MR. HUGHES INTERVIEWED.
SHUTTING OUT THE JAPANESE
Received January 22, 5.3 0 p.m
NEW YORK, January 20
The "World's" Paris correspondent interviewed Mr. J. Hughes, who said, "The Japanese were a great people, but our ideals and theirs differ fundamentally. We don't wish for Japanese expansion in our direction. We've a very small population compared to Japan. NeitTier are our interests and aspirations identical with theirs. Each of us. in our different spheres, can safeguard our future, while maintaining relations in perfect harmony with one another."
With reference to the naval situation, Mr. Hughes said that full protection by the British fleet was necessary for Australia's safety. He did not fear that any difference Vould arise regarding the British American interpretation of "freedom of the seas."
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 17477, 23 January 1919, Page 5
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