Japanese Expansion.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 23, Issue 8, 30 January 1912, Page 4

Japanese Expansion.

A MENACE IN THE PACIFIC. London, Jan, 27 Dr Millar Maguire, in a paper before the Royal Colonial Institute on the new, Pacific, dwelt upon its growing importance. A feature of Australia’s future export trade would be the development of business with Asia and North America. He referred to the emptiness of Australia ' and American territories in proximity to the over-crowded East. He believed the Japanese would capture the Philippines ~ as easily as the Americans defeated the Spaniards. The yellow man Had not received fair treatment in any part of the Pacific, hence Australia, being apprehensive, adopted obligatory military service. Owing to the many strategic points in the Pacific.it was imperative for the Expired*) maintain, a superior navy.