The New York herald., 1921-10-10
Questions Submitted to japanese
High Officials and Their Replies

world. Surely 1t cannot be regarded
as a cause Of MISUNDERSTANDING re-
garding this country.
3. The cardinal principle OF Japan's
diplomacy is. while promoting the Sc
curity and happiness Of the Japanese
people. to make as great a contribu-
ton as lies in her power toward the
establishment Of the worlds peace and
Justice and toward the furtherance of
the wellbeing of mankind. If the pub
lie understand this fundamental policy
OF Japan. they will be able to see in
true perspective her policy toward in
dividual problems. 1t may be added
that Japan's acceptance Of President
Harding's invitation TO take part in
the Washington conference is actuated
by tho spirit Of that basic principle.
4. Regarding the Shantung and
Siberian questions, I greatly regret
that there should be found reports
which reflect misunderstanding re.
garding Japan's real Intentions or
which are even designed to cause
such Observation-Disclosures. There can
be no doubt that Japan's attitude
toward the so-called Shantung ques-
ton is most just and generous. some
OF the rights and interests which have
been acquired from Germany under
the Versailles Treaty are to be turned
over to China, and as to some others
Japan wishes to negotiate with China
in order to agree upon the manner OF
disposing Of them. This intention has
been more than once communicated to
China, but she does not entertain the
offer.
Responsibility on China.
As a matter Of fact. there are no few
intelligent Chinese who believe in the
justice and wisdom of settling the
question by direct negotiation with
Japan. Only they lack courage to act
upon their conviction, because OF the
II; advised popular opposition. which
Is mainly the product of the unfortu-
nate factional strife. This Is why the
question remains unsettled. 1t may
be said, therefore, that the response
bilty for the delay in the solution OF
the problem rests entirely with China.
AS to Siberia. II is Japan's earnest
hope that the political situation there
will become stabilized at the earliest
possible moment. and that the Japa-
nese together with all other foreign
ers will thus be enabled to engage in
peaceful economic activities.
Shortly after the evacuation OF
American troops last year the greater
portion of Japanese troops also were
withdrawn from Siberia. But the con-
tinued existence OF marked danger to
the lives and property Of the numer-
Gus Japanese residents in Vladivostok
and neighberhood and the unmiu-
gated menace of the Bolsheviks and
brigands to Japanese territory con-
tiguous to Siberia have so far necessi-
tated the maintenance OF the remain
hood of Vladivostok. But II is the
fixed policy Of the Japanese Govern
ment to withdraw all the troops from
the region Immediately the political
situation In Far Eastern Siberia be-
comes stabilized and those dangers
and menace cease to exist.
Perhaps It Is still fresh in the
memory of Americans that about 700
Japanese. including. besides the Japs-
nese Consul and his family. women,
children and aged people, were merci-
lessly slaughtered at Nikolaievsk,
aghalien. last year. cruel and in
human massacre unparalleled I'm his
tory At that time Japan desired to
obtain proper redress for. the OUT
rage and assurances for the future.