The New York herald., 1921-03-09
JAPAN TO STAND PAT
ON CONTROL OF YAP
America Yielded to Decision in
Paris, Says Uchida, With
out Reservation.
PLACE FAITH IN HARDING
Toxic Press Comment on His
Inaugural Address Has
Favorable Tone.
BIZ ne Asaocinted P,eas.

TOXIC, March (delayed) 49, The
American protest to the League of Ma
tions concerning Japanese control OF the
Island OF zap was not the first objec-
tion expressed by, the United States In
this. connection, said Foreign Minister
Uchida - the Diet to-day. Last year
rne United States protested direct 70
Japan, which replied fully. explaining
the Japanese standpoint. he stated
When the mandates were considered,
continued the Foreign Minister, Presi-
dent Wilson protested. bat when the
Anal decision was reached America
made no reservations. and Japan could
only adhere TO her policy TO the end.
He added he considered the question OF
the Zap mandate definitely decided. As
for the question of the concession Of
Pacific cables to the United states. ne
was unable to speak on Il, lac declared.
The text OF the inaugural address Of
President Harding Was received here
only yesterday, and comment on 1t thus
far gives no Idea rs to its general re-
ception.
The Jill Shs5lpo, commencing espe-
cially on President Harding's non-in-
volvement policy, thinks X reveals the
determination of the Republican Admin
istratton to stick 10 the policy of stand
ing outside the League OF Nations. The
newspaper says. however. that Mr. Har-
ding's plans toward approximate dis
armament and the establishment OF q
world tribunal may be regarded as the
nucleus OF an association or nations.
American now Is isolated. the Jill de-
clares. but welcomes the decision or
President Harding regarding conference
and counsel
I'VE expect much from the United
States for solution of the restriction
of armaments. which is a question OF
grave Importance" the newspaper adds
"and hope that the naval holiday project
will be put into speedy execution by the
efforts OF the new President.
The most striking editorial appears In
the English printed Japan Times. which
recently vac taken over by Sometrara
Sheba formerly editor Of the Hawaii
Sieiprpo, who claims to be making the
Times the unfettered voice of Japanese
public opinion. The Tinos thinks the
inaugural address q direct message TO
the Government and people of Japan,
for Il declares, II Is hardly possible
all the war talk Of the last few months
in America has left Mr. Harding un-
affected" President Harding. the news
paper continues. probably believes Japan
harbors thoughts of war and conquest
and desires to put the matter to test
by sunmoning a conference for the pur-
pose of attaining al least partial dis
armament.
If Japan whole heartedly without
attempted reservation, meets the Ameri-
can suggestion half way all fear of war
in the Pacific will vanish the Times
asserts. IF Japan hesitates. haggies or
attempts To secure reservations for the
continuance of her naval programme
she will bring the possibility and even
the probability of war very close"
Basing its opinion on what 1t claims
TO be the undoubted desire OF the masses
of the Japanese people. the newspaper
believes the United States will find
Japan ready. willing and eager TO enter
any path leading to peace and under
standing.