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questions which she deems essential for
discussion. These, 1t is expected. will
be roughly grouped under the headings
of population, food and raw materials,
the last of which, it Is contended, should
be freely available to japan, including
cotton from the United States and
India.
1t is generally held that the question
of japanese emigration to the American
continents and the British dominions
must be discussed In connection with
Japan's population problem. japan also
is expected TO urge the according of
"most favored nation" treatment TO her
products in all countries, and to urge
that China should be opened to the
world, including Japan, for residence
and business.
Japanese Navy'sa Attitude.
statement I'm the Nr5M Nfcht out
lining the navy's attitude on the iimita-
ton of ornaments problem Is attracting
attention.
After emphasizing the statement that
Japan is determined TO curtail her eight
battieship eight cruiser programme II
an international agreement Is reached,
the Nichi Nicht complains that. not
wthstanding the explanation OF Vice.
Admiral Kato, Chief of the Naval Board
OF Education, that Japan is unable to
equal the naval achievements OF the
leading maritime powers, the Ameri-
cans are under the impression that
Japan intends to complete her pro-
gramme whatever happens.
"Japan's programme says the NscM
Nichi, is relative. 1t 10 needless to say
that IL was framed with view to
meeting American naval projects. IL
America tries to force Japan to curtaii
her programme without stopping or
modifying her own projects II would
be unreasonable and inconsistent that
Japan's naval strength should be abso-
lutely defensive while Americas onen-
slve strength would be 80 increased that
that country would become the predomi-
nant power In the Orient. Japan's navy
is barely sufficient to maintain the ex-
istence of the country
The choice of Japan's delegations for
the Washington conference Is exercising
the press, which demands the ablest rep
resentatlves. II has been suggested that
Premier Talashi Hara should 80. but "
IN believed that his lack OF knowledge
OF the English language would disqualify
him.
"The fate OF the empire depends on
the conference" says the Kokumi,t.
Japan should reject with resolution
proposals impairing rights iegitimately
secured, and should secede from the coa-
ference IL the situation so requires"
After expressing the opinion that the
invitation to China Is incomprehensibie,
considering the disordered conditions In
China. the paper says II seems probable
that the United States, failing to curb
Japans activities at Paris, has sought
new opportunity in the form OF a
Pacific conference. The future worlds
markets. II says, are China and Siberia
and IL Is only natural that the United
States will want TO restrict the Japanese
VINO occupy superior position there
"It rs quite clear" adds the paper
that America will assist China In the
cancellation OF the twenty-one demands
This is better than Japanese activity
Therefore the fate of the empire must
be regarded as depending entirely on ths
results OF the conference"
The Navy Department welcomes Z
conference on disarmament, which al
ready has peen advocated by Vice-Ad
miral Baron Kato, Minister OF Marine.
! The Ntchi Nich forecasts that Japar
will expedite n settlement OF the ques'
tions of the evacuation of Siberia and
| Shantung and hopes 10 clear up I'll,
situation before the opening OF the Fal
Eastern conference. NJ. Matsushims
Attache Of the Foreign Office, left 10,
Chita Thursday 10 begin negotiation,
with tho Far Eastern republic.