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Writes from Japan on behalf of Professor [R.] Nakashima who was in charge of the production of a Japanese translation of Sidgwick's Methods of Ethics. Nakashima would like Sidgwick to write 'a few lines of friendly Introduction', as well as to include a photograph of the author. Reports that the Japanese professor recalls meeting Sidgwick at Cambridge in 1890. Foxwell discusses the difficulties that he would have expected to have arisen in the translation of the work into Japanese. Expresses the wish that 'some Cabinet Minister' would visit Japan to 'see how the contrast of the Russian decision with English indecision does not improve the prestige of the latter nation.' Hopes that Sidgwick and Mrs Sidgwick are in good health. Makes reference to a Japanese girl at Newnham 'who must at times feel horribly lonely.'

Gratefully acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Sidgwick, 'with preface [for the Japanese translation of Methods of Ethics] and photograph [of Sidgwick]'. Reports that Professor Nakashima [the translator] is very pleased with Sidgwick's remarks. Gives his views on the Japanese middle class and aristocracy, and an account of recent political events in the country, including the appearance of the 'Constitutional' Party. Comments on the state of the economy, which, to English eyes, 'is contemptible'.

Expresses his delight at receiving a photograph of Sidgwick. Reports that the first edition of the translation of Sidgwick's Methods of Ethics will soon be available to the Japanese reading public, and that Professor Nakajima [the translator] 'expects that a 2nd ed.n will be called for before June.' Reports on recent political events in Japan, and discusses the problems facing that country, especially expenditure on the army and navy. Also refers to the 'comedy in China', involving the posting of Russian soldiers in the country.