The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-03-19
THE EXPANSION
OF The JAPANESE
Alarms This Member Of the Chautauqua
Circle who Warns US in His Paper,
That There is Danger Ahead, -Superi-
or in Strength he Says.
DON'T WORRY ABOUT 1T
RAJ ~ III s Ll3L

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international affairs. and in render
ing my opinion on this momentuous
problem, wish to emphasize few
of the essential facts, relative to our
possible opponent, in war, which
may culminate through the dire
strain that exists in our present anti
alien land and Asiatlc exclusion con-
troversy.
cite for example the acute situ-
alton in California, and Japan's in
sistence to renew the diplomatic ne
gotiations, at once or there would be
other ways and means employed to
bring a3out an understanding.
There being for instance very del
icate problem, before the federal
government now, how to revoke the
citizenship of one very wealthy JAP
anese planter of southern California
without creating hostile attitude
in the willy Japs. In this particular
case Japanese has enjoyed this
privilege for eighteen years, and
cast his vote at elections without
previous molestation. He is thrift
ty, law aiming person. To elimi-
nate him from citizenship, which
was granted him by a Judge of the
supreme bench of California, would
be ample cause for retaliation from
Japan, if such drastic measures are
to be enforced by our government.
Can we consistently DO this, and act
with discretion in regard to our pres
ent treaty with Japan. Or do we in
tend to faunt prudence to the winds.
Other American Republics well
come the immigration of the Japan
ese to their respective countries.
Foremost among those Offering
their cooperation are Brazil and lie
Argentine Republic. With Mexi-
co also extending a cordial welcome,
as was recently demonstrated, by
the royal reception rendered Senor
de la Barra in Japan, on his arrival
as special Mexican envoy from the
provisional government. Several
Japanese officers made overtures to
! the Mexican government for permis-
sion to render their assistance in be-
half of the so-called federals. There
was no stipulation as to the remun-
Grafton they expected, but neverthe-
less the Japanese demonstrated their
foreslghtedness, by 80 entering the
service, they would endeavor to
thwart the proceedings of the United
States.
With their commendable ability
as soldiers and diplomats they would
obtain footing on vast and valu-
able territory, which would be avail
able for them to emigrate to in far
greater numbers. Although there
are at present approximately 5000
Japanese in Mexico, who are en-
gagged in farming and commercial
i pursuits.
| Necessity for ExpansionI
In view of the fact that Japan
with her densely populated country,
which is rated at over so millions,
and increasing very rapidly, the
necessity for expansion is made
manifest.
! Why would they not look forward
to acquiring territory of a material
istic value that is now inhabited by
large percentage of Japanese?
These facts are of vital importance
to the welfare of our country and
it's possessions, which are not at
present in position to successfully
cope with an acute situation, that
may be forced upon us and com.
mand our immediate attention at any
time by the farsighted Niponese.
Japan today, is without exception
the best prepared nation in the
world considering their size. to strike
most disastrous blow at our ma
tional pride. our superiority as
world power.
The Japanese army according to
statistics has peace strength of 4OO,-
900 men and the war strength con-
sists of approximately "A, 900 officers
and 200, 900 men, which could be
tripled if the occasion necessitated,
as every able bodied man is train
ed soldier. Duty in the army being
compulsory in the Aowery kingdom.
Owing to the policy of the Japanese
government it would be difficult to
obtain the exact number of men at
their disposal.
Considering these figures. and those
of the o. s.. the total standing army of