It seeis to me to be elemental that all persons interested in a controversy should be given an opportunity to engage in a conference which convenes for the purpose of effecting a harmonious settlement of that controversy. If the principle thus expressed is applicable to the alairs of individuals. how much umore applicable must it be when the affairs. the interests. the territery. and tile rights of nations become involved? Underlying the Asiatic problem is a condition with which all Senators are familiar. but which they seemi to be loath to discuss. We know. notwithstanding time fact that Korea allied herself with Japan for the defeat of Russia. that. in violation of treaty agreements and every principle of international justice. Japan took possession of Korea. oppressed her citizens. and still maintains oppressive control of Korea.