The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-29
Judge Gary Tells of His Recent
Visit to Nations of the Orient

largest benefit In economic lines by visits
to and intercourse with Americans. They
refer with satisfaction to the large ana
increasing trade relations. And, without
stopping to enumerate, they speak Oh
ous people as their friends and advisers,
now and always, as fair and generous and
pacifcatory in policy and practice; as
a model government, whose friendly In
terest they court.
If you suggest these men many have
dealt simply in diplomacy. so called. or
in diplomatic language, l answer, they
gave me no reason to think SO; 1 Sc
cured their confidence and l gave them
mine They do not hesitate to advance
the reasons for peace and the objections
to trouble. They realize that the geo
graphical locations of these two coun-
tries should make them practically allies
although acting Independently and in
their individual capacities and interests.
And, from the business standpoint, the
Japanese manufacturers, merchants and
fnanciers are DESTROYS of cooperating
with those In the United States, to the
fullest extent, IN protecting and promot-
ing the welfare Of both and at the same
time benefiting those in other countries
with whom both of us may be conduct
ing business. They understand and APP
preciate the spirit of cooperation Whlch
has actuated the men engaged In our
lines of business and they would be
pleased to consider with US all legitimate
plans for the application of this princi-
pie While it is difficult problem, re-
curing patience, skill and tact. still
believe we may be able to work out
methods which will benefit all concerned.
II is well worth trying International
conditions are peculiar. They are compli-
Gated and will be worse. Every one in
terested in international commerce should
make careful survey of existing facts for
purposes of future explorations and de-
velopments There are many practical
problems to consider and their solution
will require time and thought; but we
will find the Japanese business men
ready to take them UP in a fair, reason
able and intelligent manner.
JAPAN'S WISHES IN CHINA
The subject of Japan's intentions
toward China and her possessions is
mooted question in many foreign
quarters. From considerable inquiry
and study l conclude that Japan sin
cerely desires that China shall proceed
and succeed in the directions 1 have
indicated; that she shall become firm
ly established as q sound, peaceful,
progressive. prosperous and rich gov
eminent with free and open seaports,
transacting an increasing, business of
every: kind. within the limits of her
capabilities, with any country or all
countries outside her domains, on a
fair, just and profitable basis. / am
confident Japan would like China for
a continuous, permanent, friendly
profitable and satisfied customer, with
no political, social or financial diff
culties, internal or International. I
think we may expect to see before
long efforts on the part of the jap
anese people to cultivate cordial bust
ness relations with those in China.
know there are important and influ-
entail men in Japan who will active
fy advocate this course. I am also of
the opinion, founded on conversations,
that the Japanese will be glad to con-
suit with Americans concerning fnan-
ella, commercial and even political
questions relating to China. Japan and
China both wish for close and init
mate relations with the United States
and are willing to discuss and deter
mine all matters affecting the rights
and interests of any. with the purpose
of doing Justice to themselves and all
other nations. The more our statesmen
study these questions the more clearly
it will appear there need be no irrec-
oncilable differences Of opinion.
COREA
Corea, as you know, has again be-
come a part of Japan. The name has
been changed to Chosen, which is the
same word in the Japanese language.
1t is fine country, with people of
good appearance, disposition and phys
ical and mental ability, fully equal to
the average Under Japanese methods,
conditions and appearances are rap
Idly improving. The Coreans seem to
be satisfied with the governmental
change. They have more respect for