Japanese Trade.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXIV, Issue 3675, 7 January 1908, Page 2

Japanese Trade.

Speaking before the Kohi Chamber of Commerce on the establishment of trade between Japan and other countries Count Okuma said:—"lndia and the South Sea would also be very good markets for your You must not be content with them, however. You should go to Europe, too, from time to time. You need not make use of foreign steamers. You can go everywhere by Japanese vessels. Any place where the Japanese flag flies may be regarded as Japan. In this sense, the Japanese dominion extends to the Pacific, the Chinese waters, the Indian Ocean, and Korea. You can go everywhere with ease and pleasure under the protection of the Japanese fleet. Being oppressed by the Europeans, the three hundred million people of India are looking for Japanese protection. They have commenced to boycott European merchandise. If, therefore,the Japanese let the chance "slip by and do not go to India, the Indians will be disappointed. If one will not take gifts from Heaven, Heaven may send one misfortune. From old times India has been a land of treasure. Alexander the Great obtained there treasure suiliiccnt to load one hundred camels, and Mahomet and Attila also obtained riches from India. Why should the Japanese not also stretch out their hands towards that country, now that the people are looking to the Japanese. The Japanese ought to go to India, the South Ocean, and other parts of the world."