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authorities, however. do not believe any
real compromise that will prove satisric-
tory to the Hsu and Sun governments
can be effected in the turbulent condi-
tions that exist.
One of the most serious charges
brought against Toxic by persons IA
miliar with the affairs of China is that,
in seeking to expand its political and
economic influence on the mainland of
Asia; 1t has intrigued and maneuvred so
successfully as to practically dominate
the Pekn Government.
Settlement Is Possible.
The settlement of the row between
Pekin and Canton, which Is viewed as
most desirable by the representatives of
those countries that really want to help
China, may be accomplished, If properly
approached, but it will probably be after
a row that should prove most acrimoni-
GUS and picturesque.
Just how Japan will intervene to pre-
vent an adjustment of the differences be-
tween Canton, which Is openly hostile to
the activities of the japanese agents,
and up to date has proved incorruptible,
and Pekin Is matter of opinion. The
Japanese delegates and their advisers
are preserving complete reticence in dis
cussing that phase of the approaching
conference. Their attitude has, as al
ready said, been most conciliatory and
sympathetic with the major purposes
of the enterprise.
One has only to talk with representa-
tive japanese capable of rejecting the
view of their Government, however, to
appreciate the embarrassments that are
pretty certain to confront them before
the termination of the conference. While
they have undoubtedly constructed their
case with consummate diplomatic skill,
1t is quite obvious to the inquirer that
they are very much Disconnected over
the outlook in so far as 1t may affect
their own national ambitions.
The assassination of Premier Hara
threatened for time to involve II
change Of the plans framed and ap-
proved at Toxic. That danger, which
might have exercised a serious effect
on the conference itself, appears to
have been averted and the original plans
still hold good.
Since coming to Washington the lead
ers of the delegation have retained the
services Of two or three American legal
advisers experienced In Far Eastern
matters, and have set about constructing
their case with something of the air of
persons who expect to be called upon to
explain a web of facts and circumstances
that are held by critics to be most dam
aging. The leaders in the Japanese dele
gatioE however. seem to be pretty conf
dent that they will be able sufficiently to
meet every issue that may be raised.
Where Difficulties Arise.
There does not appear to be the slight
est doubt but that they will assent TO
every proposal favored by a majority of
the conferees relating to armament af-
ter presenting their own needs Of de-
fensive character supported by substan-
tial facts and figures. There would be
nothing to worry about, according TO
Japanese spokesmen. IL the conference
confined itself solely to that proposition.
which has aroused quite as much pop
ular support in the Mikados kingdom as
anywhere else in the world. But 1t Is
the second general subject to be con-
sidered, "the Pacific and Far Eastern
question:" that threatens to spell trouble
for the Mikado's representatives. Japan
has reserved the right to reject the dis
cussion Of matters which she regards as
accepted facts" and matters wholly
concerning two nations.
Her representatives will undoubtedly
present objections to the discussion and
settlement OF some of these questions re.
lating to China which were enumerated
in the American proposal: (a) territorial
integrity. OBJ administrative integrity,
(c) the open door and equality of COM
mercial and Industrial opportunities. (d)
concessions, monopolies or preferential
economic privileges: (e) development OF
nj fr
the Chinese eastern railways; 90 prefer
entail rates and (g) status of existing
commitments. This schedule II adopted
will compel the opening up of the entire
shantung and other features attending
the economic and political penetration
of China by Japan.
Three other matters mentioned In the
American official proposal relate to the
occupation of Siberia by Japanese mill
tary forces, the administration of the
islands inundated to Japan by the Yer
saillee treaty and the future control of
electrical communications in the Pacific.
The japanese delegation WILL of
course, present objections TO the con-
sderation of some of these matters on
the ground that they must be accepted as
accented facts" Nor IL there very
much doubt that she will look to Great
Britain and France to support hem con-
tentions. because Of the special interests
enjoyed by those countries In thet Far
East which the Japanese authoNues
contend are identical.
At any rate the chief momentary In
terest is devoted TO speculation as ito
the outcome OF the protest which japan
will regard as her duty to present
against including n the agenda discus
sion OF the VALIDITY OF not only her