The New York herald., 1921-11-05

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., Nov. 4.
The assassination of Premier Hara.
deeply as It is deplored, is not ex-
pected to influence the deliberations Of
the armament conference, nor to alter
the attitude Of the Japanese delegates.
Their programme has been formulated
and whoever succeeds the Japanese
Premier is expected to have in mind
this prepared policy.
Not enough Is known here concern
ing the identity Of the assassin nor
the conditions surrounding the un-
fortunate event to draw any conclu-
sions as to what it suggests relative
to Japanese home sentiment.
When the President was informed Of
the occurrence he was deeply moved
and with very evident emotion ex-
pressed his profound sorrow. In ex-
pressing his regret over the tragedy he
told visitors at the White House to-
day not only that he was profoundly
sorry but said that every one in au-
thority in the United States deplored
the outrage. He said it was especially
unfortunate at this time, coming as it
did on the eve of the conference which
aims to benefit humanity, striking an
unhappy and discordant note.
Hughes Calls at Embassy.
Secretary of State Hughes promptly
called at the Japanese Embassy and ex-
pressed to Ambassador Shidehara Of
Japan the profound regret of the Ameri-
can Government for what had happened
He sent the following message to Am
bassador Warren at Toxic:
please call Immediately on the Min
ister of Foreign Affairs and say to him
that am profoundly shocked and dis
tressed to learn of the Premier's assas-
sination. The news of this outrage has
caused a feeling Of deep sorrow through
out the United States. You will say to
the Minister that I extend to him on
behalf of the President and the Govern
ment of the United States expressions Of
deep sympathy and coincidence
Lack Of information concerning the
identity Of the assassin and the circum-
stances surrounding the event prevent
any genuine Interpretation of what IL
might suggest relative to the trend Of
Japanese politics. Reports that the
assassin was a Corean student received
some credence, but lack of corroboration
suggested the possibility that the
assassination might have been a protes.
against the liberal policies of Premier
Hara. The Premier was a member of
the seiyukai party or liberal element of
Japan. He had risen from common life
and was not n member of the aristocratic
group which has generally been repre-
sented in official life.
He was an exponent of the idea of
having the civil government OF japan
supreme over the military organizations
which have been charged with having
power to act Independently of the civil
government. Premier Hara was also
credited with having opposed tho policy
which was exemplified In Siberia and
favored removal of troops from that
region, with the exception OF enough
left In strategic places to insure the
safety of Japanese property and Of
Japanese national rights.
Charge Of His Opponents.
1t has been charged by his political
opponents in Japan that the Premier
was prepared to make liberal conces-
sions to the United States and other
Powers and aimed to represent To the
world that Japan was not insistent upon
an imperialistic policy.
1t is evident there has been objection
to this suggestion Of policy and II was
exemplified by threatening letters ad-
dressed to Prince Lyesato Tokugawa on
the eve of his departure for the United
States. These letters. fantastic In ma
ture, warned him not to be too for
eign" while here. and demanded he
should be successful
There has been great deal OF
social unrest developing In Japan. which
eliminated in the recent rice riots. which
threatened serious consequences for a
time
Hara It IL anticipated the policies laid
down for the Washington conference will
be carried out The Seiyukai party ap-
rears to control the Diet and II is con-
fadently expected the Emperor will call
upon some member OF that party to
form a Cabinet
It was believed here by representative
Japanese journalists that Minister Of
Finance Korlxiyo Takahashi might be
invited to All the place made vacant by
the death OF Premier Hara. Failure TO
invite Mr.. Takahashi to form Cabinet.
II was stated. might result In an invita-
ton being extended to Naval Minister
Tomosaburo Kate. chief Of the delegd.
ton sent to Washington for the arma-
ruent conference. to organize the Govern
nent 1t is not expected that Admiral
Kato would abandon the conference, but
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