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not yet in sight. Last summer relationship is not withant oces when the political situation in sional mingling of unpleasant- China began to give signs of fur-ness; that is almost inevitable in thar complication, and later when the complexity of international things came to such a pass that relations. But I am drmly af ¿Continued frem fory 23 the northern part of China befopinies that fundamentally re- 17th December at a meeting offcame involved in armed conflicts,|lations between Japan and Ameri the eleventh session of the League the Japanese Government, besides ca are es còrdial as ever, and that Counell, the Japanese representa early warning their officials and three are no insurmountablə ob- tive made a declaration on the lines nationals in China to refrain from stacies, much as might disturb the of the above understanding and any acts or activities that might|basic factors which govern that reserved for Japan the right to be regarded as taking part in relationship. Moreover, I am resume negatiations with the Bri-political strife, published ahappy to notice that in recent tish Government concerning the declaration on their palley of years popular understanding be treatment of Japanese subjects scrupolous impartiality and their tween the two peoples has been in the territories affected. Terms attitude of strict fairness, The great helped by close and fre and formulae of mandates over situation in China is now at turnquent contact of influential men former German possessions in the fing point and the awakening of the fof both countries. I desire to ex- South Pacific haring now been people is indeed worthy of note. press my appreciation of the determined, the Japanese Govern- That the path of China is best valuable efforts of these people, ment are about to enter upon for-with ditkulties should command which I hope will not be allowed mal control and administration in the deep sympathy of the people to slackes in future. pursuance of the terms of mandate and Gaverament of Japan, while.

I have to dwell Een on an un- over the group of islands assign-China's development is a thing fortunate event which has occurr ed. I am happy to be able to very eagerly hoped for by Japaned in our relations with the United state that it is the determination which stands in such close rela-Statex Last November at the of the Government to spare tionship with her. Not only for general election of the United efforts in the discharge of this China's sake alone but for the States, the State of California, noble mission of civilisation in general welfare and peace of the passed

through the initiative) promoting the welfare and de-world, it is devoutly to be desired] Alien Land Law. The contents of velopment of the people of these that China should speedily recover the law are now generally known territories and thus fully to de-peace and unity,

and may seed no explanation here. serve the trust that the League) In reviewing the conditions of In a word the new land law is members have placed in Japan. the Far East and especially of the cognate law of 1913 madai As to revision and renewal of China, I deeply regret to have to mare drastic and severe. That If the Anglo-Japanese agreement of refer to a calamitous event which is aimed at Japanese and is un- Alliance, the Japanese Govern-carred at Hungchen last Ocp-just and discriminatory, cannot be ment has been giving careful con-ber On the 'details of the event denied, The regret which the sideration to the question with the and the circumstances which con- Japanese Government expressed Hew especially to its relation to strained the Japanese Government at the legislation of 191 is, there the Covenant of the League of to despatch troops, both for self-fore, still more keenly entertained | Nations. They entered into defence and for the protection of by them at this new legislation nference with the British Gov-Japanese residents, a public state This question of land law, how ernment, and a frank exchange of tent was made at the time. These ever, is not one of today or yes- views on this matter took place. ¡rowese troops have proven equal terday. B has a long history and beth in London and Tokyo. In the task expected of them, and complex and delicate bearings. It ew of Article 6 of the existing the Chinese Government on the impossible to solve the problem reement of the Alliance, it was other hand, actuated by a spirit from the standpoint of one side docided to address to the League of co-operation, have been trane aface Principally for these rea- a jola! notification ferving suitable coatingenta Than the difficulty arising between to the effect that the Governments Chientuo for the purpose of clear Japan and America from the legis

Japan and Great Britain had in the locality of outlaws and lation of 1913 has remained uo- Cheer led 15 The conclusion arding against future disturb-rettled to this day. In dealing that the Anglo-Japuntae artee-jances. The Japanese Government, with this matter. therefore, the men: of July. 1910, although theretore, in pursuance of their Japanese Government have from

harmony with

declaration, have deaded to with the the spir

outset exertised the closest the

the draw their Aroaps. At the same are. Covenant

Not only antecedent to the Learne of Nations, was not entire

time steps are now being taken passage of the law did by conaldant with the letter-off with a view to a proper settlement they take the proper and well that Covenant. and that the ac- of this unfortunate affair. "It isinised steps, but recognisi cordingly recognized the princi-jalap their intention to provide og from the higher stand- ple that, if it was said the agree- in co-operation with thefhoins

Japanese-American mant was to be continued after Chinese Government, for the tranfriendship and with ample regard July, 1821, it must be in a formally of the districts affected the cle and important rela- ost inconsistent with the Covenant and for the protection of Japanese tons of interest between the two Notification was covered

subjects.

Czecho-Slovakians, the urgency of Anal solu- note, dated July 8th, 1920.

withdrawn The troops

from Trans of the difficulties caused by principle to guide the Japanese Baikalia, the Japanese Governach unfortunate and unpleasant Gavernment in revising the agrec-

ment, consistently with their rejerests, they caused their repre- ment is at present the subject of their troops from that region. In the American

bested declarations, withdrew cntative to open a' discussion serious study, rezard being paid

authorities to the articles of the League whence the menace to place was as since been going on on the districts around Vidivostock. Frank and free exchange of views: Covenant as declared in the joint still felt, and where the safety of rious points calling for ex petitention and to many import many resident Japanese had to be nation and debate.

changes which have taken

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place In the aspects of affairs Pvided for, and in Habarovsk is regretted we are not yet in since the conclusion of the present portance as the way to the Prothose discussions. It is the sincere. which is a point of strategic_ic position to publish the results of agreement,

That his agreement of alliance heap susteleht Forces until sachment that a solution compatible vince of Sectalien. we pad to desire of the Japanese Govern has largely and distinctly contri- buted to the peace, stability andime as tranquillity was restored with the honour and interests of welders of the entire Far East these regions. As soon as the both countries may ally be ar fully realized by both nations, anduation around Habarovsk beved 22. not only is a continuance and pre- servation of the wholesome spirit of this Alliance for a long time to come desired by most thoughtful of the two peoples, bat it is. I am sure, in perfect harmony with the high ideals of the League of Nations.

to show a degree of stability. withdrew our troops from that district in September last

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CATHOLIC WAR MEMORIAL

Feligio e. Fulie. alter

The political situation of East- Siberis underwent various! icissitudes daring the coarse of

There half year,

were ini existence, since last spring, fouri

Tos scal governments at Vladivostok Cascerning the

organization of

and other centres. Time gradual ring with the New Consortium, looking to

the opinion ex ly became ripe during last fall pressed financial aid to China, I had the for the amalgamation

the 1 issue of The

regarding the privilege at the last

of these session to

scheme for the formation state before you how a clear an November last what is called the Memorial, states:

Di A political bodies, until in derstanding was reached between Amalgamation Assembly was held and we are certain that we inter

Y.M.C.A. in Hongkong us a Wazi

In our opinion, the respective banking groups anda: Chita This Assembly declares the wishes of the Catholica of Governments concerned, and howed the independence of the Faris Colony, no other monument the new organization was fast tak- ing shape.

Easters Republic. Last October regre chosen for the seat of central permanent and aweful moonment, Chita was would be more suitable than a sentatives of various banking croups, met in conference at Newemment, and the various politicaled as there is at present a great York, signed the final agreement tion of local autonomy,

bodies were relegated to the posi-movement for the establbnent of and discussed the policy of the lay decided that a Constitutional under the direction of the teachers It was high grade college in Hongkong, Consortium and other details of Assembly should be held on 25th of the illustrious Society of Jesus, practice, thus bringing to pletion the organization of the

of this we repeat what we do No. 11 Consortium. While the activities amalgamation the Provisional Go-jo our magazine, Tol. 5th. Msreb of the Consortium in fature are its authority over to the Central more advantageous and more likely vernment at Vladivostok turned 1919. that authing xppears to us necessarily dependent upon nege Government, about the middle of to benefit the whole community tiation and co-operation between

organization itself and the last December. The Government than

generous support and Chinese Government,.it may not be

Far Eastern Republic entire adhesion to their movement. ent of place now that the Consor-claims to stand for anti-com- tium has been completed, to make munistic democracy and has de- a remark on ita mission.. Thei clared itself in favour of friendly: object of the Consortium is purely relationship with foreign coun economic; in other words what it tries, especially with its near aims at is to assist and facilitate neighbours. What the new Gov- the economic development of ernment may do in practice is for China and thereby to contribute to the future to reveal. the happiness and interest of the The political stability of Russia Chinese people on one hand and in general is earnestly hoped for to afford aqual opportunity for by Japan as her good neighbour.

the

concerned on the other.

COM-

January. Ag a result

of the

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A Kingston Magistrale to s policeman-la using the word |“lady' you mean-1 The

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the private enterprise of nations is, the kemest desire of the A man informed the Woolwich Japanese Government that this magistrate that the "preaty- At a time when the Powers in troubled ares should be unified enteriana" urged a policeman to terested are thus joining their a sound basis and be restored to release bis hold on his throat. hands to promote the welfare of complete order.

magistrate You mé the Chinese people by avoiding

The historic good relationship pedestrians., needless competition among them between Japan and the United selves, and by further strengthen-States needs no reiteration at Addressing the jury at the Old' ing their friendship and concert, this time of day. The relations) Bailey counsel aid the reason it is a matter to be deeply deplor between the two nations, bow-barristers had to be cleanshaven ed, especially by Japan who, as ever, have today greatly increas-was possibly because a moustache her neighbour is peculiarly, Inter-ed, both in doseness and import-impeded the voice. Even if they ested, that the complete andance from a political, economie, went back to the days when they peaceful unification of China is social and various other points of wore whiskers and.... beide the

{view. It is true that this friendly upper lip was always shareII.

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