New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
CHINESE SUSPICIOUS OF JAPAN
By DR.. SUN YAT-SEN
Late President of the Chinese Republic
From The Kobe Herald

, lations of brothers China being the elder.
The turn of events has developed things in
such way that the elder has grown weak
and incapable, while the younger by the dint
of hard study and supreme efforts has in
creased his wealth and intellect. The former
finds himself not only unable to take care OF
his property but to defend it against the
spoliaton Of maraudcrs
While matters stand in this way with the
elder brother, the younger, instead Of render
ing him assistance to protect the property be-
queathed by his ancestors, turns toward the
marauders and says, "If you plumber, | have
also the right to share the booty" and turn
ing upon the elder demands: 'If you allow
the robbers to carry away your goods, give
me the privilege to do so, too" How would
the children of the elder brother feel when
they were expecting whole-hearted assistance
from their uncle against the pillage? Utter
disappointment would naturally drive them to
mistrust and apprehension.
Japan's policy toward China, therefore,
should be giving assistance to China in her
efforts Of reforming her administration, and
casting away the encroaching policy, equal
opportunity; equal share in benefits" lead
China as she was led by other advanced states
ages ago. Should she but exonerate China
from foreign encroachment, majority Of the
Chinese would most heartily appreciate her
moral support. Besides the amelioration OF
conditions in China, meaning the advance
mont of the position of the Oriental race in
the world IL would benefit Japan toward the
90 L.. fortune
no inconsiderable extent.
Another wish we have for Japan, and that
is the liberation of China from the bondage
of extra-territoriality. AS the result Of this
unfair, obnoxious restriction, China is suffer
ing great economic distress. II Japan gives
her help toward the revision Of the existing
treaties fervently hoped for BY all the
Chinese, their gratitude to her will indeed be
boundless. Should the treaties be revised,
China can at once be freed from the economic
restraint, and her inexhaustible resources can
be developed
To Japan, China is great market even in
her present state. If Chinas economic con-
ditions are improved and her purchasing
power increases, so much benefits Japan will
derive therefrom. Economic interests being
enhanced, friendly relations between the two
nations would most agsuredly increase. While
China is remaining slave TO the existing
treaties and grooming under the economic
bondage, IL Japan piles further treaty restric-
tions upon her. she can never expect ner
emancipation. Tho greatest difficulty that
Japan experienced politically after the Res
toration was the recovery of her treaty and
customs rights. Japan must feel that China
is just as much disposed "a Japan. II she
does unto China what she wished to have it
done unto her, China will surely bless her.
We will be placed under moral obligation TO
compensate her efforts.
For this China must, Of course, improve
her laws, system and other things. We are
prepared to receive assistance from advanced
and experienced Japan, because we know such
is essential. The sanguinary war now raging
in Europe has taught us a greht lesson that
racial rivalry tending to grow fereer the
Yellow Race must wake up and work hard
Happily, In China Republican government
has been reestablshed through the moral
support of japan. We are now in the period
of peaceful construction. The moment is
never more opportune for the two nations TO
build up the foundation for perfect amity be-
tween them Let the present opportunity slip
away, a misfortune will surely befall them
and affect the fate OF all tho eoiored races.