Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-14
Japan's Liberal Tendencies
Seen in Approval of Treaty

Liberal tendencies in Japan are OBJ
served by the public in the approval
by the council at Toxic Of the London
naval treaty. After centuries of con-
servatiSm In the Oriental empire a
more democratic spirit Is welcomed by
the people of the United States as well
as those of other republics. It also is
pointed out that a new mark in efforts
toward peace has now been set,
although troubles In the region Of the
Mediterranean still cause some concern.
Commenting on the unconditional
approval" by the Privy Council of
Japan, the San Francisco Chronicle de-
clares that "thiS marks the final de-
feat Of the Japanese counterparts of
our own preachers of 'stalwart Arneri-
canism.' The Pacific Coast paper
adds: These Nipponese politicians
walled loudly that their country had
been sold out to Britain and America.
They were just as loud in their pro-
tests as those so-called 'stalwart Amer
leans who were sure that the United
States had been sold out to Japan and
Britain. But apparently nobody be-
lieved them. They didn't get any
further in Japan than they did in
America. Great stuff, this 'stalwart
Americanism' and 'stalwart Nipponism. ;
It's flne .catchpenny phrase for per-
sonal ballyhoo."
1.-THE most serious obstacle-ratifica-
ton by the United States Senate" &C
cording to the Grand Rapids Press
was met first of all, and doubtless
aided in the general progress of the
treaty. While Shipyards will be busy
for years. under the authorized build
ing program Of the treaty, these pro-
grams in every case will be far below
the naval race building which was in
prospect and practically under way
Moreover, capital ship tonnage will be
strapped and along with it the cost of
maintaining and manning great battle
ships. The world has saved money
And the world, in one Of the few ways
peace"
Recalling efforts of the big navy
element at Toxic to force obnoxious
reservations" the Houston Chronicle
expresses satisfaction that the govern
ment which had sent the delegation to
London did not falter," and concludes
that 1.-The war clouds which have low
cred threateningly over the Pacific are
now blown away by the clean winds of
international justice and good will"
The Chronicle finds 1t comforting to
feel that the sea powers of the world
have composed mutual differences in
anicable fashion and to the advantage
of all" 1t continues: Great Britain.
America and Japan, the Three Mus
keteers of the sea, stand steadfast, arm
in arm, their motto, All for one and
one for ALL No more dreadnaughts for
them, not while the cost is so great,
the reward so small The nations of
Europe must follow suit If they expect
to live at peace with each other and
the world"
Further victory for popular govern
ment in Japan" is hailed by the Kansas
City Star, which points out that for
years the Privy Council was the power
behind the throne in Japan" and that
at always co-operated with the general
stats of the army and navy" but that
recently its authority has been disputed
by the elected government with consid-
cradle success, and for a time 1t looked
as If the council, which Is BUREAU
cratic body unrecognized by the consti-