Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
AMERICAN BUSINESS MEN WILL WORK WITH
 JAPANESE IN CHINA
Returning Finar.cier to Island
 Empire Tells His Govern !. ment of His Trip to Ameri-
 ca and His Reception Here.

TOXIC, Feb. S.-(Correspondence of The Assocated Pres) American f. nanciers and business men have giv- en their informal pledge to pursue trade in China in a spirit of friendli- ness toward the Japanese, and, where ever possible in cooperation with the Japanese, according to Baron Eiichi Sibusawa, the 76-years-old financier, who returned in January from tour of the United States? On his arrival at home he was met by several mem bers of the cabinet, to whom he re- ported most favorably on conditions in America, as they affect Japan. He was impressed remarkably with the hospitality that had been shown him in the United States.
 America" he said, 'is now at one of the most important turning points of her history. Hitherto she has been self-centered and self-contented, politi- cally, economically, and financially, but now in conseuence of the war she has been brought suddenly to realize that circumstances place her in the very forefront of the worlds financial and commercial powers and she seems determined to utilize to the fullest ex- tent the opportunities thus presented"
 q took every opportunity" he con- tinued of impressing upon my Amer ican friends the desirability and also the practicability of general under standing and, if possible, cooperation between American and Japanese capi- talists in developing the resources of China. Such, I pointed out, would be conducive to the interest of China, in the first place, and then to the inter ests of both China and the United States. Otherwise Americas increas- ed activities in the Chinese market might possibly lead to hostile compe- tition, mutual distrust, and bitter ani- mostly, which might be mutually disas- trous. I was gratified olearn that my views on these matters were fully shared by American financiers and business men, who showed themselves perfectly willing to conduct operations in China in a generous spirit of friend liness towards the Japanese and, wherever possible in cooperation with us.
 Baron Shibusawa said he found all sections of the United States animated by sentiments of warm friendship to- ward Japan. Especially was he pleas ed to see the situation in california greatly improved. The anti-Japanese feeling there has subsided, owing to the favorable impression created by ! Japanese participatin in the Exposi- tion.. Some people were inclined to fear revival of the anti-Japanese agi- tation after the close of the Exposi tion but his observation was that there is no likelihood of such an occurrence in the near future
 Baron Shibusawa said he was great ly impressed with the prosperous con dition of New York City. The thriv ing and beautiful appearance of the streets and the remarkable improve ment of the means of communication showed a great development since his previous visit. Lastly, he said:
 Tn view of the great material pro- gress in the United States there must arise in the future a brisk demand for merchandise of all descriptions. The unmistakable development of A merican commerce and industry is fla vorable to Japan's trade interests with America which are bound to realize an epoch-making progress. Japanese merchants and manufacturers should prepare not to miss this opportunity for promoting the trade relations be- tween Japan and the United States. In order to augment our national wealth and increase Japan's commer- cial influence in America the govern ment authorities should avail them selves of the favorable monetary con dition of the present for the encour- agmnt and promotion of domstic man. ufacturing and industry, and the ad- vancement of the country's export trade"