Washington Is Optimistic.

New York Times 100 years ago today, May 23, 1913:
Secret Advices from Japan Give Situation Brighter Aspect.
Special to The New York Times.
    WASHINGTON, May 22.— All the information obtainable here in regard to the Japanese situation points to a marked improvement in the chances for an amicable adjustment of the existing differences. While Secretary Bryan declines to disclose the advices he has been receiving from Tokio, those who have talked with President Wilson have been impressed with the idea that the situation has taken a favorable turn.
    Press reports from Tokio that the Japanese Government officials are disappointed ever the character of the American reply to the protest have not served to change this feeling of optimism. It is regarded as natural that there should be some dissatisfaction over the failure of the United States to see every phase of the issues presented in exactly the same light in which they are viewed in Japan. This was to be expected and the view is expressed that "disappointment" is too strong a word to apply to the feeling among the Japanese.