The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-07

CUT TASK 10 cause 4 rupture VI luch
good relations. Unfortunately there
were people in both countries. many or
whom were entirely honest in their be-
lcfs. who accepted every false rumor
as true, and aiG,d the German propas-
anndu by declaring that their own gov
eminent should prepare for the conflict.
which they asserted WAS inevitable. that
the interests of the two nations In Inc
far east were hostile. and that every
activity Of the other country in the "a
CifIC had L sinister purpose.
Fortunately. this district was not so
general In either tho United States or
japan as Ia affect the friendly rcla-
| lions of the two governments. but there
is no doubt that the feeling OF SuSplc-
ion WAS increasing and the untrue re-
ports were receiving more and more
crchcnco in spite Of the earnest efforts
which were made on both sides Of the
Pacific I" cuuricract a movement
| which would 'icopHrdize tho ancient
Friendship of tho Two nations
The visit of Eiscount lshii and his
colleagues has accomplished great
chang" Of opinion in this country. ny
frankly dcnouncing the evil influences
which have been al work, by openly pro-
Ella inning that the policy Of Japan is not
enc of aggression. and by declaring lhat
there is no intention In take advantage
commercially or industrially Of the spec
ial relations TO China created by Gcog-
rHphicitl position the representatives, or
japan have cleared the diplomatic at
mnSphcrc of the suspicious which had
been sc, carefully spread Ivy our enemies
and by misguided or ever Jealous people
in both countries. In few days the
propaganda Of years has been undore.
and both nations arc now able 10 see
how near they came TO being led into
the trap which had been Skillfully set
for them.
"Throughout the conferences which
have taken place Tiscnunt -lshiI has
shown a sincerity and candor which dis.
PEELED every doubt as TO his purpose and
brought the two governments into an
attitude of confidence toward each other
which made it possible 10 discuss every
question with frankncss and cordiality.
Approaching the subjects in such Il Splr-
II and with the mutual desire TO remove
every possible cause Of controversy the
negotiations were marked by SINGER
ity and good will which from the nrSt
insured their success.
The principal result of the ncGotia-
lions WIS the mutual understanding
which was reached ascto the principles
governing the policies of the two gov
crnmcnts in relation TO China This I'M
Outstanding is formally set forth in the
notes exchanged and now made public.
the statements in the notes require no
explanation. They not only contain
reafYirmation Of the open door" policy.
but introduce principle Of non interfer~
ence with the sovereignty and territorial
integrity of China which. generally ap-
piled. is essential to perpetual internal
tional peace. as clearly declared by
President Wilson, and which is the very
foundation also of Pan-Americanism as
interpreted by this government.
The removal II doubts and suspicious
and the mutual declaration Of the new
doctrine rs 10 the far cast would DO
enough to make the visit Of the Japanese
commission 10 tho United States hStor-
lie and memorable hut il accomplished
q further purpose, which iS Of special in
tercst to the world AT this time, in eN-
pressing Japan'S earnest desire 10 coop
crate with this country in waEinG war
against the German government. The
discussions, which covered the military
naval and economic artivitioS TO be en-
ploycd with due dcGard 10 relative re-
sources and ability, showed the same
spirit or sincerity and candor which
Characterised the negotiations resulting
in tho exchange of notes.
AT the present time ii is mex pcdicnt
10 make public .he details OF these con-
versat ions. but il may be said that THIS
government has been sratiticd by tho as
sertious of EiScount lshu and his col
leagues that their government desired
TO do their part in the suppression. %
Prussian militarism and were eager 10
Cooperate in every practical way 10 that
: oh h. a5HcH hpNySpr that
complete and satisfactory undcrs tand-
incs upon the matter of nava' cO-Opcra-
ton in the Pacific for the purpose OF at
tanning the common obi against Ger
many and her allies Nave been reach
ed between The re- reSentctiYe vi the I'M
perial Japan" sc navy. who Is attached %
the special mission Of Japan and the
representative OF the United States
navy.
1T is only just TO say that the sue
cess which has attended the intercourse
| Of the Japanese commission with AmcT-
can officials and with private persons.
as well, is due IN large measure to the
! personality NJ EiScount lshii. tho heal
of the mission. The natural reserve and
! hcaitation. which are not unusual n
negotiations of delicate nature. diSap-
pear under the influence of his open
! fricndlincss. while his frunkncss won
! the confidence and good will or all. II Is
! doubtful If representative at II differ
! ent temper could in 50 short Il Zinc have
! done as much ~ NiScount lShIl To plar"
I on Il better and trmqr basis the rcla-
| lions between th' United States and
! Japan. Through him the American pcopi"
have gained Il new and higher conception
of tho reality OF Japan'S friendship Tor
| the United States which Viii be mutual
Is beneficial in the future.
-ViScnunt Ishi will hc remembered in
this country rs a statesman Of high al
taInmentS. as Il diplomat with Il true WIS.,
ion Of international affairs. and As 4
genuine. and uuIspukcn friend Of Amcrt
lea
No American principle has been sac
riticrd IN this agreement. Ill the opinion
OF the officials. as The United States
government itself III the cases NJ MeX-
leo Cuba and other American republics
and in thu Monroe durtrIne itself has
been foremost in the assertion of the
doctrine at special privileges by reason
Of ,hc geographic and economic rela-
, tons.
Japan has special interests OF semi
political natur'. in ShantunS. which pro-
vince sll" wrcst"d from Germany early
in the present war. hy reason "t its vi
cinity /" Fort Arthur. IT, Korea and tn
tho Japanese islands. Also the pros
pcri;y nf the great island "f Form"sa
nnd it's successful administration by
Japan is largely dcpcndrn. upon c"ndi-
tons in the Chinese province. OF fN-
kicn. separated only by narrow strait.
JHpanrSc railway CONCESSIONS IN Man
churia also ar" regarded rs proper OBJ
iccts of special JapancS" interest. not
detail llrG" privntrly-"wn"d Japanese
business enterprises III China proper.
The vital Importance L" japan or the