Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-15
JAPAN DEMANDS RACE
 RESTRICTIONS KILLED
 BY NATIONS LEAGUE
Niscount Ishn Declares Amer ican Situation Should
 Be Adjusted
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economical in its nature the other eS- sentiaIly a question of sentiment. of legitimate pride and self respect If any one is afraid that a stipulation introduced in the league covenant for the prohibition of any discriminating treatment on account of racial differ ences will necessarily bring about la bOr difficulties or economic troubles. that man has singularly overlooked the actual facts of international inter course
 The existing treaty between Japan and the United States guarantees 10 the people Of Japan the right Of freely entering and residing in this country. In spite of this express treaty stipu- latiOn my government invariably ad- heres 10 a policy of strict restriction upon the emigration of its cOuntrymen into the United States Why The Japanese government an1 people un- derstand that the labor question in America constitutes Gn exception cir constance. which even a solemn treaty rannOt stipulate away in "a sweeping manner While therefore, they must not be expected to be con- tented with the situation, you can depend upon the wise patience of the Japanese nation. which calmly, though anxiOusly. awaits the time when by gradual evolution this difficult prob lem will be settled to the mutual sat isfactiOn of the two countries
 Japan to Held to Policy
 In the meantime Japan, in her faithful adherence to the spirit of what is called a gentlemen's agree ment. will continue in her policy of strict self imposed restriction in this delicate matter of labor emigration, notwithstanding her treaty fight
 The ambassador in conclusion ap- pealed for common action against bOl- shevisnl
 '.In the course of the last 9 cen tuTies." .he said I've have passed through various stages of war: wars between tribes. wars between races. wars Of religion. wars of interest and ambition The present world war has been the first instance in the history Of mankind in which meE and women of different natiOnalities creeds and races have combined in support of a noble principle and lofty ideals for the maintenance of liberty and hu- manity and for the promotion of jus tice and civilization This world war has done away. forever. let us hope with the wars of domination and op- pTessiOn. and the only wars we may yet have to fight in the future will be the wars of anti-anarchism and anti-bOlshevism
 Should Act In Unison
 In this forthcoming struggle peo- pie Of every nationality and every race should act. in unison against the com mOR foe. and all consideration of diff ferent creis or different races should be eliminated for all time and in all countries
 George W. Wickersham, former at tOrney general. who presided at the dinner, pointed out that 65 years ago the United States brought Japan from the isolation which had kept it from the outside world for 25O years. but that now the representatives of that same island kingdom are taking part with those of the other great powers in the world in bringing home to America a recognition of her Obliga- tiOn to abandon her traditional policy to abstain from interference in the concerns of nations in the eastern hemisphere and 10 follow the pathway which her duty to civilization and humanity demands
 What is needed he continued. -Is recognition of the obligations result ing from the fact that the United States has created and aided in the creation of conditions which entail unacceptable obligation to go further and carry out the great tasks which We already have done imposes upon us
 Peace Terms Accepted
 To return home with our armies leaving European associates alone to struggle with the conditions following. war, under any circumstances would involve abandonment or our Allies at the most critical moment Of our ef- forts But a moments reflection in this instance will show the present i'm possibility Of such action
 The American President. with at least the tact approval of the Amer ican people. formulated the conditions of the peace which was to follow our military efforts. These terms and conditions have been accepted sub stantially by Allies and enemies alike as the basis of the peace They are impossible Of performance without the active continued participation of the American nation in the continued en- fOrcement of theirp rovisions''
 Mir WickeTsham declared that against the cOrrOding, disintegrating anarchy known as bOlshevism.' must stand the American republic, which has grown great by adherence to the principles that give hope for the rise Of justice. domestic tranquility ana the blessings Of liberty 10 the foun- ders and their pOsterity.