The New York herald., 1921-07-18

Inc invitation TO emma 10 join In
the conference, it Is further urged, is
additional evidence in support of the
theory Of secret purpose on the
part Of the Anglo-Saxon nations in
calling the conference. They argue
that China doubtless will strive.
with the support of England and
America, for a settlement of ques-
tions in her favor, resulting in injury
to Japanese interests in China. The
councillors are quoted as saying:
Japan should make participation
conditional on the settlement of all
questions between japan and the
United States, including opening the
economic door of all territories in the
Pacific to Orientals."
Japan, it is said in we'll informed
quarters, is not necessarily averse to
discussion Of Far Eastern ques-
tions, but she is very anxious for an
explanation beforehand Of these
questions. 1t is considered likely
that Japan will frame a list of the
subjects she desires to bring up. A
popular movement is under way to
secure separation of the discussion
On ornaments and Far Eastern
problems.
The Jti Shimbo and the Nichi Nichi
condemn the pessimists, and urge
Japan to go forward without hesita-
tion and present her case to the world.
The Ntchi Nichi says:
I'VE have become sensitive, ner-
vous nation-neurastheniC II we are
isolated we need not necessarily fear
1t. 1t is more important for us to
destroy the national disease of fear
and suspicion and achieve our resur-
rection."
Japan Wants World Equality.
The leaders of the Kensel-kai, or
Opposition, party, believing that the
Washington conference is more i'm
portant to japan than that at Ver-
sailles. are convinced that Japan
should determine her policy irrespec-
tive of party considerations, and there
fore announce their preparedness to
support the Government. There is
some talk OF a coalition ministry to
further the cause of a united Japan,
according to the Nichi Nichi.
The newspaper adds that the Kensei-
kai Is represented as seeing In the con-
ference design to control Japan's ac-
tivity in the Far East. so as to facil-
tate American movements without risk
ing a conflict with Japan.
The Chawakes. an important group of
peers. have held a meeting to consider
the American proposal and have ap-
proved Japan's answer.
The Yomdto Shintbon says japan will
maintain a positive attitude on the con-
ference irrespective OF the American
answer. and forecasts that japan will
request a settlement OF the California
question and will agree to abandon the
defences OF Bonin and other islands In
the north Pacific II America will aban-
don the defences of Guam, the PhiIin
pines and Hawaii. Generally speaking
Japan will demand racial equality
throughout the world. according to this
paper. and equal opportunity for all
races.
Astonfsh ment IN Japan
Astonisnment is expressed that thero
mas been comment in the United States
over delay by japan I'm answering Presi.
dent Hardirg's invitation. The invita-
ton was received In Toxic July II and
was answered July ~. II was said in
officisl quarters that. considering the inn
portance OF n alters involving the Jana
nese. the Government acted wits remark
able spesd and reached its dccieion I'm
record time.
The Asdhi maintains that Il Is wrong
TO construe Japan's answer as implying
reservations. The newspaper saws II is
believed Japan's determination to Join
the conference will not be affected hy
the reply OF the United States outlining
the proposed scope OF the conference. The
Asdh declares that section OF the
Cabinet desired to minimize the scope of
the subjects for discussion, believing
this would be advantageous to Japan, but
that the Cabinet is ruled by liberal
Views and desires to discuss Far Eastern
questions and strongly present Japan's
position.
Meantime. the Asuhi says. an endeavor
Is being made 20 settle the changing uues-
tions between japan. America and China
AZ soon as possible by direct negotia-
tions.
In this connection IL is said negotia-
tions between the United States and
Japan relative TO the status of the ISL
and OF zap have progressed so favor
ably that II is now confidently expected
a settlement OF that question will have
been reached before convening OF the
conference called by President Harding.
according TO the Kokusai News Agency.
which quotes well informed sources"
Many leaders OF Japanese thought are
expressing the opinion that Japan will
have at Washington the golden oppor-
tunity of her history TO make known to
the world her desires and reach the
with the United States
which ~ regarded as so vital to Jspan's
future.
IL Is forecast that when America de-
nnes the problems TO be taken up at the
conference japan will prepare a list OF
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