AMERICA AND JAPAN.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16455, 17 June 1921, Page 8

AMERICA AND JAPAN.

FRAPK AND FRIENDLY DISCUSSIONS.

SETTLEMENT OF DIFFERENCES. By Telegraph.—Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.-. Cable Association. (Received June 17, 12.50 p.m.) WASHINGTON, June 16. Direct negotiations have begun between tYe United States and Japan for the settlement of all unsettled questions between the two nations. There has been several friendly frank conversations between the Secretary of State, Mr C. E. Hughes, and M. Shidehara, the Japanese Ambassador. They hope to settle the Yap difficulty without having recourse to the League of Nations. The discussion is proceeding on the basis of the internationalisation of cable ’ privileges, which will satisfy all the great Powers. The complete stoppage of Japanese coolie immigration is proposed, providing that the property rights already acquired are fully protected. The Japanese promises to return Shantung to China will be executed as soon as practicable, without reference to European tribunals. The initial steps have been taken for the withdrawal of troops, and the remainder of the’ forces will be evacuated when China provides guards. Japan will only retain such privileges, as other countries enjoy.