Turning to the relations between Japan and the United States, I permitted myself in the last two sessions of the Diet to set forth the views of the Government on the subject of the so-called Japanese Exelusion Clause in the United 'States Immgriation Act of 1924, find nothing here to modify or to supplement in the views then expressed, nor can a lengthy discussion' of the question at this moment be of any useful purpose. only desire to make it clear that we remain unchanged in our feelings: of deep regret at that particu: clause, which seems to us to be irreconcilable with the rules of international comity and justice. Reviewing, however, the trend _of the general situation in the United, States, all well-informed observers will readily agree that there has been a steady growth in the veeont years of appreciation and understanding of Japan by the American people. Among those who who once championed the cause of anti japanese agitation not a few] are now openly reconciled to more moderate views and among. those who at one time took no interest in Japan or displayed innate preuidiee against her, not a few seem to-day eagerly and impartially wi ing to know the truth of all that relates to this country, A correct] understanding: is the foundation of true friendship, The general ten-sidney now being manifested in tha United States in the attitude of that nation towards Japan gives promise of a great future, We are in perfectly agreeable]
ations with Mexico as well as ith the South American States, We have no plan whatever of Political significance in our int course with any of these countries, We feel, however, that fair opportunities "are there afforded for economic enterprises of our countrymen and it is our intention to encourage such legitimate activities as far as possible, The Emigration Question I would add a fow words wich regard to this question, It is not our policy to send emigrants to any} country in which they are not welcome. Our constant desire is to supply capital and labour to un. Aeveloped regions of the world and to promote the welfare and pros-verity not only of the emigrants themselves and of thir mother country, but also of "countries in which they choose to establish th permanent homes. Towards this fend we are prepared to exert our efforts.
By the above explanation I hope have made sufficiently clear general lines of our foreign policy.
adopting that. policy and in carrying it into effect we have always made it a point not to be influenced by considerations monetary, advantage or disadvantage to the country.
The life of a nation being eternal, the ultimate goal of diplomacy must. be lasting honour, prestige and the interests of the nation. Being firm in this conviction and relying on your generous support, I shall face the heavy responsibil ity that rests upon -me—Reuter's
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