The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-23

EQUATIONS on that basis in the naar fi,.
ture, and it was suggested that this
propaply was what Baron Ma,1ino had
in mind when he referred to "other .oays''
or dealing with this issue.
Inc matter before the House commit
tee today was a discussion of the n eaties
and point of international law bearing on
the provisions of the pending Rakerg i'm
migration bill. A brief prepared by Joh,
Bassett Moore, counsellor of the deoart-
ment, set forth that in several instances
the measure proba bly, would oontrayenc
existing treaties, particularly insofar .s
1t would violate ''the most favor "a na-
ton clause. The brief indicated that
the state department holds that any leg
is1ation of the nature of the Raker bin
should contain clause stating speci1i-
caily that the treaties are not abrogated
MAKE PUBLIC
SECOND ADDRESS
Washington, January 22.--The Japanese
embassy tonight made public second
address by Baron Maxine, minister of
foreign affairs, to the Japanese uParlia-
ment. 1t was delivered yesterday, after
the minister had discussed the California
allen land controversy, and it covers the
broad field of Japan's relations with other
world powers. reviewing briefly reasons
for the dispatch of the cruiser Idzumo to
Mexico, and at length, the development
of Japans policy toward China and Rus
sia. In this connection Baron Mikano
stated emphatcally that Japan already
had benefited by her alliance with Great
Britain, and expected in the future great
er proof of its efficiency in the main
tenance of the integrity of China
Following is an abstract of the address
as cabled from Toxic to the embassy:
THE relations Of the empire with the
treaty powers continue to grow in in
timacy and cordially and especially in
China. 1t gives us great pleasure in view
of the general situation that we have
been able to act in desperation with the
powers in maintaining order in the far
east it being the fundamental principle
of our Chinese policy to ensure independ-
ence and integrity of that power. The
present cabinet also has firmly adhered
to that principle. Further, the object of
our alliance with Great Britain practical
ly was to maintain the same Fundamental
principle, and, while it is a matter for
sincere congratulation to the world that
peace and transquility in China was re-
stored so promptly 1t is at the same time
an indisputable fact that restoration of
peace. and order was, in no small measure
due to the existence of the Anglo-Japan-
ese alliance, which is expected in the
future to give even greater proof of its
efficiency in the maintenance of peace.
Understanding With Russia
In regard to the questions respecting
those territory in China, where Japanese
and Russian interests are contiguous, the
imperial government never has neglected
to come to an understanding with Russia
and it is with high satisfaction that they
view relations between the two empires
growing more and more intimate in
south Manchuria and eastern Inner Mon
gola. In these regions this empire holds
a special position in virtue OF the treaties
and on other grounds.
After making statement in regard to
the recognition of the Chinese republic,
the following statement concerning the
dispatch of the crused Idzumo to Mexico
was given.
I'm February last revolution broke out
In the capital of Mexico and General
Huerta became provisional president in
the same month"; The whole country re-
mained in disturbance and sinc$ the fall
OF Torreon, In October, the condition OF
anairs became even more sertpus. AT
present the number of the Japane SUBJ
jects in Mexico is close upon 3OOOf 1t need
hardly be said that it became Necessary
to take appropriate measures for protec-
ton. The imperial government dispatched
the warship Idxumo to- Mexico ION No
vember 20, last She now is N COM
munication with our minister in Mexico,
SO that every care is being taken that
there should be nothing omitted towards
the protection of the Japanese residents
in that country. Further, Japanese sub
Jects in the City of Mexico have. In CO.
operation with other nations, organized
volunteer corps and our minister is in
concert with the representatives of the
other powers, taking measures for self
defense and as some Japanese subjects
are in great distress, the minister is, in
conjunction with the commander sof the
Idzumo. taking steps for the relief. The
imperial government most earnestly hopes
that peace and tranquility will be restored
in Mexico at the earliest possible date
and that its Inhabitants, native and for
eign, will be enabled to live free from
anxioty'" "