Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-01-24


the reopening of the Chinese dlet'
Premier Hara declared that ne
exchange of views through aaron
Shidehara, japanese ambassador /
here. were proceeding I'm most
friendly spirit for an amicable ad-
tustment." He added that Japan
was confidently looking forward
to a satisfactory settlement.
Expect an Adjustment.
Foreign Minister Uchida said
that "a frank and free exchange
of views has been proceeding on
various points involved He eX-
pressed regret that as yet 1t was
impossible to announce the result
of the discussions, but he added
1--WE confidently trust an ADJUST
ment compatible with the honor
and interests Of both countries had
been finally arrived at"
The addresses of the two Off
Gals were made public tonight by
the Japanese embassy.
Roth referred to the sending of
Japanese troops to the Chientao
district of China, following the
burning Of the Japanese consulate
and the killing of several japanese
at Hunchun, and announced that
the troops would be withdrawn
when the maintenance of order was
assured.
Viscount Uchida also told of the
league of nations assembly ana
stated that it was the intention OF
Japan ito make endeaVors in hear
ty cooperation with other powers
for the attainment of the lofty
aim of the league" He expressed
satisfaction that the meeting re-
suited in a composition of the diff
ferences between Japan and Great
Britain relative to mandates, and
after saying that the league had
appointed a disarmament commits
sion, asserted:
Considering Disarmcnt.
GAS a matter of principle, disar-
mament is to be welcome for the
general welfare of the human race
and the japanese government is
paying special attention to the
question. The matter, however, has
very important and complex bear
ings on the interests of each ma
ton, and it is to be apprehended
that realization of this end may be
found impossible unless all nations
act in harmony and in good faith.
1.-THE historic good relations be-
tween Japan and the United States
needs no reiteration,' SAID Foreign
Minister Uchida in taking up what
his colleagues had termed the
California question" Relations be
tween the two nations have steadily
grown in Importance. 1t is true
that this friendly relationship is
not without an occasional mingling
of incidents: that is almost newt
able in any international relations.
But | am firmly of the opinion that
fundamentally the relationship be-
tween Japan and America is as
cordial as ever, and that there are
no such insurmountable obstacles
as might disturb basic factors
which govern the relationship. /
am happy to notice that in recent
years the popular understanding
between the two peoples has been
greatly helped by the close and
frequent contact in influential men
of both countries.
Aims ut Japanese.
Il have to dwell here on the I'M
fortunate events which have oc-
CURED in our relations with the
United States. Last November
California passed through initia-
tive the alien land law. The new
land law is a Cognate law of 1913
made more drastic. That i aims
at japanese and Is unjust and dis
criminatory cannot be denied. Re
greet which the japanese govern
Mt h.A
of 1918 is still more kcenly felt by
them at this new legislation. This
question of land law has a long
history and complex and delicate
bearings, and is not susceptible of
solution from the standpoint of one
side alone. The difficulty arising
between Japan and America from
legislation of 1913 has unfortu-
nately remained unsettled.
The present question has there
fore been engaging the most care
full attention of the Japanese gov
eminent. They have approached
the problem from the higher stand
point of Japanese American friend
ship and with full regard to the
close and important relations Of
common interests between the two
nations, and they have placed su-
preme Importance on a prompt
and satisfactory solution of the
difficulty caused by the unfortu-
nate movements in California.
They have authorized their repre-
sentatives at Washington to dis
cuss the situation with the state
department and a frank and free
exchange of views has been pro
ceeding on various points involved.
1t is regretted we are not yet in
position to publish the results OF
these discussions, but We conf
IDENTIFY trust an adjustment COM
patible with the honor and inter
ests of both countries may be fin
ally arrived at"
Premier Hara declared he was
happy ito note the ever growing
cordially in our relations with all
foreign countries
THE government" he added, lis
sincerely anxious to promote inter-
national friendship.