PAN-PACIFIC CONFERENCE

Taranaki Daily News, 30 October 1922, Page 5

PAN-PACIFIC CONFERENCE

JAPANESE IMMIGRATION. WILL AID DEVELOPMENT. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. Received Oct. 29, 5.5 p.m. Honolulu, Oct. 27. At the pan-Pacific conference, Mr. W. F. Kennedy (New Zealand) urged cooperation instead of competition as the fundamental aid in working out our great destiny. The Philippine delegation urged Philippine independence. Baron Osaka., representing Japan, read a paper prepared by Dr. Tensakua, urging an open door for Japanese immigration into all countries bordering on the Pacific. lie declared the Japanese can aid in the development of the world’s natural wealth if the Governments possessing colonies in the tropics and semi-tropics will remove restrictions. “We believe there has been no visible increase in the number of white settlers during the last fifty years. Will the Mother Country Governments awaken to the necessity of development? If they do .the Japanese will gladly go to the colonies.” The Japanese delegation introduced a resolution urging the Pacific Governments to use radio in co-operation in supplying a Government commercial service when private stations are unable to do so, also giving a low rate for news’ service when the latter are unprepared or unwilling to give low rates. An Australian Press Association representative interviewed Mr. Mark Young, who declared that tho intermingling of representatives of the Pacific nations must he productive of better understanding, strength, and harmonious relations. This conference is ventilating the peculiar difficulties tnar present themselves to the different nations with a prospect of elucidation. Concrete results of the conference may not be' immediately apparent, but its influence must lead to a greater spirit of co-operation, a deeper insight, fuller understanding, and general benefit ot the peoples represented. The conference is still in its early stages, but encouraging signs are already apparent, and it promises much.—Atis-N.Z. Cable Assn.