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— , JAPAN'S ATTITUDE MUST BE FAITHFUL TO HER ALLIANCE GERMANY IGNORES ULTIMATUM (By Telcßtuph .—Press AssociatlOE.— Copyrlfht.) (Received September 7, 2 p.m.) TOKIO, 6th September. Before the Diet Baron Kato reviewed tho events- leading up to the war with Germany. Men-of-war were prowling in the Eastern seas menacing commerce, xvhile Kiao-chau was carrying out operations for the- purpose vof constituting a ba«o for warlike operations. Grave anxiety was felt for the maintenance of pea«e. Japan's interests were threatened, and the Government therefore resolved to ' have a full and frank exchange of viewa with the British Government. Japan had no desire to become involved in the conflict, but she owed it to herself to be faithful to > her alliance. Desiring to solve the situation by pacific means, eh© gave the following advice to Germany (Baron Kato here read the ultimatum demanding the evacuation of Kiao-chau, and the withdrawal of German warships unconditionally before 23rd August). She received no reply. Japan did not desire war with Austria, and accepted Austria's offer to disarm the Kaieerin Elisabeth at Shattg* ha-i ; but at the last , moment Austria broke off relations.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVIII, Issue 59, 7 September 1914, Page 8
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