Difficulties Manifold But New Factors to Help Solution:
The Soviet Treaty Tokyo, May 5.
Baron Shidehara, Foreign Mini ter, speaking at the Gubernatorial Conference, emphasized that [Japan's present diplomatic relations were apparently smooth but reali gratified that the Russian questions were practically settled and he was optimistic that the situation was improving. Soviet policy, he said, and mnditions facilitated Russo-Japanese operation.
He expressed confidence sing Japanese-American which had resulted in sincere efforts on the part of both Governments for the astute hand-Ting of the immigration question. He urged that special efforts be made for Sino-Japanese friendship, adding that "Upon China's diplomatic policy depended Japan's general i {ternational diplomatic policies".
lered that the Tsingtao ing questions to economic struggles, and therefore urged the necessity of promoting commercial relations wi Jers ax Japan's best policy Pacific' Service.
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