Bisbee daily review., 1916-10-11
Terauchi, the War Leader, AL lays Rumors That He Is to Bring About Crisis With the United States.
PLEDGES TO KEEP
 DOOR OPEN TO CHINA
Glad U. s. Has Philippines, He Says Japan's Loss of Dignity Alone, He Ayers, Would Start War.
(copywrisht 1916 by Associated Press)

(copywright 1916 by Associated Press)
 TOXIC, Oct. 10.-Fears of section of the Japanese public, which have found an echS in the United States and China that the coming into power of the new ministry may be tanta- mount to war, were discussed frankly today by Premier Count Seiki Ter auchi, in giving to the Associated Press the first statement he has made in regard to the foreign policy of the administration. The premier gave ex- pression in a sentence to the spirit which he declared would animate his dealings with other nations.
 Only Cause for War.
 1t was the assertion that Japan
 would not take any aggressive
 step toward the United States or
 any other country "so long as
 Japan's vital interests and dignity
 are not infringed."
 No Sword Waving.
 Any idea that l shall waive the sword while I am prime minister of Japan is based on a false impression of my career and a complete miscon- ception of the Japanese empire. its past and its hopes and ideals for the future" he said.
 World Suspects Him.
 The dramatic summons to the pre- miership of Field Marshal Terauchi, Japan's dominating military figure has excited a discussion overshadowed by no single event in modern Japancse history
 In view of the world wide interest in the significance of his appointment and the misgivings it apparently has caused, the premier, who has long had the reputation of taciturnity. consent ed to break his silence and give to the world through the Associated Press a general idea of his purposes and poli- cies. During the interview he con versed readily in French and then in Japanese The field marshal wore the gray uniform of his regiment. His right arm, shattered by a bullet in the Saigo Rebellion of 1877. hung power less by his side His rugged face, stern in repose, relaxed with a smile as he said:
 Wishes U. s. Friendship.
 Tell the American people that my earnest and constant endeavor shall be to promote the friendly ties which have bound Japan and America for half century.
 Your people know my administra- tive record in Korea. Because l am a successful soldier. shall that prevent my being a prudent minister of state? Say it. repeat it. that I come as statesman who is seeking the lasting interests of my people not as militar- ist seeking glorifcation by the sword"
 Won't MoIest U. S.
 The premier disclaimed responsi- bility for the interview in New York with Baron Sakatani. who was quoted as saving that the repeal of American laws regarded by the Japanese as dis criminatory against them was matter of justice and necessity" He de- clared emphatically that as premier he would undertake no new step in re- gard to the so-called American pro blem. In this respect. he said, he would follow closely the policies of the outgoing cabinet.
 What will be Japan's policy toward China?" the correspondent asked.
 "As the minister of war was an- pointed only yesterday, have not ais cussed China with any of my assist ants" he replied.
 To Keep China Door Open.
 Though he was unable to dwell on a detailed program. the minister con tinued. he could affirm that Americas interests in China would be harmed in no wise bv Japan. which had no intention of violating China's sevreign- ty. or preventing interested nations from having equal opportunity.
 "People talk of closing the door" he said. "That is a complete non-pos- sumus.
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