Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-11
TerancM Denies That He
viii Wave Smord So
Long as Japan sInter-
ests Are Respected.

TOKYO, October i0-The fears OF n
section Of the Japanese public. which
have found an echo IN the United
states and China. that the coming into
power Of the now ministry may he
tantamoun, 10 war. were discussed
frankly to-day by Premier Count Sciki
Terauchi. in giving to the Assucia ted
III regard to the foreign policy OF his
administration. The Premier gave cx-
preston in sentence to the spirit
which he declared would animate his
dealings with other nations. 1t was
the assertion that Japan would not
take any aggressive step toward The
United States or any other country - .
long as Jarans vital interests and
dignity arc not infringcd.''
Any idea that | shall wave the
sword while | am Prime Minister Of
Japan is based on n false comprehcn-
sion OF my career and compIctc mis-
conception Of the Japanese empire. it's
past. and its hopes and ideals for the
future" he said
HIS SUMMONS EVENT
IN JAPANESE HISTORY
The dramatic summons to the pre-
miership Of Field Marshal Tcrauchi.
Japans dominating military figure, has
excited discussion overshadowc by
no single event in modern japanese
history In view Of the world wide
interest in tho Significance of his an
pointment and the misgivings il ap-
parcntly has caused, the Premier. W y
has long had the reputation of taci-
turnitN. consented to break his silcncc
and give to the world through the
Associated Press n general idea OF his
purposes and policies. During the in
tervicw he conversed readily i'm French
and then in Japanese.
The field marshal wore the gray uni
form Of his rank. His right arm,
shattered by bullet in tho Saigo re-
bcllion of 1877. hung powerlcss by his
side. His rugged face. stern IN repose.
relaxed with n smile as he said:
Tell the American people that my
earnest and constant endcavor shall
be to promote the friendly ties which
have bound Japan and America for
half century
DECLINES RESPONSIBILITY
ron INTERVIEW IN NEW YORK
You people know my administrative
record in Korea. Because am a sue
cessful soldier. shall that prevent my
being prudent minister of state? Say
IL, repeat it, that ] come as a statesman
who is seeking the lasting interests of
my people. not as militarist seeking
Glorification by the sword
The Premier disclaimnd ;rcspopsi
bilitN for the interview in New York
with Baron Sakatani, who was quoted
"a & Sn -ipsr haf
laws regarded by the Japanese AS dis
criminatory against them was n mat
ter OF Justice and necessity" lie de-
clared cmphntically that. as Premier.
he would undertake no new stcps in
regard to the So-callcd "Amcrican
problems including immigra ton In
this respect. he said. he would follow
closely the policies OF the outgoing
Cabinet
What will lie Japnn's policy to-
ward China" the correspondent asked.
AS the ministry was organized only
yesterday, I have not discussed China
with my associates" he replied.
However. speaking generally, Jnpan's
ambition is 10 have China benefit. like
Japan. from the fruits OF world civiIi-
zation and world progress. Tho Jap
anesc and Chinese people have sprung
from the same stock. Our future dcs-
tiny is n common destiny that is his
torically involved"
AMERICAS INTERESTS
IN CHINA RESPECTED
Though he was unable to dwell on n
detailed program, the Premier CON
tinucd, h" could affirm that Americas
interests in China would bc harmed
in nowisc by Japan. which had no in
tcntion Of violating Chinn's SOW
crcignty or preventing Interested ma
tions from having equal opportunities
People talk Of closing the door" he
said That is complete non
possumus.
so long as Japau's vital interests
and dignity are not nfringed, Japnn
will take no aggressive step agains,
any nation. especially America
will the Japanese alliance with
Russia hc III" basis Of policy in tho
Orient" II" was asked.
Japan. true TO her obligations, nat
urally will be bound in her future poll
cics by her alliances with Great Brit
tain and IlisSia." he responded but
that does not imply disregard OF fos-
tering amity with others. notably
America, whose friendship and coop
Grafton We have reason TO cherish. The
empire faced Il situation which de-
nIandS strenuous and unified cNertions
TO secure reforms of tho national life,
to nourith the strength Of her re-
sources rnd 10 place the nation on an
unshakablc foundation OF secure and
lasting peace IN tho Far East Our
supreme efforts abroad should br to
maintain faith with foreign powers aud
TO he strictly fair and upright. Japan's
progress world power, which is
inevitable. must be marked with pru-
dence and caution, especially in the
period OF world crisis.
SEES NO LIKELIHOOD
OF FUHIJIEit ACTIVITY
The rl.micr said hr SAN 40 iiscli-
hood Of more active participation in
the war by Japan. ilc ridiculcd sup
positions that Japan had designs I'm
relation to the Philippines. saying that
IL any nation had TO be their owner,
he WAS glad i, WAS America.