Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay.

No. 326.]

Sir: Referring to my dispatch No. 325, of yesterday’s date, inclosing copies of my notification to American citizens in Japan concerning their condition and duties under the new treaty, I have the honor to inclose herewith copies1 of editorial comments upon the notification which appear this morning in the Japan Mail and the Japan Times.

The Times is published by Japanese and is one of the leading papers of Tokyo, while the Mail is the leading paper published by foreigners in this country. Its editor and proprietor is an Englishman.

I am informed that the Japanese papers generally are publishing the notice with very gratifying comments. The Government officials appear to be much pleased with my publication in reciprocation of the rescript of the Emperor and the notifications of the Japanese cabinet, and our own people warmly approve. No similar action has yet been taken by the representative of any other power in Japan.

I have, etc.,

A. E. Buck.
  1. Not printed.