JAPAN AND AMERICA.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3590, 29 September 1920, Page 5

JAPAN AND AMERICA.

JAPANESE HOSTILITY FEARED. Received 9.55 a.m. WASHINGTON, Sept.. 28. United States Government officials are convinced that Japan is either contemplating a hostile course towards, the United States or is drawing a refl. herring across the scent. It i s believed by most people that the Japanese leaders are fomenting excitement in Japan over California's anti- j Japanese land-holding legislation, with something more far-reaching in mind. While the officials are silent, it; is thought that Japanfs real object is ‘diplomatic jockeying to secure a wide extension of Japanese influence in Eastern Asia. » THE CALIFORNIAN QUESTION. : OFFICIAL VIEW OP JAPANESE • FEELING. Received 9.50 a.m. WASHINGTON, Sept. 28. High Government offiicials refuse to discuss any phase of the negotiations between thd United States and Japan relative to the issues involved in the attitude of the Califo,rnian Assembly regarding the leasing and owning of land by Japanese. Officials are aware that the strong wave of feeling against the United States which is developing in Japan is spurred by the violent utterances of the press and politicians; but they realise 'that influential men in Japan are exerting every effort to reach a satisfactory and peaceful settlement. These men seek a joint Commission to deal with outstanding problems between the two countries. Their proposal was not received by 'the United States State Department, but the Government .is not pessimistic, and there is a feeling that an amicable agreement will be suggested by Japan.