THE FAR EAST.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1862, 12 July 1920, Page 6

THE FAR EAST.

Received Julv 12, 10 a.m. NEW YORK, July 10. I The Chicago Tribune's correspondent says it is understood ihal England is seeking some protective arrangement with, the United States regarding the interests of loth countries m ihe Far F.asi. It. is A-ti i,itl lliat Australia and New Zealand, during the last lour years, have been urgj, ing on; tho Colonial Office the necessity tor making ii new alliance which will serve the same- purpose as tho Anglo-Japanese pact. Ii i.s .-aid ;i clause may bo introduced in Ihe Anglo-Japanese pact, if ii is renewed, stating ton England cannot help Japan in iho event of a war between Japan and tho United States.—(A. and N.Z. cable). NEW YORK. July 11. The Chicago Tribune's Paris correspondent, interviewed Mr J, \Y. Findlay, who said that when Earl Grey entered . the Alliance with Japan he made it clear to the Japanese Minister! for 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," added Mr Findlay, "that the Empire have an alliance with some Power which will assure the open door in China, and protect the British colonics and financial interests. America's interests in the Far East will coincide with ours in the future. Both American and British Asiatic and Pacific colonies have common reason with America. for resenting Japanese intrusion.'—(A. and N.Z. Cable.) TOKIO, July 10. Mr Kei ITara (Premier), interviewed, said: I shall certainly do my part in the removal of Ihe misunderstandings between the United Slides and Japan whenever and wherever the opportunity arises. There is a. good prospect, with iho settlement of the contortium question. Ilia* China's finance and tho whole administration may bo placed on so sound a basis that all the countries interested may be benefited. It must be remembered, concerning our reservations regarding Mongolia, and Manchuria, flint Japan has a special interest in these provinces, unlike the interest of any other country. Tho peace and tranquility of China are matters of great importance to ,'.'l iho Powers of (he world, but most important to us. Wo must all help China io tot her house in order. Japan carl never do thi-'single-handed.—(A. and N.Z. cable).