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14L THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER 26. 1916. JAPAN'S ECONOMIC NEED IS DEFINED JAPANESE JOURNALIST AND PHILOSOPHER WHO HAS BEEN STUDYING CIVILIZATION IN PORTLAND. Let's Talk 1'Turkey" Kazan Kayahara, Philosopher and Essayist, Advises Countrymen to Help. ffxf , Jf ' 'BECOME AMERICANS' PLEA Think and Act as Americans Do, and In AH Ways Put Yourselves Into Spirit of Country Which Has Fathered You," Urged. Vhat many wise men have come from the East is a pain apparent with the ar rival of Kazan Kayahara, who recently passed a few days in Portland on his way around the world. For the second time. Mr. Kayahara, who is known in Japan as a foremost Journalist, philosopher, essayist, and orator, has begun an extended series of voyages which will take him to all quarters of the globe. The study of civilization is the object of Mr. Kayahara's travel. For, during the many years which he has passed among peoples of many different civili zations. Mr. Kayahara has been privi leged to observe the customs, the habits end the ways of thinking: of many na tions. The present war, which he con siders a climax in the history of the world, is to him a great reaction in the retort of humanity. All of the com ponents in this great reaction are rf.he objects of his scrutiny and analysis. Mental Equipment Composite. While Mr. Kayahara represents one people and one nation In his physical characteristics. In mental equipment he is a composite. By his studies in many lands, he has released his mind from the confines of one particular Intel lectual environment, and the life of his mind is detached from its previous as sociation with a single field. The no tions and beliefs of Asiatics, Europeans, and Americans have all found their way into his thoughts; and from all of these he draws his conclusions respect ing human beings and their affairs. Mr. Kayahara acknowledges that many of his ideas are distinctly Ort- ntal. for to him the Orient is the home fif all great philosophy. But as for literature, Mr. Kayahara has read American. English, German and French with great appreciation. The French people he considers the great artists in I his field. The field of modern phil osophy. is conceded to the Germans, and of the works which Mr. Kayahara most often peruses. Kant's "Kritik der Reinen Vcrnunft" takes the lead. Eucken and Berg-son point the way to his later speculations. A study of politics extending all over the world is the basic purpose of the Japanese philosopher, and as he travels from place to place his inquiries are always concerned with this subject. Americans Get Jrale. "I regret that the Americans have no term for this subject to correspond with the German word "Staadtwis senschaft,' " .he said. "For although the Americans have surpassed other nations in the privileges they extend to individuals, the Germans, at least, have taken the lead in their specula tions on governmental theories. The science of governing is to me the great est form of knowledge. "I am particularly Interested in the views of Hugo Munsterberg, and as a constant companion, I prefer his work, The Peace and America.' Among all of the moderns, I consider Professor Munsterberg one of the deepest think ers, and find exceptional delight in his perspicuity and solidity. When 1 reach Cambridge, 1 am to have a visit with Professor Munsterberg, which to me is a great privilege." During his stay here, Mr. Kayahara kept "The Peace and America" con stantly within reach, and when photo graphed, expressed the desire to have the book taken in the picture. -As .a development of "Staadtwis sensehaft" in the modern world. Mr. Kayahara hopes that some scholar may emulate Plato in his conception of The Republic." The tendency toward a gov ernmental ideal, he contemplates as a possibility of the near future. As an immediate step, he asks for only fur ther research in the problems of state craft and government. Japan Democracy on Way. The popular form of government is most likely to survive the changes of fortune, according to Mr. Kayahara. "A recent article in the New York Times points out a tendency toward greater democracy in Japan," he said, "which I consider a plausible view. I have seen the approach of democracy in Japan for many years. "The present Cabinet, however, is composed of men from many different parties. It was a great step forward when Japan went from party govern ment to nonparty government. I be lieve in political philosophies with the state as a center rather than with the party as the center. Instead of the party, the state should lead the people of a nation in their progress. "I believe with Theodore Roosevelt that the 'New Nationalism' must take the place of party control. "The present Cabinet in Japan is not able to shape a national policy with out the bias of any party. The people 'at last were able to renounce the lead ership of corrupt politicians, although the effort was tremendous. The party of Count Okuma had 'bought its way into public favor by the expense of much gold. Count Okuma is a great genius for making money, and has spent a great deal of it for newspaper aupport." Japanese Are Modernized. TVhen asked if Japan had not been quick to adopt the ways of the West ern world. Mr. Kayahara laughed heartily. "Yes," he replied, "in many respects, we are quite modern." An essential difference between the Western and Eastern world was pointed out in the materialism of the West and the spirituality of the East. "You people out here have been busy with your practical affairs," he said, "and have had no time for the thiartcing that has gone on in the East in all of these centuries. Life to the Oriental has been on a spiritual rather than a materialistic basis, and it is only lately that we have awakened to your way ot thinking. Japan is now undergoing a reorganization of her jnaterial life. "But the spirit depends on the ma terial body. Therefore, there must be a new economic life in Japan, to pro vide for the needs of her people. You have shown her the use of machinery, and introduced her to the profits of commerce. She has shown herself adept in these new ideas, and soon will have applied them to the utmost. Then, after the development of their material life, there will be a new progress in the spiritual life." Rick Field In China. The future of Japan was shown to lie in her foreign trade. "Our natural field is in China." said Mr. Kayahara. "and there we shall at tempt to develop our business. The United States has its Monroe Doctrine In America, and all nations should re spect it. Japan has a Monroe doctrine in China, and expects to have it re spected. She already baa fought two ' Z ' " - - I i f s ' ' . - ' ,. , , :.r vr."::-'- :-vi : . . - ' . 1 ; ; " : wars for her rights in China, and would not hesitate to enter Into a third if these rights should be threatened. . "The benefits which ha-e been given to Asiatic peoples through the Japanese medium are manifest. The government of Corea. which -was once corrupt ana inefficient, lias been thoroughly cleansed, and the farmers of that coun try are enjoying a regime which they never knew in the old days." That Japan is in desperate need of some provision for her surplus popular tlon was admitted by Mr. Kayahara as n obvious fact. "The Malthuslan theory holds good for my country as n many other places, he said, "for al ready the development of her land has been extended to its utmost. There either must be new land for them to live on. or else trade must give them a new means of livelihood. "The industrial revolution has not yet gone through its final stage in Japan, for most of our production comes from household industry. With the ex tension of our trade, there will be a much greater development of the fac tory system in Japan. It is this we are looking forward to as a relief for some of the conditions which have worked hardship on our people. The condition of the Japanese peo ple in America was not considered a serious problem. "Our people tat home must be made to realize the difference between industrial conditions in Japan and in America." said Mr. Kayahara. They should know that the standard ot living here could never be permitted to fall, and that wages must be kept as they are. The Japanese who are be coming Americanized all realize this, and on their visits to their fatherland. they fall to accept the ways of their own people. Members of our race that have been born and educated in Amer ica are Americans, and not Japanese. When they come to Japan, many of them have expressed the desire to re turn to their 'homes,' which they con sider to be in the United States. They do not even return to the Japanese language with any delight, and the foreign-born shun the task of learn ing it. "To all of the Japanese whom I have addressed in this country, I give this advice: That they should try to be come Americans, adopt American ways. read American publications, think and act as Americans -do, and in all ways put themselves into the spirit of the country that has fathered them." During his stay here, Mr. Kayahara was entertained extensively by promi nent Japanese. Tuesday afternoon was enjoyed in a trip over the Columbia Highway, while Tuesday night he was welcomed by prominent Japanese at the home of I. Gomyo, acting Japanese Consul. An address was delivered Wednesday evening at the headquarters of the Japanese Buddhist Young Men's Association, a large gathering of Ja panese being in attendance. A dinner was held in honor of Mr. Kayahara at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening with S. Ban as host. Mr. Kayahara departed on Friday, Seattle being his next objective. Since his arrival on United States territory in August, Mr. Kayahara has delivered more than 30 addresses to gatherings c.f Japanese. OREROX RESIDENT FOR HALF CESTIRV PASSES AWAY. 31m. Dorothy Ann Millsapa. Dorothy Ann Millsaps a pio neer of the frontier days, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Bade, 395 East Fourteenth street North, Wednesday, No vember 22. Mrs. Millsaps was born in 1829 in Monroe County, Tennessee. She had been a life long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She was married in 1844 to Wisdom Millsaps, and in 1864. with 'their -seven - children, "they crossed the plains and settled in Yamhill County, at what is now Wrillamina. later owning several wheat farms in the Yamhill Val ley. Burial was at lAne Fir Ceme tery Friday at 2 P. M. i: . -vh . -i X v i car cs 'ARMY' WORK LISTED Charitable Organization Ex pends $5500 in Year. 1500 MEETINGS ARE HELD Appeal Voiced for Support for Coming Season's AVork When Suf fering Duo to High Prices of Kood Is Predicted. The Portland Salvation Army ex pended a total of $499. 07 in carrying forward its relief and other work for the fiscal year endinjr September 29, 1916, according to the report which has just been issued. The largest single item in disburse ments for the year was the amount expended for the Christmas dinner and poor relief, w'hieh amounted to $1390.55. Salaries of officers amounted to $1389.55, and the rent for the hall and quarters $995. Contributions during the year from various tources, the report shows, were $5516.84, which, with the balance on hand at the opening of the fiscal year of $18.96. made a grand total of $5535.8) available. The report shows that the balance on hand at the close of the fiscal year was $36.79. The Army conducted a total of 731 street meetings and ?02 meetings in the hall during thet year. The attendance at the indoor meetings was 32.107. Meals given without charge during the year, including the Christmas dinner, amounted to 1729. Of the work of the Army the report says: "The Salvation Army believes that so far as possible the poor should work out their own salvation. Their efforts are always to help people who help themselves, but in cases where, upon investigation, it is found that material assistance is needed, that assistance is immediately given. In addition to the tabulated list, a great deal of work was done by the Army which cannot be represented by figures or defined in set terms, but which has gone to in crease the well-being and happiness of hundreds of humble homes in the city. "Plans for the coming Winter are now almost complete and on account of the sharp advance in nearly all ne cessities of life, much suffering is to be expected. An appeal is being made to the public for eupport of the Army's charitable and religious work In this city and a liberal response is regarded as assured." REED PLAYS ENJOYED "FREXCH WITHOUT A MASTER' AND "THE ROMANCERS" CI VEX. Students Are Clever In Presentation of Their Roles and Little Theater t Andienee Is Appreciative. An appreciative audience filled the auditorium of the Little Theater yes terday afternoon to witness two plays, put on by the Drama Club of Keed College. The first play presented was Edmond Roatand's farce, "French Without a Master." which consisted of one act, having for its setting the interior of an hol in London. This clever little farce hinges upon the predicament in which an irate father finds himself because he is un able to speak French while pursuing his eloping daughter and her fiance. These roles -wero played nicely by Louise Caswell as the daughter. Arthur House as the fiance, and Gilbert Ben son in the interesting role of the father. An interpreter who doesn't interpret was played in excellent man ner by Kocheng Chung. The remainder of the cast consisted of Wilma Dittricn as a cashier. Rex ford Chamberlain and Calvin Hirsch as officers, and Kirk Prindle as a por ter. There is a spontaneous ' humor in Rostand's lines, and the message grasped and interpreted the message with real dramatic understanding. The stage manager for this play was Ivan Elder. The second play was directed by Gladys Dobson. It was "The Ro mancers," a comedy ia three acta, with its scenes set in an artistic garden. Lovandeur Chuinard, who has a, beauti fully modulated speaking voice and an apparent and Intense love for the drama, played the role of iiylvette, a if. romantic maiden, in splendid style. Harvey Eagleson wss Percenet. a sighing young swain in the garden ad Joining Sylvette's. The fathers of the twain -wish, them to wed. but the youth and maid demur, until the fathers conspire to appear to thwart the romance and thus bring it to a fruition. Percinet senior was played admir ably by Arthur House, and Pasqulnot. Sylvia's father, was played by Maurice Howard. Ambrose Brownell and Kirk Prindle appeared as citizens, and Rex ford Chamberlain presented the rale of the notary. SwordBmen and musici ans added to the color and activity of the merry little comedy. The director of the two plays was Professor H. O. Merrlam. a member of the faculty at Reed. Other assist ants consisted of: Property manager, Virginia Mackenzie and Cora Howes; assistant stage manager. Erma Ben nett: costumes. Josephine Saunders and Margaret Walton: head usher. Unof McGregor: scena painter. James Rog ers: electrician. John Van Etten: ad-' vertlsing. Glen Kleinau: business man ager. Ray Wilson, and stage Carpenter. Ca,vir Hirsch. BILLBOARDS PROTESTED Hillsdale Club Says View Is Ob structed by Advertisements. In their meeting Thursday niht the members of the Hillsdale Community Club voiced a protest against the con fctruction of billboards along the Capi tol Highway. The view along this country highway is obstructed by four flaring advertisements,. The club also would like to see the question of the expense of tunneling Winter's Terrors Overcome The healthy person enjoys cold weather. It is only when the circulation is poor, when the blood is thin and the system under its proper condition, that cold weather has any terror. Invigorate the body by restoring; the circulation, throwing; out the waste, and over coming; the stagnation of catarrh, and you will enjoy crisp weather. Peruna Is Invigoration It relieves the system of the handicap of inefficient digestion and hampered breathing; by restoring; the mucous surfaces that are msed in these functions. 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C'iiif ao police have no record of the heating ami robbing of a woman at Thirteenth street and Broadway of that city last June, as Fred Donnelly, a prisoner in the County Jail, "confessed" to seeing done by a crony. Telegraphed answer to a query of Constable Wein berger brought this news yesterday from Charles L. Iirkin. Chief of De tectives. Chicago. Donnelly is a puzzle to the local au thorities. Numerous bank books, some of banks now defunct, were found on his person, and would indicate possible bad check operations, asserts Deputy Constable Nicholson. Donmlly was caught in Sullicrlln. Or. CARD OV THAXKS. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Roberts and fam ily, 1395 Union avenue North, desire to thank sincerely the host of friends for their words of comfort and Rrslriam-e In the hour of their bereavement in ti aeui or their beloved daughter. Aim flora Marie, and fo the innumerable' offerings. MR. and MRS. C. W. ROBERTS Dl:. I,. O. RORERTS. Adv. MISS ELIZABETH ROBERTS. 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A New Shipment of Women's Boots has just been placed on our shelves, comprised of several new models, each of which is in itself a picture of grace and beauty. A New Tailored Boot that is attracting wide attention is made over anew English walking last, with low heel and buck top; lace style, both black and tan calf, 8-inch top. Then there are the black, brown and gray kid models with leather Louis heels, colored kid and buck tops, button and lace styles, each the last word in Shoe Fashiondom. A STAIGER- Price Always a Fair Price Blacks pj: S3.50 Bl t to ffjj ) 57,50 sMd Our Children's Department is complete in every de tail. We take great care in the fitting of children's feet. "The House STAXGER'S 292 Washington St. Between Fourth and Fifth. fji M DO YOU GET UPJITfU LAME BACK? Have You Rheumatism, Kidney, Liver or Bladdcr Trouble? Tain or dull acjie in the back is often evidence of kidney trouble. It li Na ture's timely warning to show you that the track of health Is not clear. 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