...reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in said region. 4. They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all...commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire. 5. Should any event occur threatening the status quo as above described or the principle of equal opportunity...

...China; they are firmly resolved to respect each other's territories; they are determined to preserve the independence and integrity of China and the principle of equal opportunity for all countries to carry on trade and commerce there; and in case of any event disturbing the above principles...

...reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in said region. (4) They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all...commerce and industry of all nations in that empire. (5) Should any event occur threatening the status quo as above described or the principle of equal...

...own government in the Root-Takahira note signed in 1908: "They (Japan and the United States) are also determined to preserve the common interests of all...commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire." Japan has been prodigal in her pledges to respect the territory and independence of China and to maintain...

...the event of anti-foreign movements occurring in the rebellions which are so frequent in China serve the common interests of all Powers in China by supporting...of China and the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire. "Article V. Should any event occur threatening...

...to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in said region. || 4. They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all...commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire. || 5. Should any event occur threatening the status quo as above described or the principle of equal...

...reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in said region. 4. They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all...commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire. 5. Should any event occur threatening the status quo as above described or the principle of equal opportunity...

...reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in said region. 4. They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all...commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire. 5. Should any event occur threatening the status quo as above described or the principle of equal opportunity...

...reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in said region. 4. They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all...commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire. 5. Should any event occur threatening the status quo as above described or the principle of equal opportunity...

...exchanged between Elihu Root, when Secretary of State, and Baron Takahira, the Japanese Ambassador : "supporting, by all pacific means at their disposal,...commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire." Further than this we should neither go nor wish to go. Let us consider from what sources spring this...