AMERICA, CHINA AND JAPAN.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 1015, 7 November 1917, Page 5

AMERICA, CHINA AND JAPAN.

THE OPEN DOOR POLICY. CRe-nter'e Telegram,! Received November 7. 8.45 a.m. PEKING, Nov. 6. The Japanese Minister has informed the Chinese Foreign Office that Mr Lansing and Count. Ishii have signed a treaty in which the United States recognises Japan’s special interest in China, and reaffirming the “open door” policy. SECRETARY LANSING'S STATEMENT. A GERMAN PLOT THAT FAILED. Received November 7, 12.40 p.m. WASHINGTON. Nov. 6. Mr Lansing, the American Secretary of State, commenting upon the agreement with Japan, emphasised that German influence had been attempting to create mutual distrust and discord between the United States and Japan. These reports unless checked threatened to develop a serious situation. Count Ishii’s visit had accomplished a change of opinion ip the United States. Hotli nations now realised they wore nearly Jed into a trap prepared by Germany. Die negotiations emphasised Japan’s desire to co-operate with America against Germany, and a complete understanding had been readied regarding naval co-operation in the Pacific for the purpose of defeating Germany. The United States and Japan did not intend interfering with the independence of territorial China. They adhere to the principle of the so-called open-door, giving equal opportunity for commerce and industry in China. They were opposed to the acquisition of any Government of special rights and privileges calculated to affect China’s independence, or to deny Chinese subjects equality of opportunity in China’s commerce and industry. MR LANSING’S MEMORANDUM. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. Received November 7, 1.20 p.m. WASHINGTON, Nov. 6. Mr Lansing’s memorandum on the agreement with Japan says: In order to silence mischievous reports it is advisable to announce the intentions of the Japanese and American Governments regarding China. The Governments recognise that territorial propinquity creates special relations >e ‘■ween the two countries, consequently the Ij’ited States recognises Japan’s special mtores,'a in China, particularly m the portion ccrrtticuo'US to Japanese possessions. Nc\erIho Fes the' territorial sovereignty of China vi'inineiit has every confidence in tlio ie neated assurances of the Japanese GovernSr"ss not desire the cone SLlYrigto K.'an.cl t, Cto. in m**> with other powers.