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Show Washington, Feb. 24. The treaty by which Japan guarantees the independence inde-pendence and Integrity of Korea is regarded re-garded here as one of the cleverest of the many startling diplomatic moves that have been made In 'connection with the whole eastern question. The effect Is to place Japan on a high moral plane, for It Is understood here that this treaty Is an announcement to the world that if she prevails In her struggle with Russia, Involving military occupation of Korea, Japan will take no advantage of that fact, but will maintain the independence of the Hermit Kingdom. |