The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-11-20
Cooperation Held Necessary.

Cooperation Held Necessary.
The japanese declaration was
broad in character. u affirmed 'H-
operation among the nations As
necessity. II announced that 50 far
as the abolition Of extra -territori-
ality was concerned. Japan INTENDS
to Join with other delegations m
the endeavor TO come 70 an ar
rangemeut in a manner satisfactory
to all parties.
The declaration OF JspanoS 80 pr.n-
ciples was the big outstanding de-
veIopulent OF Saturday. There ha1
been much concern a. to what the
delegation would say when the
door was thrown open to untran1-
melled debate with correspondents
and the public barred Suggestions
had been received from time ?"
time. as reported in the columns ~
The Herald. that the japanese pn-
sition would be extremely liberal
But there had been a disposition
TO doubt that II would promise re-
ognition Of the principles ~ equal
opportunity and il admittedly was
with feelings Of intense relief that
the representative Of other nations
learned that so far a. the broad
general principles Of liherality to-
ward China was concerned China
was a unit with them
Nations in Accord.
The committee met In tho Pan
American Building headquarters ~
was in session for a trifie more
than two hours There was every
opportunity afforded to discuss tho
procedure and the great problems.
Ey agreement the Chinese sitra-
tion first was taken up. Each ma
tion was given opportunity to sN-
press its views. The deleCa ti"us
were found to he in surprising aC-
cord on the broad general outinrs.
On details IL is understood th"v"
was some difference OF opinion in
dicating that some weeks will b"
needed to secure unanimity liUf
this was not matter to caus.
concern as all along IL has hcor
accepted that settling details would
be simply a matter Of matchin-
opinions by well considered debate
about the council table
Following the meeting an Official
communique was issued which SAID.
The committee on Pacific and
Far Eastern questions held its sec
ond meeting in the Columbus room
If the Pan American Building triS
morning at II o'vlock. All plcni-
potentiary delegates were present
excepting Baron Shidehsra for Ia
pan. Ambassador Jusserand Tor
France. and Mr.. MEDIA for italy
Admiral Baron Eato. on behalf
Of Japan. made the following
statement:
Il. II seems to the japanese del
egation that existing difficulties in
China lie no less in her domestic
situation than in her external re-
lations. We are anxious to see
neace and unity rc-estsblished AT the
earliest possible moment. but we
want 10 avoid all action that may
be construed as an Intervention IN
the internal affairs OF China. All
that this conference can achieve
is. IL seems to us. TO adjust China's
foreign relations. leaving her do
mestic situation 10 be worked out
by the Chinese themselves
"open' Door Policy Favored.
90 The japanese delegation
wishes to assure the Chinese dele
cation and the whole conference
that Japan has every desire TO cul-
tivate the .happiest relations with
China. We are solicitous OF max
ing whatever contributions We are
capable of toward China'S rsal:ya-
tion OF her just and Legitimate as
pirations We are entirely unin-
fiuenced by any policy OF territorial
aggrandizement in any part of
China. We adhere without condi-
tion or reservation TO the princi-
Pile OF the open door and cquE!
opportunity in China. We look 10
China in particular for the supply
of raw materials essential TO our
Industrial life and faE foodstrTs as
well. In the purchase OF such ma
terials from China. as in alt our
trade relations with that country
we do not claim any spccial rights
or privileges. and we welcome fsiT
and honest comPetitiun with All
nations
with regard a. the o. 'rr
abolition of extrs-,crrii 1- i'Jy N :
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