AH INSULT TO JAPAN.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81878, 31 October 1906, Page 3

AH INSULT TO JAPAN.

'FRISCO SCHOOLS AFFAIR. POSITION SERIOUS. SERIOUS CLASH POSSIBLE. London - , October 29. The Washington correspondent of the "Times" reports that Cabinet realises that the exclusion of Japanese children from the white schools is a blow to Japan's racial and national pride, and that the affront is felt more keenly almost than any kind of insult. New Yobk, October 29. The New York " Times' " Washington correspondent declares that President Roosevelt and Mr Hoot have contemplated the possibility.of a serious clash with Japan. The Japanese Ambassador's manner and language in interviewing Mr Root are desmbed as very unusual, and have produced a decided sensation in the StaU Departments. Califo ians are becoming more obstinate, 1 threaten that if the Federal Con s undertake to enforce the Treaty 1894 there will be immediately ! stile demonstrations against the Jap; :se. It is fi 'ed the situation is growiug in seriou- ess. THE E>. ."ITEMENT SUBSIDING. THREA i FROM THE "THUNDERER." Revived 31st, 12.9 a.m. London, October 30. The D. ily Telegraph reports that feeling :' Tokio towards America s quieter, .. pan relying on President Roosevelt :o remedy the injustice. The Times recalls Italy's grievance some time ago over the maltreatment of a number of Italians, points out the obstinacy of one State then prevents ed any redress on the part of the Ffdera! Government, and adds that "unless California now listens to reason, the inherent weakness of the Confederation in international affairs will be again illustrated."