Arizona republican., 1921-01-24
Japan In Favor
 Of Disarmament

at Japanese and is unjust and dis criinlnat0ry. cannot be denied. Regret Whlch the Japanese government ex- lTessed at the legislation of 1913 is still more keenly felt by them at this new legislation. This question of land law. has long history and complex and delicate bearings. and is not sus- cepuhle of solution from the stand point of one side alone. The difficulty arising between Japan and America from legislation of 1913 has unfortu- nately remained unsettled.
 "The present question has therefore been engaging tho most careful atten ton of the Japanese government. They have approached the problem from the higher standpoint of -Ameri- can friendship and with full regard to the close and important relations of common interests between the two na- tions. and they have placed supreme importance on a prompt and satisfac- tory solution of the difficulty caused by the unfortunate movements in Cali fOrnia. They have authorized their representatives at Washington to dis cuss tho situation with the state de- pertinent and a frank and free ex- change of views has been proceeding on various points involved. It is re- gretted we are not yet in a position to publish the results of these discussions, but we confidently trust an adjustment compatible with the honor and inter ests of both countries may finally be arrived at"
 For International Friendship
 Premier Hara declared he was happy Ito note the ever growing cordiality in our relations with all foreign coun- tries.-
 The government he added. "is sin cerely anxious to promote fnternation- al friendship"
 Japan. Foreign Minister Uchida said has given careful consideration to re- vision and renewal of the Anglo Jap anese agreement of alliance with a view specially with relation to tho league of nations covenant.
 "A principle to guide the Japanest government in revising the agree ment." he added. ''is the subject of se- rious study, regard being had to arti. cles of the covenant as declared in the joint notification. and to many i'm portant changes which have talSer place in the aspect of affairs since tho conclusion of the present agreement
 Operations of Japanese troops in Si- beria were discussed by Viscoun' Uchida. who made no mention of an! immediate intention to withdraw then from vladivostok.
 The political stability of Russia il general" he continued, "ls hoped fo by Japan as her good neighbor, whil as for Siberia it is the keenest desir' of the Japanese government that thi troubled area should be unified on sound basis and be restored to com plete order"
 He openly deplored that complet and peaceful unification of China il not yet in sight"
 Praises World Justice Court
 The situation in China" he said, "i at the turning point and the awaken ing of the people is indeed worthy O note That the path of China is bese with difficulties should command tn deep sympathy of the people and gov ernment OF Japan, while China's de velopment is thing eagerly hoped fo by Japan. Not only for China's sake but for the general welfare and peac of the world, 1t is ardently to be de sired China should speedily recoSe peace and unity.''
 The proposed international court c justice was praised by Viscoun Uchida as highly desirable and mos welcome"
 Japanese military policy, which 1 declared "a be contrary to governmen daclaratione that Japan would not in terfere in Russian international af