Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-18

of vision. Many members of the prtvy
council according to the well-infcrmed
newspaper ChCgai Shogyo Shimpo, are
pessmistic about the conference; they
contend that the proposal to discuss
problems and policies of the Far East
indicates cooperation between the
United states and Great Britain in an
attempt to settle irterna tional ques-
tons favorably for them; an indica-
ton of which was to be seen in the
attitude of the English toward the
Anglo-Japanese alliance
The invitation to China to Join in
the conference it is further urged Is
additional evidence in support of the
theory of secret purpose on the part
of the Anslo-Saxon nations in calling
the conference, They argue that China.
countless Will strive with the support
of ENGLAND and America for a settle
ment of questions in her favor, result
ing in injury to Japanese interests IN
China
The councillors are quoted a. say
Ing: Japan should make participa-
tlon conditional on the settlement o.
all questions between japan and tbs
United states. including opening the
economic door of all territories in tho
Pacific to orientals.''
The newspapers Jill Shimpo and
NiShi Nichl condemn the pessimists
and urge Japan to go forward without
Hesitation and present her case to the
world.
The Nichi Nichi says: We have be-
come sensitive, nervous nation
neurasthenic, If we are isolated We
important for us to destroy the ma
tional disease OF fear and suspicion
ara achieve our resurrection"
me choice Of Japan's delegation for
the Washington conference is exercis-
ing the press, which demands the
ablest representatives.
The tate of the empire depends on
the conference says the kokomIn.
Japan should reject with resolution,
proposals impairing rights legitmately
secured and should secede from the
quires."
: After expressing the opinion that
the invitation to China is incompre-
hensible. considering the disordered
conditions in China tne newspaper
says 1t seems improbable that the
nited States, failing to curb japan S
activities at Paris, has sought a new
/ opportunity in the form of Pacific
conference. The future worlds mar
Eets, 1t says, are china and Siberia.
and 1t is only natur>l that the United
Stntes Will want II restrict the Japa-
there
1T is quite clear" adds the paper.
That America will assist China in the
I NtAiA' VI lHH 1We1'N-One &C.
msnds. Therefore. the tate of the en-
pire must be regarded as depending
entirely on the results OF the confer
ence."
Tho navy department welcomes
conference on disarmament which al
ready has been advocated By Vice
Admiral Baron kato, minister of ena-
rine.
Japan is not necessarily averse to a
decision to Far Eastern affairs. but
Is very anxious for an explanation be-
forehand Of these questions. II Is con-
sidored likely that she will frame
list OF the subjects she desires to brine
ur. popular movement is under
way to secure separation of the dis
cussions on ornaments and Far East
ern markets.
Toxic. July 1I.-CBy The Associated
fress) .-Negotiation between the Unit
ted States and Japan relative to the
status of tho island of zap. progressed
SO favorahly that IL Is now confidently
expected n settlement OF that question
Will have been reached before conven-
ing Of tho conference. called by Prest-
dent Harding 20 discuss armament
and settlement OF problems in the Pa
cific. according to the KokusaI News
Agency, which quotes "well-lnformed
sources"