This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government
AFFAIRS OF CHINA,
CONFIDENTIAL.
[42077]
No. 1.
484
46279
Rec
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17 DEC 08
[December B
SECTION 3.
Sir,
Mr. Yamaza to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received December 2.)
Japanese Embassy, London, December 1, 1908.
UNDER the instructions of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, I have the honour to inform you that an exchange of notes took place on the 30th ultimo between the Japanese Ambassador in Washington and the United States' Secretary of State, regarding an understanding between the two Governments, and to inclose herewith copies of the notes above mentioned.
I have, &c. (Signed) E. YAMAZA,
Chargé d'Affaires.
Sir,
Inclosure 1 in No. 1.
Baron Takahira to Mr. Root.
November 30, 1908.
THE exchange of views between us, which has taken place at the several interviews which I have recently had the honour of holding with you, has shown that, Japan and the United States of America holding important outlying insular possessions in the region of the Pacific Ocean, the Governments of the two countries are animated by a common aim, policy, and intention in that region.
Believing that a frank avowal of that aim, policy, and intention would not only tend to strengthen the relations of friendship and good neighbourhood which have immemorially existed between Japan and the United States, but would materially contribute to the preservation of the general peace, the Imperial Government have authorized me to present to you an outline of their understanding of that common aim, policy, and intention :----
1. It is the wish of the two Governments to encourage the free and peaceful development of their commerce on the Pacific Ocean.
2. The policy of both Governments, uninfluenced by any aggressive tendencies, is directed to the maintenance of the existing status quo in the region above mentioned, and to the defence of the principle of equal opportunity for commerce and industry in China.
3. They are accordingly firmly resolved reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in the said region.
4. They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all Powers in China by supporting by all pacific means at their disposal, the independence and integrity of China and the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire.
5. Should any event occur threatening the status as above described, or the principle of equal opportunity as above defined, it remains for the two Governments to communicate with each other in order to arrive at an understanding as to what measures they may consider it as useful to take.
If the foregoing outline accords with the view of the Government of the United States, I shall be gratified to receive your confirmation.
I take this opportunity, &c.
(Signed) TAKAHIRA.
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This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government
AFFAIRS OF CHINA,
CONFIDENTIAL.
[42077]
No. 1.
484
46279
Rec
*
17 DEC 08
[December B
SECTION 3.
Sir,
Mr. Yamaza to Sir Edward Grey.-(Received December 2.)
Japanese Embassy, London, December 1, 1908. UNDER the instructions of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, I have the honour to inform you that an exchange of notes took place on the 30th ultimo between the Japanese Ambassador in Washington and the United States' Secretary of State, regarding an understanding between the two Governments, and to inclose herewith copies of the notes above mentioned.
I have, &c. (Signed) E. YAMAZA,
Chargé d'Affaires.
Sir,
Inclosure 1 in No. 1.
Baron Takahira to Mr. Root.
November 30, 1908.
THE exchange of views between us, which has taken place at the several interviews which I have recently had the honour of holding with you, has shown that, Japan and the United States of America holding important outlying insular possessions in the region of the Pacific Ocean, the Governments of the two countries are animated by a common aim, policy, and intention in that region.
Believing that a frank avowal of that aim, policy, and intention would not only tend to strengthen the relations of friendship and good neighbourhood which have immemorially existed between Japan and the United States, but would materially con- tribute to the preservation of the general peace, the Imperial Government have authorized me to present to you an outline of their understanding of that common aim, policy, and intention :----
1. It is the wish of the two Governments to encourage the free and peaceful development of their commerce on the Pacific Ocean.
2. The policy of both Governments, uninfluenced by any aggressive tendencies, is directed to the maintenance of the existing status quo in the region above mentioned, and to the defence of the principle of equal opportunity for commerce and industry in China.
3. They are accordingly firmly resolved reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in the said region.
4. They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all Powers in China by supporting by all pacific means at their disposal, the independence and integrity of China and the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire.
5. Should any event occur threatening the status as above described, or the principle of equal opportunity as above defined, it remains for the two Governments to communicate with each other in order to arrive at an understanding as to what measures they may consider it as useful to take.
If the foregoing outline accords with the view of the Government of the United States, I shall be gratified to receive your confirmation.
I take this opportunity, &c.
(Signed) TAKAHIRA.
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