JAPAN'S RISE TO POWER
In these last weeks Japan is climbing the last steps of the ladder which leads to world power, writes Mr Gregory Bienstock in discussing the future of Japan. Eighty years ago Japan appeared a defenceless object of European and American colonisation; to-day she claims to be among the first to decide the future course of world history. The further development of her policy can take different paths. As at the beginning of this century, the problem of her relations with Russia must first be solved; War or Alliance? Thirtyfive years ago Marshal Yamagata, against the will of that other great statesman, Marquis Ito Hirobumi, the friend of Russia, brought into being the alliance With Britain against the Czarist Empire. What will be her decision to-day? Equally, if not more important is the problem of Japan's relations with the two Anglo-Saxon sea Powers. If the passivity of London and Washington continues, Japan will soon force her will upon them. .
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23334, 28 October 1937, Page 4
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