JAPAN’S POLICY.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16036, 29 January 1920, Page 5

JAPAN’S POLICY.

RIGHT AND JFSTKT

(Renter.! Received January 28, 2.30 p.m. TOKIO, January 23,

TOKIO, January 23. In the Imperial Diet. Count Uchida, in the course of a declaration of policy, reaffirmed in connection with the Shantung policy Japan’s determination to restore Die leased territory of Kaiochan to China, while the Shantung railway will be worked under point enterprise, according to the agreement of 1918. Count Uchida- pointed out that Japan was ready to render China financial aid provided the assistance would not be used to foment a conflict between the Norbh and South. He emphasised Japan’s earnest desire to see a reconciliation betwen North and South. Respecting the situation in Siberia, he said that Japan had despatched half a division to reinforce her guards along the Siberian railway. Count Uchida finally emphasised Japan’s desire for' universal peace and international co-operation, and her determination that right and justice be the guiding principles in dealing with other nations.