Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-08
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Toxic; Dec. 16-Just what Japan's
intentions are with reference to China.
is a question that everybody is dis
cussing in the Orient. Although Of
fetal utterances adhere closely to the
declaration that Japan seeks the
peace Of Asia and the maintenance of
the integrity Of China and the main
flamenco Of the open door for the peo-
pie Of all nations. men in various
walks of life appear to believe that
the future of Japan lies in China but
as to how that future is to be at
tanned and what direction and paths
it will follow only the vaguest ideas
exist.
Japan. with it's 100000 popula-
ton and with yearly increase of
about 100000 is conceived as feeling
the absolute necessity Of expansion
somewhere. Her people do not fancy
the cold climate of Hokkaido or dis
tricts like Sakhahn island. the half
of which was acquired from Russia.
They are filed with a business like
determination to emigrate to those
places where opportunities are many
and where they will get the most
money for their services as we'll as
the most material comforts for their
money. Japan helnmed in by the
waters of the Pacific in her island
territory Is described as looking with
friendly envy upon the great ex-
panses Of countries like the United
States with their vast natural re-
sources and as wondering why she.
great nation as she is. should not have
something of what Baron Kato, the
ex-foreign minister, called her share
Of the good things of the world" The
material posi- ilities of the Chinese
Empire with its almost limitless areas
are supposed constantly to whet the
appetite of the people of Nippon.
The one thing that can be deduceG
from talking with the Japanese is that
they believe their position in the Far
increase their influence in China I'M
til they fill the predominating role
among the foreign powers. If anyone
is to fill the predominating role, it
should be Japan. they ythink. And
they think that Japan should fill it in
the interest of China and the interest
of Japan. That may be said to be
the fundamental doctrine underlying
this years negotiations with China.
Several writer's have come forward
insisting that Japan must at once
take full advantage of the economic
opportunities she has obtained in
China. pointing out that the mere ac-
QUESTIONS of these rights is not SUI
ficient unless followed by business
like developments. DR.. s. Suyehiro.
professor in Kioto University, d.
clares that this is one means OF dis
sipating anti-Japanese sentiments in
China. He holds that the aversion CT
the Chinese people would disappear
when they realized the satisfactory
effects of Japan's exploitation Of their
resources on the general condition OF
the country. Instead of criticizing the
Dr. Suyehiro says. the
people should study the chances or
gain in Manchuria and Mongolia
where Japan has established a sphere
of influence He urges the japanese
Geavor in these regions. Now that
Japanese interests are increased there
should begin a big emigration there.
The doctor is rather pessimistic as to
labor development as he thinks that
the japanese laborer is no match for
the Chinaman in Manchuria. The
same is true as to shop keepers, the
Chinese being able to undersell the
Japanese So the writer concludes
that the field for the japanese is in
industry and agriculture. AS to in
lustry, with an abundance of cheap
md superior coal from Fushun. the
prospects are excellent. AS REGARDS
agriculture. rice cultivation appears
hopeful DR.. Suyehiro doubts, how
.ver, whether the Japanese farmers
AN obtain the same success in Man
,huria as they have in California,
which he has visited. He urges his
elbow countrymen to understand that |
t is only by long, patient, and strenu-
JUS efforts that they can hope to find
cal benefits in Manchuria.
Other prominent men. especially |
hose engaged in business, dwell upon |
he necessity of pushing Japans OPP |
'ortunities in China. They voice their
aith in the sincerity Of the govern |
nent in enunciating the principles OF |
he open door and integrity. 1T must |
,e quite evident" wrote Mr.. Yamada
member of the house of representa- !
ives that in pressing her demands
Manchuria and Mongolia. |