers Defer Conference
Arrangements Till Secretary's
Arrival To-day.

Sacramento. Cal, April 27.-In defer
ence TO Secretary Of State Bryan, who
is due in Sacramento tomorrow MORN
ing to confer with Governor Johnson
and the Legislature on the proposed
anti-alien land laws. it has been de-
cided TO make no plans for the confer
ences until Mr.. Bryan has signified the
purpose of his visit.
Governor johnson met Attorney Gen.
eTal Webb and a dozen Of the admins
tration leaders in the Legislature this
afternoon for a general discussion of
the situation with regard to Secretary
Bryan's visit, but no course of action
was proposed. Governor Johnson said
afterward that everything hinged upon
the desires of the states visitor.
II cannot tell when our conferences
will be held with Secretary Bryan or
what their nature will be, whether pub
lie or private" said the Governor. I'm
the matter of arrangements Of that
kind we are agreed that Mr.. Bryans
wishes will be scrupulously and cheer
fully observed. whatever they may be-"
There is much speculation as to the
form the official visit will take and
the manner which Secretary Bryan will
choose to impart his message from
President Wilson. 1t is generally
agreed that if the Secretary of State
is possessed of information of pri-
vate or diplomatic character he will
disclose it only to the Governor or 10
an executive meeting Of the two houses
Of the Legislature sitting together.
That such a Joint meeting would be
called at his request is indicated by
the statements Of Governor Johnson
and others.
There are many. however. who be-
lieve the Secretary comes only TO pro-
test openly. in the name Of the fed
eral government, against a violation or
any treaties of the United States. and
that he will be content with the for
nal presentation of such protest. In
either case. he would address the
houses separately or in t4int session.
MIR. BRYAN will arrive at g o'clock
and will be met at the train by Gov
ernor johnson, whose invitation to he
a guest at the Executive Mansion lie
has accepted.
Secretary Bryan's expressed desire
not TO waste time will be needed. and If
necessary he will be able to present his
views before noon tomorrow. If they
concern the Legislature Governor john
son will send official messages imme-
diately.
There is no occasion for the slight
est delay" said Senator Thompson, one
of the leading advocates of alien land
legislation. tonight. Secretary
Bryan undoubtedly understands our
position thoroughly. and we are fully
prepared to listen to him. All further
action in the matter depends entirely
upon what he has to tell us.
1t was stated by a number Of admin
istration leaders that the disposition TO
pass an alien land law restricting TO
aliens who are eligible to citizenship"
remains unchanged. il will be neces-
sary for Mr.. Bryan TO change the pres
ent views of the majority if the bill is
10 be killed.
Another cause of much speculation
to-day, aside from the probable nature
of Secretary Bryan's message, was the
ultimate effect his visit might have
upon the relationship Of the individual
states with the national government.
Attorneys in the Legislature who
make study Of international law de-
clare the occasion is fraught with deep
significance and that it might give rise
TO an entirely new Interpretation of
the ancient theory Of state rights.
In the present situation it is argued
that the federal government has no
power TO deny the State of California
the right to exclude the japanese from
land ownership and then refuse to re-
lieve conditions in California through
its own powers.