JAPAN AND KOREA.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 906, 27 August 1910, Page 5

JAPAN AND KOREA.

A TURNING POINT IN HISTORY,

By-Teleirrapn—Press Association—Cupyriirht. . London, August 25. Tho "Morning Post," dealing with the annexation of Korea, says: —"The change is more nominal than real. Doubtless Japan consulted all. the Powers having treaties with Korea, and arrangements would naturally bo made to safeguard all' foreign interests." Tho "Daily Mail" remarks: —"It is of tho utmost importance that the British .Government should satisfy themselves and the country regarding tho commercial aspect, so that there shall be no opening for any of those misunderstandings which increased tho difficulties of the Japanese in Manchuria." The "Daily News" says: —"Thero could be bo completer illustration of the destiny which under the conditions governing international relations is reserved for the smaller peoples, or of the way in which great Powers solemnly rigreo to override the claims of nationalities and ignore obligations to which they, in the plainest terms, are pledged." The "Daily Graphic", emphasises tho tremendous significance of the annexation. "It is tho turning-point of Par Eastern history. Japan is now a Continental State, with a frontier a little beyond a day's journey from Peking." THE COMMERCIAL POSITION. REASSURING REPORTS. London, August 26. The "Daily Mail" reports that it is unofficially stated that the Korean tariff on exports will remain unchanged. The Commercial Intelligence Department "of the Board of Trade has also been informed that the new Japanese tariff will not bo enforced in Korea.