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In Korea with Marquis Ito

Chapter 29: Article V
By George Trumbull Ladd
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The author records a six-month series of personal experiences traveling in Korea as a guest of Marquis Ito, describing landscapes, urban scenes, official ceremonies, and encounters with political and military figures, and recounting observations from eyewitnesses and documents. A second part analyzes the historical and political relations between Japan and Korea, weighing documentary evidence and first-hand testimony to offer judgments on administration, reform, and international policy while distinguishing fact, reasoned opinion, and cautious conjecture. The work blends travel narrative with critical inquiry, aiming to present verifiable details, interpret recent events, and suggest probable outcomes for governance and regional stability.

APPENDIX A
PROTOCOL SIGNED FEBRUARY 23, 1904

Article I

For the purpose of maintaining a permanent and solid friendship between Japan and Korea, and firmly establishing peace in the Far East, the Imperial Government of Korea shall place full confidence in the Imperial Government of Japan and adopt the advice of the latter in regard to improvements in administration.

Article II

The Imperial Government of Japan shall in a spirit of firm friendship ensure the safety and repose of the Imperial House of Korea.

Article III

The Imperial Government of Japan definitely guarantees the independence and territorial integrity of the Korean Empire.

Article IV

In case the welfare of the Imperial House of Korea or the territorial integrity of Korea is endangered by aggression of a third Power or internal disturbances, the Imperial Government of Japan shall immediately take such necessary measures as the circumstances require; and in such cases the Imperial Government of Korea shall give full facilities to promote the action of the Imperial Japanese Government.

The Imperial Government of Japan may, for the attainment of the above-mentioned object, occupy, when the circumstances require it, such places as may be necessary from strategical points of view.

Article V

The Governments of the two countries shall not in future, without mutual consent, conclude with a third Power such an arrangement as may be contrary to the principles of the present Protocol.

Article VI

Details in connection with the present Protocol shall be arranged as the circumstances may require between the Representative of Japan and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Korea.