Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-17
ny OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

That a hornets nest has been need
lesslv stirred up over the Shantung
settlement in the peace treaty and the
resultant stings can do nothing out
further poison the good relations
which have and should continue De
tween the United States and Japan Is
verdict general in official and
diplomatic circles as result OF the
Temporarily abated fight over the
peace treatyTprovisions when piaee
Kiaochow in the hands OF the Japa-
neSe.
! That all facts should be obtained
before there is further talk IN REGARD
to this settlement; that Japan shoul ~
be given the chance to prove nersel
before she is made brunt Oh wa
some officials term uhWar!dheeo
abuse" is the consensus of opinion.
Furthermore, new methods OF set
Element of world disputes ana Ve4-
atious problems which might become
breeding spots for war are about p
come into vogue Ihat aIlia.ia tar
talk at the moment but makes greater
the task that will confront the states
men of the world when they again as
semhle in Washington in OCTOBER TO
mace the league of nations in opera
ton is believed.
japan Cannot Dodge.
Were Japan inclined to dodge the
return of Shantung. which she mas
promised. it is pointed out in conserVa-
tive circles in Washington thal sue
could not do 80 because OF her agree
ment to the principles OF the league
of nations.
THAT the future international rela-
tjons of all nations will be protected
through league covenants ana that
the league itself will be particularly
useful in settlement OF the whole
Chinese question. protecting emma
against undue 1ncurslon from ooLeioe
interests. is urged.
There is no chance that China would
permit the Shantung matter 10 rest
in allegiance at any 1uncture snouio
japan strive to continue her tenure
China could appeal to the council OF
the league of nations for settlement
through a tribunal and by the decision
both japan and China would be bound.
One clause in the league of nations
pact which has been so bitterly ar
raigned in the United States might be
the very means of safeguarding
China's future, it is contended. This
specifically provides that the high
contracting parties to this treaty
shall undertake to respect and pre-
serve against external aggression the
political independence and the terri
torial integrity of every member Of
the league" Those opposing this
argument say that it yet remains to
be seen whether China is to be d
member of the league and therefore
able to appeal to the league council
or be protected by league action. On
the other hand, opponents OF this idea
insist that it is folly to think China
will not be in the league. and that she
may become member through sigma
ture to the Austrian treaty alone.
Dependent on Good Will.
Broadcast Interpretation of various
provisions of the league and the mere
fact that Japan, notwithstanding the
power for which she IS given cIeoIt
by her enemies, is TO-DAY oep<u oeht
which control the majority of the raw
products of the world, it Is argued
that il conditions grew worse Japan
would not resist economic ana imam,
cial pressure that undoubtedly would
he brought IL she did not live up to
pi1deSs reiterated repeatedly that
Shantung is to be restored to China
That the powers of the world, not
withstanding pre-war treaties and
eneaeements which are passing INTO
the discard, would insist ana stand
United against any undue eXplolta-
tion or spoliation of China is taken
for granted To say they would not
DO 90 would be reputation Of every
tenet they profess as fundamental to
heir governments and at the same
time impugn the word and motives of
| Japan. =; oeao..,
nv the embassies and legations of
Wa shington. there is no other desire
| in the official and diplomatic world
han to respect Japan's word. and
wifhout harassing distraction leave
her TO demonstrate the good faith She
promises.
Mr.. Wilson Not Alarmed.
| That President Wilson was never
| alarmed by the provisions OF the
neace treaty which granted to Japan
! fights in the Shantung province, no.
tably in the Kiachow region. is the
view generally held. That he has
never disputed the spoken or written
hedge of Japan is the statement of
those officials in Washington who are
! in position to know. President Wilson
has never sanctioned for fraction
| Of second any measure or agree
| ment, verbal or otherwise, that would
tend to the disintigration of China.
He has been China's champion and
| ChinRs champion he remains.
He is aware of Japans intentions to