New Britain herald., 1924-05-20
WOODS RESIGNATION


 Ambassador to Japan from the United States to leave his post is certain to be a rcgrettabe incident in official circles in Washington at this time when relations between the United States and Japan are a trife strained. Press dispatches from Japan all in dicate that the ambassador was held in the highest regard by the people Of a nation which he and the govern ment which he represented had inn measureably aided at the time of a great crisis Scarcely had the last rumble of the great earthquake died out when the resources of this great and generous nation were placed at the disposal Of the afflicted ones by the emissary at Tokio. The United States tcndered the greatest help Of any nation Naturally while the Japanese were grateful to the United States they regarded Woods lperson- ally, as their particular friend. He was the physical symbol of their gratitude. For this reason he was beyond all question the best rcpreson- tative that official America could con- tinuc to have despite the ability Of the individual who will succeed him.
 Sufficient reason for the resignation has been given: Mr Woods states that iamily reasons alone are responsible. There is an implication that his dis approval Of the Japancse exclusion clause is responsible for his action, but the public has no reason, yet, to accept this as a fact. Even though, as an in- dvidual, he resented tho action it is probable that he would have stayed in his place out Of love for his own country and the realization that he could do no more than another to salve wounded feelings, had not other matters como up. By so doing hc prob ably realized he could accomplish an immeasurable service for his native land. Certainly his patriotism would he greater than his feelings for Japan, much as hc might admire the Japan csc. Scarcely had great deal of good in the promotion of internatipnal re- lations boon done through philantlro- py in the face of disaster than large part Of 1t was undono by inc enact mrnt Of what the Japanese consider sighting legislation, which was fol- lowed up by inc resignation Of our own. well-liked, representative. II is an unfortunate chain Of circumstances . but one which VIC must accept with . tho best possible grace.
 A new ambassador to Japan rili have to be picked with thc greatest rare. A diplomat indeed will have 10 .ako over the roihs and administer the post left vacant. Even though he he ! better man than Mir Woods he has I great deal to overcome without thc preliminary advantages that Mr. Woods had. Japan will not exactly a newcomer 10 the country. ,he will remember the exclusion act, not the philanthropy. That is con- lentcd with Woods.
 Meanwhile. however. another set Of mi5saries of The United States are isittng Japan. They arc vastly diner- mt from the asuai diplomatic repre- sentative, bat their mission might be iomewhat similar at that. They drop ped from tHe air, day or SD ago. on iapanoso territory and arr being. so ve arn fold. Eiv.n 8 rordini reception by the pcop3r of that land. The three .rmy tiiers with their thrrr merhan- cs. who ar. attempting to cncjrrfc tbr globe and who brcamr thr first asia- ors to cross tH" Pacific bt air arc receiving thr congratulations Of tho lapaurec. sBch on 0ecurruee v31 do 's hit toward hrttcHnE iutcruatianaI rfa'ions. it is 9 Htua human ,ouch vf fhn ro7t.rr. gY 4...rr+z