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Show MARQUIS ITO DISCUSSES THE SITUATION IN KOREA SEOUL, Nov. Marquis It. In summing up the Korean situation dwelling upon the trust placed by foreign for-eign powers In Japan, by allowing that Oovernnient a free hand: the responsibilities respon-sibilities of Japan to the natives, and the fact that the peninsula would not be an Eldorado for Japanese spolls-ment, spolls-ment, said to the Associated Press today: to-day: "Various Irresponsible newspapers news-papers have greatly embarrassed Ja-pn Ja-pn bv writing of Korea as a con- quered slate, where the Japanese were free to do anything irrespective of the rights of foreigners and the natives, and that the Korean people were not to be considered. Suspicion Aroused. "This has aroused suspicions among the Koreans. "The Emperor of Japan sent me to arrange a new treaty.to which the Emperor Em-peror of Korea has agreed, although the proposition met with some opiosi-tion opiosi-tion from other sources. Although Korea has transferred her conduct of her foreign relations, to Toklo, she retains re-tains control of her internal administration. admin-istration. "We accept a great trust and a heavy responsibility and the foreign powers consent to the- new arrangement. Must Not Abuse Natives. "The American Covernment lias already al-ready announced the withdrawal of its legation and others will follow, but America warns us not to abuse the natives. na-tives. It is probable that Japanese will advise those in control of the Korean departments of the Government, Govern-ment, but they will be connected with the management. "The Japanese Government or Its resident general will deal with questions ques-tions relating- to foreign affairs, but It it not ytt known who will Ik- appointed appoint-ed resident general.'" |