The work on the conclusion and revision of our Treaties on com merce and Navigation with different countries ig now progressing, and deem it cause for satisfaction to Japan and countries concerned that the now commercial Treaty was signed by the German Ambassador in Tokyo and myself in July la and. the Franco-Japanese Agreement concerning residence and navigation in French Indo-China in for many years, we shall not tolerate such situation, Such being the posit towards China, table that in the event of Chinese authorities disregarding their Treations and giving inecient protection to the lives and property foreigners, we should take ell defensive steps if necessary.
It is not necessary to state that ese Government do not interfere with the domes-tie affairs of China but we shall not hesitate at any time to take proper measures to ineure our rights and interests and to safeguard the lives and property of our nationals in China.
The fact that Japan was obliged to despatch troops temporarily for the purpose of protecting her nationals in the district of Tsinan, when hostilities were about to spread towards Shantung in May last, is attributable to this policy. It is a matter of gratification that result, the safety of our com-slots residing in that region was assured, Treaty. Violations In connection with recent developments in Chinese affairs we find a marked tendency "in different Parts of that country repeatedly ta Violate Treaties despite the Powerc' protests. Action of this char-feter ought be avoided for the sake of "wholesome progress. of the Chinese people themselves, and Jnpan cannot overlook it. According the Japanese Government has already taken measures appropriate to the actual condition Tye foregoing is an outline of the policy. of the Government towards Chim generally. With reference to Manchuria and Mongo-lin, especially the Three Eastern Provinces, we are inclined to think that, in view of their particular historieat and geographical relations. to this country, it. may be necessary for us to take these pro-Vines into special consideration.
The Japanese Governnent hope that these particular Provinces wi! always be kept in good order as land for safe and peaceful habitat tion for Chinese and foreigners alike and attain proper economic development. Animated by this desire, the of peace object of their constant attention. In thir United States, it is to be regretted that the question of the discriminatory legislation against Japanese immigration pending for the past several years still remains unsolved, 1 should state, however, that mutual understanding and sympathy between the American and Jap nese people, which is essential to the solution of such questions, is gradually increasing.
Our intercourse with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic is growing in amity and divers economic undertakings being carried on by our nationals in the far eastern Russian territory also indicate fair progress Furthermore, the trade between the two countries is, marked by gradual development.
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