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1908, Feb. 18
 
The U.S. minister in Tokyo received the plans for the restriction on emigration of Japanese laborers to the U.S. (Gentlemen's Agreement) to settle existing difficulties between the two countries.  1
 
July
 
Katsura succeeded Saionji as premier.  2
 
Nov. 30
 
An exchange of notes transpired with the United States (Root-Takahira Agreement) on the common policy of the status quo in the Pacific and the “open door” and integrity of China.  3
 
 
 
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