Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 August 1914 — JAPAN TO STAY IN CHINA SEAS, SAYS BRITAIN [ARTICLE]

JAPAN TO STAY IN CHINA SEAS, SAYS BRITAIN

Official Statement Declares Only Exception Will Be to Save Shipping. WILSON UPHOLDS ULTIMATUM President Asserts Mikado’* Declaration That Kiaochow Will Be Returned to China Is Made In Good Faith. ■ ■ ' /■ " ' ■'. ' • ’'■ • ... London, Aug, 18. —The following statefnent was Issued by the British official press bureau: “Any action Japan takes against Germany will not extend beyond the China seas, except in so far as may be necessary to protect Japanese shipping lines.” Washington, Aug. 18.—Japan's ultimatum to Germany will not be protested by the United Sthtes. President Wilson said he believed Japan's declaration that Kiaochow will be eventually returned to China Is made In good faith and indicated that the United States will take a passive position concerning the developments In the Orient. U. 8. Forwards Ultimatum. Washington, Aug. 18. —Japan’s utlmatum to Germany reached Berlin. It was transmitted through James W. Gerard, the American ambassador, and he reported to the state department that he had received It The American ambassador’s dispatch was brief and contained no details of the manner In which the ultimatum was presented nor any indication as to what the outcome would be. Briton Asks Japs Be Stopped. Washington. D. C.. Aug. 18.—A resolution directing Secretary of State Bryan to protest against the announced intention of Japan to take over the German leased territory of Kiaochow, China, was introduced in the house by Representative Britten ' of Illinois The resolution quotes the Japanese ultimatum to Germany demanding the ( withdrawal of aIL German armed forces In Chinese territory or waters and the surrender of Kiaochow to Japan. Calls It Inimical to America. “Whereas.” cont inues the resolution, "it Is self-evident that she release of said territory to the Japanese govern- | nient would be inimical to the interests of the United States and China, whose territory sjiould be preserved; therefore, be it “Resolved. That the secretary of state be and he hereby is directed to communicate with| the Japanese government that the United States views with concern the transfer by force of armA of any Chinese territory to' Japan or any other foreign nation, or any transfer of territory without the unconditional consent of the Chinese government.” Representative Britten said that the course of Japan appears to be a warlike step to gain a hold on Chinese territory Secretary Bryan was assured by Baron Chinda. the Japanese ambassador, that the Tokyo government Would exercise the greatest care to safeguard the interests of the United States and other countries not immediately involved during settlement of the issue. Tokyo Pleased Over Ultimatum. Tokyo. Aug. 18.—News of the ultimatum sent by Japan to Germany demanding the withdrawal or disarming of all German ships in Chinese and Japanese waters and the surrender of Kiao-Chau was favorably received in practically all circles. The only opposition voiced by the press appears in unimportant newspapers. ' Prepare to Transport Troops. Foreign Minister Kato was in conference with Emperor Yeshihito for an rour and later the heads of the navy and army were summoned to the emperor’s palace. A number of transports have been ordered to be In readiness for the transportation pf troops. The Japanese fleet which recently sailed from Yokasuka is reported to be lying off Taing-Tao to prevent any German warships from joining the squadron now there. It is said that the plans of the general staff of the Japanese army call for sending 95,000 men In the first expedition against Kiao-Chau, which Is one of the strongest fortresses in the far East.