New-York tribune., 1921-10-09
Alarnlist Talk
Is Idle, Wood
Tells Japanese
Philippine Governor Cener-
al, in Toxic Address,
Deprecates Rumors Set
in Motion by the Ignorant
Decorated by Emperor
Order of Rising Sun Pre-
sented to the General
and Forbes ON Visit

TOXIC. Oct 8 (By The Associated
Press).-Talk of trouble between the
United States and Japan was deprc-
era of the Philippines, in an address
before the Japan Society here
Thursday night. He insisted there was
no reason why Japan and America
standing on all points upon which
there is the slightest disagreement and
declared that there was no misunder-
standing between the two countries.
"There has been a great deal of
loose and foolish talk about trouble
between America and Japan" said
Governor General Wood, "but all this
is nonsense. think 1 know the
American people we'll. and am GER
tain that on their part there is no de-
sire and no intention to dwell in any
but the friendliest relation with their
neighbors of Japan. The flags Of
Japan and the United States stood
side by side in the great war in the
battle for fair dealing between ma
tions and respect for the rights. of
smaller peoples. They are going to
right.
Room Enough for All
"Loose and idle reports by irrespon-
sible persons have been largely re-
sponsible for this talk of strained re-
lations. But our relations are not
strained, and are going always to be
good. Americans want to build up
trade and commerce, but welcome open
-.
sure the Japanese seek only the same.
There is room enough for all in honor
able competition.
at would be a terrible reflection
upon modern civilization if two great
peoples like those of Japan and the
United States could not get together
around the conference board and settle
ALL or nearly all, of their difficulties.
We cannot hide the fact, of course.
that great issues may arise that will
challenge all our will and diplomacy to
reach solution, but there seems to be
nothing in the present situation be-
tween Japan and America justifying
even suspicion of such an issue. No
one can visit japan and go away un-
friendly to her. l and my colleagues
country and will leave with even
warmer feelings"
w. Cameron Forbes, former Governor
General of the Philippines, who came
to Japan several days ago with General
Wood, said in short address that he
found among the Filipinos a natural
desire for independence, or rather q
desire that they be allowed to run their
own government in their own way.
Need United States Protection
"This desire is tempered by realiz-
ing sense, however," he continued,
that they have within themselves no
adequate means of defense and must
rely upon the United States fer protec-
ton, which they frankly ask. / be-
lieve the Philippines will become
great source of wealth to all the neigh
boring countries with which they have
business relations"
Viscount Kaneko, who presided at
the meeting, predicted that when the
Philippines under Governor General
Wood reached the same stage of de-
velopment that Mr.. Wood achieved in
Cuba this country would receive COM
mercially a large share of the benefit
By Instructions from the Emperor
Viscount Kaneko decorated Mr.. Wood
and Mr.. Forbes with the Order of the
Rising Sun, first class. Other members
OF their party were given decorations
Of . lower order.
Returns to Manila
Governor General Wood left for
Kobe yesterday to board the cruiser
New Orleans for Manila, where he will
begin the discharge of his duties. Upon
invitation from Japan he will visit
Formosa en- route to Manila. Before
he left he emphasized his appreciation
Of the unreserved friendliness shown
him by all Japanese during his visit,
and in answer to congratulations over
the confirmation of his appointment as
Governor General by the United States
Senate replied simply: II accept be-
cause 1t gives me an opportunity for
service" He gave farewell luncheon
IN honor of Lieutenant General va
manashi and other prominent Japanese.
Former Governor General Forbes
will sail for America from Yokohama
October IL on board the steamer
Golden State.