The sun., 1919-06-16
BARES JAPAN PERIL
IN SOUTH AMERICA
Member of Peruvian Congress
4 Exposes Nippon's Trade
y Expansion Plans.
~ SENIOR DON JORGE NJ. COR.
BACHo
Member Of the Peruvian Congress.

Kemoer Of the Peruvian Congress.
Special Despafeh to TIE Sun.
Specially ,nHHen for the Latin american
Section Of fAe TIE SUI.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-Those who
believed that with the downfall OF Ger
many would disappear the greatest men,
ace TO the peace and prosperity OF the
world are greatly mistaken. There has
arisen in the East another empire, more
imperialistic and threatening in its ten
denotes and more dangerous In Its prac-
teal methods.
While in the late war the United
States came out in defence Of civilisa-
ton as the standard bearer of right.
Justice and liberty. with her great finan-
cial power and the heroic. efforts OF her
sons on the battlefield. Japan, without
any waste Of resources or men. employed
the war period in pushing American
goods OF the South American market In
order TO occupy the place formerly oocu-
pied by Germany in the commercial
world.
The tendency OF Japan to expand
toward the South American peoples. es-
pecially in Peru, was indicated a few
years ago by a Japanese Minister OF
State, who declared in Parliament that
Peru had been selected for Japanese ex-
pansion because OF its natural richness,
favorable climatic conditions, and a
strong racial affinity with the Japanese
people.
This most unusual declaration was not
than taken seriously and was noticed
only to the extent OF q few ironical and
jocular comments In some Of the South
American papers.
A period OF study and preparation
through secret agents who fulfilled ad-
mirably their mission of investigation
was followed by greatly increased immi-
grafton to South America, and particu-
larry to Peru, where the alarming extent
now preoccupies the public mind as well
as the thoughts of our statements. The
practical results of the campaign of ex-
pansion developed by Japan during the
last five years may be graphically sum-
marked as follows:
Establishment OF banks and COM
mercial exchanges In the principal
capitals and commercial centres OF
South America: monopoly at present
of the commercial transactions reat-
ing to low priced articles especially
In Peru; greatly increased merchant
marine. including modern ships built
IN her own docks, which arrive weekly
at both Atlantic and Pacific ports:
breaking the markets with articles
adapted to the necessities of each
country and produced at low cost by
$4,000 new japanese industries; a
progressive increase OF intermarriage
between Japanese and South Amer
leans: establishment of colonies along
some Of the great rivers of the CONT
nent; purchase of extensive properties
in several South American countries;
contracting secret treaties with Latin
American countries similar to the one
one made public with Eecua dor.
Boast Addition to Empire.
Such. in brief have been the manoeu-
vres of this formidable competitor. which
through one Of Its most representatives
: statesmen, Minister Okuma. declared
not long ago that the South American
countries at no distant date would form
a part Of the japanese Empire. decla-
ration that was opportunity and
haughtily refuted by South American
diplomat accredited that country.
In word. 100000 of the yellow
race are engaged in preparing the COM
mercial. industrial and financial bank
ruptcy of the peoples Of the white race.
Taking advantage of the months dur
ing which the Peruvian Congress Is not
In session, have made a trip to this
great country, and I have had in mind
al one OF the principal objects of my
tour the inspection of Industrial CEN
tres. to collect samples OF American
goods and to become thoroughly &C.
Quainted with the various flaws in the
commercial intercourse between the
United States and South America,
1t Is my purpose in this article tc
present some OF the many causes fol
complaint in South America against
American merchants, TO denounce the
factors which contribute to weaken com
mercial relations. to point out a seriou,
danger In South America of constantly
growing proportions, and to outline the
corrective measures and policies which ]
consider Indispensable In order to pre-
vent serious breach in the commercial
relations between this great nation and
the Spanish American countries.
Summary of Complaints.
The principal grounds for these com
plants can be summarized as follows
Poor quality and higher cost OF som,
American articles as compared witt
similar European goods. Hardness IL
.filling orders Lack OF knowledge O
the climate, transportation facilities ma
tional psychology. tastes and customs ii
South American markets. Shipment o
different goods or at different prices
from that agreed to between buyer an,
seller. Packing Of goods in such a wa.
as not to protect them against accident
&c, or as to unnecessarily increase tn,
freight charges through excessive
weight OF the package. Intervention o
agents and commission men between
manufacturers and buyers in such
way as to increase costs and present
clear and satisfactory understandin,
between seller and buyer. Advers
taxes. including the charge across tn
Panama Canal Losses produced by ex
change conditions. Denial of credit L
Latin American buyers.
To the above should be added tn
plague OF agents abroad who freauentl,
speculate with the products Of tn
houses which they represent and ar
their worst enemies.
The conditions which I have outlined
endangering the commerce of the United
States with South America, are no
insuperable. One OF the nrst step
toward overcoming them should be al
early meeting OF the next n-Amerlcal
financial congress in one OF the Amer
lean capitals
Al this congress additional Commercial
treaties should be discussed, as we'll a
the creation of arbitral tribunals o,
this hemisphere, and the congress shoul
discuss and make recommen ations as L
the policies seeking to clear away tn
restrictions and obstacles to a free inter
change OF commerce Advancement
should be made for granting good credi
terms TO South American buyers, an,
direct and sympathetic communicate
between manufacturer and buyers shout,
he reestabished through the employ
Tnent OF South Americans in America
export departments and as agents &