The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-15

territorial integrity of China; third her utmost endeavors require all other nations to do likewise
 The agreement ell. cred into by Secretary of State Lansing and Vsee'nt Ishii recognizes that in view of apans geogra ca position she has certain legitimate special in.erest in China Briefly, this the ogniti by Government of the fact that Japan has interest in regard to China somewhat analogous interest i'll the protection of Latin America against European transgression Something in the nature of Monroe Doctrine for the Orient has been proclaimed for Japan and consented with limitations by this country Iapans attitude in regard China is the proprety and reasonabeness of which measured in terms of her own selfdefense, is easily understandable Japan can net matter of safety European governments es tabsh colonies in China with any greater degree of sal isacon than could witness the establishment of German colonies in Mexico Central America. Japan has just the just the warrant to set forth of her cardinal principles of diplomacy the rule that China is not open to political exploitation by European governments, have to proclaim and main tain the Monroe Doctrine with respect to Latin America
 The weghty and pregnant utterances which have been formally made behalf of the Japanese Govern ment by it's accredited ambassador to this country not merely well-soundng but meaningless words. They may be taken their face value, and taken by cur Government. The reason for this is based sol idly upon experience Our diplomats have learned the measure of value responsibility which attaches to
 spoken word and written pledges of Japanese officials and it may be confidently asserted that other ment in the world has dealt honestly just ly with the Government of the United States than has that ot Japan. The history of diplomatic relations with Japan, written in the archieves at Washington shows that the word of Japanese otlals is good written agreement They have violated treaty in letter, in spirit in deed. Nine years ago Prince Katsura, then Prime Minister of Japan outlined in a confidential communication to the President of the United States Japans ambitions and desires He said Tt is hope and purpose make this island the great work shop of the Orient. In the development of Korea and of Manch ch1,ria want to do in the of colonization and expansion. We shall have neither nor money for war" The politely indicated by Prince Katsura has been rigdly adhered Not only has Japan kept out of with this try but today she is protecting ships and shores the Pacific, leaving navy free for in the At lantc Ocean.
 The Finance Commission which is in this coun try seeking to make closer the commercial ties between the United States and the Orient It is the purpose the commission set forth specific industrial financial and transportation plans, and invite American capi a!ists to participate in them The Japanese Finance Commission has made the interesting suggestion that the expenditures of the United States and her allies in this war be reimbursed to considerable extent by the development of the vast resources of China This work would be only advantage and that of our allies, but would be of profit to the people China. It would raise their living and advance their civilization and tend to bring them into closer relations with the rest of the world.
 Viscoun Ishii remarked the day of his departure that he hoped the business and capitalists of Cali fornia would unite with those of both China and Japan in serious sustained effort supply China with capi tai and ndustrese is of the opinion that the the Pacific Coast ought to take active and indeed
 leading part in the commercial upbulding of the Ori en He thinks that by of her geographical posi-
 ton and her California has special advantages facilities dealing successfully Eastern prob lens.
 No who has vision, who has keen regard for the prosperity and wellbeing this State and coun try, will fail to find food for deep reflection in the ments and suggestions which have been made by our distinguished Japanese guests They point the opportunities for the people this coast, as we'll unusually beneficial and closer relationship with Japan and China.