Problems of the East.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 177, 12 July 1920, Page 5

Problems of the East.

'APAN AND THE UNITED STATES. SETTING CHINA’S HOUSE IN ORDER. ” NO SINGLE POWER’S TASK. [By Cable.—Press Association.— Copyright.! (Received 12, 10.20 a.m.) Tokio, July 10. M. Hara (Premier) interviewed, said: “©shall certainly- do my part in the removal of misunderstandings between the United States and Japan, whenever and wherever opportunity arises. There is a good prospect with the settlement of the Consortium question, that China's finance and_ the whole of the administration may be placed on so sound a basis that all countries interested may be benefited. It must ..e remembered, concerning opr reservations of Mongolia and Manchuria, that Japan has special interests in these •provinces, unlike the interest of any other country. Peace and tranquility in China are matters of great importance to all the powers of the world, but most important to us. AVe must ail help China to set her house in order. Japan can never do this single handed.” —(A. and N.Z.) A PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENT. ENGLAND AND AMERICA. THE DOMINIONS’ ATTITUDE. (Received 12, 10.0 a.m.) New York, July 10. The Chicago “Tribune’s” correspondent says it is understood that England is seeking some protective arrangement with the United States regarding the interests of both countries in the Far East. It is learned that Australia and New Zealand hiive for four years been urging oq the Colonial Office the necessity of making a. new alliance which w’ould serve the same purpose as the Anglo-Japanese pact. It is said a clause may be introduced in the AngloJapanese pact, if renewed, stating that England cannot help Jannn in the event of war between Japan and the United States. —(A. and N.Z.)

IF JAPAN FOUGHT AMERICA ENGLAND COULD NOT TAKE PART.

(Received 12, 10.45 a.m.) New York, July "A

The Chicago “Tribune’s” Paris correspondent interviewed Mr- J. 'AV. Findlay, who said that when Lord Greyentered the alliance with Japan he made it clear to the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs that England, under no circumstances would involve herself in a quarrel between America and Japan, no matter which nation was the aggressor. . . It is essential that- the Empire should have an alliance with some Power whiclf will assure an open door in China, and protect British colonies and financial interests. America’s interests in the Far Last will coincide with ours in the future. Both America and British Asiatic and Pacific colonies have a common-reason with America for resenting Japanese intrusion. — (A. and N.Z.) NO FRESH TREATIES

TILL ENGLAND CONSULTS

DOMINIONS

London! July 10. It is understood in Paris that Hie rumour that Britain _ is seeking a treaty- with the United States for the protection of the interests of both countries in the' Far East is absolutely groundless. No fresh treaties are contemplated, nor will the Japanese treaty be renewed until the policy of Britain and her Dominions is decided at the Imperial Conference. —(A. and N.Z.)

KOREA.

SEEKS REPRESENTATION

Tokio, July 9

The Diet received a petition signed by six hundred Koreans asking that Korea be given representation in the Diet. —(A. and N.Z.) WAR ON MILITARISM. A NEW PARTY IN JAPAN. (Received 12, 8.45 a.m.) Tokio, July 10. Observers here consider it a matter of great importance that the former Minister for Justice, M. Ozaki, as announced, would henceforth abandon all political parties and wage an independent fight to defeat militarism irf Japan. A bitter fight is being conducted in the Diet, where the majority party, which is supporting the Government, is attacked. The opposition parties introduced a resolution asking the Government to retire, due to its economic, Siberian and foreign policies, and opposition of universal suffrage.—(A. and N.Z.) * JAPAN AND SIBERIA. VID FOR MODERATE RUSSIANS. Tokio, July 7. M. Ucliida, in a speech in the Diet said the Government did not intend to .secure establishment of a butter state by negotiations with Vladivostock < r V'erkhneudinks Japan, however, would not forsake SemenoiL, She was sincere as well as the Allies in her desire to aid moderate elements in Russia. Japan, however, would not ask aid from Senienoff. —(Axand N.Z.)