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NEW PROTOCOL BETWEEN JAPAN AND COREA

CONCLUDED FEBRUARY 23RD, 1904

Art. I.-For the purpose of maintaining a permanent and solid friendship. between Japan and Corea, and firmly establishing peace in the Far East, the Imperial Government of Corea shall place full confidence in the Imperial Government of Japan, and adopt the advice of the latter in regard to improvements in administra-

tion.

Art. II. The Imperial Government of Japan shall, in a spirit of firm friendship, ensure the safety and repose of the Imperial House of Corea.

Art. III. The Imperial Government of Japan definitively guarantees the in- dependence and territorial integrity of the Corean Empire.

Art. IV.-In case the welfare of the Imperial House of Corea, or the territorial integrity of Corea, is endangered by the aggression of a third Power or internal disturbances, the Imperial Government of Japan shall immediately take such necessary ineasures as circumstances require, and, in such case, the Imperial Government of Corea shall give full facilities to promote all action of the Imperial Japanese Govern- ment. The Imperial Government of Japan may, for the attainment of the above- mentioned object occupy, when the circumstances require it, such places as may be necessary froin strategic points of view.

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Art. V.The Government of the two countries shall not, in the future, without mutual consent, conclude with a third Power such an arrangement as may be contrary to the principles of the present protocol.

Art. VI.-Details in connection with the present protocol shall be arranged as circumstances may demand, between the Representative of Japan and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Corea.