Arizona republican., 1919-03-15
JAP AMBASSADOR
 IN PLEA AGAINST
 RACE PREJUDICE
Its Elimination Would Con- tribute to Permanent Peace-Warns of Menace of BelShevism

NEW YORK. March l4.-Action by lhe peace conference Co eliminate race prejudice. which he termed "a fruitful source of discoutent and uneasiness among nations in the past" was urged hy Niscount Ishh Japanese ambassa- dor to the United States. speaking be- fore the Japanese society here tonight.
 Nothing would contribute more cf- tccUally to the foundation of perma- uent peace, he declared, than applica- ton of proper remedy "at this oppor- tune moment to this cause of inter national discord.' The constitution of a loagse of nations he added, would not bo worthy of the conference if it 1mmitted provision to right "the con- -piCuous injustice arising out of pre- iuIicc between the races.
 The ambassador indicated that if this were done, Japan would not take advantage of such a provision. but would adhere to her "gentleman's agreement in the matter of emigration of Japanese labor to the United States. and await the time when by gradual volution' the problem would be settled 10 the mutual satisfaction of both countries.
 The restriction of immigration to America, Viscount Ishii cited as Japan's liked policy" despite the treaty right of her nationals to free en- trance and residence in the United states. and said he hoped this policy. as 'abundantly attcsted by her past rec ord would disarm any altrmist and unwarranted view pointing to the prob ability of Japan's taking advantage ol She coveted article in the league con- stitution."
 No Thought To Force Labor Question
 Nothing would be farther from Japan's thought" he continued. "that hastily force the issue of the labor question in the event Of the league coy- enant being modified in accordance with her desire. that is upon a new ar- ticlc being inserted in the covenant against racial discrimination"
 Niscount Ishii urged the right of the Asiatics.' who fought side by side with the Anglo -SaNOns. Latins and Slavs against the common foe.' to equal con- sideRtlon among the allied peoples
 "The single minded object or tho war; said the ambassador, was tho maintenance of international justice md the establishment of durable peace No consideration Of racial feeling en- tered into the supreme decision for tho sacrifices of blood and tgastire on the part of any Of the allief or associated towers.
 And now when this war for inter- rational justice Is about to come to it's happy termination and when the world league for permanent peace is beine contrived, why should this question of race prejudice race discrimination ant race humiliation alone be left unrem. odied. When restriction or prohibition Of discriminatory treatment of chattel. and commodities is being adequately provided for, why should this unius and unjustifiable discrimination agains persons be allowed Co remain m touched. An idea. however good, lose, most of it's value if only half executed The constitution of a league of nations for which the eminent representative of international justice and peace ar, now working in Paris with their untir ing energy would not be worthy of thu great world conference if it omitted thu necessary provision for the remedy o this conspicuous injustice arising oU 1f race prejudice.
 Economic In Nature
 Tt may be added. in order to avoi, possible misunderstanding that Uni question ol strengthening out the exist ing injustice of racial discriminatiO should be considered independently O the questions of labor and immigration The one is principally economic in it nature; the other essentially a question of sentiment, of legitimate pride an self-respect. If anyone is afraid that stipulation introduced in the leagu covenant for the prohibition of any dis criminate treatment on account of ra cial differences will necessarily brin about labor difficulties or economi troubles, that man has singularly over looked the actual facts of internationa intercourse.