Evening star., 1930-12-12
JAPANESE PRAISES
NAVAL CONFERENCE
Envoy. Says Tax Reduction
and Increased Trust Have
Been Result.
b the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 12.-The
London Naval Conference, Ambassador
Dubuchi Of Japan said last night, has
produced a reduction in taxation bur-
denS In signatory nations as well rs
etrengthened mutual trust between
them.
In touching on China, nation OF
mutual interest to the United states
and japan, the Ambassador said that
that large country would readjust itself
within a few years without outside IN
reference. :, -.
The worldwide depression in bust.
ness and cheapness Of silver and not
China's political chaos were given as
the chief reason for her economic Ills.
"It is mutually gratifying that Japan
and the United States are not rivals IN
the economic field of China" he said.
"On the contrary, they have common
and harmonious role to play 10 the
benefit Of all three countries con-
cerned."
Paws Tribute to Castle.
The Japanese Ambassador paid trib-
JJte to the craftsmanship of his frieno
william r. Castle, the Assistant Secre-
tary of State, particularly for his serv-
ice as American Ambassador at TOXIC
during the important period OF the
London Conference.
Ambassador Debuchi emphasized his
appreciation of Mr.. Castles Sympa-
thetic and friendly insight into the ma
tional characteristics Of the japanese
people and their peculiar position In
the Far East. Mr. Debuchi particularly
commended Mr. Castles candor in ex-
pressing his opinion on what he OBJ
served
The Ambassador then discussed the
London naval treaty and the situation
In China in the following words:
"As regards the London naval treaty,
the responsible authorities OF Japan
have already fully declared to the
world the viewpoint of my country, so
that it would be superfluouS for me to
20 into a detailed discussion. I should
Ike. however. to say just a few words
on this subject. When we consider all
the. difficulties and complications the
London Conference had to grapple
with, we may well congratulate 1t upon
what it has accomplished. 1t has def
nitely put an end to competitive build
ing among the three major sea-powers,
and it has brought about very sub
stanttal reduction in the burden of
taxation. Even more important than
such material benefits is its moral
benefit, for 1t has strengthened mutual
trust among the signatory powers, and
has proved before the anxious world
that the path to disarmament, though
trying and difficult, is not closed TO
these with the will to peace.
Comrades in Peace.
"a little over 10 years ago, during
the World War, the United States and
japan were associated for q common
purpose. Then the two nations were
comrades in arms. Today they are
comrades IN peace. The London naval
treaty has cemented the traditional
friendship between our two countries,
and thus guaranteed the peace Of the
Pacific. with the United States and
Japan working together, it Is unthink-
able that the peace Of the Pacific viii
be disturbed, whatever may happen in
other parts Of the world. SBy establish
ing perfect understanding and har-
monious cooperation With America,
Japan hopes to be the better able to
perform her function as q gtabiliztng
force IN the Far East.
Ladies and gentlemen, perhaps am
expected to make few observations
on the recent developments In China,
because we cannot consider Japan's