BRITAIN AND JAPAN.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 20, 18 July 1911, Page 5

BRITAIN AND JAPAN.

THE FEELING IN CHINA. GENERALLY FAVORABLE. By Gable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 17, 10.10 p.m. London, July 17. Reuter's Pekin correspondent reports that while the anti-Japanese feeling is prevalent here the renewal of the AngloJapanese alliance is viewed with disappointment. The retention of the paragraph upholding the independence and integrity of China is regarded as satisfactory. The Times' Pekin correspondent says that in the cosmopolitan community the treaty is viewed with varying emotions, the general impression being favorable, following, as the treaty does, the Imperial Conference. It is believed that some understanding, the terms whereof are not disclosed but which were satisfactory to the colonics, have been reached in regard to the vexed question of Japanese emigration to the oversea dominions.

GERMAN OPINION. A FALSIFIED HOPE. Received 17, 10.10 p.m. Berlin, July 17. The Frankfurter Zeitung states that the Anglo-Japanese treaty has in nowise lost its importance. For instance, in a case of war between England and a Continental Power, say Germany, the treaty would acquire very real importance. It was only the thought that such a war was in the highest degree improbable and that a new Russo-Japanese war seed not be feared for a long time to come, which reduced the alliances of the two naval Powers to an empty form. The correspondents of British papers in Berlin recall that until quite recently well-informed German opinion felt assured that the Anglo-Japanese alliance would collapse, owing to the dominions' dissatisfaction or difficulties caused in connection with the Anglo-American relations by tension between America and Japan. Berlin, July 16. The Tageblatt compliments Sir Edward Grey on cleverly solving the problem of renewal of the alliance, inasmuch as Britain or Japan is able to conclude genera] arbitration treaties with Russia, China, or any other Power. There was very little left of the alliance as it had existed hitherto, and perhaps Japan had been guided solely by the desire to keep the British money market open. The Vossiche Zeitung says that the friendship between Britain and Japan remains, but the obligation to render help is pierced through and through. The Tages Zeitung attributes the changes in the treaty to pressure by the overseas dominions on the Motherland, and adds that the results constitute a success of far-reaching importance for America, which is becoming the second centre of the mighty British State system.

SATISFACTION IN JAPAN. Received 17, 10.10 p.m. London, July 17. Advices from Tokio state that the leading journals welcome the treaty and insist that Japan's desire for peace with America is as great as with Britain, and consider that the new arrangement is calculated to extend the zone of tranquility. THE CANADIAN CLAUSES. London, July Ifi. The Canadian sections of the AngloJapanese commercial treaty have been prolonged for two years. AMERICA AND JAPAN. ARBITRATION TREATY POSSIBLE. Received 18. 1.5 a.m. Tokio, July 17. The newspaper Asahi Shimbun believes that an arbitration treaty between Japan and America is practicable, only if the latter recognises Japan's special position in Manchuria. The Fiyi Shimpo is optimistic, and believes that further assurance of peace is clearly defined and strengthened by Japan's and Britain's position. The paper eulogises British honor and the fidelity of Japan's ally, and adds that the treaty jwill remove the fears of a JapaneseAmerican conflict.

The Anglo-Jaoanese Treaty, of 1000. was signed in London on August 12 of that year by Lord Lansdowne and Viscount Hayashi. The text of the agreement is as follows: — Preamble.—The Governments of Great Britain and Japan, being desirous of replacing the agreement concluded between them on January 30, 1902. bv fresh stipulations, have agreed upon the following articles, which have for their object: (a) The consolidation and maintenance of the general peaep in the regions of Eastern Asia and of India: (b) The preservation of the common interests of all Powers in China, by insuring the independence and integrity of the Chinese Empire and the principle of equal opportunities for the commerce and industry of all nations in China; (c) The maintenance of the territorial right of the High Contracting Parties in the regions of Eastern Asia and of Tndia, and the defence of their special interests in the said regions. Article I.—lt is asrreed that whenever, in the opinion of either Great Britain or Japan, any of the rights and interests referred to in the preamble of this agreement are in jeopardy, the two Governments will communicate with one another fully and frankly, and will consider in common the measures which should be taken to safeguard those menaced rights or interests.

Article ll.—lf by reason of unprovoked attack or aggressive action, wherever arising, on the part of any other Power or PoweTS, either contracting party should be involved in war. in defence of its territorial Tights or'' special interests mentioned in the preamble of this agreement, the other contracting paty will at once come to the assistance of its ally, and will conduct the war in common, and make peace in mutual agreement with it.

Article lll.—Japan possessing paramount political, military, and economic interests in Korea, Great Britain recognises the right of Japan to take such measures of guidance, control and protection in Korea as she may deem proper and necessary to safeguard and advance those interests, provided always that such measures are not contrary to the principle of equal opportunities for the commerce and industry of all nations.—(Now withdrawn.) Article IV.—Great Britain having a special interest in all that concerns the security of the Indian frontier, Japan recognises her right to take such measures in the proximity of that frontier as she may find it necessary for safeguarding her Indian possessions.—(Now withdrawn.)

Article V.—The high contracting parties agree that neither of them will, without consulting the other, enter into separate arrangements with another Power to the prejudice of the objects described in the preamble of this agreement.

Article VT.—As regards the present war between Japan and Russia, Great Britain will continue to maintain strict neutrality unless some other Power or Powers should join in hostilities against Japan, in which case Great Britain will come to the assistance of Japan, and will conduct the war in common, and make peace in mutual agreement with Japan.—(Now withdrawn.)

Article VII. —The conditions under which armed assistance shall be afforded by either Power to the other in the circumstances mentioned in the present agreement, and the means by which such assistance is to be made available, will be arranged by the naval and military authorities of the contracting parties, who will from time to time consult one another fully and freely upon all questions of mutual interest.

Article VIII.—The present agreement shall, subject to the provisions of Article VI, come into effect immediately after the date of its signature, and remain in force for ten years from that date. In case neither of the high contracting parties should have notified twelve months before the expiration of the said ten years the intention of terminating it, it shall remain binding until the expiration of one year from the day on which either of the high contracting parties shall have denounced it. But if, when the date fixed for its expiration arrives, either ally is actually engaged in war, the alliance shall, ipso facto, continue until peace is concluded.