Evening star., 1919-01-22
JAPAN TO PURSUE.
FAIR, cLEANPOL|cY"
viscount Uchida Says Justice
and Peace Her Basis fer
Development.
ADDRESS TO PARLIAMENT

Japan has no aspirations but to
seek the consummation OF a free and
unfettered Development of her ma
tional life along the highway of JUS
tice and peace" according to Niscount
1-chida. japanese minister of foreign
affairs. ho made this declaration in
an address ut the opening of the
Japanese parliament. He added that
Japan is determined to pursue a far
and clean policy in all international
relations.
The text of the foreign ministers
address was cabIed to the Japanese
embassy here. He told the parlia-
lnent that the Paris peace conference
sought to establish peace through
out the world upon solid and cndur-
ing foundations and to prevent the
outbreak % var for ages to come.
Japan. ne stated. has decided to CO.
operate in all sincerity with its allies
for realization OF plans conducive to
the accomplishment of these objects.
Discusses Far East Relations.
Niscount Jch;da discussed at length
Jap2ns relations with Russia and
China. and declared it's friendship for
those countries. He reviewed the
reasons which led to the allied
expedition into Siberia. and said that
now that the safety of the Czecho-
slovak forces was assured the
primary object of Japan's military
undertaking there had been accom-
plished. The minister added. how
ever, that ii was necessary to main
tain some troops in eastern Siberia
for the time being.
Our hearts go out in full sympathy
fy,
plight said the minister, "and we
entertain a sangune hope that the
efforts now being made by patriotic
elements in various parts of RUSSIA
for the establishment of unified and
orderly government may be crowned
with success We confidently look
forward to the rehabilitation of Rus
sia as one of the great powers to con-
tribute to the progress and civiiiza-
1ion of the world. and we are quite
ready to offer her all due assistance
Tor this task.
Not to Interfere in Russia.
I'VE have no intention whatever to
interfere in the internal politics OF
Russia; still less would our policy be
Influenced by any tendency OF kin x
advantage of domestic troubles IN
Russia to promote any selfish aims
of territorial or economic aggres-
SION
viscount Uchida said japan was
''particularly anxious to deal in
spirit of justice and friendliness with
all the questions which may come up
before the peace conference affecting
Chinese interests. and that upon &C
quisition of the right OF free disposal
from Germany of leased territory at
Kiauchau Japan would restore 1t to
China.
The foreign minister said it was
gratifying to note that since Japan
had extended it's good offices the two
contending elements in China mad
suspended their military activities,
of speedy inauguration OF peace
conference was now in fair way of
becoming realized. He added that it
was the ardent hope of the Japanese
government that peace and unity
would be established in China in
order to keep pace with the situation
of the world"
Refers to Loan to China.
viscount Uchida referred to the de-
cision of Japan not to advance loan
to China because Of apprehension that
it might foment political complica-
tiOns ssiR that country, but said the
government could not undertake to
discourage any financial and economic
enterprises of its nationals SO long as
they we're the natural and legitimate
outgrowth of the special relations be-
tween the two friendly nations.
In view of the mischievous rumors
circulated abroad from time to time
in regard to our policy in China" con-
tinued the minister. Il have to say
few words here by way of eXplana-
tion. 1t goes without saying that
Japan has no territorial ambition in
China or elsewhere. Neither does she
contemplate any action which might
initiate against the development of
the legitimate interest and welfare of
the Chinese nation.
Will Respect china's Integrity.
I'VE have solemnly pledged our
selves to respect the independence
and territorial integrity of China and
to abide faithfully by the principle of
equal opportunity and the open door
for commerce and industry. We es-
tablish our relations with China upon
q basis of justice and mutual helpful
ness such as is calculated to bring
about lasting and complete under
standing between the two nations.
We intend to remain sincere friend
of China. to use our best endeavorS
for the development of a brilliant
future for China and for the promo
tion of the general well being of the
Chinese people.
I'VE have to rely. in a large meas
ure. upon rich natural resources in
China in order to assure our own eco
nomic existence. 1 have no doubt
that both the government and the
people of China.~i full appreciation
of their friendly and neighborly re-
lations with Japan, would not deny
US needed cooperation in this re-
spect."
Maj. ]. R. Walker Reprimanded.
Mai. John r. Walker L. S. infantry,
was convicted by court martial con-
yeued at Camp Fremont Cal of