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(The Japan Oath)

Weekly Edition

IGISTIRBD AT TUB G.P.O

No. i] AS A MIWSPAPIft TOKYO. JANUARY i, 1917. fLi M*« M »J
Vol. LXV.

SCARCITY OF FOOD WILL NOT all Germans have their individual opinion
The Japan Weekly Mail of the pnesent war, and they are working
WEEKLY EDITION STOP THE WAR under their own judgment.
The sen'se of duty and responsibility has
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. Professor T. Tsnji, forn\er Instructor; al been" cultivated in title mind of all Ger-
the School of Oriental Languages attached mans, by the history of the nation and the
measures adopted by i3ie government, and
to Berlin University, who remained in the
THE JAPAN MAIL every one, however insignificant the work
German cap'tal until September 10. 1916 e is doing, performs hi's part with the
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AND despite various inducements to leavu the utmost energy and oare. Therefore the

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country, writles of the German people in Germans will never find themselves at a
loss whatever calamity might befall them.
the January issue of the "Shin Nihon."
Sixty-eight million German people are
Prof. Tsuji went to Berlin in 1902 as working like a single man.
"nstructor of the Japanese language, and The German people are practical a*s well
after war was declared he remained in Ber- and the study they undertake is
as sincere,
lin and continued his work. both! and practical. Another
theoretical
poigt worth noting is their habit of inves-
He says that after the outbreak of hosti- tigating to t{h|d very bottom of a matter,
lities it became dangerous to walk through they neglect nothing. They will discuss,
the streets of Berlin, and he had to make investigate, study, until they are fully
Sen 15 each
use of a motor-ear whenever he had occa- satisfied, and they do not stop their work
when only i'alf done.
sion to go out. Hi^ students begged him
...Sen .50 to remainj at home, but he went daily
Prof. Tsuji says that the Japanese lack
this habit of thorough investigation. They
Yen 1.50 to his school. His contract with the uni-
are satisfied with surface investigation, they
versity expired in July, and he left Ger-
Yen 3.00
many on September 10th and returned to change the r opinion, attitude, system and
:

Six months
everything according to circumstances,
One year Yen 6.00 Japan via Russia.
and they have no foundation upon which
Prof. Tsuji writes that the stories told
they firmly stand.
by the picjople of neutral countries re-
5iim
specting the conditions in Germany were Prof. T'suji further criticises the Japan-
CONTENTS not true, such stories erring on the side of ese on their lack of sincerity, and points
exaggeration. However he admits that the out that the Japanese use flowery expres-
Scarcity of Food Will Not Stop the opinions entertained by neutrals did not sions and empty courti-sies, but they are

cdFc-r so very much from his cwq views.

War
Relation Between Japain and America.
not honest, sincere, and courteous at heart.
1 . .
The Japanese endeavour only toi keep up
[A peculiar .admission, but oraie which is
outside appearances. The Japanese do not
2 not very clear to the translator!]
.

Dr. Hamilton W. Miabie Dies After
Lon g Illness
When Will the War End?
How Kaiser's Government Control the
People
The European War
Mr. John Buchan's Weekly Survey of
War
Germany's Peace Proposals
Significant Statement by U.S. Labour
Leaders
The cost of various commodities Has pay attention to self- improvement, and
greatly risen, and some articles are sold
when one thing is accomplished they are
satisfied with it indefinitely and do not try
at twice the prices aisked befoiv the war.
3 to improve upon it.
The lack of supplies raised the cost, and
3 even the rich cannot now purchase what
In conclusion Prof. Tsuji says that the
they want. reason why Germany 19 so strong is be-
But Germany will never lack tflxe ability cause of th e strong mutual organization of
to feed and clothe the people. Not only the entire race. The whole populace is
3 working with one aim, and every one real-
was the wheat crop this year fairly good,
izes his or her personal responsibility and
5 but in the new territories occupied by m?
is doing his best for the mutual benefit of
German forces prisoners of war are put to
agricultural work, and although supplies the nation. Some believe that the Kaiser
may not be abundant the Germans will not rules the whole German territory and the
7
people are working under the Kaiser's
suffer from scarcity of food. In meat and
8 buttier they are meeting with a crises, but directions, who compels his subjects to
he declares that it will be impossible for Avork for the country. Prof. Tsuji says
ihein to stop the war merely on account of ih at such an opinion is erroneous, and it
12 the scarcity of food stuffs. is not the Kaiser thaltl is holding the eintire

America and China To Promote Joint Wlile the allies believ that the war was people of Germany together hut it is the
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brought about by Germany, the people of people themselves who join together of tfteir
Trade 12 Germany on thb'ir part attribute the war own free will to work collectively for the
to the allied poweTs. good of the country.
Quintuple Group and China's Loan 13 The The strength of Germany is the strength
sixty-eight million people of Ger-
Voices of the Press 13 many fully realize that every step they of the German people, and he hopes that
take, every little* thing they do, will direct- the Japanese public will plso follow the
Germany After Two Years of War . . 14 ly effect the outcome of the war. The peo- practice of the Gorman public and! organ-
Commerce and Patriotism in Great ple Wave been educated to exercise the'r ize themselves into one body, working
powers of judgment, conception and criti- eagerly and' sincerely for the saKe of
Britain 10 cism,and while their opinions might differ Japan.

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THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL

RELATIONS BETWEEN JAPAN [ward China has impressed the American for having left such unfavourable impres/
,

AND AMERICA Government and nation. Japan's attitude siens in America, which cannot yet awhile
toward her neighbour in recent years be erased from the minds of the American
suspect Japanese states- public.
The New York "Evening Post" pub- makes Americans
men. The writer of the article further com-
lished a Japanese Supplement on 'Decem-
menting on the views of the Japanese
contained an article
The immigration question is the most
ber 30th, in which is
complicated problem of all, but it must be thinkers, who compare Japan-China rela-
on the condition of Americo- Japanese re-
understood that the American Government tions to the Ameri co-Mexican situation,
lations written by Mr. David Lawrence,
is grateful for Japan's sincerity in keep- says that the United States only want to
the Washington correspondent of the ing loyail and Mthful to the imm'gration make the Americans share equal treat-
paper. The New York correspondent of agreement. Meanwhile, it must be recog- ment as other nations in Mexico and en-
nized that both governments are making
the"Tokyo Asahi" transmits a summary gage in competition on the same condi-
jfforts to check useless agitation and mali-
of the article, which the correspondent cious legislation in connection witim this
tions as other nations. Turning to the
says may be regarded as bespeaking the question. Monroe doctrine in Asia, the writer says
Far Eastern policy of the Wilson admin-: The bad impressions created among the that whilst Japan strives to check the ter-
istration, on the whole. It is highly read- Americans by Japan's so-called 25-clause
ritorial ambitions of the powers towards
able as the writer of the article has espe- demands have not been yet erased from
cial access to President Wilson and Sec- their minds, nor apparently has Japan China, she must control her own actions
retary Lansing and is accordingly in a made any attempt or effort to erase tha. on the same principle, and goes on to say
unfavourable impression. Japanese people that should
posilion to have comparatively accurate Japan abandon her occupa-
may opine that the Chinese questions are
knowledge of the diplomatic policy of the property Far tion of the German islands in the South
Eastern affairs and the Unit-
present government. The gist of the ed States tolas nothing to do with them but Pacific after the conclusion of the war
article translated may be summarised as the Japanese must; not forget that the and return Tsingtao to China American
follows Americans possess the same sentimental public opinion will welcome and appre-
Japan and the United States must be
interest towards China as they had toward ciate Japan's attitude, adding that when
on friendly terms, but the present situa- Japan at the time when Commodore Perry the United States make.: the Philippines
tion offers, as a matter of fact, more or knocked at the door of Japau. It is a an independent country, the United J-ftates
less menace to the smooth international fact that like Great Britain, France and will request Japan to create a treaty*of
other powers, the United States are anxi-
relationship between the two countries on permanent neutrality or like agreement
ous for industrial development and activi-
account of several international questions regarding the Philippines. After giving
ties in China under the principle of the
pending between them. On the close of •
open door, but in this respect the powers in detail his opinions about Americo-
the European war, the Far Eastern ques- interested are cognizant of the so-called
Japanese relations, which may be taken as
tions will naturally come to attract the preferential rights and are ready to act in reflecting the views of the American Gov-
keen attention of the world and become recognition of the respective sphere of in- ernment, as the "Asahi" correspondent
a question of grave significance and con- fluence, commercial discrimination and has .it, the writer urges that the two Gov-
cern not only to the United States but virtual partnership between governments, ernments no longer pursue the principle
also to the European powers. Hence there which are, however, the usages or formulae of momentary ease, hut freely exchange
is a necessity of the various countries in- of commercial and diplomatic thoughts of views in case any doubt occurs as to their

terested in Far Eastern affairs making-

Eu rope. What the United States want ar> respective interests in the Far East, and
"equal opportunity," an opportunity for take steps to control public
clear their respective standpoints and opinions in
commercial competition and an opportun-
frankly stating their respective wishes and case any undesirable utterances are in-
ity for free commercial competition. If
views in order to facilitate the possibility dulged in about the international relations
given an opportunity for commercial com-
of a rational solution of those questions. petition, .the Americans will he
between the two nations. The writer con-
glad to
To the United States, it is a matter of enjoy free competition with their merchan- cludes by saying that true friendship be-
tween the two nations can be maintained
vital importance to make clearly known dise and their manufacturing capacity. In
to Japan her views and opinions about short, the American; want, to di.-play their only by active and strong diplomacy and
the various questions pending between the competitive spi'rit in commercial and in- the sincere utterances and guidance of
two countries. Despite wide cries clamour- dustrial activities ju'st as they are fond the influential papers of both countries.
of doing so in sports such a.s football or
ing for the betterment Of Americo-Japan-
baseball. The pr'neiple of open door ad-
ese relations, it cannot be denied that there
vocated by Mr. Jehu Hay is after all one DEATH OF MR. TONG MINT
are some doubts about the future of
and the same with this principle.
Americo-Japanese friendship, and the
The United States Government will ac-
Americans entertain some doubts or even cordingly give emphatic support, and en-
A cablegram received at the Yokohama
fear as to the so-called ambition of Japan. couragement to the development of foreign Office of the China Mail Steamship Co. an-
It is a matter of imperative necessity in markets for American commerce and in- nounces the passing of Mr. Tong Mint,
Vice-President and one of the founders of
the diplomatic affairs of the two coun- dustry, but America does not like her com-
mercial and industrial activities to be con- the Company, at San Francisco, on
the
tries to make fundamental researches into
26th ult.
the origin and reasons of all these pro- trolled and oppressed in common with the
interests of individuals and individual cor-
Tong Mint was an important factor in
blems and find measures to remove all un- the commercial advancement of the Chin-
porations. The tendency of tine American
favourabe elements. If, on the contrary,
nation, which is inclined tto support the ese-American colony of San Francisco.
efforts are not made for that purpose and
weaker nation apart from political and Born within a few miles of the City of
these problems are left untouched and un- economic relations, is a matter to call for Canton, he inherited all the business in-
solved as at present the result, will be only the attention of other nations and to be stinct common to his race. About thirty
to make the situation more complicated taken into consideration when they survey years ago he migrated to San Francisco,
and difficult to solve. As the best means the display of American sentiments to- where he found a broad field for the ex-
to avoid useless complications, the United wards China, The American Government ercise of his native talent as a world
States administration must take measures and ti e State Department have not yet re- trader, and ten years later was reeegn'zed
to let the members of the Congress know'
covered from the shock created by Japan's as a commercial leader among ti e Chinese
Number 5 clause demand to China, which of the New World. He was an active mem-
that' their -utterances in the legislature,
still stands as a constant menace every ber of the powerful "Six Companies" or-
either good or had, invariably produce an
time when Americo-Japanese relations are ganization, one of the Board of Directors
echo. An appeal should be made to their be'ng discussed. If Japan's true intent of the Canton Bank, and was financially
conscience and self-respect to refrain from r.d purpose was otherwise, certainly some-
;
interested in many of the big import and
making useless, injurious utterances, while body has committed a blunder in making export firnis such as have helped to make
Japan must be advised to seriously re- Japan's intention appear a« is generality famous the greatest seaport on the western
flect on how deeply Japan's attitude to- understood, and must be held responsible side of the American continent.
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January 6, 1917J 11 it. JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL
DR. HAMILTON W- MABIE DIES WHEN WILL THE WAR END ? HOW KAISER'S GOVERNMENT
AFTER LONG ILLNESS CONTROL THE PEOPLE
Tho question when the prateent war will
Dr. Nitobe, of the Tokyo Imporial end is an engrossing problem, and is in- (Hy
it
1). Thomas CurtiB«0
University, who was the first of tho ex- teresting to hear the opinions of pi-oni.i ncii Mr. Curtn gives Home illuminating in-
change professors between Japan andl men regarding the possible end of the war.
1
formal ion about the methods by which the
America lo go lo the U.S., deeply regrets
Th c "J tsngyo no Nlihon" has requested German Government
the death of his intimate friend, Dr. Ha- maintains, complete
milton Wright Mabie. Dr. JNitobe pays .
forty_five V™m '^ "l in Japan to ex- control of tho people.
In pa-Bgculaj lie
a high tribute to the deceased American 1
P reSs tne^ r opinions on subject and tfiieir explains the increased powers of the police
scholar who, he says, was blessed! with a answers are published in the January issue and gives some instances of the working
are personality which won him deep of the niagaz ne. :

Among the contributors

the
'

abuse known as "preventive of

espect from all who came in contact with] are included authorities in almost every
arrest."
Dr. Mabie was regarded as-one of branch of
science, authors, businessmen, Those who are watching the hidden war
e ablest men ot letters in present day
bankers, and others. in Germany through the fragments that
America where the general public, which
is apt to disregard' scholars at large,
The opinions vary, as s to be expected come from Holland can gauge with fair
sincerely respected Dr. Mabie, so that and while some predict the close of the accuracy the growing effect of the Herman
his selection as the first exchange pro- war within a few months or at the most a casualty lists and the Allied blockade. The
fessor to Japan by the Carnegie Peace year, others believe that hostilities wOl
English newspapers announced on Monday
last the closing down of the natonal safety
Corporation was indeed an instance of the continue for many
right man in the right place. Dr
years to come
Nito- are
There valve the debating society known as the —
many who do not iye exact Am&Reichstag, which -has been squelched until
be says that
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he keeps the translation
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tion or the war,

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saymg that
, .,
it
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is impos- February 13th.

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Dr. Mabie deliver-

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a series 01 the leclnres -,• The German Government has now

aiWe But there-
ed in Japan and that his contemplated
1
to predlct [he end of the war -
fore complete control of :

plan of publishing them has been hasten- j

the majority assert that the
to an end in the latter part of 1917.
war will come (1.) — Speech,
ed by the unexpected death of the cele-
1
(2.)—The Press,,
brated author. According to Dr. Nitobe, Dr. Seitaro Sawayanagi, Dr. Tetsuj (3.) — professors and
The pastors,
Dr. Mabie7 s visit to Korea was made at
|

Aoki, Mr. Akita Shito, Director (4.) —Every kind public meeting,
of
the request, of the late Prince Katsura
'

Yokohama S&lk Conditioning House, Dr

of the
(5.) — Cinematographs and photographs,
and, during his sojourn Seoul, many m M
M vKambe , ^ ~ „ * _
rj
all of which are, in effect, under the control
Dr. 0. Oyama, Mr. Eitaro Oka- of the police, manipulated by the Govern-
American missionaries dissatisfied with j
" >

Count Terauchi's administrat'ion in the ,

Peninsula came and expressed their dis-
contents to him one afner another, but as
he was totally indifferent to these com-
plants the missionaries went so far as to
st' gmatize Dr. Mabie as inspired by the
'Japanese government. The Calif ornian
question was growing grave when he was
moto > Director of Bureau of Forestry, De- ment.
parttment of Agricullture and Commerce, As the German Parliament in no way
Dr. M. Anezaki, Dr. T. Sakata, Count Y. resembles England's Parliament, so do the
\
Yanagizawa, and eleven others predict that German no way resemble the Bri-
police -in
thewar will terminate before 1917 is over, tish The German police, mounted
police.
j
They all point out that Germany and Aus- or unmounted, are armed with revolver,
' have already exhausted
supply sword,, and machine-gun, with powers of
tria their
of food anld munitions and will be unabl search and arrest without warrant. They
J

lecturing in th s country and Dr. Mabie

;
to continue the offensive, and from next are allowed in their discrefc'on to strike or
.

eenii telegrams to President Roosevelt urg- spring the Allied forces will drive back the otherwise maltreat not only civilians, but
ing the 'latter to clear away the misunder- enemy lines. soldiers. Always provided with great pow-
standing of Japan. "While Japanese well There are a few however among the con- ers, their position during the past few
understand Ametriea, Americans ar« ignor- tributors who believe that the war will months has u sen to such an extent that the
an; of Japan so that there is work now .come to an end before next summer, and words used in the Reichstag, The Reign of '
'

given to me." This Was the final state- among these are Dr. J. Soyeda, former Terror," are not an exaggeration.
ment made by Dr. Mabie to his friend, Dr. Director of the Imperial Railways and Aided and even abetted by a myriad of
Nitobe, when the former was going to Mr. Tetsujiro Miyakawa, Assistant-Mayor spies and agents provocateurs, they have
leave Japan. As expected, the tone of of Tokyo. Dr. Soyeda says that unless under what is known as "preventive arrest"
argument of the "Outlook" took a turn fav- some unexpected change takes place the throughout the German Empire and Aus-
ourable to Japan immediately after his return war will be over by July or August, but tria so great
a number of civilians that the
to the United States and, despite the fact that Mr. Miyakawa predicts that the end will German prisons,
as has been admitted, are
many letters intended to spoil Japanese come in April or May. filled to repletion.
reputation in regard to the Sino-Japanese There are many who think that it will
Now that the Reichstag has been closed
question were sent to the "Outlook" take two years to end the present. war, but
down it will be increasingly difficult to find
Dr. Mabie always remained sympathe- Mr. S. Katio, former Vice-President of the out what is going on in Germany, for though
tically inclined toward Japan.
N.Y.K. thinks it will! continue at least five
!

Dr. Nitobe; the Reichstag had no powers, it did give an

went on to say that Dr. Mabie was perhaps ye ^rs m0 rf1
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the only American who would have inter-

Amo ., , t .
waters those who be eve that rest, which
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^
'ndication of the great undercurrent of un-
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applies, as I have said before,

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Fretted the Japanese proposal with sympathy

to the American people when the peace con-
form the majority, and next come those
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at least one- third of the people.
To a certain extent the Press was a little
L? 'IX^fl^
ference is held after the present war, so that
who think that the war will end in' less
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unmuzzled during the sittings of the Reich-

than two years. Five years is the longest
his death is especially regrettable. Mrs. Mabie
period mentioned Iby any of the contribu-
stag not much, but somewhat, for the re- —
is also a fine personality and was called by ports of Reichstag proceedings are strictly
tors.
her Japanese friend "marchioness." At a Your Parliament, I understand,
Dr. K. OnO'Zuka, Dr. Ghiyomatsu Tshi- censored.
reception given by Baron Shibusawa, Mrs.
kawa, Dr. Kakutaro Chfga.. Dr. Tokuzo is supreme, and the Press Bureau has no con-
Mabie made a speech, which, according to Fukuda, Mr. M. Naruse.
Vice-President of rol of its reports. The German Press Bu-
her husband, was her first address and this reau, on the other hand revises and even
the Fifteenth Bank. Mr. Tetsuji Haya-
is enough to show how much both Dr. and suppresses the publication: of speeches.
kawa, Dr. Shinkichi Uyesugi, and Mr.
Mrs. Mabie appreciated the hearty reception
Yaniada do noli make any prediction as to When necessary, it specially transmits
Accorded them in Japan, concludes Dr., speeches by telegram and wireless to foreign
the date of the end of the war.
•Nitobe. countries f it thinks those speeches will
;

Mr. Slrmoimura, Chnef of the civil ad-

ministration of Formosa., says that the war help German propaganda.
Tong Mint died ini his 57th year, honour- will continue for some time yet), but he Control of speech is accompanied by con-
ed and respected by both Chinese and Ame- does not specify any time, and he reason's trol of the Press, accomplished as follows: '

rican residents of San Francisco. that becausie Germany is strong the war The Berlin and provincial editors are
As a mark of respect, the house-flag of will continue for some time to come. While summoned from time to time to meetings.
the China Mail S.S. Co., at its Yokohama he hopes for an early peace he does not' They are addressed by member of the Gov-
office will be kept at half-mast for a pe- believe that an early conclusion of hosfili- ernment as to what it is w'se fnr them to say
riod of thirty days. ties ig possible. and not to say. These meetings constitute
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4 s^i tins in a Snj the Japan vvekkly mail [Januaiy, 6, 1917

a hiilnt that if they are indiscreet, if they, for has created a condition beneath the surface believing that this is the opinion held
in
example, publish matter "calculated to pro- in Germany resembling the terrorism of the the country from which it emanates. Thus,
mote disunity." they may be subject to the French Revolution. In the .absence of a when I told Germans that large numbers of
increasingly severe penalties now administer- Habeas Corpus Act, the victim the Dutch people are pro-Ally, they point
lies
r

n gaol
ed. If a newspaper shows a tendency to an extract "from an article in "De
to
indefinitely, while the police are, nominally,
kick over the traces a Government emissary Toekomst," and controvert me.
waits upon the editor, calls his attention to collecting the ev'dence against him. One These methods go to strengthen the hands
any offending article or paragraph, and sug- cannot move about very long without com- of the police when they declare that iu
gests a correction. If the newspaper still ing across instances of this growing form acting severely they are only acting against
offends it is liable to suspension for a day or of tyranny, but I will merely give one other. anarchistic opinions likely to create the im-
even a week. One or two insignificant pro- A German family, resident in iSweden, pression abroad that there is disunity within
vincial newspapers have been suppressed al- were in correspondence with a woman resi- the empire.
together, and the high price of paper is, dent n Prussia. In one of her letters she Never, so far as I can gather, in the
in addition, automatically causing the stop- incautiously remarked, "What a pity that worhl's history was there so complete a
page of many. the two Emperors cannot be taught what war macli! ne for the suppression of individual
With the Reichstag shut up, and the hold really means to the German peoples." She opinion as the German police.
on the newspapers tightening, what oppor- had lost two sons, and her expression of At the beginning of the war, v '.en all
tunity remains by which independent bitterness was, just a feminine outburst, seemed to be going well, there was no dis-
thought can be disseminated? which in any other country would have been unity in Germany. There was practically
In Poland meetings to consider what they passed by. She was subject to preventive no censorship of the newspapers; the police
call "Church affairs," but which were real- arrest, and is still in g9ol. were tolerant; every German smiled upon
ly revolutionary gatherings, afforded oppor- The police are armed with the censorship every other German; soldiers went forth
tunity for discussfon. These have been ruled of the internal postal correspondence, tele- s nging, and their train- were gaily decorat-
out of order. grams and telephones. One of the com- ed with oak leaves: social democracy praised
The lectures taking place in their thou- plaints of the Social Democrat members of militarism.
sands all over Germany might afford a the Reichstag is that every movement is Twenty-seven months of war have chang-
chance of expression of opinion, but the pro- spied upon, and their communications tam- ed all that, and the Mecklentrargers and the
fessors, like the pastors, are so absolutely pered with by what they call the "Black other hosts who went singing on their way
dependent upon the Government for thd r Chamber." in the belief that they would be home *{l six
position and promotion, that I have only By closing down the Reichstag for the weeks, loaded with loot D in 1870, have left
heard of one of them who had the temerity next an^'ous three months, when, in the behind homes many of them bereawd by the
to make any speech other than those of the absence of a Rumaniat success, the food immense casualties, and all of them suffer-
"God punish England" and "We must shortage must get even worse • than it is ing from the increasing food shortage.
hold out" type. His resignation from the to-day, the Government believe that they I have been too often to the war to pro-
Uni verity of Munich was immediately de- have suppressed all manifestation of public phesy. I have read too much of Prussian
manded, and any number of sycophants opinion for a period during which they hope history to believe in the sudden collapse
were ready to take his place. by submarines, Zeppelins, military opera- theory,- but, through the Dutch and other
Clubs are illegal in Germany, and the tions, and foreign intrigue, either to frighten neutral Press, I w atch
r
witli increased in-
humblest working men's cafes are attended Great Britain into peace or to detach one terestand keenness the effect of the com/ng
by spies. In my researches in the Borlin of the Allies. winter on the already gloomy spirits of the
East-end I often visited these places and Whether those at the top really believe
.
German peoples. Meanwhile I warn the Al-
shared my adulterated beer and war bread that they can succeed I have no idea. By lied Governments that from information
—
with the working folk all of them over or tlvs time they must have been woefully dis- that has reached me since I have been in
under military age. appointed at the result of their submarine England, they more and more
will find dif-
One eveni ng a shabby old man said rather expedition to New York, which lias ap- ficulty in getting news out of Germany.
more loudly, than was necessary to a number parently had no effect whatever in the Unit- German Press will now g,'ve less and
Tlie
of those round him:
—
"I am tired of read-, ed States. Designed to frighten President
• less indication of what is going on under-
ing in the newspapers how nice the war is. Wilson into a stoppage of munitions to the neath, but the very silence of the Press will
Even the Vorwarts (then a Socialist paper) Allies, it seems to have caused but little be proof of the pressure now exercised by
lies to us. I am tired of Walking home night excitement in my country. Great Britain, her Army and Fleet, and
after night and finding restaurants turned The evil effect of the censorship of their those of France, Russia, and Italy.
•into hospitals for the wounded." own Press by the German Government is to "Times."
He was referring in particular to the great hypnotize the thousands of Government
Schultheiss working men's restauranlts in bureaucrats into the belief that that wh'ch
Hasenheide. His remarks were received they read in their own controlled Press is SENTENCE ON EGYPT S SULTAN
Avith obvious sympathy. true.
A couple of nights later I went into this No people are more ready to believe what
same place and took my seat, but 'It was they want to believe than the governing class
Amsterdam, Nov. 17. —A despatch from
Beirut, Syria, says that a war tribunal has
obvious that my visit was unwelcome. I in Germany. They wanted to believe that passed a sentence of death on Hussein
was looked at suspiciously. I did not think Great Britain would not come into the war. Kemal Pasha, Sultan of Egypt, on the
very much of the incident, but 10 days later They had got into ther heads, too. that ground that he placed under foreign rule
in passing I called again, when a lusty Japan was going to be an ally of theirs. constituent parts of the Turkish Empire.
young fellow of 18, to whom I had spoken They wrote themselves into the belief that The death sentence was confirmed, the
on my first visit, came forward and said Prance was defeated and would collapse. dispatch says, by an imperial decree.
to me, almost threateningly, "You are a Regarding the Press, as they do. as all- Abbas Hilmi, who was Khedive of Egypc
stranger here. May I ask what you are important, they picked out for quotation! when the war began, espoused the cause
doing?" two or three British newspapers as exponents of Turkey and was dethroned in Decem-
I said :
—
I am an American newspaper of British public opinion, whereas results
'
' ber of 1914. The British Government then
correspondent, and am trying to find out have proved that these organs expressed the proclaimed the appointment of his uncle,
what I can about the ways of German work- opinion of nobody but themselves. These Hus'sein Kemal, as Sultan of Egypt.
ing folk." newspapers expressed their honest if erro-
He could tell by my accent that I was neous opinions.
a foreigner, and said: —
-"We thought that But the German Government goes further NEW ANTI-TYPHOID VACCINE
you had told the Government about that lit- than that. It is quite content to quote to-
tle free speaking wo had here a few days day expressions of Greek opinion from Dr. Chantemesse has introduced into the
ago. You know that the little old man who Athens organs well-known to be subsidized French army a new form of vaccination
was complain'hg about the restaurants being by Germany. Certain bribed papers in Zu- against typhoid. It is a complete dose of
turned into hospitals has been arrested?" rich and Stockholm, and one notorious, Ame- typhoid and paratyphoid bacilli in a solu-
This form of arrest, by which hundred! rican paper, are used for this process of self- tion comp sed of sesame oil, a l'ttle oleaie
of people are mysteriously disappearing, is hvpnotism. The object is twofold. First, of cholesterin and purified neutral lanolin.
one of the burning grievances of Germany to 'nflueri.ee public opinion in the foreign Only one injection is^ necessary; this is
to-day. In its application ft resembles what eonutrv. and, secondly, bv renuotin.fr the painless: the resulting rmmun'ty lasts two
we used to read about Russian nolicc. It oniniou. to '''^ Hence their ovrn r^miin into, yea*rs.
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L T'/Z/i' EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT good deal of ground Covered in preview KOKI'K \ l-BEU I I fr

He
EOKUSAI-BXTJTSB
despatches.
jectives of the
claims thai
battle were,
all
achieved
tliree ob-
and
Paris, Jan;
Sunday evening 1. — Tho
communique reports nothing important.
London, Dec. 26. General Sir Douglas — says:
justified
"Anyone of
the battle of the
these results,
Somme.
itself
The French troops, at Verdun and 011
The tho Somme,
Haig, in [lis Monday evening communique, raptured 78,500 German*
amply attainment of
ipensate all tl wee 1

luring
savs: "We successfully raided the enemy for llii sacrifices of ourselves and our all -

i 1
-
1

trenches south-west of Lens and eastward bringing us a long way towards final vit- KOKU8AI-BSUTEB
of Armentieres, taking some prisoners tory." London, Jan. 2.—Thfr French eommunb
The enemy blew up the village of Cam- Sir Douglas says tho fact that the 0116, issued on Monday evvn ng, reads:
"On
ouflt( '(), south of S't. Eloi, but tho damage strength of tho enemy, in November, on the right of the Meuse a strong enemy coup-
the western front was greater than in July, C-main east of Dim (
done was slight. We have systematically shou- 'Immbreuvillc, was
<

despite the abandonmen: of the Verdun completely foiled. It is relatively quiej

ed the enemy defences of their Head-
quarters north of the Somme, doing nijcii
offensive, justifies the first two claims.
Regarding the third, he adm'ts tha f ary
damage."
statement, must depend in .<om degree
KOKUSAI-REUTER
ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
upon the estimates of tho 'ndiv dua' lo:se :

London, Dee. 29. — Although

no operas Nevertheless, there is stiff! rei>+ c in- i
!>

lion 011 being carried out on to show, without doubt, that the enemy's
a big scale is OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] I

the British front at present, the Germans losses in men and material were consider- Betrograd, Dec. 23.— Western Front. -
are never given a moment's peace. The cor- ably higher than those of the Allies, while iVar Luzk a Russian aviaor brought
down
re pendent of "La Liberte," on the Brit- our advantage
was greater morally. Four a German aeroplane. North of the rail-
ish front, relates how never a day passes fifths of
the enemy Divisions on the wes; way ZcfloOeff-Tarnopol, n tho region of i

without raids on the German lines inflicting

tern front were thrown successively into
/v pent, the enemy, a.ter <ai vigorous artil-
heavy losses on the enemy. The Germans battle
are kept continually on tenter-hooks, never
some twice and some thrice. Un
lery
—
prepaiaton, attacked th e Russian
trench, but was immd aile-ly driyen out by
doubfedly, towards the end of the opera
knowing where the next blow may fall. a strong Russian counter-attack. In the
tions, the enemy's power of resistance was region
This harassing has exceeded all expecta- of t: le village Krivech the Russian
tion Besides these raids, the British artil- very seriously diminished. artillery scattered th e enemy who tried 10
lery fire is becoming ever heavier. The big The British leader concludes: "Tie approach the Russian positions*
guns are continually showering shells behind power of the enemy is not yet broken, Rumanian Front.— On the left bank of
the enemy front. In particular, attention is nor is it possible to estimate the period the Danube attempts of the enemy
all the.
paid to the lines of communication, where before the object for which the Allies are to attack the Russan posit ons have been

the firing is seriously hampering the supply fighting will be attained'. But the battle
services. And this is what the British of the Somme placed beyond doubt- the
"Tommies" call the "off-season"!
KOKUSAI-REUTER
London, Dec. 29. The French
munique, on Friday afternoon, read
a fierce bombardment, the Germans launch-
ed strong attacks over a front of 3 kilo-
metres, from west of Hill 304 to east of
Morthomme Hill. The attacks were broken
by our fire. Only some fractions of the
enemy penetrated our trenches south/ of
Morthomme. '
checked by the Russian fire.
In t) te Dobrudja the enemy, outnumber-
ing the Rusu'an forces, assumed the offen-
ability of the Allies to gain those objects
sive at'eng the whole front and compelled
The German armv the mainstay of the is the Russians to retire northwards.
— com- Central Powers. Fully half of that army East of the Babadach ' Lake the Bul-
'
After despite a defensive supported by strongest garians, frying to attack the Russians, were
on the Som
fortifications, suffered defeat scattered by a sudden onslaught of one of
me. Neither victors nor vanquished will the Russian regiment!; and. being dr ven
forget this, and though bad weather has into ii'/e lake and swamps were partly
given the enemy a respite, there undoubt- drowned partly taken pr soner.
edly will be many in his ranks, who will
—
Black Sea. 'Near the Bcsph'Onig the
Russians have sunk two Turkish gunboats.
begin the new campaign with little con-

[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]

fidence in the German ability to resist our
Five enemy aeroplanes were brought down
on December 27.
assaults.** Petrograd, Dec. 26. Western —
front.
The enemy is developing an intense artil-
KOKUSAI-REUTER KOKUSAT-REUTER
lery fir e o n the villages Pemaki, Makaiuff

London, Dec. 29. In a despatch of — London, Dec. 30. — That the British have and the Gukalovec forest. Tli e enemy is
taken over a new section of the front in the also firing on the heights east of Lip ea :

about 16,000 word's, Field-Marshal Sir Sommo theatre is indicated by a French Delna'a and Svistelniki.
Douglas Haig, under date of December 12, war correspondent with the British troops.
deals with the "bare outline of recent im- This new sector wa vs taken over Christmas. KOKUSAI-REUTER
portant occurrences. The British part
in the battle of the Somme, Sir Douglas
F eld-Marshal Sir Dtragfas Ha g, in
:
is
:
1
London, Dec. 26. Tne Russian com- —
Friday evening communique, states that munique reads: "The enemy repeated iy
describes " as one of the greatest, if not the Briifs'n have made a successful raid on failed in their attempt's to recapture the
the greatest struggle that lias ever taken the German trench, s east of La Sars. The heights in the Usa valley. On the Molda-
place." trenches were found to be greatly damaged vian frontier, the slopes of which are
He mentions the stupendous prepara- by the British artillery fire. Ti e British strewn with! corpses, the Russ ans were ;

tions made, including the vast stores the ; have rrpulsed an attempted raid east of forced back in places in the region of
eonstruction of new
gun-eiu- railways, Armentieres. Fasinoriver, in the TJranchea mountains.
placements, trench tramways, dug-outs Intense leciprocal art'llcry activity south All e nemy atrack's on the left of the. Danube
for ammunition, food and water; engine- of the Ancre and in the neighbourhood of were repelled, except at one height which
ering material; the digging of scores of Beres as reported. was lost. Our left wing has abandoned
miles of deep communication trenches; Isaktcil'a and Tulceat in the Dobrudja."
KOKUSAT-RBUTER
numerous well-borings sunk and 120
also
miles of water-mains laid.
Paris, 30. Dec. —
The Friday evening [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]

Sir Douglas defines the three-fold ob-

communique states that the French have
:
Petrograd, Dec. 26. Ti e enemy has
1

—
ra ded and wrecked German trencher be- been leading fierce attacks in the upper
ject of the offensive as follows: Firstly to
tween the Oise and Aisme Rivers. 1

reaches of the Sush-itza River, but has been

relieve Verdun secondly, to assist flv
The Germans have violently bombarded
.
;
repulsed by the Russian fire. Through-
Allies in other theatres of war by stop-
the French positions between the Meuse out the entire day, the enemv led attacks
ping further transfer of enemy troops
and Avocourt. Tin French have frustrated - w'th strong forces on the front between
from 1hc west thirdly to wear down the c^veral bomihing a taeks on this front. The
; Filipeslfi and L'shko.'ianka. but was re-
strength of the enemy. French aviators have bombed different pulsed after suffering heavy losses. Near
S r DfVn glffs Haig then describes the ac- German munlifions works, including that at
:
Fikpesht'. the fighting was particularly hot:
tus- 1 operations, naturally cover ug a Xcunkirchen. and the Russians have now abandoned it.
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In the Dobrudja the vanguard's of th| a,tacks south' of the Danube, were repuh- A disordered artillery fire lasting for seve-
opposing forces have beeni in action. On ed with heavy losses for him, the British ral hours, was thus provoked on the side
the Moldavian front, the Rumanians have euirassed motorcars taking an active part of the enemy, who took this action for a
recaptured one of tie he'ghts in the Kasin in this fight. The valiant commander of main attack. The Russian artillery fired in
Valley, previously lost by them. the Britislhi motorcar detachment continu- the same region successfully at an enemy
ed, in .spite of being wounded, the diree- battery situated south of Rybno. On the
KOK CSAI-REUTER
t'on of his detachment, which greatly a'd- Moldavia frontier, north and south of the
London, Dee. 27— The Petrograd com- ed in turning the enemy to flight. Oitus valley the enemy carried out energetic
munique reads: "In a brilliant attack, Caucasus front. In the night before De- attacks against the Russian trenches', suc-
the Rumanians have captured a height cemher 25, one Turkish battalion a- nicke l ceeding by bis r?peated blows in seizing
above the Kasin River valley, on the in the region of Petra Kale, hur
was »top- several heights and in pressing upon the
Moldavian frontier. There have been fierce pw] by the Russian lire, and the Turks were Russian troops in the Eastern direction.
enemy attacks on the Rumanian front in
driven back into their trendies. West of The Russian troops are fortifying themselves
the region of Dragoslave. All of these
Mush the Russian scouts dislodged th?q on new positions north from Herja and east
were repelled by the Rumanians, who Turks from their trenches taking a numbor
and south, from Sesmero.
counter-attacked and took three machine-
of prisoners. The Russian troops, in the The enemy in Rumania is leading stub-
guns." Van Lake region, having repulsed one Tur- born attacks in the upper pari; of the river
K OKTTS AI-REUTER kish Vanpost, developed their advance and Kasin, on the Moldavia frontier and nnar
—
London, Dec. 28. Ti e Petrograd com-
seized the village Ataman, the Turks being
compelled by the Russian onslaught to re-
the sources of the river Susuhitza,
along the river Putho.
also
The enemy being
munique announces that the German offen-
treat eastwards. supported by light and heavy artillery, con-
sive in the region of Kovel! was repulsed
Rumania. The enemy performed during tinued, with strong forces, his attacks on
with, sanguinary loss to the enemy.
the day a series of fierce attacks on the whole the front north and east of Rymnik-Sarat
The Germans have delivered an attack
Russian front, succeeding on the upper directing the main effort along the railway.
along the entire Rumanian front. On the
Rimnik in pressing upon the Russian cavalry The enemy succeeded in seizing the village
upper Rimnik they succeeded in driving
and tlie Rumanian infantry. On the R'mnik Bordsji and pressing upon the Russian
back the Russians and Rumanians. Every-
roadway the Russian troops, having repulsed troops 15 kilometres north east of Rymnik-
where else the enem y was repulsed. Fight-
several enemy attacks, were obbged to eva- Sarat. The enemy's attacks to the south
ing continues.
cuate the trenches, which had been destroy- as far as the Danube have been repulsed
The Turks have been driven back in
the region of Lake Van.
ed bv artillery fire. The enemy attacks in with heaw losses for him. In the Dobrud-
all the other directions have been repulsed ja firing is in progress.
An official commumque from Berl'u an-
nounces th<j capture of Senmikirlsarat in
with heavy losses for him. The Rns inns KOKUSAI-REUTEB
took' during their counterattacks several
Wallachia.
machine-guns. The fight on t e whole front !
London, Dec. 30. —A Russian official des
[OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY] contimes. In the Dobrudja, skirmishes are patch bv wireless reads: "The enemy has
—
Petrograd, Dec. 28. Western front. The going on* occup'fd several heights in the Ojruz val-
lev. We are consolidating ourselves north
Russian scouts, on the Berezina front, iush {OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
ed the enemy trenches putting a part of the of Hasha, and south and east of Sosmezo.

German defenders to the sword. Li the

Petrograd, Dec. 29. —All
the attempts of The enemv has continued his obstinate at-

Kovel direction several enemy companies

1
the enemy vanguards
approach the Rus-
to tacks north-east of Remnik-Serat, mainly

attacked but were repulsed by the Russian

sian trenches, in the region of Brody, were along the railway. He has captured Balh/-
checked by the Russian fire. An artillery atzi and pressed us back near Sutzesti. We
fire, suffering heavy losses. The enemy artil-
duel is in progress on the front Gukalowcy- have, however, heavilv repulsed his attacks
lery actions and -his attacks against the Rus.
sian front near Dube Peniaki were also Grabovec. south of the Danube."
checked by the Russian fire. On the river Moldavian front. In the vallev of the KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
Bystrica, the Russian artillery scattered an river Oitus the enemy is still advancing
enemy company on its way
a north-
Fis'hting continues in several places.
in
Petrograd, Dec. 31. The enemy has ob- —
Rumanian front-. The en mv attacked tained reinforcements and, after repeated
eastern direction from Bosmach. In tne
Wood Carpathians on the Moldavia frontier south and north of the river Kasin. and wpst attacks, has captured some height? to
the
of Save], succeeding in pressing f be Ruma- south of the River Oitus. The Russian.-;
one enemy ambush with one machine-srun
"NTear have retired to new positions. The enemy
was seized. The Russian Fusiliers, availing nians one kilometre to th east. -

Kiajdeny and Kosmomiru-Skohn all the at- assaults south-west of Focsani have been
themselves of the fog, succeeded in dis-
lodging two <6- nch trench motars, which
; tacks were repulsed. The Russian and Ru- Tepulsed. The Rumanians have been pres-
sed back north-westwards of the Buzau-
had been abandoned by the enemy in the manian forces, which occupied the left hank
fight of December 23. of the river Rvmnic. performed several suc- Focsani railwav. All enemy attacks, in the
have
Later. Western front. The enemy's cessful counter-attacks; on the front from region of the Buzau-Braffoff railway
heaw artillery and howitzers are firing on the railway Rvmm'c-Sarat to Balta-Sarat. been repulsed with heavy loss.

the Russian positions east of Zarkuv, also south'east of Eymnic-Sarat, the enemy KOKUS AI-REUTER
m thie sections Oarbuzov and the Gukalo- were defeated] by an energetic Russian
vec forest. The Russian scouts crossed to 'ounter-attack.
London, Jan. 1. Fighting on the Mol-
Two pnemy divisions at-
—
the western bank of the river Bysteiica tacked on the direction to the Amara- davian front is likely to assume increase.*
brme-ing a part of the enemy materials to
Skaba, ten kilometres south of Eoldu- importance. The German plan apparent-
the Russian (bank. The enemy attempts ly is to combine a frontal attack with an
Skaba.
in crossina' tihe Dniester, south-east of Ga-
The enemy attacked the Russian ywn outflanking movement.
liez and Simikovcz havp be«n stopped by
There lias been desperate fighting in
the Russian fire. On the Moldavia fron- ?uards on the whole front in the Pohrudin
tier, the enemy assumed the offensive on
the Oituz valley, which, with those im-
rOFFTPTAT, TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
mediately adjoining, cimvere s on tho
the front Gleshutte Seasmezoi, pressine
upon the Russian 'troops and seiz'ng one" —
Petrograd, Dec. 30. Western front. An Trotus in the rear of the advance posi-
range of, heights north and south of the enemy ambush was attacked north of the tions won In the Russians during the
Dovtiana line. In the Oitus valley, east Koldychell Lake bv the Russian scouts. ?
past month.
of SesiUezo, the fight is going on. The number of prisoners bei'isr takn. On the
Oginsky Canal, south of Sovinka the Rus- KOKUS AI-REUTER
enemv's advance youth of Sesmezo. has been
checked bv the Russian fire. An enemy sian scouts attacked a
post. The enemy took
German officers van- London, Jan. 1. — The Russian official

aeroplane has been knocked down bv a to flight after a bay- communique reports that a German offen-
Russian battery, the avhators be ng taken :
onet charge, leaving a number of prisoners sive southward of Pinsk was repulsed.
prisoner. apd wounded in Russian hands. The Rus- On both banks of the Kazino, the enemy
Caucasus front. The whole mountain sian artillery successfully scattered 3 enemy
attacked the Rumanians strongly. East-
ridpe. south ofVan, has been taken by the companies which were advancing in the
Moldavian frontier, the Ru-
ward of the
Russians, die Turks are retreating. Prisovec valley. On the river Bystrica thei
Rumania. The Russian troops, after a Russian scouts attacked an enemv advanced mamans maintained their positions, out

stubborn resistance were pres-ed back on trench in the Pacikov region, putting a mrt! were obliged to retire in the region of
the sect'on Rimnik Sarat and we^e obliged of the defenders to the sword and tnkm? Patroanu fPentilau?), to the west_ of
to retreat bevond the river. The enemv's prisoners, amon? them one wounded officer. Focsani. Twenty-three enemy battalion*
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January 6, 1917] THE JAPAN WEKKLY MAIL

attacked the Russians und Kumanians in JOFFRE TO BE CREATED MARSHAL OF MR. JOHN BUCHAN'S WEEKLY
ihc centre of the Dobrudja and compellc FRANCE
them to their next line of da-
SURVEY OF WAR
to retire
I

i'ensc.

There lins been a tierce battle in Ihw HO It I SA1-1IAVAS I

British Embassy Despatch Through
Oituz valley. The enemy is stubbornly Paris, Dee. 27. Tb<j following slatcim 11 (vokusai J
attacking on jhe Moldavian frontier, but was issued last night: London, Dec. 31. — Operations of magni-
their offensive north-west of Fevcj failed. "Tie Government or the French *lc-
tude on the British front in France arc
! Ik, Rumanians proved victorious here pnhl'c, desiring |o .show its recognition of
still impracticable. The peaaoH is not so
mid took many prisoners. The Russians the eminent services rendered to the coun
and Rumanians have dislodged the enemy much the sol'tiichs of the giound as the J

try by General .lofl're. has decided to raise

at Bnrdeschi. The enemy repulsed the \i raurdinary extent to which it has been (

,1111 to the d gnitv of Marshal 6". Franc 1

Rumanians north-west of the Buzau- pilled by shell boles in the whole! of the
by a decree, Which will be submitted ai the
Focsani railway.
earliest possible moment for ratification bj >
Somnie area. Few of the holes are less
KOKljSAI-HEUTEK two Chambers."
lie ban five to six feet deep and as they
— V
I

London, Jan. 2. A Russian offic Ti ere has been no Marshal of Prance

cover the ground almost uninterruptedly
1

message, by wireless, says: ''Enemy groups arnee the. death of Marslial Canrobert in
advancing, after fierce rifle and machine- 1895. This dignity is the highest in the, and are filled with unfrozen stagnant wat-
gun lire exchanges^ southwest, of Brody, French Army, and was created in the er the impossibility of infantry action can
were driven back. The enemy offensive he readily understood.
on the .Moldavian frontier has been dis- Elsewhere there was considerable activi-
persed. All enemy attacks north of the
ty in trench raids. Many have been car-
Oituz valley ware repul-id. The Ruma-
ried out with the utmost vigour and with
3 counter-attacked, and regained their
positjohs on the river Kazina. Despite notable success. In one case the enemy's
continuous, fierce attacks, the 'Russian lineswere occupied for considerably over
detachments n the Dobrudja have with-
one hour, and besides the casualties in-
drawn to new positions."
flicted and the prisoners captured, jthe

BRITISH TROOPS MAKE PROGRESS IN local defences were very thoroughly des-

MESOPOTAMIA troyed.
The lull in operations has assisted the
KOKUSA 1-REUTEB transfer to the British of a far her sector
London, Dec. 26. The official com- — of the French front. This was taken
munique from the Mesopotamia theatre of over successfully without a hitch.
war announces "British detachments have
:

advanced to the right bank of the Tigris

The significant movement has been in
and consolidated their positions to the the East and the advance of the British
Mjulh and east of Kut-el- Amara. Caval- in the Sinai peninsula. This has be-yi
ry detachments have destroyed the Gas-
sabs Fort, which was a base for hostile
carried out with complete success md
without encountering serious resistance.
Arabs."
The capture of El Arish in the north
Victor of Battle of Marne marks a progress of about 99 miles from
BRITISH PROGRESS IN EGYPT
Canal
13th century by King Louis IX. [better
KOKUSAI-UEUTER Admirable organization overcame the na-
known as Saint Louis] of France.
London, Dec. 26.— The official commun ;

There is no one more worthy of this title

- tural difficulties of the advance over the
que from the Egyptian front reads: "Our than (he great commander, who will go waterless desert. It is somewhat sur-
mutinied forces have captured a stronghold down to posterity as the victor of the bat- prising that the enemy made no attempt
at Maghdabah, where they took 1130 pri- tle of the Marne. General Joffre.. at that to defend this important position.
soners, 2 guna and a large quantity of place, shattered ti e pride of the enemy Further south the capture of Magdhaba
booty. The enemy's casualties were con- and upset his military organization by resulted in a large haul of prisoners. Q'
siderable." checking Irs march on Par's, and laying
enemy force, it is estimated that ap-
the
the foundation for his ultimate defeat.
proximately two thousand! were
AUSTRIAN NAVAL ATTACK FAILS killed, and no less than 1350 in-
TWO BRITISH DESTROYERS LOST
cluding 45 officers were captured with
[OFFICIAL TO THE ITALIAN EMBASSY] several guns and many rifles and large
KOKUSAI-BJEUTEB
Rome, Dec. 28, 8 p.m. During the night— —
London, Dec. 26. The Admiralty re- quantities of ammunition. Still further
of the 23rd, enemy
destroyers attacked the
ports that two deslroyers were sunk in a south, the column advanced through MitUi
small craft watching the Canal of Otranto.
collision in the North Sea on December 21. pass and' destroyed two enemy camps in
but they were counter-at acked and chased
The weather was bad at the time. Six the direction of Pakhl. In Mesopotamia,
by French de trovers. The German com- officers and 51 men were lost.
munique to the United Press of New York
there has been fresh progress. Tho Bri-
tish forces continue to gain ground south
is a lie.
FRENCH BATTLESHIP LOST and east of Ivut and the Turks have moved
The above message was received here their chief base north of the Tigris to a
from the Italian M nister of Marine, Vice- loafer distance be' ind the front.
KOKUSAI-EEUTER In Rumania the enemy advance has been
Admiral Camililo Corsi. The lying Ger-
man conimun'que referred to was tele- Paris, Dec. 31. A naval communique, — slow and much hampered by an increased
graphed to die " Nich'nic'.! '." from San issued to-day, announces that (he battlcsV'.p stiffening in resistance except in the Dob-
Francisco and printed by the "Japan Ganlo's. .11,105 tons built at Brest in 1896, rudja.
Times" as follows: was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on EJec- The first Rumanian army is being re-
—
San Francisc:', Dec. 26. A Berlin of- emher 27. The vessel sank within hali'-an- formed in Moldavia. The Russian troops
ficial da 'in that four Austr'an destroyers hcur, but owing to the discipline and cool-
i have taken over the greater part of the lines
invaded the gulf o? Otranto. in the south- ness of all on board, and t' e rapid arrival of defence.
ern extremity of Italy, and sank two patrol of patrol boats, only four of the crew wer> By the "Rumanian Govern-
direction of
boats, after repnls'ng six Italian destroy- lost Two of those were killed by the ex- ment the and refineries in rear of
oil wells
er?.
—
"Nichiniclfi."
.

plosion of the torpedo. \

the principal oilfields have been destroyed.
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January 6, 191

GERMANY'S PEACE PROPOSALS in Parliament on the 18th and the declarat- K.OKUSA1-REUTER
tions of the Russian Chamber and
French Premier in the secret session of the
of the
New York, Dec. 26.
Germany's ans- —
News From All Sources rfenate on the 19th 'fJave apparently noth-
wer t< President AVilsoi a transmittei
ing to do with the proposal of President by LT.E. Mr. Gerard, U.S. Ambassador
Wilson, as those speeches and declarations to Berlin, is as follows:
KOKUSAl-IIAVAS
were made before the presentation of the
"Ti e h'gh-m nded suggestion made by
Paris, Dec. 23.— The Senate, yester- American President's proposal. But what
calls for attention is the fact that part of the President of the United 'States of Ame-
day, passed a vote of confidence in M.
the submarine cable line between England rica in order to create a basis for ihe estab-
Briand, the Premier, and; his Ministry. and America 'Lad been monopolized by the bshment of a lasting peace, has been re-
communications between the British Gov- and considered by Imperial
The resolution carried is another striking ceived! the
ernment and the American Government
reply to the peace campaign launched by sometime before the 18th when President Government in the friendly spirit Avhich
was expressed in the President's commu-
Germany in some neutral countries, and Wilson's proposal was formally submitted
to the belligerent parties. Moreover, prior nication. The President points out that
shows that nothing can induce Prance to
to the German proposal diplomatic nego- which he has at heart, and leaves open the
conclude peace as long as the Germans re- perhaps about the peace question,
tiations, choice of road. To the Imperial Govern-
main in possession of any part of her tier- were made between the American Govern- ment, an immediate exchange of views!
the German Amlbassiador in
ment and
ritory. seems the most appropriate road in order
Wafnivington at any rate, there is reason to
The text of the resolution passed is believe so. Furiher, while the American to reach ihe desired 'esult. The Imperial
as follows: " Affirming that Prance cannot Secretary of State, Mr. Lansing, professed Government begs, therefore, in the sense
that the proposal of President Wilson was of tils declaration made on December 12,
conclude peace with the enemy who occu-
not made from any motive of mediating in which it offered its hand for peace nego-
pies her territory, Ave are resolved 10
between the belligerent parries, and dec- tiations, to propose an immed a.e meeting
carry on the Avar, which was forced upon lared that there was no change in the at-
of the delegates of the belligerent States at
us, up to a victorious conclusion worthy
titude of America toward the war, there
a neutral place.
are sure signs of e German Ambassador
of our soldiers. We
record the statements .n Washington having had a conference "The Imperial Government is also of the
(I

opinion that the great work for prevent-

made by the Government and are confi- with Mr. Lansing- o n the 21st, Avhen, it was ing future wars can be begun only after
dent that, in agreement with the great
reported that the German Ambassador
e end of the present struggle of die na- !

stated that hig conviction about the pos-

commissions and under control of Parlia- sibility of peace negotiations had been tions. Th e Imperial Government, when
ho moment shall have come, w 11 be ready
ment, it will take the most energetic meas- strengthened
interview. after his
with pleasure to collaborate entirely with
Prom these and other circumstances
ures definitely, to secure material superi- the United States in this exalted task."
there seems to be no doubt that some nego-
ority over the enemy
The Note concludes w the usual diplo-
t
to organize under tiations between the German and American
l

;
mat c terms of politeness.
single and active direction the forces of governments about the recent German
pro-
posal have taken place and that the key KOKUSAI-REOTER
the Army, Navy and Nation, at home and
of the secret of the negotiations is ini the
abroad, to defend with perseverance and hands of the German Ambassador. Again
London, Dec. 27. —Germany's latest
move is regarded another adroit attempt
as
firmness the dignity and prestige of there were negotiation^ between the British to rush the Allies into a so-called Peace
Government and the Washington Govern-
Prance." Conference, at any cost, with the object of
ment over the submarine! wires prior to
jockeying them into a false position in the
The resolution was passed to the Orders proposal of President Wilson being
til

eyes of Neutrals. Last night's bombshell,

issued on the 18th, the key of the secret
of the Day.' » however, is unlikely to have the desired
of these negotiations being held by Sir Cecil
—
San Prane'sco, Dec. 25. The Swiss Go- Spring-Rice, the' British Ambassador to effect in America
has persistently refused to reveal her peace
since Germany, which
vernment has issued to all belligerent pow- Washington. Thus it would seem that
terms, deliberately ignores President Wil-
ers a No e to the following effect:
with Mr. Lansing as e central figure vhere
ti

son's appeal to both sides to place their

"Tlie recent proposal of President Wil-
son to the belligerent countries, which has
flashed a hope for peace over Europe, has
produced an immJense and
echo in Switzerland. Switzerland has de-
c cied [o devoue herself by every means to
conciliate the belligerent countries and to
work for the establishment of a permanent
peace, however humiliating the efforts may
be 10 herself."— "Asaliti,"
An official dispatch received here yester-
day confirms the truth of the above San
Pranciseo despatch. It is also reported that
the Governments of Denmark, Sweden and
Norway will follow suit and issue a simi-
lar Note to the belligerent countries short-
In {J ks connection, an authority in Gov-
ernment
circles here iscredited with the
f ol low in c b'servation
ft'
is some movement afoot in Washington
cards on the table.
between the Ambassadors of Germany and
Moreover. Germany has v'olated all dip-
Grea'C Britain for- bringing the attitude of
lomatic courtesies in allowhig the publica-
their home governments toward peace-
tion of the Note in Berlin before its receipt
far-reaching ful rapproaehement. Viewed from these
in Washington, President Wilson thus re-
observations, and judging from the tone of
ceiving the first news from journalists.
tf e offic'al utterances in Great Britain and
Germany it may be presumed that Ger- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
many will in the near future tender gen-
eralized peace terms to the Allies through New York, Dec. 28. Among Amer- —
the intermediary of the American Govern- icans cognizant of the German intrigues
ment as a step toward paving the way for in this country, it is becoming more and
peace negotiations. Whab attitude the Al- more apparent that Germany is manoeuvr-
lies will take in such an eventuality, of ing: to induce the neutral Powers to take
course, forbids any supposition, but in such some united action not so much for peace
event the Allies will perhaps come t" as for a peace conference. It is believed
seriously consider the question and take
that Germany's purpose is to shift the
measures to give answer to Germany, after
conflict from the fields of battle to the
deliberate consideration of her proposal.
halls of diplomacy.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE "World" this morning The New York

The first peace proposal made by Ger-

New York, Dec, 26. The Associated calls attention in
President
— an
Wilson
editorial to the fact
requested from each
Press correspondent at Berlin sends a wire- that
many was given out on the 12 th, and less message to the effect that "Germany of the belligerent nations a definite state-
:

whilst the attitude of the Allies toward

and her allies, in replying to President ment of its objects in the war and
the
the German feeler made through the Ame-
Wilson's latest Note, proposed an im- terms on which it would consider
peace.
rican Government was undecided,
mediate" meeting of belligerent delegates Germany, the "World" points out, Las
still not
President Wilson issued, to the belligerent she has mere-
city to discuss terms of met this suggestion instead
•ountriej a Noto inviting the views and in some neutral
;

pnionn of the respective countries abour peace. The Central Powers say that the ly taken advantage of the opportunity to
peae« negotiations, the Note having been task of preventing future wars can only return to her Note
<-.£
1 December 12. by
issued on the 18th. be begun after the end of the present strug- proposing an immedia'e covCerence of the
The speech of the
British Premier re t/he German proposal belligerents.
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1 IK JAPAM WEEKLY MAIL
. The "World" says that in the lighi of alone are sufficient to render sterile all ai Fully conscious of (be ^ia\ ity of I ' e mo
Germany's reply it
'
is impossible eithev tempts at negotiation. ment, ami equally consciou of fti require
honestly or sincerely to purpose to back The Allies, tbe reply continues, are ii
nii'llts, the Allies closely iiuitxil one with
the Gorman peace proposal. J is plain ijtroBgh devoted to peace, to day, aja in ltu I,
l

another, and in sympa h> with their p o-

but after termany v olal ion of her solemn
enough now thai the whole proceeding was ( ' ,

ph(s, refuse to consider a proposal wii rt

engagement, Germany^ promise is not suf-
u game invented in Berlin for the pro- is empty and insincere.
ficient loundation upon which to re-estab
pitiation of neutrals ami the bedevilmcnt Once again, the Allies djct'flja that 06
lish the peaci she has broken. •

of the German public; pence is possible as long as ey have mi!

The mere suggestion without, a statement |

THe New York "Tribune" declares that of terms, (hat negotiations should be open secured reparation for violated rights a
liberties, the recognition of the principle
beyond all cavil the underlying motive ed is not a peace offer. Germany is putting
of nationalities and the free exist oce Ol
in President Wilson's action, as disclosed forward a sham proposal, lacking all sub-
small states. No peace po-sibb, the r-
by Mr. Hubert Lansing, was to prevent stance and precision. It is less a p. we oiler
i

ply concludes in dwelling <. n the enoinii

if possible a new German submarine cam- than a manoeuvre. If is founded on a cal-
of G rmany's offences against I'. 'gum.
paign with all its incidental perils to the culated misinterpretation of the charac.ev until the Allies have brought ah nit a el 1

United States. Tbe "Tribune" asks whe- of the struggle in the past, tbe present and ment calculated to end. o ier ami for all.
the future.
ther the President will now continue to the forces wh'icli have constituted a per-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE petual menace to the na lions, and to affor
gwe force and character to tbe German
manoeuvre under the same threat.
Washington, Deo>. 31. — Mr. Lansing re- the only effective guarantees for the future
l

fuses to comment on the Associated Pros* security of the world.

KOKUSAI-KEUTKK message from Berlin, which states that Pre-
sident, Wilson has sent a second Note, ex-
KOKUSAI-K EU'I'EK
—
London, Dee. 28. Reuter's x\.gency
planatory to the first, which has not yel London, Jan. 2.— The newspapers, in
<

learns that the reply of the Allies to the chorus, express approval of the abied No e.
I

been prcsened to t-"6 belligerents. !

German peace proposal is being drafted in It is suggested hero that the message from in reply to Germany's peace proposa/s. The
Paris. Tbe x\llies are in mutual com- Berlin may refer to a statement transmitted Note, they say, las finally cleared the air
munication regarding this reply. It is to all American Diplomats, explaining the and created the best imprf .ssium, among
not likely that there will be any official President's action. n France and
all the Allies, especially
action on the American and Swiss Notes KOK US AI-REUTER regarded as he "writing
Italy, where it is

until the German Note is dealt with. —

London, Jan. 1. -The Allied Note in on the wall." It removes the last doubt
that the Allies ar e de ermined to end Ger-
It is officially announced in Washing- reply to the German peace proposals conti-

ton that Sweden has addressed a peace
appeal to the belligerents.
KOKUSAI-REUTER
London, Dec. 28. — The telegraphed text
of the Abies reply to Germany anent
proposals for peace, has been approved 'by
a t the Allies. T'. e Allies make clear to
belligerents and neutrals alike, in their
reply, thai; no hope need be entertained of
ever persuading the Allies to surrender
their potential victory for the sake of a
peace, which will be only a German peace,
so long as German militarism remains un-
broken.
KOKUS AI-RETJTEB
—
Copenhagen, Dec. 29. This Governments
of Sweden, Norway and Denmark have
each sent a Note to the belligerents con-
taining an expression of Scandinavia's
strongest adherence I'o President Wilson's
proposals. The Notes state that the send-
map in Europe alone, which represenfls only no oth r government knew in advance of
ers consider they would be wanting in their
a superficial passing phase of the situation the action contemplated bv the United
duty to their peoples' feeling of humanity
and not the, real strength of tihie belliger- States, nor was there any attempt to act
if they failed to support any action con-
ents. Peac° concluded on these terms would
tributing to end the ever-growing moral
b e only an advantage to the aggressors,
and material sufferings of the masses,
who after imagining they could reach the
nues: The German offer does mot con- main's methods of trench' ry.
sider the facts,, dates, and figures establish- KOKUSAI-RE UTER
ing that the war was desired, provoked
and declared by Germany and. Austria. The
London. Jan. 1. The Allies' reply has —
staggered the Americans, whom German,
Allied reply proceeds to recall that it; was
the Germaini delegate to The Hague Con-
propagandas had led to believe that "he
her numbers of the Entente were struggling
ference, who refused all proposals of di r
among themselves to secure peace at any
armament; that Austria refused the sa.L>-
price- The reply will, midoub erlly, have
faction offered by Serbia; that, subsequent-
the healthiest effect on the air of America.
ly. Great Britain suggested, after confer-
ence with France, that an international KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
commission should be arranged; that she Wasirng on, Jan. 1. Spain's reference
asked the Kaiser to glo tto arbitration and to a a.icond American Note,
—
in her reply
that Russia and Austria actually came to to President Wilson's
Peace Note, has
an understanding on the eve of thte con-
created surprise here. The explanation
flict, but to all these efforts Germany gave given by the State Department
'
'
is that al-
neither answer nor effect. Belgian was though
no second Note was despatched to
invaded by the empire which had guarant- Neutrals. American D plomats in neutral
eed her neutrality and yet had the assur- capi'iaTs were instructed, when presenting
ance to proclaim treaties scraps of paper th Peace Note to suggest that, if the re-
" e
and assert ihat 'necessity knows no law.' cipient government det.med it wise to act
"These
The Note proceeds to point out :
in the matter, the United States thought the
peace" rest on the war lime opportune. It is stated definitely
sham offers of
that
n concert with oT er Powers
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
)

which the war entails.

goad iin two months, discovered, aLer near-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE ly three years that it would never be ob-
Washington. Jan. 2. The Senate, to- —
Regarding <fbe future, the rep'y day, discussed a resolution proposed by
tainable.
—
Washington, Dec. 30. A joint peace declares that the innumerable outrages b\ Mr. G. M. Hitchcock, democratic member
Note from the Governments) of Norway, the enttny, against ihfelligerents (and neut- for Nebraska, endorsing the Peace Note
Sweden and Denmark has arrived here, ex- and sent by President Wilson. Act cn in the
;

demand
penalties, reparation
rals,
pressing a lively interest in ti e proposal guarantees of all of which Germany avo d matter, however, wa's postponed by con-
"These overtures are sent. The Republican leaders wanted
of President Wilson thai* the belligerents to make mention. the
should issue a statement of their views re- matter referred to a Committee.
really nothing more than a calculated at-
garding peace terms. tempt to influence the future course of Mr. Jacob H. Gallinger, republican no-
finally impose a German minee from New
Hampshire, declared that
KOKUSAI-REUTER the war and
he had rece'ved many letters and telegrams
peace.
—
London, Dec. 31. Tbe joint reply of the The Germans woufd also create dis en- to t'e effect that the
resolution proposed
Allies to Germany 'a peace Note was com- sion among tbe Allied stiffen public- op' ir- d sregarded Washington's advice to avoid
municated by the French Government to tha on in Germany and among her allies, who entang'ino: alliances when they endanger-
United States Ambassador at Paris, to-day. are all severely tried by their losses, worn ed the Monroe Doctrine.
The reply begins by stigmatising the Ger- rm'H economically and crushed by the su KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
man proposal as illusory. A strong protest prem© effort "Imposed upon them. An-
is made against two material assertions con- other object is to deceive and intmato ram Now York, Jan. 2.— While, as Was to
—
tained in the German Note namely the at- trals and finallv sat sfy a upw series* c f be expected, the newspapers, under Ger-
tempt to throw the responsibility for the crimes of submarine warfare, deportation? nan influence, criticise the reply of the |

war on the Allies and*the claim of'victory for forced labour, forced enlistment of in Entente to the peace suggestion of the
for the Central Powers. Both assertion-, habitants to fight ngaqjat the'r own count ( Antral Powers, the fair-minded section I

tiie Allies state, are untrue. Such claims ries and violations of neutrality. of V e American press praise it a's a
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THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAll. (January 6, 1917

straight-forward, lucid document. Amongst crime and are so proud as to claim the posi- over the Teutons, pursuing the principle em*
the latter, may be enumerated the follow- tion of victors, the Allies cannot agree to bodied in the address of King George to
ing journals. enter "upon peace negotiations with them on' the British Parliament and the resolution
The New York "Herald" says: "The any term's whatever, because such will be of the French Senate.
Government of Gcainany saw to it that its tantamount to recognizing the victory of An official dispatch from Berne received
j

pretended peace prepositions were spread militarism over democratism and endorse at the Foreign Office on Dec. 27 says l.at
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broadcast; Can it suppress- the allied re- the breach of humanity and justice. For according to the Berlin correspondent of
ply? Will not even the German people in- this reason alone, the Allies cannot listen the Neue Zuricher Zeitung, Germany will
sist upon ihe publication of the text? The to the proposal of President Wilson. not change her policy on account of the pro-
day the German people read that calm, The "Daily Telegraph," while admitting posal of President Wilson. It is now the
judicial .arraignment of crimes committed '

turn of the
the sincerity and fairness of the American allies to say, whether peace nego-
by their Government in their name, they
Government, says that the present proposal tiations are to be opened or not. Germany
will realize why it; & that their Govern-
ment bias come to be looked upon as a Wilson was by no means op- will deliberate on President Wilson's pro-
of President
posal after she receives formal replies irom
j

paria'i among nations. That day will portune. The enemies of the Allies finding
nark the beginning of tin: real peace themselves in a distressed situation, and hav- the allies. The Neue Zuricher Zeitung says
that the note of President W ilson has, on r

movemOTit, because at will mark the^be- ing been forced to take the defensive are
the whole, had a cold reception from both the
ginn'ng of the end of Prussianism." determined to save themselves by resorting to belligerent forces,
The "Tribune" has come io the deci- tactful diplomatic manoeuvres as the only and remarks that the
sion that the war must go on. It says that words of President Wilson, who announced
alternative left open to them, and as the
that the United Stales had a stake^ lirect
one tf ling thi? reply indicates is that the only means to enable them to escape frot.r
well-meant, but ilhadvised intervention of and indirect, in the war, arc worthy of keen
their dangerous position. The reply of the attention.
the United States is a closed incident.
Allies to the proposal of President Wilson
The "Sun" calls the response, the En-
is fully expressed in the word of President
tente's indictment of Germany.
Lincoln who stated that "We started the war
The New York "Time-," which br- for The Note of M. Camille Decoppet, the
a noble object and the war will come
ieves Germany's disiTes; compels her to President of the Swiss Republic regarding
to an end with the achieveriient of that lofty
me for peace, declares that the hicdent ideal." the peace proposals, which was hanefeed to
should be marked, not because Germany's th e Min sters of Ihe various Powers in
The "Morning Post" expresses itself as Berlin, on Dee. 25th, was transmitted to the
first jmpos ibL bid met its expected 171-
rather surprised at the proposal of President Tnkyo
evi table rejection, bur because, forced by Government the follow ng day by
Wilson. America may be justified in making Mr. M um, the Japanese Minister to Swi-
a need tff<at would not he denied, she made
such a proposal as she is situated so far tzerland. It is understood that the eon-
the bid.
Th u Washington "Pos." from the arena of the war and does not feel tents of the Note go no further ilfan the
expresses the
directly the danger of being involved in the proposal of President Wilson and only ex-
op'nion that the allied response sp lis th?
war, which may account for her taking such press the wish of the Swiss President of
doom of Germany. For "be' V.d that
1

,
answer, is th: inflexible purpose 0" th?
most powerful league of nations ever form-
ed, united in bonds sea.'cd in the r owr,
blood. That purpose is to beat Germany,
to beat her down to surrender once and
for all time, so that peace, wheel it comes
will be a peace of civilization, ereat; d for
eivdizat'on by civilization."
The "Post" predicts that some more
neutral nations will be involved in the war
before t' 1end of the great confket.
An official dispatch from London, receiv-
ed at the Foreign Office on Dec. 26. gives a
summary of the comments of the x5i itisii
press on the proposal of President Wilson,
which are unanimously .unfavourable to Uie
President's move.
The "Times" begins with the statement
that the motive of the American
sometimes quite incomprehensible to other
nations. The paper by no means doubts the
declaration of President Wilson, but regrets
to say that such proposal as made by the
American President is liable to lead to mis-
understanding especially at the present mo-
ment. The paper has no doubt that in con-
nection with- the proposal of President Wil-
son the allied governments and nations will
take the same step as adopted by the Amer-
ican nation at the time of the war between
the North and the South, when Lincoln and
Seward, backed by the sentiments and judg-
ment of the American nation, rejected the
interference of all European powers in the
trouble. President Wiison states that the of the measures proposed by the neutral
object of the warring parties seems to be the
same on the whole, but, says the paper, the
wide disparity of the objects of the Allies
a superficial view of the situation, says the the speedy term nation oi fl e war in order
paper, but it fails to see any sound reason to relieve neutral countries from the dis-
in the action of President Wilson. If the tressed s tuation in which they have been
American President is so anxious to have placed on account of the war.
the war terminated at the present moment In other word-, the Note mentions the
there is only one way, that is, the United li ving condit ons in neutntl countries,
States should join the war on the side of which are suffering from tie want of sup-
the Allies and thus contribute to the termi- plies of various comraodhies and daily
nation of the war by precipitating the defeat neeesst es through the stoppage of traffic
of Germany. and communications, and points out that
The "Daily Mail" says that President. the continuation of the war will place the
Wilson wants to know the terms the Allies neutral nations into still more distressed
would propose for peace which have, how- cTcumstances, to relieve which sad situa-
ever, been declared by Mr. Lloyd George, the tion Neutral's want to have tie present war
Premier, in his speech in Parbament. neme- concluded as soon as possible. It is ex-
jy, the complete restoration of the territories pected that the
other neutrals, notably
occupied by Germany, sufficient reparation Spa n, Sweden. Norway and Denmark, will
and an effective guarantee fo.- the future. also start a smilar movement- and perhaps
While Belgium, Northern France. Poland, will make efforts for the realization of
Serbia and Rumania are still being tram- the r object in co-operation with the Amer-
ideal is pled by the enemy, it is an insult to the ican Government.
Allies that America should persuade {hem The Allies, it is expected, will send a
to enter upon peace negotiations. similar reply to their overtures as will be
sent to the American President. The peace
movement is unlikely to show any apprecia-
An official dispatch from Paris received tive development for some time yet.
at the oFreign Office on Dec. 27 reports that
the comments of the Swiss papers on Ihs
declaration of the Swiss government to sup- Var'ous opin'ons are entertained by tie
port the proposal of President Wilson of Japanese mil tary au 'horities on the peace
America are anything but favourable. The) Question, and even upon the motive of
are unanimous in appreciating the attitude President Wilson in send'ng his note vary-
of the neutral states which propose to make ing opinions are expressed by military
efforts for the restoration of peace from a officials. Some say that the President was
lofty ideal and view points of universal peace urged by the relig'ous bodies which had
and humanity, but they doubt the efficiency been attacking the war frcm the lumanity
and by twenty-four million
standpoint,
which profess the fair principle of
states, German-Amer cans to send the note, while
humanity at the present belated time while ethers op ne that he was approached by
they took no steps at the t me when
:

these uteres ed in war trade to sound the

and the Teutons is well understood by, and the Teutons had forced war on the allies in op'nion of the Allied powers and find out
the reail situation of t' e war. There rs
also
widely known to the countries the world disregard of justice and in the breach of
over. "We are possessed of the same human treaties. They further state that to secure another opinion whl'ch avers that Pres'dent
sentiments as President Wilson and all other an assurance and guarantee for future safety Wilson # sent the no e from h's noble idea
of stepping the cruef war, and that he
was
Americans, and indeed, we are fighting on from such a country as Germany, to whom
influenced by any political or other
account of that sentiment," As long as the the breaking of treaties'*? a byword, is im- not
enemies of the Allies fail to recognize their possible unless the allies win the final victory power.
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HoVwver they all agree t at Presid. nl EARL GRANVILLE'S APPOINTMENT PEACE-LOVING GERMANY DEALS IN SLAVES
Wilson's would have no effecl on tin
noli 1

war stunt n, and it would not StJrye

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KOK HAI-IJKUTKU
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London, Dec. -js. J{, u|cr's Agency
bring the warr rig nnton> to open p an' London, -Ian. 2. It ofBoi dly announ arns that the German
t
authorities
•
i
n
negotiations* SehJeawig Kolstein are offering to farmers
ced that the E ill of Q ram die has he n
The clause Of the Kaiser's reply sta! rig
and o In r ompli yers, Belgijin servants, both
eppoii tod the British Government'^ re
"hat Germany desires the opening of a
men and women. The ages range from 13
peace conference at some neutral e i\ ij ]m n niative t<> he Venizej'os Provisional I

to 36, Then- pay is to l» 30 per cenl. I>< -

regarded as a proper prop sal, and they Government at Salonika, with the title of low the rale current mi he difll rent rl s I

saj' that even the Allfed nations can not

(I ploma ie agent. Iricts. Employers imi pay h df the travi I-
i

d'sregard this proposition. WlvFe still h»g expenses iheae Belg an doportc - foi
:
• ( f
continuing the aciiual fighting, they he-
RATON FOR GENERAL HAIG
I he Gmman Government, huf are c.itithd
lit ve. the warring nations could hold a
to deduct the amount from the servants'
meeting to discuss peace terms.
wages. .
But the conference would end in dis-
agreement, as the terms desired by bo h KOK ISAI-KECTEU
sides di ffer 'so materially,
Balkan problem
and especially in London. Dee. 31. General Sr P )U'r — !
,|.. POLITICf.L CHAOS IN AUSTRIA
.the fcrey would never ar- Haig,
'Command. r-in-C'hief of tie Br'tisli
rive at an agreement. To Germany the KOK ITS A I-RKIJT K \<
forces in Franco has been promoted tht
present is the most favourable time for the Loud Dec 30.—-Political chaos reigns
discussion of peace, but the AiTes will not rank of Field-Marshal for distinguished in Austria-Hungary. Thero have been who-
consent to stop the war until they have service in the field. lesaleresignations and dismissals of jnomi-
driven 'back the German forces. If peace nent who general y arc regarded as
officials, I

were concluded at tlrs moment Japan could responsible for Austria's

present parlous
'ad taken Ts'ng ao, but in BANK OF ENGLAND AND FEDERAL RESERVE
'

fos.Vt that she 1

condition as a satellite of Germany. The
spite of this Germany would soon cbta'n BOARD chief v'ctim H the delator Count, Tisza,
another base of activity on the China coast. who will crown the King to-morrow, hut
Another opinion is thaii peace negot'a- wall probably fefir- immed'atelv after-
tiona may be successfully concluded in the KOKUSAI-EEUTEK
ward
.Spring. The reason that Germany made New York, Dec. 25. The Federal Reserve —
the peace proposal was to prevent ti e Al- Board has
been permitted to be appointed
lies prolonging hostilities and also it would FRENCS BUSY ORGANIZING
seem that Germany realized that even by the Bank of England its agent under
among the Aided powers there was a gen- American Banking Law. This is a most im- KOKUSAI-REUTER
eral longing for peace. portant development and a radical depart- Paris,
Dec. 30.— The Chamber of De-
According to news emanat ng from !

puties has authorized the State to

ure from existing financial methods as it advance
Germany, the Ka'ser is willing to discuss £8,000,000 to ship-owners for the construc-
terms with the Allies regarding the return practically places the American and British
tion and purchase of ships.
of all conquered territories fo the or'gnal Governments in direct financial relation- A Bill has been introduced into the Se-
owmers, the payment of an indemnity, and ship. The first effect expected to be no- nate, which provides for the mobilization of
1
t e limitation on military preparations
ticeable is a decrease in the use of gold in all civilians
between the ages of 17 to
It believed that peace negotiV'op.-
60, and for the organization of national
raay be opened earlv next year. For some the settlement of international balances. labour in France and the French Colonies.
time both sides will be engaged in d?plo-
mat'c manoeuvres, and it will be about
May or June when the actual peace con- BRITAIN'S OUTPUT OF HEAVY AMMUNITION CONSTANTINE RESPONSIBLE
ference will be held on the ground of the
uselessness of sacrificing so many human KOKUSAI-REUTEB
KOK USA I-REUTER Paris,30.— The Foreign Affairs
Dec.
1'ves.
—
ii ! , .

London, Dec. 26. A month ago, the Committee of the Chamber of Deputies an-
weekly produc ion in the British factories nounces that it has received information
Lieut.-General Fukuda reached Kev of 18-pounder an.mun't'on Avas 43 t'mes as fixing the respocs bi'ity, for e outbreak at til

York recently en route to Japan after hav- muc"i. as the weakly output of June 1915; Athens on December 1. on King Constan-
ing visited the various theatres of war in that for medium guns and Howitzers ^6 tine and his Staff. The necessity of energe-
Europe. In an interview with the New York times; heavy Howitzers 323 times. The tic action, says the Committee, is thus de-
correspondent of the "Asahi," he outlined to'.al output in one week in November, was monstrated.
his impression gathered during the tour in 30 per cent, more than the entire reserve
stock at the beginning of the war. The TCOKUSAJ-REUTER -

Europe. His views, as cabled to the ,r Asahi"

monthly output for medium guns jn Novem- London, Dec. 30.— The Greek Govern-
bv its New York correspondent, are to the
following effect ber was nearly 40 times that of the month- ment has presented a note to the Entente
ly average f°r the first year of the war; requesting that the blockade of the Greek
I have stud id the war conditions of al!
for the hcav'es about 12 t'mes for every porta by the Allies' sea forces be raised.
our allies, except Italy and what has im-
pressed me is the formation of a small war ton of explosives used in September 1914.
cabinet both in England and France. In Over 11 000 tons were used in July 1915. NEW BRITISH WAR LOAN IMMINENT
England the war council comprised of about
twenty members Mas responsible for the pro- that oven if the war continues a year longer KOKUSAI-RETJTER
secution of the war, but it is quite apparent
that decisive and active military operations they can hardly turn the scale in their
under favourable circumstances to the Allies
London, Jan. 2. It is officially an-—
are hardly to he expected in that way.
nounced that no further applications for
Ttfavour completely, but this view I hesitate
the 6 per cent. Exchequer Bonds, or
is highly gratifying that Britain has realiz- to endorse. As an officr of one of the En-
ed this and the reorganisation of her Ministrytente powers, mine may naturally differ from
War Expenditure Certificates will be ac-
is, therefore, a reflection of her renewed a disinterested person's point of view, but
cepted. The announcement indicates that
determination in carrying on the Avar. From according to my personal observation there the issue of a new War Loan is imminent.
a military point of view, now is the best is a sroat probability of the theatres of war
time for Germany to discuss terms of p^ace. becoming gradually favourable to our allies
and in view of the fact that things are about I am an outsider as regards politics and
BRITISH REVENUE RETURNS
to go from bad to worse for Germany, she economics but even from a military stand-
is believed to be in a hurry to make peace. point, I believe, the discussion, of p»?aoa KOKTUS A T-REUTER
Germany thinks, it is presumed, that the terms is out of place at th-- present juncture. London. Dec. 31. The Revenue Returns,
peace mote, even if it falls flat, will serve I am happy to say thnt Maior-fi'eueral Wood, for the Quarter ending to-day, amounted to
—
to relax the morale of the Allies' troops, so the brain of the TT.<S. Army, who has paid £129
217,712 as compared with £64 390,-
that she is now zealously spreading her wild me a visit, is of the same opinion as myself .^10 for the same period last. year. The pre-
peace talk, in regard to peace ™-bieh. be asserts, is entire- sent figures include revenue from Excess
Some American military experts observe ly beside the question Profits.' duty of £48,443,000.
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January 6, 1917

SIGNIFICANT STATEMENT AMERICA AND CHINA TO PR0WJTE JOINT MEXICAN PUZZLE NEAR SOLUTION
U.S. LABOUR LEADERS TRADE IS REPORT

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Shanghai, Jan. 4. —Mr. Sammons, the KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Washington, Dee. 30. — The Labour United States Consul-General gave a New York, Jan. 2. The Associated
here, —
Leaders have issued a statement that the ktnich yesterday in honourMr. Wil- Press correspondent at Washington tele-
of
liams, of Messrs. Gaston Williams & Wig- graphs that (he e'eparture of Mr. Henry
400,000 railway employes concerned must
ihemselves decide what course to pursue
more Company, of New York, and Mr. Prather Fletcher to
1

fill the post of Unite-

Victor Murdoek, formerly Senator for States Ambassador to Mexico, and the
if the operation of the new railway
Kansas, also inviting leading American withdrawal of General
labour law is delayed beyond January t Pershing's expedi-
residents and prominent Chinese of Shang-
by litigation or otherwise. This step means? tion to Mexican territory, are expected to
hai. Speeches were made by Consul-Gen-
that a strike is probable. be among the next developments in the
Sammons, Mr. Tang Shao-i, Mr. Wil-
eral
Mexican situation. The outcome is
liams, Mr. Murdoek, and Mr. Shu, Pre-
—
Note: 'The new law is the Adamson sident of the Chinese Chamber of Com- bound up in General Carranza's latest
eight-hour law. It is of interest to note merce. Mr. Tang Shao-i emp asising the communication regarding the protocol, 1 '

that on .November 19 the following-

necessity of closer economic relationship which is not expected to close the negotia-
special message was received by the
between China and America stated that if tions.
"Manila Bulletin'" on the subject:
Chinese and American's conduct eom- Scnor Arredondo, the Mexican Ambas-
President Wilson will confer to-morrow the
on the latest difficulties which have arisen merc'al and industrial enterpri >e in China sador to Washington, announces that he
in connect 011 with ti c alleged refusal of in the spirit of harmonious and sincere co- has been summoned to Mexico City to
some of the railroad companicr h live up operation they will b; able to real ze mu confer with General Carranza and his ad-
to the A damson eight-hour law, and the tually profitable results, but no success
vjger8j concerning relations with the
possibility ot compulsory arbitration to
L+i„ a'ai« ' a.
' w ii
il attend am-
ottpnd an} eo oncrat'on
oa operat!

on t' * parwj»
if r.
11
«
oarties'TT •» j cu a - a
United States. Sen 0r Arredondo ex Die- ts. 1 it
the differences between the men arid concerned lack the spMi of sincerity and;
.

settle
to
their employers will be given careful col
j

•
j . • .1 larniony.
sideration.
Yesterday the president received a do- His remark is t0 be h Jlly
-
^commend d IRISH" PR0MC7ICN CEUSES STORM IN
legation representing the American Fede4 to the considerat on of Japanese bus A TEA-CUP
ration of Labor, 'one of the delegates being mar
ecouom'c affars in " interested in
China. Other speakers also laid stress on
'Mother" Jones.
•

the importance of respeet'ng mutual in- KOKUSAI SPJ-X'IAI. SERVICE

While conversing with the president,
terest and harmonious co-:"perat on between
she stated thm she hoped that there was
the Amer cana and O inese. "A'sahi." Shanghai, Jan. 2.
: The Central Gov-— —
no class divi forming in the country, ernment has ordered General Yang Shan-
as she believed this would be the teh, military Governor of Shanghai, to
very worst thing that could' happen to HAMILTON WRIGHT MABIE DIES j

proceed to Hangchow. General Yang will j

the nation.
Now York, Jan. 1. Dr. Hamilton probably take with him the force of 10,000— j

SERIOUS OUTRREAK ON ''IRE AT MONTREAL Wright Mabie, associate editor of the "Out- roops, ;v present concentrated in the vici- 1

KOKUSAI DIRECT S1__:VICE
Montreal, Jan. 1.
Fire has deployed survived by Mrs. Mabie and one daughter.
look" and American publicist, who had been nity of Kiangnan Arsenal,
for the pur-
Sttfferimlg from internal disorder for some
pose of restoring order in Hangchow.
time, died on New Year's eve. Dr. Mabie is
The trouble at Hangchow appears t >
—
have been chiefly due to the bickerings of
(

Ihe Female Lunatic Asylum of St. Ferdin- -"Asahi."

officials, which were brought to a head
ands and 46 women inmates have been burn-
ed to death. Accompanied by Mrs. Mabi Dr. Mabie by the "Irish" promotion of Mr. Hsia•.

visited Japan in the winter of 1912 one Ting ban, who from ihe lucrative position
INDIAN LEADER PLANS TO HELP END of thte exchange professor? between Japan of Chief of Police at Hangchow was re-
THE WAR and America started by the Carnegie Peaee moved to a similar post at Chekiang. It 1

Corporat'on. He was. as a matter of fact, was the attack on his successor Fuk Chu-
firsjt exch ange profesWr to come from yung, which
•

started the present storm in

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE America and his lecture d n livered in the a tea-cup.
—
Bombay, Dec. 26. Mr. Madhava Row. universities, in Tokyo ajad Kyoto were list-
who has been successively Premier of the ened to with much interest and enthusiasm.
Native States of Travancore, Mysore, ami A smeere friend of Japan, be was a great
DEPRESSING OUTLOOK IN CHINA
Baroda, in an open lei er asks the Indian admirer of the Emperor Meiji and few KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
Nat'onal Congress, the Moslem League Americans have ever won more universal Hongkong, Dec. 30. Through specula- —
Congress and other political crgan'zations mopularvty in Japan. Dr. Mabie was Presi- tion in subsidiary coins, one Chinese Bank
to meet at Lucknow. As their first reso- dent of the New York Kindergarten and. here has suspended payment. Its abili- l
lution, he ask.-; ihem to make a declaration nrofrssor of William Tjinnversitv, and held
ties were 250,000 dollars. Two or thre->
(hat India places all her resources of men degrees from five different universities in other Banks are following suit.
and money at t'»e disposal of Great Britain America. He was widely known jw an
The financial outfook for Ch'na for the
to pnable her to br'ng the war to a success- arnest student of Sv akeVjpeare. Dr. Mabie
1

New Year is depressing.

ful tsrmina'iqn and break the militarism was the author of manv noted nublica icon's

of Germany. Mr. Row says that he hopes including some on Japan 'and the Jnpa- SOLDIERS SEIZE TRAIN
the proposed Congress will devise means nose. Dr. Mabie wag seventy years old on
of making the man-power of India more December 13 last.
ava'lable. FOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
BETTER OUTLOOK IN GREECE Peking, Dec. 30. — Chinese soldiers have
THE SILVER MARKET commandeered an express train on the rail-

way from Hangchow to N'ngpo, says a spe-

KOKUSAI-KEUTER cial dispatch to die "Paks&g Daily Xews."
KOKUSAJ-REUTER
— —
London, Dec. 28. The Greek Govern-! The railway admin' strati; 11 advises all for-
London, Jan. 2. Messrs Mocatta and raent is still satisfactorily carrying out the.olgn passengers to postpone travelling on
Goldsmith in their review of the Silver Allies' demands. The second Note prepared this railway until further aotiee, because
"Market for the year, state tha: th-; de- by the Fnten e has not yet been presented definite ^formation in hat >r?g on io not
:

mand exceeded the available production to Gieece. obta'nable at present

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VOICES OF THE PRESS GERMANS WANT PEACE APPRECIATES BRITISH ACTI'

Tho "Tokyo Asahi" says that tho reply Tho "Chugai Shogyo" |>cgs to express
CONSTITUTION FOR CHINA
of Germany to the Noto of Preeidenlj irs appreciation of tho British measure to
The most important and necessary Btep Wilson, proves that Germany is eager to allow tlic import of Japanese knitted good*
to bo taken by China, is to establish a per-
feot constitutional government, says the open poaco negotiations. Tho paper again to England. T, u paper says that the
"Tokyo Nichiniehi. " However a perfect statea that it is not necessary for tho Allies Government should really appreciate the
constitutional government cannot be establi- to consider what was tho truo motive oi step taken by tho British Government, and
shed while the people are fighting among the Kaiser in making tho peace proposal,
should feci glad that tho Japanese products
themselves, and the political parties arc op- but when Germany truly desires peace,
posing one another. The "Nichiniehi" de- peace negotiation will are again allowed to be scut to England.
bo hold llowevcr 1

clares that what the Chinese are doing is
entirely contrary to what they wish to ac-
complish.
When President Yuan died, and the si-
tuation became Favourable for the organiza-
tion of a good constitutional governing
Knitted goods were prohibited to be >m-
at this moment although Germany speaks
of hor desire to conclude peace, her at- ported to England on October third, and
titude and action do not prove that sha in consequence of tho objection made by
is really wishing for peace. While offer-
the Japanese manufacturers and govern-
ing to open peace negotiations, she does not
..

her terms of peace, and speaks of traefft, import wafe to be allowed until
the Chinese leaders proclaimed that they state
would work together for the one aim of maintaining permanent peace only after the January first. But finally the ban has been
perfecting their government, but up to to- conclusion of the present war. removed.
It is not yet known what President Wil-
day, they have not done anything to streng- The " Chugai Snogyo" takes this op-
then the constitutional government of China. son will do upon the receipt of the reply from
The Southern and Northern people have the .Kaiser, .as the Note President Wilson portunity to advise the Japanese manufac-
been constantly fighting, and the civil and sent to the warring countries and the neu- turers and Government to pay more atten-
military officers have been always struggling tral powers, only signified his desire and tion to the quality of Japanese goods ex-

to. gain more influence than the other.

They have been only considering -their
own personal interest, and they oppose any-
thing that might tend to disturb their
personal interest, and they have been con-
stantly endeavouring to hurt the names of
other persons.
Eecently the problem of sending a special
hope for peace, and does not state that he ported to foreign countries. Tho cri-
will act as peace maker. When the reply ticism that the Japanese goods are inferior
from the Allies reaches the hands of Pre- has been heard! from all quarters,
and
sident Wilson, he can not act merely upon
even the knitted goods of Japan are con-
the desire of Germany. If President Wil-
sidered very inferior by the British mer-
son endeavours to stop the war at the request
chants, and the public do not place any
of the Kaiser,, it will be nothing but a use-
confidence in the Japanese knitted goods.
less and worthless endeavour.

envoy to Japan was brought up in China,
but the Chinese government is unable to
decide the matter. Three names have been
mentioned as special envoy, and all three
had been again cancelled. The Government
Germany stated at the end of her reply The paper thinks that on this occasion
to the United States that the work of con- when the impo'rt is again allowed, the
cluding peace would b? a noble task. The Japanese manufacturers should endeavour
"Asahi" laughs at this clause, and says that to send only the best quality of knitted
it is very strange to hear such words from goods and' win the confidence of the Bri-

notified the Japanese Government of the the mouth of one who originated the pre- tish consumers. There are many Japan-
coming of the envoy, but he has not come to sent war, and all nations on both sides of ese manufacturers who are making an ex-
Japan as yet. the war must feel it ridiculous. cellent quality of knitted goods, but there
This problem may be only a small affair, The Allies are always for peace, and they are also many who do not pay any atten-
but it shows the condition of the Chinese have been strugul ng to regain the peace iion to the quality sent abroad as long as
Government and politics in general. On the that was broken by the Kaiser, and the con- they obtain profitable prices for their pro-
other hand, the Ministers passed without giv- clusion of peace is in thfir hands. oucts.
ing any consideraton the loan from the Neutral countries are third parties in the
Some manufacturers think that the ex-
United States, forgetting that it is one of present war, and they have no voice in the
port of knitted goods to England is only
the most important problems of China. peace negotiations. It will be Germany and
temporary, and it does not pay to give so
1

The paper advises China that until the her Allies that will finally beg for peace,
personal quarrels and differences are taken and it is the Allies that will listen to the
much attention to the articles exported,
but the paper is confident that if the pro-
out of the national politics, it will be im- peace proposals.
possible for the ration to make any pro- The "Asahi" is con P dent that to the per articles are sent at the proper price,
gresp. Note of President Wilson, to Notes of Swe- the trade will for ever continue even after
den and Switzerland, and to possible Notes the close of the war.
from other neutral countries, the Allies will On this good occasion, the paper hopes
THE LOAN TO CHINA have only one reply, and it will be a refusal that Japanese manufacturers will realize
The "Jiji" trusts that the representa- to consider the Notes. their ultimate profit in sending proper ar-
tives of the Quadruple group will quickly ticles to foreign lands, and if they fail
decide upon the loan to China, and hopes account of the war. Japan, on the other to send articles to satisfy the foreign mar-
that the United IStates will be invited to hand, now possesses sufficient, surplus money ket, even though the^trade is permitted by
join the group. to meet the demand, and for Japan the the British Government, the dissatisfac-
The political situation of China is still loan would be an ideal investment for her tions of the British n Japanese
consumers r

in a chaotic state, but the paper believes surplus money. The paper hopes that Jap- knitted goods will stop the trade in the
that the most important item in improving anese capitalists will realize the benefit of end.
ilie government and administration of China the loan, and be determined to 'supply the
The paper also asks the Japanese gov-
is to supply the country with necessary entire amount to China, if necessary. ernment to adopt proper measures to pre-
funds, as she is at present so financially de- To invite the United States to the group, vent the export of inferior articles, which
pressed that she is unable to undertake any the paper declares, would be the first step
cause foreigners to denounce Japanese
improvement either political or industrial. of co-operation between Japan and the
The paper does not believe that the pro- United States in investing in China. The manufacturers and merchants, thus entail-
test of the Quadruple group against the development of China, and opening up of
ing loss of confidence among foreign buy-
loan negotiation with a certain foreign ^ p locked resources of China would be ers in Jananese goods in general.
bank, is timely and proper, and declares thai equally profitable to the United States and
without paying any attention to another Japan. There are some who believes that The paper
declares that the peace talk is
loan China may desire to make, the repre- China should be opened up with only the premature, and the people of the Allies
still
sentatives of the group should quickly de- assistance will not pay any attention to tho peace cries
of Japan, but in fact it is an
cide in favour of the Chinese demand of the
impossible task for a poor nation like Japan raised by the enemy a.nd the neutral public.
loan of 100,000,000 yen. and it is necessary to co-operate with the Giving a flat refusal to all such Notes, the
In accepting the demand of China, Japan United States. As Germany is no longer Allies will keep on ftgnting until they aMain
should be prepared to supply a large part in the original Group, the paper hopes that the end for which fhev have already sacrific-
of the loan, as England, France, and Eus- the United States will be included in her ed the lives of their citizens, their commerce,
sia will not be able to meet the demand on place. industry, and money.
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4 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January, 6, 1917

GERMANY AFTER TWO YEARS First, through the complete defeat of the upon crushing Germany wholly and wip-
OF WAR allies, by Germany; ing her from the face of the earth."
Second, through the complete defeat of Regarding Belgium, ths statement is
(By Herbert Bayard Swope.) Germany by the allies ;
made: "Even with Belgium a dangteir
Herewith is presented a summary of the Third, through a compromise and the
point in our back and our flank, there 13
re-establiihment of conditions as they were
series of nineteen articles entitled "Inside no real desire in Germany 'to possess her
beJore the war;
th e German Empire/' which "The World" Fourth, the liberalization of the German land. We are anxious only dor such a
published daiily, beginning Nov. 4. They Empire. disposition of her future as will safeguard
dealt with ihe conditions of the Kaiser's The Germans no longer look to a decisive us, and it must always be borne in mind
victory over their enemies, but on the other
realm concerning which ibut little know- that in safeguarding u's Belgium will her-
hand, they are certain thai; their enemies
ledge has been afforded America, due to shall not be victorious over them. self be safeguarded."
So the
the inlerrupion or cessation of the ordin- first two of the "ways out" afford but lit- Germany will not officially guarantee the
ary channel's of communication. Because tle hope of a workable; settlement. The inviolability of thti former Belgian boun-
they form a contribution to third measure is one that most of the in-
contemporane- daries. In fact!, she has withheld such as-
tellectuals of the empire expect to see real-
ous history and possess therefore a referen-
ij d, either by direct arrangements with surance from all contiguous countries.
tial The "World's" articles, re-
value.
Poland, which was recently given a so-call-
the allies or through the defection of Rus-
vised, elaborated and illustrated, are to be
sia from the side of the allies -to i'he cause vd autonomous government, has not yet
published m book form by t e Century
of the central powers. received any definition of her territory.
Company. A sincere effort has been made The strongest reaction Germany pro-
to preserve, objectivity and to let the facts
The liberalization of Germany might
easily remove some of the obstacles in the duces a visitor to-day is the unalterably
onl
speak for themselves.
way of the allies' consent to a compromise, fixed determination of her people to gain
The high lights of "The World's" pic an honourable peace er suffer destruction.
but those who advocate it most earnestly
tures of Germany to-day are:
agree that the reform should not come until Regarding relations between the two
Her keen dcsne for peace, but not a countries, I said
after the war; that it would be unwise to
peace at any price '
Throughout Germany to-day the hatred
rebuild the political structure at this time., '

Germany's bel ef that fighting a sh e
war oil' defense; that her defeat mparts her
destruction;
Her hatred of America;
The menace and the possibility of the
resumption of ruthless boat warfare;U
The well-defined trend toward liberaliz-
ing the Government;
The unbroken spirit of the German peo-
ple, no longer certain of eventual victory,
but determined not to accept defeat;
The mobilization of her industries and
finance and the plans for the future;
The failure of the British starvation)
blockade through ti.e remarkable German
Bystematization
The great strength of her military posi-
tion and her conservation of man power
and war supplies;
The military occupancy of portions of
is for America is bitter ,and deep. It is jgel-
and further, that to do so now would be
seemingly to yield to the duress and coer- pable and weighs you down. All the re-
sentment, all the blind fury Germany oniae;
cion of Germany's enemies, which have
proclaimed tlheir intention of forcing a reserved for England alone has Ibleen ex:-
panded to include us and has been accen-
greater democracy upon the empire in lihe
effort to destroy the supremacy of the mili-tuated in liilie expansion. The Germans
have an outlet for their feeling against
taristic caste.
—
Although eleven separate interrogatories England 'they express themselves on the
have been addressed to the German Gov- battlefields and through the Zeppdins and
ernment by neutral nations regarding the submarines; but against: Amcr ca they lack
re-erection of Belgium, Germany has dec- a method of registering t' eir enmity. And
lined to give any assurance on that point, go th's bitterness: that cannot be poured
and while in the Chancellor's speech of a out has struck in and saturated the whole
few days ago he disavowed any original empire."
The grounds of the hatred the Germans
intention on the part of the empire to seize
Belgium, he gave no undertaking as to the feel toward us are:
present intent or plan. First, the American supplying of muni-
There is strong sentiment in Germany tions to the allies;
to-day tlrat her future will lie bound up Second, Britain's illegal blockade, for
with that of Russia and Japan forming a which we are held responsible, snce we
1

France and Belgium and Russia; "Dreibund of d scontent." Within the have not stopped it;
;

The German "road to the east" throngs last few weeks emissaries of Germany and Third, Britain's interference with P e
Austria-Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and Russia have met secretly for the purpose neutral mails, which we permit;
Turkey, and what it means to her; of bring ng the two countries together, and
:
Fourth, the allies' world-wide blacklist,
Germany's acceptance of the belief that though nothing has thus far developed, the which we are accused of tolerating;
American neutrality makes that of the Germang, whose influence has always been Fifth, the submarine doctrine America
other neutrals possible has compelled Germany to accept.
;
strong in Russia, still have hope.
Germany 's right guard against spies As in the other warring countries, it is Possibly there is a sixth clause which
Ludendorf, Hindenburg's shadow, and
evident that the fear of the accounting applies to the other belligerents as well ais
his commanding influence.
In making an epitome of the series, the
that each of the Governments must_ render —
Germany hatred born of envy engender-
causes each to defer the making of peace ed by the fact that America is out of the
first subject treated is:
until the most favourable opportunity. war and is prosperous.
The desire for peace is sitrong withini In a statement which I prepared with Jagow, a former Chief Secretary of State
the empire, but there 13 no belief that the the approval of Dr. Zimmermann, whose for Foreign Affa rs,
!

and Dr. Zimmermann,

end is near.| There is no definite artieulat- appointment of the Secretaryship of For- his successor, discussing the American at-
ied peace plan in Germany to-day; her dis- eign Affairs was announced a few day's ago titude toward the belligerents, epitomized
cussions are all along lines of generalities, and which was also sufbtmitted to the Chan- the ftCntimenti ef their country when they
A wide gulf separates her from vhe allies cellor, the Germans answer the question, said to me The American neutrality to-
:
'
'

in that Germany is willing to make a peace "Why do we fight:?" by saying, "We ward Germany is one of the head; toward
on the basis of the victories she has won fight for our existence a's a nation." The the allies it is one of the heart. What Ame-
and is winning, while the all es seek a claim is made that Germany has divorced rica does for the allies she does voluntarily
peace on -tjie basis of what they expect to herself from any thought of conqulest and and gladly; what she does for Germany
—
do the victories of the luifcure. Tb_ peace that she is now fighting defensively ishe does because she must."
question falls into three divis'ons in Ger- fighting, she says, for the right to live and There is a strong agitation in Germany,
many: First, the peace of victory, with to grow. at present held in check, which, however,
German imposed condition's a contingency — In German eyes, the nations .a-Perned does not lessen fife strength, for the resump-
that even the most entlhugiastic patriot no againVfc her are actuated by more selfish tion of the ruthless boat type of war- U
longer believes probable. motives. The statement reads: fare. It is a constantly growing menace,
Second, "Peace /with Honour," which "France publicly declared her intention! and many of the intellectual leaders of
means in substance a return to the status of possessing Alsace-Lorraine Russia is ; Germany believe that only peace can pre-
quo ante, which most of the reasonables in bent upon seizing European Turkey; Italy vent tlie plan being consummated. Its
Germany are eager to (see brought 0f the Austro-Hungarian adherents believe that indiscriminate sdnk-
about!; demands a part
and realm Rumania too has covetous eyes upon
:
— without warning would be the might-
Third, the peace of defeat, which haa no our allies' land 'n short, all the allies are iest blow deliverable at England, and at
mg
similarly actuated, wlrle England's a ms the same fame they feel it would satisfy
;
advocates.
As the 'Germans see it, peace can cotme —
r,re the most mons'irous of all —
ebe is bent the deep resentment against America
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5

Because (if his pail in forcing |he Gter- The German war loans now appro', i
with du sense of respon Utility to the snbjBcf
maiis to modify the plan 'of I' bout ftpera- '"ate $l(!,IH)0,l)()i), ). |,i ,pj| ( . ()
|'
t| n\ ,.,„„. peoples which any fair eh erver it admit.
tfons, and to COflduel it under if ti crnis 1

r mous ,iram, a striking increase has been It is a common thing to see displayed
j
in Bel-
'
warfare plan, Pregidenl Wilson ta cordial- shown in the total of sav ngs-lhank deposits. giuni pictures of King Albert ;

and his family, !

ly hated throughout the empire. His defeat Through th;, e, ablhslimeiil, of a sort of and in .captive France
photograph* of Pre*
would have been ha led as a great. Crorniian autocrat ie .socialism, in which the Govern- sklent Poincaro and Gen.
.Jollro.
—
victory not because Mr. Hughes was ment makes prevision for every detail of The Commission for Relief in lielgium
viewed as a friend of (l a-many, but be- national life, ineluding a compulsory civi-
plays a large part in the feeding of both the.
cause Wilson was regarded as an enemy. han labour, (he empire has beeome almost Belgians and the French.
There is actually
Hides- Am; riea .s able to remedy the self-sufficient and df-suppoiiing. Women a greater variety of food in Bejgium lo day
si

cond'tions by being [he moans of bringing lave entered every field of labour hereto-
than there is in Germany.
peace to the empire, the n \v generation in fore consecrated |o man, and, while (hey
The plight of the Polish, Uhuanian and
Germany will bo steeped in hatred for thia are doing well in their undertakings, they
Galician .peoples is tho worst of all in dis-
country, which w ll prove a. b'arrier be- form a large pari of t&ie problem that mu'st
tressed Europe. They live in a no man's
tween the two nations for years to come. be wrestled w th when peace arr'vos.
land, and relief is extremely difficult to get
The sp rit of the German people remain* Germany may be suffering privaiSon,
but si e is not starving, and she will not to them because of the restrictions the allies
unbroken, although their motto lias chang-
starve. Through ration cards issued ag- have placed upon the shipment of supplies,
ed from "s ogen" (conquer or win) tJ ainst stata food depots, she has organized
;

owing to the refusal of Germany to make the

"durchhahlen" ( old through, or 'stick it, her resources in such a way as to securo
sufficient
agreement as to their disposition demanded
out). If thy ce: ta'nty of victory has left an'd equitable distribution
throughout the empire. Her preparations
l»y the Allies. The American Jews are doing
them, they still have the conviction that a great work in this section so too is the
are such t' at, evm with abnormally bad ;

-they shall not be defeated. I was told and harvests, 'she c'culd la^t for years yet. It is Rockefeller War Relief Commission. The
Rockefeller Relief is also busying itsel f in an
I believe t' at be ore Germany suffered her- easy io buy luxuries in the country, but
effort to preserve European posterity by sav-
self to be overwhelmed her women would extremely difficult to buy the-necessari s.
The Government permits the sale of these ing the lives and the health of the prisoners.
be armed and stelnit linto the trenches. The Remaining Articles treated of
Led by the Liberals, and approved by only when 'an actual nped exists. So far Germany's Allies: Austria-Hungary, Bui.
the Emperor, there is a well-defined pro-
removed from actual want is the emp re
:

that the soup kitchens 'which have been garia and Turkev, and the general Balkan
gramme under way toward the establish-
established in the various big centres o9 situation, where many believe the war's deci-
mietnc of a more democratic form of govern-
sion will be found.
ment, which is to ave as it's main feature population are scantily patronized.
1

Ti e belief of the people in the incon- Germany and the Neutral Nations, and
responsibil ty of the Chancellor to the peo-
querability of their army is supreme. From how America's neutrality makes theirs pos-
ple through their Reichstag, instead of be-
the puivly military standpoint, Germany sible.
ing responsible only to thia Kaiser.
The plan was outlinitd in a striking in- ibekeves that if the war were to be stopped
How Germany Locks Her "Doors Against
overwhelm ng
:

Spies: the ordeal of search and inquest at

terview given me by Excellent Zimmer- to-day, she would be the
victor. In proof of this, she points out that the front'ers, both going in and going out;
mann, one of the biggest men in Germany
s'he holds 11.600 square miles of Belgium. all travel and wire and mail communication
to-day, who will bulk even larger when
France, 112,000 in Russia, 34,800 restricted and reduced in volume heavy ob-
that country's political stage is re'set by 8,400 in
:

in Serbia., 5,600 n Montenegro. Against stacles in the way of passport issuance.

t' te Liberals.
the im- Gen. von Ludendorf, Hindenburg's right-
There is small likelihood that the changes .his total of 172,400, not including
will Ibe made during the war, on the prin- mense mileage won in Falkenhayn's "Ruma- hand man: an intimate sketch of the genius
is bad business to swap horses
nian campaign, the General Staff adin ts who conceives the plans that Hindenburg
ciple that itj
that France holds 40.0. square miles of Al- puts into execution.
while crossing the 'stream.
satian territory and that Russia has 8,400 America and American Neutrality, asi
If the war has done nothing else, it has
miles in Gaiiicia and Bukowina. It sihould Seen by a German excerpts from a booklet :

taught the German people that after all

there may be |a middle course between
"world power and downfall." Thia dream
of a great world super-state, which is but
be said that Germany has lost almost all of enormous circulation which holds this
her great African colonies, that a part of country on to scorn and ridicule and which
Turkey is held by Russia and a small part may be said to express the beliefs of a large
1

of Austria is in Italian hands. section of the German public.

another name for a Germanized world, has
been largely dissipated. But all the fac- The statement was made to me by the
Gmeral Staff that ihe Anglo-French offen-
tions of political thought are unified mi
their devotion to their country; Germany's
sive on the Sommc had failed; that t e fil-
epiriiti hds not wavered; her courage still
lies cannot break through. Nor do tin 1

answers every test her soldiers 'are 'still

;
Germans delude themselves into the belief
ihat the test on t' e west front is merely
untouched in their bravery and skill and ;

physical; they know that the fight is a

every sacrifice that she asks is being met
Willingly, almost gladly. spiritual ono and he who keeps his spirit
The letmpiro's commerce is character- zed aflame will prove the final winner. And Face. Chi!d Very ill and
The Germans have now a total of almost Irritable. Verylichy. Soothed
by conservation for present needs and pre-
In 1,700,000 prisoners in the empire. Accord- and Healed by Cuticura.
paration for her plans for the future.
ing to the figures I got in Berlin, total
these there is no idea that I could find of "My little boy's head and face became
American German casualties are in the neighbour- covered with a rash. This developed into
dumping Germani-made goods in
of which about 1,100,000 a mass of
markets; she has no raw materials, and for hood of 2,700,000,
little watery pim-
ples which, upon bursting,
several years to >eome after peace she will
forms the net permanent loss.
formed into nasty sore erup-
toot have the money to buy them. Alfred Germany lays emphasis upon the fact that tions. They made him very
Br 'tain was the first) to order the intern- J) ill and irritable, and were
Lehmann. iho man who sent the Deutsch-
and leaders of ment of alien civilians, and that, it wis also very itchy. They
land to America one of the would come off leaving the
business li'V in Germany, declared to me only after England imprisoned something fiesh underneath bleeding.
years affcr the war Germam- **%e 26,000 German-, that Germany put into "I was advised to try
that for ten
would be busy binding- up her own oncentration camps the 6,000 English liv-
i
Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment and I did so. After using two boxes
wounds, and would need our help to regal .ij ij within th" empire/
of Cuticura Ointment and two cakes of Cu-
control of her own markets, instead of be-
The great problem in Belgium is th^ ticura Soap ho was absolutely healed."
has
The Gorman Government fosters com- refusal' of the natives to work. This (Signed) Mrs. Isabella McCIellan, 0, Wal-
1

caused the Germans to adopt the vast scale nut St., Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, Eng.,
binations of all sorts and has established July 29, 1915.
great Central Purchasing Bureaus. She of deportation that is now being put in
Transition force. Neither France nor Belgium is happv
Sample Each Free by Post
has established an Imperial
With 32-p. Skin Book. (Soap to cleanse
Commission to handle the economic adjust- under the military occupancy, but, apart and Ointment to heal.) Address post-card
ments of labour and capUial that the end from- the deportations, the German ride, for samples F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Char-
:

severe, suspicious, ruthless at times, carries terhouse Sq., London. Sold everywhere.
of the war will necessitate.
 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 6, 19 17

our commercial and industrial secrets, thing until it is f orced. The only interest
COMMERCE AND PATRIOTISM j

This could not have happened in the Seven- of the politicians who have captured the ad-
IN GREAT BRITAIN
teenth or Eighteenth Century. When! the ministration is to keep themselves in office,
•
French two 'hundred years before tried to with the least possible disturbance to the
weavers the death punish- exilsting order of things. Everything may
We saw the other day that a manufac- steal our skilled
ment was imposed by a jealous Parliament go as long as they remain. As for tlbe of-
said that
turer, speaking of t' e future,
accepted bribes to betray the ficials, they live inj a world of their own-,
on those who
money-making was not the greatest thing
industrial secrets of the country. There remote from the realities of life, and their
w tha world. It is true, and yet k was was then a National Policy bfuti the fafesez design is to add to their powers and their
;

almost completely forgotten in the nation- faire principles of t£ e Manchester School es iablishments. There 'is a real danger
al trade before ihe war. There was a time seduced Englishmen from those old ideals that England may be strangled by these
national trade and a national industry, two interests working together, the politi-
in the history of English commerce when of a
upon whiich the foundations of our great cal interest and the official interest. In
almost the w' ol e export and import trade
$es had been well and truly laid. Holland other days there was an organized commer-
j

of England was managed by regulated had bicien! seduced long before by the same cial interest, as well as a strong and in-
companies. „ There eompan'es, like the pernicious doctrines. And where Holland dependent House of Lords to counteract
Muscovy Company. Levar.it Company,
now, England will be unless our busi- such influences; but nowadays the lawyer,
the is

Merchant Adventurer?, and so forth, were ness community learrj once again to put he politician, and the official run undis-
1

country before money, and take up the turbed, like rats in some old disused malt-
composed altogether of Englishmen, and
work of national organisation in real ear- house. Our manufacturers like the coneys
they regarded nat onality as so important
:

nest. They are of the rock, are a timid folk.

a ma'lter that a member was not even al-
How is it to be done? It seems to and us also simple outside t'h'eir own business
lowed to marry a foiuign wife or to own that the only sound way is to organise, they believe tha,t; they get most by may
real property abroad. They were all sworn trade by trade and industry by industry. hanging in with the Government. They
by solemn oat'o to be faithful to K'ng and The miscellaneous collection of a whole deceive themselves. There is nothing lO
Company and to report anything which community is of little practical value, as be done except by pressure, and the pres-
might Ihe dangerous •*> the realm of Eng- the diversity of interest between one trade sure must be sharp and effective. If the
land or the interests of their trade. These and anothtr prevent effective work. The manufacturers could enlist the co-operation
rules and oaths were no empty forms; they organisation which is to succeed must be of their workpeople and the alliance of the
were the result of hard experience in the a
business organisation with practical agricultural interest there might then be
straggle for national independence, and aims, and a nucleus of common practical a power strong enough to lay down and
they embodied a national ideal, an acknow- interest to keep its members together. carry through a national policy on a basis
ledgment V at in trade there was something
There are many people who are even now of production. But there is an infinite
greater than money. The great Companies
sitting still in the vain expectation! that, amount of spade work to be done, and no
aro.;e outwar and national poverty; the Government will step in and do the one as yet seems willing
of
We 'have
to do it.
they made their way by .organisation! and work. That Englishmen should entertain seen some amateur attempts, but so far
the pursuit of the national ideal, and there —
much
epch an idea is in itself almost) a sign of they have resulted m little or nothing.
was a time when Germany was .as
degeneracy. The Government will do no- "Morning Post." ,

penetrated by Brit'sh trade as England waa

by Germany before t'he war. We are apt
— even
j

Germany credit or discredit..;

to give
as some people think—for organisation,
and Germany learned
forget that the las-

son from England and, excellent copyist

as she is, improved upon that lesson. The

Germans have studied
land with a reverence arid care which is a
the history of Eng-
Quality
compliment to the greatness of our past,
but their purpose was no compliment to With Lea & Pen-ins' sauce, a few
our present, for they designed by imitating drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or
those methods which We had forgotten,
cheese, &c, are all that is required to
and that spirit which had waxed dim with-
impart the most delicious piquancy and
in us to take our place in the world.
flavour.
of us are not too old to remember
Moss
the hordes of German clerks who swept The QUALITY and concentration of its in-
over this country some twenty years or so gredients make a little of this sauce go a long way.
ago, and freely entered almost every mer-
cantile and shippinlg business. Our busi-
ness men. whose chef d^siir'e wa's 'n fact

to obtiain cheap labour, made almost a vir-

tue of employing these commercial spies,

and read lessons to young Englishmen on
the virtues of German frugality. Ag a
matter of fact not the most meagre clerk
could have lived on the pittance those Ger- ORCES
mans received from the Gradgrinds who
employed them, but they were subsidised
upon a national system by the German em-
ployers, and their purpose Wag to steal all
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Weekly Edition
#±BfiQ -Mftfr

RKilSTIHIU AT THH G.P.O

No. 2] AS A NBWSrAPBR. TOKYO. JANUARY 13, .917. •is. fit 66 <H ft M »J
Vol. LXV.

The Japan Weekly Mail NEWS AND NOTES A strange story

is told that a sewing needle
about all iu the body of a
lias travelled

WEEKLY EDITION The new .battleship Hyuga, sister ship to woman named Ushj Oga, aged 54, of the
the Yannishiro, vv. ich is building at the town of Urado, City of Kochi, of Kochi pre-
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. Mitsubishi Dockyard & Engine Works al fecture, for a period of forty years.
Nagasaki, is expected to be launched on About forty years ago the woman got a
tiie 27th at 10.20 a.m. The dimensions of small needle stuck into her thigh accidental-
the new battleship have been announced ly, and since then felt nothing of it lodged
THE JAPAN MAIL as follows, by the Navy Office:
in her flesh until 1913 when she began to
AND —
Displacement 31,260 tons; Length suffer a great deal of plain in the legs. She
683 feet; Breadth.. 94 feet; Chief Guns^- then received medical attention, but under-
THE JAPAN TIMES Twelve 14-inch guns; Auxiliary Guns 39 — went no operation. But about three weeks
BOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS —
guns Horse Power 45,000 h.p. Speed- -

ago while she was rubbing, one hand against

—
; ;

23 knots Principal Engine Parson 'a

;
another she felt something pricky and
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 Quadruple Turbine. found the very needle lost sight of in her
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 A report from Karuizawa says that ice-
body lying there half corroded.

skating there ha.s become exceedingly

popular on account of the breaking of ice
on Suwa Lake, and all skaters who pro-
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
ceeded to Suwa wont thence to Karuizawa.
Karuizawa is experiencing a record
Single copies Sen 15 each
crowd this winter, and at present, as there
had gone mad and seizing Ms
A shocking murder is reported tJ have
been committed by a man named Kichiuye-
mon Nagao in the town of Minakuchi,
Koga-gun, Shiga prefecture, on the 2nd
inst. He
1

„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each daughter aged 9 swore he had dreamed

is no other good ice-skating place besides
One month Sen .50 ti e Hokkaido, all skal'lers of Tokyo, Yoko- that she was possessed with a demon. He
Three months Yen 1.50
hama, and other parts of the country are then thrust a scythe into her mouth cutting
gathering at Karuizawa.. Among the not- her throat. He hacked the lifeless body
Six months Yen 3.00 blefe who skated at Karuizawa recently in many places and finally took to flight.
One year Yen 6.00 were Mr. Bastin the Belgian Consul, Mr. Alarmed at this terrible news the police
Elket, the skating expert and others.
in the neighbourhood lost no time in
tracking the homiqjde, until they suc-
CONTENTS An official dis&ptch received here on the ceeded in arresting him in the heartl of
5th Ernsta States that German submarine com- the Matsuo-san hills in
News and Notes the town limits.
17 merce ra ders are now very active off the
On examination he was found to be
coasts of Portugal and Spain, the centre of
Thinks Women of Japan Are Backward 18
the ruthless warfare b ing the coast extending
medially deranged at the time of his
crime, though he had long been free from
Lieut. -General Aoki Future Military from Lisbon to the Spanish ports of Finis-
attack of insanity, to which he had once
terre, Vigo, Gijon and Bilbao. The result is
Adviser 18 that there have been victims of German TJ been subject.
boats almost every, day. Three or four enemy
The ArmThg of Merchantmen 1!)
submarines are in "ambush" off the port of The warship Chiyoda of the coast defence
Bilbao now and the city consequently is in service,grounded on a sunken rock in the
Public Gaze Turns Towards the Diet. . 19
a paralysed state. The coast from Lisbon Sh monoseki channel early on Monday morn-
(Foreign Office To Have Five Commis- to Bilbao, therefore, is warned as being in ing, but although two large holes were made
the most dangerous sphere of the submarine on her sides, she succeeded in refloating
sioners 20\
campaign. herself by her own power.

The European War 21 The Chiyoda left Por.fc Arthur on January

"The Distant Snow Clad Mountains." sixth for Kure for repairs, and it was early
Mir. John Burihan's Weekly Summary which is the Imperial New- Year- Poem sub- on Monday morning as she was passing
seems to have greatly inspired
ject for 1917, through the Shimonoseki channel, near the
of Events 22
Japanese poets, for the number of poems Kanefuse light house, north of Mioji, the cur-
Germany's Peace Proposals 23 submitted in the new year poetry competi- rent was so strong that she became unmanag-
tion at the Imperial Palace from various able running soon on the rock.
Situation at Athens 24 parts of the Empire this year shows a re- The Captain of the boat at once set the
markable increase, compared with last year. pumps at work, as the water was rushing
Cupboard 'Is Now Bare of Potatoes in into the holds from the two holes on the
Altogether about 37,000 verses were present-
sides, and immediately wired to Kure for
r Parte 25 ed to the Court poetry office, of which 31,020
poems have passed the first examination. At assistance, but before help arrived she had
Entente Hold in Bomo Meeting of Im- the final examination only six poems will refloated.

be selected and be read in the august pre- The Chiyoda is a historic vessel having
port 26 participated in the engagement of the Yel-
sence of the Emperor and Empress. In the
Mr. Lodge Completes Speech in Senate 26 number of verses sent in to the Court for low Sea in the Japan-China war, in which
Competition, Tokyo prefecture isi said to she took an active part. She was built in
Maritime Customs in China 1916 27
head the list, the prefectures of Aichi, Kyoto England in 1890 and is a const defence boat
German Kultur and German Police Rule 27 and Niigata coming next. of 2,430 tons.
 i8 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 13, 19 17

THINKS WOMEN OF JAPAN ARE OKUMA ON PEACE LIEUT.-GENERAL AOKL FUTURE

BACKWARD MILITARY ADVISER
Marquis Okuma, former Prime Minister
and the President of the Peace Society of
The January issue of the "Toa no Lieut. -General Nobusurni Aoki, who it
Hikari" (Ex Oriente Lux) contains seve- Japan, has expressed his opinion on the Ger-
ral interesting articles by prominent
Jap- is reported will be shortly engaged as ad-
man peace proposal for the "Yorodzu," of
to
anese upon the question of the policies which the following is a translation: viser to the President of China, returned
be adopted after the war for the develop- Tokyo Wednesday afternoon. He has been
ment of Japan. The German peace move may end in to

Mr. Gendo Miwada writes an interesting failure because of the mediation of Amer- long in China, Where he was stationed by
article upoia th e proper education of
Jap-
ica, but the main question is whether or not the order of the Central Staff Office to
anese women after the close of the war. which he belongs. understood he
both sides have the strength to carry It is
He points out five defects in present-day has returned home by the order in connec-
They seem still to
Japanese women, and declares that it is on the fighting.
necessary that the Japanese women should have the necessary power, however, at tion with his engagement as adviser to
these faults and pre-
endeavour to correct present and therefore I may say that President Li Yuan-hung, and will again
pare them'selves for their fu'Mire activities.
peace were concluded under the present proceed to China after a few weeks' stay
The Japanese women, says Mr. Miwada,
if

lack the ability of organization, and m

the circumstances the war would result in no- in the capital.
past while they had been developing their thing decisive. The greatest war history has
conflict between peace and
Interviewed in the train by some re-
individual ability, they had not organised ever witnessed is a
between freedom porters, Lieut.-General Aoki stated among
themselves for any movement or purpose. militarism and a struggle
Individually, he says, Japanese women are and despotism, and to conclude peace when other things that the arms used by the
they is not yet on her knees is to endorse
not inferior 'to those in Europe and Germany
No- Chinese army are mostly German,
the
themselves for their parents, the existence of Prussian militarism.
have sacrificed
Japanese arms coming next in order.
husbands and children, but they have than I
thing could be more dangerous this.

never worked for ihe sake of national

ques- believe that the Allies will not easily come Ti ere are, of course, arms of other foreign
to talk about peace before the enemy
There are many organizations es- gives
tions. countries also in use in the Chinese army,
tablished by Japanese women, but they ont his peace terms substantially, and when
women and how peace will be restored is really an so that
one may expect an exhibition of
have not done any service, as the
themselves lack the ability of strongly or- interesting question, but it is very difficult arms of various countries in Chinese bar-
pur- The
ganizing and getting together for one for any one to predict regarding it. without going a military
racks to
pose. Allies will, I observe, continue fighting
Secondly, he says that the Japanese wo- vigorously as long as they do not gain al- museum. Now Japanese arms are gradual-
men lack economic ideas, and they should vantages in the eastern and western fronts ly increasing especially since the outbreak
the
take more interest in everyday life and and the Balkan theatre of war, and more- European war.
economics of their household. He says over peace is impossible unless the return of of the
double A
noteworthy tendency is the growth of
that the Japanese are leading a Alsace-Lorraine, the restoration of the ter-
life, so to speak, and while
they have to American enterprise. Many American cap-
ritory occupied by the Germans, reparation
possess the full variety of the Japanese of italists and business men, who have derived
the damage done, the restoration
dress, they have to have also
European for
Triest to Italy, the complete restoration of gieat profits and enriched themselves in the
dresses. They eat Japanese food, but also Belgium and the cession of the enemy's colo-
Europeon war, are coming to China and
European dishes appear at their table. nies in the Orient and the South Sea are
Such matters might! be of only small con- to invest their means in commer-
women pledged. The continuation of bloodshed is seeking
cern, but in these matters Japanese humanity, but cial and industrial undertakings in China.
a very deplorable thing for
show their lack of judgment in daily af- in order to bring permanent peace to the This is a matter worth paying attention to,
fairs. Even in the question of food, it is down
world, I believe we must not yet lay and calling for the consideration on the
not necessary to stick to purely J apanese
think our arms.
food, but also it is an absurd idea to part of Japanese.
that purely European dishes should be China is still in
The political situation in
WUi proper judgment, the good HOKKAIDO IMMIGRATION INCREASES
eaten. Some people are inclin-
and a chaotic condition.
points of the two could be picked up,
ideal food for the Japanese of to-day
During last year the number of cases of ed to attribute the situation to the political
an
be found. Ordinarily women refuse to use
immigration to the Hokkaido, as registered strife between the North and South, but
meat in Japanese dishes, but there is no at the Hokkaido Immigration Office, stood this is not the correct survey of the situa-
pro-
reason that meat could not be so used at 23,770 persons of 12,658
households, show-
such useful judgment persons apportioned tion, which is to be attributed to strife be-
perly. The lack of ing an increase of 6,727
and knowledge causes a waste of money to 3,762 households over that of the previous' tween the rulers and the ruled. But thera
is no fear of an outbreak* of
another revolu-
and material. It is said that the Japanese year. populace are
because the Chinese
wastes one-third of the meat, as they do not tion,
of which
ctuite tired and weary of civil war,
know how to use the rest. In the matter While the educa- At
largest to develop the country. they have had enough in the past.
of houses, women, who have the impossible
attention, and tion of wom;u is Shanghai there are assembled many influen-
]

neglected ft is
interest, are not paying any healthy progress
by the for the nation to make tial leaders of the southern elements
in-
while the country is so often scared has
houses The Japanese family system which cluding Tseng Chun-hueng, Sun Yat-sen,
black plague and other epidemics, peculiar institution
a
Chang Chi and Hu Han-min, but for what
long a history, is
are not improved at all.
Whenever the so
declares that it is
po- of the country, but he pur-pose thev are there is quite unknown.
spread of the pest is heard, th e entire keep up a syetem as
catching a wrong attempt to
Chun-hueng and Sun 1 at-sen
pulation eagerly set themselves to mo- Tseng •

but there is no Japanese house it

has been in the past. It should be ave
>'
apparently abandoned their for-
rats, the progress ol
dified and improved with and are interested
which is built in such a manner that the individual- mer ambitions.
living of rats within the house is
impos- the country. While to import in business enterprises to winch tney
nations as is absurd, to
houses ism of other it is, their efforts ui
In many points, Japanese are determined to devo'e
in the former manner
sible.
for ever continue As to Premier Tuan Chi-
could be easily improved by women. old customs of the
future
occurrence is equally absurd. The jui, he seems to be^ greatly misunderstood
He also attacks the .frequent to suit present
,

large country could be improved <hy many of his countrymen

as well as by
of divorces, and says that such a up tnc pe-
country and es- conditionw, and while keeping
He not so ambitious a man
number is a shame to the Japanese. is
is necessary
culiar spirit of the country it understands Japan
I

pecially to its women. He believes that as supposed, and he well

care- to take up the good
points of t e cus-toms
-

of Japan.
the cause of mosHi divorces f? due to and the real capacity and strength
marriages. of other lands. Feng Kuo-ehang. the new
lessness in concluding that the im- In that
respect.
The Japanese women are inferior to
men Fconcludes by saying
especially Tiee-PresWent is
-the foremost of the GhW-
they p-.-v pv-nt of Japanese women, understands that
in the matter of education, and while He fully
most import- es e statesmen.
can their education, is one of the
!

Japan for her develop-

are intellectually inferior, not only on
!

seriously con- China must rely

they not obtain the respect and
admiration ant -...after -.which must be ment and progress.
of men, but they are unable to assist men sidered wi future.
 January 13, iQ'7j THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL
THE FOOD SHORTAGE PUBLIC GAZE TURNS TOWARD
THE ARMING OF MERCHANTMEN
THE DIET
In connection with the arming of mer- The striking shortage of foodstuff iu

chant steamers, it is fdrther learned that Germany to-day is once rnoro endorsed
With the actual opening of the Diet only
$ho Government originally submitted the by an authoritative report from Switzer- twelve days
off, th political situation becanft
master to the shipping concerns to sound land received in a certain quarter here
exceedingly critical, and opinions have
their views preparatory to taking measures. yesterday. According reliable 'is- to this been expressed that the present session of
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha has already
patfch, the grain crop in Germany last tho diet will not progress smoothly. The
convened a meeting Board of Direc-
of the
y car, showing as it does an increase of attitude of the Cabinet lias also changed
tors and discussed the matter. As i!*ic re-
';.f.00.000 Ions mpared with that for towards the political parties, and since the
( «

sult of tlie conference, the company at once

1915, is far less than the normal crop beginning of the y ar, all parties have been
started invest iga' ions into the matter and
before the war. The potato-crop last year preparing tor the coming struggle* in the
telegraphed to its branches abroad to as-
only twenty-one million tons, while it Diet, which they believe will
is
certainly eome.
certain the views and attitude of the for- was
fifty million tons in 1914 and fifty-
A report says that the Cabinet Ministers
eign governments about the proposal. The one million Ions in 1915. The potato
have recently seen Prince Yamagala and
replies and reports from those branches stock in Germany which totalled 80 mil-
that the meeting with the I'rince
having been already received th» company lion tons after the crop in 1915, decreased
shows their anxiety over the outcome of
will shordy hold another conference of to 27,900,000 tons last year, and was of
far inferior quality, and, in view of these th« coming session. Another says that the
directors and make its final decision which
facts, the German Government has re* appointment of Dr. R. Mizuno as Vice-
will be submit- d to the Government
duced the daily consumption of potatoes Minister of the Department of Home Af-
through the Ommun'cations Department.
to 94ll>. per head, since January 1. fairs, is a preparation of the Cabinet against
Tiie Naval Authorities are quoted as The supplies of meat, milk and fatty an emergency. Dr. Mizuno wa3 formerly a
stating that t e question of arming the matters in Germany are daily threatening
leading member of the Seiyukai, and he only
merchantmen originated in the movement to grow short. Though there is no state-
resigned from the party in order to take up
of the shipping concerns, who applied to ment made as to the grain stocks Germany
seized in Rumania, it is considered to
his position in the Department of Home
the American Government through the
Affairs.
Foreign whe- amount
Office authorities to ascertain to only two million tons, the
The Terauchi Cabinet is also preparing
greater part of which, however, will be
. ther the American Government, would per- to communicate with the leaders of the poli-
given to Austro-liungary and others and tical parties upon diplomatic questions, atad
mit the passage of armed merchantmen
Germany herself is to take but a small it is said that within a few days, Count
through* the Panama Canal. The motive
portion thereof. According to the Ger- Terauchi will invite Viscount Kato, Mr.
of their movement is supposed to have ori- man press, the scarcity of foodstuffs is Hara and Mr. Inukai
to his official resi-
ginated in the advice of shipping concerns now keenly throughout Germany and
felt dence, and discuss the problems in this
in allied countries. The latter, some time the from neutral countries are
supplies 1
connection, and especially upon the Chinese
becoming more difficult to obtain. The policy and the peace problem in Europe.
ago, suggested to their Japanese confreres
German authorities are demanding of the It is reported that Messrs. Hara and Inu-
the idea of arming merchant vessels in
\ai would not oppose the Government poli-
people the utmost curtailment in eating,
view of the activities of enemy submarines. cies on diplomatic affairs, and would prob-
but whether or not the German nation can
The Naval Authorities are ready to fur- ably give their support to the Cabinet. But
endure her hardships until the next crops,
nish the necessary weapons, officers it is still doubtful what attitude Viscount
and is quite problematical. The dispatch
Kato will take
in the matter, and it is
men for the arming any states that Prussia has decided to release
of the steamers at
likely that he will not give any definite
time, though they have riot as yet received those :kw in prison with a viev to sup- reply on the occasion, on the ground that
formal applications' for help. The mer- plementing her Army. on such an important question he has to
chant steamers of the allied countries each consult his fellow members.
carry four 3-inch guns as a rule, and the EDUCATIONML DEPTS PLAN'S All interested in politics are now watching
Naval Authorities consider similar equip- the attitude of Viscount Kato, as the future
ment will suffice for Japanese ships. They The programme for the next academic of the present session of the Diet will be
are of the opinion that the arming will be year, as prepared 'by the Education Depart- greatly affected by the attitude of the Ken-
of very little use to tramp steamers or sma 1 ment in accordance with their educational seikai and Viscount Kato. its strong leader.
1

steamers with a speed not exceeding 14 policy relating to the provision of schools
knots, 'Tout the measure, if resorted fo in under the Government control, is interest- CHENGCHIA TUN AFFAIR DRAGS
the ocean liners of the Nippon Yusen Kai- ing. The programme shows thalt the estab-
sha, Toyo Kisen Kai'sha or Osaka Shosen lishment of the new Hokkaido University The Japan-China negotiations over the
Kaisha, will be of great service for safe- has been fully decided upon and it will Chengchiatun affair have been resumed be-
guarding them from the afeack of enemy be commenced in September this year. tween the Japanese Minister and the Chi-
Ubmarines. It is presumed that the Education De- nese Foreign Minister, says a Peking dis-
An official of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha partment has in consideration the estab- patch. Baron Hayashi, Japanese Minister,
is quoted as stating that the question of lishment of an independent agricultural went to the Foreign Office yesterday after-
arming merchantmen engaged in the ocean college and the separation of the College noon and interviewing Dr. Wu Ting-fang,
voyage to Europe and America is being of Economics from the College of Law in the Chinese Foreign Minister, expressed
1 1

Studied as a problem of momentary im- the Tokyo Un'versity will be made .Japan's opinion re establishment of the
portance by the Board of Directors of the for t'he purpose of making the former Japanese police stations in North Manchuria
Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the Osaka an independent establishment, and this and Eastern Mongolia, and demanded the
Shosien Kaisha, which are running a regu- course of action may also possibly reply of the Chinese 'Government. Dr. Wu
lar steamer service to Europe. The ques- be "followed by the Kyoto Imperial Ting-fang replied that he would submit the
tion, however, requires deliberate study as University. But the last considera-
matter to the consideration' of a cabinet con-
the matter not only involves considerable tion will probably debar the educational
ference and give a definite reply according
expenses, but also has a grave bearing authorities from adopting the measure for
to the decision of the Ministers. The inter-
under International Law. The company the present on account of the greater ex-
view thus ended without arriving ait any
authorities are making investigations bate penses entailed. When the new university definite conclusion.
the matter in order to weigh the advant- proposed becomes a matter of fact, the
ages and disadvantages of the enforcement supply of students to the new institution
of the measures. Even in case the measure by the present high schools, which are creasy of high schools, at least to the num-
is decided upon, the companies concerned limited in number, will not be sufficient to ber of three though the programme under
will not make public details La view of the meet the demand. review provides for the increase of two
wide-spread activities of enemy agents. This inevitability will necessitate the in- schools of the grade.
 20 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL January 13, 1917
NEW SCIENCE LABORATORY HELP TO FOREIGN OFFICE TO HAVE FIVE WRECK OF THE KAIHO MARU
INDUSTRIALISM
COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Nakabayashi, First Engineer, and
Baron Shibusawa and on the
others
committee of the Scientific Laboratory met The Government has decided to create the fprty-nine others of the steamer Kaiho
on January and decided, it is report-
fifth office of commercial and industrial commis- Maru which was wrecked off Prataa
ed, that the system and plan of the Labo-
sioners in the Foreign Office. These com- Island on November 10th, returned ta
ratory will be made public about January
15th. missioners will be stationed at various im- Kobe recently on board the steamer
The Laboratory will be established to en- portant cities and towns in foreign countries
America Maru.
courage the Vudy and
investigation of and engage in investigations mainly into com-
scientificmatters and to advance the in- mercial
According to Mr. Nakabayashi, .the
and industrial conditions in the coun-
dustrial condition of Japan, and further steamer Kaiho Maru left Kobe on Novem-
the Laboratory aims to stimulate tries where they are stationed, with a view
the in-
ber 6th for Calcutta, and on the eleventh
ventive mind of the Japanese and improve to furnishing Japanese commercial and in-
productive efficiency. the first mate on the bridge saw the break-
It intends to keep dustrial circles with knowledge and informa-
in close touch with the industrial circles ing of waves in front of the steamer, and
tion concerning commerce and industry^
of the country, and the entire world as
well. making tours of inspection to various dis- before it could be stopped it had stranded.
The crew at once lowered a boat, but it
The full prospectus of the Laboratory, tricts in case of necessity. To begin witn,
which will soon be published, says that it five commissioners will be appointed with was smashed against the side of the
will undertake pure scientific investigation, the opening of the new fiscal year, commenc- steamer, and it was decided that until
application of scientific discoveries and sci- ing April next and will be stationed at Lon- the sea became calmer, no attempt of
ence to industries, investigation on special don, New York, Shanghai, South America escape could be made.
subjects on request, education of scientific and in the South Sea islands. The commis- The place where the steamer atianded
investigators, encouragement of inventions sioners will be appointed from among able was about ten miles off Pratas Island,
and discoveries, and public lectures. men in commercial and industrial circles, as
where she struck a large horse-shoe shap-
Special attention will be given to the their function is purely commercial and in- ed> coral reef, within which' were seen the
application of scientific investigation of dustrial,, having no connection with diplo- remains of six steamers which
had prob-
industries, and ihe Laboratory plans that matic or political affairs. The former com- ably met the same fate as the Kaiho Maru.
in this direction, investigations regarding mercial commissioner? had been attached to
eleckr city and electro-chemistry, instru- the Department of Commerce and Agricul-
On the 14th the sea became a little
ments of precision, chemical compounds of ture. calmer and the First Mate lowered a boat,
medicine, dyes%u$*S and rubber, food stuffs and together with several men started for
and beverages, oils, protection from mine- Pratas Island, but no trace of the boat
LOCAL SERICUL TUR/STS ARE
ral fumes, prevent on of mine explosions,
:

or the crew could since be ascertained.

resistance and motion of rteamsh ps, ex-
SUPERSTITIOUS Meanwhile the huge waves damaged the
.

plosives and guns, fire and earthquake proof
buildings, will be made as soon as the nec-
essary equipment are installed.
TO IMPROVE TOKYO'S EDUCATION
steamer every day, and the crew In board
Many superstitious beliefs prevail in could not do anything but await their fate.
Japan as in England. The following ac- On November 27th, .seventeen of the crew
count, brief as it is, may give an idea tried to lower a raft, but it was broken
what kind of superstition sway the minds before it touched the water. In the after-
of Japanese, sericulturists. The Patron noon, hey launched a boat, and finally
1

The Tokyo City Council has decided to Deity of Sericulture in Japan is generally reached Pratas Island after a five hours
appropriate the sum of 150,000 yen Which believed to be Ukemochinokami, who is struggle with the elements.
is the increased amount of the Ciky's in-
fabled to have been slain by Susanoono- Pratas Island is about four miles in
the tramway service Mikoto, brother of the Sun-goddess Ama-
come from together circumference, and is not inhabited. On
with 630,000 yen which is provided for terasu-Omikami long ago and out from the the shore were seen many human bones,
in ordinary year's budget for education for part of his face occupied by his eyebrows
probably of the crew of the six steamers
M.'e purpose of increasing the number of
grew a lot of silkworms, besides Avhich cat-
tle grew out of his temples, etc.
wrecked on the reef. They were unable
elementary schools in the city, between the
This tradition justifies the superstitious to obtain anything to eat on the island,
academic years of 1916 and 1927. It has
sericulturists im worshipping the deity. In but an antique hen and a cat. They
been decided however to spend only 100,000
during the current year out of the 150,000 most districts when the silk trade is pro- caught and ate the hen, but the cat es-
yen above referred to. And next year 100,- sperous every temple and shrine distributes caped capture.
000 yen will also be derived from the same talismans to devotional sericulturists who On December 4th, the seventeen sailors
source. By this means the city autl'orities are thereby gawd from failure in the crops. repaired their boat and proceeded to
iritiend to increase the number of schools of In Ibaraki prefecture, the shrine called Hongkong. The others remained on me
the primary grade to 86. "Kokage (li'ierally 'shadow of silkworm') steamer, and were rescued by Ihe st earner
After 1927 the city intends, it is leu-nod, Jinja" is, as a tradition has it, dedicated Kaijo Maru on December 18th.
to Princess Konjiki, daughter of Great King
to make further necessary arrangements
for the improvement of city education in
Einyi of old China. The fair Princess, be-
JAPAN SIGNIFIES HER CONSENT TO RULES
conformity with the needs of the times. ing ill-treated by her step-mother was firsr
exiled into the mountains inhabited by
It was announced on the 6th inst. that
lions and next to mountains occupi d by
TRAMS HAD HAPPY NEW YEAR hawks or sometimes sent adrift on the Japanese Government had informed, the
French Ambassador here on December 28th
wide main or buried alive, but still she
The new year has proved a very pros- that the resolutions passed by the Econo-
lived. So jealousy drove her step-mother
perous one for the Tokyo Electric tram to resort to the measure of sending her to
mic Conference of the Allies held at Paris
bureau. During the' first three days of the last June, had been acknowledged by the
sea again in a vessel built of mulberries
Gov-
new year, the number of passengers of the and at last the Princess reached the harbour Japanese Government, The French
cars in Tokyo totalled 2,410,000, with ag; ernment asked Japan to recognise the
in th e bight called Toyorano-ura in Hita-
gregate receipts of about 100,000 yen. Com- chi province, Ibaraki prefecture. And resolutions, through the French. Ambas-
pared with the corresponding period of last there she died but out of her corpse grew sador.
year, this shows an increase of 400,000 in silkworms. ThBe belief gave rise to the The Japanese Government consent d to
the number of passengers, and about 20,000 custom of worshipping Princess Konjiki the resolutions passed at Paris, and in-
yen in the company's income. among the silk trade men in that locality framed France •ha, J-^pm believ d the
Meanwhile articles left in the cars by A
few remarks are necessary as to the I
resolution was passed so as to have a sinii-
cheerful passengers on the New Year's Days talismans above referred to- They are of lar policy adopted by all the allies, and
were extraordinarily numerous. Altogether paper, bearing in particular cases the j
that according to the peculiar situation
827 articles were forgotten in the trams figure of a cat catching a rat, or the faces (
and condition of each of the allied coun-
during the first three days, among which of "Tengu" gobbins with long protruding tries, regulation's could be adopted and
were purses, hats, gloves, neckcloths, com- noses, which are sometimes bent at the also exeept ofns to the rules could be made
;

forters, packages, etc. point n the case of "Karasu Tengu."

i by he laAv of each nation.
 January 13, 1917] HlK J/U'AN WEEKLY MAIL 21

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT communique reports. "Wo
seized two attacked one Russian regiment along the
posHs to the north of Boamont llamel, and,
railway south west of Focsani, but being mcfi
KOK CS A.I-KEUTEB al'(e r repulsing the enemy counter-attack.-.,

London, Jan. 3. —
Kield-Marshal Sir Dou- consolidated them. We made a successful
day-light raid, on a wide front south-east
by the Russian fire retreated and ceased hi a
glas Haig announces, in his Wednesday even, attacks. One Russian Ifogimont
Ku.-iilier
oi Arras, and penedirated as far as the
ijpg commuiniirme, that the enemy's artillery, performed a strenuous attack on Gulianka,
in the morning, owed much activity in the enemy's third liinir, destroying many dug
si! seizing this place and taking prisoner G
of-
neighbourhood of Souehez and in the south- outs and damaging the opposing defences. ficers and 205 soldiers, also 5 guns
and 8
ern half of the Ypres salient.
We took 240 prisoners. machineguns. The village Kiovens was also
"Since Christmas Day, our aeroplanes
KOKUSAI-REUTER taken and the enemy was pressed back in the
have bombed a number of places of mili-
London, Jan. 5. —
Field-Marshal Sir tary importance,
behind the enemy's lines,
;
southern direction. According to supple-
Douglas Haig, in his evening communque witli good results." mentary reports a British cuirassed motor-
—
on Thursday, says: "We made successful KOKUSAI-1'.EUTEE
ear sallied forth, on December 30, on the
roadway Brailov-Vizira along the Danube
raids out the enemy trenches to the north-
east of Arras.
London, Jan. 7. —
Field-Marshal. Sir
On two occasions we enter- Douglas Haig, in his Sunday even ng com- inflicting heavy losses upon the enemy.
'

ed the foe's positions in the neighbourhood — In the Dobrudja the enemy performed a
We drove off a party en- repulsing an enemy"We
munique reporis: were successful in
of Wytschacte. series of attacks near Mac in, but they were
attack on Beauniont-
deavouring to approach us lio the east of Hamel. all repulsed and the enemy pushed back.
Armentieres."
We also made a successful raid
on the enemy trenches, south of Armen- Caucasus front. West of Kalkit the Rus-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE tieres, where' we took 19 prisoners. A sian scouts pierced a Turkish defense taking
—
London. Jan. 6. Router's correspondent short heavy bombardment, in the morning a number of prisoners and arms.
with the British Headquarters in France preceded an attempt by the Germans to kokusai-retjter
says there is ceaseless activity on the Bri- enter our tranches, south-west of Wyts-
itish front which is now nearly one hund
—
London, Jan. 4. The long stubborn re-
schaete. We drove off the attack in dis- treat of the Russians, to the Sereth River
red miles long. The motto is "no rest for order, the enemy suffering considerable line, stretching across the 'land on the
the enemy." The guns never cease their losses. Our fire also broke up an enemy threshold of Moldavia is now virtually over.
ruthless work of destroying the German attempt north of Ypres to raid our lines
The army under General Falkenhayn is
defences and taking their human toll. The under cover of an intense bombardment."
now approaching Focsani and Fundeni
Germans are most persevering in the work The French communique, on Sunday bridgehead. These two ..positions are the two
of repairing but it must be a dishearten- evening, announced that there had been a main points in this 50-mile line of fortifica-
ing competition. This is an eternal mak- lively artillery struggle in the sector round
tions. It seems clear that the two armies
ing good of the torn wire entanglements, N'euport-les-Bains in Belgium.
are on the eve of a big battle, which will
breached parapets and obliterated trenches The German official communique staves have important consequences.
against the everWelling volume of devas- that the British attack south of Arras broke
tation. down under the fire of the German guns.
The correspondent emphasises that it is The weather has restricited fighting. The River Sereth is a tributary of the
an suppose that because the
illusion to Danube. It rises as the Great and Little
Brf'ish hold only one-fourth of the western ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT Sereth in the Crown land of Bukowina in
front, their share in the struggle can be Carpathians,
the and flows south-east
[OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY J
expressed by this ratio. "It is a question through Moldavia, and then S.S.E. to join
of the density of men not of mileage," he
Petrograd, Jan. 3. Western Front: The — the Danube on the left bank, 5 miles above
writes. "It is a question of the number of
enemy's aeroplanes have been showing in-
Galatz, after a course of 260 miles. Its chief
enemy divisions held jn any particular area creased activity at different points and drop-
tributaries are the Suczava, Moldava, Trotus,
by the concentration! there." ping bombs promiscuously. One of them Berlat
and Bisritz.
"Though the western front ik four hund- was brought down by artillery lire south-east
of Vinesky Lake, the occupants being taken
KOKUSAI-WESTirm
red "miles long, it is quite conceivable thai
the war may be won upon a line, less than prisoner. South-east of Hovel, three hostile —
Petrograd, Jan. 5. In Moldavia, severe
a tenith of that length." aeroplanes were also brought to earth, the enemy attack's to the weafc of the River
aviators being crushed to death when the Sereth were repulsed.
KOK TJS AI-EETJTEE
London^ Jan. 6. —
Field-Marshal Sir
machines crashed to the ground. In the Dobrudja, after a whole day 'si
The enemy artillery has been maintaining fierce fighting 10 miles east of Brailoff, in
Douglas Haig, in his communique on Friday
a strong fire in the direction of Lolocheff, which the enemy suffered heavily, the Rus-
evening, reports: "An enemy raiding party
near Batkuv and Garbuzor. Afterwards his sians began to cross the Danube.
entered the British lines south of Loos.
infantry assumed the offensive along the KOKUSAI-REUTER
There was heavy fighting, but the enemy was
speedily driven out, leaving numbers of dead
whole front. In spite of the Russian artil- —
London, Jan. 5. The Russian official
lery fire, the enemy succeeded in penetrating communique reads: "We attacked the hei-
in the British trenches. iSome British were
the irench occupied by one Russian Com- ghts
missing after the raid. on the Rumanian frontier near Mount
pany, but was at once dislodged by a counter- Betoch and took 60O prisoners, 3 cannon
The British have successfully exploded a
attack and repulsed. The enemy has been and 16 machine-guns."
mine north of Givenchy.
using smoke-shells in the Manilovka region. [OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
In the Somme theatre, the British bat-
have bombarded the trenches opposite
teries
Near Iesupol the Russian artillery fire
scattered a party of trench workers firing enemy's attacks 40 kilometres west of Riga
—
Petrograd, Jan. 6. Western front. The
Les Boeufs and Guedecourt and west of
Gommecourt. The German lines in 'the also successfully on Iesupol. On the Molda- have been repulsed. The Russian troops,
neighbourhood of Hill 60 have also been via frontier, the enemy twice assumed the by a bold attack seized a village on the

bombarded. offensive from Kotumba to Sulcha and fur- sv-uth-wesltem extremity of the Bab-it
KOKTTSAI-REtTTEB ther south, but was everywhere repulsed. A Lake, and, after a fierce fight, took posses-

Paris, Jan. 7. —
The Saturday evening part of the trenches, previously lost in this sion of two ranges of enemy trenches east
place, was recaptured by the Russians. of Kalnzem (20 kilometres south-west of
communique reads: "There have been
violent artillery duels, during the after-
Rumania. The Rumanians are advancing Riga) taking a number of prisoners and
noon, in the region of Paschendael. Our north of the Kazin r\er. The enemy at- machine-guns. The enemy's counter-at-
artillery were successful in bombarding the
tacked the Rumanians "ast of Sovech, on the tacks Were repulsed and the Russian troops
enemy organizations along the Somme upper part of the rivnr Sustchik, but was advanced further, reaching the river and
front. Coups-de-main by the enemy at repulsed and retreated westwards under the seizing a position south-west of Kalnzem.
Butte de Mesnil-Maisons, in the Champagne pursuit of the cavalry. By a renewed at- Three officers and 272 soldiers have been
o'fctrict, and at Arracourt were frustrated tack with outnumbering forces, the enemy taken prisoner, also on'e light battery and
by our fire." succeeded in pressing the Rumanians back 6 ammunition carts captured. The enemy's
KOKTTSAI-RETJTEB to their previous positions. The enemy in counter-attacks had no sutecess. The Rus-
London, Jan. 7. —
Field-Marshal Sir close formation, under the cover of hurricane sian aviators took a disliingu'shed part ,u
gases, this fight.
Douglas Haig, in his Saturday evening artillery fire, and using asphyxiating
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Thirty kilometres south-east of Kovc-i, having pierced the enemy's positions, suc-
MR. JOHN BUCHAN'S WEEKLY
fin enemy column, by the skilful action of ceeded in occupying Dovlet-Abat. By an
the Eussian scouts and the Eussian artil- energetic pursu.t, the Enssians forced the SUMMARY OF EVENTS
lery was partly ana h dated, partly taken enemy back as far as Nekil-Abad. «
prisoner. An eeemy ambush south of the KOKUSaI-KEUTEB
Kavorla mountain was also partly put to —
London, Jan. 6. The Eussian offic'al
[Official to British Embassy Through'
the sword, partly taken prisoner. report, coming to London by wireless, states Kokusai Agency]
Eumania. The Eussian scouts, norfri of that the Eussians have repulsed five strong London, Jan. G.— Except in Ruma-
Zolotvina, attacktd an Austrian company enemy attacks on the heights south of the nia, there have
been no important opera-
taking prisoners' and putting a par. of the Chebonigh River, in western Moldavia.
men 10 th e sword. A German company, They have also repellrd ihree attacks north tions in any theatre of war during the
wlii'ch tricl to approach the Eussian rren of the Oituz River. last week. In Rumania the enemy con-
ches, north of Kotumba, was surrounded
Three enemy supported by tinues to press forward but slowly, and
divisions,
and partly anmhilated. The enemy, south of thirty batteries, attacked and pushed the
Kotumlba, succeeded in dislodging the with increasing difficulty. Possibly his
Russians back south of the mouth of the _

Russians from orie height and in pressing

upon them 2 kilometres in an eastern diree
Hon. North of the Uza Valley, the enemy
Was repulsed with heavy losses into his
trenches. The enemy's attacks between the
Slonik and Oitus Valleys were repulsed,
Eiver Buzcu, which flows into the Sereth advance will continue, but it is not like-
about ten miles northwest of Braila. ly to ah or the situation seriouslv.
The enemy has launched fierce attacks
The Russian counferstroke may be de-
at Vokorordns, east of Braila, in the Dob-
rudja. There- was a stubborn battle, last- layed, hut is undoubtedly preparing. The
ing t e entire day, in which the enemy ultimate importance
w
!

and this height south of the Oitus seized. of this campaign H

The enemy, wi h outnumbering forces, at- suffered great losses. The enemy, in the
not be decided until after the Spring an I

tacked the Rumanians on the upper parr evening, forced the Russians to withdraw
to the other bank of the Danube. early Summer operations.
of the Sushitza, pressing upon them to-
wards Bekosia. Ul e enemy succeeded also The Eussians have bayonet, ed many Au- Elsewhere Germany lias an unsuccess-
in pressmg upon the Eumam'ans near Kop- strians and taken t e rest of a reconnoiter- ful balance
against her. In France, the
rurij (12 kilometres south-east:, of the Putna ing party, north of Zolotvin, in Galicia,
and Zavala confluent) and also north-we.it prisoners. fighting is of a decidedly winter character,
of Odobesci. All the enemy attacks near A later Eussian communique ates that hut i.i being waged as vigorously as the
's

this place were repulWd. The enemy con- the Eu ana have attacked and occup'ed
'.s

centrated [he fire his heavy artillery on

of position
a
conditions will allow.
southeast of Kalntzcn, south-
A great weight of
Ramniceni, and attacked the front from west of Riga taking 275 prisoners. artillery and superior direction by our
Ramniceni to Galr'anka, presshig upon the The enemy has compelled the Russians airmen causes the enemy continual losses
Eussian vanguard^. The enemy attack on to withdraw two versts south of Cotumba.
he roadway Gulianka 10 Olenrsca was on the Trotus River. and is steadily damaging to his morale,
The Russian's have
stopped hy the Eussian fire. Brail a was noeupied height south of the Oituz It is noticeable that Field Marshal
a
evacuated on January 4 by -^Ve Eussians. River. Haig's despatch on the Somme campaign
the enemy retreating beyond the Serejh.
Super or enemy forces have pressed the clearly disproves the German contention
Caucasus front. Snowstorms are raging
Eumanians back at Bekoza, on the Suchi-
at many places. The Eussian troops ;
se z- that our offensive has failed to accomplish
The retreating Turks S"ized za
Eiver. The Eumanians have also been
ed Brcharlo. Over half the German army
pressed back in the region of Koprurla its purpose.
the rocky mountain ridge sou'h of Bidshar
and north of Odoleschi, which is three mil •-
has been in action and continually worst-
on both sides of the road to Senne.
northwest of Fokchany.
[OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY] ed. The effect on the morale on both sides,
—
Petrograd, Jan. 6. In the Eumanian An Austro-German offensive along tile
line of E mnichini, Zulianka, Kiovenu and
is obvious, while the fact that so large a
theatre, the forces of the enemy wh oh
attacked the Russian lines in the region of
Machieni has driven the Russian advanced proportion of Germany's total strength
Cotumba, on the Eiver Trotus, have been posts back four versts after stubborn re- was permanently pinned to the spot, has
(repelled by the Eussian fire. After a sistance. had a seriously crippling effect on the
vigorous ar.illery preparation, the enemy KOKUSAI-BEUTER enemy's whole strategy.
made five attacks on the hills south of —
London, Jan. 7. According to a Ger- At Verdun and on the Somme the
the Eiver Chebonigh, but was everywhere man official message, by wireless, the Rus- British and French, besides valuable gains
repulsed. sians destroyed most of the factories be- of territory and position, have captured
Three attacks by the enemy south of the fore abandoning Braila.
considerably over one hundred thousand
River Oituz have been cheeked. The enemy KOKUSAI-KEUTER. prisoners.
compelled the Russians to wihdraw east
of Topeschy and north of the confluent of
—
London, Jan. 7. The Berlin offipial The growing weight of evidence is that
communique reads: <f
We pushed back the Central Powers are experiencing an
the River Putna and the Sabala, south-
region of Kepr- the Russian and Rumanian forces between increasing shortage of the raw materials
east of Fokchany. In the
eria the Rumanians retired northward, re- Oituz and Patna valleys. We
stormed the necessary for producing essential military
pulsing all the attacks of the enemy in
heights of Odobesti. The Eussians. at- material. Doubtless this was one of the
the region of Kapatunu. tacked along a 25-kilometre front between main considerations in their endeavour
Three divisions and thifty batteries of Focsani an Fundenij and advanced in to obtain an early peace.
lJ

the enemy at'.acked the Russians south_ of the direction of Obilesti.

the River Buzcu, northwest of Braila, KOKTJSAI-RF-TJTER CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA
compelling them to withdraw.
the
London, Jan. 7. —
The Russian official
In the Dobrudja, east of Braila, all
communique, reads: "In the Oituz valley KOTCUSAI-REUTER
violent attacks of the enemy were held m London, Jan. 3.— It is officially reported
we retired in an easterly direction north-
check by the Eussians untd the evening west of Focsani. The Rumanians are that the British forces in Mesopotamia, in
of January 5 in spite of the outnumber- spite of the heavy rains, have made fur-
ing forces of ihe enemy. On that even- now restored in their positions at Kapa- ther rvrogress on t)Ke right bank of the
tunu. In the same area we drove off a
ing, however, the Russians were com- Southwest of Focsani. we Tigris, east
and north-east of Kntel-
dense attack.
pelled to begin their retreat beyond the Amara.
have assumed the offensive, and have
Danube.
reached a line with Rastetya Lake." TWO MORE ZEPPELINS LOST
on January 3, the
(in die western front,
prepara- KOKUSAT-^KUTFR
Hermans, after a strong artillery
tion, occupied an island n the western
i
—
London, Jan. 8. The Russian report KOKUSAI-RETTTER
Dvina, north of Dvin k. and during that from the Riga front says that
m the fight- 4. — Two Zeppelins
ing 500 prisoners have been captured
Copenhagen, Jan.
night assumed th'e offensive from this there
The German^ have been destroyed by fire in a shed at
raid on the- trenches.
point, but were repulsed by the Eussian in a The file
claim to have taken 13,00 prisoners in the Tondern in Schleswig-TTol?tein.
fire.
was caused by a short-circuit of one of
On the Caucasus front, in Persia, in the struggle at Mitau. where the Russian at-
direction of Burudjirek. the Eussians. after tacks failed. the electric wires 1'ghting the shed.
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GERMANY'S ?£ACE PROPOSALS of thosesympathizing with Gcrmnuy The substituted resolution was eventual-
deemed friendly^ while it was un
1

it ly passed by 48 votes to 17.

News From All Sources] favorably regarded by those friendly t Thc Kokusai News Agcaey is authorized
1he Allies. to state that the American Ambassador, 1 1 is
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE In conclusion Mr. Lodge; saiid "If tlx :
Excellency Mv. George Guthria has
misinterpretation of the Note has bei received
London, Jan. 3. — Rentier's News Agenroy
general, its endorsement by
Senatethe
>

a special despatch from the State

Depart-
mettrt at Washington, stating that
loam's that no reply has yet been .sent by will proclaim to the world that the Con-
the presi
report, published yesterday morning,
to the
the Allies to President, Wilson's Note re- gress of the United States is tanged be- effftet that President Wilson
intended to
garding peace. It ha* been considered div side one of (he belligerents, [d bringing &8U* a second Note, is entirely
without
sirable that a reasonable interval should abou;, peace, I do not wish to see the Inundation.

elapse bet w een the delivery of the answ.T
to the German Note and the reply to the
American President.
A rough draft od the Note las already
•
United States ranged beside either bellige- A dispatch from Berne received at a
rent. Personally, I myself do not wish certa/n quarter here states that the Swiss
tfl be ranged against the side which I |ki.|k.ts have published a report credited to
a reliable source to the
Lelieve to be fighting for the cause of effect that Ger-

liberty against autocracy." Action in the

many and Austria are preparing a second
been made, and ;t is now being considered. note to the Allies indicating
'natter was again deferred at the request their terms
or peace negotiations. The principal
Probably it will be despatched in a few of Senator Hitchcock.
terms are given as follows:
days. It has already been announced that KOKTSAT-EEUTER 1. Germany will withdraw from Bel
the Spanish Government will not assoo ate Amsterdam, Jan. 3—
The Frankfurter gvm and instead claims the poss ss-on of
itself with the despatch of tie United Zeitung quotes Count Julius Andrassy as the Belgian Congo.
Si ales; neither is it expected that the Ne- announcing that the terms of peace of the 2. Germany will wi.il: draw from north-
therlands Government will take any acton. Central Powers will be shortly communicat- ern France and instead claims
th e return
It is of especial interest to observe that ed to President Wilson. to her of the German Colonies
occupied bv J
the attempts of North America to obtain na Allies.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SEEVICE A new kingdom of Poland shall be
the co-operat'en of the South American 3.
States have not met with any great meas- Washington, Jan. 4. —
Officials here re- created, the extent of the
kingdom to be
ure of success. Such important States as fuse to comment on the statement attribut- limited witidn the boundaries of th grand
e
The Argentine and Brazil and several ed to the Hungarian statesman, Count luehy of Warsaw excluding the province
smaller States, will take no action. It is Julius Andrassy, that the* Entente could ot Suvalki.
certain that verbal explanat ons have been learn The kingdom of Lithuania shall
:

4.
Germany's peace terms through be
made by the American/ representatives at President Wilson. They are equally re- created by amalgamating Vilna,
Kovno,
various capitals in order to elucidate points Grodno, Suvalkj and Courland; local
ticent concerning the reports that Ambas- au-
that were not clear. tonomy to b e granted to Courland.
sador Gerard has sent the terms to the
KOKTJSAl DIRECT SEE VICE 5. Eastern Galicia as far as the river
President by cable.
San shall be ceded to Russia.
—
New York, Jan. 3. When the Senate KOKUSAT-RETJTER
was in session to-day, Mr. G. M. Hitch-
cock, democratic member for Nebraska,
London, Jan. 4. The Allies' reply to — London,
KOKTJSAI-REUTER
Jan. 5.— The impression is
President Wilson is still being drafted.
again made a speech in support of his Whereas the reply to Germany was purposely growing- that Germany has so far climbed
resolution endorsing the Peace Note of the negative regarding terms, rehearsing only the down that she has communicated to Pre-
sident Wilson at least the outlines of her
President. conditions of peace which would be unaccept-
peace terms, which originally she
Senator Henry C. Lodge, Republican, able, it is expeeted that the answer to Pre- flatly
refused. Meanwhile, the authorities at
from Massachusetts, opposed the resolu- sident Wilson will indicate more precisely
Washington maintain absolute secrecy.
tion. the only preliminaries upon which the Allies
Americans, however, are convinced that
Mr. Lodge said he was of opinion are prepared to negotiate.
important developments are progressing
that, immediately after the announcement KOKUSAI DIEECT SERVICE under the surface.
that the Note had been despatched, the Washington. Jan. 5. Mr. Lansing, Sec- — The chastened mood of the Germans is
widely published press interview with retary of State, announces that President attributed to the British blockade, which
Count Bernstorff, in which he was quoted Wilson is not con em plating sending an- is grinding slowly but surely. The spectre
;

as strongly approving the Note, was res- other Peace Note. of economlic ruin, wilth its inevitable
eon-
ponsible for the general misinterpretation sequences of internal commotion, is evi-
In the Senate to-day, Mr. James H.
The dently frightening the German leaders of
of its real character and purpose. Lewis, Senator from Illinois, supported the
all parties, although some continue
matter was one that had aroused much
resolution of Mr. G. M. Hitchcock endors- their
threats of '^rightfulness. " The feeling of
suspicion, said Mr. Lodge. ing the Peace Note of the President. Mr.
fear has been increased by the shortage of
Congress, said the speaker, should not Lewis expressed the opinion that the con- the
act on the clamour for a peace, which tinuance of the war would involve the stay. The harvest
harvest of potatoes Germany's main- —
t! is year was 20,000,000
might only mean breathing space, during United States in hostilities. Apparently tons compared with 51,000,000 in 1915.
he referred to the submarine controversy
which the warring nations would gather
between Washington and Berlin. He ask-
fresh strength for the renewal of a —
ed the House: "Do you feel that the peo- On December 12. Dr. von BetWann-
struggle, which possibly would involve the
1

ple of this nation are in such a temper to Hollweg, announced in the

United States. Such a peace was not ever again allow any Commanders of ships, Reichstag that
Germany and her Allies had proposed to
worth having. The right of the Presi- Captains or other Army Officers of the the hostile Powers to enter
at once on peace
dent to mediate was not in question, said Corps Diplomatique to visit upon this negotiations. Cables
at the time gave %
Mr. Lodge, but such offers should always country injury to citizen or property, and brief outline of the Text of the Note and
be made along well-recognized! lines. escape under the excuse that they acted of the Imperial German Chancellor's
Senator Lodge quoted the Biography of under a misconception of orders or through speech. We give below the full text of
zeal? If these conditions are repeated, the Note and Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg'S
Colonel Roosevelt to slow that when the
latter was President during the Russo-Jap-
America will not again accept that form speech : —
of apology, but will resent it, and punish The most terrific war ever experienced
anese war, he had reason to believe that
the fullest extent in her in history has been
mediation would be acceptable to both the perpetrators to '
raging for the last two
power. years and a half over a large part of the
sides before he offered it.
Mr. Lodge accepted in full faith the —
Late in the day, Senator Hitchcock ac- world a catastrophe which thousands of
cepted a substitute resolution, put forward years of common civilization was unable
President's declaration in the Noire- that it
by Senator Wesley L. Jones, Republican to prevent and winch injures the most
was in no way associated with the pro- returned by Was' ington. The amendment
precious achievements of humanity.
posal of the Central Powers, but unfor- was to
the effect that the Senate did not Our aims are not to shatter nor annihi-
tunately he believed a different interpre- approve the Peace Note, but approved the late our adversaries. In spi
e of our con-
tation had very generally been placed upon President's request that the belligerents sciousness of our military and economic
it already. Also, added Mr. Lodge, some should state their terms. strength and our readiness to continue the
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24 *HBfMHMKJ THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 13, 19 17

war (which has been forced upon us) until SITUATION AT ATHENS Atl ens, Dee. 23.—The text of the Greek-
the bitter end, if necessary, at the same time Note mentioned on the 20th regrets the
prompted by the desire to avoid further —
London, Jan. 1. The Allies have sent continuance of the Blockade and says that
bloodshed and make an end to the atroci- ! another Note to Greece, in which they de- the Entente's toleration of the artificial ex-
ties of war, four allied powers propose jmand the dismissal of those Greek officers tension of the revolutionary movement in
the

to enter forthwith into peace negotiations. responsible the islands is disquieting the population
for the attack on the Allied
and hampering rapproachement Ibetween
The propositions widen they bring for- troops
j

on December 1, the firing of salutes the Entente and Greece. It urged the
ward for such negotiations and which have ;to
the Allied flags, the release of Venizelists Entente to seek with Greece an improve-
for their objocc a guarantee of the exfst- ment in the present situation with a view
arrested, reparation for damage, and the
i

i,nce, of the honour and liberty of evolu- to a quicker settlement of the questions at
reduction of the Greek army to a minimum
iissuie and declares that if anarcay spreads
!

tion for their natons are, according to

which shall work as the police hereafter. As in the country the Government maj no
their firm belief, an appropriate basis for
the establishment of a lasting peace.
the result of the Allied blockade of Greece, longer bo able to maintain order.
;

Reuter. —
the situation in Greece is grave and the pre-
l
"The Times" has received from M.
The four allied powers have been obliged sent demand of the Allies is expected to be Venizelos, leader of the National Defence
'

to take up arms to defend justice and the acceded to easily. movement; at Sa onka, the follow ng fur- i

liberty of national evolution. The glori- j

—
Salonika, Jan. 1. An enemy aeroplane ther statement of his motives and ainia in
ous deeds of our armies have in no way has been passing over the town every day. the present struggle, and of his hopes for
j

is supposed that besides spying Greece after the war

We always main- Itengaged is :
,t
altered their purpose.
on a postal service to Aihens, At the moment when the first con-
tained the firm belief that our own rights which, excep. for wireless is completely tingents
of the National Army are leavin
and justified claims in no way control the isolated. for the front to take the first gteps to-
rights of these nat ons. There are ndications that the blockade wards the accomplishment of the tas;>"
The spiritual and material progress is effective. The scarcity of cereals is be- whioi prompted the inaugura ion of our 1

which were the pride of Europe at the be. ginning to .be seriously felt in sou. hern national movemeint, I desire to express
ginning of the twentieth century are threa- Greece. Reuter. — through the medium of your columns my
tened with ruin. Germany and her allies, —
Athens, Dec. 31. The Italian Minister sincere gratitude to the Allied Press and
Austria-Hungary, Bulgar a and Turkey, has handed the Government a Note de- peoples who have been so ready with iheh
gave proof of their unconquerable strength manding reparation for the events wirch keen and sympathetic support of our na-
in this struggle. They gained gigantic ad- occurred on December 1 and 2 and ot er tional struggle.
vantages over adversaries superior in num- demands. Reuier.
'

— In figi ting th's fight we wish to wipe-

ber and war material. Our l nes
;
stand un- Piraeus, -Tan. 1. The Note presented by out — the slain which has been piacvd upon
shaken against ever repeated attempt the Triple Entente to Greece to-day de- the Greek nati on by the disregard of our
made by armies. mands the reduction of the Greek forces Treaty obligations to Servia; we wish to
[

The last attack in the Balkans has been outside the Peloponnesus to ihe number ab- play our part in the frec-'ng of our terri-
rapidly and victoriously overcome. The solutely necessary to maintain order the tories invaded by the Bulgarians we wish ; ;

most recent events have demonstrated that transportation to the Peloponnesus of all to emphasize in a tangible and conlcrete
|

further continuance of the war will not armaments and munitions exceeding those manner our absolute conviction that Grctece
j

result in breaking the resistance of our corresponding to this foree; the prohibition can never progress, nor even ex'st, as a
forces, and the whole situation .with re- of meetings of Reservists and the carrying free and independent State, except by con-
gard to our troops justifies our expectation of arms by civilians; the restoration of the tinued maintenance of the closest contact
of further successes. Allied control over the railways, posts and with those Powers who have supported her
If in spite of this offer of peace and re- telegraphs; the immediate release of poli- on every occasion: who rule the Mediter-
conciliation the struggle should go on, the tical prisoners and indemnification for ranean, and who at t' is very moment are
four allied powers are resolved to continue those who have suffered unjustly in con- fighting for the liberty of Europe and for
to a victorious end, but they disclaim re- sequence of the events which occurred on the right of every small nat'on to live
in
sponsibility and history. December 1 the removal of the officer re- freedom and independence.
;

After reading the nofte, the Chancellor sponsible for the orders given on December This is what we are fighting for, and
said 1 ; apologies by the Greek Government to this isstruggle which the Athena
the
"Gentlemen, in August, 1914, our ene- the Entente and a public salute of the flags Government endeavouring to discredit
are
mies challenged the superiority of power of the Allies'. by falsely representing it to be anti-dynas-

in the world war. To-day we raise the The Note intimates that All ed troops ;
tic.

which a question of may shortly be landed to be conveyed to If the formation of a National Army,
question of peace, is

humanity. We await the answer of our Salonika

j
over the Lar'ssa railway. It re- destined to fight side by s'de Avdh powerful
mind which serves full liberty of action in the event Allies against the common foe, and des-
enemies wilh that serenity of
guaranteed to u!s by our exterior and 'of the Greek Government giving further tined to fulfil the obligations of our ailli-
is
interior strength and by our clear con- cause for complaint
and pledges that the ance with hero c Serv'a, constitutes an anti-
;

Entente will not permit the Venizelist dynastic en'uerpr'se. then in such case our
science.
struggle may evidently be cjharajc'.ierized!
"If our enemies decline to end the war, forces to cross the neutral zone.
,

if they wish to take upon themselves the

It declares that ti e blockade will be as such.

world's heavy burden of all these terrors maintained until these demands are satis- On the other hand, if, in the ordinary
—
j

will follow them even in fied. Renter. :

honest interpretat on of the phase, only
;

which hereafter !

the least and smallest homes, every Ger-

Athens. Jan. 1. Italy has presented a
!.
— a movemjen/t is an i-dynastic
v
ich aims at W
wrath Note to the Government endorsing the Note over-throwing a Throne, at changing the
man heart will burn in sacred
against our enemies, who are unwilling to presented b v the Triple
Entente. Renter. — form of government, or at replacing the
stop human slaughter in ordr that die-hr London, Dec. 23. A Venizelist telegram — rdigninig Royal fam'ly by another dynasty,
persecution then the accusation brought against us ii
dans of conquest and annihilation may from Salonika s«ates that the
continue. cf Venizelists in Athens continues. a wanton calumny.
The Royalists are celebrating their Neither can we b e accused of being anti-
"In the fateful hour we took a fate'til
boasted victory over the Allies and TJn'.- dynastic if we :V lave come into open con-
decision. It has been saturajted with the
our sons \ersity students have been tortured and flict wCth the tfrown on account of ihe
Mood of hundreds of thousands of
demon- despotism up at Athens and
and brothers, who gave their lives for the professors (imprisoned for having
systeon of set

Human wits and hu- strated favour of the Entente. on account of our resolve to claim in ihe
safetv of their home. in,

man understanding are unable to reach to All the streets in Old Greece hitherto name of the people the right which 's theirs
named after M. Ven
:

ng
zcro3 are be
:
offici- .recording to our C~n?t'tut'on. bv which
the extreme and last questions in this
"1st December." the people are entitled to decide their own
stmggle.of nations, w ich has unve led all ally changed to
1
'

War has coniveyed King

:

The Minister of dest nies.

the terrors of earthly life, but also the
Oonstantine's congratulations to the troop* Even, however, if it be this conflict which
grandeur of human courage and human
God will their exemplary courage and behavi- has provoked our movement. I d sire to
will in wavs never seen be ore. for
they nevertheless, most emplia.-icallv that
be the judge. our on the 1st when he claimed that state,
from the enemies our movement has not been organized with
"We can proceed upon our way without had saved the country
of aclveving the set dement of
We are readv for who were hoping overthrow the
to dynas- the object
fear and unashamed.
fichtiner and we are readv for peace." ty. —Reuter. t' 'at cnnfl'ct.
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Wo have no intention of settling ilhe

CUPBOARD IS NOW BARE OF GERMAN MONARCH OF THE LARDER
question by force of arms, nor of dealing
POTATOES IN PARTS
with tho question at all whilst Uaa war KOKURAI-UKUTJOI
Our ent re attention) is abborbed by
lasis.
our country's enemy. KOKUSAl DIRECT SERVICE —
London, Jan. 8. Tim German news-
As soon, however, as tho war is term:- London, Jan. 7. —Inlonnation as to the
papers testify to the growing tnjitj of
nated, and after we have ensured, as far ie. emanation
people in Germany of the food in Germany. The "Frankfurter
als possible, the safeguarding of our coun- to prolong the war, derived from various
Zeituug" says that Germany is now praotic
try's national interests and raised Greece sources, corroborates the stories of deatitu-
from tio posiuton into which the has been tion in th country. ally self-dependent for suppJfiea of mil]
assigned by the violation of the Greco- is an undoubted fact that the popu- u and butter while cheese has entirely dis-
Servia Treaty, then we wt.l see what gua- i atl011 1S Carving in rn^ny parts owing to
rantees can be obtained foi tho future |j R iac ]^ f potatoes
appeared from tho bill of fare. The
.

against the' possbtllty of a certain limited Neutrals who have recently been in "Cologne Gazette" remarks that further
number of persona around the king nn- j> c rlm all spv dk of a real abflence of foodi , .
restrictions in the issue of rations of pota-
posing upon the Crow n opinions which are Iu Jamiarv
( ?) it 1S said the 1
le lookod toes is necessary, and the allowance should
in direct cowtrad etion to the will ot Hie „ r „„.
weak and there wore constantF,hunger riots
people, and forcing upon the people (be reduced to three pounds per week.
in Saxony, Wurtunburg, and Bavar a. It
against their will a policy calculated to is The Municipality
thought the people" cannot resist much of Ess has protest-
drive our country to national suic de.
longer. against any such action being taken.
Tie which I have referred can
confl'ct to ed!
Letters to and from prisoners of war all
on'y be thoroughly and efficiently settled IAt a meeting of the Berlin Municipality,
in one way, and that is by the free virdict
how despondency. The effect of the
blockade is making itself increasingly the policy of Herr Batocti, the Food Dic-
of the people. We
shall ask to be assured
felt,
but bad as the station is, it is mislead- ator was denounced by his critics, includ-
of this freedom in a practcal manner, and j

We are convinced .that the Allied Power? m S to speak of the enemy's immediate ex ing Herr Werouth, the Burgomaster, The
will assist via to tblis end. For h is only haustion latter dwelt on the scarcity of milk and
in tie event of the Greek people, after the The rpcent peace proposals can have but potatoes. The Council has resolved to
war. being prevented from (expressing their one meaning namely the recognition by the urge the Government to secure the equit-
decisions freely and without pressure, that Central Powers t at they cannot win the able distribution of food, and to ask that
the danger of civil war would arise. The war -
less favouritism be shown in the country
settlement of tho Greek constitutional pro-: by the Allies that the peace
it is realized I

which they aim can only result from

districts. The Bavarian Ministry has '

Mem is a matter which will doubtless in- at

ordered the hotel-keepers to cease provid-
terest the Entente Powers both from a poli- Germany's defeat in the field.
ing food to foreigners.
tical as well as from a moral point of view. KOKUSAl DISJECT SHRV1CB
Nothing but the re-establishment of the The New York '''Times" declares that
London, Jan. b.—Keuter s News Agency the reason for the issue
constitutional regime, which has been vio- , of the German
lated, and ttb right to dee'de their own learns from au authoritative source Peace Note is
the apprehension of star-
destinies can offer any guarantee that that information received in the past
vation as a result of the British blockade.
Greece will continue in the future to main- few weeks
both from official and
tain close and cordial relations with the private sources in belligerent and
IVERNIA IS TORPEDOED
Powers of the Entente. Whereas, on the |
neutral countries shows that at no
other hand, the maintenance of absolutist period of the war has there been such strik- KOKTTSAI-REU EE 1

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rule, from w' Sch we have been suffering i n g evidence London, Jan. 4. The transport Ivernia,
of rapid progressive economic
for the last 20 moniilhs, woufd facilitate '

deterioration in the enemy countries as dur- 14,278 tons, was torpedoed in bad weathur
Greece's departure from her natural path, tne p ag ^ ^ WQ m0n ths. in the Mediterranean on Monday. Four
and would render possible a rapproache- 1 There ig abundant evidence that in Ger- military officers and 146 men are missing.
ment between her amid the Central Empire. m Hungary and Austria it is now realiz- The ship's casualties are not yet known,
^
!

Such is the objective of the struggle) ed that reHef jn rp t Qf food lies but it is hoped that only the officers are miss-
;

whn^h we have undertaken. These are the ship's surgeon

Rumania will not be ing.
W
e wish to fight for our national in-
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K
d f
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forthcoming The thorough and systematic, and the Chief Engineer according to what
,
,

terests side by side with our natural and known

lnanner m which the gram and oil m Bu- is at present.
traditional friends. I

We wf%h to make good, as far as we can. mania were destroyed completely disillu-
!

The Ivernia was a British steamer of 14,-

tbe harm than We did to heroic Servia by^sioned the enemy and this, combined with
278 tons, built in 1900 and registered at
the nonfulfilment of our engagement. the failure of the potato harvest, has
I

The vessel was owned by C. S.

W
e wish finally to ensure in the future brought the internal distress in Germany
Liverpool.
Swan & Hunter Ltd. of Newcastle.
the right to be a free people, Uhie masbers to a point not far from irremediable dis-
our own destinies.
of
In a word, w e are struggling for pre-
cisely those prinlciples, for the truimpn of
'aster

r I
fi of
Kumania
^
|he Qer .
, ,
TWO ROGUES CCNFER
^ % . . ,

i
which
•
v over -d •
L.sa<i. ™ the
Prussian militarism ,i,.„ ah; a rnan
Allied:
bootv in are not
KOKTT8AT-RETTTER
.

Powers are waging their great war. available, but it is unlikely that Ger-
In these cVcumstancES we feel that the many has
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secured enough to com- Amsterdam, Jan. The Tsar of Bul- 5—

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garia had a lengthy conference with the

Great Powers who have done so much for pensate for the loss of the potato harvest.
Kaiser at German Head-Quarters on Jan-
Greece in the past wlill appreciate the posi- Moreover, any benefit derived from the Bu- uary 3.
tion iln which Greece finds herself flo-day, manian booty is lessened bv the fact that
and we are confident in our hope that the Germany's allies are contending for it.
ITALIANS ADVANCE ON CARSO
Powers, appreciating likewise the goal that
We are striving to atflata, will grant us SOME SOUND ADVICE
that material and moral support, of which KOKUSAJ-EETTTER
W'f are in need to enable us to brintr our KOKUSAI-RTSUTER London, Jan. 8. The Italian officia 1 —
struggle to successful eoTHdhision.
n.
London, Jan. 8. The "Times," in an communique —
announces that the Italian
troops hav made an advance of 500 metres
ANOTHErIxRMJIN^UE SCOUTED Atonal printed after the publication of on
:he Oarso Plateau.
he Kaiser's Order to his Army, says that
t

kokusai-reuter 7 talk of P eace is simply silly.

I
ail The KULELI-BURGAS BRIDGE WRECKED
Amsterdam, Jan. 4.— The Dutch papers only way to secure peace, the journal con-
j

scout the German accusation that the Britr tinues, is to inflict a decisive military de-
j
KOKTJS AI-RXTTTBR
ish are laying along the Dutch feat on the enemy. "It is all' important,"
mines I

London, Jan. 6.— The Admiralty reports

coast. They point out that no sane per- adds the 'Times,' "that we should increase
1

that naval aeroplanes have attacked, and

son could) believe that the British Navy our superiority on the Western front, and wrecked one span of the Kuleli-Burgas rail-
fcrould lay mines along British sea-routes, ^ot ran any risk by the dissipation of way bridge over the Martiza Biver, some 20
where enemy ships do not exist. our efforts." miles south of Adrianople.

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ENTENTE HOLD IN ROME MEETING MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY AT PETROGRAD MR. LODGE COMPLETES
i
SPEECH
OF IMPORT IN SENATE
Petrograd, Jan. 2.— The body of M.
KOKUSAI-REUTER Basptin, a famous monk, has been recover-
KOKTJSAI DIBECT SEEVXCB
London, Jan. 6. — Mr. Lloyd-George and
ed from a frozen cave (near the Petrovski
bridge) on tihe Neva river. Meanwhile trie
Washington, Jan. 4.— In completing his
Lord Milner, accompanied by official ad- argument in the Senate against Mr. G. M.
pol-ce had found blood-sta'ned spots in the
visers, have arrived in Rome. It is officially Hitchcock's resolution endorsing the Peace
garden of the Yuspoff Palace, which how-
stated here that they have gone to participate Note of the President, Senator Henry C.
ever, the secretaries of Prince Yuspoff, at-
with the French and Italian Governments in Lodge, Bepublican nominee from Massachu-
tributed to their ^laughter of mad dogs.
an exchange of views on the general situa- setts, declared that it would be taking a
The police have cleared the garden of the
tion. bodies of the dead dogs, and removed the leap in the dark to precipitate Congress into

The news of Mr. Lloyd-George's arrival blood-stained snow.

in Borne comes as a big surprise.
French party at the conference includes
Briand, Premier; General Lyautey, Minister
of War, and M. Albert Thomas, Minister
Bussia is also represented.
for Munitions.
The fact that Borne has been selected for
what is probably the biggest conference of
the entire war has aroused great enthusiasm
%n the Italian capital, where Mr. Lloyd
George is already popular.
This conference is regarded here as the
most tangible proof to the whole world of the
absolute accord of the Allies.
Paris, Jan. 6. —
As a demonstration of the
complete accord existing between the Entente
Powers, the conference of the representa-
tives of the Allies at regarded as
Borne is
the most significant conference of the war.
It is considered conclusive evidence that the
German sow dissension among the
effort to
Allies have failed, and that the unity of the
Entonte has never been so firm as, now.
The official statement of the Italian Gov-
ernment on the conference says that the,
meeting is of such importance as to shape
the trend of the world's history. The war
is to be continued until the Allies win a
final and decisive victory it
"Asahi."
KOKUSAI-BEUTBB
—
Home, Jan. 8. The members
Conference of the allies have again put
Vm record their Governments' complete
agreement on various questions discussed.
It has been decided to carry out still clos-
—
Asahi.
'
'
'
the midst of incomplete negotiations of
The It has now become clear t >al. the victims which they knew nothing.
of the tragedy in the Yuspofi Pa ace in-
M. "It is apparent to everybody," said Mr.
clude a mi nk, M. Gregorie Basptin. He
was monk attendant oni the Tsar, whose Lodge, "that when we abandon our tradi-
confidence he greatly enjoyed, and his ad- tional policy of separation from European
vice was not infrequently taken by His politics, we
are taking a great step which
Majesty. He was the son of a monk of the should not be taken without the most
Church of the Holy Innocent's at Irkutsk, thorough knowledge of what is intended, and
and was quite uneducated. But ever since the distance we are invited to go."
he became a monk in the Imperial Court, Mr. Lodge argued that approval of the
he utilized the superstitions for which the Note carried with it the approval of the
Tsar's Court is noted, and gradually grew principle of international
co-operation.
in influence. The Tsarevitalh who> was very Senator James H.
Lewis, Democratic
delicate in health was given up by all the nominee for Illinois, denied that endorse-
physician^ and the sound healith which his
Highness now enjoys is said to have been
ment of the President's action endorsed the
note in its entirety. Endorsement, he alleg-
miraculously brought about by Basptin, and ed, was merely an expression
in favour of
this made the position of this queer monk peace.
remarkably high at court. An attempt on
KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE
hfs life was then made by those jealous of
his ever-growing influence and the weapon New York. Jan.
4. —
The eorrespondent of
the would-be assassin used on that occasion the Associated Press at Washington asserts
that if the reply of the Entente to Mr. Wil-
is now in the personal possession of the
son's Peace Note fails to meet the proposal
Tzarina, who paironized Basptin more than
her husband. for an early avowal of the terms demanded
That this monk was very anti-German is by each belligerent, the President will not
welil-known. An incident which made him let negotiations drop, but will make at least
more than ever anti-German took place in one more move.
May, 1908, when the Kaiser visited the
is stated. Tsar. Basptin was beside the Tsar on that PROPHESIES YEAR OF VICTORY
but an insult was offered h.m by
oecas'001,
German officers, and >e whispered in thei
KOKUSAI-HAVAS
of the presence of the Kaiser "This insult shall
be avenged some day."
Paris, Jan. —
General Nivolle, the new
6.
commander the French armies of the
of
Since the outbreak of war, he has left no
north and the northeast, addressed the fol-
stone unturned to eradicate the German in-
lowing New Year order to his troops
fluence in Biissia and was always watched " Soldiers of the Bepublic As another
by German spies. The murder of Basptin.
!

er co-ordination of efforts. year of the war draws to an end, you may

therefore, may be accounted for by thos;.'
survey with pride the work accomplished.
well-informed in these circumstances.
ISSUE OF NEW LOAN RY RRITISH At Verdun you broke down the most power-

THE RRITISH 100-MILE FRONT ful assault that Germany has ever launched
GOVERNMENT adversaries. On the against any of her
rivalling in courage our British Somme,
KOKTTSAT-RETJTER KOKtTSAI-REUTER allies, you have, in the course of a long

—
London, Jan. 6. The British Government
—
London Jan. 4. Beuter's representative series of attacks, given proof of tactical
at British Headquarters learns that the Brit-
will issue a new war loan next Thursday, is superiority over the enemy, which will be
ish front in the West is now nearly 100 all the
the official statement made here today. more marked as? time goes on.
miles long. About 2,000,000 troops are "Never has our army been more fit), more
The new loan will be the "biggest lo?n
massed there. valiant, or in possession of more powerful
in history," it is believed, and its issue has
j

dwarfed all other financial questions. The means of warfare.

BRITISH TRADE RETURNS
secret conditions of the loan are still care- "It is under these hrill amt auspices that :

fully guarded, but the confidence cf ti e the year 1917 open. You will make of it a
KOKUSAI-REUTER
\

market is shown by the fare; that the ;r 'H- year of victory. Absolutely confident of this,
edged securities have been slteadily rising London, Jan. 6.
j

—
The Board of Trade 1 address to all my officers and soldiers my
for a week. Beturns for the year 1916 were Imports affectionate New Year's greetings." :

It is generally believed that the new loan £949,152,679 and Exports £506,546.212.
will yield 5 per cent per annum. Exports showed an increase of £121.677.764;
j

U.S. ASIATIC FLEET COMMAND

The "Times" forecasts that the loan will, the increase of Imports was £97,259,329.
be for an unlimited amount, and expects The figures for December were Imports
that with the conversions and the new money £75,4061.306, an increase of £5,079.391
Ex- KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE ;

together it will represent the unprecedented ports £89,928,460, an increase of £5,980,941. Washington, Jan. 5. President Wilson —
amount of £2.000,000,000. las nominated Bear-Admiral Austin M.
In expectation of a rush the Bank of Eng- SUSPEND TREASURY RILL ISSUE Knight, Commandant of the Naval Station
land has engaged outside premises. It is esti- at Narragansett Bay, B.I.. to the command
mated that the prospectuses and similar pub- KOKUSAI-REUTER with the rank of Ad-
of dhe Asiatic Fleet
lications in connection with the loan will re- —
London, Jan. 4. The Bank
of England niral. Bear-Admiral Albert, G. Winter-
quire 300 tons of paper and will cost about announces that the issue of Treasury Bills halter iias heen assigned to the General
£15.000. has been suspended. Board.
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THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 27

MAKITIME CUSTOMS IN CHINA 1916

GERMAN KULTDR AND GERMAN and writers, and one of ihc first p pivs.ml.a

KOKUSA1 Sl'KOIAL 8KB VI OK

POLICE KULE lives of German intellectual life — known w
jsueh far beyond the Herman frontiers. When
Pek ng, Jan. I. The Mai it me Customs it is known abroad thai
(By "The. 'limes" Correspondent Ponuerlv BUCfl man bjil ,1

Revenue for 1916 shows an increase of been put under a sort of preventive arrest
over oiw million Haikwafl taels. The in Berlin.)
merely in order to cut him jIi from Hie
total eolloe ion in round numbers is re- There is no reason to suppose that the public for politic*] n aoou ,.ur. V .,!I\ .ni.iol
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ported to anifjuut to 37,750,000 Ilaikwan recent debates in the Reichstag on the police bi« astonished at the low reputation wijoyei
teela, at average an exc) ango of
by the German G overnuv at both at liooi
The tyranny, the Press censorship, tho suppres-
1

3/3 ia/io equalling

a. £6,262,174.
and abroad. How evil must bo the stale ot
figures for 1915 were 36,747,000 taels at sion of public opinion, and cognate subjects
a Government which lias (p look up tho
an average exchange of 2/7,% s. equalling will lead to any result other than the fami-
minds of tho country
£4,765,026. liar expressions of mild ndiguation such — first
their opposition!"
in order to choke
Thy following are the collections, in as that which came from the National Libe-
ral and Pan-German leader, Dr. Paasche
Herr Dittmann 's second ease was that of
round numbers, of the principal ports:
Ports. Increase or find, perhaps a little innocent legislation.
Frau Kosa Luxemburg. J said that she
1
Collection
Tat Is. Dt crease. was put under arrest many months ago, with-
Hut the reports which have now readied us
out charge being made against her, and
garbn 936,000 - 188,000 of the detailed charges against the Govern-
Antung merely out of fear of her intellectual in-
712,000 + 120,000 ment constitute, even as passed by the Ger-
Dairen 2,031,000 + 291,000 man censorship for publication, a remark-
upon the working ela*s.
fluence Ail the
.Socialist women of Germany were deeply in-
entsIn able revelation, l't ihi old be remembered
5| •
) 4 ' 690,000 - 40,000 dignant, and he invited the Government to
Chinigwangtao ;
• J in reading them that the whole subject had
Kiachow consider that, such things must us it the
1,698,000 +1,250,000 been discussed in the secrecy of the Reich- lis 1

Hankow 4,011.000 -+ 143,000 stag Committee, and that what is now dis- positive duty of Socialists in V ranee, Eng-
'Changhsha 624,000 —
closed is in the main only what the Gov-
land, Italy, and Russia "to Pi-glit against a

Shanghai 11,324,000 - 86,000 ernment has been unable to hush up or to Government wh'ch imprisons without any
Nankin- 383,000 - 171,000 hide. reason the best-known champions of the Inr
Swatow 1,124,000 - 171,000 In his ntroduetory speech on "preventive
ternational proletariat.'' The treitment of
Nanning 163,000 —
arrests" the Socialist deputy Herr Ditt-
both Mehring and Frau Luxemburg had
Canton 2,222,000 - 176,000 mann said :
been terrible. The former, old and ill, had
The collection^ from the ,'ollowing ports "Last May I remarked that the system of bad tho greatest difficulty in getting admis-
form recordfe Antung, Da ren, Hankow, preventive arrest was producing a real reign
:
sion to a prison infirmary. Frau Luxemburg
C'hangsha, Nanking and Nanning. All of terror, and since the© things have got a month ago was taken from her prison bed
foreign obligat ons secured on the Customs steadily worse. The law as it was before
;
n the middle of the night, removed to the
have been fully met up to December 31 1848 and the Socialist Law, of scandalous police headquarters, and put in a cell which
last..
memory, are celebrating therr resurrection. was reserved for prostitutes. She had not
and of agents- been allowed a doctor, and had been given
The system of denunciation
DENOUNCED JUAN CHI-JUi'S PARTY food which she could not eat. Just befc >

provocateurs is in full bloom, and it is all

the Beichstag debate she had been tak'
being done under the mask of patriotism
>.

Anybody away from Berlin to Wtronke, in the Pro-

KOKTTSAI SPECIAL SEEVIOE and the saving of the country.
vince of Posen.
Canton, Jan. 5. The Yunnanese mili-— who for personal or other reasons is regarded
by the professional agents-provocateurs as
The third case was that of the well-known
tary leaders have opened a campaign, Socialist Frau Kate Dune' r. Her busl nd
unsatisfactory or inconvenient is put under
denouncing the party of General Turn was in the field, she had three children, and
suspicion of espionage, or treason, or other
Chi-jui, which they charge is following her Sort ali sit activities among the young
crime. And such vague denunciations are
in the footsteps of the late President Yuan were concerned with scientific and economic
then sufficient to deprive the victim of his
Shi-kai. questions.
freedom, without any possibility of defence
being given him. In many cases such arrest
The fourth case was that of a married
working woman in Berlin named .Spahn who
JAPAN-AUSTRALIAN TRADE has been maintained by the year without any
had been under arre c t for three months
lawful foundation for it. Treachery and low
A without having committed any offence, and
JrCOKTJSAI-REUTEK cunning are now enjoying real orgies.
was prevented from keeping her two child-
—
Sydney, Jan. 5. It is officially announc-
criminal 4s duly convicted and knows his
fate. The man under preventive arrest is ren while her husband was n the field.
ed that ti e Aua'ralian trade with Japan Herr Dittmann then gave a terrible ac-
overburdened by the uncertainty of despair,
from January 1 to October 31, 1916 count, some of it unfit for reproduction, of
amounted to £6,313,363. These figures and is simply buried alive. The members
the treatment in prison of two girls of 18
of the Government do not seem to have a
create a record. whose offence was that on June 27th they
spark of understanding for this situation,
the mental and material effects of wh'ch
had distributed invitations to working women
NEW YORK MARKET FIRMER to attend a meeting of p-">test against the
are equally terrible."
said in the Budget Com-
"Dr. Helfferich procedure in the case of Herr Liebknecht.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE mittee the case of Dr. Franz Mehring
in He observed that they owed it entirely to
New York, Jan. 6. The market opened that it — is better that he should be at large
themselves and to their Socialist training if
they had not been ruined physically and
stronger this morning, and all priced were and do something for which he would have
firmer. to be punished. According to this reason; ng. morally in their "royal Prus^an prison."
the best thing would be to look up every- When they were at last released they were
KOKUSAI-REUTER
body and keep them from breaking the law. informed that they would be imprisoned for
—
New York, Jan. 5. The Market here The ideal of Dr. Helfferich seems to be the the rest of the war if they attended any
weakened owing to the report that President German National Prison of which Heine public meeting. Herr Dittmann proceed-
Wilson intended to make another Peace spoke. The case of Mehring is classical ed :—
move, if the Entente declines to disclose its proof of the fact that we are no longer far "Here we have police brutality in all its
peace terms. removed from the Helfferich "deal." purity. Th s is how a working-class child
Herr Dittmann went on to say 'that Herr who is trying to make her way up to know-
ATTEMPT TO SMUGGLE ARMS INTO MEXICO Mehring's only offence was that in a letter is treated in the country ledge and Kultur
n ized
by the police he wrote to a Reichstag promised 'new orientation,' in which of
deputy named Herzfeld in favour of a peace (according to the Imperial Chancellor) 'the
KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE road is to be opened for all who are efficient."
demonstration in Berlin, and offered to
—
New York, Jan. 3. The Mexican Con- write a fiy-sheH; inviting attendance at such These are the methods by which the sprit of
sul-General here has been arrested and charg- a meet'ng. Mehring, who is over 70 years independence is systematically to be killed.
ed with being concerned in a conspiracy to of age, was then locked up. Herr Dittmann That is the reason for the arrests of members
ship arms and ammunition to Vera Cruz, continued : of the Socialist party who stand on the side
the principal port of Mexico, in violation of "How much longer will it be before of determined opposition. You imagine that
the embargo placed on their import by thoughts become criminal in Oermany? Meh- by isolating the leading elements of the op-
President Wilson. ring is one of the most brilliant historians position you can crush the head of the snake.
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[Janoary^i3, 19 '7

Herr Dittmann's next ease was that 01 ventive arrest and martial law. The whole GREAT BRITAIN'S ARMY
Dr. Meyer, one of the editors of the "Vor development proceeds by way of compromise
warts," who was arrestel many months ago
between the needs of the State and the needs New York, Dec. 11. Frederick R. —
He is suffering from tuberculosis, but not of protection to the particular level of civil- Coudert told the members of the National
is

allowed to go to a sanatorium. Another So- ization reached by the particular State. Security League at their meeting at the
cialist named Regge, father of (Socialist cries of "Very true.") We are
journalist Hotel Astor that by next spring the Bri-
six children,has been under arrest snce not at the lowest level. When one considers tish munition factories would be produc-
August, his only offence being that he haa the state of things in Germany in peace ing four times as much as at present.
agitated against the Socialist majority. Herr time we can be proud. (Socialist interrup-
This was one of the things he had learn-
Dittmann then dealt at length with tbe tions.) I am proud of Germany. I think
Socialist journalist named Klulis, who has that our constitutional system before the ed during a visit to the British and the
been in prison for eight months, also for his outbreak of war and our level of "Kultur" French front in September and October.
activity on behalf of the Socialist minority were such that every German could be proud "Youdo not realize the time it takes to
against the majority, and was prevented of ("No, no.") I hope that we shall soon produce munit'ons in adequate quantity >,
from communicating with his dying wife or be able to revert to those conditions."
he said. "I happen to know the experi-
attending her funeral. Herr Heifferich went on To argue that re-
Herr Dittmann gave the details of three pression in Germany is really much milder ence of some of our manufacturers who
cases at Dusseldorf and one at Brunswick, than in Fiance, England, or Italy; and for thought they would have reached maximum
and then exj:>lained how the military autho- the debate on the censorship, which followed in ten months when if really
took twenty-
rities in many parts of Germany are delibe- the debate on preventive arrest, he camt
our.
rately offer ng Socialists the choice between armed with an account of the Defence of the
silence and military service. A
well-known "Realm Acts. When he enlarged upon the It takes a year to make the big guns.

trade union official at Elberfeld, named powers of the British Government he was "France wag saved at the ,Mame by tbe
Sauerbrey, who had been declared totally interrupted by cries of "It is a question not 75 's, but the 75 is now a defensive wea-
unfit for military service because he had of theory but of practice," and the Socialist
pon only. For offensive the larger guns
lost several fingers on his left hand, was leader Herr Stadthagen made a scathing
arrested and charged with treason. He was reply. Herr Stadthagen sad: sre essential, but the general result of the
acquitted, but instead of obtaining h's free- "Even if everything in England is as Herr controversy which has been raging for
dom he was immediately called up and is Helfferich described it. the state of things some time over the general merits of very
now in training for the front. Herr Ditt- is much better there than in Germany. Herr large and medium-size guns has seemed to
mann said that this case had caused intense Helfferich stated that cases in which arrest
be the conclusion that guns of inidhira
bitterness, and added :
and search of dwellings may take place, but
"The Military Command at Minister is those are cases in whrch similar action can calibre are better for most purposes and
surprised that the feeling in the whole be taken in Germany in time of peace under that great guns are valuable only in ex-
Wupper Valley is becoming more and more the ordinary criminal law. The Englishman ceptional circum-stancea.
discontented, and the military are now has quite other rights. He has the right to
Alter the first of ti c war Great Britain
hatching! new measures of violence in order his personality, and, above all, the officials
v.-l] have, probab'y, ti-j most mr.ub "•. d,
to be able to master this discontent. One in England, unl ke Germany, are personally
best organized au
i

best equipped arm-, in

Would think that such things came from the responsible. When we make a law, that is
Europe. Its late development r;u oves t J

mad house. In reality they represent condi- repealed by the Administration. That is the from the burden >t old models of equip-
tions under martial law, and this case is only whole point, but Herr Helfferich does not
'•f.Xii and gives it opportunity to begin
one of very many." see it, and he does not see that we live in
the newest models of aeroplane and
\
v. \h
Heir Dittmann gave several instances of a Police State and under a police system. |

artillery. England had

to learn that 150,-
men declared unfit for service who had been Did itt ever occur to anybody in England to 1

000 men, no matter how

good, were useless,
called up for political reasons, and he ended dispute the right of immunity of members !

and million's were needed.

his speech as follows: of Parliament? Did it ever occur to any-: "Now they have the millions. Sir
"In regard to all this persecution of peace, body in England to go to members of the Douglas Haig told me that he had 1,500,-
ful citizens there is a regular apparatus off Opposition in Parliament and demand that
000 men under his command, and there
agents-provocateurs, provided by officials of they should resign their seats on pain of 1

must be 3,000,000 or 4,000,000 at home.

all kinds, and the apparatus is growing every arrest? Or has anybody in England been I

"The organization of the armiieis behind

day. If these persecutions were stopped a threatened with arrest if he does not with-
the line is amazing. Back from the firing
great number of these agents and officials draw a declaration against the committee of line, out of danger, the great system of
could be released for military service. In his party? Two newspapers have been sup- J reads for the enormous traffic required by
1

most cases they are mere shirkers, and that pressed in England because they opposed the supplying of the army is kept up by
is why they cling to their posts and seek munitions work. I regret this check upon j
the work of prisoners, who, after a. few
every day to prove themselves indispensable free eritlieism in England, but what would j
days, become happy and cheerful, with
by discovering all sorts of crimes. Because have happened in Germany? In Germany j
such a discipline that they are kept under
they do not want to go to the trenches other there would undoubtedly have been a pro- an almost nominal surveillance and work
people must go to prison. Put an end to Secution for high treason. In England, well under the direction of their own non-
the state of martial law, and help us to root moreover, the newspapers are allowed to re- commissioned officers."
j

up a state of things which disgraces the appear, and that without giving any guar- Mention of the gallantry of French and
German name." antees. In Germany we are required to give Canadian troops was heartily cheered, par-
The Alsatian deputy Herr Hans said that guarantees that the papers shall be con- ticularly of the Canadians, of whom Mr.
|

Alsace Lorraine is suffering more than any ducted by a person approved of by the politi- Coudert said
other part of the country, and that more cal police. Herr Helfferich employs inap- "I felt that after all it was a consola-
than 1,000 persons have been arrested with- propriate comparisons. I will give him one tion to know that North America produces
out any charge be\ig brought against them. which applies. The political police in Ger- such a fine race of men."
Herr Seyda, for the Poles, said that the many is precisely what the State Inquisition
Polish population of Germany suffers espe- was in Venice."
ciallyfrom the system of preventive arrest. An interesting point n the censorship freely offer both money and exemption from
In his contemptuous reply, which showed debate was the disclosure of the fact that military service to boys who are about to-

that the Government was confident that it the local censors do what thev please, and
become liable for service. He gave a typiir
cal case of a boy of 17. The police called at
had nothing to fear from the majority in that especially in Alsace-Lorraine oven the
his home and inquired whether he belonged
the Reichstag, Herr Belfferieh said: proceedings in the Reichstag* are not allow-
"The institution of the dictator comes ed to be published. Herr Seyda protested to any Socialist organization and whetheT

from ancient Rome, from the classical Re- against the peculiar persecution of the Poles. he had been medically examined for ithe
public of antiquity. (Laughter.) When He remarked that at Gnesen no Polish paper Arniy. A
police official then waylaid the

the State was fighting for its existence it was has been allowed to appdar for the past two boy as he was leaving work and promised him
found necessary to place suptreme power in years. that, if he would give information of what

a* anvthin? was Herr went on in

his Social st associafr'on, he could;

the hands of a sVgle man, and to give his But as srlgnificant

Roman dictator authority which was much Stadthagen 's account of the recruiting for earn from £4 to £4 10s. a month and be
greater than the authority belonging to pre- the political police. He said that the police exe ^pt from military service.
 January 13, 1917I THE J A PA N WEEKLY MAIL
VOICES OF THE PRESS THE CONFERENCE AT HOME THE TERAUCHI CABINET AND CHINA
The conference of tho representatives
THE STUDY OF CHINA ADVOCATED In t'l c past (iim- months, the Terauchi
of the Allied powers a Rome, is tho most
l

The v Cabinet lias done nothing except follow the

"J'ji insists upon tho necessity significant incident since the beginning oi
of having a full knowledge of financial the year, says tho "Tokyo Asahi."
rules set by the Okuma Cabinet, and t lie
In
conditions in China in. order to bring Vienna a conference of Germany and. her "Jiji" i's surprised to see ihe Cab net con-
China and Japan closer in friendship as Allies is also to take place, and although fiont the present session of trie Diet wit -
well as in commercial relations. While the object of the two conferences will bo out having formed any decided pol cy. In
Japan is anxious for friendly relations entirely different, the two conferences will th rquestion of becoming frigadly with
,

with China, the Chinese Government and probably mark the history of this year. China, the present Cabinet anticipated suc-
public also hope for a rapprochinent, and It is clear tihlall the Conference at Rome
is opened! to discuss the future plan
!

ec&ful in sults, but in its negol ations with

tho "jiji" declares that this desire on both of
sides to become friendly is a good indica- campaign. With the defeat of Rumania, O ina, the Government has failed.
It is the opinion of the
tion, and the Japanese capitalists and ma- the Allied powers have to consider and Jiji" that re-
"

nufacturers should endeavour to invest adopt one UDidform aggressive plan for the lations with China can not be improved by
fu ure, and while some rumours say that mere expression
capital in China and open further markets
I
of good will or so called
the conference was held in Rome as Italy
in China at this good opportunity. diplomatic negotiations. Jt is only j;u.-,sible
The European nations are at present un- is anxious to make independent peace wilh 10 gain the good will of the Chinese public
able to direct their attention towards Germany, the fact is entirely the con-
and to become friendly with the Chinese
China, but the "Jiji" says that as soon a? trary, and Italy is more than ever
bent upou her delermination to stick to Government, when the Japanese Government
peace is declared they will certainly open
commercial activity in China, and the
tti.' Allies until thievery end of the War. changes its fundamental aUitude towardj
The Conference at Rome is to dec;dc China and the Chinese. In th.j past what
United Stales which formerly did not
the future plan of the Allies, and the
show much interest in the trade with the Japanese Government declared and what
geographical position of Rome is suitable
China, has also beguu to show a keen in- they actually did were oppo.-itc. and it made
for such discussion, as at present the cL
terest since the beginning of the Euro- the Chinese think that Jap m had ambitions
pean war. The United States will, the feat of Rumania is the most importan! on Chinese territory.
'"Jiji" believes, direct her commercial ac-
point to be considered' in the future cam-
paign. Besides the officials of the Department of
tivity towards the Far East and South
America, when the war in Europe The "Asahi" does not believe that Ger- Foreign Affairs, the military officers main-
comes to an end, and it is necessary for many is on the point of starvation nor tain a certain influence and power in form-
the news that Germany will not be able
Japan to be prepared for the commercial ing the policy towards China. In govern-
rivalry in China after the war and she to fight much longer, but the paper de- ing the leased land in Manchuria, there are
should at this moment, collect informa- clares that the further fighting will be army officers at the head of t e local ad-
totally disadvantageous to Germany and
tions and study the situation in China. ministration/, and the establishment of tho
To enable the study of China to be her allies. The Kaiser is wise enough to imposing official building has given the
it, and. it was for this reason he pro-
1

made, it is necessary to establish a new see Chines unpleasant qualms.

fl the Also
organization, as although there have exist- posed peace. The paper believes that the Government is not properly ruling the lands
Kaiser will try to conclude peace in every owned by the South Manchuria Railway,
ed many such organizations in the past,
way possible. and outlaws and thieves are left unmolested.
their activities had been limited, and they
The "Asahi"
does not believe that the Not only the Chinese but the Japanese in
were unable proper financial in-
to obtain
German forces will take as aggress ve the district have suffered from the activities
formation regarding China. The "Dobun-
steps as they did in the past. Probably of these outlaws. Japanese troops are still
kai" has been sending promising young stationed at Hankow but the "Jiji" declar-
they might attack Salonika, but they will
students to China and making them in- es that at present the presence of troops
never attack the Italian front. The Kai-
vestigate into the true financial conditions, there is unnecessary, and only causes wild
ser has been urging his soldiers to fight
and their reports proved valuable, but at rumours. Even in Tsingtao, it is not ne-
with determination, but it is only to k^ep
the same time, on account of the lack of cessary at present to station so large a num-
up the courage of the German soldiers, ber of soldiers, and even one half of the
proper funds, they are unable to extend
and his true wish is the conclusion of present force would be sufficient to hold
their activity as much as they des've.
peace. the German possession.
There are also reports from the Japanese
The paper is pleased that the Allies What Army
of Japan does in China
the
Consuls stationed at China, but the Con-
refused to consider the German proposal causes the Chinese to doubt, the intention
sulates have no facilities for special in-
of peace, and hopes that at the Conference of Japan towards China), and while, on one
vestigation. I

at Rome, jjlre Allies will decide to send hand, the Government preaches friendly re-
The "Jiji" proposes (hat bankers and more troops to Salonika, and drive out lations with China, on the other, the mili-
j

traders who are interested in the improve- The tary officers in China are giving an entireh
the enemy on the Italian front.
ment of tho trade with China, should paper says that the Allies should utilize different impression. Not only the Chin-
contribute a certain sum of money each to this good opportunity and prepare for an ese, but the foreigners believe that Japan is
the establishment of an organization, when aggressive all tack on the German and Au- planning to annex China.
sufficient investigation of the financial strian forces from everv direction. The The cause of such misunderstanding and
conditions could be easily made. hope of the final victory at an early date bad impression, is, the "Jiji" says), because
There are many who are called experts will bo born at the Conference at Rome. of the independent action taken by the For-

on the Chinese affairs, and while their 9?n Office and the War Office. While a de-
cided policy adopted by the Cabinet, the
insight into the true condition of China directed their attention to political
affairs. is

While we should be well informed about War Office does whate.er it pleases in
and their opinions are to be respected,
politics in China and political undercur- China, and t' e Foreign Office plans another
there is a tendency for their opinions to
rents, at this moment when it is evident thing. This lack of principle and unifor-
be founded upon material obtained them- Ki at all mity of policy is the cause of the all dif-
tbe nations of Europe and America
feeleves and, consequently, in many cases
w'U soon direct, their commercial activity ficult' es in China.
they are only true with' regard to the r> China, the establishment of am organi- The "Jiji" says that if the present Cabi-
special localities they have studied and to zation to investigate the financial condi- net desires true friendship with China, the
tho special cases they have investigated, and tions and possibilities of China is absolute- first step to be taken will be the adoption
their information does not cover the entire ly necessary. China, being so large a coun- of one decided policy which should be fol-
country. Ten of such experts have ten try, only an organization with sufficient lowed by all Departments. The "Jiji"
different opinions, and the public is at a funds will be able to make a thorough says that as Count Terauchi is a Field-
loss which to believe. study of t'he country, and the paper firm- Marshal and has influence among aimy
The "Jiji" regrets that moat of the peo- ly hopes that the merchants and bankers officers, he can make the War Office obey

ple Who studied China in the past neglect- will be interested in the establishment of him in case he really desiies friendship
ed financial and commercial subjects, and such an organization. with China.
 : :

so mmsmmmmn THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 13 1917

ECHOES OF SHAM PEACE PROPOSAL If the press which supports the admini- WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
stration correctly interprets official opinion,
little time will be taken up with considera-
It is reported that the Department of
—
London, Dec. 13.- TSife German, peace tion of the movement of Germany and her
proposal jp rejected by the Times, which
'
'
'
allies,'
although the moderate opinion' of Agriculture and Commerce will soon adopt
says the country does not favor too hasty a re- a measure to standardize the measurements
jection of the overtures. It ig believed
"Germany's proposal bears no relation the German, eople, once acquainted with and weights used in Japan. The Depart-
whatever to the objects for -which we are the objects of the Entente, might be more ment has been of the opinion that the pre-
fighting. She has been trying by all the inclined toward peace, and mat for tnat sent systems of measures and weights could
means at her disposal to induce us to make reason, if for no other, xhe terms of txw be improved, and has been investigating
Entente Allies should be made known offi-
the suggestion of mediation. The attempt their defects.
cially to the Central Powers.
has lamentably and conspicuously failed The new measure will be adopted to make
The possibility that President Wilson
and as she does mot judge that any neutral will make some .suggestion when forward- foreign trade easier and more convenient,
power could proffer mediation with much ing the offer is also much discussed. It is to make measuring and weighing easier and
advantage, she falls back on the indirect intimated that he might al; least xpi;ess >

offer to the belligerents as a pis alter. It will ngneso to convey he lervm of the En-
accurate, and to guarantee the net weight
is above all thngo a symptom of er con- tente to f e Central Powers.
'.
and measurement of merchandize.
scious weakness. The report is current here that Emperor As the first step to regulate the system
The Allies niusi'. absolutely reject any William is about to announce the granting and insure accuracy, the Department will
idea of mediation in any shape and from of a parliamentary form of government to
increase the number of inspectors to enforce
any quarter as long as the basis proposed Germany. the law and make further investigations.
is the triumph of might and not right. They San Francisco, De#. 13. Dr. David — The former regulations will be altered in
must refuse with equal firmness even to Starr Jordan, member of the Amjeridan many cases to improve the system, and es-
talk about an armistice until the lands the Neutral Peace Conference, and chancellor
•

pecially the Department will strongly en-

enemy has overrun are restored and com- of Leland Stanford, Jr. University, was
force a law standardizing the weight or
pensation made. They must renew the quoted last nighll as follows on the German
measure of standard merchandise.
enuneation of their peace terms, laid down proposal for peace:
once for all in Mr. Asquith's Guildhall
A stricter regulation will be also enacted
" Germany *s proposals, while only fan
for the inspection of weighing and measur-
speech, and must redouble their efforts to initial 'Step in the great conference yet tf
ing apparatus, and the superintending of
force these terms upon Germany and hec be held, are, in my opinion, tiOiougnly
accomplices." their manufacturers.
sincere and frank. They are made at a
Von B e mann-Hollweg's
til cries of
limie when the Central Powers have rea-
"Kamarade" will not weaken English de-
ched the height of success and necessity shows that the military cherish no such
termination to continue the struggle, says must be reckoned with by the Allied Pow- illusion.
the "Glebe." Addressing the chancellor, tfi.e ers because fihey are fair in the matter
"What is still more certain is that the
newspaper continues: "We did not seek of territorial restorations. treacherous German move aims at some-
this bloody business', but, being in it, we
"Our part in the great peace meeting thing else than genuine peace. It seeks an
meaa to make a clean job of it. There is
will be a mighty task. This country, internal and external effect. In Germany
no statesman in the British Empire who
serene in its position of peace and intren- it is intended to convince the people that
dares to talk to us on such: a peace as that
with its financial power, should prove the go\ernmentl is not responsible for the
of which you dream. We must slay or ched a big factor ini cementing a world peace. continuation of the struggle.
be slain. Our duty is clear." Abroad, it)
However, President Wilson must be cau- d; sires to persuade neutrals teat the Allies
Germany's peace proposal caused the
tious before he makes advances. He must are pursuing a policy of ambition. That
greatest sensation in Scandinavia accord-
move slowly in all his dealings. It would
ing to a Copenhagen despatch to the Ex- is the explanation of the pretended mo-
be a terrible calamity if, owing to a mis- The
change Telegraph Company. deration in the tone of the speech.
Germany's peace proposal should not
The Dagems Nyheder of Copenhagen step, speech merely emphasized essential weak-
materialize.
Says that it learns in authoritative Swedish ness which temporary successes can not
circles that it is believed there that the Ger-
"The world awaits with anxious mo-
hide."
man offer will not meet with immediate menta are t' e manner n which Germany's pro-
i

posals received bv the Entente Powers." The "Petit Journal" continues: "It
rejection by Uhe Allies.
The Copenhagen Politiken believes that
—
Paris, Dec. 13.* The offer of peace of is because Germany knows she can not

in view of what has happened during the

Chancellor ven Bet" mann-Hollweg is re- win that she desires to end the war. Her
last few days jn Russia, France and Eng-
ceived with a chorus of derision in the plan, however, is doomed. It will fail be-
!

land it is unlikely that 'the Allies wdl French press. The newspapers are un- iore the immovable resolution of the Al-
agree to start peace negotiations. This animous that it is an admission that the lies."
paper says situation is getting critical in Germany
I
The "Matin" characterizes the peace
"Premier Trepoff's declaration that jand that the chancellor wishes a way out proposals "as mere talk," saying: "They
Constantinople is the aim of Russia and before it is too late. His move is consid1 contain no territorial, political or other
I

the fact that the governments of England ered to have the additional advantage that, conditions which could serve as a bas:s of
acid France have lb|e>en changed into special Germany simply says, for
in the event of its failing, it will enable discussion.
(

war governments do not give the impres- Jiini to throw the blame for the eontinua- the hundredth time, that she never desired
sion that a wish for peace exists in those rights
t ion of the war on the Allies, which Ke war and wishes only to protect her
i

countries. It will not be surprising, there-

hopes will have a moral effect on Germany and that if her enemies will not listen she
fore, if the German offer is refused, al- j

the neutral nations. will throw the blame of further blood-

though it will be difficult for the Allies to [and
give an absolute refusal." "A slumsy trap" is the
]
caption under shed on them.
—
London, Dec. 13. Although little eon which the morning
I
papers print the chan- "The device is too obvious.
any most
It could
ignorant.
fidence is 'shown in London thai any result cellor's speech. not deceive but the
will come from the peace proposal of the "The time for fenvis is over," says the "Another motive is the necessity of
Central Powers, and the opinion prevails "Petit Journal." "We are no longer in the making Germany accept the sufferings
quite generally that the time is noiti op- presence of the trial efforts of those per- and winter campaign.
sacrifices of another
portune even to discuss terms, there is an !sistent appeals to interviewers and news- If only their civilian population had to
undercurrent of feeling 'that something endure this, not much harm would be done,
paper articles. Chancellor von Bethmann-
would be gained by making the world |

jHollweg summoned the Reichstag, not to but the army is beginning to feel the
acquainted, definitely, with the ob-
ihear his speech, but to be confronted with! strain During the last few weeks, rations
jects of the belligerents. The attitude of
We do not know if at Berlin l&Ve been reduced and in three months'
the British Government toward the offer !a fact.
there are people so naive as to imagine time they will be very poor indeed. Ger-
will be made known in the House of Com- j

mons tomorrow, provided sufficient time that the Allies are likely to swallow this many is compelled to talk peace but she
shallhave elapsed to permit consultation clumsy bait, even on the morrow of the does it as vaguely as possible in the hope
with Great Britain's allies, and ihe state- events in Rumania. In any case Field of spreading dissension among her ene-
ment is awaited w*ith the greatest interest. Marshal von Hindenburg's statement mies and keeping her coalition together.'
 January 13, THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 3'

CHAMPION SNAKE CATCHER HEAVY SNOWSTORMS IN MOST DISTRICTS SERIOUS RLAZE AT MUKDEN

According to According to a dispatch from Kanazawa,

the old calendur of Japan, The Japanese Red ('roan Ho pitul at
1917 js the (snake
year of the in Ishikawa prefecture, the heavy snowfall \lukdcn_ was
"mi" I,. 1 1< >> ir! by a (in- which <

which visited the district, on Sunday QJgb.1

While snak.s ape usually haled by people, broke out on tin, pnnUKc.'s .d' the build-
has again stopped trallie on the llokuroku
it strange to learn that over ten thou-
ifcj ing on flic morning of bbo 51 li instant.
line. In consequence of the storm a train
Baud snakes a^e sold iu Tokyo every year.
which left Toyaniu station was hold up Accordiug to a Mulub n dispaicli the
{•Vino are sl-iniuod, and others are sold as
between Awazu and Komatsu on Monday. tine originated n tffoe engine room at- ;

specimens, but many are also sold ro teu- Goods train No. 20\ was despatched to the tached to the iio.-pital in l.h- small hours
] .i-r^tii t ions people who believe that snakes rescue. From Kanazawa also a rescue train, of the morning. The flames at oneo spread
consumptives. with some railway officials on hoard, went to and consumed the adjacent
are a good nied \- i 1 u • i'or wardrooms whi'li
the scene and the snow-bound train was taken'
In Tokyo, Mr. Kinzaburo Nakamura of were gutted in a small :-pace or time.
to Awazu. On Monday morning a down-
is known as
Naka-i kae' fi-madhi, Shitaya, train after leaving Kanazawa at 7A (.) a.m., Thanks to the desperate efforts of the medi-
the champion snake catcher, and in his reached Kureha station but could not con- cal staff and nurses, the patients were all
store ovvr five thousand live snakes are 'iinue itsjourney I'nrt' er owing to the bad removed to a place of safety, no casualties
alwayfe (diisjpdayed for inspection antd sale.
weather until the arrival of help, when it
occurring. As the water in the river was
eventually reached Toyama. The first train
Accord ng to him, he sells over ten thou- frozen owing to the intense cold which re-
to leave Nanao on Monday when between
sand snakes a year. Morimoto and Kanazawa had to put back gistered 20 degrees below freezing point, the
Nakarnura catches all the reptiles,
Jfcr, to Morimovo. Owing to a goods train being flames could not be brought under control
himself, (and every year in the early spring snow-bound, traffic was delayed on the lloku- until about four o'clock in the morning,
roku line on Monday from one to three when all the buildings were reduced to ashes
he starts on his snake catching trip which
hours. save an old building which escaped through
lasts until the end of the summer. He
A dispatich from Takata in Niigata pre- the efforts of the Japanese and Chincsq
states that the majority iof Ms snakes are who assisted in extin-
fecture says that the railway traffic on, the troops and firemen,
sold to people who use snake's as mtdicne The loss of medical
Shinyetsu line has been suspended near guishing the flames.
but many are every year exported to for-
Katamachi and Hachisaki by snow drifts 10 instruments, which were destroyed, is be-
eign -(land's. In his store .there is every Sort
feet deep. At Ichifuri on the Hokuroku line lieved to reach an immense sum.
of snake inhabiting Japan.
no traffic is possible.
The snake, usually eat during June, SEVEN FROZEN TO DEATH IN NIKKO
In the district near the town of Yao, Nehi-
July, August and September enough food
gori, in Toyama prefecture incessant snow MOUNTAINS
to last them all winter, and in April they
come out from their holes. They are in the since January 3, is reported, and between

physical condition in November and the village of Nimpu and Ohase it is lying
belst
about 11 feet deep, all communication being
A report reached Tokyo on Monday that
December. It is difficult to catch snakes seven lumbermen have perished in the Nikl >
in winter unless one knows well their dislocated. In the town of Fukuoka, Nishi-
Toyama prefecture an old mountains from cold and exposure. On
De-
habits. The champion snake catcher says tonaini-gori,
cember fourth, seven lumbermen employed at
thak: he could catch fifty to slixty snakes in woman aged 60 was crushed to death by
the lumber factory at Kuriyama-mura, start-
one hole during the winter, the ability of the snow-packed roof of her house collapsing. ed for a neighbouring village to attend a
a snake catchier 'lying in locating the win- In the village of Kume, Himigori, of the funeral, but on their way confronted a blind-
tering holes. same prefecture the death is reported of a
ing snow storm, and became lost in the moun-
Mr. Nakamura has over twenty five girl aged 7 by the fall of a house owing to
tains.
years iof snake caVuChinlg experience, and he heavy snow.
All seven men are used to the mountains
is confident that any snake smaller than Since Monday morning in the district
and every byway of the vicinity and -elying
twelve feet iin length could easily be near Nagaoka, in Niigata prefecture, there
upon their knowledge, they did ncH retreat;
caught by him. without assistance. One has been an unprecedented fail of snow
pushing on in the storm. As they did not
of 'the narrow escapes 'be had took place and trains are detained in many places.
come back to the village a search party wa^
some years ago in the Shichibu mountains. In Hokkaido a snow-storm has been rag-
sent out, and the frozen bodies of the seven
He located a hole and tying a chicken at ing since Sunday night, and has gathered
men were found. It is reported that as the
the end of a stouK cord, he placed the ba^t more strenfgfcr snce Monday morning.
storm continued, the searching party had
at the entrance of the hole, and waited. "Causing great damage to houses in the city
great difficulty to locate their bodies.
He waited four days and nights bait the of Muroran. In the harbour, fishing boats
snake inside the hold refused to be lured were overturned .and one fisherman was
out, and finally lie fell asleep at his post. drowned. Telephonic and telegraphic com-
Suddenly he felt a sharp pain in h\s leg. munications have been interrupted in many
and found that a huge snake more than cases in the city and the inter-city telephone
eight feet loraig had caught his leg in i,rs service is discontinued except with Hako-
mouth, and was dragging Dim towards the date.
mouth of its hole. He was drawn about Trains are running 40 minutes behind
ten yard r before he could finally free himself,
schedule. At Hakodate at 11.40 on Sunday
but the isnake had disappeared inlto it's night, a thunderstorm occurred which is a
hole before be could catch it. T e wound 1 '. When a post-
rare occurrence in winter. The Saikai Mara
in his leg was a bad one. card will
(20 tons displacement) which was at anchor bring free
H's usual method iof catching a big
in the harbour, ran aground in the hurricane. samples of
snake is to jump at ittfe head, and ti.e a
A train near Yakumo stat'on wa's derailed
Ktout rope arownd its neck. But if his
and all the traffic has b^en suspended on the CUTICURA
first attempt fails it is difficult to capture
government railways in that district. SOAP
it. Many a time, he hag bad a long strug-
gle with huge creatures, and once he and Ointment
NEW SCIENCE LABORATORY
struggled w'th a six yard snake in the
which give
Asama mountains for two hours, before As regards the raisirJg of the fund for
quick relief
capturing it. He sold the snake for fifte^ c
'tab!ishing the new seentific laboratory)
and point to
yon, whieib he says was too little for his 1romoted bv Mr. Rbkuro Hara who has
' speedy cure
two hours' work. ahvady contributed 300,000 yen for thai 1

when all else

He once met a band of hold-up men in purpose, it fa learned that Barons Mitsui,
fails. Why not
the Hakone mountains as he was searching Iwasaki. and Okura have decided to con-
for snakes. He quickly took several large tribute 500,000 yen; each to the fund. In-
snakes from his bag, and declared that; asmuch as the rules pertaining to the dis-
that was all he had on him at that mo- posal of tie fund will shortly be submitted
ment. The robbers all quickly disappeared. to the committee after their compilation,
For free sample each address post-card:
Thiis year being the year of "mi," he it may be expected that the fund will be F. Ntwberv & Sons, 27, Charterhouse
S3«j.,London. Sold everywhere.
hopes for a most prosperous business. opened' for public contributions very soon.
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32 «i£«iKfB«a?r THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January, 13, 19 17

HOMELESS CHILDREN CLAIMED BY DEATH 100 pounds of Vaseline MORE EARTHQUAKES IN FORMOSA
10 pounds of Pottasium Chlorate
"The Russian Government is doing Tablets Another violent shock of earthquake
wonders in the matter of relief, but, un- 200 pounds of Cotton Wool. visited Nanto prefecture, Formosa, at 2
"I want yards of adhesive tape, and,
fortunately, the military demand is ruth- o'clock last Sunday morning. The centre
I have been told, that here in Japan, they
less and peremptory. It has the first call |>f the shock was Horisha district and
make a paper waistcoat, and, if we could neighbourhood, which was also the centre
and, in any event, there are certain things get these, we would be willing to place
of the recent earthquakes. Much damage
now most urgently needed which even the orders and buy as many as could be sup- is expected to have been done in the dis-

Russian Government cannot supply, and lied. Any warm clothing for the child- trict, hut no derails are yet to hand.
.
Most
of tiie houses and other buildings which
I have come to Japan to a3k for this help ren would be acceptable.
"I would be very grateful for any as- had been partially destroyed in the recent
and 1o ask in the name of the women and
sistance the Japanese or the foreign news- •shocks have probably been completely de-
children who are sick and suffering un-
papers can give us in making; known these molished, but no casualizes are reported.
speakable misery. The shock is supposed to be an after shock
Mr. T.W. Whittemore, a young Amer- urgent needs. It would take too long to
of t e recent earthquakes. Comparatively
1

ican, of much prominence in research tell of the heartrending scenes I have just feeble shocks were also felt in various dis-
work, who has sacrificed much in the cause come from witnessing. It must not be tricts throughout the island at th© same
of humanity in this war and who has for thought for a moment that this appeal time. At Taihoku, the capital of the is-
some time been was a comes as the result of any indifference
at work in Russia, land, comparatively severe s> ocks were
Embas- or neglect on the part of anyone in Rus- felt seven times Sunday morning and after-
guest on Sunday at the American
sia, official or civic. The strain there noon. The origin of these repeated shocks
sy. Mr. Whittemore comes with the full
at Taihoku is believed to be different' from
endorsement of the American Ambassador brought on by the war and first demand
Nanto prefecture. The Nan'o
sup- that
military military in
in Petrograd and of the Eussian authori- for preparation,
authorities have despatched p, rbef party
ties. He is a member of the well-known plies, and the care of the wounded and the to the afflicted districts.
Committee of the Grand Duchess Tatiama. men at the front is almost all absorbing.
He is at the Imperial Hotel, and hopes The charity and the sympathy of the
to return to Eussia in ten. days with a Russian people is wonderful, but we can- sistance would be twice given, if it is
sufficiency of supplies to last for a little not get the medical Japan given quickly V
supplies and
while, and help to save some of those is the nearest point. We will get them "I will appreciate suggestions from any
among whom he is working. The story from America and orders are being placed of those of your more influential and wealthy
he tells is another terrible revelation of there. The people of America will give, men who may be interested in this work of
the unspeakable horrors and misery entail- and give freely, but week of time in this great charity and of great kindness and I ;

ed upon millions of people by the de- terrible winter can be saved by a prompt will be glad to give any further information
vastations of the war. action on the part of Japan, and from or details to commercial bodies or indivi-
Mr. Whittemore tells of how. when the what country in the world could the re- duals'"
army of the Grand Duke retreated from sponse more gracefully come? And who "I am sure that, with a true realization
of the situation, the response would come im-
the Prussian frontier, the peasants fled be- could reap a larger credit in the eyes of
mediately, for it is only a small amount
fore the oncoming German army, taking the human and the civilized world than
after all, a drop of Telief, as it were, in this
what little they could and leaving their this country, which, but a decade ago was
sea of suffering, but a drop of water and a
homes to penetrate further eastward. He itself at war with these people among
touch of human sympathy that relieves and
describes how these millions of people, whom I am working and who are now brings hope again to the suffering body and
mostly women, children or old men were coming to regard Japan as a great and the despairing soul. It is (the answer to the
swept in waves over this long frontage and generous neighbour, and an ally whose as- cry of little children."
swarmed over the villages and the country
sides, occupying every available shelter
as they came, and then, as these were
filled, the rest kept moving on and ara
still moving. Deprivation, neglect and
disease, with decreasing medical supplies
and possibilities of attention, have made
the condition of these unfortunate people
m
very terrible, indeed. The Russian cen-
tral Government and the local Govern-
A
ment and our Committee have done all
possible in the face of the tremendous de- With Lea & Perrins' sauce, a few
mands upon them in the military situa- drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or
tion, but the dread scourge of typhus and cheese, &c, are all that is required to
the on-coming rigors of winter have added
impart the most delicious piquancy and
to the horrors these people have to face.
flavour.
"Wedo not want money so much as
medical supplies," said Mr. Whittemore to
The QUALITY and concentration of its in-
the Kokusai News Agency, '"Medical sup- gredients make a little of this sauce go a long way.
plies of the simplest character and, of
course, as much warm clothing as we can
get. We7
believe that if these good peo-
£^9
ple of Japan could realize how much they
can do because', by reason of their geo-
graphical position, they can the more
speedily send relief, we would get what
we ask for without a day's delay. We
want what cannot be supplied in Russia.
I want to take back with me at once
200 pounds of Iodine Scales
100 pounds of Aspirine
100 pounds of Aspirine
25 pounds of Quinine
100 pounds of Permanganate of Potash
 .

o 7
-

Weekly Edition
-Banff

No. 3]
BBOISTBBBU AT THI Q.«.0
AS A NEWSPAPER.
TOKYO. JANUARY 20, 1917. V01. 1. XV.

NEWS AND NOTES Shmjostation was shunting in the pre© nets

The Japan Weekly Mail xokota station in Akita prefecture to
of

WEEKLY EDITION Two German prisoners of war at Maru- get in trim for starting and collided with
another train wh leh was standing jn the
game, Kagawa prefecture, have become station
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. after haying arrived half an hour
instructors in the Prefcctural School ot late, in eonsecpieuce, the engineers and
Technology in Takamatsu, near Maruga- stokers of both .trains were more or less seri-
THE JAPAN MAIL me. The school has recently secured the ously injured, but happily there were no
AND permission of the military authorities for casualties among the passengers.
THE JAPAN TIMES the employment of these two German)
scholars, and the enemy professors now go The establishment is announced of a
BOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS
to the school by train every morning es- wireless station at the Amarube Post
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50
corted by two Japanese soldiers. They Office, near Maidzuru. It is also
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 view
are Max Noiman and August Adra. reported that in of the supply
of war materials to Russia and
SUBSCRIPTION RATES The Sumitomo family has realised such the necessity of wireless communication
Single copies .....Sen 15 each an enormous profit from its copper busi- from the vessels carrying such goods with
ness, that Baron Sumitomo has determined Vladivostock and Japan, another wireless
„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each
to distribute 5,000,000 yen amongst the station will be established in the north-
One month Sen .50 employes in recognition of their services. western corner of the" Noto Peninsula.
Three months Yen 1.50 Of the amount 1,200,000 yen will be divid-
Expenses required! therefore are to be de-
ed among the miners, coolies and work-
Yen 3.00 frayed from the money voted under the
Six months men numbering 12,000 men, and 3,500,000
extra military Budget.
One year Yen 6.00 yen amongst 3,000 other employes. Shares
in the Sumitomo Kabushiki Kahsha have
been given senior clerks instead of cash.
to
After continuous research for fifteen
CONTENTS One watchman is said to have received years, Mr. Mitsuo Osato, aged 32, has
<Ntews and N01.es 33 500 yen as a spec al bonus.
:

recently discovered an effective injection

Party Leaders Speak
terview
China Policy aiud Parties
Count Terauchi Met
Leaders
Tho ClieugehiaituiiJ! Affair
Japan's Sympalhy for Her Allies ....
Chengchiatuu Affair is Practically Set-
tled
U.S. InunigraMon Bill
Changchun Customs
Fabrics
The European,' War
Mr. John Buohan's Weekly Report.
Situation at Athens
Germany's Peaee Proposals
Allied Reach Sdlid Agreement at
French Houses Reassemble
U.S.N. Cruiser Ashore
Russian Premier Drops Reins of Govt.
Ammunition Explodes at Du Pont
Powder Co
Arrest of Sun Hung-yi Caused Stir in
Pck'.ng
Lloyd George's First Speech as Pre-
mier
Plan to Assassinate Russiaa Editor.
of Monday's In- against diseases of leprous and tuberculous
34 The crew of the O.S.K. liner Canada lineage as wejl as nervous disease, which
34 Main, arriving at Yokohama Wednesday he will make public shortly. It is said
With Party from the States, say goods in Seattle and that 1912 Mr. Osato and his father
in
• 35 th neighbourhood remain congested. The
p discovered by joint research an injection
. ... 35 price of commodities has been running
35 higher, but the local people are not affect- known under the name of "Osato fluid*,"
ed, as they earn -much more than ever in
sferal injections of which proved quite
36 view of t' e general business activity in effective for phthisis patients ancl others.
36 consequence of the construction of war- The new injection he will make public is
and Japanese ships in that district. The party of Jap- said to be the perfection of this "Osato
36 anese holiday-maker? from Colorado, wfho fluid."
37 arrived at Yokohama by the above Str.,
.
38 report there are about 4,000 Japanese resi-
38 ding there. Anxiety is felt about the fate of six
39 hundred employes of lumber mills situated
Rome 41 in the mountains of the Kochi Prefecture,
About 1,700 students of the Kure ele- as the recent heavy snow fall has entire-
41
mentary school in the city of Kure of Hiro-
42 ly cut off their supplies. Some -of the
shima prefecture have, been sketching maps
42 mills are over ten ri from the villages,
of the vicinity of the naval port at Kure
as well as taking a census of the city under
and no news has been received! from the
42 mills for many days. It has been custom-
'he direction of their principal. The boys
have thus committed a breach of he regu-
I ary for supplies to be sent daily to the
48
lations, though unconsc ously. in sketching
;
mills.
within the prohibited zone. The >'-hool au-
43 The villagers are planning to organize
thorities, who naively plead ignorance in
44 a party to proceed to the mills, but on ac-
refer rence to the rules in force, are now
. .

Voices of the Press 45 count of the continued snow fall, they

_
trying to arrive a a compromise with thp
Premier Trepoff's Constantinople
Port authorities.
have not yet been able to start. In the
Speech 46 f\ ochi Prefecture it seldom snows and this

Japan May S n Have Three Fancy

;
is the first fall of snow in the past thirty
Flyers 46 Railway collisions seem to hav become
years. Unless assistance reaches the
47 the order of the day in Japan in vie-, of their
•

Peace With Disgrace mills shortly, t is feared the lives of the

Council Bills aimd the Cotton Industry frequency. On the morning of Friday last
scheduled for 600 mill-hands will be endangered.
of Japan •
48 a train which was to -tart
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34
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 20, 19 17

PARTY LEADERS SPEAK OF CHINA POLICY AND PARTIES of a united nat on in this country will have
the immediate effect of putting a stop to
MONDAY'S INTERVIEW Of the results of the meetings of Premier tn '
e domestic political disturbances in China.

„ „ -r, „„+ Seeing, however,» what counter-effect the ut-

Count Terauchi severally wuh Viscount
1, \r\„ inn
,
°'
Viscount Kato, the Kenseikai president, terances of pubic men and tbe press or

^ ^/
^
, „ ,., , . . , •,,
Kato. leader of tl e Kensei-kai, and with.
,

it £ a3sum .
who had an interview with Premier Count co r produce in
Mr. Hara of the Seiyu-kai and Mr. Inukai, that t he ^evmaneilcy f policy on our
,

Terauchi on Monday morning at the tet-

of the Kokumxto on Monday all that has par t will at least have the result of steady-
;

ter's invitation, as already reported, talk-

reached the public so far is little more than' ing China's ait tude Ward
this country,
occupy
ing about the meeting with the Premier a conjecture, strict secrecy being promised Jhst as our relations wiUi Ohiiaa
Neverthe-. the most important p ace i u all our inter-
;
Count for the lime being in each case.
is quoted as stating that Premier strong bear-
less there is reason to believe that a very national situation with a very
Terauchi and Viscount Motono, the For shrewd conjecture eas been made. The ing on our domestic politics, so do relations
Minister, explained the preceding^ fact is by the force ot circumstances, there' vvi,h Japan in
China. Who dwes say that
eign .

China is little room for results that permit

wide- the elimination of anxieties concerning her
of the diplomatic negotiations with
Ly divergent conjectures. In the first place relations with this eountry will have no in-
in the past and the principle of the Gov-
j

obviously the meetings were held with the! direct effect of gradually subsiding internal
;„ nu; nn
ernment's diplomatic measures towards that
.1 - r .1 /-1 . 4-„
object, on the part of the Government, to dissensions in China?
,. j. .1; :
We u..i."
WT..
bald that flip
'>
the
hour for the Em-
country in future. The interview consist- ask the leaders to support its policy toward! most crying need of the
China. T, e basic principles with which tofidre m
its foreign rela ion is tne unity
ed of hearing reports on the diplomatic guide the Empire's relations with China! of the nation and the permanency ot its

dealings in the past and the Viscount have long been established, namely sincere policy toward China.
friendship and harmonious co-operation for| The unity of th e eountry we speak of
merely listened to the reports of the Pre- never come unless a great influential
the peace of the Far East, and the preser-j will
mier and the Foreign Minister, and was not integrity. More; party s ets the example of
conceding -ou- 1
ration of China's territorial
asked to express his views on the subject. the sake of national fl* srs.
or leas modifications have been imrodu-edl ten ions for
As regards the contents of the reports, the is now the Kensei-kai \ is-
by ti e preceding Cabinets in the details Such a party
Viscount was requested by the Premier Kato may d.-mur that since there are
of their policy for the fulfilment of these count
b
Terauchi Cabinet men who ft r poll,
and the Foreign Minister to keep silence ,iineipks which are at the same time the the
purposes explo ted to its utmost me
but he had obtained their consent to make rreat objects of the Empire, amd k was tical
at China policy of the late Government, his
public his views, which were that the rheee modifications that have occasioned
counter-attacks in the
and couiiuei-ciiiauivg mwe r™'
past. The party
^~ cannot support whatever proceeds
policy embodiedl in the reports submitted tacks anci
tacKS 1 j l rnnn
Z
. ,

to him was in no way new and

was in public does not know, for ti e moment what
kind oj modifications Count Terauchi and Such
from a Ministry that
vindictdveness is small and mean ^Y^a ^L
and
the niafin the same as the policy followed propose to introduce wholly sets aside the real interests of the _

Viscount Motono now

by the Foreign Ministers of preceding but in the light of past experiences it is country. Eemember men who furnish the
The Viscount is quoted as not difficult to perceive that at Monday's are always
ministries. n'oblest examples for a country
undergo greates self-
Stating that he failed to see for what ob- conferences Mr. Hara and Mr. Inukai pro- men who
the the
They are the more admired and
ject Premier -Count Terauchi had
especi-
mised their support of the Government's sacrifices.
respected. The Kensei-kai. if it gracefully
ally invited the presidents of the political policy, while Vi'scount Kato reserved it, ag
and put China ques-
patriotically agrees to
parties and! submitted such reports. is generally conjectured. There stand the
tions outside the pale of party politics, will
Mr. K. Hara, the Seiyukai president, results of the meet'nga.
its pres ige, but will
who was also interviewed by the Premier One glaring fact that stands out in the in no way suffer in
the grat tude of the
;

Empire's relations with China is the un- instead centre in itself

and the Foreign Minister on the same disinterestedness, and will
settled political condition of that country nation for
it's

reporting his interview at the With all mere

subject, at- thus add to its influence.
and the consequent uncertainties in its
meeting of the Seiyukai leaders held at and may be in view on the morrow of the termina-
titude toward this country, it is
the residence of Mr. Yamamoto on Mon- war, the need has never
argued that it is this latter circumstance tion of the great
as now or this
day evening stated that the Premier and which occasions the modification of before been so prees'ner
built on
Empire to have its China pc-Vcy
the Foreign Minister submitted the policy on our part. But, on the other hand,
re-
united nation and its relations witn that
ports on the diplomatic proceedings with it may b e pointed out
with equal or even a
strengthened and solidified on the
China of the preceding ministry pointing wronger force that the uncertainties in country and sincere co-
China's attitude are the reflection of fre- ba^is of true friendship
out diplomatic failures towards China
its operation. We appeal to the paroxism of
quent changes in this Empire's policy. Per-
and gave in detail the proceedings of the the Kensei-kai thatit mark the reopening
haps it is too bold to say that the fixing
Japan-China negotiations conducted by with of Parliament with its undivided support
of a permanent policy ~feo be pursued
the present Cabinet since the latter part unswerving steadiness and with the backing of the Government in its'China policy.
:
of last year, after the eoming into exist
ence of the Ministry. Thus was frankly
Government's intended policy of the present ministry towards mier and the Foreign Minister openly spoke
jciisclosedi the diplo-
gooc at the nterview of the Government's
diplomatic measures towards China in China would contribute to making with China in the past.
diplomatic policy to- matic dealings
fche future. Mr. Hara refrained from the failures of the present ministry was,
followed by the Okuma The policy of the
minutely dwelling on the contents of the wards that country according to Mr. Inukai, greatly different
interview, but stated that the measures of ministry. Mr. Hara, n conclusion, stated the
from that of the Okuma Ministry, on
_

the Ministry were on the whole a tolerable that the Premier and the Foreign Minister main principle may be summ-
whole, and its
Seiyukai had nothing say about the Government's ng
approach to the opinion of the to
ed up in that the Government, in deal
said to be en- opinfion in connection with the European make endeavours for
though they could not be with China, wants to
war, perhaps the Government could not
be
tirely satisfying. promoting the good and welfare of the
opinion about sincerity
Mr. Inukai, the Kokuminto leader, who expected to form definite Chinese nation with the spirit of
because of its grave and for realizing the advancement of
true
attended the interview w ith Mr. Hara, had that question as yet
r

two neighbour na-

expressed his approval of the government significance. friendship between the

measures and declared that if the govern- Mr. Inukai, the Kokuminto leader, also tions, always keeping in view the interests
interview with of the
four hundred million?
ment followed such policy it would surely gives his impressions of the of the
mak any
of the Premier and the Foreign Minister on Chinese people, without n<j
serve to mitigate the excitement the
the political tac-
Of course he refrains discrimination between
Japan's attitude Monday afternoon.
Chinese public toward®
important part tions of the country. This principle M
touching upon the
in future and would lead to opening up from desire and
interview, because he was asked by quite in consonance with the
the way for satisfactorily fulfilling the of the
Minister keep strict silence ideal cherished by the Kokuminto. said
fundamental policy of Japan towards the Foreign
to
quite
until the Foreign Min- Mr. Inukai, who expresses himself
China. Mr. Hara declared himself to about the matter
makes a full report on the subject satisfied with ihe principle of the Chinese
be of the same opinion as Mr. Inukai in ister the present Ministry.
the in the Diet on its reopening. The Pre- policv of
this point, but said he believed that
 January 20, i>;i7] I UK JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 35

COUNT TERADCHI MET WITH the chengchiatun affair JAPAN'S SYMPATHY FOR HER
PARTY LEADERS — ALLIES
'
1

£n«ni& "tjh'e Japan-China negotiations overi

As previously reported Count Terauchi'
Peking dispatch!
lh<3 cheingchiaitun
At the instance of Baron Shibusawa,
all air a
the Premier invited the presidents of tiio
^9 0u the 5tih Biaroin Hayaani, the. Mr. B. Nakana, the president or the Tokyo
h;:
kyo
three politcal parties to an interview at Japanese Mini:is.er, handed the Chinese For i„, <•/< ,, ( 1 ' .
•
,, •

l,,,11,,H >f ( <«"'»'"'"-, influential business

Dr. Wu
wu Ting-iang
Ting-fang a Xm,
1

his oflicial residence Monday to exchange! eign Minister ur.

' <
•

views on diplomatic affairs of state Prior! ?

which ^ere detailed the demands of ™*i and other persons, a plan haft been
3
j

Japan and ner reasons therefor. ln Note launched to raise a fund for \h<- relief of
+ M P
had causedin
i-.i
•
r
to this Count lerauclu
,

General ,

p lllUd out Bhe (lisadv llltage to ,

both tiie allied forces

;

and to dispatch envoys

.

Osliima. Minister of War,

pre-to visit the ei.undries of the procrastination of the s t
"lenient of the negotiations and advised the to the allied countries on a mission of sym-
sidents of the three parties and invite them ;

Chinese Government to take steps for speedy pathy com the Japanese nation to the
to see thoPremier and exchange views on
conclusion of the negotiations demand':! countries warring on th e side of the allies.
diplomatic questions, which invitations the
at the same time a definite and final reply t» The scheme has secured the support of
presidents of the political parties accepted.
Japan's demands. Two days later, namely
At first it was expected that the interview
on the 7th, Baron Ilayashi, interviewed Dr Premier Count Terauchi, X iscount Motono,
with all three would bo held at the same
time and the Premier would submit the
Wu Ting-fang and again called his atten- Foreign Minister, other Ministers of State,

views of the ministry on diplomatic ques-

tion to the advantage of speedily settling many distinguished
government officials,
i'he outstanding problem and laid stress on
tions to tiie trio and Listen to their opinions and influential business nun in
nolbles,
the importance of promoting friendship be-
But as the result oi an objection on the tween, the two nations by removing the
Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama, Kyoto
part, of \ iscount Kato, the president of the]
pre;Se nt undes rable complication which
:
and Nagoya. Tiie first meeting of the pro-
Kenseikai, Who disliked to sit with the
stood in the way of closer friendslrp moters and supporters will held
heads of the other two parties, the inter- be in
views were held separately. On the 12th the Chinese Government sent Tokyo about the middle of this month,
its reply to the Note of Baron Hayashi.
The first interview was held between when ways and means for the execution
The reply of the Chinese Government wa*
Count Terauchi, and Viscount Kato at ten of the projecu will be discussed.
on the whole a repetition of the views to
o'clock yesterday morning. Viscount Mo-
which China has adhered from the very One of the promoters of tkfe significant
tono, Foreign Minister, was also present.
beginning. A refusal was made to Japan's humanitarian project hopes that the mission
At the interview the Premier and the For-
demands for the establishment of Japanese
eign Minister submitted the report on the which is to carry messages as well as gifts
diplomatic proceedings between Japan and and
police stations in Manchuria Mongolia
and the engagement of Japanese military to Europe with a view to the
China, mainly relative to the negotiations
advisers. Still the Chinese reply by its . practical demonstration of the Japanese
over the Chengchiatun affair and explained
tone showed an apparent intention to con-
the new policy tiie Government had de- sympathy for the people of the Allies fight-
cede to Japan's latest request and arrive at
cided to take towards China. Viscount ing for the common cause will comprise sev-
a settlement. This sign of rapprochement
Kato listened to the statement of the Pre-
mier and the Foreign Minister, and after a
gives hope of a satisfactory solution being eral members of the Diet led by Pr nee To-
arrived at. On ihe arrival of instructions kugawa, the President of the House of Peers
short time took his leave, it is learned
from the Tokyo Government, Baron Haya-
without expressing any opinion of his own and Mr. Shimada, tho Speaker of the House
?hi will open fresh negotiations with the
or of tiie party he presides over.
of Representatives. It is hoped to raise some
At three o'clock in the afternoon Mr Chinese Government and
arrange an agree-
ment on the matters already settled be- two million yen
popular subscr' ption to b}"
Hara, the president of the Seiyukai, and
tween the two parties. purchase gifts. -The promoters are also said
Mr. Inukai, the president of the Kokumin-
to cherish the desire of bringing some of the
to, repaired to the Premier's official resi-
wounded sold ers of the Allies to Japan to be
dence and had an interview with the Pre- ported the diplomatic policy followed by
cared for.
mier and the Foreign Minister. The pro- the Okuma Ministry and warmly defended
ceedings were the same as at the interview the Okuma administration against the at- The plan of dispatching a delegation
with Viscount Kato, but nothing is known tack of its opponents, who criticized the from the, Japanese nation on the mission
as to the particulars. It is, however, learn- diplomatic policy of the Okuma Cabinet of extending relief and sympathy to $b4
ed that the course of the diplomatic nego towards China as a failure. The reason wounded and sick soldiers anel other suf-
tiatious with China will be made public by that the Viscount declined to sit in yester- ferers of the war in the allied countries
the government itn the form of an official day's interview 'with the Premier together has maclb fair progress. Baron Shibu-
Statement shortly. with tiie Presidents of the Seiyukai and
sawa, the chief promoter, called on Pre-
With regard to the interview between the Kokuminto is interpreted by some as
mier Count Terauchi at his offie'al resi-
Premier Count Terauchi and the heads of reflecting his dislike to see the failures of
dence yesterday afternoon and held con-
the three political parties, it is reported that tiie Okuma Cabinet in its diplomatic deal-
ings with China disclosed by the statement ference with the
Premier, who is a warm
the contents of the conference is kept in
strict secret and noihing will be announc- of the Premier about diplomatic proceedings advocate of the scheme. As the result oi"
ed about the matter by the government or in the past. As regards Mr. Hara, the the conference, it was decided to hold a
the presidents of the parties, until some time Seiyukai President, it is observed that per- meeting of promoters at the Premier's
later when the government will issue a haps he will reserve expressing any de- official residence on the 17th and discuss
statement on a proper occasion. Mr. Hara finite opinion of his own or his party on
the ways and means for the execution of
the Seiyukai President, and Mr. Inukai, ihe views of the Ministry, but will prefer
the plan. Invitations have been already
-the Kokuminio President, who had an in- to deliberately consider the subject and
issued in the name of Count Terauchi to
terview with the Premier and the Foreign after consulting with the influential leaders
the members of the Imperial Diet, pro-
Minister yesterday afternoon, left the Pre- of his party adopt a final attitude. It is
mier's official residence after about two and needless say that Mr. Inukai, the Koku- minent nobles and' a number of leading
to
a half hours. Viscount Mofcono, Foreign minto leader, will not approve the measures business men of Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Na-
Minister, remained and sat in conference of the Government in view of his strong de- goya and Yokohama. It is reported that
with tiie Premier for some time. Still it is lermination to fight with the ministry and Prince |Tokugawa, the President of
unquestionable that the maim subject of the do the utmost for the overthrow of it. In the Upper House, will be nominated Pre-
conference was the exchange of views on such a situation, what js most interesting sident,, audi Baron Shibusawa and Mr.
the Government's diplomatic policy toward to onlookers is the attitude of the Seiyukai
Shimada, the President of the Lower
China as the Chengchiatun affair as the which is rather approaching the Govern- j^"*
centre of the problem. ou se, Vice-Presidents of the commis-
ment there being reason to believe the pos- .
As regards the result dl the interview sibility of such eventuality, in view of the slon
between the Premier and 'heads of the poli- recent movements of its leaders. With the
tical parties, a well informed authority is coming to the capital of the pari amentaxy Not on Her List. He "Do you remem- — —
quoted as stating that Viscount Kato, the memlberk now i n the provinces, tor the re- her Horathts at the bridge?
Kenseikai president, will not be induced to opening of the Diet, a week hence, the poli-J She—-"I dom't. think I ever met him.
approve the views of the present Ministry tical situation is expected te> present more You know, we invite so few men to out
in view of the fact that the Viscount sup- animation. card parties."
—"Stray Stories."
 36 *3s*s«<aa»j TTTE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 20 1917

CHENGCEIATDN AFFAIR IS PRAC- U.S. IMMIGRATION BILL GHANGCHUN CUSTOMS AND JAPANESE
TICALLY SETTLED NOW FABRICS
No report has been received in official

KOKTJSAI SPECIAL SERVICE quarters about the passage through the The Chinese Customs Changchun,
office at

—
Peking, Jan. 12. At a meeting held this Senate of the amendment of the American says a despatch to the "Asahi," regards
afternoon at the Waichiaopu between Baron Immigration Bill, w ich was reported by who purchase cotton fabr cs from
fi ose

Hayashi, the Japanese Minister, and Mr. Wa press telegrams from America. Though Japanese merchants as traitors and punish
Ting-fang, the Chinese Minister of Fore gn official confirmation is lacking, the report them aocoidingly. A heavy tax has been
Affaire, the details of the settlement of the s believed to be true in view of the ex- placed upon the Japanese cotton fabric to
controversy over the Chengchiatun affair
periences in the past and the recent att - become effective from Jan. 1 (Ch nose cal-*
:

were practically agreed upon. An exchange

of notes is expected to take place with n iud e of Congress. The amended bill, which endar). An agent of the Mitsui Buasan Kai-
the neat few days and without the necessity provides special prohibitions on imm'gTa- sha at Changchun was arrested by the police
for a further meeting. t'on according \o the latitude and longi- on Jan.. 11th for violating the law govern-
Peking dispatches to the vernacular tude of the countries the imm grants come ing the Import of Japanese products, and
press report that at Friday's conference
from, has little to do with t' e Japanese after receiving m'streatment, the agent was
between Baron Hayashi, the Japanese immigrants, who are still controlled by he fined 590 yen to be paid within three months.
Minister, and Dr. Wu
Ting-fang, the so-called "Gentleman's Agreement." The The agent informed the Mitsui Bussiani
Chinese Foreign Minister, at the Waichao-feature of th P new Bill is a clause pertain- Kasha which appealed to the Customs of-
pu, the Chinese plenipotentiary submi'teding to the 1 terary test of hum grants, i
fice, but the appeal was dismiss' d. The
the reply of the Chinese Government bas- which is principally aimed again 2 immi- agent having already paid the full amount
grants from Southern Europe. It may of the fine was released. This incident has
ed on the decision of the recent conference
perhaps call forth protests from the Ita- greatly scared Chinese merchants and among
of the Cabinet Council and stated that the
lians and Jewish Amer cans, as there was them are many who
Chinese Government could find no room tried to move out of the
to be a similar proposal n r -duced the year but the Ch nese authorities prevent-
locality,
for further concessions on the part "of
before last. The President wi'.l, in such ed them from go'm% away. Many Chinese
Ci ina owing to the ineenven ent circum-
case, reject the Bill as on the previous oc- merchants have also appealed to the South
stances in which China was placed, and
casion. St'll if the bill be supp >rted by Manchurian Railway for prelection, md on
in that respect the Chinese Govern- over two-thirds of the members, or whic >

this account trade has boon depressed.

ment was anxious that the Japanese Gov- there is every po^sibil'ty. when is sub- The Japanese consml is expected to pro-
i

ernment would reconsider the question. mitted for the second t me it will becom n ;

test against such treatment, li is bel'eved

Anoiher version has it that in her reply law and the long standing question will Ihaf the lvgh Chinese officials are attempt-
Slibriltted to Baivn Hayashi at Friday's be settled. ing to drive out the .Tnr»an r «-.o artie'es on
contV mice, C'i:i..i abides by her ;oraiu' v e ground of encouraging the con ump-
!

tuni2.:nais and rsks the Japanese Givcr i- important are the demands pertaining to tion of home products.
inent to reconsider the matter. It s believed bv Jananosc residents that
the establishment of Japanese police sta-
the attitude of the J mines* Government
It would seem that there is something tions and the engagement of Japanese
regarding the ChoT><rfiatun affair showed
contradictory between the different reports! military advisers, wh eh form an ini-
weakness and the Chinese officials bava begun
coming from the same 'source. While one portant object of Japan's deman Is ana to
misuse their powr SropaxriJ "Asahi.?' —
report says that as the result of the con- const tute the backbone of the recent nego-
ference on Friday, an understanding has tiations. In view of the disorderly be- FOREIGN CRIMINALS IN JAPAN
been established and the affair has been haviour of the Chinese troops and ths in
practically settled and the present negotia- quent occurrence of unlawful acts by Interesting statistics has been drawn up
tions will be brought to an end, the other them at the expense of the Japanese sub- by the Department of Justice of the criminal
report says that the Chinese Government jects, these two demands are matters of eases connected with fore gn residents in this
still sticks toits objection to some of imperative necessity and a guarantee im- country. Accord, ng to the investigation

Japan's demands and asks Japan to re- portant for safeguarding the lives and in made, the number of criminal cases involv-
ing foreigners which were handled by the
consider the matter. A
Peking dispatch terests of the Japanese subjects in Man-
public procurators' office throughout Japan
dated the 12th reports that President L churia in future otherwise their per-
;

in 1916 totalled 338, of which, however, 184

Ynang-hun on the 8th sent a message to
the military governor of Yunnan to the
effect t at as regards the Chengeiratun
affair the Peking Government has ordered
sonal safety ,and interests will always be
cases were dropped. To clas-ify the crimi-
at stake and imperilled by the frequent
nals by nat onality, China heads the list with
wanton assaults of the Chine ,e troops. 228, America coming next with 17, Rus-
From this motive the Japanese Gov- sia, 12: France, 6 Germany, 9: Austro- ;

the Waichaopu. to strongly refute Japan's
request and as China was determined to
stand by her protestations against Japan's
demands and strive to maintain her na-
tional dignity and honour, the provincial
authorities need net worry about the mat-
ernment presented the demands as the Hungary, 4; Italy, 2; India, 3: Portugal 2
minimum terms, and naturally the Japan- and Spain, Holland, Switzerland and the
ese military authorities expected that the Strait Settlements 1 each. Five women were
Chinese Government would be ready to also before the court.
acquiesce, provided China ad a sincere The following is their classification by
1

wish for friendly relationship with this puuishment: death, 1; penal servitude —
country. Baron Hayashi, who succeeded for life, 1 imprisonment exceeding 5 years,
;
ter.
1; imprisonment exceed ng one month, 70;
In this connection a vernacular paper Mr. Hioki, strove to make the Chinese
penalty. 128 detainment, 29, while 4 were ;
reports that the main item's of Japan's de- Government realize the reasonableness of
discharged.
mands re the Chengchiatun affair consisted Japan's demands and agree to her request,
The classification by nature of offence is:
of the punishment of those Chinese respon-
sible for the unlawful firing upon the
but taking advantage of the ministerial
change in Japan the Chinese Government duties,
1
—
obstruction of the execution of official
3; breaking a seal, 3; opium-eafc'ng,
Japanese troops, the payment of proper has resorted to its usual procrastination 37 ; forcible entry, 3 forgery of documents, :

compensation for the damage sustained by and) obstinately refused to acquiesce in 2; audltery, 1; gambling. 54; murder, 4: in-
the Japanese, a proper apology by t e Chi- Japan's rightful demands on this or that jury, 11; abduction, l;burglarv. 13: viola-
nese Government, the engagement of pretext. Meanwhile, the present Min stry ,ion of the customs dutv regulation^. 11 .
:

Japanese m litary advisers and the estab- has changed its policy and under the fair infringement of the patent medicine regula-
lishment of Japanese stations at important pretext of promoting friendly relation* tions. 49 nfringement of the tobacco mono- ;

places in North Manchuria and Fastern between the two countries has civen poly regulations, 16; violation of the regula-
j

Mongolia. Of these demands the first' up t h two most important demands as tions fov the control of opium. 10; violation
,

three items are quite reasonable and pro-| a «horl cut to sweeping away all outstand- of the Police regulations. 3: infringement of
the regulations for guns and gunpowder, 3:
per demands which China outfit to have \ v „ questions between the two countries,
;

infringement of the strategical zone regula-

acquiesced in and fulfilled without being Tn consequence great dissatisfact'on is ex-
tion. 4: fraud. IS and the purchase of stolen
asked by the Japanese Government. More pressed in army circles. goods. 1.
 ' ' J ;

January 20, 1 y 1
7 ["HE JAPAN YVLKKLY MAIL 37

7^ EUROPEAN WAR
ON THE FRENCH FRONT Babit Lake, 30 kilometres west of Riga 500 an island in tho western Dviua River,
Germans were taken prisoner, north of Dvinsk. Seven machine guna
KOKUSAI-REUTER Rumania. The Kusfeian troops, by a sud- and
four trench mortars were taken there.
London, Jan. 9. Fit Id-Marshal —
Su drn assault, captured the enemy's trenches n Tho Russians have defeated German
Douglas Hag, jn 1» is communique on Mon- the Oitus valley, taking a number of pri-
attacks south of tho Oituz River. Tho
day evening, reports: "Last nighh, we soners. The counter-attacks of the enemy
Rumanians have falkn back six versts
drove tii ft enemy back on three occasions were repulsed. The eniuny attempts in at-
when lie attempted to approach the south- tacking one of the hoghts north of the river west of Monistar and Kachinul on tho
east cf Souchez. Kazin have been repulsed by the Russian fire. Kazin River.
"We carried out a successful bombard- The Russo-Rumanians on the upper part of The Russians have taken up new posi-
ment eastward of Les Boeufs, on both sides the Sushitza and north-west of Focsani re- tions along the line of tho Putna and
of the Ancre and to the east of Neuvo treated
under the pressure of the enemy Sereth Rivers.
Cfhapellc. T'. m Germans heavily 'shelled somewhat to the east. The Rumanians suc- [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
Ypres.
' ceeded in re-establishing the position oc- 1

cupied by them before the fight ng on Janu-

Petrograd, Jan. 10.— Western front.
KOKUSAI-REUTER The fight near the Babit Lake, weal "f
—
London, Jan. 10. Field-Marshal Sir ary 5, north-west of Focsani. Massed enemy R'ga continued. The Russian troops after
columns advanced against the Russian and
Douglas Haig, in his Tuesday evening a stubborn fight, seized the enemy's posi-
Rumanian troops near Pese^ci, 6 kilometres
communique, says: "We entered the; southwest of Focsani.. but were scattered by tions, taking a number of prisoners and
enemy trenches opposite Hulluch. Our artillery fire. The Russian troops, assuming advancing 2 kilometres southwards. The
artillery has been active on both sides oi the offensive, reached the line between Rasi-
enemy attacks, east of Kalnzem, have beenj

repulsed by the Russian fire and counter-I

the Ancre, and on the Gommecourt sali- pitza and a lake 5 kilometres, south-wesl of
attacks. So far 21 heavy and light guns,
ent. We also caused a large explosion to Kengulesei 13 kilometres south-west of Rasi- ammunition carts and different accessories j

the north of Weiltje." pitza. The enemy attacks against the Rus- "nave been captured. North-east of the
ROKOSAI-REUTEE sian troops on the lower part of the Buzeu Vishnevsky Lake' a daring
rush on the
London, Jan. 10. Field-Marshal S^r river have been repulsed.— enemy's tranches was per. ormed, prisoners
Caucasus front. The usual firing continues and materials being seized. On the Shara,
Douglas Haig, in his Wednesday evening
communique .'ays :
—
We seized and con- on the front. Storms are raging and snow scuth of the Sluck roadway, an enemy aero-
'
'

solidated a 'section of a trench to the east has been falling continually for about three plane was brought down by a Russian avia-
of Beaurnont-Hamel and took 140 prisoners. weeks. tor. Dur ng the night before January 9th
More captives were taken in a raid to the KOKUSAI-REUTER several groups of enemy's aeroplanes were
east of Loos. Our troops, also, entered the London, Jan. 9. By the capture of dropping bomb's on Luck.
hostile trenches opposite Armentieres and Focsani the Germans have turned the west-
—
Rumania, Repeated attacks of the enemy
killed many of the occupants/' against a height north of Slonika were re-
ern extremity of the so-called; Sereth
KOKUSAI-REUTER pulsed by the Russian fire and counter-
lines, which run forty miles eastward from
London, Jan. 11. The French commu- Focsani.
:
— attacks.
The Russians, however, who enemy, north
E'g' t attacks performed by the
of the river Kasin on tho
nique, th s afternoon, says that a hostile
have been bearing the brunt of the figh ting- night before January 9th were all repuls-
attack, on the right bank of the Meuse,
while the Rumanians were refitting in ed. The Germans attacked" the Rumanians
wa's repulsed with seriou-; loss to the enemy.
their rear, have another defensive posi- twice west of Mouastei-kazin (on the river
KOKTTSAT-REUTER
London, Jan. 12. Field-Marshal Sir tion —
along the River Sereth, behind which Kazin), but were repulsed, suffering heavy
is the formidable line of the River Pruth, le>sses. The enemy succeeded, south of
Douglas Haig, in his Thursday evening
Rekos, in pressing upon the> Rumanians
communique, says: captured of a which "Weforms the %
eastern boundary of
but by a counter-attack, performed during
mile of trenches north-east of Beaumont- Rumania. the night, the front was re-established, 270
Hamel and took 176 prisoners. coun- The front on which the Austro-Germans, prisoners and 2 machine-guns being taken.
A
ter-attack launched by the enemy was under the command of Marshal von Mac- The enemy, supporteel by strong artillery
broken up. We
made successful raids to kensen, are operating, is 123 miles long, fire, stubbornly attacked fee Russian
the east of Armentieres, north-east of Ypres not counting their front in the Dobrudja. troops near the mouth of the Rymnik, but
and two in the neighbourhood of Grande- The German line runs between the mouth was repulsed. Six officers and about 70
court." of Sereth and Gyimes Pass.
the Half soldiers were taken prisoner.
KOKUSAI-REUTER this front lies 111 the mountains, where KOKUSAI-REUTER
London, Jan.
Douglas Haig, in
14.
his evening communique
—Field-Marshal Sir the fighting has consisted of a series of
struggles for isolated heights.
——
London, Jan. 10. The Russian official
communique says: "The battle west of
says : Th e'
' prisoners we have taken north Tho enemy has still to face the Allies'
Riga continues. We lave captured am
of the Ancre now number 204. enter- We enemy position between Tirul marsh andt
main positions on the heights west of the the River Aa. Since January
ed the enemy trenches at two points to the 1, we have
River Trotus and the Sereth. captured 21 heavy and 11 light guns. Eight
north of Arras and also took a number of
prisoners.
' Meanwhile the Russians have gained a hostile attacks north of Ha'sino failed. The
The German official statement says: "We heartening success twenty miles west of enemy pressed back the Rumanians north
repulsed, with sanguinary loss to the ienemy Riga, where a spirited advance across the of Rekoza. By a counter-attack, the Ru-
the majority of the Brit sh attacks against frozen marshes has brought their line for- manians regained their lost position and
the Serre, but the enemy occupied one of ward) four miles at one point. took 270 German prisoners."
our advanced posts." Yesterday's German communique stales
KOKUSAI-REUTER
KOKUSAI-REUTER that in a heavy snowstorm the Russians London, Jan. 11.— The Russian official
London, Jan. 15. The French afternoon — lhave recaptured Glandon Island, north communique reads: "Fighting continues
communique says there was fairly heavy of Illuxt and southwest of Riga. fcouth of Lake Babii. We captured a vil-
artillery action along the Ancre and between lage east of Kalnzem. The enemy gained
the Aisn e and the Argonne. The Allies, the Berlin communique says, possession of two heights north of the
are tenaciously defending the valleys into Mituz River.

ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS the Moldavian plain. The prisoners cap- The enemy crossed the Putna., north of
tured by the Austro-Germr.ui Monday, Focsani, but our counter-attach +hrew him
[OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
when Focsani was taken, now total 9<9 back wit' heavy losses.
1

officers and 5,400 men, while ihree guns A message from Petrograd confirms the
—Western
1

P-'trograd, Jan. 8. front. The were also taken. news that the Russians completely pi'erced
attacks of the enemy on the Russian front the first line of German defences, 8 miles
between the Tirulmarsh and the river Aa The Russian official report says that the
to the neri'h of Mitau. The R* sians were
have been repulsed by the Russian fire. Russians have thrown back an enemy of-
equally suce,o*&ful on the left oank of the
During the preceding fighting south of the fensive west of Riga and have captured Aa, in t!be region of Schlock, where they
 7

i
January 20, 191

threaten to turn the entire German flank MR. JOHN BUCHAN'S

in die region of Mitau. They are withiji
WEEKLY SITUATION Lf ATZIEjC
four miles of the town, where the inhabit-
fcPOKT
ants were already panic-stricken. KOKUS.Vl-KKUTEK
[British Embassy Despatch Through
KOKUSAI-WESTMIX London. Jan; 9— Th- "Tims" under-
—
Petrograd, Jan. 11. It is confirmed that
London, Jan. 16.
ivoKusaij
—
The operations on the
stands that a fresh No e has been drafted
the Russ an.s have completely pierced t. by the Allio. at Rjme and e;e b patched
British front in fiance nave been again
first line of the German defenses, eight thence to King Constantine 's Government
confined cii.etiy to raids on the trenches.
.miks to the north of M.tau.' The military at Athens.
Several of these had conspicuously success-
authorities lay stress on this success, be-
cause the German's employed all technical
ful results. A
dayhght raid on a wide It is understood that th e Note demands
front southeast of Arras led to the tempor- Greece's prompt compliance with all pre-
means there to rendu- "the posi.ions impre- A
ary occupat.cn of tnree lines of the enemy vious demands- time-limit of forty-eight
gnable.
trenches; The must surprising feature was hour has been set.
i

All the German counter-attacks, with London, Jan 2.— The islands of Psara
weak enemy resistance and his hasty
the
fresh reserves, completely failed to recon- and Imbros have thrown off their allegi-
abandonment of his position. The destruc-
quer the lost ground. tion of machine-gun emplacements and ance to King Constantine.
T e Russians have been equally success other defences was very effectively carried A'heh?r Jan. 3. —
j'ul on th left bank of the Aa, in ihe re-
The situai an is one
out. East of Beauniont-Hamel local ad- of the utmost uncertainty, the King find-
gion of Schlock where tiiey are menacing
\ ances have been made on two occasions ing much difficulty in replying to the de-
a turning of the German flank in the whole
both proving completely successful. In
region of Mitau and are advancing with- the first two mands of the Allies ow^ng to the attitude
raids, hostile posts were se-
in four miles of that town, where a panic cured and in the second a section of an of the ]>opulace.
had alr ady commenced. enemy trench was also captured and con- London, Jan. L>. The Greek League—
[official to kussiak embassy] solidated. One hundred and forty prison- of Keservis s is attempting to excite feel-
—
Petrograd, Jan. 12. On the Western ers were taken. The latter assault was car ing against the Entente bv services of
front, the Germans attacked on January 11 ried out by only one hundred men who thanksgiving in the provincial towns "t
with strong forces, the Russian troops east besides the above capture of prisoners in Old Greece for the preservation of King
of Kalnzem, but were repulsed by the Rus- dieted considerable loss 011 the enemy. A Constantine from bombardincnt by the
sian fire and eounter-aftaek. Near Kiselin subsequent raid resulted in the capture of
Allies' Fleet.
a large leather pipe was thrown from the one hundred and fifty nine pr soners bring-
The Royalist papers in Athens are mak-
enemy's trenches toward the Russian front. ing the number since Christmas to weil
ing very violent attacks on the Entente,
The gas cloud coming out of th s pipe was over five hundred.
dispersed by the wind and caused no Regarding tne extension of the British especially Great Britain. An immediate '

section of the front in Prance it is not to declaration of war against the Entente,
damage.
In Rumania, near the Putna Valley, a be supposed that the British yet hold a even, is demanded, but the immense
ma-
fight between one Russian and two enemy
large proportion geographically. The jority of Greeks favour the Entente and
length measures sometii ng under one bun- M. Yen izelos.— Renter.
aeroplanes occurred, one of these last being
compelled to come down. dled miles or about one-fi.th of the whole
KOKUSAI-REUTEK
western front. But Britain's share of this
South of the Oitus River the enemy at-
tacked the Rusdan troops, pressing upon
theatre is much larger than is shown by the
Athens, 11. —
King Constantine 'k
Jan.
map. The British hold on their section ap- Government replied, on Wednesday even-
them. The enemy's attacks aga'nst the Ru- ing, accepting t e terms set forth in the
proximately the same weight of the enemy
manians west of Monasterka Kazinul were ultimatum sent from E me
by the Entente.
troops as are engaged on the whole south-
repulsed. The Rumanians assuming, in
era half namely two hundred and thirty KOKUSAI-KEUTER
their turn, the offens ve in this place repuls-
ed the enemy to the heights two kilometers
miles from the neighKotuhood of Rheims to
Sw tzerland.
—
London, Jan. 12. The Greek reply to
to the South. The enemv's attacks northeast the allied ultimatum evades the demands
In East Africa, the German main forces,
of Kempuril on the River Sushitza and for apolog es to t..e A. lied .Ministers, pub-
in the valley of the lower Rufiji, are being
southeast of the mouth of the Buzeu were lic salutes to the Allied Flags in connec-
stead ly hemmed in to a narrowing strip.
as well repulsed. tion with the evcn'.s of Dec mber 1. It
Attacked from the northwest they have
also ignores the demand for the removal
KOKTTSA.I-WESTNTK been driven with heavy loss from their en-
)f the officer respons ble for tne orders
Petrograd, Jan. 13. — The Russian offen- trenched position on Mgeta River and now given on D.cember 1 to fire on the Allied
sive against- Tulkum and Mitau apparently hold little more than a delta of Rufij', a
troops. Furthermore, the relea. e of the
is troubling the Germans, who are attempt-
narrow strip of unhealthy territory, run-
arrested Venize'usts is no; dealt with in
ing to paralyse the successes by taking the ning westward to a point ninety miles from 'ccordance with the allied demand ior
offensive to the- northwest of Iskul, but with- the sea. their immediate liberation.
out arriving at any tangble results. The British columns are closing in from
Reuter's Aguicy understands that .the
the north, northwest and west and the mo-
KOKTJSAI-RETJTER Allies con der that the Greek reply is nor.
vement southward is barred by the advance
—
London. Jan. 15. The commuirque from 0: a British force from K
lwa, now holding
sufficiently precise. The Greek Govern-
ment will be tcld that the reply, a-? far
the Macedonian front reads: "Bad wea- the line from Kibata westward. The only
ther has caused numerous floods, wh le other point, where the enemy stfll holds as it goes, gives pleasure, but a more de-
finite neces ary. The Al-
acqu'cscence is
there has beon as heavy snowstorm in ihe out in force, is the distrct round Mahenge
lies do not intend raise the blockade
to
region of Lake Presba. a town just over one hundred miles to the
until the demands are conceded. The
"The Ital ans repulsed an enemy attack southwest of the lower Rufij: Valley. Here
him Allies representative^ meanwh le will re-
on a munition depot, and destroyed Patures the British columns converge upon
ncrth of Armatus. The engagements with from the west. main in Athens.

the enemy sou h of Lake Ochrida have beer, Success continue? to attend the British
fierce, particularly at Veliterna. Here a movement on Kut-cl-Amara. On the right BRITAIN'S NEW WAR LOAN
detachment of French Indo-China troops bank of the Tigris, northeast of Kut, an at-
were in ction with another detachment tack was carried out
i
w
th great dash by
:

KOKXS Al-u ICTTEE

and made slight progress beyond Svets." the Ind an division and resulted in the —
:

London, Jan. 10. Secrecy is being

'

The Pusis'an official communique read's: capture of the enemy's trenches on a front
maintained regarding the new War Loan r
"The Rumanians attacked the heights in of one thousand yards. The celebrated
but there is no doubt that there will be
the reg'on of the Kasino River and by Sannaiyat position, on the other side of the
violent bayonet fighting threw the enemy river, has been heavily bombarded and its two dist nct issues.
:
One will be long-
dated, and t e other short-dated. Both
back a verst to the south. A composite strength tested 'at three points by raids.
will be free of income tax. The issue ha*
force of Russians and Rumanians repulsed Uniform British successes in outlaying
an offensive in the same region and pressed theatres have bem crowned by brdliant ad- been postponed unt January 12. ]

the enemy back two vers s to Ihe south. . vance in Sinai Peninsula to the borders of
"We withdrew slightly northward of the •*alr^t ne. General Murray carriedhy assault
:

with a central keep. Tfce whole position

Vedeni reg'on, but repulsed the en?mv. ie ch ef enemy po-ution covering
< ;
:
Rafa was earred after severe fisrhting. over 1.600
with heavy looses, in several attacks made rr '>i's had srreat strength comprising- six lines prisoners being taken The Turkish relief
north-east of Focsaini." of entrenchments and six main redcubtis force was entirely destroyed.
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V)

GERMANY'S PEACE PROPOSALS qpjdsted the Allies would clearly set forth principle of humanity, ami tho respect
(heir objects in the war, but these objects 'I in:small States.
to
News From All Sources are too well known to the world to bo Tho reply proceeds to set out tho fur-
repeated here, and have been frequently ther series of enemy crimes
KOKUSAI-15EUTKK declared by the Allies' Governments m the
and recall*
the horrors marking tho
—
London, Jan. 10. Renter's Agency lie in- past. As to the particulars of their ob- invasion of Bel-
gium and Serbia, and lh< atrocious treat-
formed that the joint reply of the Allies to jects the allies will be unable to make them ;

knowB in any detailed way

President Wilson's Peace Note will be deli-
vered to the American Ambassador in Paris,
H.E. Mr. William Gh Sharpe, either to-night
or to-morrow. It is a fairly long docu-
ment. There is reason to believe thai it
will indicate generally the terms upon w li ch
the allies are prepared to discuss peace."
The contents of the Note will be publish-
ed in Prance 48 hours after it has been re-
ceived by President Wilson in Washington.
tho reconstruction of Europe guar-
until the open
ment they are undergoing; the massacre*
hundreds of thousands of inoffensive
ing of peace negotiations wtoen ihey will of
frame them together with the demands Armenians, the barbarities in Syria, the
for
a war indemnity. The matters wh ch the Zeppelin raids on open towns; the sub-
Allies want to be solv.d as the questions marining of
liners and other ships, in-
of lie first importance are the restoration cluding
those of neutrals; the cruel
of Belgium, Serb a, and Montenegro with of
treatment
prisoners of war; the judicial murders
full reparation; th e withdrawal of the Ger- of
Miss Edith Cavell and Captain Eryatt,
in.ins from the occupied territories in Rus-
sia, France and Rumania with full repara-
and the deportation and enslavement of
tion;
'•iiil populations etc.

anteed by regulations based on the prin- Such a catalogue of crimes explains the
. KOKUSAI-REUTEK protest
ciple of nationality and the protection of of the Allies against the analogy
Paris, Jan. 11. —
On Wednesday after- m.nor nations; tie guarantee of
the land
drawn by President W lson. The Allies find
noon, M. Briand, the French Premier, frontier and no difficulty in meeting JVIr. Wilson's
littoral frontier against alien re-
on behalf of the Allies, handed to His Ex- invasion; the restoration of the quest to state their war aims; These can
territories
cellency Mr. William G. Sharpe, the Ame- occupied only be formulated in detail with just com-
against the will of their inhabit-
rican Ambassador, a Note containing the ants; pensation and indemnities for losses when
the liberation of the Italians, Slavs
joint reply of the Allies to President Wil- and Rumanians the moment of negotiation arrives.
under alien yoke; the It is
son. M. Briand also delivered to Mr. liberation oi the ptople suffering from well-known, however, that they include pri-
the
Sharpe a Note from tihe Belgian Govern- cruel admin istrat marily and necessarily the restoration of
on of the Turkish gov-
ment, expressing Belgium's determination ernment, and Belgium, Serbia and Montenegro, and the eva-
the expulsion of the Turkish
to adhere to the reply of the Allies, and Empire from cuation of the invaded territories in France,
Europe; The allied powers
thanking the American Government for its have no intention Russia and Rumania; the re-organ sation of
whatever to attempt the
generous Services on behalf of the unfor- extermination
of the German nation or the Europe so that it shall be the right of all
tunate Belgian people. extinction of its political existence as is people to have and to enjoy full security
KOKTJSAI DIREC'J SERVICE erroneously rumoured in some quarters of and free economic development. The Allies
—
Washington, Jan. 12. The Entente's the world. also demand that territorial agreements and
reply to President Wilson's Note has ar- The Allies especially want to secure a international arrangements be framed to
rived at the State Department. peace founded on the principle of freedom .guarantee land and sea frontiers against
The Note containing tJhe joint reply of and justice, and established on unflinching unjust attacks.
the Allies to the proposal of President and everlasting sincerity relative to t: e The Reply aims at the restitution of
Wilson of the United States was handed observance of international responsibili-
the provinces and territories formerly
xo the American Ambassador at Paris on ties, which the Allies believe will be noth-
torn from the Allies forcibly, or contrary
the 3.0th inst, as expected in the name of ing but what the United States Govern-
the French Minister of Foreign Affairs. ment also has in view and is desirous to to the wishes of the inhabitants, the libera-

The outline of the Allies reply, as given secure. The Allies are conscious that the tion of the Italians, Slavs, Rumanians,
out by the Foreign Office yesterday after- furtherance of his lofty ideal and pur- i
Czechs and Slovaks from foreign domina-
noon, ife as follows pose, and the future of the world civiliza- tion, and the liberation of the peoples
The governiii nts the allied powers
of 'itm entirely rest with, and depend upon. lying under the murderous tyranny of the
hereby express their respect of the lofty tke successful issue of the present war, for Turks. Further, the expulsion from Eu-
ideal and motive of the Note presented by ich purpose the Allies are strongly de-
v\'I
rope is demanded of the Ottoman Empire,
vtiQ President of the United States. But lumined to exhaust their efforts and sacri-
which has proved itself radically alien to
the Allies do not 'believe that any satis- fice eveiything with willingness.
factory solution of the present war could London, Jan. 12. The Allied — Reply western
towards Poland are shown in his
tions
civilization. The Tsar's inten-
be found at the present moment; in other to President Wilson's Note is couched in
words, the Allies do not expect that the animating spirit. The communica Proclamation just addressed to his troops.
.u
restoration of the territories occupied by) tion, after supporting the proposal to The Allies disclaim any intention to ex-
Germany to wiiieh the allies have a pro
;

create a League of Nations to assure uni- terminate politically or extinguish the

per claim, the reparation for damage sus-
versal peace and justice, expresses the Teutonic race, though they wish to rescue
tained by the Ailies, a guarantee for the
future and an assurance sufficient for view that it is impossible at present to Europe from the encroachment of Prus-
placing the future of Europe on a sound obtain a peace, which will not only secure sian militarism.
basis could be secured at the present mo- the reparation, restitution and! guarantees The repiy concludes by stating that the
ment and under the conditions that now due through the Central Powers' guilty Allies are determined! to endure every
obtain. Under these circumstances and in act ofbut also enable the sacrifice in order to press to a victorious
aggression,
view of the expressed opinion of President: future of European nations to be establish- close the conflict upon which depends their
Wilson who sees the motive of the Allies in own safety and prosperity and the very
ed on a sure foundation.
the same lig*hit with that of their enemy,
the Allies have to explicitly put on record
The Allies regret to have to disclaim future of civilization.
their protest to the proposal of the Presi- responsibility for the losses and sufferings KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE
dent of the United States. entailed on Neutrals. As, they (the Allies) London, Jan. 11. Mr. Lloyd-George, —
The interpretation by the President of in no way provoked the war, they feel it the Premier, in addressing a meeting at
the United States is against the facts and their duty to challenge in the most friend- the Guildhall, to-day, declared that war
proofs with regard to t' e responsibilities ly, but clearest way, the analogy drawn was preferable to Prussian domination of
of the past and the guarantee for the fu- between the opposing belligerents, which Europ ,, The Allies, he said, had mado 1

tore, and in view of the various unpar- directly conflicts with the evidence. His- that, clear in their reply to Germany and
donable crim«S committed by the enemy, tory has clearly established one fact, name- clearer still in eir answer to the Uniied t'
1

the violation 0' treaties, unlawful warfare, States.

ly the calculated policy of aggression,
the maltreatment of inhabitants of the
whereby Austria and Germany sought to
London, Jan. 12. Mr. Lloyd-George, in —
occupied territories and the like, which are his speech at Ihe Guildhall, declared that
ensure the hegemony of Europe and uni-
w.ll known facts, there is a wide disparity the Kaiser's order was to drag those he
versal domination.
could not dragoon. He had told his people
;

in the views and principles of the Allies

and their enemy, which can never find a
By her declaration of war and instant that the Allies had rejected the peace
and
point of agreement in any respect what- violation of Belgium and Luxemburg, erros.
soever. methods of waging war, Gei'many has Wo had not seen tibe peace terms>'
Trie President of the United States re- pvovpd systematically that she scorns every said the Premier, "w* all wanted peace
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tut it must be a real peace. The Allies' tionalities and the free existence of small than point out that dur ng the crisis in
representatives now at Borne in conference States were not guaranteed. July, 1914, the All ies pr pos d a confer-
were under no delusion about the magni- The Note adds that the German Allies
tude of the ask before them, nor were
ence to Germany who rejected it. As for
made an honest attempt to terminate the
tl ey doubtful as to th e result" (chier~). war and depended on the decision of their Bussia, the Czar suggested in vain a refer-
"The whole s tuation was probed with the adversaries whether or not the road be enter- ence to The Hague Tribunal, bun G.rmany
difficult es to be faced," continued the ed upon. The ho=t le Governments declined would have none of it. The proposal for
speaker, "and arrang mens had been made a conference was made on Juiy Z6. 1914.
to accept the road. Upon them falls full re-
to deal with them. The Allies felt that if sponsibil y for a continuation of blood-shed. and was refused by Germany on July 27
victory was difficult, defeat was impossi' It adds that the Central Powers will "con- 1914, while it was not until July 31 that
ble" (cheers). orders were given for a general mobiliza-
tinue the struggle in quiet confidence until
"It was the grim resolution of the Allies a peace s gained which guarantees their
tion in Bussia. The Germans stale that
to rid the world for time everlasting of the the proposals of the allies as to the right*
nations' honour, ex stenee and liberty of de-
;

menace cf the Prussian m litary casta and velopment."

\o save Europe from unspeakable despoti-
sm.
"lv e Allies are more and more lo-A-
ijjg toward Gr.at Britain, and I feel
confident that their trust is not misplaced.
"Our Navy will continue to strangle
the commerce of the enemy, despite his
piratical devices, (cheers\ while, with
proper support, our gallant armies cleave
the road to victory in 1917 (loud cheers).
"A successful Loan will shorten the war..
w£ll save lives, and will save the British
Empire and the civilization of Europe
(cheers). "The Prussian menace, as at
present constituted is
which detracts from our national security.
a running mortgage,
of small national ties in Russia and the
treatment of Greece are against Interna-
Germany has transmitted another note
tional Law.
regarding peace to the neutral countries, ac-
cording to a New York dispatch to the " Asa-
As for Ireland and South Africa their
sons have shown on many battlefields in the
hi" dated Jan. 12 wh ch, reported in the present war,
as the Germans know to their
form of gogai, is as follows: coist, that whatever differences may h'ave
A Berlin dispatch to New York says that been between those countries ami Great
Germany sent another note to the neutral Britain they are united with the rest of the
Countries on Jan. 11. In th s note Ger- Empire in repelling German aggression.
many announces to neutral-; her receipt of As for Northern A r ca, at the begin-
the uncompromising allied reply to her peace ning of the war, had not the Germans two
move, and says great colonies in Africa? Did tiny not at-
"Although the reply of the Allies is tain those Colonics by means similar to
couched in such terms as nccess ate no an- those which placed the French, Ita ians and*
swer from Germany thereto, she s under British in control of Northern Africa.
the necessity of expressing her opinion about As for Bussia, it is strange that n a
the present situation, for the benefit of country which the Germans describe as a

Let us clear off the mortgage for ever, neutrals. land of oppression of small nationalities
and, in future, let the nations combine Germany and her allies do not see any the whole nation is absolutely united ag-
need of debatng on the cause of the pre- ainst a common foe. Began! in g Greece
to punish the first peace breaker."
sent conflict and time will come when his- the Allies have done no more than to exact
Continuing, Mr. Lloyd G-eorge sad:
tory itself proves who s" ouid be really in their capacity as protecting powers, guar-
"We made clear in our -reply to Ger- held responsible for th s war. On the Serbian antees to which they are enticed against
many and still clearer our reply to the m outrages, at Sarajevo, the mobilization Rus- German intrigue, to protect the safety of
United State that war is preferable to a
-
-;

sia made to wage war on Germany, the "Rus- their own armies.
peace such as a Prussian Peace.
"The British armies, to-day, jin the mat- sian ambition for Constantinople, the re- The Germans ma nta .n that 'he allies: :

taliatory policy of Prance and the unlaw- were the first to commence the violation of
ter of train ng and equipment are more
ful British blockade, history will, we are the laws of war at sea. What are the facts?
form dable than ever. I do not know the
confident, give 'its impar ial judgment." Fiom the very beginning the war, the
nation that will dare lo touch us after the
war. They lad forgot tn what we were KOKUSAI DIRECT 8ERVICE German's sowed mines indiscriminately on
like in the old days, but it will take them New York, Jan. 13. — Editor al comment the trade routes: in defiance cf al! Interna-
tional Law and in to'al disrespect of th«
a long time to forget this lesson. (Cheers).
in American papers is pract eally unanim-
"I want to see your cheques hurtling rights and lives of neutrals.
ous in describ ng the repty of the Entente
through the air to the enemy entrench- The Germans further mainta n that tha
to President Wilson 's Note as a frank avowal
ment Every well-directed cheque, proppr- of the purposes of the Allies. In great con- blockade is contrary to International Law.
ly primed, s more formidable than a 12- trast to the response of the Central Powers, This is entirely false. The right of cutting
It clears the way through barbed off the supplies cf tin: enemy is a well re-
incher.
wire.
it gives abundant satisfaction to Mr. lson's W cognised bell gerent right practised by all
request for spec lie information.
"Do not let us squander money on luxu- The New York "Herald" declares the
nations.
ries and indulgences. Put it there and The avowed purp^s of the 'submarine
document is one of the most notable in his-
*elp the ^oldTrs. The more we get, the measures of Germany were to cut off all
tory and a "new declaration of independ-
shorter will be the war." (cheers). supplies from these islands.
ence on behalf of civilization." The New-
KOKFSAI DTRFCT SERVICE The Germans 'profess to regard as in-
York "Times" asks: "W li Germany have
the effrontery to say that these are not just
human the emp'oyment of starvat on as a
[Delayed in Transmission] weapon. Were they o the same t pinion
terms and in that opinion have the judg-
—
New York, Jan. 12.- An Overseas News; ment of the whole world against her? It in 1870 when they starved the city of
Agency despatch from Berlin says that the is for Germany to say whether peace can Paris?
German Government has handed the neutral come now. She may continue the war, but Regarding 'the treatment of Belgium, the
diplomats a Note concerning the reply of it will he a hopeless struggle with nevit- world will not readily forget the massacrcf
the Entente to the German peace proposals.) able defeat and harder terms at the end." at Aer.schot and Louvain. The forced
The full text has so far not yet arrived. illegal levies on B lgian funds and
The "Baltimore Sun" says: "If the the inhuman and barbarous dep rtations
The portion so far received says: Allies' statements as to the responsibility of
"The form where n. Germany 'si adver- the war, and the nature of Prussian mil tar- which the Germans are carry'ng out to
: this

varies chthe their communications, excludes ism are correct, and most Amer cans believe
very day are fresh in the minds of all
answer them, but the Im- It is considered highly improbable that
all to
so, reparation and smnrantees are essential." Allies will make further comment on
perial German Government considers it m- the
The "Boston Globe" thinks the terms are the German and Austrian Notes.
portant to point out to the Governments of "extreme" and sure to be rejected.
the neutral Powers its oninion regarding thej "SprinjrnVd Bepubl can" sees little hope in
The New York, Jan. 15. A Washington —
situation. The Cenral Powrs have no rea- an early peace. dispatch says that the allies' reply to the
note of President Wilson ins bpen receiv-
(

son to enter into a discussion of the origin; KOKTTSAT rURI'CT SERVICE

ol the verdict of history." ed wCth satisfaction by the American
KOKURAT DIRECT SERVICE
—
London, Jan. 14. Beuter's Agency is au- public in thai the reply has clearly and
thorized by a wll-in formed British source concretely express~d the Allies' object.
;

New York, Jan. 12.— The German Note' to state the following: may be regarded as
After submitting the roply to the meeting
stays Germany'' adversaries neither attempted Hip view taken of the latest German and -
of the Cabinet Cmuc'l o"> Fridav Prrs ;

to examine Germany's proposition nor made Austrian notes to the Neutral powers.
cent Wilson summoned Secretary Lans-
counter proposals. Instead, they deo'ared The Germans once again attempt to
ing and Captain Ilnu^e and had a long
peace to be impossible so long as the re>- throw upon the Entente the responsibility
establishment of violated rights and liberties Ut starting the war. The facts are so well conference on the subWf. What attf.tude
nnd the recognition of the principle of na- known tfnat it seems unnecessary to do more the President will take hereafter is quite
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unknown, but there being no doubt thai ALLIES REACH SOLID AGREEMENT FRENCH HOUSES REASSEMBLE
the President is anxious Germany should AT n 0ME
express her objeel in the war in the same
KOKl.'SAI-II AVA8
way aa the Allies the 1' res dent will per-
KOKUH v
-BE OT KB Paha. Jan. 9. Tin- French
haps send another note to Germany re-
I
representa-
London, Jan. 10. A telegram from Komi tive! M. Briand, General
questing her to express explicitly her in- Lyautcy and M.
announces that complete agreement, over th<
tentions and object of the war in move Albert Thomas, on their return from the
question of Macedonia; was reached by the
concrete form. According to am observa- conference at Borne, reached hero last
allied represenlat ves at the Conference. Th<
tion in well-informed quarters, President
Wilson is well aware that the Allies will
Salonika front has lost none of its m night
portance. The resolution's adopted at this confer-
never accept the German proposal of
peace and thai there is no possr.bility of explanations of the
—
London, dan. !). After listening to the ence are assum '0 be the prelude to de-
1

Allies at the conference

u mov*mi nt for peace at an early date. finite, united action on the part of the
in Rome, the Italian Government ha3 ap-
Tho American Government will, it is proved their vews. The resolutions passed Entente Pow
thought, make a third peace proposal when at the Rome conferences are kept in absolute A personage who was present at all tho
an available opportunity presents tself. secrecy. M. Briand, the President of the meetings in Rome said to a representaiivo
Still the Amer can Government is well French cabnet, has announced that the of "Le Matin":
"The Pact of London
aware that the time for any hopeful peace conference has arrived at an agreement to
lias worked admirably during the last few
proposal will not mature aiter several push on the already settled programme of the
months or even another year or even more Allies and to make concerted efforts for cays, and has been very thoroughly endors-
realizing their object with perfect harmony. ed. There is no longer any (Quadruple
have elapsed.
It is said Dr. W
lson is most anxious
-"Jiji." Entente and no longer any Allies We
arc, in presence, one policy, one army and
America should have an important posi- r

tion at the peace conference, which must

RUSSIA N AMBASSADOR TO COURT OF EST of one determination. i here is no im-
portant feature oi the situation on which
come sooner or later, atnd for the fur there is not complete agreement, or which
therance of that purpose the President KOKFSA r-RETTTKR has not been considered. We can con-
considered it of great importance to Amer- —
London, Jan. 12. The death is an- fidently await the outcome of this 'Con-
ica to take such measures as were recent- nounced of His Excellency Count Bencken- ference of Victory' as it has been called.
ly started by him as a preparatory step dorff, Russian Ambassador to the Court KOKUSAI-HAVAS
for approaching that end. The measures of St. James. Paris, Jan. 10.— Both the Senate and
have been well considered because such 1
,
Chamber of Deput es resumed their labours
step will by no mean's run counter to the Count de Alexandre Benckencbrff has yesterday. As usual, the Cha r was filled
wish of the President, but will contribute, been Russian Ambassador in London since during the preliminary proceedings by one
in a measure, to accelerating the arrival 1903. He was born August 1, 18-19 at of the senior niemlbers of each body.
of the opportunity available for making Berlin. He was son of Constantin, Comte In the Senate, M. Latappe, who is 87
another peace movement. Of course the de JBenckendorff and Louise, Princesse years of age, spoke warmly of the war ser-
President did not expect the exchange of ce Croy-Duelmen. The Count marrie vices rendered by woimn, who he sa d 1

views so far undertaken would successful- in 1879, Sophie Comtesse Schouvaloff and were going through a processionary stage
ly larnch the peace proposal, but there is there is before ob aining electoral rights.
one son and one daughter as issue. Baron Demackau, aged 84, w. presid-
no doubt that the American government Count Benckendorff was educated in
ed at the opening of the Chamber of De-
will continue to strive for the realization
France and Germany. He entered th^ puties, said that there were signs that the
of its wish for the speedy termination of
diplomatic service in 1869, left it n hour of tternal justice was coming.
:

Its
the war by repealing the same diplomatic
1876, and rejoined ten years later as First approach mig t appear slow to our ephe-
measures towards the belligerent coun-
tries hereafter.
—
"Asahi."
Secretary at Vienna. From 1897 to 1903 meral existence, but it was sure and im-
he was ^Russian Minister at Copenhagen. placable.
San Franc' sco, Jan. 15. According to — M. Antonin Dubost, President of the
report Colonel House who had been to MR. GERARD ASKED TO EXPLAIN Senate, and M. Paul Deschanel, President
Europe several times by orders of Presi- of the Chamber of Deputies, were both re-
dent Wilson, again sent to Europe elected by large majorities.
will
on a certain mission.
be
— "Nichinichi." KOKFSAI-REUTER
Washington, Jan. 9. The State De- —
SPANISH CABINET REMAINS
San Francisco, Jan. 15. It is feared —
partment has cabled to Mr. James W.
that the tardy progress of peace negotia-
tions coupled with t'he pending submarine
Gerard, United States Ambassador to KOKTJSAI-REUTER
quest'ons and ether mar ers may Throw Berlin, requesting him for a statement Madrid, Jan. 9. The Spanish Cabinet —
Americn into the vortex of the war. Presi- regarding his utterances at a banquet of resigned to-day, following a violent pro-Ger-
dent Wilson is. therefore, reported to be the American Chambers of Commerce held man attack on Count Romanones, the Pre-
striving for the advent of peace! It is saic. in Berlin. At the banauet. in question, mier, and the Min stry in consequence of the
that the Bresidemt will instruct the Amer- Government's refusal to support President
he is reported in the press to have given
ican Ambassadors and Ministers abroad to Wilson's Peace Note.
utterance to the following statement:
start a peace movement witirn two weeks "Never s'nee f e beginn'ng of the war. KOKUSAI-RETJTEB
or will despatch CHone] House to Europe have relations between the United States Madr'd, Jan. 10.— The Spanish Cabinet
on a similar mission.— "Hochi." and Germany been more cordial." will, after all, remain in office. It is re-
ported t'n at the German Ambassador will

ENEMY PLANS ENERGETIC ACTION AT [Note. — nuite safe ro assume that Mr.
It is .shortly be replaced.
Gerard never ut ered the words attri-
MONASTIR buted to him. The canard was evidently KING GEORGE WILL PIT li'EDAL ON OHARA
started by th P German press for purposes
JTOTCUS AI-RETJTER that are too evident to need dilating
Salonika. Jan. 10. —
Evervth'ng indicates upon. —Ed.] KOKTJSAI-REU ER !

that ihe enemv intenefs taking energetic

ALLIES' GOLD HOLDINGS
—
London, Jan. 15. King George has con-
action near Monastir. It is reported a sented to pin the Military Medal "for bra-
Bu]gar'a n r sim-nt has arrived already very n the field" on the breast of a Japan-
;

from th rt Dobrudja t' e remainder of the

:
KOKTJSAI-HETJTEE ese private named Ohara, now serving with
Division i<« nil :tw way. besides an Austrian the Middlesex Regiment. Mr. Ohara is at
London, Jan. 9.—The All'es' holdings
regiment fr mKalkaneleli. present in hosp tal at Edmonton, suffering
;

T' e principal object of the enemy will of gold are estimated at £557,702,000, as from no less than seventy wounds. Mr.
1

he to 'punport Kin sf Constants?. Possibly compared with the German holdings of Ohara. who was formerly a journalist in
some German reinforcement-; will attempt £125,954,000 as recently announced by the Tokyo, on the outbreak of war enlisted in
to work south, round Lake Ochrida in or- Reichsbank. The holdings of the- British ai Sikh Regiment in India, afterwards be-
der to join Const nntint 's forces. Empire are £164,954,000/ ing transferred to the Middlesex Regiment.
 42 #^»&>m&» " THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL January 20, 1917

U.S.N. CRUISER ASHORE RUSSIAN PREMIER DROPS REINS AMMUNITION EXPLODES AT DU PONT
OF GOVERNMENT
.
POWDER CO.
KOKUSAI-REUTBR
—
Eureka, Cal., Jan. 14. The first class
Petrograd Jan. 8. Dark clouds hover
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
—
U.S.N, armoured cruiser Milwaukee, 9,700 New York, Jam. 15. Another ammuni-
tons has run ashore in a fog. It is feared over the political horizon in Russia in which tion explosion, last night, across the Hud-
—
thai the vessel will become -a total wreck, an important development is expected at any son, plainly heard in New York, where
entailing a loss of $7,000,000. moment, but the clouds will perhaps clear window® are reported io have been broken
by the Russian New Year's IJay (Jan. 14. by the shock was at the plant of th^ Du
The armoured cruiser M
lwaukee, !i,700 It is said that the dign ty and prestige Point Powder Company in Haskell, New
tons, speed 251/oknots, was launched at which the present Eussian cabinet has been Jersey.
San Francisco in 1906. The vessel's com- able to maintain so far :s all due to General Two million dollars' worth of powder be-
plement was 664 and from the above mes- Trepoff, the Premier. "Nichinichi." —
ing manufactured for the Allies was des-
troyed.
sage it is to be hoped that no lives have been KOKUSAI-WESTNIK Two employes are missing and undoubt-
lost.
Eureka, where the message came from is
Petrograd, Jan. 9. —
General Tivpoff, who edly dead, while several more have been
succeeded M. Sturmer as Eussian Premier sent to hospital injured, two seriously so.
the port and capital of Humboldt County,
on November 24 last has res'gned. General The Company's statement of the disaster
California.
Trepoff also held the portfolio of Minister does not attribute it to incendiarism.
kokusai direct service Communications. of
Prince Golitzyn has KOKUSAI DIUECT SERVICE
(Delayed in Transmission)
—
been appointed to succeed General Trepofi
New —
York, Jan. 15. Unlike the case of
Eureka, Cal., Jau. 14. The cruiser Mil- in a similar capacity. the Du Pont explosion which the Company
waukee ran ashore here in a fog this morn- KOKUSAI-REUTER does not attribute to incendiarism, the
ing, while trying to release submarine S.3
London, Jan.
which ran aground several weeks ago. The changes in Russia were
10. The ministerial — Kingsland Canadian Car
pany
Foundry Com-
issues a statement suggesting incen-
a great surprise to
crew of the Milwaukee were safely remov- official circles here. They diarism is possible.
were wholly un-
ed to shore by means of breeches buoys. expected, and so far are un< xplainable. The amount of the damage is much iri

the uninitiated, it may be interesting

To
Petrograd, Jan, 10. —
The Premier, excess of the early estimates acd is placed
by the Company at $16,000,000. of which
General Trepoff, and the Minister of.
to learn that a breeches buoy is a pair of $] 0,000,000 consis ed oC ammunition be-
Education, M. Ignatieff, have both resign-
canvas breeches depending from an annular longing to Russia.
ed. Senators Prince Galitzyn has been
or beltlike life buoy which is usually of cork. !

appointed Premier^ and M. Kultchilsky COSTLY EXPLOSION IN U.S.

This contrivance, "nclosing the person to be ;

rescued, is hung by short ropes from a block Minister of Education.

which runs upon the hawser" stretched from! KOKUSAI-KEUTER KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
the ship to the shore, and is drawn to land London, Jan. 11.- The Petrograd corres-
j
— New York, Jan. 13. —A fire, followed by
by hauling lines. pondent of the "Daily News" telegraphs a series of explosions, destroyed the Cana-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE that General Trepoff, the Russian Premier, dian Car Foundry Company plant at ',3

[Delayed in Transm/ssion] resigned because he saw no prospect of Kingsland, New Jersey.

—
Eureka Cal., Jan. 14. The eruiser Mil- carrying out is wishes. He had spoken 1
The loss is estimated at 4,000,000 dollars.
waukee ran aground while trying to re- through e Duma, the House of Assembly,
>

t'<
Hundreds of thousands of shells destined
float submarine S-3. which ran ashore some' the Nobles and the Press, calling for real
for Russia exploded. No casualties have
time ago. Neither vessel can be refloated collaboration between the Administration
j boon reported.
and 'salvage operations have already com- and the people.
menced. FRENCH JOURNAL'S TRIRUTE TO BRITISH
CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA
SOLDIERS
ITALY LOSES RATTLESHIP
KOKUSAI-REUTER
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
KOKUSAI-REUTER London, Jan. 12.— The official com- London, Jan. 15. "Le Petit Parisien," —
—
Rome, Jaai, 13. An Italian communique munique from Mesopotamia reads: "We
'
in commenting on the Brit sh activity on the
states that the battleship Regina Margherita captured, on Wednesday, the /majority of
Amcre front, says: "It is another example
struck two mines in the open sea on the the enemy trenches at Loop, north-east of
of the determined offensive the
spirit of
night of January 11, and was sunk in a few Two hundred corpses were found
Ivut. British, who from Ypres to the are Somme
minutes. W
th' the greatest difficulty 270
in one communication trench alone and ceaselessly harrying the enemy by countless
men were saved out of the complement of local combats and unexpected raids n places
945 men. The rest are missing, including
many more elsewhere."
where the enemy little expects an attack.
the captain and fourteen officers. The bat- KOKUSAI-REUTEB
"The British Army, continues the jour-
tleship Eegina Margherita, 13.214 tons, was
built n 1904.
London, Jan. 15. The Mesopotamia of-
I

— nal, is establishing a continual offensive war-

ficial communique reports
I

We have made :
'
'
fare along the whole front, and depriving the
progress east and west of Kut-el-Amara, enemy of all response. In addit'on, it is
BRITAIN LOSES TWO SHIPS and, except n a small area to the north-east wearing him out and causing him continual
of Kut-el-Amara, the whole right bank of uneasiness."
KOKUSAI-REUTER the Tigris east of Shattal-hai has been clear

—
London Jan. 11. The Admiralty an- ed of the enemy." JELL/C0FS TRIBUTE TO JAPAN
nounces that H.M.S.. Cornwallis, 14,000
tons, built in 1904, was sunk by a. sub- SWEDISH CAPTAIN TOLD TO THROW MAIL KOKTTSAT DIRECT SERVICE
OVERBOARD
marine in the Mediterranean on Tuesday.
Thirte n men are m'ss'ng.
London, Jan. 13. —Admiral Jellicoe,

The sea-plane carrier Ben MeChree ( ?) in the course of a speech on the world-
was sunk bv gun-fire off
KOKUSAI-REUTER
wide activities of the enemy, dwelt on
the. coast of Leros,
in Asia One
Minor, to-day. officer and Stockholm. Jan. 14. The Swedish stea- the —
present co-operation with the Japan-
four mien were wounded. mer Ingeborg, bound from England to ese allies in the Pacific. He added that
Gothenburg, was stopped in the North Sea early in the war the British navy was
CRUISER SHANNON NOT SUNK The Commander pleased ancl honoured to work along with
by a German submarine.
ordered the Captain of the
of the U J boat
the gallant Japanese in the capture of
Ingeborg to have the 700 bags of mail he
KOKTrgAT-REUTER Kiaochou. Eastward of Port S;vd h«?
waiS carrying for n'lipd countr'es thrown
London. Jan. 10. —
The Admiralty de- into
the sea. If the Swedish Captain re-
declared that the Japanese squadrons are
nies the truth of the German claim that fused
to comply witfh the order, he was working anc helping the army in
,t
Egypt
the cruiser Shannon was mined and sunk told that his vessel would be taken to Ger- by safeguarding the communications to
off the south coast in November. many as a prize. the Far East.
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Januftry 20, 1917] IHR JAPAN WEKKLY MAIL 43

ARREST OF SUN HUNG-YI CAUSES LLOYD-GEORGE S FIRST SPEECH bcad.s into a noose with tin 1 ope in

STIR IN PEKING AS PREMIER 1 he bands of Germany.

"This country is not altogether without
Rising in the House of Commons a few experience in these matters, This is not
KOk'US.U Sl'KOIAI. SICliVICK
minutes after o'clock on December 17 the first timo we have fought a great mdi-
—
I

Poking, Jan. II. Greal excitement 1ms last

Mr. Lloyd-George, the British Premier Lary despotism overshadowing Europe, and
been caused hero by the announcement of said: it won't bo the first time we have helped
the arrest of Mr. Sun Hung-yi, formcT min- "I appear before the House of Commons lo overthrow a military despot ;-m.
ister of the Interior. Many rumoura are n to-day with the most terrible responsibility "We have an uncomfortable historical
circulation 0011 00 ruing the cause of the ar- that can fall upon the shoulder, of any memory of those things and can recall one
of the greatest of these dospots, who.o iav-
rest, the most persistent being that the Gov-
living man as chief advisor of the crown in
device was to appear in the ga.rl> of oritfl
tho most gigantic war in which this country
ernment learned that a society has boon or- an angel of peace, either when he wished
was ever engaged, a war upon the events
[ ganized tmder the auspices of Mr. Sun
of which its destiny depends. In this the
tune to assim late his conquests or lo re-
organize his forces for fresh conquest.-, or,
Hung-yi to secure the assassination of cer-
greatest war ever waged the burdens are secondly, when
his subj><cts showed symp-
tain prominent members of the Government. the heaviest that have been
cash upon this toms of fatigue and war-weariness, an ap-
The gendermer e made an investigation or any other country, and the issues the peal, was always made in tho name of hu-
and obtained evidence clearly establishing gravest that have been attached to any con- manity. He demanded an end to the blood-
the existence of a plot. Another report ,says flict in which humanity was ever involved. shed at wh oh he professed himself horrifi-

the arrest is due to the enibEzzleruont by

"The responsibilities of the new Govern- ed, although he himself was mainly res-
ment have been suddenly accentuated by the ponsible.
Sun Hung-yi during his tenure of office
declaration made, by the German Chancel- "Our ancestors were taken in once, and
of funds belonging to the Metropolitan Muni- they and -Europe rue it. The time
lor. The statement made by him in the bitterly
cipality and the Yu-feng Bank, wherein was devoted to reorganizing his forces for a
the M nistry of the Interior has a large in- Reichstag has been followed by a note pre- deadlier attack
than ever upon the liberties
terest. The gendermerie have been closely sented by the United States wilhout note of Europe. *
1

watch'ng a number of suspicious character's or comment. The answer given by this "Examples of this kind cause, us to rc-
who recently arrived ;n Peking from the Government will bo given h full accord gard this note with a considerable measure
I

ejouth. with
|

our allies. all I of reminiscent disquietude. We feel that

kokusai special service "Naturally, there has been an interchange J
we ought to know, before we can give favor-
—
Peking, Jan. 14. The terms of the of views, not upon the note, because it has
1

able consideration to such an inv tation, that

Germany is prepared to accede to the only
Chengchiatun settlement ha\e not yet been only recently arrived, but upon the speech
disclosed but it is understocJ that the Chin- which impelled it, and as the note itself is i
terms on which this possible peace can be
obtained and maintained in Europe. Those
1

ese Government has acceded to all demands practically only a reproduction or a para-
such as the reprimand of tho commander phrase terms have been repeatedly stated by all
of the speech, the subject matter
of the 28th div sion and the punishment of the leading statesmen of the allies. They
of the note itself has been discussed infor-
the officers concerned. Peking has also
. j
have been stated repeatedly here and out-
mally between the allies. I am glad to be side. To quote the leader of the House
agreed to the publication of an order fore-
warning the people against repetition of the able to state that we each separately and week
i
last
incident. An apology w 11 be tendered by independently arrived at 'identical conclu- " 'Reparation and guarantee against re-
i

the Tutuh of Mukden. sions. petition, so there shall be no mistake, and

|

With regard to the establishment of police "I'm very glad that the first answer given it is important that there should be no
stations in Manchuria the Japanese Govern- to the statement of the German Chancellor mistake in a matter of lie or death to mil-
ment will place on record— their clams in was given by France and Russia. They lions.'
that connection, also their wishes concerning have the unquestionable rigid" to give the "Let me repeat complete restitution,/ —
the employment of Japanese military ad-
first answer to such an invitation. The full reparation and effectual guarantees.
visers and instructors. "Did the German Chancellor use a single
enemy its still on their soil and their sa-
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE phrase to indicate that he was prepared to
crifices have been the greater.
Peking, Jan. 15. —
The reported arrest of "The answer they have given has already
accept such a peace?
restitution?
Was there a hint of
Was there a suggestion of re-
Mr. Sun Hung-yi is" incorrect. The great- appeared in the papers, and I simply stand paration? Was there an implication of any
est secrecy is being mainta ned concerning here to give clear and definite support to security for the future, that this outrage
the affa'r. According to the latest reports the statement they have already made. on c vilization would .not again be perpetrat-
the Gendarmerie, 'hearing that a number of
"Any man or set of men who wantonly ed at the first profitable opportunity?
suspicious characters were staying at the
or without sufficient cause prolonged a ter "The very substance and style of the
residence ef Mr. Sun Hung-yi, searched the
rible conflict like this would have on h speech constitutes a denial of peace on the
house and arrested eight persons who are s

alleged to be conspirators.
This gave rise to the report that the
former M
nister of the Interior had been that any man or set of men who, from a
placed under arrest.
THE BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS
KOKTJSAT DIRECT SERVICE
Pek B.g, Jan. 15 —The Board of Directors like to quote the words of Abraham Lin- tions is not in any
soul a crime that oceans could not cleanse. only terms on which peace is possible. He
ia not even conscious now that Germany
"On the. other hand, it is equally true
has committed any offense against the rights
of free nations.
sense of weariness or despair, abandoned
"Listen to th's from the note:
the struggle without achieving the h gh pur-
"'Not for an instant have they (the
poses for which we entered it, would be guil-
central powers) swerved from the convic-
ty of the costliest act of poltroonery ever tion that respect of the rights of other na-
perpetrated by any statesman. I should
degree incompatible with
!

have their own rights and legitimate; interests.

of the Bank of Communications ap- I

coln under similar conditions: "When did they discovc r this? Where
pointee Mr. Tsao Ju-lin acting President " ',VYe accepted this war for an object, was respect for the rights of other nations
of the Bank pending the approval by the
and a world object, and the war will end in Belgium and Serbia? That was self-de-
shareWders.
when the object is attained under God. I fense, menaced, I suppose, by the overwhelm-
A preliminary agreement recently was ing armies of Belgium. I -uppose the Ger-
Communica- hope it will never end until that time.'
concluded between the Bank of |

tions and ^ Japanese group of Banks, con- "Are we likely to achieve the object by mans had been ctntimidated into invading
Bank the invitation of the German Belgium and
burning Belgian cities and
sisting 0," the Bank of Taiwan, the accepting
villages, into massacring thousands of the
of Chosen, and the Industrial Development Chancellor? What are the proposals? There
inhabitants, old and young; into carrying
Company for a Loan of five miVTon yen. are none. Yes, and
of the survivors into bondage
The terms have not been disclosed up to "To enter, on the invitation of Germany they were carrying them inlo slavery at the
the present, but Reuter is assured that the proclaiming herself victorious, wthout any
very moment when this note was being writ-
transaction is a purely business one. The
knowledge of what proposals she proposes ten about their unswerving conviction as to
reports of the amalgamation of the contract-
ing banks are entirely false. to make, into a conference, is to put our the respect due the rights of other nat ons.

44
"Are. these outrages the legitimate in-
terests of Germany?
This is not a moment
cuse's of thiskind for palpable crimes can
feeput forward two and a half years after
exposure by tie grim faces, is there any
guarantee that similar subterfuges will not
be u'std in the future to overthrow any
treaty of peace you may enter into with
Prussian militarism?
'
The note and speech proves that they
'
have not yet learned the alphabet, of re-
spect for the rigi.ts of others.
"Without reparaton, peace
ble. Are all th^'se outrages against human-
ityon land ;.nd sea to be liquidated by a
few pious phrases about humanity? Ger-
many leave's us to exact the
future committed after the war.
violence
We must txact it now, so as no; to leave
such a gr m
inheritance to our children
"Much we all long for peace, deeply
as
as we are horr fied witJi war, this nute and
speech winch heralded it do not afford us
much encouragement
able and lasting peace.
"What
hope is given in the sp<
the whole root and cause of this great bit-
terness, the arrogant spirit of the Prussian
military caste, w 11 not be as dominant as
ever, if we patch up peace now? Tpe
very speech in which these peace sugges-
tions are made resounds to the boast of
Prussian military triumph. It is a long
pean over the victory of Von Hindenburg.
"We must keep a steadfast eye upon the
purpose for which? we entered the war.
Otherwise the great sacrifices we have been
making will be in van. The German note
states that it was the defences of their exist-
ence and the freedom of national develop-
ment that the Central Powers were con-
strained to take up arms.
"Such phrases are intended to
the German nation into 'supporting
signs of the Prussian military caste, who
ever wished to put an end to their national
existence or freedom of development.
welcomed their development so long as
was on the paths of peace.
"The allies entered this war to elefend
Europe against the aggression of Prussian
military domination, and, having begun it,
they must insist that the only end is the
most complete effective guarantee again'st
the possibility of that caste ever again dis-
turbing the peace of Europe.
"Prussia, since she got into the hands
of that caste, has been a bad neighbour,
arrogant, threatening bullying shifting her volunteer armies and established
boundaries at her will and taking one fair headquarters in many places
field after another from her weaker neigh- country.
bours and adding them to her own domin-
ions.
"With her belt ostentatiously full of
weapons of offence and ready at a mo-
ment's notice to use them, she has always
been an unpleasant, disturbing neighbour in
Europe. She got thoroughly on the nerves
of Europe there was no peace near where
;
she dwelt. It is difficult for those who
are fortunate enough to l ve thousands of
miles away to understand what it has meant
to those who live near.
"Even here, with th e pro cctiun of the
broad seas between us, we know what a
disturbing factor the Prussians wore wit"
their constant naval menace. But we can
hardly realize what it meant to France and
Buss':\ Several times there were threats
directed against them, even within the life-
time >f t' is generation, which presented
(
the a'ternative of war or humiliation.
There were many of
internal influence in
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THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL I
January, 20, 1917
PLAN TO ASSASSINATE RUSSIAN narned Brohoji, who was on the staff of the
We must know.
"Euscoe Znamia" to assassinate M. M li-
ior peace. If ex- EDITOR
eukoff. I must say here that it is still doubt-
ful whether this plot originated with Dou-
A correspondent of the "Jiji" at Petro- blow'n
himself or with some wirepuller be-
grad in an article under date of December ll nd the scenes.
The name Brohoji above
20, relates the circumstances connected with mentioned is an assumed one, the man's real
a plot to assassinate M. Milieukoff, editor of name being Gutzurullo.
the "Beitch" and leader of the Constitu- This Gutzurullo, though he once avowed
tional Democrats. We translate the article to Doublowin his determination to carry
as follows: I have already reported that M. out the plot, changed his m nd o n reflection
Milieukoff published the astonishing state- as regards the results of such a plot and
1
is impossi- inent that M. Sturmer, late Eussian pre- finally confessed all he knew.
m er, M. Manasevitch Manuiloff, his secre- This confess on startled the public exceed-
j
tary, Archbishop Mitilim, Home Minister' ingly but the motive which actuated Dou-
Protopopoff and others were carrying on a blowin will be eas ly explained by the facts
damage for all movement to bring about a separate peace above related with regard to the principle of
between Germany and Eussia. This dis- the organization he is the leader of. The
closure forced the late Premer to resign, hired assassin, however, had already drafted
after which he brought suit against Mi a map of the res dence of Milieukoff and
M Jieukoff for libel. the approaches to it. and was watching for
M. Milieukoff was thanked by the Min- the chance to carry out his nefarious de-
to hope for an honour
ister of War, but made enemies for liiej! 131 ^
from the window of a tavern that stood
of those he had accused. In fact lis life °PP 0Slte the residence of Mil eukoff Milieu-
I .
was daily threatened by his political enemies. koff himself owns that he received many iu-
I
c that nle * h y telephone about the security of
In Petrograd an official organ named
"Euscoe Znamia" (meaning the Eussian
i
^
8 llfe and he was earned by hs friends
J
{Standard) is published, which was first'. / maily BU8 P i c i oua characters haunt ng.
j
4
u
neighbourhood of his house
begun n 1905 when the Constitution was . Tt went -
so far as to be reported sometimes
promulgated in the Eussian empire. This thai he
was murdered. Now this unfruitful plot is
paper is in the hands of the Eussian Gov-
being inquired nto by the judicial authori-
ernment and the Government party, who, as
ties. As for Brohoji a domiciliary
is well known, tried to make possible the search was
made in his house where some documents re-
conclusion of a separate peace with Germany
from the outset of the present war and lating to the antic'pated crime have been
discovered. Doublowin and the staff of the
it naturally obtained the nickname "Pruscoe
paper he manages have been examined. Mili-
Znamia *' which means the Prussian dag.
eukoff was also consulted about this affair by
after it had published an article advocating
the judges. In short, t mav be fairly said
the conclusion of peace. The manager and
in conclusion that there runs an
editor of this official organ is Doublow iT, n under-
current in flic political circles of Eussia
physician, who is the leader of the political
fraught with sunken rocks which are always
clique called the "Union of the Eussian peo
delude. threaten 'ng to poke their heads up from
the de- ,
pie" wh ch advocates the autocratic rule in
the ^eeming peaceful waves that form
Eussia as a principle and strives tjo cause the sea
, t>
1
T?USSlan P°htics -
the unity of the Eussian imperial family
We and the people and thus preserve the inde-
I
— 1 —
it pendencc of the Eussian Emp're. The or- ;
GERMAN PLOTTERS CONVICTED
ganization, moreover, stands by the prin-
ciple that the Duma is invested only with
the right to report on the administrative
KOKUSAI-KEUTEB
affairs to the Emperor and put interpellations San Francisco, Jan. 11.— The Federal
to the Secretaries of State about state af- Jury -as convicted the
*i
German Consul-
fairs. It may be seen, therefore, that this General, the Vice-Consul, a Lieutenant,
organization declaims any movement that and two other persons including a woman,
tends to infringe upon autocratic sovereignty of plotting to blow up munitons' worki.
bridges, trains and ships carrying muni-
or debar bureaucratic government.
tions.
Of recent years this soe'ety has organized
branch KOKUSAI DIEECT SERVICE
over the [Delayed in Transmission]
San Francisco, Jan. 11.— The jury em-
To return to Doublowin. He hired a man pannclled at the Federal Court to try Herr
Franz Bopp, German Consul-G.neral, von
Schack, German Vice-Consul, Lieutenant
strong enough to d eck, and
ultimately to von
Brine-ken. Charles Crowley and Mar-
eliminate it.
garet Connell, have returned a verdict of
"Now that this great war has been guilty against all prisoners. The accused
fc/rced by the Prussian leaders, it would be were charged with planning
to explode
folly not to bee to it that this swashbuck- munition factories in America
and Cana-
ling through the streets, of Europe and da, and attempting to destroy
Entente
;
disturbance of peaceful citizens was munition steamers, railroad
this
bridges and
dealt wiith here and now as the most seri- ti aing.
ous, offense against the law of nations.
"We
will wait until we hear what terms
HEAVY GERMAN CASUALTIES
guarantees the German Government offer
other than those, better than those, surer
than those which she so lightly broke. And KOKTJSAI-KEUTEB
meanwhile we Shall put our trust in our un- London, Jan. 12. The casualties pub-
broken army rather than in broken faith. lished in the official
—
German lists for
ror the moment T do not think it would r
be advisable for me to add anything tojPf
, , ,
however
"^ ^\ -
we ' e nok
Dccom '
. ,
'
m
uswho
this particular invitation, A formal reply '"ft™
hoped that (hj will be delivered by the allies in the course J?J Jtotal 88 291
>
of whom were
cT^^Z
<
1M60
killed.
Germany would be r,l the next few days."
 January 20, 1917] THE JAPAN VVKKKI.Y MAIL 45

VOICES OF THE PRESS FAILURES OF TERAUCHI CAR/NET KENSEIKAI ASKED TO DEFINE POLICY
The "Yorozu" again The "Tokyo Niehinichi"
attacks the Chinese says that the
RUSSIA'S MINISTERIAL CHANGES policy of the present Cab'net and says Kenscikai should make clear its attitude to-
The "Jiji" that in diplomatic affairs, the Terauchi wards the Cabinet,
says that the resignation of as it h beyottd any doubt
General Trepoff and appointment of
tlieCabinet has failed in every step. The that when the Kenscikai sign Huh its policy
Pr nee CJolitzyn as the Russian Premier Cabinet is proceeding without any de- against the Cabinet, other parties will quick-
finite plan, and it is simlar to a runaway
prove dial Hie political situation of Russia ly join the movement started by the Ko-
horse, and is hard to tell where it,

is in a 'oubled stale. General Trepoff oc- it will go. In Chinegfi affairs, the gov- kuminto.
cupied the position of the Prem ership less ernment, has been shouting tho necessity When the Terauchi Cabinet was organized,
than s< v D wi ekfc as he followed M. Stunner of friendly relations with China, but tho tho Kenseikai
declared that they would at-
on November 24th. The "Jiji" regrets that military officers have been domg whatever
tack the Cabinet when the 38t& sess on of
at so early a date a change was made in the they please in China, giving the Chinese
the Diet was opened, and at that time al-
an unfriendly impression.
Cabinet. though the Seiyukai did not declare its at-
The question of despatching a special
The cause of the. downfall of the Stunner titude against the Cabinet, the party did
envoy from China, was brought up by
Cabinet was the criticism that the Russian
Government at first, but it not declare that t would support the Gov-
the Japanese
Government had not been adopting' aggres-
was rejected by tho Southern Chinese. ernment. The Kokuminto was of course
sive measures towards the German forces, Several conferences were held n regard to
against the Cabinet from the beginning.
and that the Government desired an in- the C' engehiatun affa'r, but Japan obtain- The "Niehinichi" declares that although
dependent peace with Germany and her ed no result at all by the negotiations, and
allies. The same cause that brought the the Japanese lives have been meaningless- the Kense;fcai advocated the policy against
fate of M. Stunner, again deprived General ly and unnecessarily sacrified while the the Cabinet months ago, the party is at)
TrepolE of the premiership. government failed to obtain any satisfac- present undecided in its policy towards tho
The "Jiji" does not believe that the tion. Cabinet, even after the declaration has been
Russ an Government has any intention of
Now, "Yorozu" says that in order made by
the the Kokuminto. There are many
conclud ng peace independently of the allies.
to cover up the failure of the Chinese
On December 2 General Trepoff declared members in the Kenseikai who are d/esatisfi-
that Russia would not stop fighting until policy, the present Cabinet has begun to
ed with the present Cabinet, but they are
the final victory is won, and the determina- speak about the commercial activity in
not determined to oppose the Cabinet
tion of the Government not to conclude China, on the ground that formerly
openly.
peace independently or otherwise has never Japan acted, only for political power in
changed. Also judg ng from thefirmness China, but now it is necessary to make The Kenseikai believes that the establish-
with which Russia refused to consider the commercial development in China. The ment of the Terauchi Cabinet is unconsti-
German peace proposal, Russia and espe- paper asks what opinion and plan the pre- tutional, and that instead of Count Tera-
cially the Russ 'an Government has no in-
sent Cabinet has regarding the commercial uchi, Viscount Kato should have been select-
tention to conclude an independent peace.
The "Jiji" wonders why the Russian activity in China. ed as successor to Marquis Okuma. The
Government has been always accused of the The "Yorozu" points out also the
Kenseikai and the Terauchi Cab net, con-
intention to conclude poace independently Cabinet in com-
failure of the present
sequently, can not exist side by side. The
of other allied powers. The accusation and mercial affairs of China, and says that
Kenseikai controls the majority of the
doubt about the true wish of the Russian at present England, France and Russia
Government made it difficult for the allies pre unnable to meet the demand of a loan Lower House, and f the declaration of lack

to take jo nt movement, and, on the other from China, and as a nation of the of confidence in the present Government ia

hand, the Russian politicians always accused original quadruple group, Japan should openly made by the Kenseikai at the Diet,
the Cabinet and especially the Premier on act at this minute for the entire group anc there is no other way for the Terauchi Cabi-

this point, and they made it impossible, for consent to net but to resign or d' sparse the Diet.
the flotation of the amount de-
the Premi r to remain n his position. The However, the "Niehinichi" says that the
manded. The paper does not know whe-
"Jiji" beli ves that such a condit'on is not ther ike Terauchi Government knew the Kense kai is still undecided and only watch-
desirable for Russia, and hopes that such ing the attitude of other parties, and such
situation and did not act, or d'd not know
doubts regarding the intention of the Gov- an attitude by the Kenseikai is cowardice.
anything about such an affair, but at-
ernment w 11 bo oi dispersed. Tho Seiyukai was a powerful party once,
Terauchi Cabinet, neither
Me for Russia to de- any rate t
,%
>p
While it is imp but the paper says, at present- 1 is so insigni.
encouraged the flotation of such a loan ficant that its attitude doeis not matter much.
sire an independent peace, it is true, the
"Jiji" says, that since last summer the nor recognizes the importance of the loan. The party may support the Government or
Russian forces have been rather inactive, Politically and also financially, Count may not.
and failed to show the same activity as they Terauchi has failed, in his attitude to- Some politicians are of the opinion that
did in the summer. Although there may wards China, and the "Yorozu" says that the and mistakes of the present
failures
be various reasons for the inactivity of the if. is the mo°t important problem to-day Cabinet should be pointed out and attacked
Russian forces recently, it is regrettable that to regain the confidence of China, whid' in the Diet, but the "Niehinichi" does not
when the German forces attacked Rumania, has been lost by the mistaken policy of believe that such an attempt will be success-
Russia was unable to send suffie'ent forces ful. The papersays that the parties should,
the Cabinet
to support the- Rumanians. If the Germans at the beginning, decide whether the Terau-
are allowed to gain the victory in Moldavia, chi Cab net should be allowed to exisit or not,
the Russians cannot e-cape accusations of CARINET IS UNEASY and little faults of the present administra-
inactivity. Under such circumstances, al-
The "Yorozu" sav s natural tion are not good grounds for attack,
that it is
"^or
though impossible to accuse the Rus-
it In stance, 5f the Budget is attacked, the Ken-
for the present Cabinet to feel uneasy
-is

tran Government for advocat'ng indepen- seikai will find itself in a puzzling posit on
about the thirty eighth session of the Di^t
dent p^ace, there will be many who will as the Budget of the present Cabinet is no-
as the Cabinet has not the confidence of
accuse the Government of inactivity and in- thing but a copy of the Budget mad? by
siDe r rity in the war.
the public, and if the D
et fails to destroy
:

the Okuma Cabinet, and the Kenseikai was

However the change of the Premier at
this critical moment is very promising and
the "Jiji" hopes that with Prince Golitzyn
at the bead of the Russian Government, the
policv n Rumania and other fronts will be
materially changed. If Prince Golitzyn can
maintain a harmony in parliament, the
tho Terauchi Cabbies during the preset
session, the rvnblio will attack and the .supporter of the Okuma Cabinet, and
the Kenseikai will find itself attacking ts
denounce 'he Diet. The principle of the
own Budget. The diplomatic failures may
Terauchi Cabinet is entirely different from
be pointed out, but the former Cab net made
the idea of the public; and such a Cabinet also
made many mist ikes in diplomatic!
can never exist for long. The paper savs affairs. ....
that even if the D'et does not ruin the The "Niehinichi " says that such attacks 1

paper believes that he will be able to steer Tera.ueh Cabinet, the nubile
;
will not
on the Cabinet are useless and unnecessary
the covernmemrt properly at this important stop until tbev have a Cabinet in whi°h and the necessary step at this moment is for
moment. . they can confide and which they can trust. the Kenseikai to make clear how it stands.
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46 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 20, 19 17

PREMIER TREPOFF'S CONSTANTI- ainst the enemy. Nothing will resist that JAPAN MAY SOON HAVE THREE FANCY
force. Remember that, however cruel the
NOPLE SPEECH enemy's blows may be, the final
FLYERS
victory is
ours. It is surely
approaching us let us
At one of the most stirring and moment- march, united to meet it. The daring feats exhibited at Aoyama by
;

ous sittings in the history of the Duma. "The whole world must know once more Miss Katherine Stnson, the 19 year-old
that, whatever difficulties and whatever American aviatripe, seem
Premier Trepoff, whose resignation is now to have given
temporary cheeks are encountered, Russia greater
impetus to Japanese birdmen than
reported spoke as follows, one memorable
day last month:
—
—great Russia. with her valiant Allies,
the exhibit'ons by Mr. Niles and Mr. Smith.
will mobilise t'bie last man. aind will sacri-
"I cannot refrain from touching upon a! ^ ce au her patrimony; but the war will be While this young girl braves the perils of
"

question which lies ddse 10 the heart ot carried ? n to * <*d, until the Ger- the air with amazing skill and boldness,
every Russian," said the Premier. "For,
mau ;yo e md German violence have for none of Japan's
av'ators has ever made a
more than a ousand years Russia has f; er di'sapp.ared
1 :d. The power ol the enemy I

ft]

has lhg W0Tth Y of notice, nor have any of

stretc ed out southward towards a free been shaken, and fne hour of the de- -
Jr 1

—
outlet on an open sea the keys of the sired retribut on approaches more and them looped the loop.
j
Complaints have been
Bosphonis and Dardanelles. Oleg's shield more rapidly. Nevertheless, immense ef- raised that aviation in Japan is st'll in a
'

—
over the gate of Constantinople these have forts will be required to break definitely state f nfancv. I

_ ., is a well known fact

It
been the age-long dreams c ershed in the the resistance oi the enedny, who is using L, ... , ,

that when Mlss Katherine Stinson was in

.

hearts of the Russian people all through all his str.ngv,, against u's. The resoui ces
the d fftrent periods of its existence. of Russia are inexhaustible, but the har-l T °ky° dozens of letters poured into the Be-
rn onious and close co-operation of the whole partment of War every day urging that plans
"Well, those aspirations are ready for
realisation.
population for the use of these resources be made to develop aviation here.
-

"From the very commencement of the is mcessaiy for tie accomplishment of the "Baron Sakatani, vice- President of the Im-
Avar, wishing to spare human lives, and aesired end —
namely, the overthrow of our perial Aero Club, who was much impressed
acting in accord with our Allies, we did enemies. with the remarkable progress in aviation in
our utmost to restrain Turkey from a mad "More than once it was announced that Europe during h s stay on the Continent as

participation in the hostilities. there would never be a premature or a Japan's representatives at the Pars Econo-
France,
Great Britain, and Russia made no effort separate peace. Nothing can change this mic Conference, is now encouraging the peo-
110 get Turkey to enter the war. They only resolution, which is the inflexible will of ple to lend a helping hand to encourage aero-
urged 'her that in her own interests she the augu t Russian Sovereign, who stands nautics. The Club has started to raise more
should remain neutral. At the same time with the whole of his faith, ul people. Rus- funds and collect more member-, while it
Turkey was given formal assurances, and sia will never lay downi her arms before has instructed Mr. Yukiteru Ozaki. promi-
promises, guaranteeing her, in exchange for complete victory l as been attained." nent local aviator and the eldest son of Mr.
neutrality, the integrity of her territory and "Few speeches delivered in the Duma Ozaki, ex-Minister of Justice, to study loop-
her independence, and conferring upon her have creaied a deeper impre sion," says ng. At Tokorozawa an aeroplane for loop-
certain privileges and advantages. But the "Times" correspondent, "than that of ing purpose is now under con -t ruction and
these efforts were in vain, and, blinded by the well-known Kursk Deputy, PurLh- as soon as it is completed Mr. Ch.iki will
the deceptive promises of the Germans, Tur ke\ itc
formerly a notorious reactionary,, man the
,
wheel. He hopes to make himself
key attacked u's surreptitiously, and thus but now de-Voting all his time to work for the first Japanese fancy flyer and when he
sealed her doom. the Army. The orator, while still avow- masters loop fly 'v.-
he wishes t« give demon-
"The vital interests 01 Russia are as ing hiniaJf the most Right of the Right, strations in Tokyo and then tour the pro-
declined to 'shut his eyes to the dangerous vinces.
well understood by our loyal Allies as by Dr. Kishi's aeroplane "No. 2
ourselves, and that is why an agreement
malady from Which constituted authority Tsurugi"
will be piloted by I/eut. Inouye
which we concluded in 1915 with Great was suffering or to the fact that the over- who also wishes to learn looping. Another
Britain and France, and to which Italy whelming majority of the country (was on
birdman, Mr. lie, i? now engaged n ;he
the side of the majority of the Duma, to-
has adhered, established in the motet de- tKiflfiing of a loop machine pi.d if things go
gether with which it condemns the 'policy
finitive fashion the right of Russia to the
1

smoothly there will be at least three fancy

Straits and to Constantinople.
"The Russian people should know for
what they are shedding their blood, and,
in accord with our Allies, the announce-
ment of this agreement i's made to-day
from this tribune. I repeat that absolute
agreement on this point is firmly establish-
ed among the Allies, and there is no doubt
that after she has obtained sovereign pos-
session of a free passage into the Mediter-
ranean Russia will grant freedom of na-
vigation for the Rumanian flag, which
now, not for the first time, floats in battle
side by side with the flag of Russia."
"No difficulty and no sacrifice will stop
Great Russia and her brave Allies on the
path of reconstruction, and of the consoli-
dation of the bright future which will be Minsters sat, adjured them to hasten to Im-
the heritage of all the nations fighting for
a just and holy cause. Our heroic troops at the feet of the Tsar.
and fleet are doing their great woi-k with-
out a pause.
"The first task which falls on the rest duty is higher than career f you are really of whom have reformed and taken up res-
of us is to devote all our strength and a united Cabinet, then go to the Tsar, and pectable callings due to his humanitarian
every hour of our time to productive work.
Russia needs the common labour of every-
one, based on a regular distribution, ac-
cording to individual capacity. The effect
of the common effort will be to advance
us nearer to our onle and great aim vie-—
tory. T' e patriotic duty of everybody is
not to undermine the country's power, but
to do th 1
utmost to stiongtben it. The
history of the world has never known so
decisive a moment. "We must organise all
the power of the nation, and hurl it
of the Government.
flyers in Japan in the near future.
"Thespeech took nearly two hours in
and contained (many startling
delivery,
TO HELP DISCHARGED PRISONERS
facts and accusations, which were all the
weightier, because tie good faith of their
Thanks to the discharged prisoners pro-
source was not open )to the smallest doubt.
tection association of Tokyo under the
The entire House roared when the' speaker
likened the members of the Cabinet to the presidency of Mr. Hara, which attains
twelve sleeping virgins. He assailed spe- the 20th anniversary of its foundation this
cifically and mercilessly M. Protopopoff, month, 683 released prisoners are being
thie food speculators, the censorship, and provided! with work and treated with every
Germanic influence. kindness. It is well known that when
" 'There was some mafgnant will,' he
means for the protection to discharged"
said, 'some strong hand pulling the strings,
prisoners were scarce Mr. Hara establish-
on behalf of Germans, despite the efforts of
ed a shelter for the helpless and has co-
the Imperial Headquarters to defeat the foe.
"M. Purishkevitch, turning to where the operated with the authorities in seeing, as
far as possible, that prisoners released do
perial Headquarters, and throw themselves not go astray.
Since the foundation of the association
" 'If for Minsters duty is higher than Mr. Hara has received 4,610 released pri-
career —
and I think at the present moment soners into his home, seventy per cent,
—
tell him impossible for things to go on
it is efforts. Those prisoners released under
as they are. This is not an abuse of power; the Imperial clemency, according to Mr.
this is your duty to the Emperor. If you are
Hara have increased since 1912 but lack
loyal subjects, if the glory and might of
of sufficient provisions for such people not
Russ'a. which are closely and indissolubly
infrequently results in their again finding
bound up with the august and illustrious Tm
themselves in jail, be'ore they have enjoy-
perial name, are dear to you, then go to Im-
perial Headquarters, throw yourselves at the ed freedom for any length of time. It is
feet of the Tsar, and pray him to open his reported that altogether 2,017 yen was
eyes to the terrible real ty, and not to permit contributed towards the funds of the dis-
the destiniesthe country to be guided, charged! prisoners
of protection association
ag- by persons in German pay.' " last year.
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January 20, 1917I THK JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 47

PEACE WITH DISGRACE Allies will certainly take tho same lim- •pint. Vivcy havo nothing 10 do with
it would bo an endless disgrace if w< Were libertyj they are licentious'. \W would
(The "Saturday Review.") to make any peace wit Germany except not discourage such gatm rings by oibid-
it

diajg (he Press to report Iheir proceedings:

There i$ ho use in nieasuriitig words over the crushing and conclusive one which the
\v t! would discourage them by suppres too
the League (o Enforce Peace banquet 'held Prune Minister has enunciated in noble pur. and s niplc; ;md |hn should be the
in the Uniied States last week. It is 'bet- language; for country would tlicn-l)) rule, who.liierlimy are (Jcnuauic, pro-Ger-
.
1 j

break its plighted word to every man, who
ter to be straight and elean iu a inatler
has fallen since August 1914, and to tho
of this kind, and we believe, moreover, that families of each of
those urn. If anything
the h( v st opinion in the United S;ates will the disgrace would be even more marked
b> glad to bear what men of 'honour ami
in the case of Great Britain ti an in, that
of France and Russia, because for more
gentlemen in this country think of the
than a year and a hall wo recruited men
affair which was graced by the presence largely and
very loudly by meank of this
of Mr. Hermann Rddder, of tlhie "Staats- pledge. It was printed on hundreds of
wdtnjnig," Captain Hooker, of lie German thousands of posters spread throughout the
i •iave come sadly to recognisei They roar-
kingdom. A very largo number) possibly
Army, Mr. Sehiff, and other persons of
manic, <»r cosmopolite in origin. The Sec-
retary of State for War, in a trenchant
speech ihis week m, Parliament, deemed
to allow Mr. Bertram! Russell to lecture
in military areas. He W as absolutely right
10 decline. But peace gather agfl are quite
as mischievous to-day as Non-Con criplion
arguments. We have got liie No-( 'oiiVrip-
lionists under, as Germany by now must
ed like lions for a year and a alf and
I

t ati
kind.
-
the majority, of these men would not ave
The aff air in question is re- joined at all under the defunct so-called
'1
scared the Thisbes of public life though —
it was really only Snug the Joiner! To-
garded hero as disgusting and offensive; "voluntary system" had they not been so- day they bleai as softly as any lamb. It is
and it is deplorable i'hat Englishmen. lemnly assured lhat we should fight to a time wo attuned the pacifists, pro-German
finish and absolutely enforce: drastic terms
Scotchmen, and Irishmen should "have any and others, to the same key.
of a conclusive peace on Germany.
truck whatever with it, Openly its mov- But it is not only an insult to the dead
ing spirits do not propose that the Allies to dabble in peace talk and intrigues to-day THE FUSHUN DISASTER
shall sit down to a peace table with Ger- —that may be safe from an intriguing
Describing the terrible scene witnessed on
many. They are too much of the artful point of view, because the dead can do
the night of the 11th inst. at the Fushum
dodger for that. Their idea is to catch nothing. There are the living to be con-
colliery in China consequent upon an ex-
those pacifists and greenhorn's here and all sidered, too. What will the men, for ex-
plosion of gas a special correspondent of the
over the world who, though not well dis- ample, on the Somme and Ancre privates
pensed towards Germany, and though nodi and officers alike — —
say and think if they
"Tokyo Asahi v recounts details of the
actually in the stop-the-war camp, are yet discover that any persons of their race are
disaster. On the night of the 11th, about
half past 10, all the electric lights in the
so intoxicated with the potion of perpetual entering, however vaguely, into any base
peace that anv hook bailed with phrases peace manceuvrings with friends of the city of Fushun were put out when a loud
about the brotherhood of man and the lea- enemy? The British Army in France and explosion was heard all over the city. About
gue of the nations wall draw them. Once elsewhere bears on the whole quite good- half an hour later a huge column of tire
net in a considerable 'number of these naturedly with our little foibles at home. was seen rising out of the Oyama mine shaft.
Sincere but confused, deluded people, and True, now and again one of the soldiers, At the time of the explosion 1,18a ners m
a step forward has been taken towards the back in "blighty" for a few days' respite were at work under ground and as soon as
goal winch —
as every intelligent main to- from mud and shells and misery, expresses they grasped the situation they scrambled
—
day knows Germany is aiming at. Add mild surprise that we wear so many funny toward the elevator which was available onljj
a few benevolent statesmen —
or people who knicknacks or badges in our buttonholes. for two journeys only, thereby sav ng about
at least have names' recalling statesman But he is not very censorious about this 100 of the panic-stricken workmen. Some
and a further s'ep, still more formidable, curious little hobby. If rather tickles him 120 others found an outlet by other means,
lias been secured in the interests of the than otherwise. This, however, will not those killed reaching 1,000, it is feared.
enemy. That is the game; and though be the attitude of our friend if he finds All ava lable hands were lent to extinguish
there is 9 natural temptation f o treat it as us flirting with these hyphenated persons the fire but the irresistible flames were not
merelv ridiculous or farcical, we 'bad better across the Atlantic and hilling* and cooing got under control before the next afternoon.
be careful! for there is plenty of monev over peace proposals got up in the German The cause of the explosion is attributed to a
behind this move and also plenty of mis- interest. He may be a young man from fire spreading from the mouth of the mine.
directed zeal in a gool manv honest enough the trench , but we shall scarcely get over This fact leads to the belief that the damage
people here. Besides, behind it lie tihe de- him in this matter. The" soldiers will not by fire will not prove as large as at first
va'Iish ctinniiDig and will of the most power- put up with this weakness or treachery or thought.
ful nation d tho world to-day
;
—
it is im- both.. They will say, if it is not stamped
poustiihle to deny that Germany is still that out and if British people are not sternly
1

though sop knows well that, unless s^e can forbidden to hobnob with German peace
force some sort of draw with™ the next banqueters and to lend their names: "Wiry
year or so, sir must lose her position and fib oxd d wo sacrifice ourselves in the tran-
ultimately p-o down. ches if impostors at home are allowed to
W
have no hesitation and no difficulty banquet with Germany? Why go to al-
in explaining why peace banquets and [their most certain wounds and death and to ab-
intrigues at the present time, no matter solutely certain misery and mud in the
where and by Whom they are held, are dis- trenches if the end of it all is to be a base, Spent Many Sleepless Ni^hl:
gusting and impudent i.e., shameless — — craven peace with Germany?" And the Hair Came Qui Badly.
from the stamdpoin" of men of honour and soldiers will be perfectly justified in argu-
gentlemen in this country and in the coun- ing thus. It is not good enough giving up
tries of onr Allies. Tlbey are so to be felt life or limb for fellow-countrymen who are HEALED BY QUTIGUR A
and described because tlhey are welcome ready to traffic, however indirectly or va-
'

and helpful to Germany, to the nation guely, with the friends of the enemy over "About two years a; o I woke up one
which broke its treaties, cast aside all rules disgusting and humiliating Peace ban- morning and found all 1 ehind my ear and
of warfare among civilised races; robbed, quets. to the crown of my head wet and smarting.
I was told it was wet ec: sma. It was itch-
ravished, murdered, and enslaved Belgi- So far as this country is concerned there ing and smarting all thi time and I spent
ans, French, and Seiibs; and its even mow mtfst be an end absolutely and at once to many sleepless nights. My hair also came
characteristically engaged in sinking hos- anything iu the nature of participation in out very badly behind v.\y ear.
"I saw an advertisemeu t of Cuticura Soap
pital ships and in, starving prisoners. these peace intrigues. Every British sub- and Ointment and I sent for a free sample
That is one reason why the gorge of an ject must cut t" em dead; and anyone under and then bought two tablets of Soap and a
hones!: man rises at peace banquets and the allegiance of this eoun'ry who plays box of Ointment. I was healed." (Signed)

'
—
the 1'ke got up to the advantage of the into the enemy's hand's by lending them
my in the narye of God! Another rea- aid, indirect or direct, should be called to
11
Mrs. Sarah A. Walkden, 6, Preston St.,
Lower Ince, Lanes., Eng., July 29, 1915.

son is that such intrigues are a gross insult stern and instant account. Peace meet- Sample Each Free by Post
to the glorious soldiers and sailors of the ings here, even when ihey are not. or do With 32-p. Skin Book. (Soap to cleanse
Allied Powers Who have been killed or not seem to he, affiliated to these disgust- and Ointment to heal.) Address post-card
for samples: F. Newbety & Sons, 27, Char-
wounded in the struggle. Speaking for ing and impudent movem nts elsewhere,
this country alo:roe —
though one and all our will have to be dealt with in the same
terhouse Sq., London. Sold everywhere.
 48 S = UM«Mb2"7 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 20. 1917

COUNCIL BILLS AND THE COTTON Orient. As a result of the war the exports by specie reserve may continue to expand
from India to England have been increas- until specie payment will have to be sus-
INDUSTRY OF JAPAN
ing and under ordinary circumstances, tEe pended.
sale of Council bills Should have been in- Whatever may be the cause or causes
(Specially written for the "Japan Times' 1
creased instead of restricted. But if the that have prompted the British Government
by Prof. S. Takagi, Keio University offer of such bills is smaller than usual, to restrict the sale of council bill's, a great
)
it will result either in a diminution of im- evil threatening the cotton industry in vols
The present restriction of the sale 01
ports from India or in a tendency to force country should be provided against without
council biils by the India Office in London
investments of Indian capital in the mother loss of time. Several remedies have been
to 8,000,000 rupees per week one of the i,s

country. Another motive thai may have suggested and some of them are already
most serious economic problems Japan has
impelled the British Government 'to take being acted upon. One of these suggestion's
had o face s"nce the beginning of the
the new drastic stei> in connection wi f h is an attempt to persuade the Brit sh au-
world war. Besides this perplexing ques-
the Indian exchange is a solictude on its thorities to relax the restriction and it is
tion the Russian ban on general importa- said that they have been already approach-
part to provide against a dangerous infla-
tion through t<he port of Vladivostok sinks ed and found predisposed to make a slight
tion of currency and its attendant evils in
into insignificance. As is well known, concession. Another is to make supremt
the Asiatic dependency. Council bilis sold efforts to dispatch immediately the largest
British India is by far the most important
by the India Office in London have td be possible portion of cons gnmeuts of Japan-
source of raw material for cotton spinning ese goods destined for India but at' present
cashed by the Government in India either
in Japan and supplies this most flourishing still awaiting shipment for lack o. avail-
by silver coins or by notes. But' for these
industry of the country with more than 60 able bottoms. Still another i's try to per-
notes a specie reserve in gold or silver suade Indian exporters to accep, promissory
per cent, of all the raw cotton that is con-
should be maintained. Consequently, the notes for ;heir cotton. But by far the most
sumed. It is estimated that the value of effective, though expensive, remedy is that
amount of council bills sold, the
larger the
this important material imported last year of shipp eg gold or silver or both direc ly
larger must be the stock of gold or silver
from India alone amounted approximately from this country to India. The Yoko-
111 the possession of the Government in hama Specie Bank is reported to be already
to 170,000,000 yen as agains: 100,000.000
Ind a, or ,he shipments of these precious undertaking such shipments and its efforts
yen worth 0, the same material bought from may be expected to bring about some relief.
metals from England. But the Govern-
all other countries. But since there are other Meanwhile, if the new large issue of bonds
ment stock of the necessary metals in India lie Government of Great Britain proves
imports from India bes des raw cotton and try-

has been running low, while England can- a success, it is not at all improbable %at
since the exports from Japan to that coun-
not at present afford to send any of her the latter will be found more open to
try are d ^proportionately small, the greater persuasion with respect to a sufficient re-
stock ol gold to India. Moreover, the quo-
part of the large annual importation of laxation of "the partial ban placed on the
tation of 'silver has been rising on account
raw from India has had Sale of council bills.
cotl'on to be paid
ci a larger demand for it in European In conclusion it may be pointed out that
for by remittances. Now, the usual and
countries so that the purchase of this metal the new Brit sh policy 'n regard to the
most convenient methods of making pay- Indian exchange is not entirely an unmixed
at this time for strengthening the Indian
ments in that country has been that of pur- evil, for it will probably have a tendency
currency system can only be done at a
ic check the present, upward trend of gene-
chasing council bills,which the India Office
great loss. Under these circumstances, f ral prices and, therefore, also of the price
ir. London offers for sale as a means of
and what Japan-
there is no limit set to the sale of council of raw colton in India, its
balancing accounts between Great Britain ese importer loses in exchange may in part
bills, the circulation of notes not covered price.
and her Asiatic dependency and the sale of be offset by what he saves in its

which is so regulated as to maintain the

stability of Indian exchange. Hence it na-
turally follows that a restriction of the sa ^ e
of these bills tends to deprive the Japan-
ese Spinners of the usual means of paying
for their raw material and, therefore, to
place them in a perplexing situation as to
the future importation of Indian cotton.
is said that no small portion of the large
It
The Signature.
orders already laid by Japanese Spinners To distinguish the original and
with Indian exporters will have to be can- genuine Worcestershire Sauce from the
celled or at least cannot be expected to be many imitations, see that the signature
immediately for lack of an available
filled of Lea & Perrins appears in White
means of paying for it. The present stock across the Red label on every bottle.
of raw cotton in the country together with
No other sauce has such an exquisitely delicate
the shipments from India that have already flavour, or such a reputation among discriminating 1

been paid for, it is estimated, will last only people in every part of the world.
about three months. Therefore, unless a
decid d step is at once taken to relieve the
situation, the greatest organized industry
of the country will be seriously affected.
As to the reason and reasons why t:>e

Briiish Government has instituted the

policy of interfering with the natural course
of Indian trade and exchange, nothing de-
finite is known. But it is possible that
England desires to discourage the import-
ation of goods and to encourage the inflow
of capital from her great territory "m t'he
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The Japan Weekly Mail THIRTY-EIGHTH SESSION OF IMPERIAL DIET RE-ASSEMBLES

WEEKLY EDITION
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. Their Excellencies The Premier, Foreign And Finance Ministers Outline
Government's Policy — Opposition Party Raise Interpellations
THE JAPAN MAIL in Lower House
AND
THE JAPAN TIMES After three weeks* recess the Imperial It a matter for sincere gratification
BOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS Diet resumed its business on Jan. 23. The that our Alliance with Great Britain and
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 House of Peers sat at 10 a.m. Owing its attendant understandings with Russia
to the speeches by Premier Count Tera- aud France, have increasingly shown their
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00
uchi and Viscount Motono, Foreign Min- value in connedtion with the present con-
ister, respectively on administrative and cert of action among the Allied! countries.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES diplomatic policies being staged on the Equally satisfactory is trie fact that our
Sen 15 each
programme of the ciay the galleries were relations with the Treaty Powers other
Single copies
fairly well crowded. Marquis Okuma, ex- than our fellow participants in war are
„ (back numbers).. Sen 25 each
Premier, who holds a seat in the House more and more cordial. The Imperial
One month Sen .50 on account of his promotion to the peerage Government is paying particular attention
Three months Yen 1.50 last year, was in evidence. Viscount
our relations with China, and I want
to
Ishii, ex-Foreign Minister, was also in. to assure ynu, Gentlemen, that the >vern- G
Six months Yen 3.00
attendance as a member. After reports ment has spared and will spare no pains
Ooe year Yen 6.00 had been announced by President Prince to cultivate neighbour relations with that
Tokugawia, Count Terauchi, the Premier, cuuntry. With that object in view and in
took the rostrum and delivered a speech consideration of the general situation in
CONTENTS dwelling on the Government's administra- the Far East, the Government is
Thirty-Eighth Session of Imperial tive and 1

political policy, which i8 ai endeavouring

sweep away all the mists
to
Diet Ee-assembles -19 follows: and
clouds that have hitherto darkened
The European War 53 Gentlemen the path between the two nations and to

German Raider Now in South Atlantic
Mr. John Buchan's Weekly Summary
Germany's Peace 'Proposals
S. Stock Market Leak
TJ.
54 When I received the Imperial order to establish between them relations of mutual
55 form a Cabinet I was filled with fear trust and confidence and of mutual help
it and assistance.
56 and apprehension, but I thought that
would be against the duties of a loyal I scarcely need remind you that arma-
Widening
subject to decline the honour in a difficult ment is an indispensable means of national
,

in Scope ^8 juncture like the present, so I decided to de- preservation. Care should always be taken
M. Poincare Interviewed 59 dicate my humble services to the public good. to keep the defence of the Empire in a con-

Kaiser Gives Aid to British Loan 59 And it is now my along dition of efficiency and strength, in due
great pleasure,

Factory Near with my colleagues to have this opportuni- response to the situation among the different
Terrible Explosion in
Powers and in consideration of our rela-
ty of meeting you in the present session
London 60 tions with other nations and' in proportion
of the Diet and submitting to you a few
Admiral Dewey, U.S.N. Dies at Wa- to the wealth and resources of the country.
words on the views of the Government.
shington ;
^ It is evident -that in order to be adequately
True to the luminous injunctions con- prepared
against emergencies it is important
Chengchiatuini Iriciident Pmctidally tained in the Imperial Rescript issued on that the spirit
of the people as a whole
Closed 60 the declaration of War in August of In*1
1
should be invigorated by nursing the na-
Voices of The Press 61 3rdl year of Taisho (1914), the ImpeKai tionalistic idea and improving public health,

May Prove to be the Government

is doing its best, in single- and it is equally important that the national
Mr. Fusao Ohara
devotion to our common objects, resources should be increased by promoting
62 •mnd< H
Mian
to work in unrisirevd unison with the Al- industries and stimulating trade and com-
Japan's Mission of Mercy to Allies 62
With regard to the peace merce.
.
.

lied Powers.
Mr. Leo Tolstoy in Japan on Short It is a cause for profound regret that war
proposal made by Germany, a joint Note
Visit 62 already in its third year and yet the sword
was forwarder:, to the United Sfatgs Govt
remains unsheathed. It is, however, only
Christian Science Lecture at Yokohama. .63 eminent in the name of the All'< d Powers
a question of time that armed conflict will
N.Y.K. Directors Reach Decision on on the 30th of December last, rejecting cease, and when that time comes we have
Arming 64 the offer which was not inspired by any to be prepared for the commencement of an
Education in Japan 64 eincFve desiTe for peace. pconomic war on a world-wide scale, as may
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easily be inferred from the result
Economic Conference at Paris. The Im- tion.
perial Government has given assent to the The gigantic war that has now raged
in Europe for two years and a half is
decisions of that Conference, and in justice
an event unprecedented in the history of
to itself it has to adhere to those decisions
with fidelity and due sense of responsibili humanity. There will be undoubtedly in-
ty. It is at the same time .important to calculable effects upon the destiny of fche
remove all causes of danger to the peace nations in future. Upon the issue of the
of the Far East and take all possible post- present war depends the liberty of na-
bellum measures for the protection of the
prestige and interests of the Empire, with
a view to the maintenance and further de-
velopment of the commercial and industrial
enterprises that have sprung up since the
outbreak of the war and to the perpetuation
of the present satisfactory condition of our
foreign trade. The Imperial Government,
therefore, aims at securing the development
of the industries by adopting well-consider-
ed measures for the proper adjustment of
finances and the regulation of the money
market. It) is also the Government's in-
tention to promote education along practical
lines, to nurse the spirit of the people, and
encourage the beautiful habits of simplicity
and frugality, with a view to the increase of
the actual efficiency of national efforts. In
e, word, the present war is one of unprece-
dented magnitude and importance, and a*
one of the parties to it. it behoves the Japan-
ese nation to be united, irrespective of
class or politics, in order to take all im-
portant measures made necessarv bv the
war, and decide upon policies for the last-
ing interests of the Empire.
In conclusion I want to state that the
Government has submitted to the Diet, to-
gether with various drafts of laws, the
Budget for the sixth fiscal vear of Taisho.
which is based on the estimates adopted by
the former Cabinet with some modifications
rendered necessary by the requirements of
the time. All necessary explanations con-
cerning these measures will be offered at
proper times by myself and my respective
colleagues. It is my earnest hope that, in
consideration of the requirements of the
present world situation and candid apprecia-
tion of the sincerity of the Government,
you, Gentlemen, will not refuse to bestow
your thoughtful attention upon these mea-
sures and give them your well-considered
assent.
When the Premier's salutatory speech
came an end, Visconnt Motono, Foreign
to
Minister, made a lengthy speech dwelling
nn diplomatic affairs
The translation of the speech of Vis-
count Motono, the Foreign Minister we
rend or as follows-:
Summoned by the confidence of His
1
Majesty the Emperor to receive the port-
folio of Foreign Affairs in the Cabinet
formed by Count Terauchi, it is
a great honour to be able to .speak before
you at the opening of the 38th session of
the Diet.
I can not help,
gentlemen, feeling the
great responsibility that weighs upon me
in accepting this appointment at the mo-
ment when grave events trouble the en-
tire world. In spite of all the difficulties
I foresaw, I realised that this great respon-
sibility could not be refused at thi s mo:
ment of importance, and my duty towards
our Emperor and country, made me ac-
cept the new position. I shall
happy indeed if you will accord
kind assistance in" the discharge of my
duty,
considering the sentiments with be threatened.
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [Jan.aiy .7, 19,7
which I came
to occupy the present poti.
of the To obtain this victory, the sacred union
of all the government and people Who took
arms to protect the right of the people, is
essentially necessaay. In taking part in
the present war, Japan limited her mili-
tary activity, giving consideration to the
particular position Japan enjoys in th/<
Orient, and we carried out our part suc-
cessfully. However, Japan? i s also giving
assistance in every direction to the allied
tions. The question whether the small powers to enable them to win the final
and large nations of the Allies will be victory.
or will not be under the German The struggle now being fought between
yoke,
will only be solved by the the Allies and the enemies is not merely
result of the
the fight ng of the military and naval
war.
forces. It is a war of all branches of
Gentlemen, you know the cause of the
-
human activity. Japan should endeavour
.prrjsent war. The unacceptable demands to. adopt, the policy to assist the righting
of Austro-Hungary upon Serbia was the
allies in ew|ry direction of activity, as much
apparent caus e for the taking up of arms
as possible.
by the nations of Europe. But you can-
It was ior this purpose tiiat Japan de-
not ignore that the German amb tion for
cided to carry out the resolutions passed
hegemony prepared for many year.-, was the
at the Economic conference of the Allies
real caus'} of the war. Nourish ng great
held at Par s last summer. L was also for
ambitions for the future, Germany laid her
the same purpose that the Japanese Gov-
hands upon Tsingtao in 1808, with the aim
ernment has taken certain administrative
to occupy the entire territory of China.
measures regarding the postal communiea
Th's s ai 'act nobody can deny at present.
fcions and telegraph, to protect our muaial
The great German propaganda and the
interests. The intention 0$ ihe Japan >;e
minut'( and admirable mihtarv preparation,
Government adopt several other n, &-
to
are not secrets to amy one to-day. In the
sures to. carry out the resolution passed at
feummer of 1914, Germany thought that
th< Economic Conference of the allies at
the moment for her activity had arrived to
Paris is also for the same purpose.
open her campaign to dominate the entire
1
It was again for the purpose of taking
world.
identical policy with the allied powers
thought that in a few month's, her
Sh'4
that ihe Imperial Government of Japan
enemies' resistance would come to an end.
promptly consented to the signing of the
But all these calculations are baffled at the
rcplrfc forwarded by the French Govern-
end of two years and a half, and she now
ment, representing the Allied powers, to the
see s that sh/i is foiced to continue the war.
American Government, to the German .
Rccogn z ng her duty under the Anglo-
: :
proposal made on December 19th, and xhr
Japanese Alliance, Japan d d not hesitate ]
(American Note despatched on December
to go to the assistance of Great Britain,
21st.
j
at tbe first appeal from England. Japan The reasons for which Japan refused .0
hae loyally accomplished h^r duties, and
accept the German proposal of peace are
our Army and Navy have u a few months
i
I
clearly stated in the reply sent to the Ger-
reduced the entire German forces in our
jman Government by the allhfd powers
quarters.
through the good offices' of the Govern-
In breaking the German bases of action j
ment of the United States, as you are pre-
in China, Japan secured p^ice and order
viously aware, and I will not go into de-
in the Far East. Collaborating with Great tails regarding
thes/f reasons. The Japan-
Britain to destroy the German fleet in the
ese Government considered as the govern-
Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, Japan
ments of other allied nations did, that it
has contributed greatly towards making was impossible
to accept the terms of th°|
the marine eomm^ce of not only Japan
peace proposal made by Germany, and also
and Great Britain, but of the Allies and Japan
believed that the time was not yet
neutral nations, secure and safl in the
tripe for the peace conference. However
Pacific and the Indian Ocean. At the very legarding the Note the American Govern-
moment when the enemies do not hesitate ment sent and which was received by the
to take any method and means to destroy
Japanese Govjrnment on December 21st,
the marine commerce of the nations, the
I des're to speak a few words, on this oc-
Pacific Ocean and the Ind'an Ocean are en-
casion.
tirely safe. I am persuaded to believe,
All the allied nations acknowledged and
gentlemen, that \Ai™ civilized world will appreciated the noble sentiments which
justly recognize the immense service ren-
inspired the Am/jrican Governmen: to start
dered by Japan for the cause of humanity.
a movement towards peace, but they could
In declaring war against Germany and not accept the proposal made by the Amer-
joining th Declaration of London on
1
ican Government regarding peace. The
September 5th, 1914, Japan entered the r r |nsons for thoe decision are also fully set
great war of Europe. Japan joined the Al-
forth in the reply sent to the American
ii^ not only for the protection of the in- Government by the French Government,
terest of Japan and the allied powers, but representing the Allies, as you all well
also in the great interest of humanity. It
know, and I have no intr £ition to repeat it
is the intention of Japan to make justice
on this occasion. However there is one
and right win the victory in the cruel war, few
7>ointon which I desire to speak a
and to bring true pea©"' and happiness to words to-day.
the world after the conclusion of the pre- In the reply sent by the Allies to the
sent W3T. Amer'can Governmen'. there were indicat-
To atta'n these noble ends, it is neces- ed a certain number of cond tionte whic 1 : "'
sary that the allied powers shall win com- were considered indispensable to be im-
ph t and decisive victory. It is not neces-
r
posed upon the governments n f the enemies
be very
\
sary to' state that if this complete victory when peace is concluded. However in the
me your Ha not obtained, peace in the far east which
reply no allusion is made to the disposal
•Tapan secured with s-acrifiees, will again
of the German Colonic, and it is natural
that the public opin on of Japan has criti-
:
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7] THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL

eisspd the reply (tzi this point. This point of Russia recognized Iho sincerity of tho The Governments of Japaij and th«;

did not escape the careful attention of the Japanese intention towards friendly rela- United Slates are always taking thin
.Japanese Government, but the reply sr'tot tions with Russia. I do not hesitate to policy to our utmost satisfaction, and fur-
to the American Government did lu >t con- say tlmt
the Russian Government as well tlior it is pleasant that the relations bo-
tain all the conditions of peace, and the
as the public appreciate the assistance fwoen the two nations have been becoming
right was reserved to preset all demands
Japan has given Knssia in the present war clojjer and more friendly. In the ques-
by the Allies when the negotiations for
actually opened, Th's is also by giving her supplies of munitions and tion of investing capital in China, the
peace are
clearly stated in the reply s(nt to the Ame other articles, to enable her to open a ,
American capitalists expressed their wish
riean GoveHnmeht. On ihis account the decisive campaign in tho war. jto co-operate with Japan, and it is a most
actual demands to be made by the Jafun- I have been in At present the Japan-
Russia more than ten pleasing tendency.
'

(s, Government were not' included in th'} studying the sentiments of the Hus- cse Government is giving careful atten-
I

reply sent to the American Government. eian public, and have every confidence tion and consideration to tho question of
1

However not to cause any misunderstand- in saying that the Russian public main- joining hands with the United States I

ing, upon this point, when thfl Japanese tain frank and sincere friendship towards
in financial andl commercial undertakings
Government signified her consent to the the people of Japan. All the Japanese
despatch of tih« reply, the Government in China.
took proper steps in tins matter, and now who have travelled through Russia since I believe, gentlemen, that you have been
I am pleased to state that among the al- the outbreak of the present war will ac- expecting the explanation of the Govern-
lied powers there exists a satisfactory knowledge the truth of what I have said
ment regarding relations with China, and
understanding on this point. regarding the Russian sentiment towards I believe that it is my duty to clearly
At this moment win to the Allies have de- the Japanese.
cided to continue tire present war unt
• i
I
explain the attitude of the present Cabi-
Russia and) Japan have a great interest net towards China. I do not believe that
the final victory of justice and right is
obtained, I sincerely beg to express my
in safeguarding the Far East. The it is necessary
to mention the incidents
hearty appreciation of tihe great rjpfons
alliance with Russia and harmonious which have happened in China 'of recent
given by Great Britain, France, Russia, undertakings by the two countries are few years, as they must be still fresh in
Italy, Belgium, Serbia, Montenegro and necessary for the maintainance of peace your memory. However these incidents
Rumania. Also I beg to express at the and order in the Far East as much as
caused! an undesirable atmosphere between
Bame time my admiration and respect for the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
Japan and China, and such an atmosphere
the brave and courageous officers and sol- I have said enough about relations with
diers of the allied powers. And express- absolutely dispersed for the should be
the Allies, but before I finish I desire
ing my hearty sympathies for the people sake of both nations.
to speak upon the relations between Japan
of various nations who hawj( been sacrificed Considering the great interest, political
by the cruel deeds of the enemiijs, I am and the neutral countries.
and commercial, Japan has in China,
confident that tne efforts of the allied During the present war in Europe, I
Japan sincerely desire that China develop,
powers will bring a brigtht and glorious am glad to say that our relations with
andl introduce modern civilization, ana
future to the people of aid such nations. the neutral countries have been most cor-
in the past Japan has been always willing
Gentlemen, it is not necessary for me dial and entirely satisfactory. I do not
to repeat tjiat cut alliance with Great to give assistance to China to enable her
hesitate to believe that the neutral nations
Britain is the foundation of our foreign to progress. Japan has sent military and
recognize the service *ho Japanese Army
policies. The present war has proved the civil advisers to China, and together with
and Navy have done for the development
solidity of the alliance and also the great- other nations supplied China with the
and protection of their foreign trade. If
ness of its effe-b in future. Tne people necessary capital to develop China, and
the Japanese Army and Navy had not
of Japan and the people of England! have also Japan has educated several thousands
destroyed the German bases of action in
been given the evidence of the necessity of Chinaese students. China owes much
China, and' if the British Navy and the
of this alliance for the safeguarding of to Japan for her recent development and
Japanese Navy had not driven out the
the rights and interests of the two Em- progress.
German fleet from the Pacific Ocean, in
pires. At the same time they realize thai
what condition would the United States,
While Japan has been always friendly
the alliance is essential to guarantee peace to China, China always regarded Japan
Australia, China, and other neutral coun-
and order in the Far East. tries be at this moment? All nations with suspicion and maintained ill-feeling
It is a matter for congratulation that
j
which nossese merchant vessels benefited towards Japan. There might be many
an agreement was signed) between Russia greatly by the efforts of the British and reasons for this attitude of China, but I
and Japan on July 3rd, 1916, and! the Japanese navies which succeeded! in main- believe that the main cause for such ill
text of the agreement was made public taining the safety of the seas. I believe feeling on the part of the Chinese towards
at the time of the signing of the agree- that the neutral countries recognize this Japan is the attempt of some Japanese
ment, and it is not necessary to dwell fact. to enter politics in China.
upon the terms of the agreement, but 1 Since the Tsing dynasty was overthrown
Further I beg to say a word regarding
wish to say a few words regarding rela- the United States and China, the most
and the Republic was established, many
tions between Russia and Japan. friendly of the neutral nations. political parties have been organized in
A« soon as the Russo-Japanese war China, and some people in Japan have
As you know Japan always wished for
ended, the Japanese Government followed given support to one party and then other
peaceful and friendly relation with the
the policy of becoming friendly with Rus- Japanese have given assistance to another
United! States, and although there have
sia, and the two (Governments realized party. While I firmly believe that the
been a few incidents and problems which
the necessity of adopting a policy to intention of these Japanese is sincere try-
hurt relations, such problems have all heeh
seal peace between two nations, and in ing to make the political party which they
amicably solved by peaceful negotiations
1907 they concluded the first treaty. The between the two Governments. There are
favour, powerful and stronger, but the
policy was followed) by the succeeding some subjects upon which the two Gov- result of such activity of the Japanese in
Cabinets, and the relations between the ernments do not agree, but in international the Chinese politics has been very bad.
two nations became closer, and several questions there are apt to be some upon What attitude these Japanese took when
more treaties were concluded to insure thewhich opinions vary, and such a case even the republic was established or what was
friendly relations between Russia and happens among afllied countries. However the result of the activity undertaken to-
Japan, and finally the convention of 1916 when the two Governments earn 3$% de- wards President Yuan Shi-kai? These
was successfully concluded. As the con-
sire to solve the most complicated problem are well known to you all, and there is
vention was concluded in the midst of with the sincere hope of an amicable settle- no necessity for me to relate them here.
the present war which will greatly affect ment, there is always a way for favourable However these activities made the Chinese
the future of Russia, the public opinion compromise. public entertain ill-feeling towards Japan,
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52 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL

and caused! foreign countries to suspect assistance of tlhe\ members of the Diet. The House of Representatives met at 1

In concluding this speech, I sineerely re- p.m. The galleries were crowded to over-
the intention of Japan in China.
quest you members of the Det to give your flowing. Among those in ev d-£ice were
:

The present Cabinet decided not to take

!

sincere support to the foreign policy of Viscount Kato, the President of the Op-
such a policy, and the Cabinet desires, position, Viscount Ishii, ex-Foreign Min-
the present cabinet.
amicable relations with the Chinese Gov- Motono's ister (in the peers gallery), the Russian
At the close of Viscount
ernment. We hope that the undertakings Ambassador HE. M. Krupensky, Mr.
speech, Viscount Ishii (ex-Foreign Min-
j

the Japanese and Chinese Government die- The Hiok'i, ex-Ministry to China, Viscountess
ister) rose and raised an interpellation.
j

sire to make in China, will develop China, Motono, the wide of the Foreign Minister
member was not inclined, he said, to criti-
and if China wishes, Japan will not hesi- (in the diplomats' gallery), while the min-
cise the diplomatic policy of the Min-
isterial gallery was occupied by the Pre-
tate to give her the necessary assistance. istry, but there was one point in the For-
mier, other minist^'s, vice-miListers and
The Japanese Government will endeav- eign Minister's speech which he wanted
secretaries.
our to show the sincerity of the Japanese to call the attention of the Minister as
Various reports over, Presdent Mr.
Government, but whether or not the Gov- well as the nation to. The Foreign Min-
Shimada announced the reopening of the
ernment of China will trust Japan is a ister, in his speech, said in effect that the Mr. M. Fukuda, a Kenseikai
session.
matter entirely to be determined by China former Ministry, in dealing with Chinese member, motioned a change in the
ot order of proceedings of the day and
affairs, had given support to a section
herself. $
I beg to state here that the Japanese Chinese politicians and interfered in proposed to submit a resolution to

Government has no intent on to favour one China's internal affairs. This was a seri- senel a message to the allied ar-

political party in Oh na.

r ^ires friendly relations' with
—
The Imperial ous mistake a grave mi sunder tanding mies at the front expressing the sympathy
and respect of the House for thrfir bravery
Government d which, if left uncorrected, would lead to
China herself, and is not contemplating misunder- and fortitude shown in fighting with their
grave consequences by creating
forming relations with political parties. common enemy, also paying tribute to
standing of the world and causing a their self-sacrificing martial spirit. The
Japan desires that China will develop and
future of Sino-Japanese motion was seconded and placed on the
j

progress favourably, but Japan regrets menace to the 1

that disturbances are occurring in Oaina relations. The member, without waiting [order. Mr. Takjtomi, of the Kenseikai,
constantly. It is ncjcessary for the inte- for the ministerial explanation, declared explained the resolut on, wh eh was sub-
i

grity and independence of China that that the former Ministry in which he sequent); passed uuan'mously.
I

China should not be divided, and Japan had charge of diplomatic affairs, had never Premier Count Terauchi then took the
prevent the division of China. This with rostrum and delivered a speech on the
will taken such measures as to meddle
is the policy of the present Cabinet
towards government';-' administrative uolicy, which
China's internal affairs or given any sup-
China. was to the same effect as that delivered
political party of that country.
Howler I beg to call your attention to port to. a before the Upp'/r House in the morning.
ihe fact that Japan enjoys a special posi-
Viscount Motono, Foreign Minister, re- The Premier's address was hailed with
tion in a certain locality of China,
espe- plied that the interpolator must have mis- laughter and insulting remarks. When
cially in South Manchuria and Eastern understood his words, the Minister hav- the Premier's speech was finished Mb-.

Mongolia. Japan obtained special privi- ing never said that the former Ministry Shod a appeared on the platform and de-
leges in these parts as she made many
sacri- livered a speech (g'ven in full on page 3)
had interfered with China's internal financial policy of the go-
fices and also because of lhc| terms of the political dwelling on the
affairs or given facilities to a the next year's
and explaining
treaties concluded with China. It i s the
party of that country. The Minister vernment Minister
protect the Budget estimate. The Finance
right and duty of Japan to recognize the truth
obtained in China, and for the added that he did not was followed by Viscount .Motono, Foreign
privileges member not Minister who delivered the same speech aa
res- of that fact and wished! the
Chinese Government it is nec^sary to
to misundertand what he stated. that i n the Upper House n the
morning.
pect the Japanese special privileges.
friendly rela- After taking a recess at noon the House The Forrjigu Minister's speech was often-
If China sincerely desires
should adopt a simi- and took up the Order times interrupted by laughter and jeers
tions with Japan sh1 resat at 12.10 p.m.
Japanese times the
lar policy as that taken by the of the day. The Bill providing for, the from the opposition camp and at
will be impossible control of was scarcely audible.
Government. Or else it revision of the law for the speaker
to maintain friendly relations
between the
opium, the control of the sale of firearms The House resumed the open meeting
two countries. I believe that when the few reports the
the sincere and and
gunpowder and the law pertaining to at 5.50 p.m. and after a
Chinese Government learns
through na- House rose at 5.55 p.m.
true intention of the Japanese
Govern- the relief funds for sufferers
friendly tural disasters were duly explained and The Government introduced in the
ment, China will not object to ihf|
Tso- referred to committees. Lower House the next year's Budget
policy of the Japanese Government.
supplementary Budget and
body doubts that Japan enjoys a
special
Marquis Kuroda moved a resolution to Estimates,
account ot financial Bills.
position in regard to China, on send a message of the House to the other
allies'

geographical, commercial, and political re-

armies fighting in the front, expressing The vote of want of confidence in the
lations. However other nations also have
the respect and sympathy of the
House Ministry was introduced in the Lower
and this fact should Kenseikai,
great interests in China, of the House jointly by the
by the Japanese. Japan for the brave officers and soldiers of the
•not be forgotten section
China allied forces. The motion was seconded the Kokuminto
and a
should protect her own interest m
respect those and unanimously approved. The resolu- Koseikai members.
but at the same time should
Japan is not wishing tion read as follows
of other nations.
in China, and she "Three years have elapsed since the out- The House of Representatives met at the
to take » s^fish policy usual hour Thursday afternoon. The vote of
attitude
is desirous to adopt
a harmonious break of the war and yet the titanic in rhe Government
with other nations interested m Lmna. 1
struggle has not come to an end.
The Warit of Confidemice
Opposition parties was
person proceeds proposed by the
believe that when every armies of the allied powers are doing their placed on) the first item of the order of
it win
with a true and sincere in ent on attain their great object, for the day. Mr. Inukai, the leader of tne
adopt policy equally bene- utmost to
b'e possible to Opposition
a.

herself and the other na-

which they have taken up arms, and ex- Kokuminto, representing *the
ficial' for China peace. to speak on the bill.
pect to secure the base of a lasting parties was the first
tions. Seivu-kaa leader, spoke
will It is 'resolved that the House of Peers Mr Motoda, the
... -i,

The preset situation of rhe world the resolution. Premier Count

future of hereby expresses its sincere respect and asaufst
have a great effect upon tine defence of the
result of the present war profound sympathy to the strong brave Terauchi then spoke in resolution waa
Japan, and the Government*. Before the
determination of the allied armies who put to vote an Imperial Rescript or-
will de-
in which Japan is parfcipatmg
1

Therefore for the protec- great House was

cide the future. are striving for final victory with dering the dissolution of the
tion of Japanese
country should! exert its
rights and interests
^
fullest efforts.
fortitude in spite of the immense
losses
issued and announced
rose
before
at a
the House
little befors
fulfil
:
nvolved." which subsequently
The Japanese Government desires to The House rose at 12.35 p.m. three.
with the support and
its important duty
 '

flt"-:w«'.wiijani 53

» —

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON. THE FRENCH FRONT Jt is typical of the lighting in winter. This KOKURAI-UKUTER
kind of thing has been going on from 5Tpres
London, Jan. 16.— The Rufteian official
lo the Somme, sometimes 70 or 80 men
KOKUSAI-REUTER communique roads: "To the south of Braila,
being engaged; sometimes a couple of bat-
London, Jan.
16. —
The French Com- talions taking part.
the Russian and Rumanian composite force
advanced two versus. The Rumanians beat
munique, on Monday evening, announced.: It amounts to a sort of fragmentary, bill
off two night attacks south of Rekosa ou
"There have been mutual bombardments permanent offensive, which extremely ihe
s
Sttehitza. We bombed vessels on the
upon the banks of tho Somme, on he I
trying to the Germans, and is helping to Danube,
in the region of Brailov. One of
right of the Meuse and in Lorraine. wear them out. This fighting keeps up the our submarines sank two
ships near the
After a bombardment, the Germans at- combative spir t among the British BOldiers Bosphorus."
tacked our advanced poets between the and stimulates initiatve and daring. II

also helps to prov'de the Head-Quarters Staff kokosai direct service

Aisne and Argonne. They were thrown
with nformation as to the enemy's morale (Delayed in Transmission)
back. After a lively hand grenade strug-
and plans. In short, it constitutes a sys-
gle, we carried out several successful
tem of methodical training, which will be
Petrograd, Jan. 16.—The War Office an-
cou]x--<h -main and took a quantity of nounces that the Russian forces have re-
of value when the next great offensive be-
material and a number of prisoners." captured the village of Vadeni, wh eh is ;

g'ns.
situated midway between Braila and Ga-
Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in
latz.
his Monday evening communique says:
"We raided the enemy lines east of Loos, ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS KOKUSAI-REUTER
inflicting many casualties. Our artillery —
London, Jan. 17. The news received on
shelled an enemy transport to the north
Tuesday from Rumania seems to show that
[OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY] the force of the German drive is nearly
of the Ancre."
Petrograd, Jan. 14. South of the Babit — spent. The Russians and Rumanians have
KOKUSAI-REUTER Lake, near Riga, the Germans en masse received reinforcements. They are making
London, Jan. 17 —Field-Marshal Si: attacked the Russian troops, but were re- a splendid stand on the Seretfti line, and
Douglas Haig, i n his Wednesday evening pulsed by the Russian fire and counter-at- are regaining ground on their northern
wing.
communique, says: "After a heavy bom- tack's.
bardment we stormed and occupied a line Rumania. East of Putna the Austrians Hard fighting is in progress between
advance against the Russian Braila and Galatz, which Mackensen's
of posts northward of Beaucourt-sur- Ancre. tried to

The entire objective was gained on a front- troops, but were repulsed by the Russian forces are desperately striving to capture.
age of 600 yards with but few casualties. fire. The enemy attacks north of the Fundeni, where the Germans reported
Our observation from {his area is consider- Slcnik and south of the Oitus were also a strong Russian offensive is 30 miles west
ably improved. Our artillery barrage, this repulsed and his attacks west of the Kazin of Galatz.

afternoon, broke up an enemy counter-at- and Trotus confluent were also

checked by KOKUSAI-REUTER
tack with heavy loss. We are now con- the Russian fire. An attempt to assume the London, Jan.
17. —
The Russian official
solidating the new position. offensive was performed by the enemy east
communique reads: "The enemy attacked
of Foesani, but he was driven back to-
"In the neighbourhood of Hens, we car-
ried out important raid's with complete suc-
wards his trenches. About 3 regiments of the Rumanians south-west of Braila. Our
counter-attack drove him back. We made
the enamy attacked a Russian vanguard
cess. The German positions south of Cite a night attack, and drove the Germans out
Hens were detachment on the river Seret
10 kilo-
Calouni (?) and westward of of Geselesci. but an enemy counter-attack
metres south-west of Brailow. Some of
entered late on Tuesday, under cover of a
these attacks were repulsed, but under the
compelled us to withdraw. We stormed
heavy bombardment." and captured Vadeni, a dense counter-at-
pressure of outnumbering enemy forces the
KOKUSAI-REUTER tack by the enemy failed."
village Kotu Mihali was evacuated.
[British Embassy Despatch Through
London, Jan. 17. — The French afternoon [official to the Russian embassy]
Kokusai]
ommunique reads:
"After a heavy bom- Petrograd, Jan. 15. —
Rumania. The
—
London, Jan. 17. The Morning Post 's
' '
arclment for three hours, the enemy made Rumanians attacked the enemy on the '

a. series of reconnaissances in the Rois des heights 7 kilometres south-east of Mona- Petrograd correspondent says that General
Chevaliers, the heights above the Meuse. stirsk Kasinul on the river Kazin. After Russky, commanding the Baltic province
These attempts were repulsed with heavy a hot bayonet encounter the enemy was at the front, has warmly thanked General
losses to the enemy." repulsed one kilometre to the south. The Dmitriev and his army for their admirable
enemy having assumed the offensive in this work during the Russian Christmas.
KOKUSAI-REUTER The operations in which. General Vas-
region was not only repulsed by the Ruma-
—
London. Jan. 17. The French afternoon nians with the support of the Russian siliev's Siber an corps took part was bril-
troops, but was also pressed back for 2 kilo- liantly carried out in snow, bl'zzard and
communique announces: "We repulsed
small enemy attacks, east of Clery and metres. 10 kilometres south-east of Galatz, the heaviest frosts, and in difficult marshy
south of Biaches and Lesparges. the enemy troops, numbering about one regions. In these unfavourable conditions
Our
which, however, probably favoured sur-
patrols penetrated the enemy's lines at regiment, attacked one Russian vanguard
prise, the Russians* dashed through innu-
several points On the heights of the Meuse detachment compelling it to retreat some-
and in the forest of Apremont." what'. The enemy troops after' a strong merable lines of entanglements and rush-
artillery preparation attacked the Russian ed the defences, blockhouses and redoubts
KOKUSAI-HAVAS positions 12 kilometres south-east of Foe- which the enemy had spent fifteen months
Paris, Jan. 17. The — sani,
Frenoh but were repulsed suffering heavy
paper
losses.
preparing. The correspondent says the
Germans have been compelled to mass
"L'Intranisigeant," gives an interest- heavy reinforcements with a large force of
ing account of a series of local British OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY artillery at th e threatened points, but the
engagements north of the River Ancre be-
tween January 8 and January 12. The
—
Petrograd, Jan. 16. (Fighting, south of Russians continue to bold all they have
the Trotus and Kazin confluent, continues gained despite desperate counter-attacks
principal objective was the important re-
with alternating success. The Russians and and they also have brought up adequate
ctification of the front north of Beaunront-
Rumanians advanced two kilometres, 7 artillery reinforcements.
Hamel. This was successfully carried out
kilometres south of Braila. Two enemy The correspondent mentions the inter-
by capturing a salient from which the night attacks, south of Rekosa. were re- esting fact that a large proportion of the
enemy had been using their machine-guns pulsed by the Rumanians. Fighting is in Russian troops employed in the attack was
against the British oulrposts near Serrc. and progress near Vadeni. Russian aviators composed of local levies of Letts and Estho-
the communication trenches there. have dropped bombs on the barges and niana whose hatred of the Germans owes
This successful operation forms the cli- vessels on the Danube, near Brailov, set- its fierce intensity to the fact that these
max to a long sequence of ra'ds and patrol ting fire to these boats. A Russian sub- tmall nationalities have been for centuries
encounters, which have taken place on the marine sank two steamers near tihe Bos- ground under the heel of the loeal German
British front $nce the end of November. phorus. overlords.
 54 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January, 27, igiy

This thirst to avenge wrongs and their
intimate knowledge of the' difficult locality
made them formidable and merciless foes.
A Petrograd message commenting on the
success. ul Russian squadron's raid on the
Anatolian coast, resulting in the sinking
of forty Turkish sailing vessels says these
were carrying various provisions to Con-
stantinople.
The Turkish seamen probably imagined
that the coast was less vigilantly watched
by the Russians during the Russian Christ-
mas and expected fco slip through to the
capital with their foodstuffs. In any case
so large a number of Turkish ships has
not been sighted in the Black Sea for a
long time.
(Official To Russian Fmbassy)
Russian scouts attacked an Austrian recon-
Oiiuz. 'Ihe Rumanians repulsed th» Ger-
GERMAN RAIDER NOW IN SOUTH
mans to the south of Monastirka. We
sur-
rounded a height south-west of Brada and ATLANTIC
took many prisoners."
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
—
Petrograd, Jan. 21. Western front. In New York, Jan.
18. —
News Agency des-
fhe direction of Kovel, west and nortn-west patches from Buenos Ayres report that a
of Velicka, the Russians launched two at-
German raider named Hineta or Vinex,
tacks against the enemy positions. The operating in the South Atlantic, has sunk
hostile wire entanglements were damaged
19 merchantmen besides two French
by artillery barrage in many places, and schooners.
several shells proved most effective, one
Another despatch from Rio de Janeiro
dug-out be'ng blown up. The enemy's says that still another British vessel has
heavy artillery, bombarded the Russian
been sunk with the Toss of 400 lives. This
fron't north of Solshovec, on Ihe Naraiuvka
later message, however, is not confirmed.
River, and did slight damage to our tren-
The first news of the raider was brought
ches. Near Skomoroha, soutii of Stanslau.
to Penu'iubuco by the Hudson Maru, which

—
Petrograd, Jan. 17. Western front. The naissance detachment at Zagvosd. Alter
conveyed to that port 237 survivors from
the vessJs sunk. Amongst the vessels that
enemy ig developing an intense fire in the a hand-to-hand fight, the Austrian sold ers
are reported sunk are the Georgic (10,077
region of the railway Zboroff-Zloczoff and were some put to the sword and some cap-
tons) Voltaire (8,618 tons) Dramatist
south of Avgustovka. South of Svistel- lured. Firing continues on the rest of the
niki, an enemy machine-guu, while firing front.
(5,415 tons) Radnorshire (4,302 tons)

against the Russian trenches, was destroy-
ed by a well directed Russian shell. The s ans and Rumanians are reported from ihis
fire of the enemy, south of Lamniea. was front.
stopped by the Russian artillery.
Rumania. The enemy atta'ck against
the Russian position on the railway
Successful reconnaissances by both Rus-
Samara (3.172 tons) Drina (11,483 tons)
: Ortega (8,075 tons) Hammershus (3,931
tons).
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
—
Pernainbuco, Jan. 18. A newspaper
ITALIANS DEFEAT REBELS here prints what purports io be a shi; •

Bistric-Kimpohjng was repulsed. The ment made by the purser of the British
enemy attacked the Rumanians, 18 kilo- steamer Netherby Hall to the effedt liiat
metres south-west of tibe Kazin and Trotus KOKUSAI-REUTER
the raider sank a British steamer without
confluent, but was repulsed by a Russian —
London, Jan. 18. The Italian com- warning, and it is believed that the 400
counter-attack. The Russians succeeded munique reads: ''We completely defeated souls on board were drowned.
by a night attack in dislodging the Ger- 5,000 rebels at Zoara, in Tripoli, on KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
mans from a village south-west of the January 16. The enemy's losses were
mouth of the Rymnik, seizing 2 machine- [Delayed in Transmission]
guns, but a German counter-attack, per-
1,000."
—
Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 18. It is considered
formed with overwhelming forces compel- here almost certain that the German raider,
led the Buss ans to evacuate this village. which has sunk over 20 vessels since Dec-
The German attack south-east of Geselosci GERMANY'S WANT OF FOOD ember 12, is none other 'than the Moewe,
was stopped by the Russian fire. The Rus- which created such a sensation a year ago.
sian troops, after an artillery preparation,
KOKUSAI-REUTER KOKUSAI-REUTER
seized by assault the village Itedeni (10
kilometres south-west of Galatz). The London, Jan. IS. —
Letters from a London, Jan. 19.— With regard to th«
enemy having got reinforcements, assumed neutral published here state that the new German raider, it is now recalled that

the offensive, being supported by a hur- writer has toured through a dozen leading a month ago the Chilean German-owned
ricane artillery fire, but his massed troops German centres, and though he never heard barque, Tinto, escaped from the little port
came under the concentrated Russian fire of actual cases of starvation, the feeling of Calbuco, in Chile, after loading a con-
and he was stopped, suffering heavy losses. is growing that Germany is faced with siderable supply of provisions and live-stock
He did not i-eaeh the Russian trenches. there. It is now suspected that she was bent
a prospect which will make her unable
[OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY] on privateering.
to continue the struggle unless she makes
Petrograd, Jan. 18. —Western front. raids on Denmark and Holland for meat, KOKUSAI-REUTER
South of Smorgon, Russian reeonnoissance corn, butter and oil. The soldiers, on Rio de Janeiro, —
Jan. 19. The raider has
troops rushed into the enemy's trenches and also captured a ship called the Trowdenrange,
returning from the front, complain most
after a hand to hand fight put about twenty possibly the Snowdon Range. The raider is
bitterly of the deterioration of the food.
Germans to the sword. Two subterranean stated to be a vessel of the Moewe type. It
galleries were in the meantime blown up KOKUSAI-REUTER is now known that the Saint Theodore has
by a detachment of Russian sappers. West
of Semerinka, some mud huts of the enemy
—
London, Jan. 21. An interview with been converted into a commerce-raider.
Lord Robert Cecil, Minister of Blockade, KOKUSAI-REUTER
were destroyed by the Russian fire, the
enemy firing only a ftw shells in reply.
has been published in France, describing —
Pernambuco. Jan. 20. The German rai-
Department. It concludes der stopped the British 'vessel Dramatist
Near Kr'chka on the river Bis>trica an the work of his
December 18, bringing out the German en-
enemy scout party of about 100 men ap- by saying that the scarcity in Germany sign a's she came alongside the English ship.
proached a Russian vanpost, but was me't is undoubtedly very grave. There is every Simultaneously
the side 0/ the raider drop-
at short range by the Russian fire and turn- reason to believe that the condition of
ped, revealing two guns. The Dramaaist
ed into flight, leaving arms and ammuni- her allies is worse. surrendered.
lions. In the wood Carpathians the enemy A telegram from Rotterdam announces Armed Germans boarded the steamer and
fired about 200 shells and attacked one the meeting of Austrian and Hungarian
took off the crew, subsequently transferring
height 10 kilometres sou'-h of the Bneva
statesmen in Berlin to discuss with the them to the Hudson Maru, along with 237
mountain.
German leaders the question of feeding others. The Hudson Maru followed the
Rumania. The enemy's attempts in as- until January 12. When any vessel
raider
suming the offensive on fobe heights, south the nations. This meeting coincides with
was sighted the crews were driven below
of fhe Oituz River, were stepped by the the most serious food crisis hitherto ex-
Water-tight doors were closed over fnem.
Russian fire. The Rumanians repulsed a perienced in Berlin. Many of the bakeries The heat was 's't'fTner and the sanitation
German attack south of Monastirka. On are closed down owing to lack of supplies. bad, ?av survivors who were brought here.
the the front as far as the Danube Many households have been without bread
resit of
The food was wretched, only one ounoo or
and along the Danube front filing- is \n for a fortnight. The failure of the potato
meat being served daily to each of the cap-
progress. crop is accountable for the scarcity, as tured sailors.
<OKU8 U-BFrTKK potatoes are necessary for bread-making; KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
—
London. Jan. 18. The Russian ofnVal Milk also is very scarce and very dear. —
Washington. Jan. 20. iNine Americans
oommui:i.|i e says: "Our fire arres m
the A
new regulation orders that sausages were among the crew of the St. Theodore,
at1 >mts of an tnemy offensive souib of must contain at least 12 per cent, of bran. landed with other survivors at Pernambueo.
 January 27, »9'73 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 55

Brazil, by the Hudson Maru, According to KOKUSAl urOEOT BBUVIOE MR. JOHN BUCHAN'S WEEKLY
the American consul who leporta Wl« men New York, Jan. 21. —Reports from
are well.
SUMMARY
Brazil say that the tierman sea-raider is

KOKUSAl DIRECT 8BEVIOE accompanied by throe sinal'l submarines of

Washington Jan, 20.— The State De- a new type, which lain: apparently engag- I
Burns a Emjiahhy Dehj-atoh T"i:oi < 11

partment learns from the American consul ed in scout duty. Kokuhai Aoekoy]
at Rio de Janeiro that the Si. Theodore
captured by the German raider, hafe been
A painted black, with
strange craft, —
London, Jan. .20. The British again
four funnels was recently seen steaming carried out a series of successful '"aids
armed w th two guns and a German crew- rapidly off the coast of Ceara, Brazil. It
on the Western front, the last thereof re-
put aboard her. She is now operating as may have been the raider. Survivors declare sulted in a local advance of some value.
am auxiliary cruiser in the Atiiau.ic. that the raider carried a number of col-
KOKliSAI-KEUTEK
A
lino of the enemy posts was occupied
lapsible funnels for the purpose of dis- north of Beaucourt and succs.-liil
held
—
Rio do Janeiro, Jan. 20. The German guise. against an
v
enemy counterattack.
I

The posi-
raider which has been operating Tor the last The Drina has arrived in the harbour tion was carried, with few casualties, and
month is undoubtedly the Moewe. It is be- of Rio-de-Jianciro, audi the Ortega is also
consolidated.
lieved to have left Kiel Hying the Danish
reported safe at another port not named. Enemy trenches have been temporarily
flag, with hay hoaiped over the deck 10 con-
The vessel- Carried The Hudson Maru, which brought the entered at various other points and much
ceal the torpedo-tubes.
a mine-laying apparatus, telescop e funnels
survivors to Pernambuco had no Germans damage caused, and a number of pri-
«nd many supplementary plates for the pur- on board. It is slated that the vessel is soners taken. A daylight raid by the
pose of changing the appearance of the free to leave port whenever her Command- Canadian troops was particularly success-
deck. er chooses. Advices from Berlin state that
ful. It was carried out on a front of seven
'
When last seem the raider was painted the Yarrowdale reached Swinemnnde, on hundred yards to his second line of
black, although the painting was probably the Baltic on December 31, with 469 sur-
often changed as traces of Danish colours vivors from the vessels sunk.
trenches. Heavy were inflicted, aB
losses

were noticeable on the hull beneath, the last the dugouts were wrecked and one hundred
coat. prisoners taken at slight cost in casualties.
The Brazilian Minister of Marine says 22, VESSELS SUNK IN ATLANTIC The British losses throughout were con-
that the Japanese vessel Hudson Mara will siderably lighter than those of the enemy.
not be interned at Pernambuco, but will KOKUSAI-BEUTEE This is very evident from the fact that
remain there 'as a German prize, the Brau the British casualties were approximately
zillian authorities considering it as a Ger- London, Jan. 17. —The Admiralty is in
equal to the number of prisoners captur-
man ship. receipt of information from Pernambuco,
ed.
KOKUSAI-RETJTEE which confirms the assumption that the
There has at last been some improve-
Losidon, Jan. 20. —A
German official re- following ships have been sunk by a Ger-
man raider. The British steamers Drama- ment in conditions for fighting purposes.
port says the British steamer Yiam-owdale, This applies mainly to the high ground in
4,652 tons, was brought into harbour tist, 5415 tons; Radnorshire, 4302 tons;
She was Minieh, 2,890 tons; Netherby Hall, 4,461 the Somme
area, which has been hardened'
December 31 as a prize vessel.
nineteen and tons; Mount Temple, 9792 tons; King by the recent frosts. In Flanders the
miainned with a prize crew of
earned 460 members of crews from ships George, 3,852 tons; Voltaire, 8,618 tons; frost has not been sufficient to affect the
captured in the Atlantic. Tlie cargoes of Georgic 10,077 tons. The French have ground appreciably.
these ships oomtedsted chiefly of w ar mate- lost the Nantes and Asnieres.
r
The enemy press has constantly insisted
rialsand foodstuffs. The Japanese steamer Hudson Maru, upon differences of opinion between mem-
One bumidred and three neutrals among 3,789 tons, arrived at Pernambuco on bers of the Entente. Mischievous rumours
the crews are being detained as prisoners
January 15 with the masters and 237 are circulated entirely without foundation.
because they were employed on enemy ves-
members of the crews of some of the ves- The proceedings at the recent conferences
sele.
sels which were sunk between December in Rome and London clearly prove that
KOKUSAI-REUTEE
12 and January 12. It is also announced the allied countries are in complete agree-
—
London, Jan. 21. Berlin officially an-
that the S'aint Theodore, 4992 tons, has ment. In their determination to obtain
nounces that the steamer Yarrowdale has
sea-pori of been captured and! a prize crew put on a settlement on the only basis that woulc
been brought in/to (the fortified
Swinemiinde, at Usedom Island. board. The Yarrowdale, 4,652 tons was produce real peace, they were never more
captured and sent away with 400 men united than at present.
KOKUSAI-RETJTEE
from some of the vessels sunk. There The despatch from General Smuts,
London, Jan. 21. —
The Captain of the is no further news of their whereabouts.
covering a period from March 21st to Octo-
Radnorshire, in an interview with a press-
ber 27th, 1916 records a series of mili-
man here to-day, stated that his vessel
FINISH STEAMER IS PREY OF THE tary movements and actions carried out
was chased by two commerce raiders after-
PIRATES under great difficulties of climate and
leaving Pernambuco on January 7. The
uniformly successful issue.
terrain to a
raiders quickly overhauled him. party A
The campaign undoubtedly has been con-
of 26 Germans came on board and took KOKUSAI-BEUTEB
ducted with notable skill and enterprise
charge of the vessel. He saw three vessels
eunk, the Germans taking cinematograph
—
London, Jan. 19. A telegram from
and reflects the greatest credit on General
Stockholm announces that the Finnish
photographs of the sinking. Smuts and all serving under him. The
steamer Skiftet bais been torpedoed and
enemy has been continually outwitted and
KOKUS AI-EETJTEE sunk by a U-boat in the Gulf of Bothnia.
manoeuvred out of strong positions and,
Washington, Jan. —
21. The German ad- One hundred and 21 lives were lost and! where
he attempted a stand, he has been
miralty's statement that the neutrals among 12 persons injured as the result of the
unable to resist the attacks pressed upon
the crews of the vessels captured by the explosion. The total Toss of life is 180. him with j

the sternest determination. His

German raider ''have been removed as pri j

(failure on April 9th to dislodge Colonel*

8oners of war," raises another issue be-
tween the United States and Germany.
records that three
British Consulate here
The ANOTHER RRITISH STEAMER SUNK jVan Deventer's troops from an advanced
position of considerable strategical im-
j

Americans from the crew of the Yarrow- iportance, marked the turning point in the
KOKUSAl DIEECT 8EEV1CK
dale have been detained. They could not be [campaign. For this effort the enemy had
considered prisoners of war unless the cap New York, Jan. 21—
The British 'concentrated some four-thousand men and
tared vessels were considered warships steamer Lostwood( ?) has been submarin-
his attacks were stubbornly pressed. With
{

The State Department has held through

ed and sunk according to a Havre de- defeat in this action, his last hope of suc-
out that a vessel could not he classed as a
j

war-ship unless under naval orders, flying

spatch. The news was received by a wire- cessful resistance to any large portion of
a Naval Flag, and manned by a naval less message from a French liner which our force, was extinguished. Subsequent-
crew. cleared from here. ly the enemy was driven from position

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56 ntBnmwkmi THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL I

January 27, 1917

after position by a series of successes GERMANY'S PEACE PROPOSALS [official to -amebicax embassy]
cumulative in effect. Finally by the end
of October, with the exception of the
News From
Washington, Jan. 22. —In his address
All Sources to the United States Senate
Mahenge Plateau, the Germans had lost at 2 o'clock,
every healtby or valuable part of their this afternoon, the President of the United
KOKUSAI-REUTEB
Colony. Here the report closes, but it
should be noted that the operations re- —
London, Jan. 17. In the course of his
States spoke as follows:
Gentlemen of the Senate:
ported since have been eminently success- letter to the British Ambassador in
ful. On the eighteenth of December last I
Washington, in transmitting the reply of
addressed an identical note to the Govern-
the Allies to the President of the United
ENEMY USES EXPLOSIVE BULLETS ments of the Nations now at war request-
States Mr. Halfour said:
ing them to state, more definitely than
KOKTJSA -XETTTEB
I
"There are those who think that for this
they had yet been stated by either group
—
London, Jan. 21. The Russian offici- disease of German militarism, internation-
of belligerents, the terms upon which they
al communique reads. "Under cover of al treaties and international laws may pro-
vide a sufficient cure, but such persons would deem it possible to make peace. 1
a concentrated artillery barrage, consid-
erable forces of the enemy in an attack on have ill learned the lessons so clearly spoke un behalf of humanity and of the
the Manescby front, in the v'cinity of taught in recent history. While other na-
rights of all neutral nations like our own;
the river Rimnik, pressed back our de- tions, notably the United States and
tachments towards the Sereth. The enemy Great Britain, were striving by treaties many of whose most vital interests the
'

exclusively used explosive bullets south- of arbitration to make sure that no chance war puts in constant jeopardy. The Cen-
east of Rekotiach as was the case in the of quarrel should max the peace they de-
f
tral Powers united in a reply which stated
Caucasus, sired to make perpetual! Germany stood 1

merely that they were ready to meet their

,

" aloof. Her philosophers preached! the

GERMAN SOLDIERS' DISCONTENT splendours of war. Power was proclaim- antagonists in conference to discuss terms
'ed as the true end of the State. The of peace. The Entente Powers have re-
kokusai-reuteb General Staff forged with untiring indust- plied much more definitely and have
London, Jan. 19. —
A neutral correspon- ry the weapons by which at the appointed stated, we understand, terms indeed, but
dent writing to the "Times" in a despatch moment the power might be achieved, with sufficient definiteness to imply de-
from Cologne, dated January 12, says a These facts have proved clearly enough tails, arrangements, guarantees, and
the
demand for peace has come from the that treaty arrangements for maintaining acts of reparation which they deem to be
German soldiers. Marshal von Hin- peace are not likely to find much favour
the indispensable conditions of a satis-
dlenburg has returned from the western in Berlin. They did not prove that such factory settlement. We are that much
front profoundly impressed!. The poli- treaties, once made, would be utterly in- nearer a definitive discussion of the peace
ticians feel that they must make peace by effectual. This became evident only when which will end the present war. There-
hook or by crook. the war had broken out, though the de-
,

fore we are that much nearer the discus-

The area of the fighting in the West, monstration when it came was overwhelm- sion of the international concert which
is known as the grave. Every sort of in- ing.
1

must thereafter hold the world at peace.

j

fluence is used to prevent the return! "So long as Germany remains the In every discussion of
the peace that must
of particular regiments and officers thither, Germany which, without a shadow of
end this war it is taken for granted that 1

despite the attractions of superior food, justification, overran and barbarously that peace must
be followed by some de-
and lots of amusements promised in the illtreated the country she was pledged to
j
finite concert of Powers which will make
towns. Numerous generals on the west- defend, no state can regard its right as
it virtually impossible that any such cata-
ern front have been supersedeel The num secure if they have no better protection
strophe should ever overwhelm us againl
ber of punishments among the men is than such a solemn treaty.
Every lover of mankind, every sane and
simply appalling. The Germans think "If existing treaties are only scraps of thoughtful man must 'take that for grant-
that submarines alone can snatch the vic- paper, can fresh treaties help us if the ed.
tory from the fire. It is reported that violation of the most fundamental canons
I have sought this opportunity to address
1,000 are being built. of international law are crowned with suc- you because I thought I owed it to you,
cess ? as the council associated with me in the
MAJOR FALKENHAYN AT LARISSA
"Will it not be in vain that the assem- final determination of our international
bled nations labour to improve their code'? obligations, to disclose to you without re-
KOKTT8AI-BEUTBB
Salonika. Jan. 16. —Major Falkenhayn, None
will profit by their rules but the serve the thought and purpose that have

formerly German Military attache at criminals who break them. It is those k eeil taking form in my mind in regard
Athens, has landed from a submarine some- who keep them who will suffer. Though, to the duty of our government in the days
where on he Greek cfcast and proceeded to therefore, the people of this country share to come when it will be necessary to lay
Larissa to the full the desire of the President for afresh and upon a new plan the founda-
A London message of the same date peace, they do not believe peace can be tions of peace among the nations.
reads: French Headquarters (Salonika?),
durable if it is not based on the success It is inconceivable that the people of
which report the arrival of General von
of the Allied cause, for a durable peace the United States should play no part in
Falkenhayn are confusing: the name with
that of Major Falkenhayn. German Mili- can
hardly be expected unless three con- that great enterprise. To take part in
tary attache at Athens. The latter recently ditions are fulfilled. such a service will be the opportunity for
left the Greek cap'tal, but it notorious, that
i ; "First, that the existing causes of in- which they have sought to prepare them-
he has been in communication with King ternational unrest be as far as possible by the very principles and purposes
selves
Con'stantine by wireless. Indeed, recently removed or weakened. of their polity and the approved practices
he was reported to have returned to Athens. "Second', that the aggressive aims and of their government ever since the days
unscrupulous methods of the Central when the.y set up a new nation in the
VENEZELISTS ALL RELEASED Powers fall into disrepute among their high and honorable hope that it might in
own peoples. all that it was and did show mankind the
KOKTTSAI-RETTTER
"Third, that behind International T.av%r
way to the other nations of the world to
London, Jam. 18. —All
the followers of
and behind all treaty arrangements for
state' the conditions under which they will
M. Venezelos. who were arretted by Kin?
preventing: or limiting hostilities some -f eel free to render it.
rVvnstantiw's Government during the rfoflj
m Athens on December 1 and 2, have been form of international sanction is devised Tliat aerv j co s nothing less than this:
1
;

pleased in compliance with the demand which should give pause to the hardiest to add their authority and their power to
Made in the ultimatum sent by the allies; n^Grressor.' the authortv and force of other nation;' to
 January 27, 1917] THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL
57

guarantee peace and justico throughout the arrayed against ono another have said, in
w?io have sought to build up liberties in
world. Such a settlement cannot ho long terms that coidd not bo misinterpreted, America, but for the same reason, that I
postponed and ii is right that before it be have spoken of the other condition^ of
thlat it was no part of tho purpose they
accomplished this government should, frank- j

peaoe which Beam to me dearly tad pa

had in inind to crush their antagonists.;
ly formulate the conditions upon which it But the implications of these assurances ;;hle, —
because I wish frankly to have reali-
would feel jus titled not any less than our may not bo equally clear to all, may not
people in approving its formal and solemn
— |

ties. Any peace which does not recognize

and accept thi s principle will inevitably bo
bo the samo on both sides of tho water. upset. It will not rest upon the affections
adherence to a league for peace. I am here
I think it will he serviceable if I attempt or fie convictions of mankind. The fer-
to attempt to stair those conditions.
forth what wo understand them ment of spiriit of wholo population* will
The present war must first be ended; bui to set
fight subtly and constantly against it, and
we owe it to candor and to a just regard to be.
for the op'niou of mankind to say that, so They imply, first of all, that it must be all the world sympathize. The world can
a peace without victory. I beg thlat 1 be at peace only ii its Life is stable, and
far as others participation in guarantees of
inline peaee is concerned, it makes a great may be permitted to put my own inter- there can bo no staJ ility where the will is

deal of difference in what way and upon pretation upon it ancil that it may be
in rebellion, where there is not tranquility
what terms if is ended. The treaties and understood that no other interpretation of spirit and sense of justice, of freedom,
agreements which brimg it to an end must and of Tight.
was in my thought I am seeking only So far as practicable, moreover, every
embody .something that will create a peace
to face realities, and to face them without great people now struggling towards a full
that is worth guaranteeing and preserving,
soft concealments. Victory would mean development of its resources and of its pow-
a peace that will win the approval of man-
kind, not merely a peace to serve the seve- peace forced upon the loser —
a victor's ers should be assured direct outlets to the

terms imposed upon the vanquished. It great highways of the sea. Wihere this can-
ral interests and immediate aims of the
not be done by the cession of territory, it
nations engaged. We shall have no voice would be accepted in humiliation, under
no doubt /cam be dome by the neutralization
in determining what those term's shall be, duress, at an intolerable sacrifice, and
but we shall, I feel sure, have a voice in would! leave a sting, a resentment, a bit
way under the general
of direct rights of
guarantee which will assume the peace it-
determining whether they shall be made ter memory upon which terms of peace
lasting or not by the guarantees of a uni-
would rest, not permanently, built as upou
se]f
|

& AgH wmky

_ wm arra^ gement ^
no nation meed be, should be, away from
versal covenant our judgment upon what
;
quicksand. Only a peace between equals full access' to the open paths of the world's
is fundamental and essential as a condition
can last, only a peace the very principle commerce.
precedent to permanency should be spoken
now, not afterwards, when maybe too late. of which is equality and a common par- And t e paths of the sea must alike in
ticipation in a common benefit. The law: and in fact be free. The freedom of
No covenant of co-operative peace that
the seas is the "sine qua non" of peace,
doe& not include the peoples of the new right state of mind, the right feeling be-
equality, and co-operation. uSFo doubt a
world can suffice to keep the future safe tween nations, factors as necessary for a somewhat
radical reconsideration of many
against war; and yet there is only one sort lasting peace as is the just settlement of of the rules of
of peace that the peoples of America could a former practice hitherto
vexed territory or of racial and national thought to be established may be neceesary
join in guaranteeing. The elements of allegiance.
in order to make the seas quite :ree and
that peace must be elements that engage the
confidence and sat'sfy the principles of the
The equality of nations upon which common in practically all circumstances
American governments, elements consist- peace must be founded if it is to last must for the use of mankind, but the necessity
for such changes is convincing and compel-
ent with the political faith and the practi- be an equality of rights; the guarantees
ling. There can be no trust or intimacy
cal convictions which the peoples of Amer- exchanged must neither recognize nor im-
between the peoples of the world without
ica have once for all embraced and under- ply a difference between big nations and
them. The free, constant, unthreatened in
taken to defend. small, between those that are powerful tercourse of nations is an essential part of
I do not mean to say that any American
and those that are weak. Right must bo the process of peace and of development.
government would throw any obstacle in
based upon the common strength, not upon It need not be difficult either to define or
the terms of peace the governments now at
the individual strength, of the nations to secure the freedom of the seas if the
war might agree upon, or seek to upset
them when made, whatever they might be. upon whose concert peace will depend governments of the world desire it since it
I only take it for granted that mere terms Equality of territory or of resources there \
is a problem closely connected with the
limitation of naval armaments and the co-
of peace between the belligerents will not of course cannot be;i nor any other sort
operation of the navies of the world in
satisfy even the belligerents themselves. of equality not gained in the ordinary
keeping the seas at once free and safe. And
More agreements do not make peace secure. peaceful and legitimate development of
the question of limiting naval armament
It will be absolutely necessary thenceforth
the peoples themselves. But no one asks opens the wider and perhaps more difficult
that a force be created as a guarantor of
or expects anytlrng more than an equality question of the limitation of armies and of
the permanency of the settlement so much
of rights. Mankind is looking now for all military preparation. Difficult and de-
greater than the force of any nation now
freedom of life, not for equipoises of licate as these questions are, they must be
engaged or any alliance now formed or pro-
combi- power. faced with the utmost candor and decided
jected that no nation, no probable
nation of nations could face or withstand And there is a deeper thing involved m a spirit of real accommodation if peace is
than even equality of right among organiz- to come with healing in its wings, and come
it. If the peace presently to be made is to
endure, it must be a peaee made awd se- ed nations. No peace can last, or ought to stay. Peace cannot be had without con-
cession and sacrifice. There can be mo sense
cured by the organized major force of man- to last, which does not recognize and ac-
of safety and equality among the nations if
kind. cept the principle that governments derive
great preponderating armamente are hence-
The terms of the immediate peace agreed all their just powers from the consent of forth The
to be built up and maintained.
upon will determine Whether it is a peace the governed, and that no right anywhere statesmen
j
of the world must plan for peace
for which such a guarantee can be secured. ex j s|s to hfmd p0O ples about from poten-
and nations must adjust tnd accommodate

peace and policy of the world depends is T

this: Is the present w ar a siruggle tor a
r
it for ^
Thc question upon which the whole future ute to potentate as if they were property, their policy

'.
to it as they have planned for
anted for instance , if 1 war and made ready for ] tiless contest and
„ The question of armaments, whe-
We
1

, , . .
;

just and peace, or only for a new

nost immediately
balance of power ? If it be only a strug-
gle for a new balance of power, who will, gfi^™^*^
hU ° ulu DG a
„V independent
''^ Ln cnT and nnd intensely practical
^
qn -fetion of the fu-
f or t U n«s of nations a d of mankind
>

^
:

1 ,

^£^to^fti«1iSfSS^
,

guarantee, whio can guarantee, the stable nutonomous Poland and that henceforth
:

equilibrium of the new arrangement ? Qnlv mviolaWe security of Me, of worship, anc without
a tranquil Europe can. be a stable Europe. of inolustrial
Q a with he mogt licit _
and social development uegs beeause T believed it s: -mod to me to be
;
J ,

There must be, not a balance of power should be guaranteed to all peoples who necessary
,
if the- world's yi irning desire for
eommeneea by blurred community of have lived btherto under the power of penc0 was anyw h ere to fir free voice and I
j

power; not organ'zed rivalries, hut organ- governments devoted to a faith and pur-
utterance. Perhaps I am the only person in
ized common peace. pose hostile to their own. right authority amongstall he peoples of the
!

Fortunately, we have received very ex- I

world who is at liberty to speak and hold

I speak, not because of any desire to ex-
plicit assurances on this point. The state- alt an abstract political principle which nothing back. I am speak ng as an indivi-
pient of both f the groups of nations now ap always been held very dear by those
; dual, and yet am speaking also, of course, as
 58 TEE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, January 27, 19 17

the responsible head of a great government, a frank and straight-forward avowal of the
and I feel confident that I have said what purposes of the Allies made in response to
U.S. STOCK MARKET LEAK
the people of the United States would wish the President's proposal gives abundant WIDENING IN SCOPE
me to say. May I not add that I hope and satisfaction to the American nation, and
believe that I am in effect speaking for libe- that the allied terms may be the maximum
kokusai d erect 8bevice
rals and friends of humanity of this nation cues in anticipation of their final victory
and of very friend of liberty? I would fain In view of the fact that bhe Allies' state- •(Delayed in Transmission)
Washington, Jan. 15.— Mr. Tom Lawson,
believe that I am speaking for the silent ments embody the alienation of enemy ter-
ritories for Italy and Rumania', the Euro- the Boston broker, created quite a sensa-
mass of mankind everywhere who have yet
pean political situation may see an ideal tion to-day i n giving evidence before
had! no place or opportunity to speak their t 'e:

.settlement. The Allie's have made no re- House Committee on Rules which is enquii
real hearts out concerning the death and
ference to the settlement of the German ing into the alleged leak f official informa-
ruin they see to have come already upon the colonies but, the paper presumes, it is be- tion regarding the President's Peace
Note.
persons and homes they hold most dear. cause they wish to discuss it as one 01 the
,

Mr. Lawson stated in his evidence that

And in ho!, ling out the expectation that reparation problems. The journal declares it was Congressman Robert L. Henry.
the people and governments of the United in conclusion "time has come for Germany Democratic Representative from Texas, wdja
States will join the other civilized nations to make a frank statement of her peace is now conducting the leak
enqu ry, who
of the world in guaranteeing the permanence terms." was his informant. Mr. Lawson alleged
of peace upon such terms I have named 1 The "New York Times" admits: "The that Mr. Henry was die member o. Con-
speak with the greater boldness and confi- allied teims tend to reform the national con- gress who had told him that a member of
dence because it is clear to every man who stitution in Europe which has been confused the Cabinet and a member of the Congress
can think that there is in this promise no ever since the Vienna conference. The war together with a certain Bank were said to
breach in either our traditions or our policy may be continued, for which however Ger- have profited in the Stock Market through
as a nation, but a fulfillment, rather of all many should be held responsible, and her the leak of information. Mr. Lawson fur-
that we have professed or striven for. other note to neu'.rals concerning peace ther stated that Mr. William Gibbs McAdoo
I am proposing, as it were that the na- shows the fa dure of German foreign Secretary of the Treasurer, was the Cabinet
tions shculo with one accord adopt the doc- policy." Member involved, according to the ruuv>ur
trine of President Monroe as the doctrine of
The New York "Herald" declares that of the alleged leak.
the Allies' reply to President Wilson is a Mr. Lawson in a further reply to ques-
the world; that no nation should seek to
declaration of independence for humanity bv Mr. Henry said that the person
tions put
extend its policy over any other nation or
and civiliza.ion. The "Journal of Com- he nuant in his previous lesdmony as re-
people, but that every people should be free
merce says that not only all the neutral ceiving a large amount of money for act-
to determine its own polity, its own way of
nations but the German people may well ing as a go-between was the President's
development, unhindered, unthreatenod. un-
agree to the reply. Secretary. Mr. Tumulty. Mr. Lawson nam-
afraid, the little along with the great and The New York Sun says '
Germany
' '
' ' : '
ed many bankers as having knowledge of
powerful. does not make public her peace terms in the leak, and also Mr. Paul N. Warburg,
I am proposing that all nations hence- response to the allied ones. If she carries of the Federal Reserve Board.
forth avoid entangling alliances which on the hostilities under the present circum- Mr. Lawson then testified that Mr. Henry
would craw them into the road of power, stances, a cry for peace will occur in Ger- told him that information had come to the
catch them in a net of intrigue and selfish many." The New York "Tribune" declares: Committee on Pules that Count von Bern-
rivalry, and disturb their own affairs with "The President's efforts for th e conclusion s.orff, the German Ambassador, had made
<

There of a premature peace should be stopped at

influences intruded from without. a profit of over $2,000,000 by advance
once" and adds "we believe that the U.S. knowledge of the Peace Note, but he him-
is no entangling alliance in a concert of
Government have already perceived this by self did not think that was true. Witness
powers. When all unite to act in the the Allies reply." added that, late in December, Mr. Henry
same sense and with the same thought all The New York "American" says that tried to get him to say nothing about the
act in the common interest and are free the allied peace terms are too drastic to be leak on patriotic grounds.
to live their own lives unctar a common accepted by Germany. There is a pro- Mr. Henry next took the witness stand,
protection. bability of Germany stating her counter and denied having mentioned the name or.
I am proposing government by the con- peace terms to President Wilson regarding Mr. McAdoo to Mr. Lawson. "Not during
sent of the governed; that freedom of the the alli-d terms -as their maximum ones our three hours' conversation did I men-
seas which in international conference tion tha name of any Cabinet official,'' said

after conference representatives of the

Mr. Henry. He also denied that Mr. Law-
BERNSTQRFF'S LATEST MOVE son had named anybody to him.
people of the United States have urged
When Mr. Lawson shook his head, Mr.
•with the eloquence of those who are by
Henry said he had no fear of his own re-
conviction disciples of liberty; and) that KOKUSAI-EEUTEE putation either in the House or in the coun-
moderation of armaments which makes
—
London, Jan. 16, With a view to eheei'-
of armies and navies a power for order ing up Berlin at the adhes'on of another
try. "What this gentleman (meaning
Lawson) says, does not disturb me," Mr.
merely, not an instrument of aggression neutral to President Wilson's Note, Count Henry concluded.
or of selfish violence. Bernstcrff sent by wireless to Germany the Wh n Mr. Henry had finished his evi-
These are American principles, Amer- text of China's reply, which ventures to dence, Mr. Lawson rose and, with tears
ican policies. We could stand for no declare that the war will probably affect welling in his eyes, called the Almighty to
others. They .are all the principles and her interests more seriously than other neu- witness the truth of his testimony without
China is prepared after the war to variation.
policies of forward looking men and wo- trals.
men everywhere, of every modern nation, join in assuring respect for the principles KOKUSAI DIBBCT SERVICE
of the equality of nations and in relieving
of every enlightened community. They them of the peril of wrongs and violence. [Delayed in Transm'ssion.]
are the principles of mankind and must
Chinese newspapers quoted by the "N. Washington, Jan. 1G. The Stock Mark- —
prevail. C. Daily News" gave the reply to Pre'si- et leak enquiry promises to increase in its

dent Wilson as follows:

1
ramifications. Subpoenas have been issued
Thig effect of the wT ar on China is very for serv'ce on such well-known bankers as
An official dispattch from Washington preat. In respect" of economic and indu- Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan, Mr. Henry Pom-
received here on Jan. 18 gives a summary strial affairs, China has to depend upon the eroy Davison, and his partner, Mr. Frank-
of thp editorial comment in American pa>- assistance of friendly Powers in many Arthur Vanderlip.
pers on tl e Allies' reply to President Wil-| ways. Our country is unable to effect any- Mr. Lawson, to-day, continued his testi-
son's Note and the Germanic second note thing, being somewhat' handicapped by mony. Under cross-examination, he de-
to neutral nations, which i s practically un-l'the war. Now. as your esteemed country clared that Mr. E. Stevens Henry told him
animrvus in regarding the Allies' reply as wishes to end the war as quickly as pos- that the Committee on Rules had details
Iricndly to America and also in acknow- sible, China, sdadlv concurs and is quitr> of a conversation between Mr.
1 Lansing,
ledging the reasonableness of the proposed willing to join and co-operate, not only Secretary of State, and Mr. Bernard Barueh
terms. Among those may be enumerated owing to her own interest being involved in a New York Hotel, and the substance
I

the following journals. but also because of her wonted sincere de-|of another conversation there between them.
The "New York World" says that such sire for peace at all times. Mr. Lawson said he urged Mr. Henrr to
 | ' : —
January 27, 19 17 fl*
:

1WWMi&»l 59

hold an investigation, but tin- latter opposed M. POINCARE INTERVIEWED KAISER GIVES AID TO BRITI3H
t

him at tin' 'me. On the ground of patriot-

ism, Mr. Henry wanted the Stork Market
LOAN
Kv.jC.'SAt-HAVAS
investigation to be held later.
Paris, Jan. 20. In the course of an in-
Mr. [aawson, on reconsideration, admit [British Embassy Despatch Through
terview granted by President Poincare to
ted that he did not learn ol Mr. McAdoo 's
Mr. Edward Marshall, an American news- Kokusai
alleged connect' on with the leak from Mr.
I

Hetuy. Mr. Archibald S. Wlliite, the paper correspondent, on President Wilson's London, Jan. 17.— The "Morning Post's"
baaker, who met hirn in Now York, told financial editor points out that tlierc is a
Peace Note am' the Allies' repty, the
iiiin that Mr. P. ITisk had boasted, late onej German
sentence in the 1'hnperor's lab •

nigh! at tlie Club, of his conitrol over Mr. French President declared to-day:
manifesto which has a special significance
McAdoo. Lawson wanted Mr. White "We are convinced that in President
to accompany him to the telephone, where
1

for the people of England at the moment

Wilson's mind the suggestion macb to the
he suggested both could call Mr. McAdoo when the subscription list of the uew loan
out of his bed at Wash ugton, and summon belligerents was in accord with the tradi- is standing open.
j
The Kaiser's manifesto
him to New York. Mr. White, however! tional friendship between our two nations, written with the impetuosity
is obviously
would riot go with him. but being conscious that we are lighting
Later on in his evidence, Mr. Lawson
and fervour thoroughly characteristic of
for mankind we find ourselves without the
said that Misltress Visconti told him that a its author and contains those thoughts that

Washington correspondent, named Price, right to lay down our weapons before we come uppermost to his mind in a moment
had rjSeeived $-500 from Mr. Tumulty, and can sign a peace that is really humane peace of wrath. "We are accustomed," says the ;

much more from others, for act'ng as a that is founded upon principles, winch would "Morning Post," "to glowing expressions
go-between. make it workable and lasting; a peace which
KOKTTSAT DIRECT SERVICE would be consistent with the rights of na- lrom the Kaiser regarding military and
[Delayed in Transmission.] tions and would spare the world from a naval matters, but when he gives promin-
Washington, Jan. 16. The hearing of — repetition of such a terrible catastrophe ence to the fact that the Allies are waging
the enquiry into the leak of information as this war. cut 'An unscrupulous economic war,' it
regarding the Peace Note of President Wil- "We are determined to continue the war looks as though, combined with the pres-
son, now undergoing invest gation by the until we can obtain reparations and guar- sure on their naval and military forces, the
has
Committee on Rules, has been postponed. antees rendered ind spensable by the aggres- uppor. of their economic resource .

Witnesses have been notified to appear on sion to which we have been victims, by the played no small part in Germany's recent

Thursday. It is explained that the Commit- sacrifices to which we have subjected our- proposal for peace."
tee desires permission from the selves and by the losses we have suffered. The
to obtain
House to employ Counsel.
KOKTDSAI DIRECT SERVICE
[Delayed in Transmission]
Washington, Jan. IS. There was a meet- —
ing of the House Committee on Rules late
this afternoon to decide whether to embark
on a general investigation of the Stock Ex-
change. It is predicted that this will be
agreed upon and that the sessions will be
held in New York where all records are
available.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
[Delayed in Transmission]
Washington, Jan. 18. The Committee
on -Rules have chosen Mr. Sherman L.
Whipple, of Boston, to act as Counsel in
the Leak Enquiry. It is announced that the
hearing will be resumed on
The correspondent, therefore, points out
answer which the allied nations have just that this is additional encouragement
given President Wilson is perfectly clear in given to the British public in the big
this respect. For our part we have nothing to money effort they have so enthusiastical-
We are attacked and are defend-
conceal. ly entered upon.
ing ourselves, but are not willing to be ob-
The "Morning Post" Rome correspon-
liged to defend ourselves perpetually against unanimously
dent says the Italian press
fresh attacks. Therefore, we are determined
condemns the Austro-German reply to
to have reparation for the past and guar-
the allies which the "Tribuna" describes
antees for the future."
as an incredible document, proving that
Mr. Marshall asked President Poincare
the German Chancellor lacks all moral
if France felt that the return of Alsace and
Lorraine, as well as the restoration of Bel- sense.
gium, was essential to the conclusion of asks how G-ermany. can
The "Tribuna"
satisfactory peace. about the employment of coloured
talk
— The president replied troops when she has brought Turks to
"During forty-four years France has Bukharest and forced the British and
struggled with pain which the old wounds Italian prisoners in East Africa to per-
caused her, but whatever may have been the
form the humblest tasks for natives.
Monday this burning regret which was felt for the loss
ait

of Alsace and Lorraine, France proved her-

A remarkable statement has just been
place, afterwards the enquiry will be con-
issued in the industrial regions of Dus-
ducted in New York. self patient and resigned. But to-day when
urging the population to set their
war has been declared upon her without seldorf
teeth uncomplainingly about the food dif-
H.IJd THE TSAR AND HIS PEOPLE just motives, when blood has been poured
ficulties, and declaring that owing to lack
out through the fault of others how could
she fail to claim a vindication founded upon of means of transport and the frost
in'
KOKTJSA I- WESTNIK right ami justice?" the east, the potato supply to the industri-
Jan. 21. His Majesty the
Petrograd, — al districts has been so small in the last
Tsar received the President of the Duma few days that the five pounds of
RUMANIAN PRINCE AT PETROGRAD
in audience yesterday. The Sovereign and potatoes supply per head per week is no
Minister were closeted together for an hour. longer available for distribution, and the
The newspapers, in commenting on the KOKtrSAI-WESTNIK new rations will be three pounds of
Imperial Rescript handed to Prince Goli-
tzyn, Premier, lay stress upon the
the
Petrograd, Jan. 20. H. I. H. Prince — potatoes and four pounds of turnips.
This substitution of turnips for potatoes
Carol of Rumania and M. Bratianu, the
Monarch's words about waging war until a where the latter are not vailable is more
Rumanian Premier, airived here to-day. i

victorious end, 'in close union with Russia's

or less general throughou' Prussia.
allies. The newspapers express satisfaction KOKTJSAI-WESTIUE.
that the Rescript pointed out the necessity Petrograd, Jan. 21.—Today H.I.M., the
of co-operation between the Government and Tsar, received in audience H.I. II. Prince NEW BRITISH LOAN IN U.S.
the legislative institutions. Carol of Rumania, who is on a visit to the
KOKUSAJ-WESTNTK Russian capital in company with M. KOKUSAI-REr EE ;

JYtrograd, Jan. 20. —

An Imperial re-
Bratianu.
New York, Jan. 18.- Pierpont
1 lessrs.
script to Prince Galitzyn, Premier, after Morgan and Company ounce the flota-
an: 1

proclaiming that the object of all efforts of further improvement in railway and river tion of a British Loan rf £50,000,000 <

of Russia and the Allies is final and com- transportation. It expresses confidence that
from 51/2 per cent, convert ible notes dated
plete victory, prescribes the unification in the activity of the Cabinet will receive the
February 1. Twenty uillion pounds*
the hands of the Council of the Empire a»d assistance of the Duma and the Council of
i

The Emperor prescribes his worth will mature at the e x-piration of one
the Cabinet ministers ofall organization for the Empire.
Statesmen to a benevolent and frank at- year, and the remainder n January 31, 1

supplying the army and the population.

The rescript also dwells on the necessity titude toward legislative institutions. 1919.
 Co THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 7, 19 17

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN FACTORY admiral dewey u.s,n. dies at washing. CHENGCHIATDN INCIDENT
PRACTI-
NEAR LONDON TON
CALLY CLOSED

KOKUSAI-REUTER KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE

KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
London, Jan. 20. — An official announce- Washington, Jan. 17. —Admiral Dewey Peking, Jan 22.— The Notes of Agree-
ment reports an explosion in a munitions died here to-day. ment over the Chengc'hiatun affair, wer*
factory near London Friday night. Great Admiral George Dewey was born at exchanged at 4.30 p.m. this afternoon be-
Montpeller, Vermont, on December 26, 1837
damage was done in the fire which fol-
f ' .
' ' tween the Japanese Minister, Baron Haya-
lowed and many lives were lost. so thai he is just past his 79th birthday
shi. and the Chinese Minister of Foreign
Admiral Dewey President of the U.S.N. Affa r
KOKUSAI-REUTER is
s , Dr. Ting-fang. Wu
London, Jan. 21.' — The Ministry oi
General Board, which post ho has held since
Marcm 29, 1916. Admiral Dewey
The contents of the agreement arrang-
- , x,
Munitions J has had' A , .

in an official statement, issued • ed between the both parties are understood

a distinguished career. He graduated from
Friday evening, says: to be as follows:
the U.S. Naval Academy in 1858, was at-
"A fire started in a factory to the east- tached to the steam frigate Wabosh of the Punishment of F e ng Ln-ko, commander
ward of London, near the river, at which Mediterranean Squadron until 1861, then to of the 28th division, and officers and troops
the steam sloop Mississippi of the West Under him,
explosives, were refined. A few minutes who are directly held respon-
later, an explosion occurred. Many of
(xuli Squadron. H
e was promo. ed com
'

sible for the Chengehiiatun inc dent.

mander-lieutenant April 19, 1861. He was
the operatives escaped. Meanwhile all the present in Admiral Farragut's squadron That General Chang Tsuo-lin shall ten-
explosives and the factory itself were com- wh'ch forced the parage of Fort St. Philip der an apology to Japan in is offieal cap- l

pletely destroyed. and Fort Jackson in April of the following acity as Military Governor
of Manchuria.
Fires were caused in the neighbouring year, and took part in the attack on Fort Tiiat China shall pay consolation money
Warehouses and factories, including an St. Philip, and mthe subsequent engage- to the civilian Japanese maltreated
by the
important flour-mill. The explosion was ments with gunboats and iron- cl ads which Chinese troops, but no sudh
reparation
gave Admiral Farragut possession o; Newl shall be extended ;o troops
felt at a great distance. Three rows of or police of-
Orleans. In the smoke of the baitle of Port fieials.
houses were demolished and other pro-
Hudson, the Mississippi lost her bearings That as China sees no necessity of engag-
perty considerably damaged. The local and ran. ashore under the guns of the land ing foreign military advisers and instruc-
fire-enginewag destroyed and two firemen batteries, and the officers and men took to tors the proposal
of engaging such advisers
killed while playing on the fire. The the boa s after settin- the vessel on fire, and instructors shall be
dropped.
chief chemist of the factory and a num- tiatter Admiral Dewey served on several That as regards the quest on of estab-
ber of the works people were killed or vessels in the North Atlantic blockading lishing Japanese police stations
in Man-
squadron, then in the European squadron churia the opinion of both
buried in the debris. parties failed to
and later at various stations. In January coincide, bui the matter shall be reserved
KOKUSAI-REUTER 1898 Commander Dewey, as he ilhen was for Future solution by informal
negotia-
—
London, Jan. 21. The explosion in afesumed command of the Asiatic Squadron
On May 1, the same year, he commanded
tions between the parties concerned.
That the Chinese Government shall issue
the East End on Friday evening was one
that squadron in the Battle of Manila Bay instructions in Manchuria exhorting the
of the most terrible experiences that have
when the Spanish Asiatic Squadron, under Chinese fnc al s and subjects to strictly foi-
;

ever occurred) in the Metropolis. The en- Admiral Montojo, was completely annih lat
'

low the principle of promoting friendly

tire city to the outlying suburbs was ed. In fact Admiral Dewey's squadron relations between Japan and China.
shaken. Before the echo of the ear-splitting sank eleven vessels, captured the remainder It s reported ti at a statement detailing
;

report had scarcely died away, an ugly as well a^ all the laud batteries without 1

the full diplomatic negotiations between

scarlet glare filled the eastern sky. The losing a single man. Immediately upon the the two governments about the Chengehia-
wildest rumours spread, but gradually the receipt of the official news of the victory, tun affair will be announced before the
the Commander was promoted Rear-Admi- Diet shortly, perhaps on the 25th or 26th.
facts filtered out. It was then found that
ral and received the thanks of Congress.
the actual truth was dreadful enough.
Admiral Dewey obtained his present rank
Fires, caused by the falling, burning CHINESE GOVERNMENT PAYS DEBTS AND
on March 2. 1899.
debris, broke out in the wrecked area, en- BALANCE
veloped in addition to a flour-mill other KOKUSAI-REUTER
industrial concerns and many houses. Ap- London, Jan. 21. Admiral Dewey's — KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
parently the first accident happened in a remains were buried at Washington on
factory. Without warning a vast irrup- Saturday with the highest national
Peking, Jan. 17. —The nett receipts
from Salt Revenue in 1916 amounted to
tion resulted and blew up the entire es- honours. President Wilson, the Cabinet
$72,440,559, an increase of something
tablishment. There was a scene of the Members and judges of the Supreme
over $3,000,000 compared with the vear
utmost terror; masses of burning liquid, Court all attended the funeral. All Amer- 1915.
timber and red-hot iron were projected ican men-of-war fired a salute of 19 guns.
All the obligations of the Chinese Gov-
in all directions.
ernment, secured by the Salt Revenue,
Twentj'-one persons died yesterday out unconscious or stunned by the shock.
have been fully met, and a surplus of
of the injured accommodated in ten dif- Some were terribly burned and charred. over
$50,000,000 has been handed over
ferent hospitals. The death-roll as the The fires were still burning relentlessly
to the Chinese Government.
result of the explosion is now between 50 at midnight. Roof after roof collapsed
and 60 out of 112 patients. In addition, with terrific crashes; the flames rose high-
CHINA'S POSTAL RETURNS
265 persons with lesser injuries have beeri|er and higher, expanding into fountains
treated. [of fire.

KOK 0SAI-REUTER The district in the immediate neigh KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
r,
T T .
bourhood of the explosion looks as if it
, I Peking, Jan. 23.—The Chinese Post
London, Jan. 21.—It is stated that, had been Waited
hj a terrible earthquake, Office accounts for the year 1916 showed a
a huge piece of boiler weighing lHo uses were demolish^
wholesale, and surplus of $1,000,000, "of which $300,000
three to four tons was found m
a the r0ofs of others wre ripped off
j
Som0 has been carried to capital account, leaving
field 400 yardfe from the scene of the plate-glass in King's Way was
blown out, a net balance of $700,000. The Postal Ad-
. .

disaster, Another piece weighing a ton, while windows were broken in St. James's 'ministration which
was established in
crushed a butcher's shop, instantly killing P nrk and much damage wa done to glass
s 1896, showed a working profit for the
the occupants. A heart-rending scene at- i n Brixton, Brockley and! Greenwich. first time in 1915. In less than 20 years !

tended the removal of the women and girls The shock was most severe at Lewisham from
its inauguration the administration '

from the blazing premises. Many were and Carford.

'

has become self-supporting

 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL

VOICES OF THE PRESS JAPAN SHOULD THANK ALLIED SOLDIERS WHEN WILL WAR END?
Tho plan of extending our hourly sym- The "Yorozu" ditfcusseti when ami bow
WELCOME JAPAN'S MISSION OF MERCY
puthies to the soldiers of tho Allies is a the present, European war will conn Lo ftO
The "Tokyo Asulii" welcomes the establ-
noble attempt, says tho "Jiji" and
'udent that Ger-
it 'end, and says tliull it is
ahmont of an organization to express our
ahould be supported by tho entire public many will try to conclude peace whenever *

sympathies with the soldiers at the fronts, of Japan.

While the paper is confident ^he sees a favourable opportunity to make '

and give relief to the injured, siek and suffer- that the promoters of tho plan will sue- the proposal, but on the other band, he 1 I

ing ch tdren and women, and hopes that cessfully carry it out, it thinks that the a| lhid powers will ndl conclude peace until
the entire populace of the country will sup- present plan is to merely extend sym- thc ^ havc" at JoasL driven bu(;k <'^'riany to
port the movement and show the people of ,pathies to the snldiers
and give relief to
her ° wn ^ Tt ^'
the Allies our heart-fell sympathies.
„ a , ,«,.

arefSg»
'the injured, sick and ether sufferers. The'
At present there are ten nations of the !«»..•« ,1 , . . , (irmly 'T/to deteat
determined lT'+ *S 1
Germany
Jiji dec-lares that considering th pre-
Allies, but eight countries have been lighting _ and her militarism and wiltb the full equip-
and sent situation of the war, Japan should mcut f guns and munitions the allies have
two years and a half, and sacrificed Life \

property. Not only have the soldiers met at this moment express our gratitude and from now on, they keep on pres-
death and injury, but children and women thanks to the soldiers of the Allies. sing upon the Gorman lines, what policy
have suffered, and while every able-bodied At the meeting of the promoters of the will Germany lake to meet the a.tt ick of
man is fighting in the trenches, women are relief mission, Count Terauchi stated that the Allies? The paper believes that Ger- 1

working in factories and on farms. They Japan entered tho war by the virtue of lna wiU take the usual aggressive measure
are fighting and working for their nat'onal the Anglo-Japanese treaty and succeeded for a fe w months, extending her fighting
i V
,
existence. 1,11CS and pushing forward, buit next Ger-
in driving out the German ships from the
Although Japan is one of the ten allied c
powers she is enjoying a peaceful condi-
tion, and at present she need not send even
South o
,i

Tsmgtao Peace
i
Seas anc. Ataking possession ot
.the Orient is ob- m
many will take a defensive step, and try
lo
•

the attack of
•

wflj be the
i-

AUieg ^ g j
ljm of Qcrm
,

;
^ u
^ £
one soldier to the front. Japan pla}ed a tamed and Japan is enjoying a peaceful to tire out the allicd f(m;ef and fche ace .,

small part in the Orient, but the fighting

condition, but m
Europe the Allies have colieiusion w iH be made when both sides i

in the Orient was concluded long ago, and

feeen figntmg for ;wo years and a half; ad
arc too tired and exhausted to continue the
Japan now is enjoying unprecedented pro- aapan cannot stand still and watch the war an l on e r
y g
sperity. With the other ail ed powers, al- miseries and difficulties of the Allies.
_
However, one opinion says that if the
ready seven million soldiers have been either The Jrji says that the situation ol| A]lios faj to gaiq Stories in funire ag ,

wounded or killed, and almost a million Japan m

the present war is exactly as t h ey expect, it is natural for tho Allies
made orphans or widows. Suffering from stated by Count Terauchi, and Japan can
1

to wish for peace, andl in such a case the

hunger and cold, they are st'll bravely fight- only help the Allies by giving them sup- present j-ear will be the critical point, and
ing for their countries. plies of munitions etcetera, and keep the by the result of the attack of the Allies
At such a moment, the Japanese cannot peace in the Orient. Japan is not en- during this year, the future of the war
stand still and watch the miseries in Eu-
gaged at present in the actual war, al- can be plainly seen. In this argument, the
rope, and the public of Japan should give
though she is one of the ten nations of "Yorozu" recognizes that the determina-
to the sufferers of the other allied powers
the Allies, and she is only waiting for tion and courage of the allied forces are
whatever they have, and extend our sincere
the conclusion of the war. not taken into cons' deration, and also the
sympathy, The "Asab'" hopes that the
war-millionaires who have amassed large for- However by the final victory of the al- question of supply of Germany and her
tunes on account of the present war in Eu- lied forces in Europe, Japan will also Allies is not properly considered.
rope will be the first to contribute generous- benefit, and although the allied forces in But the "Yorozu" fears that if peace
ly to the fund towards the relief mission, Europe are fighting for their own coun- is concluded when boith sides are ex-
and the ptaper also wishes thatt every cit'zen tries, they are also fighting for the inter- hausted, the result will net be favourable
of the country should give whatever he can est of Japan. for the allies, and declares that the Al-
spare for tire sake of the suffering allies of The "Jiji" states that necessary to lies should in any event keep on taking
it is
Europe.
regard the allied forces as armies fight- the aggressive measure, and should not be
ing for the interest of Japan, and we exhausted! before Germany is fully defeat-
SHOULD ARM MERCHANTMEN
should give them as much relief as we ed.
The Shogyo" strongly ad-
"Chrngai
can, but the present plan of the relief
vocates the arming of merchant vessels, and
mission is an unofficial undertaking*. to the Allies. It will be: an excellent)
declares that recently twenty one vessels
America, The "Jiji" hopes that the Japanese pub- plan, says the "Jiji", to endorse these
were sunk off the coast of South
lic in a body will officially express our replies with the official" expression of
and it seems at present that German sub-
gratitude and thanks to the allied forces. gratitude from the public of Japan.
marines intend to sink every 'ship of the
allies as well as neutral nations. Ger- To the proposal of peace made by the The best opportunity of bringing out
no discrim- Kaiser and his allied states, the Allies such plans is the re-opening of the Diet,
many desperate and she has
is
ination, whether the ship is armed or not. made a strong reply that until the but according to the report, the Bill again-

The Government consulted the Nippon guarantee of permanent peace is obtained, st the Cabinet will be the first item to

Yusen Kaisha on the question of arming they will not consider the peace proposal, be brought out in the Diet. The "Jiji"

ships, and it is reported! that the Nippon
Yusen Kaisha answered the government
that the company does not favour the arm-
ing of vessels; as it. believes that the arm-
and again to the message of President greatly regrets that the question of send-
Wilson, they answered that they believe ing the relief mission rnd expressing the
that unless Prussian militarism is de- gratitude of the Japanese public to the
stroyed there will' be no peace in the Allies, cannot be the fir-t problem in the

ing of ships will make the enemy more world. To both replies of the Allies, Diet. The present political' situation
eager to sink Japanese ships, and they Japan fixed' its name as a nation joined necessitated the moving c a vote of lack of i'

are sure to be attacked, and the crew will

confidence in the present Cabinet, but the
be made prisoners. The Nippon Yusen out considering what it is. paper hopes that the si '»ject of sending
Therefore,
Kaisha believes that the arming of mer- the paper believes that merchant vessels the relief mission and expressing our
chant vessels will make them more danger- gratitude will 'not be neg'.edted by the pre-
should be armed, although it is evident sent session of the Diet. The "Jiji" de-
ous, and it is safer not to iave ships arm-
mere arming of ships does not make
1

that,
ed. clares that the Government and Diet
them absolutely safe, the presence ot should not lose the pn per opportunity
However "Chugai" declares that
the
guns on board the ships will be advantage- to express our true friendly feeling and
Germany is desperate and whether the ship The paper hopes that thanks to the Allies, am! hopes that the
ous to the ships.
is armed or not aimed, the German sub-
the Government will give thorough con- Japanese will not lack c< urtesy to the al-
marines will sink her. Germany at pre-
sideration) on the subject, and study the lied forces which are fig 'ling for the in-
sent is like an insane man with a weapon,
problem from every side, and decide in terest of Japan as well 3 for rheir own ;

and she will attack anything in sight with- favour of arming the merchant vessels. nations.
 7

62 n^mmmm^ THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL anuary 27, 191

MR. FUSAO OHARA MAY PROVE TO BE THE JAPAN'S MISSION OF MERCY TO M. LEO TOLSTOY IN JAPAN ON SHORT
MAN ALLIES VISIT

Mr. Ohara, the Japanese volunteer, on

The promoters of. the mission to the Allied
A noteworthy visitor lias arrived in Japan
whose breast King George lias consented
powers to convey sympathy to soldiers
from Eussia in the person of Count
at the
to pin the Military medal for bravery in I>eo Tolstoy, heir of the late Count Tolstoy,
front and rel efs to the injured, sick and
the field, as reported in our columns on met Wednesday morning the world-famous novelist and philosophy
sufferers, at the of-
Wednesday, seems to be Mr. Fusao Ohara ficial residence of the Premier. oi Yasnaya Poliana of Russia, whose im-
aged 30, according to the "Yorodzu" which As chairman of the promoters, Count Tera- mortal literary works are now decidedly
paper appeal's have ample reasons for uchi, the Premier had invited leading Peers, popular among the rising generation of
to.
and prominent citizens of all parts of the
identifying him as the plucky private. Mr. Japan. Coii> Leo Tolstoy, accompanied by
Fusao Ohara, says the "Yorodzu,"' who country to be present. He explained the
his French
was bom in Toyania prefecture has been nature of the m ssion, and asked support for
iretary. Mine. Grof arrived
the movement of the entire population of the at Tsuruga 11 om Vladivostok by a Russian
a fine-spirited fellow of ambition ever since
steamer on the morning of Jan. 22 and reach-
hiis childhood. At the age of 13 he went country.
Count Terauchi said that Japan had en- ing Tokyo Tuesday is now regist bed at the
to London where he earned his living as a
bar-room. He reiurned to tered the vortex of the war by the virtue Impenai Hotel.
pot-boy in a
Japan after ten years' stay in England. of the Anglo- Japanese treaty and succeeded The son of the illustrious Russian
He was for short
a time business manager in conquering Tsingtao and driving away the novelist who is 47 years of age
of {he Hilbiya Hotel here and published a German fleet from the South Seas. However
is a graduate of the Moscow Univer-
book entitled "Drinking at Home." Then the war has been continuing almost three sity and maintains a high' position in the
he went 10 Shanghai and next to India years, and the Ail ed powers had already literary world in present day Russia, the
where he made money by running a Japan- sacrificed many millions of l'fe, and are still work which made him famous as a novelist
ese acrobatic groupe. The money he made, continuing fighting in Europe. Although being "the Prelude to Shoepen" which he
however, dwindled away when he travelled Japan is at present in a peaceful condition, wro e for the "Novoe Vremya" n neteen
to Australia wiih'the groupe in search of as a nat on joined to the Allies, she cannot years ago. Like his father's worke a re-
another chance, and coming back to India remain inactive seeing the difficulties and ligious and ethical spirit permeates
his

empty-handed, he obtained a po'siiion with miseries experienced bv the people of the al- writings of which "The School Days,"
the Maharajah of Nepal, India. He was lied powers. From the very bottom of her "Starvation" and "For Children" are well
arrested by the British authorities in con- heart, Japan desires to express sympathy to known and have been translated into vari-
nection with a certain case, but during his the allied forces fighting 'n Europe, and give ou's languages.
journey irom Nepal to Calcutta under whatever relief she can to the injured, and Count Leo Tolstoy told a Parry of prfifsmen
police escort, he threw himself into the other sufferers. Count Terauchi said that that the chief object of his long-cherished
Ganges and escaped. the question of despatching a mission to visit to this country is to study Japanese
After that be disguised himself as a Tur- Europe was put to him by Baron Shibuzawa literature which h'< has regrettably
failed

kish woman to deceive the police and with and Mr. B. Nakano, and to carry out the so far to do. He intends to
spend some
will travel about with
the outbreak of the war he enlisted in a noble plan of sending the mi=s'on, he had time in Japan and
Sikh regiment in India as a volunteer requested the leading men of the country to Tokyo as his base.

under name of a correspondent of the

tUie join the movement and give the mission
"Bombay Daily Mail," says the "Yoro- every possible support.
ALLEGED INFRINGEMENT
dzu." Whether or not, Private Ohara of To carry out the plan, Prince I. Toku-
the Middlesex Regiment is Mr. Fusiao gawa, Chairman of the House of Peers, was The second hearing of the suit brought
Ohara remains to be seen. appointed President of the Miss'on, and by the Tokyo Electric Company which re-
The following is a short history of theMr. S. Shimada, Speaker of the House of presents the General Electric Company of
Military Medal, which decoration has just Representatives, and Baron E. Shibuzawa New York in Japan, against the Nippon
Electric Bulb Company upon the infringe-
been won by Private Ohara, a Japanese Vice-presidents. Baron Yanasrita. Mr. K.
Middlesex Okazaki, Mr. S. Hayakawa. Mr. S. Ohashi. ment of its patent rights was held, yester-
journalist, serving with the
Mr. T. Wada, Mr. T. Kakinuma, Mr. N. day morning, irr the Tokyo District Court.
Regiment.
The bulbs manufactured by the Tokyo Elec-
The King, being desirous of signifying Nakano. Mr. Z. Yasnda, Mr. M. Kushida
appreciation for acts of gallantry and de-
aud Baron R. Kondo were selected as the tric Bulb Company were produced in Court,
Comm'ttee. and the plaintiffs declared that the bulb
votion to duty performed by non-commis- made by the defendants was similar to the
Barons Kondo and K. Okura were made
sioned officers and men of the Army in Tungsten lamp manufactured and patented
Treasurers.
the has by Royal warrant instituted
field,
Following an address by Baron Shibuzawa, by the General Electric Company.
a new silver medal designated the Mili- who earnestly sought the support of the plan, However the second hearing of the case
tary Medal. The medal will bear on the Baron Kondo said that about ten million was postponed until the Patent Bureau
obverse the Royal effigy, and on the re- soldiers are fighting for the Allies, and to do makes decision upon the question whether
verse the words "For Bravery in the! something for them would mean a large the filament used in the lamp made by the

Field," encircled by a wreath surmounted amount of money. To this statement, Baron

1

!
Nippon Electric bulb company is similar to
Shibuzawa replied by saying that for the the Tungsten filament patented by the Gen-
by the Royal dipher and a crown.
Company. The decision of the
The mecM will be worn immediately flood sufferers m the north-eastern part of Patent Bureau will be keenly watched. The
?
eral Electric
the country, 1,800,000 yen was raised some
j

before all war medals, and shall be worn'
on the pendent from a ribbon
left breast,
of one inch and one quarter in width, in
colour dark blue, having in the centre three
white and two crimson stripes alternating.
In cases where non-commissioned officers
and men who have been awarded the Mili-
tary Medal shall be recom m ended by a
1
Commander-in-Chief in the field for fur-
plaintiff company was represented by Dr.
time ago, and it would not be difficult to
raise two million yen for the soldiers of the Kishi and Mr. Iriye, and the defendants by
Allies. *Drs. Iwata and Hara.
The plan outlined in Wednesday's meeting
was eagerly supported by all present. Con- Tokugawa, Marquis M. Hosokawa, Marquis
tributions will be received until March 31st, K. Tokugawa, Count H. Hayashi, V'scount
and the persons to be despatched to the allied T. Makino, Baron T. Ozawa. Baron S.
countries will be chosen later. The mission Makino, Baron S. Arichi, Viscount T. Sakai.
is entirely an unofficial undertaking, but the Baron K. Iwasaki, Baron K. Okura, Baron

ther acts of bravery, a bar may be added
to the medal already conferred.
A Royal Warrant, dated June 21, 1916,
provides that the Military Medal may, in
exceptional circumstanced, on the special
j
government will give all assistance n its T. Furukawa, Dr. T. Dan, Mr. K. Mnrai,
power. Baron R. Kondo, Baron S. Go, Viscount Y.
Among those who were present at yester- Mishima, Baron Y. Mitsui, Baron Shibu-
day's meeting and who signified their sup- zawa, Baron I. Morimura, Baron Z. Konoikc,
port of the movement were, Pr'nce I. Toku- Baron H. Fujita. Baron K. Sumitomo. Mr.
gawa, Prince M. Mori. Prince T. Shimazu. K. Otani, Mr. K. Matsukata, other leading

recommendation of a Commander-'in-Chiet Prince K. Tokugawa. Marquis N. Asano, business men of Tokyo, Kyoto. Osaka, Yoko-
in the field, be awarded to women, whe- Marquis N. Nabeshima, Marquis N. Kuroda. hama, Kobe and Nagoya. Statesmen, ropvr-
ther subjects or foreign persons, who have Marquis R. Tokugawa. Marquis T. Yama- sentatives of Newspapers, magazine 1 and nf ,

fhown bravery and devotion under fire. nouchi. Marquis T. Mayeda. Marqtvs Y. manv other callings.
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January 27, 1917 1HK JAIAN WKKKI.Y MAIL

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE AT the 'thought of disease. They do no. believe debt of gratitude to tin.-, uoble woman for
YOKOHAMA in getting sick and then having to becom what is contained in this unique book. There
proficient in a knowledge of disease before are many thousands who can testify that ihe
learning how to be well. They have ham Kiblc wad a scaled book beloM Science and
My. \V. C. Motealf of Yokohama re- ed that health is the normal condition of lealtli came to Iheni. I

ports as follows of a lecture on Chris- man in Christian Science, and that disease Mrs. Eddy as the Discovers!; and Found-
|

is a mistake of the human mind to bo cor- er of Christian Science, luught the good
lion Science by Mr, Clarence V?. Chadwick
rected by a right understanding of health light and bravely won her laurels. Her '

of Boston before a large and intensely as an attribute of God. works which have followed her have proved
attentive audience on Tuesday evening at Jesus did not advise us to acquire a her one of the greatest and yet mo.-ii humble
knowledge of disease in order to heal disease. of religious Leadens and Teachers.
Yokohama :

He did not counsel his followers to study me- The world is burdeued with false teach-
"\Yc haw assembled here to-night to hear
dical works in order to cope intelligently ing. There is much in the world concern-
an explanation of l ho doctrines of Christian with the ills of the flesh. He did not say ing health and disease which is mislead-
Science, personally my knowledge of Chri- to study what the world says abouit sin ing in the extreme. It is the province of

stian Science is limited, but the study I

in order to avoid its experience. What did Christian Science to correct such teaching
he say? This, "Seek ye first the kingdom by turning the thought of humanity to
ha\e gi\en to it has shown me thaif it is
of God and his righteousness" which i- Christ Jesus as the sole authority on all
worthy the consideration of thinking men equivalent to saying, "Seek ye first the subjects essentia! to human progress and
j

and women. spiritual understanding of God and his right happiness. 1

"Christian Science was discovered by Mary thought or ideas." -

Christian Science lias Who oould accuse Jesus of ever estab-
come to open the door of consciousness to lishing a clinic? He paid little attention
Baker Eddy some 50 years ago and although
receive this understanding of God and to to disease or its symptoms, but he constant-
,

it has had 10 stand the usual criticism and apply it to the correction of every human ly healed the sick by the spoken word, and
1

ridicule any deep subject not easily under- mistake. he bade his followers do" likewise. His ideals
stood always has to stand, it has continued The beneficent influence of Christian Sci- of Life embraced no knowledge of disease
ence is far-reaching. "It blesses him who as an entity or reality. His mission, as
to grow, encourage, and help thousands who 1

gives and him who takes." It is no respect- well as that of Christian Science, is to
are its followers and anyone visiting the
er of persons or ailments. It appeals to all prove such knowledge unreal, a nonentity.
Churches belonging to this religion as X j

classes of people, bill ding them awaken from This was not and cannot be clone by human
1

have done cannot help but realize that the the daydream of life in matter. Those who argument or rea-oning. It requires spiritual
congregations which crowd these buildings
listen to its message of "on earth peace, understanding, and according to Scripture
are made up of deep thinking and intelli- good will toward men," experience moral this understanding is a "knowledge of the
gent men and women who are earnestly and physical healing. holy," or holy one.
seeking to find the truth. It is very plain to the student of Chri- Would years of study of counterfeit
"The Christian Scientists I have stian Science that the direct effects of money enable one to detect a spurious bill
known have always had! my
respect wrong thinking upon the body, such as the sooner than could one who is thoroughly fam-
for the tolerance they show to other indulgence of malice, anger, hatred and re- iliarwith the genuine bill?
religions, the cheerful spirit they
venge, cannot be healed either by drug or Wouldthe musician who advocated a sys-
have, and the happy life they lead, and I
knife. The root of the trouble is not vis- tematic study of discords ever succeed in
ible in any physical manifestation, but lies bringing out a true sense of harmony to his
hope to-night that all of us, by keeping an
open, unbiased mind may gain a knowledge
hidden in the dark recesses of mortal con- pupils ?
sciousness. In this consciousness must we Has anyone ever heard of a school of
of the truths which Christian Science must
grapple with every mortal belief, theory, mathematics where mistakes in calculation
contain to enable it to have made .the en-
opinion and suggestion, and silence its self- are specialized to the exclusion of the rule
ormous progress it has. With these few
assumed right to existence, before real heal- of exactness which alone enables one to
remarks Ladies and Gentlemen it is my
ing can be accomplished. Only through correct such mistakes?
pleasure this evening to introduce to you
mental surgery, in other words, do we make Would a human parent he verty liabfle
the Lecture, Mr. Clarence W. Chadwick 0.
practical use of the ounce of prevention. to advise his child to make a special study
S. B. member of the Board of Lectureship
Drugging the poor innocent body to f:or : of malice, envy, hatredand revenge as a pre-
of the Mother Church, The First Church
rect the effects of sinful thought is little liminary to understanding the nature of
of Christ Scientist in Boston, Mas- else than trying to erase a shadow on the
'
everpresent divine Love?
sachusetts.
wall without interfering with that which is Then why make an exception in the case
A resume of the lecture follows: responsible for the shadow.
In the evolution of human thinking it
Christian Science deals directly with the
is becoming* more and more evident that
moral fault in the treatment of disease. If
we live in a thought world. Whatever con- one is receptive to the true idea of God, ready
fronts us must be of mental procurement,
and willing to be shown how to change his
else there could be no mental or conscious
habits of thought, this idea will quickly
recognition of it. What does the eye he- isupplant a multitude of erroneous theories
hold but a mental image pictured on the
find opinions and often bring immediate re-
retina? We see thoughts because we think lief from suffering.
them. Things are thoughts and thoughts The greatest reform movement on earth Cuticura Soap
are things. Divest human existence of all to-day shampoos pre-
is Christian Science healing, because
thought and there would be nothing left ceded by light
it means the coming of Christ to human touches of Cu-
Without consciousness. One who hone«tlv approaches
to see, hear, touch, taste or smell.
| ticura Oint-
thought there would nothing to think- Christian Science, even' as a remedy for some
be i ment to the
er to talk about. scalp skin are
socalled physical ailment, will meet with |

It was in Hie year 1866 that Mrs. Eddy most effective.

the r>:reate?it surprise of his life. They tend to
ade the all-important discovery that "all of not!
Mi'-'. Eddv's vision the Christ arrest falling
•ausation was Mind, and every effect a men- only healed her of the effects of a socallec hair and pro-
al phenomenon" (Betrospection and In-
|

mote a heal-
fatal accident, but enabled her to reach a thy scalp.
trospection, p. 24).
purified mental height where she could Samples free by
By Mind she means not
the carnal or spiritually discern the deeD things of God Sost. Address F.
Tewbery & Sons,
mortal mind which
enmity again "is
and give them to the world. !
She named 27,Charterhouse
Sq.,London,E.C.
God," but one infinite supreme creative gov- Sold everywhere.
her discovery Christian Science. She was,
erning intelligence of the universe, eternal
to use her own words, "only a scribe echoing
mxi unchangeable.
the harmonics of heaven in divine metaphv-
Christian Scientists are a great deal more sics" (The Fir^t Church of Christ. Scientist
terested in the subject of health than in and Miscellany, p. 115), consequently she
isease. They have found out that the right had no excuse to offer for inditing the pages
"ea of health when intelligently presented of "Science and Health Avith Kev to the
to humanity is far more contagious than Scriptures." The world owes a profound
 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [January 27, 1917

of disease and. insist that it alone among H.Y.K. DIRECTORS REACH DECISION ON EDUCATION IN JAPAN
the errors of the human mind shall be fear- ARMING
ed, studied, investigated, classified, discus- On the afternoon of the 18th inst. th«
sed, diagnosed and published broadcast in thalt the Nippon Yusen.
It is reported Educational Investigations Committee of
the attempt to find health? Christian Sci- Kaisha at the meeting of directors held on Hie Department of Education met at the
ence makes it very clear to the world that
Jan. 18 decided not to arm iits ships. official residence of Mr. Okada, Minister of
this is a very sure method of perpetuating Education when Baron D. Kikuchi, Messrs.
The N.Y.K. has been collecting informa-
disease .and of eradicating one's true sense
tions and opinions on the question of arm- Eitaro Komatsubara, Jigoro Kano, Senshi
of health. Since this method has been in Egi, and others were present. Dr. Sakurai.
ing merchant ships, and to make a decision
vogue diseases and fear have multiplied and Dean of the College of Science, of tb*
upon the problem a directors' meet ng was Tokyo Imperial University delivered a
Buffering has increased.
called. The directors of the company rea- speech in reference to the proposed reform
One of the first lessons of Christian Sci-
son that even if only one gun was placed in th e educational system of this country,
ence is to reverse this barbarous habit of
the grst of which was as follows:
thinking, talking, and heralding the symp- on board a ship, it will not be sufficient to "Education m this country nowadays is
toms of disease. There is nothing more en- scare the enemy and protect (the ship, and carried out on the basis that the student*
ervating and demoralizing on the contrary the arming of the ship will
than to magnify are crammed with knowledge to an exces-
in thought some phase of evil which one hurt the feeing of the enemies who will sive degree while no steps are taken to
would overcome or destroy. be more determined to sink Japanese ships cause the students to develop their intel-
in deference to the world's ignorance of and will capture the crews. They believe lect of iheir own accord. Tiiis kind of
Christian metaphysics we ,speak of treatment that the presence of a gun on board a ship educational method naturally evolves a
and practitioner in Christian Science. will endanger the life on board and the safe- tendency in the students after they have
Students of Christian Science who have ex- ty of the ship, and therefore have decided graduated from school to soon show lack
perienced healing and regeneration, who not to arm their sh'ps. of efficiency in social life. To amend such
have made a thorough study of our Leader's The company select the speediest ships for a defect it is most necessary thai, more care
works, and are loyal to her teachings, are the European route, and with most careful should be taken about the education of
in a position to prove to others their un- precautions will continue the European boys at home as well as at 'school, and
es-
pecially care must be taken that the most
derstanding of the Christ healing. Through line. The directors believe that such a me-
what is known as treatment hundreds of thod will be much better and safer than adequate teachers are appointed in schools.
"According to the present system of edu-
persons throughout the world are daily be- arming sh:ps.
cation it is often the ease that the know-
ing healed in Christian Science. Such treat- A report says that the Nippon Yusen
ment is not the erroneous influence of any Kaisha submitted the decision of the direc- ledge afforded by the teachers
at universi-
ties is too pedantic to students of non-pro-
form of mesmerism or hypnotism, of one tors not to arm its ships to the government
fessional minds on the one hand, and too
human mind over another, but is the acti- authorities yesterday.
superficial for professional-minded stu-
vity of the Word of God in human con- The verdict of the authorities will be
dents on the other, so that the need for
sciousness. It is the mental approach or awaited with especial interest, in view of
adequate institutions to accommodate the
coming of the right idea of God. It is the German U-boat commanders' action with
two different classes of studentfe must in-
prayer that knows instead of believes what regard to unarmed ships in the past.
stantly be met.
constitutes the kingdom of God in man.
"So I would suggest that the Imperial
Many who are sufficiently purified in jto "fight the good fight of faith" and to Academy be more fully equipped to meet
thought and manner of living to express "lay hold on eternal life," until "the earth the demand of the professional-minded.
the right idea of treatment, and who can shall be filled with the knowledge of the For th9.se not wishing to ob a in academic
devote their time to such work, are known glory of the Lord, as the waters cover knowledge suitable schools must be fur-
as Christian Science practitioners. Their the sea." (Hab. ii. 24.) nished."
mission is not primarily to effect physical
healing, but to bring to humanity a scien-
tific understanding of God and His "saving
health." This right idea of health acts
as a spiritual leaven, purging out of human,
consciousness every erroneous or unholy
thought.
There is nothing more sacred than treat-
ment in Christian Science, and the practi-
tioner who lets God give the treatment is
indeed a true follower of the Christ.
Quality.
Along with all great subjects, Christian
Science lias its text-book, "Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures," by
With LEA & PERRINS' SAUCE,
a few
drops sprinkled over the meat,
Mary Baker Eddy. This book is indeed a
spiritual key to the Bible, and as such it fish or cheese, &c,
are all that is
5 ^A#rS
has proved itself to be the Bible's best friend. required to impart the most delicious
It has opened up the hidden spiritual or
piquancy and flavour.
metaphysical meaning of the Scriptures, has
caused thousands upon thousands of persons
to reverence the "book of books" as never
The QUALITY
and concentration of its
ingredients make a little of this sauce go
before, to ponder and study its sacred pages
a long way.
from a pure sense of love for the truth, has
greatly increased its sale and circulation, in
fact, has made tbe Bible an indispensable
companion in numberless homes in all sec-
tions of the world.
Despite nil opposition to tohfH f lie world
imagines Christian Science to be, the de-
mand for Mrs. Eddv's book is constantly in-
creasing, and its inspired healing message
continues to bring: joy and happiness into
the lives of suffering humanity.
Results certainly prove that the Christian
Science text-book is a scientific presentation
to the world of right ideas. These brave
warriors of the mental realm will continue
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(The Japan Sails Jflail:

Weekly Edition
-BUM7

No. 5]
BZGISTBRBD AT TKB G.P.O
AS A NBWSrAPBR.
TOKYO. FEBRUARY 3, 1917. *~ ftfSMHf a»7 Vol. I.XV.

THE DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT political opponents in the Upper House on

The Japan Weekly Mail a matter of vital importance 1'iom their own
AND THE BUDGET
WEEKLY EDITION danopoint. In preparing the ,'iudget bi'l

in question, the present Cabinet) reversed

EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. (Communicated.
the policies of the preceding cabinet on the
It is generally bel.eved that the logical
national! Sinking Fund and the Railway
and stand the Kokuminto party
irresistible
THE JAPAN MAIL took with regaid to the constitutionality
Loan. In order to be consistent, therefore,

AND of the Teraudhii Cabinet forced the Kensei- title Kensei-kai party would have tied to
kai party to tail m
line and made Ijie dis- an amendment of the Budget. But
a'ttempt
THE JAPAN TIMES solution But can whatever may be said of the merit of the
of the Diet inevitable.
BOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS this w.deiy accepted view be taken as a new policies of the TeraucJhi Cabinet in this
(satisfactory explanation of the anomalous Okuma Ministry
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 respect, the position ok the
political situation, when we remember that and Kensei-kai party was clearly un-
thte
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 the party under the leadership of Mr. tenaible. In the inevitable debate that
Inukai controlled only twenty-eight seats' would have followed a motion for an amend-
in the Lower House, Whereas Viscount ment of the budget with respect to the
SUBSCRIPTION RATES Kato's followers constituted an absolute Sinking Fund and Railway Loan, all the
Single copies " Sen 15 etch majority? The Kokuminlto party could force of oratory that the majority party
indeed afford to introduce a vote of lack could display would not have 'been suffi-
„ (back numbers)..Sen 35 each
of confidence in the present cabinet regard- cient) to make up for the weakness of argu-
One month Sen .50 less of its consequences, for in the event of ment that it could not conceal.
Yen itspassage and of the consequent dissolu- Undeii" these circumstances, it was far
Three months 1.50
ton of Parliament, they could safely ex- more politic on the part of the Kensei-kai
Six months Yen 3.00 pect the return of a much larger member- to accept the invitation of the Kokuminto
One year Yeu 6.00 ship of their own political inclination. But party to join in a mot on for lack of con-
thiscould not and can not be the ease fidence in the Government and compel the
with the other party. latter to dissolve the Diet at tlhe beginning
CONTENTS It> is a generally admitted fact that not of the session than to wait longer and to
Parliament and a few of the two hundred odd members of find itselif caught (hopelessly on thle two
?he Dissolution of
65
the Kense -kai party in the Lower House iioms of the dilemma. IN'or is this all. By
the Budget in the last session owed their seats to the pretending to follow the lead of another
General Ejection is to be Held April n-egular practices of the Okurna Cabinet party, they could escape taking direct re-
20 65 during the last general election in the sponsibility for the dissolution, and, by pos-
66 Spring of 1915, and even its
enthusiastic ing as martyrs to thle cause of constitutional
Political Panties Meet
66
symipatillizers do not claim the re-election government, tlbley could count on a larger
Baron Goto Regrets Diet is Dissolved.
of motne than one hundred and fifty of the number of re-elections than wouEd otherwise
Dr. Sun Y«W3an Sends Latter to Par- former members in its camp. have been the case.
liament 67 But if such was the ease, why did Vis- While politicians thrive, people suffer.
count Kato's party seemingly allow itself The country is again left without a formal-
Hfc Liang Chi-Ohao Airs His Views
to be led by the nose by a party whose ly voted budget. In accordance with the
of Press : 58
membership was less than one-seventh of provision in the Constitution, the Ibudget
Peking News Seems to Doubt Japan. . 68 its own? The answer to this query seems for tfefe present fiscal year will be used by
The European War 69 to lie in the uncomfortable circumstance the Government as the basis of the national

Mr. John Bucham's Weekly Report. . .

North Sea Engagement was Fierce. ...
Small Enemy Vessel
Suffolk
Germany's Peace Proposals
Leak Enquiry Shifts {-0 New York Now
M. Briaud Obtains Vote of Confidence
in Chamber
Viscount Motono's Speech
.The Ohengcihratun Affair
Prince Ohing Des in Chinai Over Eighty 76 controlled the decisive vote in he House
70 under wfhich the majority camp found itself
The
71 a( the beginning
of the last session.
national budget for the fiscal year 0'* 1917,
Shells Coast of which the Government was abour, to ini in-
7 A duce formally to tlhe Lower House for it®
72 deliberation, had been prepared by the Teia-
accordance, in the main,
73 uchi •Cabinet in
witib tbp general plans formulated by the
Okuma Cabinet before the latt r resigned
73 last autumn. Consequently, although the
74 Kensei-kaii party composted of th supporters
74 of Marquis Okuma during his r-emic^iip
house-keeping fo r the next fiscail year be-
ginning with the 1st of April. The appro-
priations for all the new administration as
well as financial plans wtlvch were incor-
porated in the 1917 budget will be grouped
together into a separate bill and introduced
as a subsidiary budget at the extraordmary
session of the' Diet, wfhdch is to be conven-
ed, by the provision of the Constitution,
within five months of the dissolution of *in
previous Diet. r the latter part of June
m
next, In case, hbwever, the Opposition
a train constitutes a majority in this com-

Voices of the Press 77 of Rppresenfativns. it could not reject the ing extraordinary session, a vote on those
Tlv. Japan Society 7 Tcrauchi budget in toto withoo incpn ne appropriations will be delayed, for the Tfera-
American Red Cross Bazaar This Month 78 an ill reputat on for political fair-dealing :
uehi Cabinet may then foe forced out of
office, and political clhaos such as we
The Captain of the Nagata" '
' 78 or lack of i't. On tlhe other hand, they wit-
Stand in sr Room at a Premium at Rosi 's 79 could not permit it to mass unchallenged nessed when the Yamamoto Cabinet fell
Tokyo A.F.C. De'.'oat Normals 80 Avilhout appearing to surrender to their three years ne^o may again reign.
 66 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAT1, [February 1^17
3 ,

GENERAL ELECTION IS TO BE HELD POLITICAL PARTIES MEET BARON GOTO REGRETS DIET IS
APRIL 20
DISSOLVED
The Kenseikai held a mass meeting oi
An Imperial ordinance was issued Wednes-
Baron Goto, Minister
its ex-parliamentary members on Jan. of Home Affairs.
day morning proclaiming that the gene- in the " -Nichinichi," deeply regrets the
26 at the Seiyoken, Tsukiji. The j
dis-
ral election held on tbe 20th of meeting was
will be solution of the House
attended by Viscount Kato, j
of Representatives
April next. Varying forecasts are made which, the Minister
President, Messrs. Ozaki, Wakatsuki, Ta- says, tn e Terauchi
as to the prospective result of the coming Cabinet has failed to prevent.
ketomi, Adaehi, Hamaguchi, Kataoka The mem-
election, but none of them is reliable or bers of the Min
(directors), Minoura, Kono, Sengoku and sfcry could find no way but
trustworthy as all suppositions or surmise zJ
Shimada ^uuvisers;
.
(advisers) ana
'

and over nvo"^""f

two nunaret,
hundrec
to resort to the last measure under these
are natura l.y not unbiassed, being more or circumstances but it is really the most re-
ex-parliamentary members and other lead-
less mbued with the influence of party in-
;

grettable affair. Baron (Julo says that in

ing partisans. Viscount Kato made a
terest. Mr. Okazaki, d;Uef secretary of the 1

view of the necessity o. realizing ,he true

speech denouncing the unconstitutional
House of Representatives, talking on the unity of the whole Empire i u tins time
subject says that though the coming gene attitude of the Government and attacking of significance, the Terauchi Cabinet im-
ral election will be held under the similar its administrative and diplomatic failure, mediately after
organization asked the
its
circumstances to those at the last elect ,on, an cJ urged the partisans to do their best
I leaders of the three Opposition parties for
both being the result of the dissolution of to win a great majority and not lose the their patriotic assistance to the new gov-
the house, the public will comm t a mis- ground at the coming general election,
[
ernment and these leaders seemed to have
take if they are inclined to form a fore- Mr. Taketomi also apprec ated the determination of the Tera-
spoke in the same line
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east- about the issue 01. the coming election as Viscount Kato,
veheniemttly attacking the
uchi Ministry. "The constitution of the
on the basis of the previous occasion, be- unconstitutional measures empire," says the Baron, "is a constitution
1
of the Govern-
cause the trend of the political situauon ,
+
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n r<. .
gran.ed by the Emperor himsei.f and the
:inent and exhorting
.

greatly diners. mi t j .
Tak ng into consideration!
•
b the partisans to
* " nght
.
°. . .
i

formation of a Cabinet is brought about

iwith untiring courage and activity for the only by the Imperial prerogative, so that
the political situation of the present time.
the future trend of the tendency in politi- eawse of constitutional Government and it is not absolutely necessary that the Jap-

cal circles and public sentiments, the st;>- strive for the overthrow of the present un- anese inistry should be based on a poli- M
tistics of the elections n the past, the eon- constitutional ministry. The meeting dis- tical party. The Oppos .ion leaders' ap-
cVtion of the distribution of the influence ! persec in the afternoon, peared to have been of the same opinion on
of various political parties and other con this point and we therefore cherished the
The Kokuminto mass meet- also held a
tributing circumstances, the ch ef secretary desire to work out 'the task commissioned
ing of its ex-parliamentary members and
of the Lower House is convinced that tw| by the august Imperial command for the
other leading members on Jan. 26
result of the iorthcoming contest will be welfare and prosperity of the country in
at the party headquarters. Mr. Inu-
decidedly in favour of the Seiyukai camp, hearty co-operation with the opposition
kai gave a speech urging the ex-parlia-l
wh'ch is sure to secure more seats in the partips Hons,
of Representatives.
in tJie

House than at the last session of the Diet. mentary members to do their utmost in Meverthe'ess the majority of the Lower
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Of course it is a matter of impossibility: the com ng general election and strive to House opposed the exis\ nee of a super-
to attempt anything like an estima- recover the ground, which the party had par y Mini-try but i;: view of our enlight-
1
.

t on of the possib'e figures of the members

lost m the last election and strengthen ened constitution the Cabinet considered
tc he relumed to the legislative by that 'their combination by keeping a perfect the oppos'tion parties' resistance really re-
party in the coming election. On the other harmony in order to fight for the cause grettable and was compelled to ask the
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hand, it is possible that the Kenseikai. the f the principle of constitutional govern- Throne to order the d ssolut on of the
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prescnt majority paity. w 11 lose some of meut After discussing and defining the
House."
its present following and influence in tne Baron Go o approves of the views of Mr.
^asures to be taken in connection with Inukai. the
House, and perhaps tne party w 11 be re- , leader of the Kokuminto, which
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the coming general election the meeting he expressed

duced to the second p ace. As regards the on Hie rostrum in the cham-
Kokuminto the party will perhaps not lose came to a close at 3 p.m. ber prior to its dissolution, but he and the
its former influence, but on the contrary The Kosekai, mostly consisting of busi- cabinet members are in entirely different
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mav gain some more seats in the House; |™s elements in the House of Represent* positions. "The Terauchi M n strv which
to be more exact the party Avill secure some fives, held a meeting of its members on was formed by the order of die Emperor
thirty-five or more seats but not less than 'Jan. 26 after the dissolution on is determined to put its hopes and desires
that 'figure. There s no doubt tfbat the the Parliament.
;
The meeting discus into practice with a view to answering the
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coining election will sne the return of more sed the proposal of dissolving the party, august Avishes of the Throne aid to aid
neutial or independent members than for- which hav'ng originally been organized the promotion of the welfare of the na(tion :

mer elections, to judge from the pol tical for the purpose of connecting communi- and it cannot res'gn from office before the
situation and the public sentiments ob- ca ions among vaiious parties in the Lower task it is done," con-
wishes to accomplish
taining. Taking it for granted that the Hou^e had now lost its s gaiificair.ee by the 1
'turned theBaron.
Seiyukai will support the Ministry, a s is j
dissolution House. The proposal
olf the j
"The Terauchi Ministry will strive for
most Ijkely from its attitude and professed was unanimously parsed and the members the sake of the Empire with firmer deter-
principle, there will be a very narrow mar- appointed a cornm'ttee for the settlement minatior. The Cabinet 's in" touch with
the nation despite the charge (hat t ha?
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gin of disparity between (he influence of of party affairs. It is believed that the
the Government supporters and the Op- bus ness elements of the defunct party will
:

no'thing to do with he nation. The vote

posit on in the next Diet. Thus the issue organize a new party and run for the com of non-confidmce that was introduced in
of the next pol itical campa'gn will be set- ing general e^c^ion according to the prin-, the House by the Opposition parties is riot
tled by the attitude of those neutral or ciple of the former party, that, is to ob- the voice of the Japanese nat'on, though the
independent members, who will thus form serve absolute ^dependence and strict Opposition command- a majority in the j
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an important factor in the forthcoming neutrality. It is expected some of .the Lowe? House. Whether or no; this ? tnvj
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political Avar. So far Mr. Okazaki'? fore- former parisao* who supported the Op-jrr.ay be considered as problematical by
cast, about (Jhe issue of the coming ehct'on. pos tiom side in the an1i-min stry campaign some hut we want to prove with exampleN
r : 1

-i-liii 11 - a—
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will join the new party.

The date of the general election having
been officially announced, the Government *
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its truth in the com'n? general election.
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will start its preparatory arrangement for ing most rigorous control over the elec- the Opposition parties who will most like-
the coming election. It is expected that fioneering campaign to avoid any tendency ly make it the main point nf the v strategy
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the Government further f interference or corrupt practice being

contemplates to attack and denounce the measures of
change in the posts of local governors and indulged in by partisans of hostile poli- the Ministry. observed that for hat
It is :
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will shortly convene a special meeting of tical parties. Seeing the necessity of mak- purpose the Ministers of the Cabinet will
the gubernatorial conference as already re- j£g dearly known to the nation the rea- make a political tour throughout the Pro-
ported together with a conference of judi- f0I] f or the dissolution and the political appeal to the nation for a perfect vince<= to

cinl officials to give instructions regardr views of the Ministry, the Government understanding of the political policy and
ing the general election with a view to jll take proper stops to defend its own views of the Government
following the

maintaining a fair attitude while keep- interest against the political canvassing of instance set bv the Okuma Ministry.

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February 3, 191 7] TT1E JAPAN WKKKIiY M A 1

DR. SUN Y AT- SEN SENDS LETTER began demonstrations against the Yuan BETTER TREATMENT FOR TEACHERS
TO PARLIAMENT Government, and for several months tho
revolutionary forces woro able to hold The plan to give the teachers of certain

A report was Peking their own against Yuan's armies. Largo clauses of schools better treatment in rank
received from 1'

$ome time ago that Dr. Sun Yat-sen had sums of money were spent in organizing tho and remuneration, drafted by the pre-
made demand on the Chinese Govern- armies, maintaining them, and Ifciallv
a sent Ministry of Kducation, has been re-
ment for the payment of a large sum ot disbanding them, but the amount was paic the lOmpwor and wan
cently M;mc|l»:oned by
money to pay the debts incurred by the with the money borrowed from the Chi- Sunday. A survey of 'the new
pu'b'lis'licd p»rj

revolutionary party. Various opinions nese and Japanese. Regarding the exact plan shows that the principals and teachers
the revolutionary of
middle schools, girls' schools, industrial,
and rumours were expressed, at the time, financial condition of
as to the cause of the demand, and) even party, there is made ready report in de- agricultural,and commercial schools, have
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among the members of the Chinese par- tail/ been assured of a better treatment than
liament, there were many who severely boforo both in rank and stipend. For
"When Yuan abandoned his attempt to
criticized the Docltor for his act/ on. instance two principals of the above-men-
become the Emperor, and matters quieten
To clear himself from the various ed down, 1 made a demand upon the Gov- tioned schools can be raised to the rank
criticisms expressed, and to state his rea- ernment for the payment of the debt in- of "Chokunin" after 7 years' service.
sons for making the demand, Dr. Sun Yat- curred by the revolutionary party. All The new statute provides moreover that
sen sent an open letter to the members ol those who lent money to the party had henceforward three teachers from normal
the Chinese Parliament. According to'a worked for schools, middle schools, commercial, in-
the cause of the revolution,
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recent issue of the "Nihon oyobi Nihon- and to attempt to ignore them at this mo- dustrial, andl agricultural schools where
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jin," the gist of the open letter of Sun ment when peace has come, is entirely the number of class-rooms ib less than
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Yat-sen is as follows: wrong." j

eight,and one additional teacher for each
"It is now mwe than twenty years ago," For that reason. Dr. Sun Yat-sen says, three class-rooms above eight will rank
Sun Yat-sen says, "that Wen started the re- he made a demand on the Government to as "Sonin." In commercial, industrial,
volutionary movement to destroy absolu- pay the debt, and Iit was not to maintain andl agricultural schools where the num-
tism, but his plan did not succeed and his
own personal reputation. If any one
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ber of class-rooms is less than six, only
at Kwangchow he met with defeat, and
believes that a revolution is only a whim-
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three of the school faculty will be given
he and his brother lost their entire fortune sical pleasure, and that if any one loses
the sarw privilege. Ten instead of three
in starting the movement against the abso- money by supporting the revolution,
it is Principals of elementary schools in each
lute government. The revolutionary at- his own fault, Sun Yat-sen has a plan for
Prefecture will rank as "Sonin" hereafter.
tempts since that" time have been all reporting the I

whole affair to his friends principals of the schools where the The
managed and directed by myself and the
!in China and abroad. However the Gov-
supplementary knowledge on commercial,
funds necessary for the movement were
ernment of China has realized the neces-
and agricultural' subjects is taught will
collected from the Chinese in foreign coun-
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sity of paying back these debts and has

rank as "Sonin" if they are in receipt
tries, and a large amount of money was
announced that when full investigation is of a salary of over 50 yen per month,
spent in planning the movement, despatch- made, the money will be promptly paid
;

There were
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always provided they have over five yearV

ing armies, and in failures. back.
service.
some who volunteered to donate their
However there have been many who ex-
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money for the cause of the revolution, but pressed various opinions regarding Dr.
most money was obtained from peo- Sun's demand on the Government, and in
of the
and
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position of President of the Republic,
ple with the promise that they would be
Parliament there were many who ques-
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he will leave it to the public whether or

paid back when the Kepublican Govern-
tioned the Government on the matter. not he has any ambition to enrich himself,
ment was established. When the Kepub-
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Dr. Sun understands that the members by making the demand. He always re-
lican Government was organized at Nan-
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king, it was not in a position to repay the
sums borrowed, and a further amount of
money wa s obtained from the Chinese in
Hongkong, Manchuria,
Shanghai,
United States, the South Seas and other
are only trying to keep an eye on the Gov- gards the success of the revolutionary
ernment. Still points made in parliament party as being due to the efforts of many
regarding the matter, have been entirely thousand's of people, and he is not the
the false and misleading. only one to be praised and to gain by
It was said in parliament that the the success. He was once offered the
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money given to the revolutionary party highest decoration of the Republic, but
places as the government dici not have suffi-
jwas in the form of" donations, but Dr. Sun he refused to accept it, because he feels
cient money to carry out its plan.
jsays that he can prove that the amount that if the decoration is for the service
"When the Treasury Department of
the Nanking Government was tranf erred was borrowed, and the collaborating proofs done in the revolution, he alone should not
i

to the Peking Government, the acknowledge- can be found in various The rej^fe it. He understands now that it
localities.

ment of the debt was issued by the Cen-
tral Government, but up to to-day no pay-
ment has been made to redeem the ac-
knowledgements. After the failure of the
amount obtained from the Japanese mer- wasthe courteous good widl of the Presi-
chants is not a secret and the Government dent that urged him to confer the decora-
1 is free to make investigations into the tion upon him, but
before the money which
enabled the success of the revolution is
matter.
paid back to the people who nobly gave
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second revolution I saw that Yuan nursed One opinion is that realizing the im-
an ambition to become the Emperor of pending loan from the United States, Dr. the
money for the 'cause, he can not ac-
China, and organized another revolution- Sun Yat-sen made the unjust demand on the cept such a decoration.
ary party and tried to protect the de- Government, but those who entertain such When Yuan planned to become Em-
an opinion forget that the demand was made peror, hundred million taels were
several
mocracy of the Eepublic. At that time
by him in September, and at that time spent on the plan and preparation, but
1 issued a guarantee of payment to those
even these expenditures, the public o±
he had no news of the loan now being
who had contributed towards the fund of
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China has to bear, and to oppose the
negotiated with the United States.
the revolutionary party, and according to
pla n of bearing the amount spent in op-
All he asked of the Government was to
my calculation, from the Chinese abroad
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posing the plan of Yuan, is illogical, the
pay the debt, and the paymen is to be t

1,700,000 taels and 1,000,000 taels from the

made directly by the Governm ait to the latter amount only being one-hundredth
Japanese merchants were borrowed and
guarantees given for payment. people who lent money and be will have part of the former.
With this
money, the movement against the plan of no hand in the payment of the debt. A
I
He concludes his open letter by saying
criticism- says that he is planning to ob- that as there have been many criticisms in
makin? Yuan the Emperor, was financed, and
although the movement failed at first it tain a large amount of money \>y making the parliament and among the public regard-
was able to make some impression upon the demand on the Government. Dr. Sun ing the demand made by him, he states
Yuan. says that he Las been engaged in the re- the fact? and leaves the rest to the just
"The revolutionary parties in Yunnan, volutionary movement for more than judgement of the members of the Parlia-
Kwantung, Szechwan and other provinces twenty years, and once occupied the high ment and the public.
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68 w,Bwm&m*s THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL

MR. LIANG CHI-CHAO AIRS HIS VIEWS OF PEKING NEWS SEEMS TO DOUBT JAPAN GERMAN PRISONERS AS BAKERS
PRESS
The "Peking Daily News" commenting Two German soldiers held in the War
On Saturday, January 13, the Chinese on the settlement of the Chengchiatun Prisoner Detention Camp at Osaka are
Press Association gave a banquet in honour affair in a lengthy editorial article says now working at a bakery in the city. The
of Mr. Liang Chi-chao, the famous South- that the result of the negotiations would Maruki Bakery recently applied to the
ern leader. In reply to the speech of wel- seem to show a success of Chinese diplo- Army Department to be allowed to em-
come, Mr. Lianig (according to the "Pek- macy to superficial observers, but it must ploy two German soldiers who are skil-
ing Dai.y News") launcLed the following be noticed that Japan retains for future ful bakers. The Army Department on
diatribe aganst the present day vernacular negotiations the questions relating to the investigation, found that among the Ger-
newspapers m China: engagenment of military advisers and in- man prisoners at Osaka there are twenty
"Although I have always been engaged structors and the establishment of Japan- who used to work at bakeries, before the
1

in political aifars, I have never for the

ese police stations, which indicates her outbreak of the war.
past twenty years severed my connection
intent on to reopen negotiations at an On January 25th, pei mission was givea
with newspapers. I havij always respected
available opportunity in future. Japan's by the Army Department to two of the
journalistic works, as 1 know tliat the pro-,
conciliatory altitude is nothing but the German bakers, and on Jan. 27 they com-
gress of the civilizat on of a country ^s to
change of her policy towards China neces- menced work. The two are at presenfc
be judged by the oiiumber of newspapers
and their circulation. Twenty years ago I sitated by the turn of the political situa- employed at a wage of fifty .sen a day,
used to say that if there were ten Chinese tion and comes from the necessity of but their employer has to call for rhem
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newsipaper offices ini the Capital, there; guarding her own interests rather than every morning with a motor boat at the
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would be a great change in China'; but showing her friendly attitude towards Detention Camp, and again escort them
now tlhere are about 60 newspaper offices China. back to the Camp when the day's work
in Peking. However, we are sorry to We, says the paper, wonder whether the is done. As they are still war prisoners,
acknowledge that we are not) at? ail satisfied speech of Viscount Motono made before a oo! iceman and a Japanese soldier ac-
with their works. It has always been said the Diet can be trusted and taken as a company the two to and from the bakery
that the dut es of newspapers are to check
guarantee of Japan's sincerity and pro- and also watch them while at their work-
anld direct t'he actions of the Goveram/ nt i

fessed good wishes for China. Japan, No one is allowed to interview them.
and to eduaate socie y. Have our news-
though she promises to take one and the According to the proprietor of tho
papers performed Dhese duties? News-,
same measures with the Powers in dealing Bakery, the bakers at first demanded two
papers should be tiic picture of society
which they represent; but the major ty of with China very often acts contrary
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to yen and a half a day, but considering tb.3

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mewspapers of tlie country are not so. her fair professions and promises. It is fact that an interpreter has to be employ-

"We have always seen films on the faults difficult to foresee

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what change will take ed and the cost of hiring the moltor boat to
of history, or a .her incidents, screened iu place in her attitude and measures to- carry them to and from the Detention.
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movng picture theatres but everyone wards China as it may be affected by the Camp, has to be paid by him, he couid
knows that these are not real facts of his- trend of the European war. The paper only afford to pay fifty sen a day which
tory; but tihe works of the imagination of
concludes by stating that it fails to see amount was eventually agreed upon.
the employes of the film company. I am
in the diplomatic policy professed by the The two bakers how being employed at
sorry to say that a certa'n portion of our
Terauehi Ministry any thing different the bakery w'll be transferred to another
journal sts are men who have sold their pen
principles from the Chi- Cani]> in a month or so, and when thfly
to unscrupulous parties, or polit'cal leadeiS. in fundamental
It must bie declared that the r pen does not nese policy of the Okuma Cabinet, and leave Osaka, two of their comrades will
give a right portray of society, and they adds that keen attention must be paid to be selected
1

for the bakery. The two Ger-

are exactly like the employes otf the film the trend of politics in Japan now that man Bakers are the first of the Germari
company which has never ceased to produce the Diet is dissolved. prisoners at Osaka who have obtained work
tihe mere works of imagination. Then foie, outside of the camp. The Kanegafuchi
the less credit be given to their reports t<he Weaving Company at Osaka has also ap-
better. In, the first and second years of
CHANGE OF GOVERNORS plied to the Army Department for permis-
Min Kuo when I was in Poking, I d d ex- sion to employ some of the German pri-
press much optimistic views on 'die poli- A change in tho Prefectural Governors soners in their factory.
tical s'tus'tion; (but vh's lime when I come was announced Monday. It is reported
nip to the Capital again, I feel that good that the change was made by the Government
FINE CHANCE FOR GRADUATES
od time has gone. Indeed, when a corn- to prepare for the coming general election.
par son is made betAveon the present and Mr. S. Wakabayashi, Governor of KagWS
'tihe past, I must say Cat the time in the 1st Prefecture, was made Governor of Yehime
As the time for graduation draws near,
and 2nd years of Min Kuo was the time Prefecture, Mr. M. Sakata. Governor of students leaving schools and colleges are
of r Tan<? and Yu Dynasties. At that time Yehime Prefecture was transferred to l\a- on the look out for suitable berths. The
there was still some objecl and purpose in gawa, and Mr. K. Orihara, Governor of Kuhara Mining Company has earne 1 the
varous journalist c works, and although the', Shimane to Chiba Prefecture. reputation of paying high salaries to
polit'cal situation was not very .satisfactory,
j
Mr. J. Kawashima was appointed Gov- graduates. In fact salaries of 45 ven per
there was s!>'ll some systematic working in) ernor of the Pukui Prefecture, Mr. Y. mensem are offered to graduates fresh from
it. If we do noi:. try to improve the condi-i Satake, Governor of Tottori Mr. Y. Inouye. the law colleges of the Imperial Universities
tion. the future of our Country will be ex-' Governor of Tovama, Mr. H. Kawaguehi.
with an :iddilioi *l tllcwance of ffi yen
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tremely gloomy. It is now high time for Governor of Akita. and Mr. Y. Nishinmra.
foi house r-'nt
our journalists to arouse themselves to per- Governor of Shimane Prefecture.
Graduates from engineering colleges of
form fheir duties. They Should not seek Messrs. Y. Satao. T. Mimatsu, G. Uojima,
Imperial Universities can obtain 70 yen
the'r individual interests, but 'should fix
S. Komase and F. Sayanagi, the pre-- nt
their policy and work for the betterment Governors of the Fukui, Tottori. Akita, at the start, with an allowance of 20 yen
of the general situation. As soon as a man Toyama and Chiba Prefectures were relived for house rent. Those from higher com-
seeks only his own individual interest, he of their posts. mercial colleges are paid 35 yen and those
will become a tool of unscrupulous ones from Keio University 30 yen if they are
who will turn him into a great curse to employed by the Kuhara Mining Com-
society. Therefore, uriess our journal sts him with blackmailing the Manchu?
charge
when he was. proprietor and editor of the pany.
should reform themselves and begin their
works all over again, their newspapers will "Hsin-min" and other papers.
These young Kuomintang publicists re- In the attacks against Mr. Liang, the
onlly be instrumental in destroying the
gard the remarks of Mr. Liang as directed history of the monarchy movement is men-
moralty and interests of our society in the
against them so they have now returned their tioned briefly and accord ng to the *'ory.
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20th Century when all countries and their

rompl'ment to this prominent politician, the honesty and impart'aUTv of certain for-
peoples are struggling hard for existence."
'vho, they say. has evidently forgotten hl| eign journalists in Peking are very question-
With reference to the above speech, rhc
own earlier days when he was a refugee in able because they were known to be sub--
Kuomintang papers have since made severe
They Japan and other foreign countries. sidized by leading monarchists.
counter-charges against Mr. Liang.
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raE EUROPEAN WAR 1

ON THE FRENCH FRONT period comparative

of inactivity. losses to the enemy, ;i vigorous oouin.bcr-

Wednesday he shot down a couplo of Guz- uttack. Gur casualties wiery very light.

man machines, and Thursday brought Wo raided positions north-east of JMeu-

KOKU8AI-EEUTEB viHo-S^. Vaa.nl, east of the Sonune sector,
This brings bis total up to twen
London, Jan. 20. —The French com-
a third.
ty-eight.
took prisoners and destroyed dug-outs con-
munique this afternoon reads "The Qer-
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taining fifty Germans. We liad no casual-

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KOK US AI-EJl UTEE ties.
on Thursday evening, attacked at
minis,
four points from Avocourt Wood to east,
Paris, Jan. 27.- Friday evening's com-
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— Our patrol entered trencjhefl and inflict-
munique says fresh reports show that the ed casualties' north-east of Vormellcs.
of Morthomme. Our fire drove them back Wv bombarded positions in tiro ne igfar
German attack on the loft bank of the
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to their trenches. Only some of the enemy bonrhood of Serre, nonfh of the Ancre,
Mouse on Thursday evening was par-
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parties succeeded in penetrating our ad- greauly damaging the enemy's defences,
ticularly violent and that several German
vanced trenches on a section of Hill 304. aijd, north-eiatst of Arras, we dispensed work-
regiments took part. There was hand-to-
The enemy had very heavy losses and left hand fighting at ing parties.
some points.
Our firo norrt)hi of Hallucb caught the
a number of dead before our lines, es-
Friday morning the French counter- enemy infantry, inflicting many casuall efi.
pecially at Avocourt Wood.
attacked and retook in the region of Hill
"Seven enemy aeroplanes Were brought
304 the greater portion of the elements ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
down. Our air squadrons also heavily
into which the Germans had penetrated
bombarded several railway stations, hut-
the day before.
ments and military establishments, and [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY J
caused great fires at the railway Station A fairly lively artillery duel is in pro-
gress on the right bank of the Meuse, in German troops about
Western Front.
at Buielles." two companies strong tried during the night
the regions of Bezonvaux, Louvremont,
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB before January 21 to advance on the
the Woevre anc Regneville.
London, Jan. 26. Field-Marshal Sir — KOKUSAI-REUTER
Shara, south-east of Baranovici, but, be-
Douglas Haig. in his evening communique., ing stopped by the Kussian fire, they re-
Pari s Jan. 27.— The afternoon communi-
gays: "We made a successful raid at ,

que reads: "We destructively bombard-

treated to their trenches. In the Kovel
noon in the neighbourhood of Huluich. direction the enemy developed a strong
some pri- ed the German works in a sector of Hill
Many of the enemy were killed,
304. Five enemy aeroplanes were brought artillery fire on the front Rudka
soners taken and a dug-out destroyed. Our
lightly wounded. We down, including Sub-Lieutenant Guyne- Mirenskaia-Velick, assuming afterwards,
losses were four men
parties last n:ghlfc to
mer 's thinuieth victim. Our aeroplane's with small parties, the offensive and rush-
drove off two raiding
Fanquissant. third party A dropped bombs on the railway station and ing into the Russian trenches, but on the
the east of
military workships at Ham, causing a fire arrival of Russian reserves the enemy was
Teaches to the east of Ypres, but was im-
and a big explosion.
mediately driven out and our pos tion re- at once dislodged and the Russian front
established." KOK USAI-EEUTEE was recovered.' Near Svidniki on the
KOKUSAI-HAVAS —
London, Jan. 27. Field-Marshal Sir railway Roshistche-Kovel the Russian
Douglas Haig, in his Friday evening com- artillery fired intensely on the enemy's
Paris, Jan. 27. —
Eleven months ana
munique states: "We have carried out a wire entanglements and shelters. The
four days after opening of the great bat-
number of raids east of Loos and northeast enemy retreated to his second line of
tle for Verdun, says "Le Matin," the trenches. South of Brody, the enemy fired
of Vermelles, taking several prisoners.
Germans have commenced a new violent at the Russian positions near Duba Bat-
Several dugouts were destroyed, and the
attack, which on Thursday ended in kuv and Gukalovec. German aeroplaneA
Germans suffered many casualties.
failure, as reported in the French com- near Skomoroha was knocked down by
"The British have bombarded the enemy
munique. a French lieutenant, the aviator Grasse.
positions north of the River Somme with
The Geimans, however, have made the Rumania. The enemy's attempts in ad-
good results.
most of their momentary succo^ Their vancing in the Oitus Valley were stopped
"The British aeroplanes have success-
communique of Friday stated that by the Russian fire. Firing continues
fully bombed a number of places behind
Westphalian regiments and tried troops on the rest of the front.
the German
lines." Five German ma-
from Br. den, effectively supported by ar- Caucasus front. The advance of two
chines have been destroyed, while five!
Turkish battalions east of Kemah was re-
tillery, engineers and bombers, >:<jOK by as-
more were driven down damaged. One A
sault the French trenches on Hill 304 pulsed by the Russians. Russian sub-
British machine is missing."
over a front of nearly a mile. That state- marine sank near the Bosphorus one enemy
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB steamer and 9 schooners.
mea:, says "Le Matin," was ent rely false, :

Kid was false even before the French

London, —
Jan. 27. Renter's correspon- KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
dent, at British Army Head-Quarters in
lotinter-sttacks retook part of the ground
France, telegraphs: "The British Army's'
I

Petrograd, Jan. 24. —

On the Danube
lost en Thursday. front, opposite Tultecha, the Bulgarians
birthday greeting to like Kaiser thundered!
about one battalion strong, profiting by
In reality the German attack which fol- out at dawn in a whirlwind bombardment. \

a dense fog, crossed the river and occupied

lowed a bombardment of seve.'&l hours, This was foiUowed by long lines of troops,
the "George trench."
soaring from their trenches. The enemy
was upon a frviH of about four miles,
The Russians in an impetuous night
put up a poor fight, and. sustained heavy
and was directed upon four points. Upon i

three of these it was completely beaten.

losses. We took 250 prisoners. Our casual-
attack on Upentjorie captured 337 pri-
ties were slight as our .gunners were suc-
soners and 4 machine-guns. The Russian
The Germans had very heavy losses, es- cessful in keeping down the firo from the
casualties were one killed and 42 wounded.
pecially at Avocourt Wood, where they
A large German force, after a heavy
enemy machine-guns. The spirit; oif the
left great numbers of dead upon the troops is indomitable despite the most severe
gunfire, attacked! the Russians between
ground. It was only at Hill 304 that frost." Tricut Marsh, west of Riga, and the river
a front line trench was lost at the begin- KOKTJSAI-KEUTEB and also to the east of Kluntzem. The
ning to the extent of 500 yards, and this Loiuidon, Jan. 28. —
Field Marshall Sir Russians fell back between two and three
lost ground has been almost entirely re- Douglas Haig in his communique on Satur- versts to the north. Fierce fighting con-
conquered. day evening, says "A success! ul opera- tinues round their new positions.
:

The French continue their superiority tion! was ctorried out this morn ng in the KOKTTSAI-BETJTEB
neighbourhood of Le Transloy, in the ntor-j
in the air. Sub-Lieutenant Guynemer,
who has piled up his total of German air thern
Sommie sector. Our wholie objectives London, Jan. 24. The Russian official —
were gained and a commanding portion of communique reads: 'After a strong ar-
victims in intermittent runs, appears to
the enemy's position captured. We- took tillery barrage, the Germans attacked us
be in the middle of another run after a 850 ™ri sowers. We drove (back, witihl heavy between Tirul Swamp and the River Aa,
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east of Kalnzem, and pushed us back IV2 [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
miles to the north. PAghting continues.
MR. JOHN BUCHAN'S WEEKLY
Petrograd, Jan. 29.— Western front.
We made a surprise attack and destroyed REPORT
a Bulgarian detachment as it was crossing Nothing but firing on the Russian trenches i

We is reported about the enemy's activity near [Official to British Embassy Through
1

the Georgief branch of the Danube.

took 337 prisoners." Riga.
Kokusai Agency]
KOKUSAI-REUTER
—
The Russian troops in $Ue night before
London, Jan. 25. The Russian official January 28 after j
—
London, Jan. 27. In the European war
a bayonelb attack seized theatres, the tendency lately has been to-
communique reads: "After violent fight-
the first line of the enemy's trenches south wards increased inactivity. In central
ing, we dislodged and threw back the |

of Brzezamy. In spite of the fierce counter- Europe, the winter conditions now are
enemy vo the east of Timl swamp. We j

attacks of the Turks, which were repulsed unusually severe and in the west only
assumed the offensive south east of the
with heavy losses for them, s x mine gal-
River Aa, but 'the Germans in a counter- trench raids have been practicable. These
leries of the enemy were blown up and his I

offensive threw us back ome third of a and. patrol encounters continue in almost
' trenches were destroyed. The Turk sh at-
mile.
tacks, which were performed afterwards, all sectors of the front in France with a
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY J
were repulsed, 2 officers >aud 28 Turkish very decided balance of success in favour
Petrograd, Jan. 27. —
Western front. After
soldiers being taken prisoners. of the French and British.
a strong fire against the Russian trendies
Rumania. In the fight on January 27 In southern Europe a satisfactory inci-
west of Riga, the Germans attacked the bus-
north-east of Jakobeny (south-wast of kim- dent has been the complete failure of the
sian troops east of the road Kalnzeem 3 Id ok,
polung) the Russian troops took prisoner Bulgarian detachment in what amounted
but were repulsed suffering heavy losses.
30 officers and over 1,000 so'dieis.
On the Mitava roadway the Russians rele vd 1
; to little more than an attempted raid ac-
[OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY J
gas, which caused much havoc among llie ross the Danube. detachment consisting A
enemy. Petrograd, Jan. 28. —
Western front. approximately of one battalion effected a
I
{OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN embassy] After a strong artillery preparation the crossing only to suffer entire demolition.
Petrograd, Jan. 27. —
On the western Germans attacked the Russian troops on The enemy reports translate th.s defeat
j

both sides of the Kalnzeem Shlok roadway. into a voluntary retirement. Judging from
front, between the Tirull Marsh and the
i

River Aa. the Russians assumed the offen- I The attack was repulsed and the enemy re- the number of prisoners captured the balance
sive and dislodged the enemy, taking s ome
•
tieated in disorder. Two
hours later the left to retire was almost. non-existent.
prisoners ard two machine-guns. Under the
Germans again assumed the offensive, but
Movements of some importance are re-
pressure of the Germans, however, they were also repulsed. After an artillery pre-
j
ported from East Africa. The British
were compelled to withdraw. East of the paration, the enemy attacked the Russian
operations proceed satisfactorily and the
Rivor Aa the Russians advanced two miles
'
troops, which had occup ed a position six
kilometres north-west of Kalnzeem, but com- enemy is being forced continually into
toward' Kalnzem, but after a strong coun-
ing under the the Russian troops the narrower territory.
fire of British troops have
ter-attack, the enemy occupied their pre-
i

Germans hid themselves. During a Rus- entered the Rufiji delta from the north
vious positions. Skilful reconnoi) ring by
sian counter-attack between the Timl marsh and south and the column operating
the Russian scouts is reported from the
River Beresiria>, where €he Russians have and the River Aa, a tegmental chaplain from Kiiwa has already advanced to the
led the troops personally into the fight, no Kitsch i Hills. The northern sec, ion of the
captured 23 Germans.
officers being ava lable at that moment. enemy's forces is hemmed in
On the railway station at Radziwiloff from the
the enemy's aeroplanes have dropped bombs
During the night befoie January 27, the north, west and east and may attempt a
but caused no damage. enemy troops assumed the offensive on the junction with their southern section in
KOKUSAI-K EUTER River Shars in the region of the railway
the neighbourhood of Mahenge. This will
—
London. Jan. 28. The Russian official
Baranovici-Tul eninec, but were driven
back to tlheir trenches. A fight between a
prove a difficult and dangerous task for
communique reads: "After a heavy bom-
Russian aeroplane and a German machine them while the southern section is itself
bardment, the Germans have been driven
occurred south-east otf Baranov c Ger- being driven back on Mahenge by the
;

A
back \io the east of Kalnzem with heavy .

aeroplane dropped bombs on the sta- British columns advancing from the south
man
losses. We liberated gas at Mitau causing
tion Zamirie on the Alexandiovski railway. and southwest. The energy and skill
a great panic among the German troops."
South of Brody. the enemy assumed the of- with which this campaign is being con-
kokusat-reuteb
—
London, Jan. 28. "We repulsed two at-
fensive against the Russian vanguard?, but ducted are meeting their due reward. Con-
being met by the Russian fire and counter- sidering the difficulties and extent of the
tacks westward of Riga, the Germans See-
attack, retreated n disorder to his trenches country events are moving with satisfac-
;

ing in disorder," reads the Russian com- suffering heavy losses. The advance north
"tory rapidity.
munique to-day. of Krlibaba was repulsed.
"We attacked on both =ides of the road after an
Rumania. The Russian troops
leading from Kimpolung to Jakobeny, and, artil'ery preparation assumed the offensive CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA
after a stubborn fight, broke through the on both sides of the Kimpolung-Jacobeni
Austrian fortified position on a front of roadway and pierced the fortified position KOKXSAT-REUTER
three versts." of the enemy on a front of three kilometres, London, Jan. 27 The official report from —
KOTCUSAI-REUTEB prisoners be ng taken, also booty, the num- the Headquarters in Mesopotamia states that
:

A German official communique says the bers not be'ng yet established. by a determined assault, made under cover
Russians attacked on both sides of the River Petrograd, Jan. 30. According to sup- — of an intense bombardment, die British
Aa and compelled the Teutons under pres- plementary accounts the Russians took pri- have seized and consolidated 1,100" yards of
sure, to move nearer to the east bank of the soner in the fig*ht of January 27 north-east the first line of Turkish trenches on the
Golden Bystritza. of Jakobeni 32 officers and 1125 soldiers right bank of the River Tigris southwest
The Austrian communique reads: "West also 12 machine-guns and 4 bomb throwers of Kut-el-Amara. The Brit sh also se zed
of Oliputnow, superior enemy forces pene- were captured. a considerable length of ithe Turkish second
trated our first line. We withdrew to the line. Their casualties were slight.
next height to the rear." BRITAIN HASTENS SHIP-BUILDING The Turks west of the river thereupon
TCOKTTS AI-RTCTJTER launched four furious counter-attacks. The

——"We
London, Jan. 29. The Russian official KOTCT* AI-REUTER first and third were broken up by the Brit-

commumque says: took 1,03() pri- —

London, Jan. 27. In connection with ish artillery, rifle and machine-gun tiro.
soners on Saturday iu a bail fie north-east building of standardized cargo steamers not The second and fourth assaults were mo-
of Jakobeny. exceeding 10,000 tons, which is now in pro- mentarily successful, but the British re-
"In Galicia, southwest of Potutoty, which gress at Chepstow, shipping circles urge the sumed the offensive and regained much o
lies south of Brzezanv. we attacked with adoption of a policy of building a ton for the ground from which they had been teni
the bayonet, faking the first line of enemy eA'ery ton destroyed. They asisteirt that it porarily dislodged.
Tenches. We repelled some feroe/ous will be possible to construct 2.000,000 tons The losses suffered by the Turks through
counter- attacks launched by the Turkish a year if urgently necessary and if no great out the day's fighting were extremely he^-y
defenders. We exploded six mine-gailler- liners are built. The British captured seventy prisoners, ajj
i'eg. demolished the trenches and then with- It worthy of note that
is a 6.000-ton buried 580 Turkish corpses in the loop eaa
drew. The Turks attacked us twice but vessel was recently completed in three and of Kut-el-Amara. Besides these, the Turk
were driven back " a half months. buried 500 bodies of their own men.
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NORTH SEA ENGAGEMENT WAS I

The Germans, undoubtedly wore caught SMALL ENEMY l/ESSEL SHELLS COAST
unawares by the British, who wore in tho OF SUFFOLK
FIERCE
right place at tho right time, and out-
manoeuvred and routed tho enemy in
KOK US AI-EEUTER KOK UBAI-HKUTEIi
waters, which the latlor claims to con-
—
London, Jan. 24. Tho Admiralty an- trol. It is estimated that the Germans London, Jan. 27. A small, unidentified —
nounces: "Our light forces, wheu patrolling
have now lost between ''>0 and 40 torpedo German vessel approached the Suffolk coast
the North Sea not far from the Dutch coast,
Thursday midnight and fired a number of
on Monday night, met a division of enemy boats in such actions.
destroyers. After a short engagement, one San Francisco, Jan. 25. —
Persistent shells. The attack caused no casualties and
of the enemy destroyers was sunk, the rest rumours obtain in Holland that six Ger- resulted in insignificant damage, says the
scattered after being considerably punished. man destroyers were sunk in the naval official report. The visit of the German
Darkness prevented observation of the full engagements in the North Sea. aider iliajstied I'hree minutes.
1

results of the action. KOKUSAI-EEUTER

KOKUSAI-EEUTER
"The same night also, there was a sharp
engagement between enemy destroyers and London, Jan. 24. When the V-69 ar- —
London, Jam 27.— The naval expert of
the "Times," commenting on the doubt
our ships in the vicinity of Schouwen bank, rived at Ymuiden, towed by three Dutch that surrounds the
identity of the Germau
off Zealand. One of Taur vessels was hit by tugs, eight of the crew, killed in action, vessel which bombarded
the Suffolk coast on
a torpedo. The explosion killed three officers were found frozen to the decks. It was Thursday night,
says that submarines have
and 44 men. Our ships subsequently sank necessary to use axes to detach their twice shelled the
English coast, and a re-
tho damaged vessel. We had no otiher bodies. petition of this futile proceeding has evident-
casualties." The destroyer's torpedo tubes were knock- ly been made with the idea of keeping up
KOKUSAI-REUTER ed sideways; her signal-tower, searchlight, the belief in Germany that the command
—
Ymuiden, Jan. 24. Particulars uf th< bridge and one funnel were destroyed by of the North Sea is still in dispute.
gunfire. Her side was deeply dented by
naval engagement indicate that the Ger- KOKUSAI-EEUTER
ramming. It is stated that only eighty of
man destroyers attempted to leave Zee-
London, Jan. 28.— The Berlin official re-
her crew were left. A number of the crew
brugge to avoid the ice which is very thick port, announcing the raid off the coast of
jumped overboard during the action and
there. They were immediately attacked were drowned. Suffolk, says that "our light forces penetrat-
by a large British squadron. The ed English coastal waters south of Lowestoft
The whole story of the action, as told
action opened at a very short range. in order to attack the hostile guardshipa,
by the Germans, is one of swift, over-
Early in the fight, the bridge of the Ger but in spite of the search made we were
whelming disaster, when the British swoop-
man destroyer V. 69 was swept away by
ed down, destroying the German squadron unable to find the enemy. Thereupon our
a direets hit which kii.led two officers and quickly and thoroughly. torpedo-boats turned their artillery on a
the commander of the flotilla who wa3 fortified place on the coast. Several full
aboard. The V. 69 fired one torpedo, and KOKUSAI-EEUTER hits were observed. Our ships returned to
then was h/it by another Briidslh shell*
Which knocked her .funnel flat on. the deck.
—
Ymuiden, Jan. 25. The survivors on base safely without being observed by the
board the German destroyer 69 say that enemy."
V
Yet another shell bored a hole in the front
a flotilla of eleven vessels left a German
part of the vessel. The crew of the V. GENERAL SMUTS' SUCCESSOR
port on Monday afternoon. At 3 o'clock
69, .which is now lying off the pier here
on Tuesday morning they discovered the
state that seven more German vessels wer»>
British abeam. The latter opened fire at KOKUSAI-EEUTER
sunk.
Later.
long range and the marksmanship was
most accurate.
London], Jan. 27. eutenant-General
The V 69 was soon hit Arthur Regimlald Hoskins haa been appoint-
— :

A Dutch tug-boat has brought in to and had a marvellous escape for she was ed the command of the British forces in
flo
port some severely wounded German faced by two British squadrons with four German East Africa
to succeed General Jan
sailors wno were taken aboard at the re-
to six big ships each. Smuts, states an official report from Ba&t
quest of the commander of a German tor-
There must have been treachery, tihe African headquarters. General Smuts has
pedo boat. They came originally from Germans say, because every precaution had been ehoteen to represent South, Africa at
the V. 69. It is believed that the British been taken to avoid an encounter. The' the Imperial Conference in London. Gene-
cut off another German torpedo boat vessels steered for the mouth of the Ems. ral Hbskins is a veteran of the Docigola and
which was seen proceeding at full speed but sighted four British destroyers off Nile expeditions and the .South African oam-
The V. 69 has now entered Ymuiden, so they 'were made to fight. pa gn>
;
northward.
the harbour with 8 men killed on board. The main action was fought 30 miles ofl KOKUSAI-EEUTER
The vessel was apparently hit three times Zeebrugge. The V 69 escaped owing to London. Jan. 28. General Jan Smuts —
and either before or after the engagement being the rear-guard of the flotilla. The received a magnificent welcome on his ar-
collided with another vessel. The engage- fate of the other vessels is not known, say rival here to-day from East Africa. The
ment happened at 4 p.m. The German the survivors but they must have suffer- streets were decorated, and crowded with
officers on board the V. 69 refuse t; give ed badly. people from all parts of the Transvaal to
any information. welcome home the successful Commander-
in-Chief of the British East African Ex-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
pedition.
—
London, Jan. 23. It is officially an- PIRATES AGAIN FLY THE DANISH FLAG
noukiteed thatduring an engagement be-
HUN PLOTTERS CAN RUMINATE FOR TWO
tween the British light naval forces and
German destroyers, in the North Sea, last KOKUSAI-REUTEE YEARS IN JAIL
night, two German destroyers were sunk Copenhagen, Jan. 27. The crew of the
and the o'ther torpedo craft were scattered. torpedoed Danish steamer Gerda testified
—
kokusai direct service
The sinking of a British destroyer in in a maritime court here to-day that the
(Delayed in Transmission)
another efflgageinent in the vicinity of Gerda, with a German prize crew aboard,
Schouwen bank, off the Dutch province of sank three steamers in two days in the Bay San Francisco, Jan. 21.—Franz Bopp,
Zealand, is also announced. formr^ly Consul for Germany here, E voa
of Biscay under cover of the Danish flag. Schack. former Vice-Consul, and Lieute-
KOK US AI-EEUTEE When the water gave out the Gerda put nant George Wilhelm von Brincken, mili-
—
London, Jan. 25. Details of the North into the Bay of Finisterre with
marine which captured her. Sivly-two sea-
the sub- tary attache at the Consulate, have been
Sea fight are still confirmed by news from sentenced to imprisonment for two years
men captured off sunken vessel « were land- each and to pay a fin^ of $10,000 each for
Dutch sources, which agree that the Ger-
ed there. The Germans, with revolvers in conspiring to violate the neutrality of the
man fleet was surrounded, and dazzled hand, prevented the seamen from taking United States by restraini ng shipments of
by the British search-lights. The enemy
their clothingand belongings off the Gerda. munitions from the country. These sen-
fought bravely but the rapidity and ac-
The Danish vessel was then looted, towed tences have been handed down aftr|r ap-
curacy of the British fire was irresistible. out and torpedoed. plication for a new trial had been refused.
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THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL
3,

72 flfHSfWMMra
scussion of a League KOKUSAl-RECTEB
The President's d
;

GERMANY'S PEACE PROPOSALS —

'

!
of Peace assumed importance in
their eyes London, Jan. 25. Comments on Presi-
con-
All Sources \whfp he practically pre-euppoises peace dent Wilson's speech in the Senate
News From German
de. tinue to be unfavourable in the
;

without victory to either s

KOKUSAI-REUTER
I

" startling" American response to

The most
comes from
— Press. The "Koelnische Zeitung" says
writing the Present's dramatic move "We flatly refuse a peace without victory.
Pari . Jan 23.-M. Hanotaux
Germany ofler-l Colone! Roosevelt,
who characterises as Moreover the President's suggestion re-
ue Temps"
lwupo says that
cay at- garding Poland is intolerable. We can
crranrliloauent the prom se mad" in an
in
i u , M .'•

ed Constantinople to Russia
m ordT to
tempt ^fceal
to conceal the pitiful ignominy
;
ana
ami only say hands off
" '
.

'

Gowpm- The Canadian press resent Mr. Wilson's

ob ain a separate peace shirking of the present American
to
KOKOSAJ-UEUTEB roent The ex-Pres dent calls attention request that the Allies should make a "dis-
mai
iact that m tiunw^
worthless to
-~ make pro-
* honouring peace."
tne fact
the it is jll ,

of keeps those
Copenhagen, Jan. 23.— The President mwete for the future unless one
T TT_I n^irnrl
United StatPlS.
States,
that Bul- alrkidy made. Unless the
the Bulgarian Sobranje has stated
moment to take
peace' terms were the whole of
garia's peace
gana's «
the he says is prepared at this
£ ^ha^c* ^ition" Warding the hide
Wash'ngton, Jan. 30.—A res .Union has
been introduced in the Senate declaring
Dobrudja to the Danube,, parts of
Macedo
Morava
,

^
and Bel-
^that: ^
deportatlon f men and "The House does nob agree with (1)
nia,all the territory watered by the from" northern France i President Wilson's proposal .or peace
with-
insincere to for
River and Monastir. gium it is both ridiculous and out victory; or (2) for defining terms
rightfulness World tribu-
moot about stand ng for the
the United States joining a
KO£USAl-W KSTNIK unless the
of a nebulous future. Moreover nal to enforce peace." _

23—-All
All papers here Government brings peace or justice to Another resolution is to the effect
thai,
Tan '

rX-S «
t>
not propose to abol sh the
o£
the Senate does
ha
"Novoye curmg ]
J*- the
limitations of the Monroe
Doctrine.
on the of
Note. Commenting it,
world As rtfards the freedom Both resolutions were tabled
therein
A summary of the comment of some
lead-
Vremya" "The says:
says general principles
,eas the most important- element
considers indispen '"K"^" Until the
Hum murder.
UOIU from
freedom — _ Ame- « American papers on President
Wilson a
Which Mr. Wilson now
is in
Government has taken an effective Senate has he*>
rican recent speech before the
.

coin-
sable forAmerica slowly (surely?) murder of its citizens "Asahi bp *«
stand 1o prevent th'i cabled to the enterprising
with the answer of th( Powers
of the seas, tn ieS
i

which we tians-
by submarines on the high Kew York correspondent,
i

cide f!
He declares that a final
peace
itself the object of
derision b\ P eakmg !late as follows:-
Entente.
attitude of Pre-
Europe must once for all ensure against for the freedom
of the seas. The "Tribune":— The
in imprudent and such
Ssident Wilson is. really
repetition of a similar KOKTTSAI-WESTNIK
the possib lity of a Presideiv: at the present
vhjw we a,re an attitude of the
m
i

to result not
only in
catas.rophe. With this end Petrograd, Jan. 24.— The second day's 'hmcture is f eared
the Allies but
bearing a heavy burden. Wil forfeiting our credit with
'comments in the Press on Presxdent when the tmie for
"President W
lson further declares'
that
gon>g Address before the
Congress are un- also in losing our position
The peace terms 8 ug
^
|

f ^he AmTer- thaf nQ guaraIltee for real peace

arrives.
peace to gain the sympathy o ^ are :ar from reflect-
identical with unless Ger- gested by the Pres
1
1

cient
ican people, should be ,
tutu J™
e wi n be secure American niuon but
Dustice which con- the wishes of the
j

ideals of liberty and annihilated.

a niomcnt of
Lg m
Statute the foundation of
American people. In which statement
again he is with us not with
our enemies.
^^\ h Gazette" says that it is ap- are
witness
impressions he
meT^Zl
a hilarity and
^Jyt^*
th President who
go*
the nation can
viewed
never
the
agree with
war objerf. •

the Allies which

kokusai-reuter
London, Jan. 23.-The Paris
«-taerally point out
newspapers
tnat VV1 President
|

M
m
^^ the ?riigat
^ fe very possible that
Wilson's views may be utilised as
a
strategic situa-

^iu
Circes
but there conclusion ot nostnni,s j n
ft Zt Uiisis iui j s
ami of the
aim oi aiucd, btu tney op
tne Allies, -r of any ac-
ae-
not the remotest prospect
,

the
can only be forcibly imposed on is
Amer-
aims conform to the
tion being taken to
Central Powers. .

views.
New York "Sun" says that having ican President's
The
Mexico, President kokusai direct service
failed to secure peace in
Wilson is now lecturng
in Europe.
the world on peace
The "Herald" expresses the
Ger-
(Delaved in Transmission)
Washington, Jan. 24.— Action was
the. belligerent,
key that
think he»
unlocks the coor for
peace.
M
the
opinion ihat Mr. Wilson favours a .
of
Cummins resolu- A phrase wh.h mentions peace thou w
man peace. The "Tribune" says that the again deferred on the
astar.nsnmg.
e ™
reflect the tl0 v ctory is simply
President's address does not I
urged the territor.es Pnrone
in Europe be
ut readitisted accord-
m
After Senator Cummins had'
. i •
r»
country's opinion. The "freedom oi principle. Great 15ii
express on. the importance of free discussion, he said ire to the President's will be
aesis" is a meaningless
be thought the well a. Austro-Hungary WL J
&
V London papers
President Wilson's honesty
while
peace.
vbs are alwavs free in times of recognizing that otherwise it would
point out, in
peace
President had misused the privileges oi ollembe^!
the Senate to spread
abroad his peace most of herT
France will.be
colonies, Russia
id and S beria and Germanv
dep^cd o
will lose,
T*d*-
inn

some instances, that the principle of

b^^i of large rem tones. a=s the result
L
— ^
ideas. .

without victory was not the P^pyo^

Senator Works went further, declaring
trope may be thrown, poli-
!f3S
.theCml War the Senate as a
gpo^i«i",.c«. d
and geographical
sorder.
United States in either that the President used tical ana
ticrn pur-
with Spain. The hope oi megaphone ^ n* WHories bv conquest or I
•

or the conflict
bitterness was
ending the war without
destroyed by the atrocities
the Central Powers.
committed by sp«oh from the Throne."
Senator Lodge referred humorously %S
the eye, ot
to kdge of th h«or o
«» »U»
,

,
f^^™^
KOKTJSAI DIRECT ST5RV1CK
New York, Jan. 23.—
editorial or otherwise is not
crystalized on President
it is evident that the
Though

Wilson's
opinion
yet altogether
the possibility of settling
the future
Generally

Teutonic diplomat* however,' is

by Senate
the
address, to sharply criticise
Eepubhcans

warmly
foreign
resolutions
«e
President Wilson, who,
defended by some
, noneii a« not
Ziroe Doctrine wh eh
de- poliev
he President address
ai
is

of the United St.ie,.

before
President
vari

At an,
the So^
>«

He has become more and»

te
te ^ -
*n
,
1
S
^J^S
^
WJ

J?
M

„1„ + ^rl' Thev

They llTl- mocrats
un- ot diplom,t-c.
newspapers are elated. pros nt speech * ^
and di
Lore clumsv and the
^
,

adcress con- lhe 0n

doubtedly believe that the on
I

the

^^
it fa of the
important dev e o pm n h a c {

stitutes the most a vote The'"New York Sun/'-Parts a marked

in their internal ottfd
drive for a Peace Senate Present's Speech will
remain a*
6
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Conference.
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February 3 1017 NIK |A!'AN WEEKLY MAIL •v. wmw&»i 73

comedy on the pagfts of tho world's hia.ory LEAK ENQUIRY SHIFTS TO NEW M. B n lAND OLTAINS VOTE OF
•j'or 1,000 years hence, ll ia surprising t-liat YORK NOW CONFIDENCE IN CHAMBER
the man who lias even tailed to secure
peace n Mexico for the past four yeaire
KOKUSAI DIKEOT SEKVIOK KOKUHAI-II A VA8
should Dow til rni to Europe with which he
lias practically no concern and arrogantly Washington, ,lian. 21. It is now an- —
Paris, Jan. 29. Interpellation of Cov- —
lecture it on peace terms and so forth. Dr. ernment on Greek events, huving occupi-
nounced that the Slock Exchange Leak
Wilson's view's are his individual views
secret sittings of the Chamber,
and not the views of the American Pre- Enquiry will be resumed in New York ed three
sident. The American constitution which on Tuesday, under the direction of Mr. was concluded on Saturday. It was fol-
orders him to discharge the Presidential
duties does not. prescribe him to work as Sherman T. Whipple. New York Bank- lowed by a public titling in which, M.
Lriand, the Premier, obtained a vote ot
tiio Presidercft of humanity. The Monroe ers will be the first witnesses called.
Doctrine wh'eh did not allow Japan and confidence in the Government induced in
KOKUSAI DIRECT SKUV1CB
Enigland to interfere in can affairs is Mex
limited to North and South America' and New York, Jan. 29.— The Stock Market 'Am Order of the Day.
if the President sees the necessity of aban- investigation was resumed here to-day. Mr.
The resolution read: "Be it resolved
doning this doQ'.rine he 's well-advit-ed to Pliny Fisk was the first witness called. that this Chamber, stigmatizing the
do it definitely and clearly
He denied the story rehearsed by Mr. Tom criminal outrage in Athens on December
The "New York Herald."—If America
i- under the nee; ss'ty In- Lawson before the Committee in Washing-
of joining the j
1, and bowing down respectfully before
teniiational League to Enforce Peace and ton on January 16, saying that he was ,
the graves of the victims, and considering
the like, the present is still premai'ure and hiardly acquainted with Mr. White and thai
she must wait un-'il the assertion s proved
:
j
that — if France may be justly proud ot
110 such conversation had taken place. her generous attitude toward >a Greece,
to be no dream and comes near realization
j

He had been, he said, closely associated! w" lyich had turned away fiom her duties,
in a concrete iorm. In relinqu shing our compared with the odious attitude of
traditional pokey in favour of a new with Mr. McAdoo several! years ago, when g towai:ds a Belgium fa thful ot
policy, the President appears to have been hie own firm had acted as bankers ior the
too rash to sound the intension of the na- construction of the Hudson Tubes in which
hers—inance at least has gone to the ex-
I

fcon, ?iid 'biascalled his new policy the ex- Mr. McAdoo had been interested. He had |
treme liiJli t of her patience in order to
pansion of principles, but in, that case ! seldom met him since he had entered the j
remain attached to her traditions and not
Japan may well the Asiatic Monroe Cabinet. He admitted that the Federal Re-
call t cause the fault of its ruler to fall upon a
doctrine to shut the open door of China, serve Bank leased offices in a building in
j
!
small people; is confident that Govern
The "New York World."—Im view of New York owned by his firm. This was ment would obtain the indispensable re-
the present war, President Wilson is desir- because, so he was told by McAdoo, the paration and take necessary measures for
ous of adoptingjthe co-operation of nations building was best adapted for the purposes the security of the army at Salonika, and
instead of these alliances, the u#efl;essness of a bank. He recently received a note make all military and diplomatic decisions
and eumbrousness of which has been too .rem Mr. McAdoo suggesting that com- required by the situation."
completely proved by the war. The Ame- munication with thte Bank should cease on
The resolution was passed to the Order
rican niation should help the President in his (Fisk's) part pending this investiga-
of the Day.
his advanced ard h gh- toned endeavours.) Pie den ed expl citly that 'hie ever
—
:

tion.
Paris, Jan. 28. After continued discus-
Otherwise these democratic ideals will notj contemplated speculation in stocks should
sions and debate behind closed doors, thk
be materialised as a fact. he opened with Mr. McAdoo or any other
The "New York T'mer>."—By the ap-
Chamber of Deputies has adopted a vote
At the time the Peace Note was
officiaJl.
of confidence in the Cab net in connection
plication of the Monroe doctrine to the published, the market was in an over-
with the Greek question by la major ty of
world. President Wil'son hag boldly sur- wrought condition and it only wanted an
313 to 135. The situation of the majority
mounted those d ffieult'es which lie in the excuse for prices to drop.
party shows no change ais compared with
way of the materialization! olf various, peace Mr. ArcMbald S. White, in giving his
that at the time of the organization of the
discussions in Amer'ca of la/e. The ambi- evidence, denied the story of Mr. Tom
tion for territory, the aggressive spirit, the Lawson that Mr. Fisk had boasted of h s
;
War Cabinet on December 12. last year,
whereas the minority party followers have
desire for the expansion of the state should acquaintance with Mr. McAdoo. He testi-
be abandoned n order to make a Lasting fied that he was a friend of Count Bern-
:
dwindled. Many members otf the minority
camp were absent on the occasi on of the
peace possible in conformity with the Pre- storff's and had entertained him a number
sident's principles. This is really a free of times in New York. Mr. Tom Lawson 's division.
— '
' Asahi.
'

and lofty idea and the President knows secretary had asked him to arrange a meek
THE RISING IN SUMATRA
well that in the way of succes s be great ing between Count Bernstorff and Mr.
difficulties, the greatest of which is to com- Lawson, but he had declined to do so.
pletely change human character so as to KOKUSAI-REUTER
Giving his evidence on January 16, to
effect a remarkable change- n national as- ;
Amsterdam, Jan. 21.— The "Telegraf
which reference is made aibove, Mr. Tom
piration. Tfowever grea/t. it mav he -aim Wetvreden" announces that the papers in
Lawson said in part:
must cenouer any and everv difficulty in the Dutch East Indies have issued a warn-
Mr. Lawson, on reconsideration, admit-
order to hrincf happiness to human ty fid ing against the interference in Government
ted that he did not learn of Mr. McAdoo 's
the President's views represent the v '11
alleged connect on w'th the leak from Mr. affairs of German missionaries. They state
and feeling r>f the American nation satis-
Henry. Mr. Archibald iS. White, the that this interference was partly the. cause
factorily. His reference to a peace with-
banker, who met 'hlim in New York, told of the recent rising in theBatak region in
out vie/ory is very diplioate and no won-
der that he should he racking his brains to
him that Mr. P. Fisk had boasted, late one Sumatra.
of Iks control over Mr.
explain th's. We know that Dr. Wilson night at theMr.Club, Lawson wanted Mr. White
a
McAdoo.
ai« a public main is not in position to Mr. Bernard Banich, a prominent stock
to accompany him to the telephone, where
make the frank s+atement tlhaft a peace operator, was the next witness. He de-
he suggested both could call Mr. McAdoo
without the annihilation of Prussian mili-
out of Ids bed at Washington, and summon nied, likewise, that he had advance in-
tarism is a false peace and from this it
him to New York. Mr. White, however, formation of the President's Note. His
may be seen that President Wilson has
would not ^;o with bim. attitude towards the market, he said, was
lodged am eloquent protest" against Prus-
are WeKOKUSAI DIKEOT SERVICE clue to the speeches, mado by Chancellor
sian militarism bv this statement.
of opinion that his speech to the_ effect New York, Jan. 30.— The "Leak" en-
j
von Bethmann Hollweg and Mr. Lloyd
that the war w'll be terminated in the quiry brought out the fact that the details George, which he interpreted as fore-
happiest way by the suppression of Prus- of President Wilson's Peace -Note were casting the peace note. One fact in this
sian militars-m by the German nation is known at German official Head-Quarters connection, he said, was generally over-
the greatest oraitfon that Congress has ever before they were published. —
looked namely that the Japanese people,
. listened ifo. Not onllv representing the Mr. Archibald White, " continuing his than whom there were none cleverer in the
opinion of America, the sppech of Presi-
evidence, denied that he had received in- world, took steps to close the Stock Ex-
dent Wl-'pon hai also notified the world
telligence on the subject from German change immediately following the speech
that. Amer'ca will have a rvoiee in the dis-
euss ;
n<n of peace. sources. by the German Chancellor.
 74 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 3, 19 17

VISCOUNT MOTONO'S SPEECH ALLIED ADMIRALTIES HOLD CONFERENCES THE CHENCHIATUN AFFAIR
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK KOK U8AI-EEUTEB KOKTJSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
Petrogracj, Jan. 26. — The Russian press London, Jan. 26. —The Admiralty an-
23.—The diplomatic notes Peking, Jan.
comments favourably on the speech made nounces that during the last few days, im- exchanged in settlement of the
Chengchia-
by Viscount Motono in tbe Diet on Tues- portant naval conferences have been held tun controversy deal only with
d* Ruanda
day. The "Retch" lays stress "on the at Whitehall between the British, French arising directly out of the incident. These
friendly feeling toward Russia and loyal- and Italian Chiefs of the Admiralty to dis- are the reprimand of the Commander of
ly to the aMies," which animates the cuss
the naval poficy in the Mediterranean. the 28th Division and the punishment of

speech. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. the officers concern* ji and also the pub-
lication of a warning against a repetition
The "Novoe Vremya" Lloyd-George indicated that proposals of the incident and an apology
i3 particularly by the Tutu
grateful "for lh« quite priceless assistance
which the British Government was of the of Mukden as outlined in our
despatch of
opin on would tend to closer co-ordination the 13th inst. The demands include com-
:

rendered by Japan, which has ensured the

and more effective unity of action of the pensation for tlie Japanese civilian who
sal'ety of navigation and peaceable voyages was first attacked. Tfh e Chinese agrees to
allied forces in the Mediterranean had been
for travellers by sea in eastern waters." this.
adopted. The results, he said, were entire- Supplementally memoranda were also
KOKOSAI-HAVAS ly satisfactory and the decisions arrived at 'jxehanged a few days ago. In these, the
Paris, Jan. 28. —In a leading article "Le imDortant, as besides affecting
Japanese record the rights they claim with
the naval
Tempa" says tiiat Viscount Motono is fully regard to police stations in Manchuria.
situation, they have a bearing on the use of
qualified to enforce the policy of a union These they declare will be established
wi Jh Europe such as is described in the shipping, the control of trade routes and when and where the
JapaiKfee Government
'speech delivered by him in the Japanese other cognate problems. may deem necessary. The memoranda also
Diet o n Thursday last and eabted to Paria impressed fchfj Chinese Government with the
by the Kokusai News Agency, especially MORE ALLIED CONFERENCES advisability of employing Japanese mili-
a,s he has been olne otf thei principal makers tary advisers and instructors. The Chines*
of this union in the past. KOKUSAi-W H STN] K memoranda decline to recognize the claims
Whiri Russia became aware of the mis-
take of her war against Japan into which —
Petrograd, Jan. 29. Tne Cont'd ence's t
hf r'ghts with regard to poLce stations and
state that th-1 Chinese Government cannoi
German the Aties will be continued aifc other capi-
intrigues contributed to drive her, at present agree to employ advisers and
tals, and shortly one will be held here, at
she found in the Ambassador of tine Em- nstructors.
which tlhe diff'erenv governments will be
peror of Japan to Petrograd a statesman KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
represented by their Ambassadors and spe-
ready to work with her toward arriving ai
a new and friendly understanding.
cial delegates. The object of these meet- Peking, Jan. 29.— Although the Senate
ings is to establish, by common agreement has approved the terms of settlement of the
Vicount Motor, o had already shown his
the most v gorous meamis for pursuing the Chengchiatun matter and has complimented
abili.y in Paris, where he displayed in 1904
particular clear-sightedness in difficult cir-
war. and regulating most efficaciously the Doctor Wu Ting Fang, the Minister for
employment, of all the resources of? the Al- Foreign AiTaiis, upon the manner in which
cumstances. Thanks to him, friendly re-
lations were resumed again between Tokyo he conducted the negotiations, the Chinese
and Petrogrtad and enabled the Russian newspapers continue to criticize the Govern-
policy to tum again westward, while 'the
M. SAZANOFF TO LONDON ment for yielding so much. The opinion
Russo-Japanese agreements were i'tnltrodue- among foreigners resident here and in diplo-
ing Japan into European affairs. KOKUSAJ-WKSTNIK matic circles regards the conclusion of the
"Do Temps" goes on to say that the negotiations rather as a truce than as a
Minister for Foreign Affairs in Premier —
Petrograd, Jan. 27. The appointment settlement.
Terauchi's Cabinet wag the 'negotiator of of M. Sazonoff as Ambassador to the Court The difficulties connected with an efficient
the Russo-Japanese alliiance and has re- of St. James is officially gazetted to-day. control of Japanese immigrants to Man-
mained the most determined ztelalot for a In commenting on the appointment of M. churia, large numbers of whom are of the
Russo-phile policy in Japan. Sazanoff to the post of Ambassador to Great lower class, is recognized. The Japanese
Viscount Motono, the great newspaper Britain, the Russian press is unanimous .n claim wifth regard to establishment of police
says. s ci: e of those "who understood best
!|
declaring that he is the right man in the stations, therefore, receives considerable
the importance of assisting Russia against right place and that no diplomat has a sympathy and will do so, provided the Japa-
the common foe> amid furnishing 'heir with better right to this responsible post. Be- nese police confine their activities to their
war materials, thus relieving France and fore and during the European conflict he own nationals and do not interfere with the
Englarrt by enabling ihem to use their own never ceased in his efforts to consolidate Chinese administration.
material entirely on their own- fronts. the bonds of friendship between Britain A practical solution of the present situa-
Wiith regard to Japan's good relations and Russia, and the future of the mutual tion, it is believed, must be found otherwise, :

with other ooun'tiries, such as China and good relations of these countries is in good there will be unending friction between the
Americiai, "Le Temps" po'nts out their hands. Japanese and Chinese authorities.
impontamlce as upon them depends the mate- The "Bourse Gazette" says that the ap- Considerable interest is taken here in the
rial assistance Japan may bring to Russia. pointment of M. Sazanoff once and for all re- visit to Japan of Mr. Lu Chung- yu, the
Viscount (Motono's speech shows these re- futes the prodigious and malicious calumnies former Minister from China in Tokyo. Al-
lations in a favourable Vght. which German diplomatists have put into though Mr. Lu Chung-yu stated that his
"Le Temps" rel'es upon the cfear-sight- circulation regarding the relation of Rus- trip is being taken for the benefit of his wife's
edness and experience of the Japanese sia and Great Britain? health, the Chinese newspapers point out that
Minister for Foreign Affairs to further im- he is a member of the Parliament and there-
prove these Fefedoflfc, so that his country fore they consider that his visit must have
may bnYig all its resources against the M. Pichon, formerly Minister tor Foreign political significance, in view of the strict
common foe. Affairs writes: "The whole speech was
measures being taken to prevent the absence
The Tokyo Government, which has made that of a delivery by .a statesman, wiio
of members of Parliament from the sessions'
the Allies agree upon Japan's particular aims thoroughly knows Europe and
especially
Russia where he counts many in order that the constitution's question may
in the war, has no greater interest than to France and
be settled, as well as other important
contribute to and hasten a victory. In friends." matters.
the presence of Germany's redoubled ef- M. Pichon is much impressed with the
•

fort. "Le Temps" concludes, Japan will srreat

wisdom of the step taken by Viscount
Motono in making this public statement. An statement giving a full ac-
doubtless still] further increase her own ef- official
forts.
"Coming as it does from a man of his Japan
count of the negotiations between
experience, it will inc'te us to continue co- and the
and China re Chengchiatun affair
k:okusai-hava8 operation wiltih the Japanese, and to make 1

settlement was given out at

Paris, Jan. —
Commenting
29. in "Le their assistance bring fortib all the practi-
even after
terms
2l/o years
of its
the Foreign Office on Jan. 26.
Petit Journal" on Viscount Motono's cal! results it involves, _

Tbe statement consists of the official diplc-

speech in tine Japanese Diet, last Tuesday, exhaustive struggle."
 THE JAPAN WKKKLY MAIL
matie documents exchanged between Jap-' t io„ was formally transmitted to the C;r,i-
the negotiations going on between the
anesc Minister, Huron llayashi, and Dr. noL by (lu> Fon u 0(1in ()n ,,.,„ o
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Japanese and American luianeial repre- ,

;

Wu Ting-fang, the Chinese Foreign Min-j It waa rep0 rted s ome time ago that Mr. sentatives and the conclusion of the four
ister and is very lengthy one containing
Liu Tsung-yu would' come t> Japan in power consortium conference which is to
ten official documents exchanged between big
capacity &s rq)re8e ntativo of the Com- take place in London early this month.
the plenipotentiaries
r of the
-
two Govern-
jt ... ^ ,
1

,
munications r>aiik. of which he is a share-, The "Tokyo Asahi's" correspondent at ,
, . . .

. \ , T
ments between .January 5 and January New York transmits a dispatch outlining
2l\ this year. The negotiations were con- holdcr wlth viow to negotiating with
;
11
the contents of the negotiation^ re Americo-
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eluded on January 22, when both sides Japanese capitalists and business men JapanesG economic co-operation in China,
came to terms on the following condi- interested in commercial and industrial now in progress between Japanese capi-
j

tmns: undertakings in China, about the middle talists and American capitalists at -New
That the commander of the 28th army of next
,Vpn '
mQnth j tbat York. According to the dispatch the ob-
1^ visit had nothing to do with diploma- ject of the proposes joint enterprise in
^^ M
maided
,

China is the dredging of the gieat Cia-

m*. i'xi m
That the officers .i /-ii
of the Chinese army
• tie affairs nor had it any political signi :
;

canal in Shantung Province which

., . . , . . r,
„ n 1
,.
hcanee, his vis.t being si trip] y to appro;) en nese ,
.
, ,

, , , ,

who are responsible tor the ttfii&nt shal'

Japanege 5uginess men with the object of was contracted for some time ago between
,

be punished according to the dwiatos of opening up closer economic relationship the Chinese Government and Messrs. .Sims
law; those who are directly responsible between Japan aud cbimu In tbe ]igbt
Cary Co., of the American Banking Cor- ;
J

for ihc incidentj beins; given a severer of poration. On account of the protest of
the Peking dispatch referred to, it is |

penalty than those less responsible. the Japanese Government, the American
surmised that the Chinese Government ha s
1

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That the Chinese Government shah dec ided to avail of the intended visit of syndicate dropped the plan and invited
issue an instruction to the Chinese army Japan to make the enterprise a jo nt
Mr Liu Tsun !

and bag commiss i ned

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and Liana s sumects ordering them to ac- undertaking of Japanese and American
' &
, .
+ i • •
J
,. x . nim with the mission to pay its respect
.

capitalists on the terms that of the total

^
,

cord proper corcial treatment to those

fQ {he Mw j
Japans iroops and subjects ie<id>iig m< mier Count Teraucllii At the same time; capital amounting to J1,00U,UUU yen,
required in the work, American capitalists
the ;u no where th -y have th* ngnt of- ig
D11 nCe ',-
^
xm rstood that tne Cbinese Goven> will find 6,000,000 yen and Japanese capi-
™ Ci lt
i l!
that the militarv governor oi Muk-
J * ,f
Iment has decided to present a decoration talists the balance, the work of dredging
tt
,
-n , , .
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to LL.LJV1. the Emperor through the Chi- to be carried out by an American syn-
i

n
m
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-r. •
, .

proper manner an °
Mr. Liu ^
de n shall manliest
apologv, which shall be made at Eyojun
Minister i n Tokyo
!
^e Tsung- dicate.
. .

In this connection the Japanese

.

yu is expected to reach here before tbe financiers hold an opinion that the Japan-
1

(Port Arthur) to the Governor General of

middle of this month.
Kwanturjg and As d;panese Omsul-Gene- ese should take up the enterprise jointly
ra' at Mukden, the ways and ni3.in.3 of with British capitalists, to which proposal
t' odering the "M
rpology to h* decided
It is generally expected that consequent
U P°£ the conclusion of the long standiii
the Americans have no objection. In fact
K the discre bo f ihe Military Governoi problem they welcome the proposition. The Chi-
.( of the Chengchiatun affair the nese Government, however, desires that
]\j u kden
Imperial Government will now start its new Japanese capitalists merely supply capi-
That the Chinese Government shall pay
measures toward China in pursuance of the work being taken up as an
a sum of 100 dollars to the Japanese tal,

merchant Yoshimoto by way of consola-

its professed friendly policy. As regards American enterprise. Negotiations are
China's internal affairs, the Government pending on that point The negotia-
tion for the damage sustained on account still .

will not take any step to interfere, but tions are being carried on between Mr.
of the incident.
will take the attitude of an onlooker, as Eijiro Ono, vice-president of the Japam
Bespecting tbe question of the engage-
declared by Viscount Motono, Foreign Industrial Bank, and Mr. Strain, of the
ment of military advisers and tbe conces-
sion of police right proposed by the Japan-
Minister, at the last sitting of the Diet. American Banking Corporation and other
ese Government the Chinese Government In future the Japanese Government will, American capitalists. The scheme is
refused Japan's demands on the ground it is believed, take steps to give as much ' mainly supported by Baron Shibusawa
that tbe establishment of Japanese police financial aid' as possible to the Chinese
|
and Baron Sakatani, who represent the*
stations in Manchuria was prejudicial to Government, and for the furtherance ot |
Japanese capitalists.
China's suzerainty, but China declared tha t purpose, the Goevrnment will take |
Baron Shibusawa, who is the chief pro-
its "intention to engage more Japanese measures to facilitate a speedy conclusion moter of the proposed Americo-Japanese
police advisers in the service of the pro-|°f e four powers' loan pending between
j

^ economic co-operation, talking on the sub-

vincial Government of Mukden in the the Chinese Government and the quintuple j
ject makes the following remarks:
future. As regards the question of the consortium. But as Britain, France or To form an economic combination be-
engagement of military advisers, the Chi-' Russia are unable to advance any large tween Japan and America for economic
nese Government has flatly refused amount" to China as they are involved in enterprises in China is the first step to-
Japan's demand, stating that China is 1 the war, which circumstance interferes wards realising the establishment of closer
already engaged a Japanese military ad- with their investment in purposes other friendly relations between Japan and the
viser in tbe office of the Military Gov- than their direct and immediate requisi- United States. On the occasion of his
ernor of Mukden. tions, there is a necessity of relying on visit to tbe United States the year before
the financial aid of the United States to last the Baron persuaded, many influential
A Peking dispatch says that the Chi- [fill the gap, aud already negotiations are, American financiers and publicists with
jiese Government, availing of tbe oppor-jit is said, going on between Japan and that opinion, and after bis return home
tunity offered bv the settlement of the America for the purpose of economic co- tbe Baron preached this heory among the
j
1

Chengcbiatun has decided to dis-J operation between the two countries to-
affair, prominent officials Government and
of the
patch ,a special envoy to Japan, Mr. Tin 'ware China. It is learned that the nego- Japanese
influential financiers. The
Tsung-yu, ex-Minister to Tokyo, or Mr. tiations referred to aim at establishing an
j
Baron's opinion met with warm approval
'.Vang Ta-hsieh, also a former Minister arrangement between the United States and support from Jud^e Gary, an au-
j

to Tokyo, will be appointed. and Japan for co-operating in the develop- thority in the American economic world,
Tnformation ba« reached the Foreign men of the economic resources in China I who took great interest in the Baron's sug-
Office that the Chinese Government has by giving joint support to China, apart gestion and used his influence for the re-
decided to dispatch to Japan Mr. Liu from the four powers' loan question to
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alization of the proposition. Finally, he

Tsung-yu commissioned with an official which the American aapitaltislte will also succeeded in moving many influential
mission connected with the advancement become a party, it is expected. At any American financiers and publicists, and
of friendlv relations between Japan ar.<*|rate, the economic policy of the Terauchi even the American Government, which ap-
China. The envov ig expected to leave Ministry towards China is expected to be preciated tbe value of the proposition and
Peking on the 30th inst. The informa- gradually formulated with the progress of understood its practical adaptability.
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76 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 3, 1917

But in effecting this purpose it is most PRINCE CHIN6 DIES IN CHINA OVER After holding various high posts in the

necessary that the two nations hide their

EIGHTY Central Government he was appointed in

interests and try main- 1900 Prime Minister and Minister of

mutual
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selfish to
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
Foreign Affair s and then appointed Min-
tain an attitude of true and sincere co- —
Peking, Jan. 29. Prince Ching, who has
ister of Keungkuei (member of the Grand
operation, but for .which it is. impossible been seriously ill for some days, died here
to realize the end and aim of harmonious to-day!
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Council of State) in 1902, directing all
co-operation between two peoples and gam Prince Ching, whose death was announced important affairs of state as the senior
yesterday in our telegraph columns, wias the
the eventual object of promoting the fri-1 elder statesman with greater influence than
endly relations between them. For re- last of the great pillars of the late Im-
i

alizing that purpose, says the Baron,
there must be some proper objects for
making investment on a joint enterprise
between the wo countries.
connection, the Baron
In this
perial dynasty of China. Owing to the the. late Li Hung-chang and Chang Chi-
brevity of the telegraphic news nothing tung. At the time of the Boxer trouble
is known as to the cause of death, although of 1899 the Prince negotiated with the
it is known the Prince had been ill for" representatives of the Powers and settled
suggests some time past. the terms of peace and again on the oc-
!

the establishment of a central bank in

The late Prince Ching who was in his casion of the Russo-Japanese war the
81st year, did not belong to the lineage Prince negotiated with the late Marquis
China and the reform of currency system |

of China, which are the works of fore-

of the Princes of the Blood of the Im- Komura for the settlement of various
perial House of China, and was therefore agreements and arrangements between
most importance to China as well as to for-
eign traders interested in China, and form not of the hereditary line. Born the son J apan and China. Perhaps the Prince
and appropriate of Prince Ching, the 17th son of the late was the only man of all the Chinese
an object most adequate j

for the purpose of joint undertaking to Emperor Chien Lung,

he raised himself Princes who had participated in impor-
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Japanese and American capitalists in from a statesman to the rank of prince jtant political and diplomatic affairs ol
view of their close economic relations with by his rare ability and distinguished ser- state.
I
He rendered many meritorious ser-
China. The Baron's suggestion has been vices to the state. The direct cause of hisj
vices to his country by his great ability

recognised as ideal and practical by the rise and promotion was his meritorious and tact; besides he commanded immense
authorities of the two Governments and influence and popularity in the Imperial
influential Japanese and American capi- House of China and among the Chineso
talists and publicists, but as the question people.
is one of the problems involved in the After the demise of the late Em-
four powers' loan proposal, negotiations press Dowager and during the re-
must be opened with the four power con- gency of Prince Chung his
. in-
sortium by the capitalist^ of the two coun- fluence gradually began to wane until
tries, if they want to take up the work he completely lost his former prestige and
as the object of their economic departure popularity on account of his unlaudable
in China, and by frank exchange of views, public conduct at the time of the dethrone-
the enterprise must be made a separate ment of the young Emperor as the result
question from the interests of the four of the first revolution. With his great
power consortium. The Baron doubts influence and ability Prince Ching could not
whether the present Ministry is ready to maintain the dignity and prestige of the
Imperial dynasty of the Ching Line,
take such a steady and advanced policy
which was overthrown by the revolution-
in dealing with economic questions in
ary influence after 300 years' continued
China.
prosperity. For his failure he Avas im-
peached by almost, the whole of the Chi-
PANAMA CANAL AND ARMED MERCHANTMEN nese nation, and yielding to the influence
of the revolutionary elements, he abandon-
ed his political ambitions and retired to
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE lead a s e duded life seeking his own and
—
Washington, Jan. 24. In future, mer- his family's safety in the British conces-
cantile vessels armed solely for defence The Late Prince Ching sion in Tientsin, quite regardless of the
will be accorded the same treatment as frequent attempts for the restoration of
other merchantmen plying in the Panama exploits in connection with the famous the Imperial dynasty promoted by the
Canal. Kaipin rebellion, in which he rendered loyal and devout followers of the former
The War Department here to-day sent distinguished services to the state by tak- Imperial Govemnment.
a notification to the above effect to the ing an active part in the subjugation of
Since then the name and popularity of
Governor of the Canal Zone. The ques- the rebel force. Soon after the pacifica- the
prince have entirely gone and he was
tion cropped up recently by the applica- tion of the rebellion he entered the Cabi-
living in utter obscurity. As a diploma-
tion of the Japanese Government for per- net holding a minislterial portfolio in the
tist the late Prince was no friend of Japan,
mission for Japanese armed merchantmen Central Government and came to yield but was knoAvn for his anti-Japanese
to pass through the Canal. great sway in the politics of China, mean- principles, he was the object of the hatred
while making rapid progress on his way of the revolutionists and while Dr. Sun
to distinction, being created a Prince in Yat-sen was hiding, in Japan as
U.S. WITHDRAWS FROM MEXICO recognition of his great services to the political refugee the Prince applied to the
State on the occasion of the diamond late Prince Ito requesting the latter to
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE jubilee of the late Empress Dowager, expel the revolutionary Jeade-r from this
iWashington, Jan. 28. The —
War Depart- the mother of the late Emperor Kuang country. It is reported that the Prince
ment to-day announces the withdrawal of Hsu and a remarkable woman who had amassed a great fortune and was in posses-
General Pershing's force of United States practically held the sceptre of the "Middle sion of a vast tract of land in Manchuria,
troops from Mexico. Kingdom" for years a s the regent of the besides holding immense cash deposits at
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE puppet Emperor Kuang Hsu. Towards the Bank of England and the Russo-Chi-
—
El Paso, Jan. 28. The movement of
the end of
he was
the Imperial dynasty of China nese Bank, said to amount to twelve mil-
given a special honour being ac- lion yen each. His son Hsun visited thia
American troops from Field Headquarters
corded the treatment due to a hereditary country over ten years ago as a special
at Coloniadublan towards the Border has
Prince in appreciation of his invaluable envoy of the former Imperial Court oi
uegum. General Villa's troops are reported
to be following in 'the wake as the force services to the state since the days of the China and also visited the Industrial Ex-
of General PersMng withdraws. late Emperor Kuang Hsu. hibition at Osaka several years ago.
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INK JAPAN WEEKLY MAN.

VOICES OF THE PRESS SURPRISING IGNORANCE PREMIER AGAIN HAULLD OVER THE COALS
The "Asahi" is surprised at the ignor- The "Yorozu" declares that the dissolu-
HOW TO HELP THE ALLIES
ance of Count Terauchi and the Klder tion of tho Diet is uoL the proper thing
1 ho "Jiii welcomes the plan of send- ,,, . ,. . ... ., ... ,
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Statesmen oi the be done at this moment, and it is re-
political situation ot to- to
iug a relief mission
:.t
to the allied
the fronts, and also the resolution pass-
forces
^ Tho Kouselkai which hus the that Count TeraucEJ and his
cabinet Ministers did not resign at this
uiajority memberg iu lLo Lowcr Hou8e|
grettable

ed at the Houses of Peers and Repre- tbo Koluuninto and a part of the Kosei- opportunity. The paper says that there
seutatives to express our sincere sympathy k a i declared themselves against tho Tera-
(
is no proper reason for dissolving the Diet,
aud more-over Count Terauchi requeotcd
and appreciation to the other powers of the uchi Cahinet, and even tho Seiyukai stat-
II.1.M. the Emperor to dissolve tne Diet
Allies, but the paper says that the Japan- cd that it is against the non-party Cabinet,
before tho bill of want of confidence was|

ese Government and public should realize while in the present crisis the party de-
properly discussed in the Diet.
the moro important duly Japan has to- cided to take a neutral course. Tho.
The "Yorozu" says thait recently
ward the allied powers. majority of the Japanese public is again-
Japan has made much material progress
Their is no doubt that the final victory st the Terauchi Cabinet. From these;
and also many other things show improve-
will ho won by the Allied powers, facts, it can be seen that the majority oi
ment, but political circles have not pro-j

but ill is equally clear that it will the Diet after the coming general election,
gressed, and since Count Terauchi became
I

take talamy more monrtJhs to end tha w m

be als0 aga i nst fa Terauchi Cabinet,
present war. To enable the Allies to keep Instea(1 of signing themselves, the Cabi- Premier, degeneration is .ecu m political j

wm
the final ana ue members ordered
affairs. The Count disregarded the Diet
on fighting until they t the dissolution of the and the political parties, and even at the
glorious victory, the "Jiji" declares the Dietj and intend
j

tQ cont i nue govern- resolution by the majority of the members

Japanese public should be willing to makej ment which ig not sup 0r ted by the ma-'
p of the House of Representatives, he re-
sacrifices. 'jority of the parties and the public.
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fused to resign and dissolved the Diet.

There are three ways of helping tha The future of the polit cal situation is
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The dissolution of the Diet can only bo

Allies, to despatch Japanese armies to the, very interesting. At present the attitude of made when the opinion of the public dif-
front, to give the financial backing to the the Seiyukai is doubtful. It stated that
j

fers from that of the Government on some

allied powers, and to supply them with principally it is against the non-party Cabi-
important question, and at present there
munitions and other necessary materials, net, but did not join in the movement aga-
is no important problem to warrant the
The paper declares that it is impossible inst the Cabinet, and in some quarters it
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predicted that Seiyukai will support

dissolution. The unpopularity of the pre-
to send the Japanese Army to the front, is the
sent Cabinet is recognized by the entire
and Japan is unable to assist the allied the Cabinet in the next session of Diet.
If the Seiyukai becomes the Cabinet or- public, and the paper asks what the Tera-
powers in .this matter, but in the two re-
ganization and obtains assistance from the uchi Cabinet expects to gain by dissolv-
maining ways, Japan will be able to give
Government, the party might increase its ing the Diet.
encouragement and assistance to the allied members in Parliament in the coining ge-
There i s no hope for the Cabinet to win
countries to enable them to win the final neral election. If such a case happens, the
the larger support of the D.et by the
victory as soon as possible for the interest Cabinet will announce that it has the sup-
special general election, says the
of themselves and of Japan. port of the majority of the public. The "Yorozu", and
the only result of the dis-
The present war is costing a great deal coming general election will be the testing
solution will be the continued existence
to all. the allied powers, and even Eng- stone of the general conception of the public
of the Terauchi Cabinet. The paper be-
land, the richest of all belligerent nations, regarding constitutional government.
lieves that the Terauchi Cabinet intends
is meeting with difficulty in obtaining The "Asahi" hopes that the Seiyukai
to give the similar administration to the
will announce its policy, before the General
sufficient foreign credit, and an assistance
election, as its attitude will confuse the people of Japan, as Count Terauchi gave
given in this direction will help the al-
voters. The party at present is saying to the Koreans in the past.
lied' forces far more than the despatch of
that it is against the non-party Cabinet and In the history of Japanese politics, the
a few soldiers to the front. The Japanese the voters might ca-t their vote fo<r the Sei-
Diet has been dissolved several times, bub
public should realize the importance of yukai believing that the party is against
the paper states that never before was the
giving the allied powers the financial as- the present Cabinet. However if the Sei; Diet dissolved
on such an unrea-cnable
sistance at this moment, and Japan will yukai changes its policy after election and ground. The late Prince Ito organized
raot fw'fil her dulty "n wlie present war un- comes to the support of the Cabinet, the many
Cabinets but whenever he was op-
less she comes to the aid of the allied voter; of the country would be cheated by
posed by the Diet, he willingly resigned.
powers financially. the Seiyukai. The paper hopes that the
Seiyu-kai will not take such a low-down
The paper hopes that the public will
Again in the matter of the supply of
elect their own candidates in the coming
munitions and other articles, Japan stands policy, and before the general election
frankly announce its attitude towards the election and keep their own representatives
in a position to be able to assist the fight-
cahinet and let the voters know clearly its in the Diet. However long Count Tera-
ing alMes. With the increase of the de- policy. uchi desires to keep his present position,
mand for guns and munitions, the pr'ce when the entire public is against him,
of all commodities has made a rapid' ad-
he cannot hold his ground much longer. 1

vance, and even in England' the price of with more munitions and Avar
materials.

general commodities went up almost 80

The "Jiji" declares that it is a capital
idea to despatch the relief mission to the SEIYUKAI MAY SUPPORT CABINET
p<tr cent, since the beginning of the war,
allied forces and aliso to send the recarJt The "Jiji" says that it is likely that the
and in France it is more than 90 per cent.
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resolution passed at the Houses of Peers Seiyukai will support the Cab net in the
AVh^e at present the Allies have sufficient
and Representatives, but the practical and general election and the e >xt session of the
supply of munitions, it is clear that the
moi t affective assistansaei Japan can give, Diet, and declares that if the present Cabi-
demand for munitions will phenomenally
and should give to the powers, is the net recognizes the import mce of the sup-
mcneasie ag^isoon as the allied nations take
financial aid and war supplies. The port of a political party and desires to have
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up aggressive measures.
material aid is the most essiential at tlrs the support of the Seiyukai. they should!
In the past, Japan has given the allied
moment, and the paper hopes that the do it openlv and publicly rnnonnce the fact
countries assistance m
sending munitions Government
and public of the country will that in future the Terauchi Cab'net will
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and giving financial aid, but the "Jiji" be supported by the Seiyukai. But the
the position
realize
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pre- of Japan in the
hclicv « Mint,
,
what Jiaipunl did in the past in an £ endeavour to give the
recent indications show that they are se-
sent war> fight-
these directions is not yet sufficient, and cretly negotiating for the support of the
ing allies, the best possible financial aid
the public as well as the Soivukai. and while proudly announcing
Government of a.nd send much supplies aisi possible.
|ais
Japan, should pay more attention to our There their being non-party, they are secretly
is no better way to show true ap-
asking for party support. The "Jiji" de-
duty in the present war, and give more preciation of the efforts of the allied
clares that if the Cabinet wants the support
assistance to the Allied powers, <rivin<?
them forces, andl express our sincere sympathy of the Seiyukai, they should openly join
moro financial aid and supplying them towards them
hands with the Seiyukai.
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78 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, [February, 3, 1917

THE JAPAN SOCIETY AM ERIC AN RED CROSS BAZAAR THIS H.U.M.S. HYUGA TAKES TO WATER AT
MONTH NAGASAKI
At monthly meeting of the Japan
the
London last month, the Japanese
Society in Great interest is being taken in the The battleship Hyuga was successfully
Ambassador, Viscoum Chinda was prevent- American Red Cross Bag Bazaar,
to be launched on Jan. 27 at the Mitsu-
ed from pwsid ng owing to urgent diplo- held
matic affairs, as announced by telegram at
^ ^
Imperial Hotel on Saturday, bishi Dock, Nagasaki in the presence of
;
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Februa?y 1|$h Xhe Bazaar win Qpen at h.I.H. Prince Higashifushimi, and oHher
^^
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the tme. Mr. S. Sawada, however, tooki

^ forenoon n
preicnt d stmguished guests. i

h:s chief's place and read the following many Tea will be
attractive features. The Hyuga is a sister ship of the battle-
message from, the Ambassador :
—
served during the afternoon, and there ship Ise
which was launched at Kobe last
j

Asking your indulgence for a short while. wil l he a dance in the evening. ;

November, and one of the biggest ships in

I wish to avail myself of the present op-
The main booths for the bazaar will
1

the Japanese Navy. She has a displace-

poTtunitv-th, first one I have .ever had-
be °P ened th e ball-room, and the whole
,

ment
,
of 31,260
»
tons, and,
is 683 feet long
„ ... will be under the distinguished
° patronage 1

to express to you the sense ,ot my high b ap-

r „ rp ,. r , .

'of lheir Excellencies, Viscountess Moto- and 94 feet wide.

r She carries twelve four-
.
j.
.

preciaton of the honour you have done me; n0) Lady Lily Greene>
by electing me a9 like President of the Japan Madame Kegnault.
Guthrie and teen-inoh guns, and 39 auxiliary guns. She
The Executive Corn- is designed to develop a speed of twenty-
j
^
Society I wlfsh also to take this occasion mittee
. consists of about twenty ladies, three knots, and the .engine will develop
j

to offer you my hearty corgratulat on on The executive officers are Mrs. Post Whee- 45,000 h.p. at the shaft.
ler chairman; Mrs. McRory Jones, vice-
the continued success and prosperity of the The work on the Hyuga was started in
chairman Mrs. B. W. Fleisher, secretary, May. 1915.
Japan Society. My experience as am ac.ual It is noteworthy that the en-
and Mrs. R. M. Moss, treasurer. lire materials used in the construction and
member of the Society is extremely linvted
The following is a list of the booths equipment of the battleship were made in
as you all know we'll. But my acquaint-
ance with has been of much
it longer dura- and the main committee in charge of each, Japan, as it became impossible to obtain
but not possible at this time to foreign material on account of the war rag-
tion. For many years I have known the it is give
Japan Society of London, and the splend d the names of
all the ladies connected with ing in Europe. Both the Ise and Hyuga
end
work- it has done for ,he encouragement of the undertaking. A large number from will be placed in actual service at the
Tokyo and Yokohama are taking a most of this year
or early next year. With the
the study of Japan, eontr buting at the
const-Miction of the Iso and Hyugja, the
same idme to the dissemination in this coun- active part.
try of the needed knowledge about, your
main fleet of the Japanese Navy is nearlng
Vanity Fair Booth Mesdames Post :
completion.
distant ally. There k no doubt that in so Wheeler, Welles, Fleisher, and Mann
doing you have indirectly, but effectually
Among the notables who attended the
Bags and Miscellaneous Booth; Mes- launching ceremony held Jan. 'Zl at
Tendered vaJ'uaible s&rv'oea in the interest of dames Irons,
Moss, Kadono, and Komuro Nagasaki, were Admiral Baron Shimamura.
the cultivation of those feelings of friend-
Doll Booth: Mrs. F. J. Home, Comtesse Admiral Toc'hiuehi, Admiral Nakano, and
ship and goodwill which ex'st so happily be-
Delia Faille, Mrs. Matsukata and Mrs. others. When the Hyuga glided imo the
tween our two nations.
Nishimura. water sm'd the cheers of fittotteanda of peo-
It is indeed a source of genuine gratifi-
White Elephant Booth: Mesdames Ta- ple, gathered at the Dock, the waishps
cation to all of us that there has never been
kamine, Cunningham Hall, Baldwin. Hig- Hizen, Slnkishima. Mikasa, Chitose and
any tme in the whole history of our inter-
Mokagi, gave the signal to the other ves-
course, wheini the bonds of fraternal feelings ginbotham and Healing.
Bed Cross Booth: Mine. Brvliuski. sels in harbour to salute the addition to
between us have been so close and strong as
the Japanese Navy.
to-day when our relations wiih 'each, other Baroness Ito and Mrs. Messer.
;

Art B >oth; Mesdames Howard, Keane,

When the ceremony was over a banquet
have been in so perfect accord with the
wa* held at the docks for one thousand in-
spirit olf the Treaty of Alliance, by which Frazar, and de Champmori.
vited gueste.
our mutual international interest* are Candy Booth: Mesdames Swift, Nito-
bound and safeguarded so well. I am one
be, Tensler, Welbourn, and Miss Schere- A "WATER" SCHOOL' FOR TOKYO
of those, who beFeve in that somewluu trite,
schewsky.
but none the less tine, ep gram Knowledge
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,
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begets fr'endtfnip." The truth of the epi-

Travellers' Booth: Mesdames F. W. A plan is now being mooted for the
gram will boj'd good as well with .nations Home, Payne, Marshall-Martin and A. T. establishment of a "Water" School ih To-
a s with individuals. Wo know how well Wright. kyo by Mr. Kikuchi, Kyobashi and his
this point 'bias been proved by the pasr. Tea Room and Booth: Mesdames J. suggestion has been welcomed in various
achievements of the Society. be Russell Kennedy, Hobart-Hampden, F. O. quarters.
It is to It is said that those who live !

hoped with confidence that will continue Stewart,

it McRory Jones, and Miss Thomp- on the water number 40,000 in Tokyo, !

to con tribute even increasingly to the same son. while the number of cliildren who have
There is always ample room for its
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end. Dance Committee Mesdames Moss, attained the school age is 6,000 at present,
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activities along that line. When we come Welles, Jones, Fleisher, and Odell.
most of whom, however, are hindered
to tihink of it, Ave shall really be surprised
known here
A number of other ladies are actively from attending school for either financial
to realise how very little is
assisting these committees in various ways. The contem-
after aill concerning Japan. I venture to or geographical reasons.
The proceeds of the whole will go to
submit thai you do not know one tenth as plated "Water"' School intends to give
much about us as we do nbout you, let it the American Red Cross in England and education to those unfortunate boys and
be said without reproach. T|. is bnjly too France. The admission will be 20 sen girls and! in view of the regret table fact
natural that such should be the case. We and the tickets for the dance will be 2 that such a large number of children of
have so much to learn and so little to teach. yen for one person and 3 yen for a couple. school age remain uneducated, the estab-
We lost so many ceir,lturu>« by our -"lf-im- The dance tickets will include supper. lishment of the school is considered to be
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posed and self-contended seclusion that we Many novelties are being planned each of the most urgent necessity. ;

must foe up and be doing in making up the t^oth ^ev surprises and. of course.
Host time, f we mean, as we 'most certanly temptations,
do, to i:eep abreast wifth the progress of tlie
OSAKA TO HAVE MUSEUM
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would.. If left alone to the natural ten- _

rlency of things, the exchange of interna- that the difference 'n this respect should be Osaka will soon have the biggest and
t onal knowledge, which is a pro- requisite, minimised as much as possible, and that; finest commercial museum in Japan.
: Trie
of iniVmiatkwiaH friendship, will nlwavs re-; more encouragement may with advantage museum now under construction will be
ma n too onesided to be entirely sound and be given in this country to the study and completed by March next and bo thrown
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solid. Do not misunderstand me. I do not acquirement of information on Japan and! open to the public -next year. TV' new
mean to contend that such exchange should her people. Now this is exactly what the commercial museum under the eon rol o'
be kept perfectly even between us. From Japan Soc'ety doe?. It is with, this hope, the Osaka prefectural authorities it is sa d
the nature of the case there would be iniei- that I now permit myself to extend to the will be equipped better than the govern
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ther reason nor necessity for such a conten- Japan Society my warm wishes fo r the fit Commere'al Mu-nun attached to the m
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tion. What I do mean to say is pnfly this: fullest measures of success and prosperity. Department of Agr culture and Commerce.
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STANDING RO ft M AT A PREMIUM which he under- done sonic clever acting on other occasions,
as difficult a role as that

AT ROSI S took last night. showed remarkable but in DO better presentation, and Mr.
lie
reserve force where "Posket" must always W.E.L. Sweet, who in addition to the >

bo subject to repression if ho is to bring duous duties an stage manager go adiuii-

"Standing Poom Only" wa s the sign
out the best there is in the part. Proba- ably carried) out, undertook this most ex-
at the box office of Rosi's Theatre ou
bly when better used to the acoustics Mr. cellent part and did Lt well as well as
Jan. 27 long before the curtain rose on Rabbitt
—
will be able to use his voice to he has done in heavier ro ea in ihe past,
'"The Magistrate" given by members ol belter advantage in the various emotions which is saying no little.
the Tokyo Amateur Dramatic Club under through which he has to pass, but this, Of the minor parts, Mr. Keifsnider,
the very capable stage management of Mr. is a criticism that might be directed again- as "Inspector Messiter" deserves the lion's
W. E. L. Sweet, the Secretary of the Club. st, or as a suggestion to, nearly every mem- share .of praise and' got it last nigu f though
It was "American Night" and right I'cr of the cast in last night's performance. he was run a close second in that old
royally did the American communities ot It is probably the fault of the house and favourite of the Tokyo Stage, Mr. A.W.
Tokyo and Yokohama show their appre- not of the actors themselves though under- Medley, who was appav«jntly as much at
ciation of the "cause" and of the efforts pitching is the most natural fault of the home as a Fuuch waiter i>: a French
of the ladies and gentlemen who have amateur. Be that as it may,, it is cer- Hotel In Louden as he has proved himself
given up so much of their time and their tain that Mr. Uahbitt gave earnest of to be as "Shy ock" or "Mathias" or in-
talents to the preparation and the pre- ability and assurance that his second and deed any one id the many bV parts he
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sentation of the clever farce-comedy which third night performances will be about the has taken with so much cr*\\: to the
has stood the tost of years and survived, best comedy acting yet seen here among amafjur stage t-nd pleasure to his aifdi-
to delight audiences when
it is in as cap- the amateurs. en'-et,
able charge as it was Saturday night.
last "Bullamy" the other magistrate, who Other minor parts well taken were
The house was filled to the further consumes "jujubes" as a diet, taken by "Wyke", by Mr. Aveyard who always w'll
line of the furthermost seats. The boxes Mr. James Mason, was no disappointment, j
be remembered for his fine work in "Beau-
were occupied, the orchestra stalls were Mr. Mason has appeared in most of the ty and the Barge", by Mr. Cahusac as
packed and even the standing room usual- plays given by the Dramatic Club and in "Wormingfon" the magistrate's clerk and
ly given up to the accommodation of the other performances. Always he has made by Mr. Heath who as a "Bobby" or rather
loungers was taken up by an interested it known to his audiences that he was as the two Bobbies of the play was wel-

and 'much amused audience, which in capable of bigger things and last night he comed when he came and regretted when
common with the rest of the house enjoyed proved it to complete satisfaction; It is he left. Mr. Kennedy made the most of
every minute of the performance. his role as "Blond" the Maitre D'Hotel
not a long part but it is one that opens
For a first night everything went with the fun of the play and Mr. Mason in des Princes.
remarkable smoothness. Taken as a whole this succeeded.
the part s were evenly presented and well MIND THE RUSH
Only four ladies are called for in "The
played, the scenery was adequate though Magistrate",
"Agatha Posket", taken by
not elaborate, because, it was stated, the
Mrs. Mason, has' the lead and Mrs. Mason "Wanted a Man of irregular conduct
committee of the club felt that any extra- having an established reputation for be-
easily asserted her right to the position.
ordinary expenditure would be taking ing a troublesome fellow and given up
Her whole performance was excellent.
away from the net profits destined for the by his parents. Personally apply at our
She found in Mrs. Nonweiler, taking the
relief of the sufferers in Serbia, Rumania firm between 4 and 5 a.m."
part of "Agatha's" sister "Charlotte", a
and elsewhere in the Near East. But it This strange ad appeared in some of the
bouncing English girl with a notably heal-
was adequate, and in making the state- influential Tokyo dailies recently. The
thy appetite, a strong support as might
ment that the expenditure on scenery was man who gave this advertisement is Mr.
have been expected from an amateur ac-
limited, there is intention only to reflect Watanabe, a big oil merchant in Kanda.
tress of the marked' ability and experience
credit cn the executives of the Dramatic Questioned by reporters as to his real in-
of Mrs. Nonweiler. The two ladico
Club. The Mitsukoshi orchestra played j

tention in giving his advertisement such

partake of most of their miseries in com-
excellently during the intermissions which eccentric wording, Mr. Watanabe keeps
mon throughout the performance, and,
were not too long under the circumstances. silence, but insists on his motive being
upon them depends largely the successful
The costuming was good the make-up filling in
j

;
of the comedy. The scene in a very serious one.
excellent, and the acting fully up to the

m
the restaurant of The Hotel des Princes!
standard of anything the Club has done
on Meek Street, London when the police
up to the present.
make their raid, was particularly well!

,
The surprise of the evening was the
work of Mr. Norman in the role of "Cis",
the precoc ous youth whose mother has
presented with the help of the ladies.
Another lady of the cast must by no (
mi i
taken live years off his age in order to
means to be regarded as taking place
lower than any one of the others of either
reduce her own on her second marriage.
sex, for Mis s Swift as "Beatie", thev lit-
Mr. Norman has played before the Tokyo
tle music mistress, was chaining in every Ashamed to Go Out. Could Hard-
Dramatic Club audiences on a number of
occasions, but, not up to the present, have
particular. She gave the first and the ly Sleep. Healed L j Guticura.
last .impressions and her gracefulne;s, the
his abilities been put to such a test as
that of last night. The part is difficult, naivete and the tout ensemble of her pre- "My trouble began by lar-;e red pimples
appearing on my face. It ra pidly got worse
for it requires a personality almost as sentation of the part reflect the highest and it was a sight. I was
varied as "Jekyl and Hyde", but from the credit on her and give assurance of better ashamed to o out, and I
thin us to come the future of the
in could hardly s 2 p. The pim-
time of his entrance in Eton jacket and ples used to iich something
shorts through the restaurant scene and amateur stage in Tokyo. and rr Iter came out,
terrible
Mrs. Sweet always good in whatever which would < ause the most
up to the finale when his years are restor- is
agonizing itching.
ed to him, Mr. Norman played the part she undertakes and she certainly did we rl "A friend tc.'i me to write

wirh fare and the technique of an old and made the most of -the small part ot a sample of Cutieura Soap
for
and Ointment. After the first
hand. Popham, maid who reads "Bow Bells"
the 1

application my face began to stop itching.

"Cis" found an excellent foil and sup- and sees her hatedrival carry off "Cis" I bought some moro Soap and Ointment

the object of her housemaidenly affections. and my face was healed." (Signed) Ernest
port in "Posket" "The Magistrate" of the Uoberts, 54 Leyshon St., Graig, Ponty-
author, played bv Mr. J. A. Rabbitt, who Two characters loom large throughout pridd, S. Wales, July 29, 1915.

made a name for himself last night as a
•real comedy character actor. Mr. Rabbitt
has been seen before, but has not up to the
present been entrusted with anything like
the second act which gives the scene in
the restaurant and the raid. These are
"Colonel Lukyn" and "Captain Vale"
taken respectively by Mr. Davies, who has
Sample Each Free by Post
With 32-p. Skin Book. (Soap to cleanse
and Ointment to heal.) Address post-card
for samples: F. Newbcry & Sons, 27, Char-
terhouse Sq., London. Sold everywhere.
 8o $H«St£tttZiiJ THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 3 1917

TOKYO A.F.C. DEFEAT NORMALS until the final whistle play was chiefly round THE CAPTAIN OF THE NAG ATA
the visiting goal iand the home team emerg-
With goals to nothing at ed victorious by 4-3
a lead of 3 after a fast clean game Mr. Torata Yamamoto, formerly Cap-
half-time in their match against the Nor- in which only two minor fouls occurred. tain of the Nagata Maru, which was sunk
The entire Tokyo team played better than
mal School in the League fixture on Sun- by a German submarine in the English
they have any of them done this season and
day, the Tokyo A.F.C. seemed to hold the the new arrainlgenient of ihe forward lin.
Channel on November 30, and who after
game safe. For the first portion of the was a- proved success. that took to the Kisakata Maru. Xo. 3 own-
For the losers, Okubo, Takeuchi and
second moiety, however, the home team Company
Abo were the pick. The teams were: ed by the Yamashita Steamship
slackened off and the School notched two Nagata
Tokyo A.F.C. Coal: J. W. Hallam j which met the same fate as the
points in very quick succession. These re-
Backs: W. Haigh (Captain), L. V. Allen'; Maru on January 19, has recently written
verses put the home forwards on their metal Half-backs:
W. H. E. KHngen,
J. Davies,
to Mr. Nagata, owner of the Fujinagata
and the score was soon 4-2. Undaunted J. Duer; Forwards: N. K. Roscoe, E.
Shipbuilding yard in Osaka, from Lon-
the School lads returned to the attack and Aveyard, A- Buckney, A. C. Curtis, A'.
added another point which they were unable E. Wood. don describing in detail the circumstance*
de- Higher formal School: Goal: G. To- the disaster that befell the Nagata
to improve on, having to acknowledge of
mida Backs K. Abo, J. Onishi Half- same time that he
feat by 4-3 after a fast clean game.
; ;
at the
:
Maru, adding
backs S. Matsuura, H. Takeuchi, K. Ka-
The School started the ball rolling and wagita; Forwards: T. Watanabe,
:

is gratefully indebted to the English and

j
H. Sa-
made many vigorous onslaughts to commence saki, J. Okubo, M. Ishikawa, M. ISTukada. French authorities for the very kind
with, fading however to press them
home. from
Referee. Mr. J. S. Willes. treatment he and his men received
blood with a The home team,
The home team drew first it should be added were
of cheered to victory by their mascot rooter,
them after the steamer was sunk.
capital dropping shot from the foot
misjudg- who we fear must have shouted himself He says:
Roscoe, which the goalie entirely with the greatest thank*
hoarse. "I was filled
ed. The Tokyo forwards kept up the pres- An unfortunate misunderstanding oc- when we were kindly received by the offi-
sure and Curtis soon put them 2-up.
The
curred during the garm regarding subs! i- cials of England and France after our
visiting forwards now had more of the
game
tutes so we would here point out that no
ship was sunk .by a ruthless German
sub-
and Hallam was kept busy for some time.
substitutes are allowed by the Rules. Ear- marine. I am sorry that my pen fails
kick.
Finally Allen cleared with a long ly in the game one of the School team had with
to do justice to the prompt attention
Wood obtained possession from Curtis and to leave the field for a short, time ow'ng to Swedish steamer tame to our
which a
mace "every post a winning one" for the his nose bleed'ng. The home captain al- prudence of the French
rescue, the
opposing goal. The School centre half re- lowed another player from among the on-
peatedly charged Wood from behind, but
as authorities who sent us a torpedo-boat to
lookers to tafao his place. So far so good.
the last- half-
escort us ashore, flying her flag at
the whistle sounded for the foul Later in the game, however, another v's't-
named senlt in a hot shot in the left hand ing pla.yer Ceft the field and spintt the ori- mast, and the cordial treatment given us
by the obliging British consuls at Brest
allowed
corner of the net and the point was ginal substitute in his r/ace. The referee
3-0. We would point out here that the mrdmvd fh«> which and Macao. We were all filled with joy
latter -off the fifld.
occasions sioji "iH w th a good deal o<" opnos t on
option lies with the referee on such
:

and thankfulness to think that our allies

give the foul from School player?, presumably through
to allow the goal and not have shown such friendliness in our sad
penalty ignorance of the Rules. In baseball we
which of course would be a lesser plight, though we were conscious that they
the be] eve 22 plavers are allowed on each side,
against the offending party and against
;

duty to do so by virtue ot
intention of the rules. Had Wood not which is poFfdbly whait» led to Rue rrrsunder- were bound in
=1 audi rig. the contracts of the alliance."
given.
scored the foul would have heen
From now untU half-time the home for-
wards kept up the pressure, hut no fur-j
1

ther goals were scored before the interval.

remarked
As above, the home team ap-
peared to fall to pieces for some time
resumption and the visitors
after the
two points in quick succession.
notched
The first was 'che to Hallam missing a
"punch" at a bouncing ball and the second ^
Quality
came from the foot of the centre forward j

who had a clear goal to shoot at. The| With Lea &. Perrins' sauce, a few
home team now began to take matters
j
drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or
more seriously and after continual pre-i cheese, &c, are all that is required to
asure Wood added a fourth point. After
some pretty passing between the insides
1

impart the most delicious piquancy and

Curtis worked his way through and was flavour.
just about to shoot, when Wood dashed
The QUALITY and concentration of its in-
up from behind and put the ball well be- i

gredients make a little of this sauce go a long way.

yond the goalie's reach. Just previous:
to this, a confident appeal for a goal was
made by the home team after a scramble
in of the School citadel.
front It was
claimed, and corroborated by the on-look- j

ers later, that the ball had crossed the

line, but owing to the lack of linesmen to \

appeal to the losers were given the benefit

of the doubt.
Hie Original and Genuine
Th'rteen minutes still remained innd both]
sides made the pace ho>\ the School matnajr-'
WORCESTERSHIRE.
jng to reduce their lead owing to what ap-
peared to be a misunderstanding between
the home defense line -when the out-
tide left scored. However, from now
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The Japan Weekly Mail ZACEWS & NOTES province.
Shantung
Already 1,500 labourers have
WEEKLY EDITION been enlisted in the province and embark-
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. The Education Department will put ed for Europe. It is stated that
_ there
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as bearers in
next special session of the Diet providing the Balkans.
THE JAPAN MAIL for estimates of 800,000 yen for educa-

AND tional works of urgent necessity to be car- When good trains No. 9,301 bound for
ried out within a few years. Fukushlima wa« travelling at full speed
THE JAPAN TIMES o n the Tohoku line on Monday evening, it
The Tokyo Stock Exchange has just was 'suddenly thrown off the track by im-
BOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS! issued a history of the. Exchange giving pact with sioone obstruction. The engi-
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 neer, by name Watanabc. was seriously in-
full details of the development of the Ex-
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 change since its establishment in 1878, jured. It was aifterwards found that two
stones each measuring about 27 klan had
and diagrams showing the scope of transac-
been placed across the rails. Traffic waa
tions and prices of the stocks handled at
SUBSCRIPTION RATES suspended for severiall hours. The author
the Exchange.
of thte dastardly act is still at large des-
Single copies Sen 15 each
pite the search of the police.
„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each The Tokyo Marine Insurance Company
has decided to arm and despatch the Fukui Tihe heaviest snowfall for 20 years has
One month » ..Sen .50
Mam to the scene where the N.Y.K. been experienced
during the last few day*
Three months Yen 1.50 chartered ship Kaiho Maru recently strand- in the district
of Kokura city in Fukuoka
Yen 3.00 ed and sank at a point 170 nautical miles prefecture, Kyushu. Forty-six houses were
Six months
from Hongkong. The idea is to protect the destroyed and the telephone service
One year Yen 6.00 was
vessel being looted by pirates. disorganized in many instances. A dis-
patch fjrom Yamaguchi in Yamaguchi pre-
CONTENTS ITnder the same atmospheric condition fecture reports a big snowfall in that dis-
that occasioned heavy snowfalls in Fukuoka
1

trict, in consequence of which telephone

and Yamaguchi prefectures during the last wires were broken, and the mail service wag
News and Notes 81 few days the districts near Matsuyama an I
delayed about 3 hours. Orange trees have
The Severance of U.S. and German Orio in Ehime prefecture, iShikoku, have greatly suffered.
Relations 82 been visited by a heavy snowfall which
H.E. Mr. Guthrie Interviewed 82 has suspended communications temporarily. A terrible accident took place due to a
Japan Mjay Yet Arm Her Merchant cnowfall in Hyogo prefecture on Feb-
Ships '.
82 Mr. Junsaku Nakamura, a millionaire ruary 3. A primary school at Yashiro
Count Bernstorff Is In Sorry Plight 83 in Kobe who some time ago proposed to
village, Kinosaki-gori, Hyogo prefecture
QSTo Fear of Hyphenates 83 donate 300,000 yen for educational pur-
collapsed on Feb. 2 under the weight of
Relations Between China and Japan 83 poses in ISTara prefecture where he was
accumulated snow on the roof,
six feet of
Esperanto Party Expected 84 born has increased the amount of his con-
with the some 90 boys and
result that
Lieut. Gen. Aokj Leaving for
Governor Kita-
tribution by 60,000 yen. girls who had been taking lessons were
Peking 84
gawa of Nara has decided on the establish- buried under the collapsed buildings.
Mongolian Bandits 84)
ment of a typical commercial school at Many of the school children it is feared
The European War 85
Nara with the gift from the millionaire.
Mr. John Buchan's Wleekly Summary. 85 were crushed to death.
Plan Murder Premier and Arthur
Rumiblings of the earth are still being The Department of Home Affairs re-
Henderson 85
iheard in the district Hakone.
of Dr.
Pirates' Latest Declaration Stirs Neu- Torts that during the last six months of
Omori, ai famous authority on seismology visHe.l .Japan,
trals To Take Action 86 1916, 3 3,975 foreigners
has been carrying out a laborious in-
"Leak Enquiry" 92 showing an increase of 3,493 over the re-
vestigation off- the cause of the recent earth-
Voices of the Press 93 quakes in those district®. He has been cord of the first six months of t'he year.
'Allies' Reply To President Wilson
Among the visitors were 2,122 British,
staying at the Fu.ryai Hotel at Miyano-
Disturbs General 94 Whita for the last few days. The Doctor 2,170 Americans, 185 French, 2,937 Rus-
Explosion In Yokohama Cause Big sians, 4,111 Chinese, 21 Italians, 4 Aus-
asserts that the centre of the recent earth-
Scare 95 oua.kes liek in Mt. TComagatake. trians, 93 Dutch, 19 Belgians, 19 Swiss>
'Moshi-moshi Girls In Tokyo To Be 29 Swedish. 43 Portuguese, 42 Danish, 1
Increased 95 According to an information receive'd Turk, 2 Egyptians, 2 Mexicans, 24 Per-
Interesting Bill At Imperial 96 in a reliable quarter the British govern- sians, 7 Chilians, 3 Peruv'ans, 2 natives
Olympiad To Be Held At Shibanra ment has entered into a contract with the of The Argentine, 25 Greeks and 51 of
Ground 96 Chinese government for the employment other nationalities.
 h

82 %BMmm.mm THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February, io, 1917

THE SEVERANCE OF U. S- AND H. E. MR. GUTHRIE INTERVIEWED

JAPAN MAY YET ARM HER
GERMAN RELATIONS MERCHANT SHIPS
H.E. Mr. George Guthrie, the American
Ambassador, interviewed by a "Jiji" re-
Comment ng upon the breaking off of It is believed that the question of arm-
porter
n connection with the diplomatic ing merchant marines
i
diplomatic relations between .Germany and will be discussed
rupture between America and Ausitria, as again shortly.
the United States, Baron Y. Shibusawa
The British Government
reported by a Renter telegram yesterday, adopted the measure of arming
merchant
said that the number of submarines Ger-
is represented as saying: "The American ships, last December, and also communi-
many had recently constructed, could be E,mbassy has not yet received any official cated with the Japanese Government with
roughly guessed, and as the German de- report about diplomatic rupture between the intention of receiving its co-operation.
claration of the adoption of merciless sub- its home government and Austria, but the The Department of Communications,
Embassy expects to receive official infor- Foreign Affairs, and Navy, consulted upon
marine warfare had made the Entente
the question several times, and finally ask-
plan defensive measures more carefully, mation to thatfc effect shortly." Regarding
ed the Nippon Yu'sen Kaisha to express
the activity of the German submarines the report that the duty of protecting the
its opinion on the matter. After careful-
could be easily stopped by the efforts of interest- of the German res dent s iu Japan, ly cons'dering the problem, the Nippon
:

hitherto in charge of the American Ambas- Yusen Kaisha replied

the combined naval forces of the United that under the cir-
sador, has been transferred to the Spanish cumstances it was not necessary to arm
States, England and France. The recent
Minister, the American Ambassador is its ships, and declared" that it would be
declaration of the Kaiser aiming to
quoted as stating that he ha s received no much safer to have the merchant marines
destroy the ships of all nations without
instructions to transfer that duty to any- unarmed. Receiving this reply from the
giving notice had aroused the neutral na- body. The Ambassador
declares thai, his
Nippon Yusen Ka'sha, the matter was tem-
tions as it were to arise and capture the duty to look after the interest of Germans porarily dropped, but as the Kaiser has
in Japan eaased at once on frbe rupture of declared unrestricted submarine warfare
insane man. The United States was the
relations between his country and Ger- against merchant ships, and navigation
first of the neutral countries to stand
many, and a s a result of this' e a not re- will become consequently more dangerous
up for the sake of the neutral powers sponsible for
the protection of the Gflr
and humanity. it is reported the queston of the advis-
mans no matter what grave questions may
As the defens've power of the Entente oecur. ability of arming Japanese ships will be
Consequently the Germans in
far exceeds the aggressive power of Ger- Japan have to Ibe controlled by and sub- again brought up. It is said that if the
many, there will not be any immediate mit themselves to the dotation o\ Japan- German submarines become as active as
increase of the danger on the open seas, ese laws 'and regulations. Otherwise, they! the announcement
made by the Kaiser,
have nowher: to appeal for protection and 'the arming of merchant ships will be car-
and consequently the shipping trade of the
safety at the present moment. Apparent- ried out.
world, and especially the Japanese trade ly
Germany has not yet decided on the
with foreign countries wdl not be affected selection of a third country to whom to
much by the activity of the German U entrust the protection of her subjects in PAPER FAMINE FEARED RY TOKYO PRESS
boats.The closing of the Yokohama Silk Japan. The Ambassador's duty having
Exchange is a temporary phenomenon, and already ended with the dip'omatic rupture
the silk market will soon regain its former between his country and Germany as stat- Unless it ceases to snow in the Hokkaido
Ambassador formally and other northern districts n Japan with-
activity. In a word, the German declara- ed. the has only to
in a f ew days thiere w 11 be no issue of many
tion of merciless submarine warfare and band over the duty hitherto entrusted to
bim. of the vernacular papers in Tokyo. The
the breach of internat'onal relations be- fact i s that Tokyo has been practicality cut
tween the United States and Germany will off from the supply of pulp from outside.
not affect the Japanese trade to any ex- Wilson. The Marquis opines that the Since the importation of puip from other
tent. Allies will greatly benefit by America's countries is very scarce on account of the
Various opinions have been expressed declaration of war, although she may not war, paper mills in Tokyo and ei'sewhere
by prominent persons in diplomatic and take any active part in the great struggle. are getting the supply of liome-made pulp
from the Hokka do which is by no means
military, quarters here about the severance The assistance and encouragement which
satisfactory. The recent snowfall, how-
of America's relations with Germany, but America will hereafter give to those fight-
ever, has greatly hampered the transporta-
they are all unanimous in their satisfac- ing with the enemy of humanity and tion oH' the materials to Tokyo and for the
tion at the decisive steps taken by Presi- justice will give a great impetus and past ten days there has been no supply
dent Wilson. It is unknown yet, says strength to the Allies and Germany might from the north. Consequently the stocks
Admiral Kato, the Minister of the Navy, perhaps be brought to her knees without in Tokyo are rapidly dwindling in the face
whether this will b followed by Amer- further bloodshed. Marquis Okuma be- of a heavy demand from every direction
icVs intervention in the war or not, but lieves that the severance of America's rela- and
almost all the paper mill companies
remain idle at present. It is learn* that
in view of the fact that German battle- tions with Germany promises to accelerate
even leading newspaper offices here which
ships are being glued to Kiel by the British the restoration of the peace the world is
are amp'iy stocked with paper usually are
naval forces alone, there will be no par- longing for, but the only thing that troubles now feeling
the shortage and that unless
ticularly big task for the U. S. Navy if the sage of Waseda is the attitude of there is a supply of pulp to Tokyo paper
she participates in the war. However the hyphenated Americans, mills within three or four days some of
work of clearing the Atlantic of enemy Whether or not those German-Amer'cans these papers will be compel' ed to suspend
submarines and armoured steamers that who constitute nearly ten per cent, of the publication
|

have wrought no small havoc

recently entire population of the U.S.A. will stand for ;

Tbip "Yorodzu," one of the moat) popu-

will be accomplished by the American
Germany is not known, but the latest German lar vernacular daily and evening papers,
j

Note announcing her unrestricted naval Avar- j ias dec ded, it is said, to suspend the issue
;

navy and it will lead to the betterment of 1

fare is believed to have touched them to the n case it "cam not get a sufficient supply
the economic situation at large. The Ad-
heart, as the Note indicates the position of paper for several days. The circulation
miral seems to be interested with the re-
of Germany as akin to desperation. It is of the "Yorodzu" has increased recently
ported mob'lization of motorboats and
by no means improbable that hyphenated by some, 36.000 copies, as the paper hav-
thinks that the U. S. authorities will arm ing blown the first .bugle of attack on the
Americans will sympathize with their
the motorboats they have commandeered Cabinet is bitterly against the
mother country which is now threatened
with a view to using them for patrols
against submarines.
Marquis Okuma. ex-Premier, one of
is
with starvation and rum owmg to the,
British blockade.
; * +1^ Government.
:

^ The "Yorodzu, though it

rabecrfl)crg undoubtedly in an
Marquis Okuma con- ordinary way, now wants no more of them
those who little expected America's breach cludes by saying that the attitude of Ger- under these circumstances and will an-
with Germany, but he is highly satisfied man Americans should be carefully watch- bounce "No mor ?ubscribers wanted'' in
with' the decisive measures adopted by Dr. ed under the present circumstances. a few days.
 February io, 1917] 11 IK JAl'Ai\ WEEKLY MAIL 83

COUNT BERNSTORFF IS IN SORRY NO FEAR OF HYPHENATES RELATIONS BETWEEN CHINA AND

PLIGHT Professor Price, lecturer at itho Tokyo
JAPAN
Imperial University, who an American
s quoted by the "Mocha" as
i follows in The "(men Ohiung Pao," a. Chine- ver.
It is reported in cable despatcbes tbat
reference to tho population of the German nacular papier published in Peking, com-
when Count BernstorjBE, Gorman Ambas
hyphenates in America:
sador, received the intelligence tbat bis menting on the speech in (he Diet of Vis-
"Congress seems to be divided in opi-
passports were coming be tearfully stated count Motono, says that the new -Chinese
nion on the attitude the United States
he expected them and wondered bow to policy of the Terauchi Ministry, whid.
should take toward Germany. It is a ques- pflo-
get home. The question seems to bo tion whether docllare war- on Germany
ii,
lesses no interference in China's internal
rather puzzling and some persons in diplo- I'crthwith, o r to warn Germany against
.d'lairs, is quite acceptable to China, hull
matic circles appear, though it is actual war ,or to appeal to force only when Gar-
ly none of their concern, to try to puzzle many mjakes -active attacks on American the journal wou'ld question whether in case

out the question as to how the clever merchantmen. I do not believe that Presi- China is involved in some serious domestic
Bernstorff will make his way to Berlin dent Wilson will go to the length of dec- trouble as to threaten her downfall and
through the cordon maintained by the laring war on Germany on his own initia- ruin. Japan will still stick to Iher professed
Allies. A certain diplomatic official says tive. Germany's position in regard to policy of no interference and prefer not to
is (that of a potential enemy.
in the "Nichinichi" that it is really an America
"It is far wide of the mark to predict lake fllilc trouble of preventing China's na-
enigmatical problem to solve and wonders
that German- Americans in the United tional ruin, to which Japan is surely called
how the German Ambassador will man- States wild plot against the country they-
upon to lend every assistance. Japan has
age to get home to Berlin. There has live in. Now the number of Gterman-
been one German diplomat as Herr Ameridans in the States is about 8,000,000 not yet made any declaration as to her spe-

Hintse, Minister to Peking, who reached out of the total population of about 100,- cial interests and relations in South Man-
his post in safety after many
adventures. 000,000. It must be remembered that for churia and Eastern Mongolia, iamd the pa-
He experienced journey the last thirty or forty years the immi-
difficulties in his per can not presume that the policy of the
from Mexico to China,, for he disguised gration of Germans into America was in- Terauehi Ministry is a step ahead of fie
himself with utmost care during bis jour- considerable owing to the Imperialism
policy of its predecessor. The paper urges
ney for fear of being taken prisoner by prelaiched by Bismarck. Th e so-called Ger-
the Japanese authorities. man- Americans are 'all of them already the Chinese people to pay keen attention
Americanized and have not the least idea to that point and survey Japan's attitude
He took a junk instead of a steamer of playing the traitor to the United States.
to convey him to China. Count Bernstorff It may be seen from this, therefore, that with close interest.

however, will not be able to succeed like all the recent disasters at American muni- Mr. Chang Chi, one of the influential
Herr Hintse. Since America has severed tions factories tbat are believed to have political figures of China, who wields con-
her relations with Germany the Washing- been brought, about by German- Americans siderable influence in political circles in Pek-
ton Government will no longer ensure the are really the results of plots made by the
ing, interviewed hy a Japanese press cor-
safety of his journey and whichever way German spies in America.
Count Bernstorff may attempt his return "What musit be most carefully guarded respondent, states tfhlat the recent change
against at this moment is the Jews num- in Japan has "produced a remarkalble echo
to Germany safety is well nigh impossible,
Ibering one million in Americai who have circles, wthich fact
m view of the vigilant watch of the Allies"
immigrated from Russia. They have in
in Chinese political

The Berlin Gov- fact an intense enmity against the Rusisran iSlhlows what close relations the mutual in-
_

both on land and sea.

ernment may possibly ask Holland or some Government and the Allies in general and terests of the two countries have come !•
other neutral to insure the safety of Count constitute ® vasfo conglomeration of Ger- bear to each other. T11% Chinese politictoa
Bernstorff 's journey, but it is clear, says man spies."
was frank enough to say that the Japanese
the writer in the "Mchinichi," that Great
people, especially politicians and publicists,
Britain and France will disregard such CHINA AND JAPAN WAR SAVINGS
are possessed of very tiar-sighted views and
request. However the Ambassador and
his party cudgel their brains for ideas, Telegraphic advices, we learn, are to hand opinions' about the world's affairs and the
the Finance Committee have situation in the Far East as ,a whole, but
there can be no hope of reaching Berlin stating that
completed arrangements for investment of
in safety. very few fully and perfectly interpret and
the Association's income in the Straits Set-
Mr. Shidewara, Vice-Minister of For- tlements War Loan Bonds, thus enabling understand China which! he greatly regrets
eign Affairs, is reported to be one of those the return of interest to be maintained at for China as well as for Japan. The speech
who take pity on the solitary and torment- 6 per ient. per annum, free of Income Tax. of Viscount Motono is a great credit to
ing plight in which Count Bernstorff
has The Bonds bear interest at 6 per cent, the insight and ability of the Japanese For-
been placed. The Vice-Minister was Min- per annum payable half-yearly; they
are
eign Minister, but it is good and recom-
pre- free of Stamp Duty and interest is free of
ister to the Netherlands Government
1

mendabUe only as a theory, while it is lack-

vious to his promotion to the present posi- Income Tax.
All proceeds of the loan will be lent to Tbat does not
tion and his sympathy with the German ing in practical use. is. it

the British Government for the prosecution way and manner the coveted
'Ambassador is said to be due to the fact show in wfhat
anxiety of the war.
that he had no small trouble and advancement of friendly relations between
London. The principal and interest of the Bonds The
in bis journey from Holland to are charged upon and payable out of
the Japan and China can be realized.
principle of no interference is a good and
general Revenues and Assets of the Straits is whether
admirable idea, but the question
Settlements and are guaranteed by the Brit- and
The Takeo Tuberculosis Laboratory in the result of sticking to too candid
ish Government. not bring
ntght
Osaka has been recently completed and The Bonds are issued at par and are re-
impartial tin attitude
to
about a result running counter
was opened! on Feb. 1. The instruments payable at par on the 15th November, 1919
and other medical fixtures installed m (i.e. three months before the date
fixed for its desired object. To cite an instance, the
accommodation df, a loan to China mighlt
the new laboratory are all of
Japanese the 'liquidation of the Association's Funds).
giving assistance and support
make. The electric centrifugal precipita- From the above it will be observed that not result in Chinese political circles. The
require- to a section of
tors in the laboratory are said to be
satis- these Blonds fulfil the Association's surely end
result of the .general election will
factory and capable of 4,000 revolutions ments in all respects and form a most con- Opposition, though the
funds in a victory for the
per minute. The bacteria room the m venient channel through which its
British Opposition may lose some
of its former in-
heated by electricity. The can be placed at the disposal of the under Premier £uw
laboratory is
The finance Committee Is fluence. The Cabinet
of the kind ever
Government. while the Terauchi
installation is the first
rdvisied owmg to the stability of the may remain in existence
that Chinese, the poli-
used in laboratories in this country. The exchange value of Straits currency (back- Ministry is in power. To
director of the new Laboratory is Dr. ed by a Gold Reserve) the possibility of tical situation in
Japan is a matter 01
graver significance than political changes
Sata who has taken great care about the any loss in exchange may be considered as
new building. in their own country.
fitting up of the negligible.
 '

84 THE JAPAN WEEKLY .MAIL [February 10, 1917

ESPERANTO PARTY EXPECTED LIEUT-GENERAL AOKI LEAVING MONGOL/AN BANDITS
FOR PEKING
At the instance of the Esperanto As- News by mail from Mukden brings de-
sociation in Vladivostock, aboult 90 Es- The question tails of a conflict of considerable
of engagement of
the dimensions
perant sts in Petrograd, Moscow and other Lieutenant-General Aoki by which took place last month between a.
Nobusumi
Russian , ties will visit Japan, when the China as highest adviser to the President,s large force of Mongolian bandits and the
office which had been pending since last Chines© Government troops stationed in In-
maple leaves are at their best in this coun- >

autumn owing to dissensions of views ner Mongolia.

try.

many
t,
It is
»

students
, , «

of
,i
interesting that a party of so

the international
. i

between ^
Peking Government and ^ The battle, which lasted
for two days was fought at Khorchen and
Chinese parliamentary members, is report- resulted
j
in a victory for .the Chinese forces.
language invented by Dr. Zammenhof start e<^ to have been smoothly settled, partly The casualties n the Mongolian side were
Las the result of the recent rapprochement estimated at 300 of wh en
011 an Esperanto language pilgrimage in a 100 were killed
of views and sentiments and the growth and the bodies left on the field. On the
foreign land and the news has taken even
of amity between the two nations. Lieut.- Chinese side the casualties are given as
the Japanese Esperanto Association here General Aoki will start for Peking to take 120, 20 of which were killed.
up his new duties as adviser to President The bandits, having been ou numbered
by surprise. The Esperantists will travel
and beaten, retreated to Alhus .an, 4U miles
in two parties and according to present ar Li Yuang-hung leaving Tokyo on or about
north of the scene o, the encounter where
the 15th inst. after meeting Baron Haya- they are now.
rangements will arrive at Tsuruga and It has been ascertained that
shi, Minister to Peking, who is expected these bandits
are in considerable strength
Shimonoseki respectively. It
here on the 12th. is said that
As aide-de-camp and and much better drilled, armed and or-
the members of the party will only speak secretary to Lieut-General Aoki, Captain ganized 'than has been the case hitherto.
Esperanto during their stay in Japan. In ISTeijiro Okamura, of the General Staff The arms and ammunition m their posses-
Office, has been selected, and will accom-
sion, of which they 'seem have an abun-
to
Russia, Germany and Erance where this
dant supply, are of mixed kinds, but n
pany his chief.
artificial language is comparatively the engagements in which they are used,
The name of Lieut.-General Aoki is the possession of them, together with the
popular, an invasive trip of Esperantists
well known as one of the few high officers fact that their operations against the Chin-
is enthusiastically welcomed by associa of great tact and ability ese troops are carried out under the direc-
in the Imperial
tions of Esperantists in various places Japanese army, and with the exception of tion of persons with a more intimate know-
ledge of military tact cs than cou d be ex-
which look after their guests from a dis General Biaron Fukushima few can com-
pected from Mongolian bandits, makes the
tant land in every way. However the
pare with h knowledge m for profound
suppression work of the Chinese Military
about China and Chinese
Be- authorities much affairs.
Japanese Esperanto Association which is sides his proficiency in the more difficult and costly
knowledge of than would be the case otherwise.
not well supported is not in a position to military science and tactics in which he It has now been definitely ascertained
accord the forthcoming victors much of is also an undisputed genius, Lieut.- that the bandit forces in .this district con-

a welcome and has asked the

association General Aoki is possessed of a rare diplo- sist of 11,000 men in four divisions. The
matic ability and tact, and was long resi- first divis o n consists of 3,000 men armed
;

in Vladivostock to postpone the departure

dent in China formerly as the military with Russian rifles used by the Russians
of the party till April 1918. in the Russo-Japanese war and taken from
attache on the staff of the Japanese Lega-
The request may perhaps be accepted them by the Japanese. The second divi-
tion in Peking. Later he was stationed sion consists of 5,000 men, who
are armed
and in that case the Japanese Association in China on a special m'ssion as a mem-
With rifles of Japanese manufacture. The
intends to invite about 50 American Es- ber of the General Staff Office. As a man third division consists of 2,000 men with
perantists to this country at the same time of true soldierly character and sober, German rifles of the same pattern as those
with a view to holding a conference of grave and magnan'mous aptitude, his ap- used by the Chinese troops. These are said
Japanese, American and Russian Es- pointment to the advisership to the Presi-I to have been t ak in raids and stolen from ™
peranto students. The local association is dent of China will, it is expected, greatly vano '.

expected to solicit funds for the welcome contribute to the advancement of friendly division consists of 1,000 men armed with
both Russian and Japanese rifles, making
of these visitors, if only the present trip relationship between Japan and China in
a total of 11,000 men.
can be postponed. future together with the furtherance of The Chinese troops now stationed in the
the new Chinese policy of the present disturbed distrct number 25.000. What iS
Cabinet. known a s the Rear Territorial District pro-
vides 18,000 men in constabulary and
Captain Okamura, who has been chosen
M0RM0NISM DOES NOT PROSPER IN JAPAN patrolling troops, Kirin Province provides
as adjutant and secretary to Lieut-Gene-
eight battalions of 500 men each, total
ral Aoki, is one of the many able young 4,000. and Mukden furnishes 3,000 men in
The propagation of Mormon ism was officers of the army, being especially well- six battalions, total 25.000.
started sixteen years ago in this country informed about China and Chinese These forces are stationed at various
bult it seems to extend among Japanese at
affairs. From the time
' when he was still points between Ssupmgkai and Inner Mon-
The Osaka Mainiehi re-
'

a 'snail s pace. ' '

Although better equipped and arm-
a student in the central military prepara- golia.
ports that there -are at present only 55 dis- greatly outnumbering the bandits.,
tory school he has been ever an ardent stu- ed and
ciples of Joseph Smith in Japan, of which 'the Chinese Government troops are doing
8 are Osaka' people. There are four Mor- dent after knowledge about China and has their duty under a severe handicap. Their
mon churches or churches of Jesus Ohrist mastered the Chinese language in the knowledge of the topography of the district
of Latter-day Saints i n this country now, course of his conscientious study and re- is inferior to that of the bandits and phy-
ita Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo and Koh'u, and searches of Chinese questions. He is also sically they are not so well able to stand
altogether ten American propagandists of
well up in the knowledge of German. the rigour of an exceptionally severe win-
_

Mormonism are at work in these cities.

After graduating from the Military Staff ter, during which the thermometer has
fre-
Mr. C. Pi. Arnott, of (the Osaka Mormon auentlv stoofl at 32 degree bplow zero.
Church is quoted by the ''Mainiehi'' as College, where he took the highest course
saying that the tardy progress of the pro- of military science and tactics, he was at-
pagation of this religion is due to the fact tached to the General Staff Office and for many former students of Captain Oku-
that there is no Japanese Mormon Mission- some time was an instructor in the Mili- mura, at whose hand thev received mili-
ary in Japan as Mormonite propagandist tary Cadet School where he had the charge tary education and training while in
are not given salaries as a rule. of the military education and training of Japan. In the Tsingtao campaign of 1914
Folygamv which used to constitute the Chinese military students dispatched by Captahi Okamura was sent to Tsingtao
chief featur? of this religious sect, s ays Mr.
the Chinese Government. Among high and attached to the Japanese army head-
Arnott. has proved a great hindrance to
inviting converts as it is completely at officers of the
Chinese army and high of- quarter there, as a member of the staff of
variance with Japanese morality th uds of the Peking Government there are General Kamio.
• i
 February IO, 1917 J
I I IE JAPAN WKKKLY MAIL »5

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FHON f few days. Thus Mie Russian situation has soldiers, also one gun, bomb and mine-
boon completely re-established. bomb throwers.
!

KOK USAl-RKUTKtt On trie Rumanian front, in the course of Caucasus front. Snowstorms continue
London, Jan. 30. —
Field-Marshal Sir a combat on January 30, the Russian
1

on the whole front. The Russian nu n of-

war on the Black Sea seized five schooners,
Douglas Haig, in his Monday com- troops captured eleven officers, over 1,000
men and ten machine-guns- Ihrec of them being provided with motors.
munique, says: "We raided the enemy j

lines north-east of Vermel les, bombed the [OFFICIAL TO TUB HUSS1AN EMBASSY] [official to the uvisK:ia e.mhassy]
dug-outs and inflicted many casualties. —
PetrOgrad, Fob. 1. Western front. In Petrograd, Feb. 3.—Western front. A
the evening 0. January 30 a Zeppelin pas-
We entered the foe's positions north-east bomb was dropped from a German aero-
sed Haynash (on the Riga Guii) in a plane near Kemmcrn (west of Biga) kill-
of Armentieres and reached the third line.
northeastern direction searching tins reg on ing 10 soldiers. After a strong artillery fire
We destroyed 1

dug-outs with occupants, by a projector. The attack of the enemy the Germans attacked the Russ an troops east
;

killing many Germans
taking some prisoners."
KOKUSAI-REUTKB
London, Jan. 31.— The Belgian
communique reads: "On
January 27, the Germans,
artillery preparation attacked the Belgians
in the trenches and on the eastern extremity of the Tirul
marsh and along the lol't 'hank of the Aa
weie stopped by the Russian fire. After
a 4 hours' artillery preparation, performed
official
mostly by chem cal shells, the Germans at-
the night ot
tacked with strong forces along the Kaln-
after a violent
?cm-Shiok roadway. Also thds ateack was
repulsed, only on a sector adjoining this
of the Kalnzem roadway. Their first rush
was checked by the Russian fire, only one com-
pany on the right w ng being pressed hack,
but the Germans were by a counterattack
;
repelled and the front recovered. Two fur-
'
ther attacks of the enemy were also repulsed,
euirasscd motorcars proving to be very effec-
j

south of Hetsas. The British and Be - tive on this occasion. Bombs were dropped
1
loadway the Russians- retreated for one 1

gian fire prevented the enemy reaching our from a German aeroplane near Kreuzburg
k'.ometre in a northern direction. Ener- j

The on a fast train, but caused no damage.

trenches. attack failed completely, gefc German attacks, supported by fiie i

Firing continues on the Rumanian front.

the enemy leaving many cead behind." of chemical shells, followed, but they were
?U repulsed by the Rusdan fire and coun- Eighteen schooners wore sunk by the Bus-
The French afternoon communique sian vessels on the Black Sea near the An-
ter-attacks, the enemy succeeding merely in
read: "We effectively bombarded the
keeping hold of a smail part of the Rus- atolian coast.
enemy works in the region of Eix-Aban-
s an trenches immediately east ol the Kaln- [OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
court on the Woeuvre. One of our de- iem, roadway. The Russians took during
tachments penetrated the first and second their counter-ali'tacks many prisoners and
Petrograd, Feb. 4. Western front. —
After a strong bombardment on the Rus-
lines of the German trenches, south of machine-gun?. The commander of one
sian trenches, the Germans assumed <he
Leintrey, in Lorraine. We out-manceuvr- Russian regiment Colonel P menoff was
offensive along the eastern border of the
e£ the enemy defenders and brought back killed. East of Kiselin, the enemy tried
Tirul marsh, but were scattered. After an
some prisoners. We carried out a coup- twice to Approach the Russian trenches,
but wiae both times repulsed. artillery preparation, the r attacks were
de-main against an enemy post in the re-
Rumania. The Russ an troops, having repeated, but all of them were speedily
gion of Moncal. Here and also in the
under the strong fire of the enemy over- checked by the Russian fire. The Ger-
;Vosges there were numerous encounters
come his wire entanglements, advanced in mans assumed th e offensive east of the
between patrols. An enemy aeroplane the snow up to the chest on the steep hills Kalnzem roadway, but were stopped by
was brought down." and slopes and se zed by a well directed the Russian fire. By the r repealed at-
bayonet attack the fortifications of the ene- tacks, performed w'th strong forces the
my on the heights two kilometres east of Germans succeeded in rush ng into the
Jacobeny. The number of prisoners and Russian trenches, but by the counter-at-
ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS tacks of the Russian troops the position
booty taken has not yet been established.

KOKTJSAI-KEUTER
London, Jan. 30. — The latest
Rumania ind oates that the line between
the Tiotus Valley and the Sereth, held by
the Russo-Rumanian forces, is so tfrong
that the enemy is unable to strike another
blow.
Realizing this, the enemy has dec ded t-o ches.
withdraw part of their forces. Only 4 lo
5 German Divisions now remain there, hav- are in progress.
ing been replaced by Turks and Austrians.
The French Press anticipates a blow at
Alsace, wheTe the German troops from Ru-
mania are reported to be concentrating.
KOKUSAI-REUTER
—
London, Jan. 31. The Russian official
communique reads: "After a bombard-
ment with chemical shells, the enemy made
a strong attack along the Kalnzen to
Schjlok high road and also north-east of
the former place. They pressed us back
two-thirds of a m
le and occupied a small
;
—
Petrograd, Feb. 2. Western front. After was recovered. The Russian troops after-
wards attacked the enemy, who had ga-
a strong aitillery fire on the Russian tren-
news from ches west of Slaventin (20 kilometres thered east of Kalnzem and d spersed the
Germans, the Russians returning to their
south-west of Brzczany) numerous enemy's
parties clad in white garments rushed into trenches. Bombs were dropped from a
the first Russian trench lrne, but by, a German aeroplane north-east of Riga, but
counter-attack supported by artillery the caused no damage.
Germans were driven back into their tren- Firing continues on the Rumanian
;
front.
Rumania. Firing and reconnoissanccs Reconnoissances are going on on the
Caucasus front. The snowstorm continues.
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
[OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
Petrograd, Feb. 1. Western front. The — Petrograd, Feb. 5. —Western front.
Russian troops, assuming a counter-attack, Enemy columns in compact formation
after a stubborn fight dislodged the Ger-
having assumed the offensive north-east of
mans from the trenches, which ihcy had
occupied east of the Kalnzeem roadway. A
Kalnzem were driven back to their tren-
ches. German troops assumed the offen-
lull, interrupted from time to time by artil-
sive north-west of Friedriehstadt, but were
lery fire. Hollowed. Th e rush of the Ger-
mans has thus been entirely stopped and scattered by the Russian fire. A German
aeroplane, com'ng under the Russian fire
the Russian troops have recaptured their
descended hurriedly north-west of Postava.
trenches in spite of the strong frost and the

asphyxiating gases. Bombs were dropped Reconnoissances 'and fir ng continues on

sector of our trenches east of Kalnzen." tli© Rumanian front.
from Russian aeroplanes 20 kilometres
KOKUSAI-REUTER
north-west of Illuxt and a fight occurred
—
London, Jan. 31. The Russan official in the same region between a Russian and
CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA
eommunique announces that on the Buko- an enemy aeroplane, this last being com-
vina front "we advanced in snow waist- pelled to come down. German aviators KOKUSAI-REUTEB
high and captured, at the point of the bomiharded the vill'age Toplyia north-east London, Jan. 30.— The offic'al report
bayonet, the heights east of Jacobeny, tak- of Postava.
from Mesopotamia reads: "We now hold
ing a number of prisoners and some booty." Rumania, The enemy during the night
the Turkish first and second lines south-
KOKUSAT-WESTNIK before January 31 made three attacks ag-
—
Petrograd, Feb. 1. On the Riga front, ainst the Russian troops on the heights east
west of Kut-el-Aniara on a front of 4,300
yards and the third and fourth lines on
east of Kalnzem, the German advance has of-- Jacobeny, but wag repulsed with heavy
Ibeen entirely repulsed, after very heavy losses for him. January 30 the Russians a frontage of 600 yards.
fighting during the eevere frost of the last took east of Jacobeny li officers and 1,000 Turkish dead to the number of 950 have
 85 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 10. 1917

been collected and buried and there are

1

MR. JOHN BUCHAN'S WEEKLY PLAN MURDER PR-MIER AND ARTHUR

more bodies not yet counted. We cap- SUMMARY HENDERSON
tured 127 prisoners, one heavy gun, three
trench-mortars and one Maxim."
[Beitish Embassy Despatch Through KOKUSAI DIBJBCT SEEVIOB
XOKUSAI-BEUTEB
London. Feb. —The
report from
5. official
Kokusai AoEKpy] Derby, Jan. 31. Three women and a —
ma11 Were arrested yesterday
3 and arraigned
Mesopotamia reads: "On Friday night, Tnnrlrm Feb.
London, q
T?oK 3.— Onn a, Tt u £
the British front
d
right in Prance, there was some increase of ac-
be£0 r e the Bench charged th consp fring w
the cavalry reached a point on the to murder Mr. Lloyd-Gcorge, the Premier,
bank of the Tigris, 25 miles west of Kut-el- tivity during the past week. The most and Mr. Arthur Henderson, Minister with-
el-Amara. On Saturday, west of the Hai extensive operation was an attack on a sec- i
out portfolio.
Tigris junction the Br tish captured three tion of the enemy trenches near Le Trans- KOKUSAi-EEUTEB
successive lines of trenches on a 650 yards loy,which was completely successful. The
front and to a depth of 400 yards, infi ct- whole objective was secured and 369 London. Jan. 31. Three suffragette* —
ing heavy losses on the enemy. We now prisoners taken at a total cost to the at-
Mrs Alice Wheelcon, her daughter Har-
;
control the mouth of the Hai river op- lnn 1 * a3 ° n * school ni!Stre ss an<T 3
"'
posite to Kut-el-Amara.
tackers of 60 casualties.
n ?
Mrs. Wheeldon's son-in-law Alfred George
. „ - ,m . ...
I
"'J ^ ,
'

w
* i

Apart from raius have

uavo vr
"As a result of Saturday's success, the t-
'.""T:? "^u raids
this,/ the trench
,\] ason
u
a chemist,* A
a conscientious objector, ,
•• ^ •

been numerous and successful da y*

enemy evacuated the whole south bank of were charged at Derby Police Court to-day !

light-raid to the northeast of Neuville and

the Tigris eastward of its junction with with conspiring to murder Mr. Lloyd-
the River Ha ', which we now occupy.
1
To Sa nt Vaast resulted in much damage to G and Mr< Arthur Henderson>
*

the west of the Hai, the enemy evacuated

the enemy and the capture of a number
their trenches as far as a line westward of prisoners was actually effected with-' with
0nl evidence °*
7 was given and .
«™t
i^ „„„fu..
of the Liquorice Factory, to the north- out loss, as was another raid near Festu
t?_„*.. the prisoners were remanded. ~Mo details

west of the junction of the Hai and Tigris. bert. A similar undertaking by daylight
r:.ii„_i
a re 60 Alice Wheeldon in Court
declared * it is a trumpec up charge be-
,
. P^J "

"We have already counted 600 enpmy near Hulluch was carried out at negligible cause my lad is a conscientious objector."
,

dead as the result of Saturday's fighting." cost.

The Wheeldons are well-known suffraget- ;

Such results in casualtes are eloquent tes. It

is stated others may be involved.
of the skilful organ zation and the spirit
The "Daily Sketch" says it is understood
of vigour on the part of the assaulting
prisoners are accused of conspiring to
troops.
FRENCH TRANSPORT SUNK poison Mr. Lloyd-George.
Owing to improved aerial cond tions,
there has
KOK US A.I-R E UTEB
been much air fighting in the
KOKU8A r-KEUTEB Brtish and French sectors. A consider- London, Fob. 3. An extraordinary story —
Paris, pcb. 3. — The Ministry of Marine able number of German aeroplanes have was told to-day by Sir F. E. Smith, the At-
torney-General, who prosecuted on behalf of
•nnounces that, the transport Amiral been destroyed, providing clearer proof
Magon, a vessel of 5,566 tons, bui'.t in
1 than ever of the notable superiority of the the Crown, when the trial was resumed at
Derb .V of Mrs. Alice Wheeldon, her daughter
1904, was torpedoed and sunk while con- British and French .aviators over the,
Harriet; Miss "Winnie Mason, a school-mis'
veying 900 troops to Salonika January 25. enemy. tress; and Alfred George Mason, Mrs. Wheel-
Eight hundred lives were saved. Elsewhere, operations have been un- don's son-in-law all of whom are charged
important, excepting Mesopotamia, where w ithattempting to murder Mr. Lloyd-George
|

considerable success was ach eved in the

; j
and Mr. Arthur Henderson by means of
(offensive aganst Kut. The operations po son.
began on December 13th and have pro- The Attorney-General said ph'als of poi-
DETAILS OF NEW MINE FIELD LAID |

pressed steadily and satisfactorily. The son were sent from Southampton to Derby
RY RR/TISH j

British, despite a most obstinate defense, and handed by Mrs. Wheeldon to a Govern-
continue to close in on the Turkish strong- ment Agent, who obtained her confidence.
KOK CM Al-BEUTEB hold. The latest fighting has led to the It was proposed to shoot poisoned darts at

—
London, Jan. 31. The State Depart- capture of two 1 nes of enemy trenches on a Mr. Lloyd-Georsre when he appeared to speak
Walton Heath.
ment at Washington publishes details ot front of between two and three miles. The
at

tb~ Br*'-n mlns Celd as commi'iv.' it- capture of the enemy's third and fourth
,,

ed to ueutrais, Its greatest extent fro::i lines, on a 600 yard front, has also
been
southwest to no 'beast is -bout 23 m 1c*. effected.
The length fiom itr-rth to sou'h is
"0 The value set by the Turks on the posi- THE LAURENT/C DISASTER
miles. It blocks the approach to the tions taken has been proved by the num-
North £»-a co&hi of Germany e\ <; t ber and determination of the'r counter at- KOKUSAI-REUTEB
though neutral territorial watei-s. It ex- tacks, which have been repelled with heavy Belfast, Jan. 31. The Laurentic was —
tends four miles south-west of Kengkjobing slangbter and the trenches strongly or-
mined on Friday morning off the north
on the west coast of Jutland, north of Horn ganized. coast of Ireland. The vessel was manned
Reef, to a point, souih of Famborough by 475 naval rat'ngs. About 260 men pe-
Head ; thence it turns southeastwards to rished. The explosion blew a terrific hole
within aeven miles of Terschell'ng. one of •p fchie vessei'-'fe- side. Many of the stokers
the chain of islands novth of Hoi"! and. AMERICAN STEAMER SUNK vei. injured were
ki'led outr'ght. The
In a speech at Nottingham, to-day placed boats as the ship was snkng.m
Lore Robert Cecil said that the blockade The time she took to go down is variously
of Germany was very nearly complete
KOKUSAI DIEECT SEEVICE estimated h^ni 5 to 4^5 minuter. The sea
He believed it would absolutely destroy New York, Feb. 3. A cable from London — was dotted w.Hh men struggling for the r
lives. Many w *re token on board the al-
:

tells that the Amer'can steamer Housatonic

the enemy's overseas exports and practical
ready crowded Loots which were half-
has been sunk by a German submarine near
ly destroy her overseas imports. Evidences swamped bv the a, fchie men being ha'f-
the Scilly Islands. The steamer, of 3,143
from many sources all showed that the clad in the bitterest o' l hours of the morn- .

tons, was built in 1891.

Central Powers were suffering from food ing before thev wer. rescued by fisli ng
riots, a shortage of copper, absence of snacks. Already 100 frozen bodes have
'
The Housatonic, on its previous voyage, been washed up.
rubber. seemed beyond question thai
It
left Las Palmas in
the Canary Islands,
had KOKUSAl-KRV, r,.R
ft ? Germans had little wool, less cotton. the coast of northwest Africa, on Decem-
off
Lord Robert convinced by warning his ber and arrived in Galveston. Texas, the London, Jan. 31.— The \dmiralty an-
audience that the blockade alone wonl t chief cotton export port of the United States, nounces that the auxiliary er.iiser Lauren-
not end the war and brin? victory. That on December 31. The boat probably left tic was the victim of a floating mine and
must be obtained upon tih'e field of battl ?.. Galveston about the middle of January. not a submarine.
 February 10, 1917) THE JAl'AN WEEKLY .MAII,
•"MKWiB.-J

pis A TES ' LATEST DECLARATION STIRS NEUTRALS TO TAKE ACTION

No Alarm Is Shown Though Gravity Of Situation Is Well-Recognized—Smaller Nations

Look For Lead From United States

KOKUSAl DIRECT SERVICE disorders might occur. lie said thai the the allegation,adding that Germany has
New York,Feb. 1.—Tlhfl Aseoc atcd
: Note also made it necessary to prevent all
the right to search hospital-skips, which
Press corre6pondont a.t Ber in telegrapliN unnecessary consumption of commodities.
she has never used.
that the German Government lias despatch- A dispatch from Madrid quotes the news
ed a Note to the United States Govern papers there as declar ng that the knell ol "As it is evidently Germany's intcn-
ment, declaring that she is openly deter- submarine warfare threatens Spain witi tion to add other more unspeakable!
inure
mined on unrestricted naval warfare. hunger and rum. One paper significantly crimes to the long list disgracing
dis tier re-

The Note, which is a lengthy one, remarks it is waiting to sec what the United cord, His Majesty's Government has de-
de-
States will do. cided that if the tlhreat is earned out, re-
clares that the attempt of the Central
Powers to bring about peace has failed on KOKUSAI-REUTER prisals will be immediately taken."
New York, Feb. 1.— The harbour here KOK USA1 -RJ£ u TEB
account of the lust of conquest of their
<vas closed 6n Wednesday evening.
adversaries. The effort of the Central partures were forbidden.'
All de-
A torpedo-boat is
London, Feb. 1. A message from —
Powers to establish an understanding has stopping all arrivals
at Quarantine Island.
Amsterdam says: "Competent circles
been answered by an announcement of It is believed that the interned German- regard Germany's announcement of ruth-
mer-
intensified warfare. "The Imperial Gov- chantmen aTe preparing to dash out to sea. less submarining wil-h grave anx ety."
ernment," the message cont nues, "must The police are guarding the docks, where A message from New York leads: The
now continue the war for existence forced five Hamburg-Amerika liners are interned. newspapers here consider Germany's an-
upon it by using us as weapons. The Im- KOK PSAI-REUTER nouncement of a ruthless submarine war-
perial Government, therefore, is obliged Washington, Feb. 1,— Pres'dgnt Wilson fare as the gravest issue of the war. Many
to do away with the restrictions up to
and Secretary of State Lansing to day con- papers urge the immediate severance of
ferred an hour on the new situat'on raised
this time imposed on the use of its fight- diplomatic relations and several, notably,
by Germany's submarine declaration. After
ing force upon the sea." the "New York World," are in favour of
this conference ft became known that the
The Note concludes by asking the United linited States Government landing Count Bernstorff his passports at
has already be-
States to co-operate, in order 'to avoid gun to formulate once.
definite steps in regard to
sacrifice of life, by warning American Ifop submarine campaign. Mr. Asquith, in a speech at Ladybank,
ships against entering certain "barred The situation ra sed by the German de- to-day, said that the victory of the Allies
fones," described in the accompanymg claration is regarded as extremely grave. was inevitable. The notion that the
document. It is intimated that some kind of action struggle was about
to end in a stale-mate
Germany's unreserved naval warfare be- has already been taken, but the nature of was a mere dream. He urged all to sub-
this action is not ind cated.
;

came effective on February 1. scribe, to the utmost to the War Loan.

KOK USA J-KEUTER He denounced the new German submarine
KOKUSAI-REUTEi
—
London, Feb. 1. A New York despatch
New York, Feb. 1.— The New York from Berlin say s that a German Note based plans. He admitted that the situation was
"World" character zes the German Note on President Wilson's Address to tlbe Senate ^' ave ' but saj d that the a ! ,ied an
? f*™*
as a declaration of war against the United has been communicated to neutrals. Th measures such as the arming of merchant-
States. It says that President "Wilson must Note declares that the rejection otf her peace men, the acceleration of construction, and
carry out the terms of his ultimatum so offer forces Germany to d sreqard the re the allocation of tonnage to the resources
swiftly that Berlin will have no excuse for strict'ons placed upon naval warfare from of the Allies were all being used in order
a misunderstanding of the purpose and February 1, and asks the United States to
to counter the campaign.
policy of the United States. co-operate to prevent sacrifice of life bv
After this, says the "World," the United warning American ships not to enter bar- KOKUSAI-REUTER
States must adopt measures necessary to red zones. Amsterdam, Feb. 1. Speaking in the —
protect the lives and property of its citizens A message from Madrid reads: The Cer Reichstag, the Imperial German Chancel-
on the high seas. man Note which has been handed to tlbe lor, in announcing the Government's deci-
'If this means war with Germany, so be Spanish. Government says that Germany sion in favour of unrestricted submarin-
it,' concludes the "Would." and Austria absolutely forbid commerce fsm, stated to-day ijbat Germany's sub-
The New York cotton market in t!he open between Neutrals and the AlLes and wil marines had been .very considerably in-
ing experienced an unprecedented break, torpedo aill ships without respecting flags creased since last Spring. It wag hoped to
but recovered later. The stock markets or cargo. The Central Powers give all render the difficulties of the Entente, owing
were similarly affected. The selling was ships five days- to return to neutral ports. to the world's bad corn harvest, unbear-
t>ho wildest since the outbreak of the war. A message from Washington says tlhat able: and make the coal question for Italy
KOKUSAI-REUTER the pperminarv consideration of the German and France more critical to cut off Greait •

munition? and
The Dutch press dwells on the risks that Note, occasioned expression of opinions Britain's supplies of ore for 1

giv ng the impression that the s'tuat on was

:
:
of timber for coal -urine?.
Germany's latest threat will cut off Hol-
It was opined, the speaker said, that
land's imports and will cause an entire para- viewed with extreme gravity. Prompt ac-
tion is expected. the dangers to Germany of unrestricted sub-
lysis of Holland's industries.
KOKUSAI-REUTER marinism. bad greatlv decreased. He quot-
The Handelsblad associates the recent
rumors of German troop concentrations on London, Feb. 1. —
The Foreign Office
ed the opinion of Field-Marshal von Hin-
denburg to the effect that the mil tary
:

Holland's eastern frontier with the new to-day issued the following statement:
situation permitted Germany to accept all
German measure. This journal deduces "The German Government claim to 'have
consequences.
from this that Germany js convinced that conclusive proof that enemy hospital shins
A telegram from The Hague received in
Holland will be forced to take up arms. have been misused to transport munitions official quarters says that the German Oban,
A dispatch from Madrid states that after and troops. It also claims to have sub- cellor, speaking in the Reichstag, declared
the Spanish Cab'net had discussed the Ger- mitted
proofs to the French and British that Germany would maintain a merciless
man Note, the Minister of the Interior con-
Governments, at the same time declaring submarine warfare. At the same time, the
ferred with the editor of all newspapers,
that the traffic of hospitalships within a German Government ha* sent a circular
and appealed to their patriotism to observe
line drawn from Flamborough Head, Note to the neutral states declaring the
a discreet composure. He gave as his rea- part of the Mediter-
Tersbelling, Ushant to Land's End will blockade of the eastern
son for this request the fear that when the ranean. In tlbe Note sent to the United
purport of the Note, which meant the in- no longer be tolerated. States Government. Germany has declared
terrupt'on of all Spain's foreign trade and "His Britannic Majesty's Government the cancellation of the restriction she agreed
grave internal dislocation, became known, has received no communication and! denies to on the use of arms in naval warfare. ,
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TUB JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL (February, 10, 1917

ko k us ai-re ctteb der of non-combatants, including womeu from the German Note is most intense.
|

Amsterdam, Feb. 1.—The memorandum and children, as the There have been continued conferences of
national policy of
accompanying the German Note prohibits Germany on the high seas. Ministers with the militaiy and matval au-
On the first
traffic in the waters around Britain, occasion thorises. The Fore gn Minister conferred
when the threats contained in the
France, Italy aud certain areas of the Me- German Note are carried into effect as with thte American Ambassador from mid-
1
night until 2 a.m. The Premier announced
diterranean Sea. The exceptions to this regards American citizens or ships every in the Cortes that the situation was
rule are routes from America to Falmouth German vessel interned in American ports un-
deniab y grave, but deprecated any discus-
and from Flushing to Southwold. should be seized by our Government and
I
sion of the reply Spain would make to Ger-
The Note permits an American pas- trade with Germany interdicted." many.
»enger service with Falmouth once a week, kokdsai dikect service KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
defining the route such sh ps must follow Washington, Feb. 2—
Mr. Lansing, the New York, Feb. 3. Less than an hour —
and elaborate signs which such ships must' Secretary of State, received the Press cor
'after the news was received, the banks
carry. respondents and tola them he had nothing and business houses began
unfurling Amer-
The American Government must guarantee to communicate, neither would he answer
ican flags. Crowds rushed to newspaper
that such ships do not carry contraband. any questions. Mr. Lansing added that bulletin boards and purchased eagerly
Germany has notified Holland that she this official attitude held good for the re- I

extra edit'ons of newspapers. An en-

willing to make speciiaJ'. provisions in
I

f>
mainder of the day. thusiastic approval of the governments
respect to a mail and passengers service
koklkai-kedteb course is voiced on all sides.
from Flushing to Southwold.
!.

KOKUSAI-REITTER
—
London. Feb. 2. The British Press doesj In Montreal, the publication of extras
not conceal its bel ef that the German announcing that the United States had
—
New York, Feb. 2. The whole country threat implies a real formidable peril d-e- j

severC(1 Nation* with Germany created

1

was aflame with anger to-day upon the manding all the nation's endurance. it
intense excitement and the crowds cheer-
receipt of the Gorman announcement of opines that this frightfulness lias long been
ed Wilson.
ruthless submarine warfare. Feeling rose anticipated. Confidence is expressed that
In Washington, the news of f
he Presi-
to a pitch far above that reached at the preparation will be made to meet it. The
time of the Lusitauia disaster. greatest difficulty will be submarine mine- dent's decision came like a thunderclap,.
layers. :>nd everywhere there were expression of
The newspapers, with hardly an excep-
tion, demanded that Germany's insult be
A message from Madrid says tlhat' the appiobation.
Minster of Marine has telegraphed to all kokusai direct service
thrown back in her face. Even the Spanish Poi-t Authorities temporarily pro-
mildest pacifist organs only deprccalod hib'ting sailings.
[delayed in transmission]
rashness. The possibility of war became The Dutch Government has suggested New York, Feb. 3.— The Associated
a universal topic. that ships should not sail at present unless Press correspondent at Washington sends
The temporary closure of New York the Government is first consu'ted. the following message While official in-
:
—
harbour followed the Germans' attempts A message from New York states that formation was withheld, there were in-
to scuttle interned liners, preventing their Fr dav morn ng's papers are almost un- dications in official quarters to-day that a
seizure.
animous in declaring that a break with communication is about to be sent to
Geimany is only a matter of a few hours. Germany, the nature of which is a warn-
FOKITSAI DIRECT SERVICE
This opinion is based on unofficial conjec- ing against her unrestricted submarine
New York, Feb. 2.— The Stock Ex- tures. It is learned from Washington that
warfare, plac ng the severance of relations
change opened to-day with losses ranging there has be^n no official statement.
as the next step if Germany persists in
from one to twenty points, followed by a The (mark has fallen in New York to
breaking her pledge to the United States.
demoralization extending to all classes of 66%, the lowest point on record.
KOIC US Al- W ESTM IK EOKTTSAT DIRECT 8ERVTCB
stocks.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Pttrograu, Feb. 2. — The Press here re- New York Feb. 3.— A dispatch from
gards the declaration of a blockade by Ger- Wash ngton says that an attache of the
—
New York, Feb. 2. American papers many as an extreme measure adopted State Department t-his afternoon delivered
continue to comment on Germany's latest through lack of- food and supplies. Also, to the German Embassy passports for Am-
Note to the United States. it is attributed in part to the failure of bassador Bernstorff. his wife, staff and
The "Louisville Courier and Journal" the German peaos proposals. Its object, suite, comprising more than one hundred
says: —Surely the has been say the papers, is to impress neutrals of persons. A note believed to be subsl-antiall-
President
awakened from his dream of a millicnium the necessity of admitting tbe lawfulness iy the same a s the President's address was
included w'th the passport and it stated
by Germany's latest Note, which is a of the German submai ne policy.
The "Novoe Vrtmya*" is of opinion that that Spain would take over American in-
direct challenge to war. That challenge
the only result likely to be achieved by tine ter^cf^ in Botlin.
should be accepted within twenty-four German piracy wild When Bernstorff had been g'ven the in-
be a diminution in the
hours. A war thus entered on by America safety of i-ravellers, an increase in the; telligence that the passports were coming,
should not end until the Imperial des- sinkago of ships and serious compl cations be tearfully sa d he expected if and that ;

potism of Germany, which had dared to with neutrals. there was n^th'ng eTse the United States
plunge the world into such a war, is com- The "Bourse Gazette ' says the block- could do. Ho wondered how to get home.
1

pletely and eternally crushed. adeprincipally directed against neutrals.

is A fever'sh activity became noticeable at

The "Providence Journal" says; The — The paper awaits, with deep interest, the
attitude of America.
tjhe German Embassy, whene the attaches
were beginnmg to remove tbeir personal
world notes at last what Germany really
KOK USAI-REUTEE effects. If was announced »that the Swiss
means when she speaks of the freedom of Amsterdam, Feb. 2. Dutch shipping is
This brutal and insolent pro- forb dden to leave territorial waters.
— Legation wouM assume the German diplo-
the seas. :
mats interests in the United States.
nouncement is only an added proof that KOKITSAI-REUTER EDKrSAT DTRF.CT SERVICE
the besotted and blood-stainedi policy of Cliristiania, Feb. 2. The mai'ls and — —
Now York. Feb. 3. Count Bernstorff, the
Prussia does not change. goods traffic with England has been sus- German Ambassador, has been g'ven his
The "Journal" concludes by advising pended. passports and J. W. Gerard, the American
the immediate severance of diplomatic re- KOKFSAT-REUTER Ambassador Germany, has been recalled,
to

lations with the German Government Copenhagen, —

Feb. 2. At a< secret sitting seoording k> a d'spatch from Washington.

s follows "f the Rigsday

1

to-day, the Minister of For- KOK US AT DIRECT SERVICE

Note: eign Affairs announced that it was the New York. Fob. 3.— The ncutnl govern-
on the
Government's intent-ion to endeavour to en- ments -have been notified of the action of
"If the President has a proper sense of
sure the maintenance of trade w:th other the United States toward Germany, and
the respect due to th s nation- he will pay,
!

countries< A11 part5es a pp rove d the speech. have been 'nvifed to follow suit if the new
no more attention to this Note than a The sittmg closed with the Speaker ap- ni hmarine T>ol cv violates their rights. The ;

householder would pay rr> the warning of pealing to the members to meet the new QUC(,tion of convoying Amercan ships
I

a burglar against interference by anothersituation with dignity and tranquillity, through t v e submarine blockade is under
burglar when making off with his silver. kokt-s w-rftter consideration as one of few next moves of
"The Note outlined a policy of mnr- Madrid, Feb. 2. Excitement —
resulting the United States.
 KOKUSAI DIRECT SKKVICK saine note the reservation made M Ger- the United States vra$ ooth ng more than
l :

Now York, Fob. 3.— A dispatch from inuny against keeping her promises if her lie defense of the
undoubted r.ghta of the
I

Washington states that diplomatic relations
with Germany have been severed. A diplo-
matic break w th Austria-Hungary is ex-
pected, but it is not clear whether l<he Unit-
ed Stilus has yet received formal not.fica-
tion from Austria endorsing Germany's
stand.
enemies were permitted to apply at will American people.
methodsf warfare "violating internation- "We wish t serve no selfish ends," ha
al law," and the American Government's continued.
"We seek merely to stand true
response refusing to entertain, much less alike in thought and
action to the im-
discuss, the suggestion that respect for the memorial principles of
our people which
rights of citizens of the United States was sought to express in my address to the
I

The United States has also formally de- in the slightest degree contingent upon Senate a fortnight ago— we seek merely to
manded of Germany that she immediately the conduct of
any other Government. vindicate our right to liberty, justice and
release the Americans taken prisoners by The President then quoted from Ger an unmolested life.
the South Atlantic raider. many's note of last Wednesday, revoking "These an? the bases of peace* not war. —
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE the pledges thus given "on the ground that God grant that we may not be challenged
New York, Feb. 3.— Advices from hiutal methods of warfare had been adopt- to defend them by acts of wilful injustice
Washington state that the German au-,ed by their enemies, who proposed on the part of the government of Ger-
the des-
xihary cruisers Kronprinz Wilhelm and miction of many."
the Central Powers."
Prinz Eitel Fried rich, interned at the navy The President read his address slowly.
President Wilson continued: "I think
yard in Philadelphia, have been seized by
you will_ agree with me that in view of this Tfo was frequently interrupted with loud
order of the Navy Department, and the
declaration, which suddenly and without
applause. When he concluded the mem-
crews have been impr soned. bers of Congress arose and cheered. They
prior intimation of any kind withdraws
In Boston the United States Marshal remained stand ng while he left the cham-
the Imperial Government's note of May
seized the liner Kronprinzessin Cecilie, 4, ber.
1916, this Government has no alternative
which had been nominally in his possession KOKUfeAT DIRECT SERVICE
xv. • x'i. j.' * •
1 11
since the institution of a suit by a bank nf tl rr . 4 ,
.

consistent w.th the honour

"" uour and Hip
Il,e rliu-miv
oigniiy Washington, Feb. 3.--In Congress, an
United States
,

\ .®
for the nondelivery of a large amount of but to take the cours e amendment to the revenue bill was ntro-
whlch in ° u note of IS, 1910, wo
gold at the outbreak of the war, when the [ duced to-day. proposing the issuance of 500
a nnou ncet tfa at we would take in the event million dollars' worth o' non- nterost bear-
liner returned to the United States to i j i <
that the German Government did not de- ing Treasury notes to put the nation in a
avoid capture.
Upon urgent orders of the Government, clare and effect an abandonment of the state of complete militany and nava.! pre-
paredness. Prominent leaders in both poli-
extraordinary precautions have been taken submarine warfare which it was then em-
tical parties unqualifiedly x pressed ap-
against German plots and conspiracies, ploying, and to which it now proposed to
proval of Wilson's course.
particularly anything done to the interned resort."
KOKUSAI-KKUTKtt
derman ships in American ports.
kokusai direct service
The President said that he had directed
the Secretary of State to announce to the
Washington, Feb. 3. Upon his recall by —
President Wilson, Ambassador Gerard was
(Delayed in Transmission) German Ambassador that all relations be- instructed to close ail the Un led States con-
Washington, Feb. 3. —
Diplomatic rela- tween the United States and Germany sulates in Germany, completely intenupting
tions between the United States and Ger- would be withdrawn. lelat'ions. Spain will take oiiarge of Ame-
many have been severed. "Notwithstanding unexpected this ac-
r can interest?.

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE tion on the part of the German Govern- The President reached h's decision to re-

—
Washington, Feb. 3. President Wil- ment," the President continued, "this sud call Mr. Geraid and hand Count Bernstorff
his passports after a conference with the
son announced the severance of diplomatic ^ en and deeply deplorable renunciation of
Cabinet members and lead ng Senators
relations with Germany in an address this lts assurances given to this Government
which convinced him that we country was
afternoon before a joint session of the a * one of tne most critical moments_of ten-
, solid in favour o. a> rupture.
Houses of Congress. sion m
the relations of the two Govern America has demanded that Germany im-
The Senators and Representatives ments, I refuse to believe that it is the mediate' y release the Americans captured
list-
ened with rapt attention as the President intention of the German authorities to do
.
by the Atlant'e ra der.
ln *** .what the
described the unsuccessful attempts of the ? have warned us that KOKUSAI-KEUT1EB
American Government to dissuade Ger- they will feel at liberty to do. I cannot —
London, Feb. 3. A Wash ng'on message
bring myself to believe that they will in- states that at the eoncusion of a two and
many from employing a policy of ruthless-
one-half hours' Cabinet meeting, President
ness on the high seas. He recalled the deed pay no regard to the ancient friend-
Wilson hurried to the Capitol 10 discuss the
note to Germany on April 8, 1916, fol- ship between their people and our own or
s'tuation with Chairman Stone of the For-
lowing the sinking of the Sussex, which the solemn obligations exchanged between eign Relations Committee o! the Senate.
contained the words: us, and destroy American ships or take
At) the conclus on of a two hours' con-
"Unless the Imperial Government im- the lives of American citizens in the wil- ference between the President and the Sena-
mediately declare and effect an abandon- ful prosecution of the ruthless naval pro- tors, one of hhe latter sa d that a diplomatic
ment of the present methods of submarine gramme they have announced. Only ac rupture with Germany was practically cer-
warfare against passenger and freight car-) tnaI overt acts °n tneir P ar t can make tain.
>

rying vessels the Government of the, m

e believe it even now." After the Cabinet meeting, a member of
t'be Cabinet to'd a newspaper representative
United States will have no choice but to President Wilson then declared solemn-
that the last chance for a peaceful solution
sever diplomatic relations with the Ger- ly that if his inveterate confidence in the
of the situation was not yet gone, as Ger-
man Empire altogether." sobriety and prudent foresight of their many had
not yet carr ed out her purpose
The President quoted the assurance purposes should prove unfounded, and that as far as he knew. Ii was ascertained that
given by Germany in reply: "The Im- American ships and lives were sacrificed the Cabinet agreed in refusing to counte-
perial Government will do its utmost to by Germany's naval commanders, he nance German interference with American)
confine the operations of the war for thf would take the liberty of coming a?ain be- rights.
J

rest of its duration to the fighting forces fore Congress and would ask that authori- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
j

al the belligerents." ty be given him to "use any means neces-

sary for the protection of our seamen and
London, Feb. 3. — Official c'rele? in Wash-
President Wilson also gave the language ington are convinced thai a break with Ger-
of the order issued bv the German a1- our P G0 P le in the prosecution of peaceful many is only a matter ci time.
\

miralty to the submarine commanders, and legitimate errands on the high seas, Fifteen Senator^ discussed with Presi-
both within and without the areas of de-ll can do nothing less. I take it for dent Wilson three possibilities: first, an
granted that all neutral governments will immediate break; second. delay until an
clared naval war zones, that merchant
;i

overt act should be eommittexh third, send

vessels should not be sunk without warning take the same course."
a final wanvng. The majority expressed
or without saving the lives of the persons The President reiterated his refusal to the opinion that any othei course than the
aboard, unless the vessels made an attempt believe that Germany would do anything first would be regarded by the world a9
to escape or offer resistance. actually hostile until he was obliged to cowardice. Indications are however, that
\ The President also quoted 1

from the believe it and stated that the purpose of the siecond course will be atloptcd.
 90 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 10, 19 17

KOKUSAi-iiAVAS son's entry was cheered and applauded by have been sent to guard the
Panama Canal
Paris, Feb. 3. —In the course of a dis- 'much clapping of hands. Tense s lence against dynamiting,
lei f?ned when President Wilson, with face]
cuss^n in the Chamber on

^
xokusai-beuteb
!

of Deputies,
fpi

against
1 defense
Thursday on the
-j n p
measures to be used
German submarines, Baron des
,
-1
'

a ppl ause greeted the announcement \

set
^m and no suggestion of a smile, began to
yery g]owly £ of
of the
e
!
* ash ngton, ^
AXT ,
Feb. 5.-The Federal Gov-
™m
ent has asked for the co-operation
of
,

Tournelk< de Constant counselled an in- severance of relations with Germany, which a " State authorities to meet the German
crease in the number of patrolling ships, was renewed when the President decl ared
' plots. Special guards have been placed
that it was now no longer possible but on Government buildings and
assisted by sea-planes, and the arming of precautions
to believe that Germany would disregard have been redoubled at, the White
merchantmen. Accord ng to statistics, said House
her obligation not* to destroy Amer-
and at all allied Embassies It is estimat 1

the speaker, out of 7S armed merchantmen can ships and lives. Congress rose and
ed that at least 10,000 agents of
i
j
the Cen-
attacked by submarines 72 had escaped, cheered at the conclusion of the address tr a Powers are under
j
surve llance In 1

whereas out of 100 unarmed vessels only! -apd remained standing while the President. New York alone there are at least 5 000
seven had escaped. Wi the Chamber. It is officially known that spies of the
Admiral Lacaze, Minister of Marine, after KOKUSAI-REUTER I
Central Powers have been instructed to
!act ln the event of a rupture with
assuring the Chamber that Germany's latest London, Feb. 4.—News of rt'he German- Ger-
threats of frightfulness would leave every- American rupture, which Reuter announced m any. A number of outrages have already
in Londo n on Situiday afternoon, caused, °een committed,
one in France unmoved, said: "We are
the deepest impression of any event since
arming, and shall continue to arm our mer-
KOKTJSAI-BEUTER
the outset of the war. Little excitement,
chantmen for purely defensive purposes, not however, was manifested as the public is Washington, Feb. 5.— The State Depart-
now hardened to sensat ons. ment has received a dispatch from the
allowing ourselves to be intimidated in this
It is the general opinion that America American Consul at Plymouth, Mr. Joseph
i

act on by German protests to neutrals." The

w 11 inevitably be forced into the war. G. Stephens, stating that the crew of the
Admiral added that, during the last eleven
There is much speculation 'ate to what pari* Uousatanic were given full warning and
months, out of 51,000,000 tons of merchandise she wil l play and how her entrance will op portunity for safety
before the vessel wae

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consigned to French ports 273,000 tons only affect ItiWe supply of munit ons. Bunk I

of the German steamers in-|

The prospect '

had been sent to the bottom by submarines. ft ig Government

terned in America, re nforc'mg the mer
He did . not attempt
however, that this proportion might become
to conceal the fact,
has "°
cantile traffic has strengthened the e.»ra- l#
pesure wherewith the British public grow-|
™ f
no intention at. present, of seizing
e kennan merchantmen held up in
U.S.
regards the new ingly frightfulness.
of Al- ports. This action would be an act
Eomewhat greater, but that would in no way
war. It is explained that the Kron Prinz
decrease the national determination to win ready there are indicat our that neutrals
preliminary panic
Wilhelm, Prinz E tel Friedrich, the Ap-
the war. The country would simply bear were recovering from the nam and the Kro n Prinzess n Cecilie were
even before it was learned that President
certain indispensable privations the more " the cllstod y of the United !

Wilson had appealed to them to imitate

readily. estates. lhe action of the Panama
the United States,
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE authorities in taking charge of the fou»
W)Kr» A I-RRTTTER Ilamburg-Afherika liners was only a tem-
[Delayed in Transmission]
Paris. Feb. 4.— Tb,e Un ted S!<ates Gov- porary measure to prevent the crews blow-
New York, Feb. 4. The Associated Press — ernmenj has broken off diplomatic relations ing up the vessels and endangering the
correspondent at Berlin telegraphs that with Austr a-Hungary.
Canal.
according to information from official quia-r- KOKUSAI-REUTER
KOKUSAI-REUTEB
iters.

tion of the
there are no prospects of the modifica-
submaiine orders.
Amsterdam, Feb. 4. A number of Dutch — Washington, Feb. 5.— American repre-
owners have asked for, and been granted
KOKUSAI-KEUTEB en tatives abroad have been inducted to
permission for their vessdis to proceed to f

New York, Feb. 4. — The Banks and of- sea at their own risk.
inform neutrals that President Wilson be-
make for peace if they fal-
lieves it will
fices were beflagged to-day. Crowds rush- KOK I'HAI-KEUTETi
low the American example.
ed by, with papers their hands, and m New York. Felb 5.— The definite breach Newspapers in Paris suggest that Pre-
fought to approach the bulletin boards.
of relations with Germany has been fol- sidcrit Wilson's action may
In a historic sitting of Congress, on have created
jowed by -a wave of patriotism, wh.ch is form ;dable political difficulties
Saturday afternoon Piesidents Wilson ex- in Germany
sweeping over the country Jrom end to 1
^ /
planed the reasons for his decision. His
end. All political differences have disap-)^
... 1

compel the German

,, •

^ ™H
leaders to
1
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utterances were loudly cheered, especially

peared. Express ons of loyalty and sup- effect a withdrawal amounting to a defeat,
;

when he declared that 'be wou'd"ask Con- American news-, which may possibly lead to disastrous con-
pert are now pouring in.
gress to provide mean? to safeguard Amer-
papers' unanimously applaud President sequence.
ican lives and property. The President Wilson for bringing America into line with
f,aid he took it for granted that all neutrals
KOKUSAI-REUTER
the Allies and upholding the d gnity of
;

would follow the example of the United America, Germany they say has now put PhUadelphia, Feb. 5.— As the U.S.N, des-
States in severing diplomatic relations with Jacob Jones was being towed into
down her last stake and has already lost. troyed
Germany. The Ka. ser has challenged America by the dock here to-day, she began to sink. The
;

KOKTJSAI-REUTER sword and by the sword he 6hall be pu- crew were ordered to close the sea-cocks and
Washington, Feb. 4. The step taken by —
nished. the vessel was saved. A member of the
President Wilson fell like a thunderclap. KOKUSAI-REUTER crew has been arrested and will be charged
A Bill was promptly introduced into the Washington, Feb. 5. It is announced that with sabotage.
House of Representatives for the issue of the British interests in Germany have been
—
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
$500,000,000 in Treasury Notes to complete transferred to the Dutch, and the Japanese
the miltarv preparations. Precautions are d Serbian affairs will be ]ooked af ter bv
,

Honolulu, Feb. " 5. The crew of the

I
—
being taken io stamp out any possible pro-|g pain ig expeeted that Germanv will
interned German gunboat Geier set the
u
German rioting. withdraw all her Consuls from the United vessel on fire to-day and she is at present
kokusai-reuter States. j
burning in the harbour.
Washington. Feb. 4. —There was an an j
If it is proved that- the Housatanic was KOKTJS A I-RETJTER
u'sual attendance of d plomats in Congress,
to-day, to hear President Wilson, including 1
torpedoed without warning, it will be diffi-
cult for America to avoid active hostility,
London, Feb. 5. —The report from
Paris that America has severed relation!
practically all the South American rep-re- 1 A battalion of militia has arrived here to
protect the public buildings and monuments. with Austr'a-Hungarv appears to be pro-
sentativos. Th e gravity of fhe occasion was
emr>ha.« zed by the presence of the Justices
:
J

The battleships of the Atlantic Fleet station- mature. The latest advices from Washing-
j

of the Supreme Court, members of the Cabi- ed at Guantanamo, Cuba, have been ordered ton state that diplomatic relations with
net and other hiigh officials. President Wil- to be ready for any eventuality. Orders Austria hang on the slenderest thread
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11 IK JAl'AlN VVKKKLY MAM.

February 10. 19'

expresses the opi- I'rcparat'ioiiH are. lie 11^

Tho made by the "liusskovoliu."
KOKUSAl-UKlTTKIt
Amur ea U.S. Naval authorities lor the w.'- <lrawal
nion that tlie present cr sis between
London, Feb. 5.— While telegrams are and Germany is not equ valent to a de- (,i the Kiinhoils Humar from NVmking,
Quirol and VillaloboB [rom Hankow,
pouring in from all parts of the world, ( .| ara t on of war, judging by tho touour ;

gunboat Polos whieli is at Chungk Og

will
f President Wilson's speech to
Congress,
Berlin still maintains a sullen si'enee. probably be interned if war ih declared.
which he expre ul himself as not hav The cruiser Cine oattj and Lbe gunboats
There has been no news from there for in
iiur lost hopo that the Germans will
ceaso Helena >and Wi'.mingori. at present in P°rt
nA .
P1 ,
a , 4llu ,

is a suggestion that the

t .

24 hours, there
their submarine nu'iiace
ovmafle and thus prevent
prevent here, are undergoing 2*m5*
extensive repairs.
Government members at Berlin are fl< Amor ea having resort to active measures. Considerable nteiest attaches to tin '\ [U H

^ ^S^^^SjiSS.
'
-

tin •->«.
tion a'' what wandiips will replace
surprised at the extent of fchfl Sealing M. Snzanoff, »l,o ,,owl y appo^n.oa Am- 1 j a .. IqV. ... Yta \v llwlravvn. 1

against Germany that they are busy con- b«»«A» to (tat Br a,n •
A report r0 eeived in certain ,««.<*.

^
;

position ot ucrmany
Otxtfing a characteristic statement 10 Ban- daring that tho Shanghai veslerdav states an Amcr-
f.«, «
are String Hand in the »* V* I. anchor
f ^^w^p J.

submarine news as an orlsit to the

B0 mttci , '*> V,,.,.. [>nw«w
™ j
* L
>
P UlieV. _ Ilcr
been forbidden to f?o ashore. be A K r I ' ,

is oni.^
• • . . . . i , . . I

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, .

pill Wilson has given them,

President C(mnt Kokovtzcff says Germany
i

consulate n Shanghai prohibited ;

Twelve British ships left Rotterdam on' t h e horns of a dilemma, she must accept (j erman res id e nts there from v sit ng the
concessions announce-
Sunday morning and a Brit sh trawler the challenge or agree to Con3U i ate after Feb. 5 and this
German Government i,
in Ger-
arrived at Ymuiden to sell fish in tfie my
opinion, the al t caused u0 sma
ii consternation

uaual wavy'
In any
A
absolute and constant
i
&™ tuan quarters in Shanghai.
, T' HZ 1

IIhe
,
"~ Monday i morning ™
!in Germany of the •

has now been KOKUSAI S6PBOIAJ, BKttVM?*;

r-r— on
newspapers j - ° neutrality
neutral5t of America
warmly welcome President Wilson'? action, frustTa ted Shanghai, Feb. 6. The Peking
'Daily
Paul &
—
that H.E> Mr.
and speculate on the possibdties of News" reports

tele- Keinsch,
American Minister, visited Uene-
America declaring war. They point out now .no
Amsterdam. Feb. 5.-Up to the Premier on Sunoay
German- ral Tuan Chi-jui,
that even with military and naval pas- grams from Germany on the

sivity, America's help is most valuable. Amercan

For, leaving out all considerations of

ereia
6

eensor nas stopped all

t the frontier
have reached .here.
German n VV
evening and

Germany and of
informed

,
States
nf theu
him of the aii.iudo
Government -
atoDri that were
t p steps

He laid emphasis on
^^
toward
being
Amer'ca*
moral support, America's financial and KOKTJS A.I-RETTTBK taken.
of Germany's
threatened action
Government abhorrence
natural resources are practically inex- Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 5.-The take correspond^
inai the time has
that
come to r-nd invited China to w
haustible, and all will
w:ii freely
treety be
De at the ais-:
dis- 8
]S co nvincea
convinced against the inhuman.*.?
„ p ormnn cub- steps as a protest
j

JJ^^ ^uSX
j

Ger-jjUndon German mehrtdft

P-l of the Allies. Moreover, 200 vt, md unrighteousness of
he would oo.n-
Amer can Premier replied that
man ships are at present in interests of Brazil. The'
sterling in- municate with his colleagues.
harbours, valued at 50 million KOKUSAI-REUTEK report from
in New York, Feb. 7.-A
sa.lor waa
cluding the Vaterland the largest vessel
ijOnuou, Feb.
London, i'cu. 6.— Germany
~"
seems anxi
neutrals in
London one
i uo1 "»*'-
Lonaon says that
American
the British steamer
ta*
i — •/ *
(l

the world
„ v lous to avoid a rupture with Qn Urd wrmm
London, Feb. 5.—The Scandinavian Europej and1 thev anxious to by the
they are equally ne which was 8unk
States are believed to be protesting to avoid war with w ith such a close threatened gnd when it is know*
that
:

mm
^
Germany against her unrestricted naval ne K hbour.
m „^a« says
warfare, c flWa .
hbonr.
disnnteh from Stockholm. some
a dispatch
Germany has already
Holland
professions of faith to lioiiauu
somfi slight
slicrht
"f^nd"'
the steamer did
,

the German d
n IM
l
.

attacked by ^ "^awS? S
hints to others. sailor will ^mrq —
Copenhagen iuhl
from uopenuagen Gus- an u
that vjtud- d is1S throwing out- - iue American
«u- the
Lt is reported trom deatri 0£
|deatn o.-... | -
It United &tai,a
. .

appearance du 1 rat i n of war by the

tavns V. King of Sweden amved
-there
There> however> i s but little . .

on board
Oil a Swedish
UUU1U <* .. warship to pay
^ -
a visitl ,
of her yielding to America
r-
frt AmoriM and she seems against
fl

rjprmanv. ^chmich'..
„„„;„ ct Germany.— ,
iNichmich — — .

to King Christian X of Denmark A dis-

fully prepared to face the risk of
host.U-
Washington, Feb.
7.-President Wil- '

patch from Amsterdam

Amsterdam ?.ates
eiates tnat
that me
the se
ae* 7
Unitcd States and bou
South
in -

long conterenee «uu

conference with
ith the United held a lori ,<,

^
t eg with son to-day da ;

verance of thee Americo-German d, diplomatic

P lomatlc American neutrals. Already there is talk irn»an of Committee
eutrals ° en g cha
relations has caucaused the deepest impression f a coalition Cabinet. The Tnternat onal
a
^ formation
De-
^ j delations.
Secre- -
and gravest anxi The Company, inquired of
ft
Ttl t Knd
outbreak of the w ar in Holland and nTthLthn in America on
British lines.
^"Jf^J
and Republican leaders are
con
con- whether their steamer St
^feg
is quite natural now that, the
^Washington,
fi«|*» noteworthy in- j-. sail, and Secretary Lan,in|
um*ii| A
**™*^ Louis could "?ail,
,

well nigh on the fto

in American press methods,
w thiSfon is
d that the steamer should
not leave
j

^
^
rU tl4r

her and is giving

h
"Asahi."
some guarantee.
a
or^nteli
that they have ceased
naval movements.
the publication of

r hat
York . lt is believed
the relations behveen
Berlin Ktates anrt Germanv are.
in Washington
the I n ted
at brcakin
I

KOKTJ8A1-BEUTBR The Press Bureau publishes a j

effect:—) noint _«^i c hhvchi."

wireless message to the follow ns
Paris, Feb. 5.
James
—
The American Ambas- Dr. Zimmermann, the German Secretary -
of
regret
can riiiui-i^",, Feb.
gan FrflncJsco
7.—The IS a vat.
, ,
.

sadors at Berlin and Vienna, Mr. State in an interview Plated (hat he

1?
issued an order on the sixth
wo. Department
-

W. Gerard and Mr. Frederic C. Penfield tied President Wilson's action which I" was jm
Gafe harbouT an d the Par ,

^
ta^^w r^
Qol(len
a against Inter natiom. kaw.
a u tradition of International
Law-. by pWd
at Barceloua on board he prot ected
protected i

w embark at a?aingt all Cannl shnnld be

^.^^^
ii
tfil] |

Kew Torhj^reeiate
j

Sp^i liner .nd proceed to

«
«.— Mr. Bryan
S an Francisco, Feb 7.— ^TT „
via Cuba.
w ? to a certain extent San

«™
While we understand
, .

him vep orted to have stated tha t

|

under u hat-

^."f*
KOKTJSAl-WESTNIK

r rr The .»
I President Wilson's attitude, we expect
the reaso. prompt,, our
_ .
Idiomatic relations between the
States and Germany is creat ng
United
great m-
"ecision.

kokcsat arrtsu. skkvick

,^
dot a W ^^
gtateg
,
t )ft cven ,
nQt Wf>ft)
( ,f war,

terest with the Russian

"Bourse Gazette" cons'ders that
public. Ihe,
German wh eh
ghanghai> F eb. 6.—Renter's
are
reports from
practically the 5ole
^ Entente> p rosident.
letters asking bur. not
to
Wilson \9

receiv no many Am€rica 5

,

M on of the German- Ame-

;

diplomacy made a huge mistake in think-

ROuree of n f
-

mm Germany. Howeye?,
^
j

policy would tor- riean situiat on have caused

considerahte , nnntry w „h on e
ing that her submarine
America, into It is
i .

TOdt^ ^ war
ror'zeneutrals, especially eyciteme nt here.
is male ng bitter Jg_
yoj ^ that the d^aration of

conclude war that Gprma n eommundv itable.-"Nichinieh:."

'

eyeing the AH es to a iri 0V

cisms of its own government.
r P roving so
disastrous to Germany.
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February xo, 1917

LEAK ENQUIRY " high official positions as being connected DUTCH ANXIOUS AS HUNS MASS AT
!with the alleged "leak" to Wall Street' OVER YSSEL
I
on President Wilson's note to the bellige-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
rent powers. We read.
KOK USAI-UEUTEB
[delayed in transmission] Washington, Jan. 7.—The "leak" iaquiry
Amsterdam, Jan, 3U. Some anxiety js —
^
I
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New York Jan. 30—Mr E F Hut- tne House Kules Committee will be felt here ow.ng to Ulna
,
reports of continued
?
r umed meu of V™- German concentration of troops on the
ton, head of the New York brokerage ^ .

<? -*i w-C'.-u r, a /~i 11 „ nimence called to testily regarding the' Durt'ch frontier, north-oast of tine province
firm, with which the F. A. Connelly Com- p residen t' s
peace note to the belligerent ol Yssel. Forty thousand troops have new-
pany, of Washington, are correspondents, powers. In spite of the declaration by ly ariived at two border towns, accom-
was the next witness in the Stock Ex- Thomas W. Lawson of Boston that he panied by numerous parks of artillery. It
,

WOuld be incommunicative if the com- is wen stated that the German farmers in
|

change "Leak" Inquiry The President's the neighbourhood !hiiiye been ordered t?o
, - , . , . ~ mittee attempted "to use police court me-
brother-in-law is a member of Al the C<m-_ thods „ evacuate their homes and go furliher from
indications were to-day that Mr.
the frontier.
nelly firm. [Lawson would be put through a severe ex-
Mr. Hutton testified he received infor- animation. His broad charges that Con- Note The Dutch province of Overyssel :
—
mation from the firm's Chicago correspon- gasmen feared an inquiry and that lies east of the Zu der Zee, and is separat-
j ,i .1 , -pv "there would not be a quorum in either
, . .
ed from Guelderland. on the south, by
dent that the State Department was con- Q T7 ,
the r ver Yssel.
~

It has an area of 1300

. .

House
,
1
.the feenate or if a real mvestiga-
templating the issue of a statement on tion were started has made mem ber of the square mi'.es; population 400,000. The
s
'chidi' cit es are Zwoi.e, Deventer, and
peace. This was on the day before the Rules Committee exceedingly anxious to
Kampen.
peace-note was issued. Later, the same question him. —
London, Jan. 30. Reuter's representa-
day, his correspondents informed was intimated by a member of the
him gene-
1
U tive at French Head-quarters describes the
a„ ( a Presidential
r> committee that from the very outset Mr. tremendous act vity proceeding be'iind the
sally Mat
i !• •
1 ,
note was about to French lines in prcparat'on for the forth-
Lawson would be directed to substantiate
be issued. The witness was of the opi- coming offens ve. The enemy is unable to
his charges of a "leak" and the alleged
nion that the information came from Mr. gain >a clue whence the next blow will be
-1 t 1 partcipation of public men in the
• - 'bear
Connelly who had picked 1 j, A
it up as gossip „ V- _• The correspondent states that
anc that his experience before the delivered.
c • - ,
3 , " raid," 1 .

m
• .1
the capital.
I -i.,,^ • .

Mr. Connelly is on his 11

1 ,

i
.

committee would not be pleasant if he

if the Germans do strike through Switzer- . 1

wa to testif
way es 1 y. land, tf iey wi find French thoroughly 1

fa ^ e j to p roduce anything more than pteparrd there.I

KOKusAi-REUTEE |rumours
—
New York, Jan. 31. The enquiry was; Chairman Henry announced to-day that
resumed to-day when Mr. Hutton testified he had received from Allan Curtis of THE FREEDOM OF POLAND
that Mr. G. A. Ellis a junior member Boston and New York a telegram saying
of his firm had' sent out a despatch to Mr. Curtis would reach Washington Tues-
KOKUSAJ-WESTNIK
45 correspondents throughout the United day. He said he knew nothing of the Petrograd, Feb. 4. —
In order to elaborate
States at 1.15 on the afternoon of Decern- "leak" or the letter from New York re- ,

the pol tical organisation for the future

ber 20 announcing that an important ceived by Congressman Wood of Indiana^ ireedom of Poland. H.I.M. the Tsar hae
message to all bell gerents would be issued signed "A. Curtis." It was this Curtis
;

ordered the formation of a special commis-

:

from Washington. In the messages he letter which brought in the names of s On under the chairmanship of the Presi-

wrote "interpreted not as pressure of Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to the dent* of the Council.
In addit on, the Ministers of War, F01-
belligerents on behalf of peace, but as an President, and Bernard M. Baruch of
e gn Affairs, the Interior, and of Finance,
opportunity to put American demands on New York. Allan Curtis is the only "A.
besides the Ch ef of the Supreme Staff, the
record to be considered if there was peace, Curtis " known to the financial world of Presidents of the Legislative Chambers, the
and as a warning that neutral rights must New York, and lie promptly issued a state- State Secretary, former President of the
not be encroached upon further." [neat denying that he had written to Mr. Council M. Gremekine and M. Sazanofl
message Wood or ™? one else m re S ard to thc have been appo ntcd.
Mr. Hutton testified that this '
> -

was based on information from Connelly

ma H.I.M. the Tsar received M. Sazanoff in
& Co. at Washington, of which firm Mr. A good deal of indignation has been ex- audience to-day.
Wilson's brother-in-law R
W. Boiling pressed here over the mention of the names
Tumulty and R. W. Boiling Mrs.
j

was a member. Mr. Ellis is ill near of Mr.

™son m
|

s brother connection with the EXPLOSION AT ARCHANGEL

Havannah, but the Committee decided, I

v,;™ -f^tViwUTi nniV alleged leak. 1 he basis of the insinuation

nevertheless, to subpoena him torthwith anai
xi, 1 4. v>
f . ,
they had given or taken advan age
ask him how he was able to describe the^t KOKT.'SAI-REUTER
President's Note 24 bours before it was
of '

—
London, Feb. 3. The Russian communi-
issued.
T
W ilson was about to make a peace move que! to-day announces that an explosion,
was the letter to Congressman Wood signed followed by a fire, occurred at the wharf at
KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE
"A. Curtis," whose identity was not known Archangel on January 27. Various build-
New York, Feb. 1.— Mr. Connelly in his to the Congressman and who did not even ings and depots were damaged. The in-
evidence before the "Leak" Enquiry Com- write )n paper with a personal or busi- jured number 344, including three officers
mission, declared emphatically that all his ness letterhead. and 99 soldiers. It is feared 30 persons were
advance information of the Peace Note was killed. Everything is now restored, and
Mr. Lawson and Mr. Baruch have ad-
derived from gossip current in the capital. work
™d
'

is proceeding as usual.
the committee that they will be on
.

He stated he could not remember the names

hand for the Monday morning session.
of his informants. !

Other witnesses scheduled for the hear- It is expected that some of these news-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SEtcVICE men will testify that the Secretary
ing to-morrow include Secretary Tumulty, paper I

—
New York, Feb". 2. Owing to the seri- who has denied that he held a conference of State announced in confidence to the
ousness of the international situation, the with Baruch or had any advance know^ press on the morning of Dec. 20 that an
"Leak: Enquiry" has been adjourned, and ledge of the peace note Secretary Lansing, important statement would be given out ;
!

proceedings will be continued at Washing- •vho made the note public; W. M. K. at the department that afternoon and that I

ton, where t<be members of the investigat-

Qlcott, a New York attorney, who appears this information was sent in confidence
ing Comm ttee will be enabled to occupy
; j

at the request of Congressman Gardner :to some of the news services represented.
their peats in the House should {heir pre-
sence be desired. of Massachusetts with a copy of Stock Several strangers who were waiting to see
The following excerpt from the New Exchange fluctuations and ticker service the Secretary of State in the Diplomatic
York "Times" of January 7 throws con- news of Dec. 20, and seven newspaper Reception Room, where he received the
publications newspaper men, are said to have overheard
siderable light upon Mr. Tom Lawson's men connected with financial
insinuations against certain personages in and ticker news cervices. the announcement.
 February 10, 191 7] THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 93

VOICES OF THE PRESS
PAPERS OF CAPITAL APPROVE WILSON'S
ACTION AGAINST GERMAN MENACE
The news of the declarat on of Presi-
dent Wilson of the United States severing
relations with Germany, has been welcom-
ed by the metropolitan papers which all
ADMIRAL TOGO AND THE MISSION TO PR EDICT WAVE OF PROSPERITY FOR JAPAN
EUROPE IF AMERICA FiGHTS
The "Chugai Shogyo" is of the opinion While it is believed by many that al-
that the relief mission to the allied forces 1bough President Wilson has severed re-
in Europe, started by Prince Tokugawa and
lations with Germany, ho has no intention
Baron Shibuzawa, should be more spiritual
of declaring War against Germany, tho
in nature. It is reported that tho committer
"Kokumiu" declares that the declaration
planning to collect three million yen, but
is
the paper says that there are ten countries
of war certain to follow. Tho breach of
is

regard the American action aa must pro- among the Allies, and ten million soldiers relations and tho declaration of war are
per and timely. AH newspapers in Tokyo are participating in the present war, and inseparable, and while in some case the
favour the action of the United States and when three million yen is distributed to bicacli of relations precedes the declaration
ten million soldiers, each will have only
hope that the further attitude of the United of war, in others, the declaration of war
States aga nst Germany will hasten the fifty sen. Moreover, the paper believes that causes the breach of relations.
it will not be an easy task to collect three
end of the present war. If at this moment, the United States says
The "Yorozu" says that the merciless million yen for the relief mission. that it is not necessary to declare war
and bold declaration of the Kaiser to sink The "Chugai Shogyo" consequently de- against Germany, it will prove that the
clares that if one thinks that by the relief
any and all steamers, finally aroused the military preparation and, power of the)
mission, material relief and assistance can
Government of the United' States to break United States is not sufficient, and such a
be given to the fighting soldiers of the
with Germany. The United States is a Allies, he will be greatly mistaken. Mate- step will invito more aggressive and mer-
peace loving nation, and she has endured rially, they will
not receive much from the ciless measures from Germany. As the
in the past many insults from Germany, Japanese public, and the mission should be United States has severed her relations
but the German action became at last too carried on in a spiritual way, to express with Germany, tho paper says, she can-
much for her noble endurance. When the true feeling and sentiment of the Japan- not "at present remain inactive, and she
Germany made the declaration of merciless ese public in the present war. has to declare war against Germany.
submarine warfare, the paper thought that The most important item in despatching The United States has kept a neutral
good-natured Un States would the relief mission, the paper says, is the position since the outbreak t>f the war, and
even the ted
selection of the proper man to convey the
be forced to rise for the sake of the hu- not only has she stood neutral, but even
good will and sympathies of the Japanese
manity and the peace of the world, and attempted to bring peace among the bel-
to the allied soldiers. A man who is admired
Now
the United States
if the United States had remainedstill ligerent nations.
by not only the Japanese but the people
inactive at this moment, lethe would be of the whole world, should be selected for is also jo ning the war, and it is believed
;

laughed at by the entire world. this important mission. The "Chugai Sho- that Spain will also follow the example
The declaration of President Wilson to gyo" believes that Admiral Count Togo is of the United States, and open war again-
sever relations with Germany has opened the ideal man for the job. Admiral Togo st Germany and Austria. The neutral
a new epoch in the present war, and the is known in every part of the world, and nations Europe, will be therefore.
in
future development of the war will depend he is respected and admired as the Nelson Sweden, Holland, Denmark, Norway, and
upon the steps the United States takes. of the Orient, and his noble personality
Switzerland.
The United States of America up to commands respect from every one. The "Kokumin" however believes that
Saturday was the only first class power
The paper says that if Admiral Count short-
Togo is despatched at the head of the mis- the end of the war will not be seen
which had not entered the vortex of the ly, and the severance of the relations be-
sion, the whole of Europe will be glad to
present war, but now she has declared her-
welcome him, and when Admiral Togo visits tween the United States and Germany will
self against the German Government, and
the trenches and hospitals and expresses the prolong the war.
it isprobable that all other neutral nations sympathies of the Japanese public to the
will follow the example of the United soldiers at the front and in hospitals, he will
GUBERNATORIAL CONFERENCE
States. In that case, Germany has to fight deeply impress the soldiers of the allied
against the entire world, and she will be- powers.
The Conference of the Prefectural Gov-
come in future the enemies of the whole While, the "Chusrai Shogyo" hopes for
the success of the mission, it asks the com- ernors will be held from February 8th, and
world. Terauchi will ad-
it is reported that Count
Eecently on account of the successful mittee and Government to select a suHable dress the meeting explaining the reason of
blockade by the British fleets, Germany has
man to head the mission. Further the Baron
paper that the dissolution of the Diet, and that
says the expense of the mission
greatly suffered, and she finally became Goto, the Home Minister will give instruc-
should be borne by the Government.
desperate and came to adopt tho mer- ~- ii
. r -
-
iiibi mill
I

J tions regarding the coming general

1! mm
1
_
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11 1
election.
11

ciless policy of destroying ships of all na- against Germany. The "Chugai Shogyo" does not think that
Furthermore the sup-
tions without giving any notice. Her
plies of munitions and other commodities
Count Terauchi will give any new explana-
of the dissolution of the Diet, and
his
desperate action, the "Yorozu* says, spread tion
from the United States to the Entente repetition of
The paper powers will be made more promptly and address will be nothing but the
the net for her own capture.
his address before the Dielt.
believes that unless Germany declares her- smoothly, and the presentation of the bill on the
be Baron Goto is expected to speak
self defeated at this moment, she will authorizing the use of five hundred mil- usual
election, and following the
general
wiped off the map of Europe. expenditure,
custom, the Baron will advise the Governors
lion dollars for the military
The direct effect of the American de-
proves the determination of the Govern- to be impartial and just in dealing with
claration of the break with Germany will ment of the United States in breaking off the election. Every Cabinet in the past
be the confiscation of over three hundred relations with Germany. gave similar advice and instruction,
says
German ships in the ports of the United The "United States finally, says the "Yo- the "Chugai", but it is regrettable that

States and her territories, and the German rozu," has awaken from indecision, ancl the result has been
usually contrary.
have been re-
wireless stat'ons established in American Governors of Prefectures
her breach with Germany is to bring the
Communication between Ger- garded as political campaigners of the Cabi-
territory. downfall of German militarism, and the with the
net, and Governors are changed
many and the United States will be stop- Entente powers should work together with
Cabinet, and before every election
change of
ped. The Germans in the United States the United States to destroy Germany and made to make pre-
a change in Governors is
might make various attempts against the her allies, as soon as poss'ble. It is true
paration for the elect on. The paper
hopes :

United States, but their activities will not that the end of the war is nearer in sight,
that Governors will actually consider
the
trouble the United States so much but the Entente powers and neutral coun- benefit and welfare of the people, and not
as the breadh of thle international tries should be more firmly determined) to be guided by partial and unjust instruc-
relations between Germany and the United and should endeavour more eagerly to the Cabinet. tions from
States will effect Germany and Austria. destroy the enemies. The "Yorozu' wel-
It is not likely that the American army comes the breach of the relations between tente and will enable them to sooner win
will be sent to the European front, but Germany and United States, and believes the victory for the sake of humanity and
the American Navy will open activities the American action will support the En- the world's peace.
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94
[February 10, 1917
ALLIES' REPLY TO PRESIDENT
WILSON DISTURBS GENERAL ameTcoTn
C(
P n iX
n trnilS *
^ for
m
An anonymous army
Tl S ! !
officer writes m
-
-

son from the beginning

I
cefects
The Entente reply to President Wil-jbut he says
,

many W
the reply
to the United States

to the end, only ^ems have been caused by Tuch"'

StSSp^S
small
considers the peace in Europe,
the February issue of the "Taiyo" and the ian ^ ^significant causes. Moreover, the
under conditions mentioned
^"Z™ r™" 11 are for
peac of writer believes that as the present war is
the headi] ; of 'The Keply
to Preside t Wilson,
Far East. '
^
elue ig
Jt^^^^t
^
ag to
^ ™
of the Entente! Europe, and
no
*° mention
l0r the peace
nt !<» is made ?f
peace in the Far East. The meaning
the reply can be understood
of the unprecedented in its magnitude the peace
£of conference to end it will not proceed so
identity of the writer, that as long smoothly, and there will rise many
except that he is as the dif-
a General, and in his article peace of Europe is insured, thev do ferences and
troubles, and for that reason
which is nort care wfhlr.lt happens in the Fa
very interestingly written, r Eket. If he regrets exceedingly
he regrets that in restoring peace in Europe, the Par East- that no mention
the peace of the Far East ern
was made about the peace of the Far East
was not con- problem becomes an obstacle, they will
sidered m
the reply sent by the m
the Entente repily.
Entente care to sacrifice the Far East, as they
to the peace proposal
of President Wil- can not sacrifice the peace of Europe for Some state that the reply of the En-
son. the gake of the peace in the Far East. tente is not so important a document and
In the reply sent by the Entente to the This way of thinking might be the reply is only the rough
statement of
a wrong
peace proposal made by the the conditions desired by the Entente to
President of interpretation of tlhie reply, says the writer,
the United States, the following but judging from the absence of any clause restore peace in Europe, but the reply
eight con-
ditions are given as the fundamental relative to the Far East, it is probable! of the Ent ente is the first public announce-
con-
ditions for peace, says the writer. that such a development may come. ment of their desire concerning peace, and
.
L —The restoration of Belgium, Ser- It m'ay be a groundless fear, but it
it must be considered as a
very important
bia and Montenegro with full is regrettable that the peace of Fbr document. It is proper, therefore, to have
reparation. the
2. —
The withdrawal of the Germans East was not included in the reply. The the fact that the present war is not re-
from the occupied territories in Eussia. Europeans speak of peace, love and huma- stricted to Europe alone and even Japan
France and Eumania with full repara- nity, but it can not be denied that their is participating in the war, clearly stated
tion. peace, love and humanity are for Euro- in the reply.
3. —
The reconstruction of Europe
peans only, and they dare to do warlike, A friend told the writer that there is
no cause for such anxiety as among the
guaranteed by regulations based upon the hateful and inhuman things to those who
principle of nationality and the protection are not Europeans. diplomats of the Entente powers there 13
of minor nations. When the peace conference is held to' a full understanding about such problems.
4. —
The guarantee of land and littoral end the present war, suppose that the Far It is lucky for Japan if such understand-
ing exists. If there is any understanding
frontiers against alien invasion. Eastern problem? in wlhrch Japan is in-
5. —
The restoration of the territories terested
gress
prove to be obstacles for the pro- on the subject among the diplomats of the
allied powers, the Japanese public should
occupied against of the conference. In such a case,
the will of the in-
habitants. the writer doubts whether the allies will learn of its nature. This subject is more
6. — The liberation of the Italians, Slavs
consider the interests of Japan. important than the Chengchiatun affair
and Kumanians under alien yoke.
Japan has several important problems of which so much has been written in
7. — The
liberation of the people suffer- which can only be satisfactorily solved at newspapers.
ing from the cruel administration of the the coming peace conference, and among Another point; the writer is not satis-
Turkish Government. such subjects are the disposal of Tsing- fied with the Entente reply regarding the
8. —
The expulsion of the Turkish Em- tao and the South Sea Islands. clause which asks the expulsion of the
pire from Europe. If it happens that these problems-: can- Turkish Empire from Europe.
1

The Bal-
not be smoothly solved at the peace con- kans have been the cause
In looking over the eight conditions, the of many dis-
writer wonders why there is not a clause ference, and it comes to effect the peace turbances in Europe, and in one coiner of

relating to the peace of the Far East, of Europe, it will be a question whether the peninsula is situated the Turkish Em-
The present war the European nations will sacrifice their l where the Turks, whose civiliza-
is not at present restrict-
ed to Europe, and it is a well known fact peace and support Japan, with arms if tion, religion, customs and manners are
that Japan i s also participating in the necessary, or not. The writer does not entirely different from Europans, are liv-
war, and it is impossible to end the war beliieve that the European nations will ing. The desire of the European nations
when peace is restored only in Europe. neglect the Japanese interest in such a to drive out the Turkish Empire from
At the same time, peace must be restored case, but it is likely that they may a§k Europe in order to guarantee peace in
in the Far East to conclude the war. Japan to endure the disadvantageous cir- Europe is natural and proper. But the
This understanding is not his own idea, cumstances isaying that if Japnn presses writer declares that such an attempt on

says the writer, and the declaration of her demand, the peace of Europe will not the parfb of the European nations whiclli
be restored, and the European nations will preach justice, love and humanity, to ex-
the war made by H.I.M. the Emperor
of Japan against Germany clearly ex- have to take up arms again and
become pell the Turkish Empire on the ground
the enemies of humanity. They might that she is an obstacle to European peace,
plains the point The writer cannot
ask Japan to become temporarily blind is not proper. However much the Tur-
understand why the peace of the Far East
and to sacrifice the interest for the sake kish Empire may be an obstacle for the
is not discussed in the reply sent by the
of the peace of Europe. peace of Europe, suoh a heartless at-
Entente to the United States.
Again the United States might say that tempt at expulsion, can not be allowed by
One opinion says that the main scene
the demand of Japan is proper but in the| tte justice, love and humanity for which
of the present war is Europe and conse-
reply to her government on the peace offer, the European nations have been standing.
quently the conclusion of the war in Eu-
there was no clause relative to the pro' The Turkish people are the Asiatics,
rope will end problems in other parts,
wtas brought and it can be understood that the Euro-
and although the peace of the Far East blern and if such a matter
up at the conference all nations will suffer. pean nations believe that the Asiat'c peo-
is not mentioned in the reply to the United
The President of" the United States might ple should not co-exist with
the Europeans.
States, it is included, and there is no neees-
It is evident that the anti-yellow race senti-
sity of mentioning it in the reply. ask Japan to withdraw her demand tem-
ment prevailing all over Europe. The
The situation may be explained in tllilat porarily for the sake of European peace.
is

Kaiser once painted a picture entitled the

manner, but if it is so, the service done The writer has full confidence in Presi-
Yeillow Peril, and General Kuropfcfkin
by the Japanese army in Tsingtao, the dent Wilson and there will be no danger
his book that the white race should
war expenditure collected from the earn- that he will propose such a thing, but the said in
join together to hold their ground
ings of the public, and the material and absence of the clause regarding the peace
against the yellow race. The anti-yellow
other assistance Japan gave to the other'"3 the Far East cauSe sueh a trouble-
race sentiment has been always in the
allied powers, will become nothing but an some situation.
thoughts f Europeans, and many believe
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i mmw ii mn 95
EXPLOSION IN YOKOHAMA CAUSES ing Company and Suzuki Forwarding MOSHI MOSHI GIRLS IN TOKYO TO BE
BIG SCARE Agency wore comparatively severely INCREASED
damaged.
v
At
As soon as the explosion occurred, tho
Friday afternoon, Feb. 2, the entire
.3.90 Iho telephone service was inaugurated
whole firebrigade force of the city was
dist riot of Yokohama was shaken by a Japan ,n 18!)u ,„,i flL r , L the general 11 ; t,
detailed and made strenuous efforts to ex-
terrific explosion which occurred af the i-uhCic htU e appreciated
this convenient
godown oi' the Yokohama Oominercial tinguish the llanies, which thanks to them medium of communication. Strange to
Warehouse Company near BankokuLashi. wero checked from spreading to other go- •say, there
prevailed a that time a queer 'j

The ( xplosion took place at No 3 godown downs and neighbouring houses. The pri- superstition among people that a man who
soners who were detained in the subter-
of the company, in which wa- storoa should have a telephone installed would
naplhtha, sulphul'ic acid, sulphur and other ranean chamber of the District Court fall a victim to an epidem'o,
and despite
chemicals. Fortunately no lives were lost. awaiting trial were removed to the Yoko- the effort's of the aulhorii in. le mb- -

Those .injured uum'ber 100. The instant hama jail. The local branch of t<bo Japan seribers, it is on record how only 155 per-
the explosion occurred the building c&Ugiht Ked Cross Society dispatched medical sons applied
for telephone connections.
rhe flames after consuming tho corps t)h w
nurses and opened a tempor- Time
has changed all this, for the num-
building spread to the adjacent two ary hospital on the premises of the Dis- IJbier of installed,
telephones tota's some
godowns and set alight godowns on the op- trict Court and soon began patching up 1
4:;,u00 now, and the number 0? applica-
posite side of the small canal in front of the injured.The municipal authorities tions for connection is far in excess of the
the southern godowns wheire the explosion also opened the Juzen Hospital for the lumber of installations that tn- ; authori-
originated. After destroying Nos. 2, 3 accommodation of the sufferers. In the ties can undertake. There are nine ex-
and 4 godowns on the southern bank and close neighbourhood were the building!* changes in Tokyo at present where about
8 godowns on the western bank of the of the Yokohama branch of the First 2,609 telephone girls are at work, and the
canal the flames were brought under con- Bank, the Yokohama Specie Bank, the number of conversation's on the telephone
trol at about 6 o'clock in the evening. Habutae Conditioning House, the Yoko- in Tokyo averages some 1,100,000 per
About twenty houses in the close vicini- hama Primary School, the Hon-cho Pri- day.
ty of the godown where the explosion mary School <and other large buildings, In this connection it is said that geisha
occurred were partially destroyed or which however escaped damage. houses make the best use of telephones of
damaged, the house of Chosaburo Kawa- The origin of the explosion is under all subscribers of the different professions.
nisiii. which was situated close to the go- investigation and nothing definite is known It is understood that the Department of
down, be ng completely destroyed. The as yet. It is, however, supposed that the Communications proposes to start soon the
Yokohama District Court was severely disaster might have been caused by a fault training of telephone operatives at the rate
damaged, the floor of the second story of an employe of the godown company of 230 girls every month for the ensuing
collapsing from the shock. lhe window who was soldering a tin of oil in the go-
r

year, as the result of which the number

panes of the Court and the Horaiya Inn, down at the time of the explosion. of telephone girls in Tokyo exchanges
were smashed to atoms and splinters of the The origin of the explosion it was said will be increased to 3,000 within thii's
broken glass flew in all directions, inflict- late last night, wais due to the accidental
year. The authorities also plan to con-
ing injuries on many people who rushed outbreak of fire in a corner of the godown.
siderably increase the number of instru-
into the streets on hearing the explosion. A The fire set al'ight some sulphur whiclh was
ments at work to meet the increasing re-
hearing was going on iart the District just being taken oul of the godown for ship-
Court at the moment of the accident, and ment and led to the disastrous explosion. quirements and altogether 180,000 yen
The loss of the cargo mostly consisting of will be spent for the improvement of the
several court officials and barristers as
well as some of the audience were cut by sulphur, macihfinery oil. bean oil, rape seed! telephone system.
the broken pieces of glass, which came oil. and others amounted to something like
into the courtyard from the inn next door. 7-800,0Oo yen. THiie value of the godowns a celluloid factory in Amagasaki,
j
ing a)t

Over a hundred persons were more or less
consumed is estimated at about 80,0QO yen j
Hyogo prefecture. The fire broke out in
and that off the residential houses in the
the drying room of the factory and a quan-
l

injured. The wounded were taken to hos- neighbourhood gutted or damaged being
tity of celluloid was consumed, the loss-
I

pitals where they were given first aid. close on some 1,000,000 yen. The exact
The family of Kawanishi suffered the
j

amounting to about 10,00o yen. An em-

number of casualties are still in doubt, but
ploye was burnt to death and two others
worst, almost all members of the family it is estimated that no less than a hundred
badly injured by the acc dent.
being badly hurt. The registry office in were in some way injured. The embers
the compound of the District Court com- were still burning at the time of going to
pletely collapsed and among the houses press.
'
Taking advantage of the con-
damaged in the vicinity the premises oc- fusion caused by the accident, eight pri-

cupied by Sakuzo Yamanishi, Kenro TJtsu- soners detained in the

District Court decamp- It Is So Easy
ed and were still missing late last night.
mi, Nagatsnka Company, the Nanyo Trad-
Among tihem wais one man 'charged with

that the yellow race is inferior and should

armed robbery. To Remove AO
be under the control of the white race, MUCH DAMAGE DONE BY FIRE MONDAY
but never before in the world's history,
has such an insult and open attack on the Shortly after three o'clock Monday
Itching Skin
yellow race been made in a public docu- afternoon a fire broke out on the premises
ment. of a hemp factory at Minami Yoshida-
Tlie writer wais greatly shocked to find machi, Yokohama. Under the influence of
Troubles With
brisk southerly wind prevailing at the
sucJtla cllanse in the Entente reply and a
as one of the yellow race, he felt time olf the outbreak, 'the flames soon spread
very indignant. He asks what interpreta- and 190 houses, including those totally
Cuticura
destroyed, were damaged. The fire was
tion, the Government of Japan will
officials
brought under control at half past four.
j

The Soap to cleanse and pu-

make of this clause. For the Japanese The district the Ointment to soothe
is for the most part poor rify,
such an insult and attack on the yellow quarters.
and imme-
I

heal. Relief is
race is a grave problem, and the matter Monday afternoon, another fire occur-
should not be left without giving it proper red at Yose. Tsukui district, Kanagawa diate and healment in most
attention.
prefecture. The outbreak occurred in the cases complete, speedy and
The writer formerly bellieved that the close vicinity of the railway station and
between tho whit* and vellow race
CDiifiiVt
permanent.
spread with rapidity destroying altogether
was only a mere groundless, fear, but now 24 houses. The station (had a narrow es Sample Each Free by Post
j

he is led to think that it may actually' cap>a. With 32-p. Skin Book. For samples address
post-card F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Char-
:

happen some day. Another fire took place Monday morn terhouse So.., London. Sold everywhere. j

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96 ^wmmmtf THE JAPAN WEEKLY WATT, February 10, 19 17

INTERESTING BILL AT IMPERIAL months back, will proceed to the battle- OLYMPIAD TO BE HELD SHIBAURA GROUND
Europe to take an active part in
fields in

The Tokyo theatre-goers aerial warfare against the Germans should

welcomed the Athletes to represent Japan at the Far
her country declare war against Germany,
return of the actresses of the Imperial Eastern Olympic Grames to be held at
according to Osaka despatches. Miss
Theatre to their own stage in the February Tokyo in May, have been selected, but Ihedr
Stinson has been staying in Osaka for
b 11. The actresses of the Imperial played number is still msufficknt and the com-
_ , , some time now preparatory to her depar
at the tfheatre laet October, and they have' . Ki, OT ,„y,«: ™A iWo^iio rw,o«+. mittee is hoping that more promising young
ture for Shanghai and Manila. Contracts
not been seen on the stage since. for her flights have been concluded in men will appear and fill up the vacancies.
A pleasing and new feature in the Feb- Shanghai and Manila where her Manager, The track will be laid in the Shiba Re-
ruary bill is tWe addition among the play- Mr. Friedman, is now busy making ar- claimed ground, and according to the Com-
ers of Mr. T. Togi. He is a well known rangements, but she has cancelled all of mittee, the track will be in perfect condi-
actor of ability of the new school of acting, these contracts. tion by Mjay next. It was the first plan
but he has never played at the Imper She will not proceed to Shanghai nor
al of the committee to have a permanent, track
before, and his joining the actresses at the
to Manila, but intends to return to the Haid in the compounds of tihe Meiji Shrine
States as soon as official permission for
Imper al came as a surprise to the play- now under construction, but it can not be
her application for military service is
lovers of the metropolis. finished in time. It is reported that the
secured. According to the Osaka "Asa-
He shine? in his roles of Uhei the farmer hi," Miss Stinson permanent track will be ready in time for
has sent to the New
in the tragedy, "Yononaka" and of York Aviation Club a lengthy Olympiad to Ibe held in Tokyo in 1919, as
cable apply-
Nisuke, hunting guide in comedy ing to be attached to the aviation corps the competitions will be held in Tokyo
the
""Hunter." As Uhei he impersonifies the in. case of war being declared. The mes- every other year from now on. The cost
of the permanent track will be about a
old fashioned farmer of conventional ideas, sage is said to
have been sent immediately
half million yen, and % is expected that an
who is opposed to selling hfis land for the after the severance of America's relations
ideal track will be made.
aiailway on the ground that the railway with Germany was reported in the form The number of athletes to represent
wild bring bad influence from the city to of a gogai. "I have anticipated America's Japan at the coming contests, announced
the village, and he impresses the audience
breach w'th Germany as a matter of fact," recently is given below. Tihe majority of
said Miss Stinson when interviewed by those chosen are students afc Universities,
with the stubbornness and the severe mo- Colleges. Higher Schools and other insti-
press representatives in Osaka, "it is my
rality which he preaches to his daughters. tutions, but there are ajlso several railway
cherished hope to punish the Huns for the
However everything goes wrong with him, sake of liberty and justice and the employees and others.
100 yards race, six; 220 yards race,
and the government takes up his land foir measures taken by President Wilson are
eleven; 440 yards race, eleven; 880 yards
tlhle railway, and his daughters disappoint highly satisfactory. I am confident that
race, ten; one mile race, seven: ten mih-s
him by concluding marriages, with rich I shall not be beaten by iG-erman aviators, race, eight; twenty-five miles marathon,
men. In this part Mr. Togi shows his though I am a girl." low hurdles, seven; higjti hurdles, ten;
six;
ability. If war be declared and official permis- running broad jump, seven; running high
putting the
AJlso as Nisuke, the hunting guide, he sion be obtained, Miss St'nson will lose jump, four; discus throw, five;
50 yards
no time in sailing for home and then shot, six; hammer
takes the character of the innocent and throw, three;
ignorant country bumpkin. swimming race, six; 100 yards swimming
start for Europe with her eleven machines.
Koshiro, thle leading aetor of the Impe- race, six 220 yards swimming race, seven
;

She has brought here two aeroplanes but 220 yards breast stroke race, six 100 yards
rial, acts both in the modern plays and the ;

in Jackson, her native town, she said she breast stroke race, four; 440 yard? swim-
classic drama. In the classic piece, "Yu-
kino seki noto" he rJays the part of Seki- has ten more biplanes which can be used ming race, six; and one mile swimming
bei, and delights the audience witth his ex- for military purposes. race, five.
celent performance of a difficult part. In
the Comedy "Hunter," !hle plays the part
of Mr. Kunino, the millionaire hunter who
finds himself in complex circumstances. He
keeps tJhe audience laughing with his grave,
but comical acting in playing the part.
He has surprised the theatre-goers with
his ability both as a tragedy and comic
actor.
Among the actresses of the Imperial,
The Signature.
Bitsuko and Namiko carried themselves ex-
ceedingly well, and the two are the main
To distinguish the original and
stays of the actresses of the theatre. With- i
genuine Worcestershire Sauce from the
out these two leading actresses, the bill of
this month at the Imperial would have
many
of Lea
imitations, see that the signature
& Perrins appears in White
Mm*
been ia failure.
In the Comedy "Hunger" all the act- across the Red label on every bottle.
resses appear on the stage and it
No other sauce has such an exquisitely delicate
makes a lively and interesting scene. flavour, or such a reputation among discriminating
Among ijbiem are seen several who have people in every part of the world.
bright futures if only they will give more
attent'on to stage technique.
The February bill at the Imperial! is in-
teresting as it is so different from the bills
played at tlfse theatre for the last three m
months.

MISS STINSON OFFERS HER SERVICES TO

U. S.

Miss Katherine Stinson, the young

American aviatrice, who won such popu-
larity here by her daring flights a few
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TOKYO, FEBRUARY 17, 1917. Vol. LXV

The Japan Weekly Mail Count Leo Tolstoy wh registered at

WEEKLY EDITION
ZKEWS & NOTES the Imperial Hotel is now
is

busily preparing
material for a series of lectures to be given
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. The Imperial Life Saving Association re- in Tokyo and other cities shonlly. It is
ports that during December, the Association interesting to leiarn in this connection that
saved twenty-nine ships and ninety three under the auspices of the Tolstoy-kai, a
THE JAPAN MAIL
persons. literary society in Tokyo staited last year
AND
for the exclusive study of Tolstoy, arrange-
THE JAPAN TIMES The Kyoto Prefectura: authorities are ments 'aire now being made to stage "Power
BOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS busy trying to reerut pohcemen in Hok- of Darkness," one of the late Tolstoy's fa-
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 kaido as the local article is not available mous dramas, at the Shintomi theaiire here
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 owing more lucrative employment ap-
to on, March 10 and 11. The play will be
pealing to the young men of the district. staged by actors and actresses of the Art
In view of the coming election, reports say, Theatre, a theatrical group of the new
SUBSCRIPTION RATES school led by Mr. Shimamura, a prominent
many more police are considered necessary man of letters. Th e Toistoy society will
Single copies Sen 15 each than the different forces can supply. invite Count Tolstoy to witness the play.
„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each

One month Sen .50 H. E. the British Ambassador has ask- It is that the Japanese Navy
reported
Three months Yen 1.50 ed the "Japan Mail" to mai-e public Department preparing to suppress the
is
unrestricted submarine warfare of Ger-
Six months Yen 3.00 the following announcement:
many, and the principal officers of the De-
One year Yen 6.00 In view of the increased danger from partment have been consulting upon the
submarines, H. B. M. Consular Officers measures to be taken against the German
activity. It is not yet known when the
CONTENTS in Japan have been instructed to refrain Japanese Navy will begin activity, but it
News and Notes 97 from issuing or endorsing passports for is believed that as soon as any sign of the

Baron Goto's Address to Pre/ectural women or children to travel to the United

German merciless outrages is seen, the
Heads 98 Japanese Navy will 'start' to cope with the
Kingdom, except for very urgent reasons! German submarines.
What Should 'China Do Puzzle Many Whether or not the activity of the Jap-
Headl; 98
The Foreign was in receipt of a
Office
anese Navy will be restricted to the Pacific
Japa n Consents tio China Joining Al- Ocean and Indian Sea*, is not known. But
lies
J
. 99 formal Friday from the indications are that- unless the merchant
notification
Tokyo Government Is Not Worried Swiss Minister in Tokyo to the effect that ships in the Pacific Ocean and Indian Sea
iFor China 99 are molested, the Japanese fleet will not
the interests of Germany in Japan, which
China's A:ti ude on America-German open attack on the German fleet of sub-
. Crux '
10O had hitherto been attended to by the Amer- marines.
will be looked after by the
Writer Discusses Peace 100 ican Embassy,
Swiss Legation hereafter as the result of
Fears U-boats May Harry Shipping The history otf the lawlessness of Ger-
100 the rupture of diplomatic relations
be-
in the Pacific man submarines on the sea needs no repeti-
tween America and Germany.
The European' War 101 tion here. Since August of 1914 till
Mr. John Buehan's Weekly Review. . 102 December last year, according to investi-
Latest News of Piracy Declaration by Russians and foreigners in Vladivostoek gations made by the Nippon Yusen Kaisha
wflth regard to the loss of merchantmen in-
Germ!ar.y 102 are still prohibited by the Russian au-
curredby various countries by the attack
Leak Enquiry 106 thorities, from sailing for other countries
many Japanese who ofenemy submarines the total number of
Than Ever
Britain's Finances Greater 107 as the result of which merchantmen sunk stands at 2,147, with
wish to return home on urgent business The
Curzon Outlines Purport of Imperial an aggregate tonnage of 3,987,541.
Council 107 are being put to great inconveniences. A followinglist shows in detail the loss of
dispatch from Vladivostok to the Osaka merchantmen incurred by the various coun-
Mr. Bomar Law Asks Vote of Credit
"Mainichi" says that there is no knowing tries during the time specified above:
in Commons .107
why the Russian authorities have issued Countries. Number of merchantmen sunk. Tonnage
The Duke of Norfolk Dies at Age of
such Orders though rumouTS as to iiha England 1,089 2,^60,148
69 108
Posital System Now Paying in China 108 cause are many. France 125 256,829
Is
Voices of the Press 109 In view of recent despatches, the pro- Italy 21' 211,727
The American Peace Society of Japan 110 bability is that the Russian authorities America 10 24,558
need all their means of transport for the Russia 55 63,892
Mr. Gordon Munro Will Give Three
Ill conveyance of impedimenta. Japan 8 26,724
Lectures
 98
BARON GOTO'S ADDRESS TO PRE-
PECTORAL HEADS
The second niieting of the Prefectural
Governors' conference was held at the
Home Office Tuesday monning at 10
o'clock. Besides the Governors of Kara-
futo, Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
and all other Prefectures, there were also
present Premier Count Terauchi, Viscount
Motono, Foreign Minister, Mr. Mizurjo,
Vice-Minister of Home Affairs, many pro-
minent officials of the Home Department,
Mr. Okada, Chief of the Metropolitan Po-
lice Board, and others. Baron Goto, Min-
ister of Home Affairs, could not atterld the
meeting owing to and Mr. Mizuno,
illness,
Vice-IMinifeter, read an instruction on be-
half of the Minister. Mr. Watanabe and faithfully followed the orbit of its political
Mr. Nagata, directors of the bureaux of movement, never changing its principle
local .affairs and police affairs respective- but maintaining its candid and upright
ly, explained the matters under the con- attitude all through.
trol of the respective bureaux which had
been submitted to the conference. After
liokling conferences on the subjects sub-
mitted by the Government, the meeting
dispersed at 4 p.m. In the evening the
Governors were invited to a dinner g ven
by Baron Goto at his official residence, at
which Mr. Mizuno represented Baron Goto.
The address of the Home Minister to the uncalled for criticisms against the
prefectural governors is outlined as fol-
lows:
The European war has had a far-reach-
ing baneful and disturbing effect on the
situation of the world and threatens to
affect the des't'ny of this empire. The pre-
sent is no time for Japanese people to in-
dulge in trifling strife or trouble with their
fellow countrymen fit the expense of the
welfare and happ'ness of the nation. From
this motive, the present ministry has since
its foundat on striven to smoothly operate
the machinery of state and work out the
destiny of the empire, co-operating with all
political parities, respecting and listening
to public opinion. The ministry has en-
deavoured to avo'd a collision with the
legislative and did everything to avoid re-
sorting to such measures as to dissoWe the
Diet. Nevertheless manv far-sighted peo-
ple among the nation were cognizant and
anticipated from the very beginning the
ina voidability of the dissolution of the
Diet, because of the impossibility of keep-
ing the balance between the majority
party, unnaturally swelling in influence,
and the small party which had lost its in-
fluence lkewise through unnatural causes.
Under such ercumstances. it was thought
quite impossible by manv inte'ligent peo-
ple that with such a situation the Diet
could do anything to contribute to the per-
fect operation of constitutional govern-
ment, and naturally many enlightened peo-
ple werp rather long'ng for the dissalut'pi?
of the Diet which was quite unavoidable,
in the expectation of seeking new light in
future. The ministry, under such difficult
and delicate political e'reumstances. was
determined to t de over the situation with
;
sound political principled by sticking to the
policy of sincerity and fairness, but a cer-
tain section of politicians made every ef-
prejudice and incite the na-
fort to
tion against the government by circulating
uncalled for statements to the effect that
the ministry had not the interests or wel-
fare of the nation in its view, or the min-
istry was a super-partv cabinet, or- it was
not based on tb e principle of constitutional
government and other simi'nr statements.
Theirs was practically an att'tude con-
trary to the spirit of constitutional govern-
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February \J , 1917
ment and against the great sprit of the WHAT SHOULD CHINA DO PUZZLES
Constitution granted by tlhe august Em-
peror. MANY HEADS
The Kenseikai thus acted against the
principleand declaration of its forerun-
In connection -with the proposal of Pre-
ner, the Doshikai, founded by the late
Prince Katsura, and quite unaware of its sident Wilson to China urging her to fol-
misguided action and doings, was eager low the suit of America towards Germany
to push its mistaken policy, thus acting Peking dispatch says that the Chinese
a
contrariwise to the principle declared and
Government ha s decided t'o advise Ger-
advocated by its founder. Quite contrary
to this attitude of the Kenseikai, the Sei-
many, prior to replying Ito American pro-
yukai behaved tself in the most admirable posal, to cancel her declaration threatening
manner, ever 'sticking to the principle and the peaceful communications between the
spirit of the declaration announced at the
Allies and neutral states, and to decide
time of inception by the late Prince fto,
its
her alttitude according to the rep v of Ger-
the founder of the party. While other politi-
cal parties were going astray from their pro- many to her advice.
fessed principle and att'tude ,that party alone Another Poking dispatch tays l iiat the
report that the Chinese Government wall
follow (the step of America toward Ueimuny
This attitude of the in accord with the proposal p| the Amer-
ican President, from the view of accelerat-
Seiyukai, compared with that of its rival,
makes a very admirable show'ng viewed ing the termination of the war ai;.d the
from the standpoint of the principle successful conclusion of pfe&ee, has creat-
government. The
of constitutional
majority party, the Kenseikai. was ed heated discussion m Chinese political
circles. The political situation in Peking
addicted to ignoble action and political
shows unusual animation on account of
manoeuvres to incite tbe public mind with,
1
this problem, with the daily conference of
min-
the national assembly ouj the one hand and
istry and left nothing undone for trying
the active movements of the diplomatic
to prejudice the nation against the min- The attentiom of the publ c and
corps.
istry. There was. a time at the early foreign community is centred on what at-
stage of civilization when such ignomini- titude China will take. The "Peking
ous movement answered the purpose of Daily News" of Thursday pub'ishes the
inciting the public mind against the Gov- opinions of five nationals, American, Chin-
ernment, but the political thoughts and ese, Japanese, British acid German, on the
subject, and besides, has published an edi-
the power of judgment of the nation have
torial article touching the question. The
since greatly and remarkably advanced and
progressed and nowadays the Japanese
"Kung Y e n Pao," a native paper, urges
that China take the decisive step and join
people are not such a nation as to be de- he Allies at this opportunity, thereby to
It
ceived and illus'oned by such a simple save herself from her isolated present posi-
and old fashioned theory that a Cabinet tion. The government, which had hesitat-
not supported, by a political party is no ed to make up its mind, is now understood
constitutional government, or that a Cabi- to have decided to take the step to advise
declarat'on before
net having no member of a political party Germany to canc e her l
Meanwhile,
among its ministers is against the spirit taking any decisive action.
the National Assembly has commenced ac-
of constitutional government. There is a
tivity i n connection wilth the question,
wide gulf between the spirit of the Im-
which is now the centre of the political
perial Constitution and that of the con-
questions of China and forms the most im-
Istitution of the Western. Countries, which portant (topic of political dissertations.
is well known to and is clearly understood While on one hand the British elements,
by the nation. The conception of the na- with a certain Brtish adviser to the Chin -
"re
tion about the spirit and principle of the ese Government as the central figure,
Imperial constitution is sound and clear, doing (their utmost to induce China to wn
trying to persuade Pre-
and no attempt aiming at deceiving the the Allies and are
sident Li Yuan-hung a-.d Premier Tuan
nation with such an unreasonable and old
Chi-jui to listen to their advice, on the other
fashioned theory can ever realize its ob- and other in-
hand the German Minister
|
ject.
fluential German elements are enerfpet cat
i After stating the circumstances attend- lv engaged in a movement to cheek C :ma s
'
ing the organization of the present Ministry
iand detailing the true aspects of the situa- The Minister then dwelt upon the situa-
tion at the t'me of its coming into existence tion in the last session of the Imperial
almost along the same lines as Premier Diet, and explained the reason why the
I
Count Terauchi in his speech before the Government had resorted, though reluc-
Prefectural Governors' conference on Mou- tantly, to the dissolution of the Lower
;day, Baron Goto wished the G over nor s'p re- House, much in the same strain as the
sent to clearly understand the true aspect speech of Premier Count Terauchi.
of the situation and strive to guide the Among other things, Baron Goto stated
local people in paving the way for the that the decision of the Ministers on re-
;
promotion of national welfare and advanc- sorting t the dissolution of the House was
ing the cause of true constitutional Gov- arrived at in view of purifying the poli-
vernment, and also to contribute to soli- ;
t cal atmosphere in the House from the
difying the status of the nation and plac- necessitv of carrying .out sound political
ing the foundat'on of the country on a policy in harmonious co-operation with the
stronger basis, financially and politically nation, in view of the grave situation in
by exerting themselves for the fulfilment which the country finds itself consequent
of their duties. upon the great war in Europe which
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February 17, 19* 7 1

LHK jaI'AN WKEKLY MAIL

being induced by the Allies or America to JAPAN CONSENTS TO CHINA JOINING TOKYO GOVERNMENT IS NOT
follow tlieir lead. The chaotic situat on in ALLIES WORRIED FOR CHINA
Chinese political circles defies any attempt |

at predicting a liuial decision, but from the. As previously reportod the Chinese
situation obtaining it is not difficult to pre- Government, agreeing to America's »u-
Much ailtonltion is being paid, to what
attitude China, will Lake m connection with
BUme that China, will after all send advice ducement to follow her lead in severing
the proposal of America who ia alleged lo
to Germany and according to ithe attitude 1

relations with Germany in connection with be trying to induce China to follow luor
of Germany will frame* her action.
the German declaration of unrcstri r-todl action towards Germany, because of m«
According to a Shanghai dlfipatob the
submarine warfare sent to Germany a grave
[ I
bearings upon lite interests of
opinions of the official circles) in .Peking as
strong Note of protest on the af."iiioon Japan. La some quarters it i's opined that
to the attitude of China towards Hhe situa-
tion are divided, one favouring China's
of the yth. The purport of the Chine le] «1 ould China join America in her dealings
Note to Germany, as published already, was with Germany, that is, if China sever
participation with the Aides and the other
unlawful declaration relations wilth Germany, the situation will
being against the proposal. To the former to the effect that the
of Germaey was a violation of Intcr- bring albout no insignincaut) change iu the
category belong the Premier, General Tuan
international political situation in the Far
Chi-jui. General IIsu Shii-cbang, Hsiung mational Law and was liable to threaten!
East, and Japan must consider w^iat uurn
Ilsi-liug, Fuan Yuan-lien, Liang Chi-chao with danger th iives and property of Chi-
(>
such attitude on China's part will cause
and Admiral Cheng Pi-kuang, all follow- nese people and destroy the peaceful and)
in Far Eastern affaire and cspec ally to
er^ of Premier Tuan forming the so-called rightful commercial interests of neutral
Japan's interests and position in Oriental
militarist elements. Amoiiig the latter cate- states. China said that should Germany affairs. Som e say (that, China's joining Hie
Wu
|

gory are found the names of Dr. Ting-

obstinately stick to her declared principle! Americana movement will bring about a
fang, Dr. Sun Wen, and other radical ele-
and carry out her lawless declaration China very favourable result, to the commercial
ments of progressive spirit, who favour j

China's following the exampe of the Ame-

would be compelled to take a drastic stepi interests of this countiy in China as such
\v[l\ go a long way .in driving German
rican Government. In (this connection, it for safeguarding her own interests.
At the same time, the Chinese Govern- influence and interests out of Chira and
is repoited that, President Li Yuan-hung
other narit s of the Far East, thereby en-
has asked the opinion of the Vice-Presi- ment sent a reply to the Note of President
hancing Japan's commercial interest* es-
dent, Mr. Feng Kuo-chang. Wilson intimating its agreement to the'
pecially in Chinese market. On the other
General Hsiung Bsi-ling is of the opi- measures suggested by the President and! hard some are inclined to th'nk that in
nion that China should co-operate with informing him of the steps taken towards ase China either joins the American move
the Allies, but he believes that China will' Germany, adding that in case Germany ijc take's (the side of the Allies; China will
actually follow the steps of America. He did not listen to her protest she would take [•rime to secure the right of speech in the
i

entertains a great fear as to the financial the sam e steps as America to cut off diplo- coming peace conference and gain a chance
standing of China m
future and doubts' matic connection with Germany.
j

Priori to secure a very advantageous position in

whether the Allies would continue to give to this, the allies representatives, the Far Eastern questions, at Japan's expense.
1

financial support to China, if China takes

British and French Ministers, in Peking, But the Japanese Govermnenit apparent-
anv steps against their interests. doe? not. attach any importance to the
The "Chia Yin Jipao" of Thursday has revived their old movement to induce matter and is not inclined to take (the mat-
ly

published the views of General Chang Chi, China to take the side of the Allies agaimtt 1

ter seriously, perhaps because the question

the famous revolutionary leader and one of Germany and Austria, the movement that;
merely pertains to th e mutual interests be-
the leadibg political figures, Who strongly was mooted by the Allies in the autumn tween America 'and China, and has noth-
holds that China should side with the Al- of 1915 but was dropped on account' of
ing to do with the interests of the Allies.
lies from ithe view that if China maintains Japan's objection to the proposal. The;
As ito the alleged movement of the Allies
her present attitude she will find herself Allies' Ministers in Peking approached the it is be-
to induce Ohitfa to take their side
j

placed in a very disadvantageous position Chinese Government with the proposal and lieved in well informed circles that such
on the occasion of t'he coming peace con- made efforts to persuade China to listen movement, which cannot bp denied as ab-
ference. He firmly believes that Germany
to their overtures. The Chinese Govern- solutely impossible, will not be materializ-
will be crushed 'after all, and even grant-
ment was anxious to accept the proposal ed in view of the declaration made by Bri-
ing thaif. Germany may come out victori- tain to the Japanese Government at the
ous in the war she will never gain her for- and take the attitude suggested by the
time of the rumours of a s milar agitaft&jft
mer influence in the Orient, where she allies in the hope to thereby secure the started by the Allies in Peking about No-
will be driven) out by the Allies combin- right of speech in the coming peace con-
vember. 1915, against which movement the
ed. Now that America has severed he r re- ference and was accordingly inclined' to Jarmnese Government protested.
lations with Germany. Tsingtao is secure- listen to their proposition. China, how-
ly in the hands of Japan, opines the ex- re- ever, was apprehensive of Japan's opinion have expressed
s learned that the allies
i

volutionary leader, and the recent turn of and intention about the matter, and on their recognition of Japan's special rights
the situation will induce Japami to agree to that account was rather indecisive and
and interests in the Far East through their
China's participation in the allied group; hesitated
to make up her mind. The pro- Ambassador in Tokyo, China of course
not to mention the recent growtth of friend-
posal of President Wilson came in time doing the same, and hence the Japanese
ly relationship between Japan amd China.
and China was encouraged by that pro* Government has confirmed her approval
make up her mind. Peking in- to China about the latter's siding with the
position to
threatens to work a great change in the structed Mr. Lu Chang-hsiang, Minister Allies as stated, together with a promise
international situation after its eventual in Tokyo, to sound the views and opinion that. Japan will aid. in the maintenance
termination. The Baron admitted the dis- of the Japanese Government about China's of good order in China and in other
sertation that the existence of a political siding with the Allies against the common affairs.
party or political parties under constitu- enemy. On Saturday afternoon, the Chin- In this connection, the Ambassadors of
tional form of Government is an outcome ese Minister interviewed Viscount Moto- Britaiin and Russia interviewed Viscount
out the no, Foreign Minister, at his official re- Motono, on Sunday, and had
of necessity, but he pointed that last
present majority party which commanded
sidence and intimating the intention of conference with him. As the result of
his home government asked the opinion the establishment of the understanding!
the greatest influence in the Lower House
of the' Imperial Government.
and had the most powerful utterance in with the Japanese Government China has
the weighty and important administrative
The Imperial Government has, as the foimed her dec sion. it is learned, to stand
:

affairs of state, was a party merely boast- result of deliberate conference on the sub- against Germany as a party to the
aides

ing of the greatest number of its members ject, given a reply to the Chinese Minister and to participate in the common
action

holding seats in the House, while the party in favour of China's proposition and fur- with the Allies against Germany, though
the
of sound political principle was rather ther given an encouraging promise to give she will sot directly participate in
in an inferior position in its influence in all possible support toChina in case of armed hostilities with Germany. The
the legislative. Such an unnatural state necessity, such necessity arises as the
if recent Note sent to the German Govern-
of things needed a change and reforma- result of China's severing her relations ment in protestation against the German
tion for the welfare of the state and na- with Germany, provided China as well as declaration of submarine warfare may thus
tion as well as for the promotion of the tie allied powers recognize Japan's special be taken as a prelude to her eventual par-
spirit of constitutional government. rights and interests in the Far East. It ticipation in the war. 1
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THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 17, 1917

CHINA'S ATTITUDE ON AMER1C0- WRITER DISCUSSES PEACE

FEARS U-BOATS MAY HARRY
GERMAN CRUX SHIPPING IN THE PACIFIC
A
lengthy article from the pen of Dr.
Dispatches from Peking report that Shigeo Suyehiro dealing with the peace
A certain Staff Officer of the naval
since the rupture of diplomatic relations problem and the future situation of the
between America and Germany the Amer- war has been appearing for the last few board of command viewing the situation
ican and German Ministers in Peking days in the "Tokyo Asahi." between America and Germany says that
have started aebiviti- s with <a view to in- Dr. Suyehiro touches first of all upon
duce China to side with their respective the German proposition of peace, going if America finally takes up arms against
countries in connection with the war. The next to President "Wilson's Notes con-
Germany, the latter will decidedly carry
American Minister has frequently inter- sequent upon the German move and the
viewed Premier Tuan Chi-jui and urged reply from the Allies to President Wil- out her avowed submarine warfare with-
1

him £0 make China join the move of son. He says that the Note sent by Presi-| out restriction more openly than be-
America, stating that the present question dent Wilson to the Entente Powers on
is not only the concern of the United January 18 is peculiarly characteristic of
fore, the result being a great menace to
States, but it has grave bearings on the in- the
American methods of diplomatic deal- the shipping in all quarters of the world,
terests of all neutral statesand if China mere. The principal reason why Presi
joins the departure started by the United dent Wilson expressed his desire to Besides trade raiders, Germany has 30
j

States the result will be a speedy con- acquaint himself with the terms of peace |
submarines in the Mediterranean, about
clusion of the war for the good and hap- which the Allies are willing to offer, says
piness of the world. The American Min- the Doctor, is found in the wish on the the same number in the Atlantic, and some
ister is also trying to imbue many in- part, of the United States to formulate submarines besides commerce raiders in
fluential men in official and private circles her future actions by consulting these
South American waters. Moreover, Ger-
in Peking with the same opinion. Ac- peace terms.
cording to an authority of the Peking Gov- "I would say that the Allies were sadly many is building more submarines at the
ernment, says a dispatch from Peking, careless about their dignity in condescend-
Kiel naval port and other places to aug-
the Chinese Government will issue an ad- ing to disclose the terms of peace they
visory note to the German Government are prepared to accept," argues Dr. Su- ment the strength of her submarine
and will decide its attitude according yehiro.
flotilla. The crew of those submarines are
to the reply of the German Government. The present time is not ripe for start-
At the same time, the Chinese Govern- ing peace negotiations, and Germany making the Baltic Sea the base of their
ment has asked the representatives of the obviously wanted to make the refusal of
training at present.
j

Under the circum-

other Powers for their opinions and ad- the Allies to accept the German peace
vice about the matter, also taking into proposal a weapon to attack the Entente stances, the activity of the German sub-
I

consideration the views and opinions of
influential foreign residents. The opinions
of the foreign diplomatic officials and in-
fluential residents, are, except Germans
and Austrians, generally in favour of
China's joining the niove of the Amcr'can
Government, while some Japanese advance
the opinion that China„ should frankly
express its opinion to Japan and consult
with Japan about the attitude to be taken
Allies with charges of disregarding marine warfare is likely to increase here-
humanity and while making it
justice,
development of the gloomy
appear as if Germany had an earnest wish after with the
to conclude peace in consideration of this situation of Americo-German relations.
weighty cause. The Allies, however, says In such eventuality, the situation in the
the write)', in anticipation of this Ger-
optimism and the
man fraud, were apparently forced to Pacific admits of no
publish the peace terms demanded not- shipping in these parts of the world's
withstanding their wish not to do so.
marine route will be disturbed by the raid
J

Dr. Suyehiro reads in the reply serrt by the j

by China at the present juncture. Mean- Allies in response to the last Wilson note of German submarines,
while the allies are striving to induce the Allies' claim for independence.
racial it is an interesting question what)
China to side with them and become a For instance the seem to claim the measur e s the American Government will
Allies j

party to the allied powers. The move- restoration of Alsace and Lorraine take in disposing of the German and Aus-
j

ment is mainly carried on by the French to Prance, and the liberation of the Slavs
trian steamers at prese nt detained in vari-
j

and strongly supported by other members n Au?tna-Hungary Dr Suyehiro gives American ports. The Teuton steamers
us
of the Entente powers, who are desirous many instances under this head m
#
his
detaiued in America n ports amount in
j

of driving the Germans from China by article besides those above referred to.
But, says the Doctor, the liberation of the
inducing China to join the Entente group.
The agitators of this movement are some-Slavs m
Austria-Hungary would mean a
t

ingi
e t rd of GOfJ 000 t0QS
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has far from
ificant bearings upon Japanese ship-
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£ ^ md
.

what anxious about the attitude of Japanbreak-up of the Monarchy and the au-
ping interests The measures to be taken .

towards the matter, says a Peking dis- thorities of the Monarchy will not tolerate by the American authorities will be e ther
patch. it. And this kind of drastic measure, ro se ze them, or t order them to leave ;

According to the "North China Daily reasonable only in argument, but impos- t ^e portSj or to requisition them or to de-
News," the Chinese Government has not sible and absurd in reality, can not be tain them as at present. Of these measures,
yet. made up her mind whether or not to executed unless the Allies are in a posi- the first measure, namely their seizure,
!

take the same step as America towards tion to dictate terms. Therefore the leaves much room for comment and dis-
Germany." The report that the allied Allies will most likely endeavour to cussions from the viewpoint of the theory
Ministers in Peking have jointly advised achieve this <md in the present waT. But Gf International Law, while the second
China to take the side of the allies is not the turn of luck in the war has not been measure, that of ordering them to leave
true, according to that paper. The paper on the whole favourable to the Allies in the ports, is liable to their being arrested
surmises that after all China w'U main- the past. After the above rambling argu- by the Allies' ships immediately on their
tain her attitude of strict neutrality till ment, it is comforting to learn from the leaving the 3-mile limit. In these cireum-
the time when America declares war on Doctor that there is still one favourable stances, perhaps the American Govern-
Germany, and takes up arms against Ger- chance open to the Allies in the future ment will resort to their requisition as
many as a member of the belligerent coun- wnr situation. The writer presumably re- the only measure left foT their disposal,
tries. fers to "Father Time" being n the side thinks another officer of the nayy well in-
Latest Peking messages have it that the of the Allies. >» j fiflan'ed in the theory of international law.
members of the Chinese National As- !
Still in view of the fact that the two coun-
sembly have been discussing about the decided to
present a representation to the
settlement of China's attitude in connec- H.-wernmenit. The
representation wa s ex-
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trie? are
w ^
ve in a sta te of War
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impossible for America to take such

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tion with the Americo-German situation. pcrfed to he introduced in the assembly at a strong step as to requisition German
As the result of the conferences thev have yesterday's meeting. and Austrian vessels.
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[February 17, 1917 Till?; J AT AN WKhhLY AlAll. 101

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT over Karlsruhe! were made on -June If), CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA
r
l!)l« > and June
1910 us reprisals for
l!'J.

KOK.USA1-REUTER the boanibardmenl of French and British

open towns by German aviators and Zep- KOKtJHAI-RICOTER
London, Feb. (i. —
Field-Marshal Sir
pelins. London, Feb. 11. An official report from —
Douglas Haig, in his Tuesday evening com- Twenty-three machines look part in the headquarters in Mesopotamia states that
munique, says: "We advanced our line in first, when, in broad daylight, despite the the British have assaulted and taken pos-
the neighbourhood of Grandcourt where we terrific anti-aircraft fire, 130 bombs were session of a liquorice factory and 500 yards
occupied 1000 yards of trenches without rained on the city. Enormous damage of trenches on lie It \v r Tigris below Kut- I

meeting any opposition." was done, notably to the Palace, the arms el-Amara. General Townshend held this
kokusaj-reuter factory and railway station. factory throughout the siege of Kut.
London, Feb. 8—
Field-Marshal Sir In the raid, last Juno, 40 bombs were A's a result of these operations the Brit-

Wednesday evening hurled on t'he city from nine aeroplanes, ish have occupied a new line on a front of
Douglas Haig, in his
communique, says: "As a result of our extensive damage again being done. 6,000 yards and pushed tho enemy back to
a depth, vary'ng fVom 800 to 1,200 yard-.
continuous pressure on both banks of the
River Ancre, the enemy has been forced KOK US AI-REUTER
ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
to evacuate Grandcourt, which is now en- London, Feb. 13. The official report —
tirely in our possession with the defen- from Mesopotamia reads. "A direct hit
sive works adjoining. We took some pri- OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY from our artillery sank a bridge which
the enemy were holding at Shumram and
soners.
Petrograd, Feb. 7. On the river Bere- —
"During the last few days, the enemy sina, the enemy after a concentrated artil- some shipping near by." We resumed our
lias suffered heavy losses. A hostile attempt, lery fire i n the region of the village Zabcre- advance on Sunday on the right bank of
to raid Gueudecourt at night-time, broke 2ina, attacked the Russian positions, and the Tigris and drove back the enemy's last
down before our barrage. occupied part of a trench and an island. line of trenches at the Dahra bend, to tho
''We raided the German lines, south- By a counter-attack the Germans were west of Kut-el-Amara. We established
west of La Bassee last night, killed a repulsed and the lost ground recaptured. our line, in the evening, across the bend
number of the enemy, destroyed their Rumanian Front. The Russian advanced from bank to bank on a frontage of 5,500
dugouts and brought back a number of detachments stormed the enemy positions yards, completely hemming in the enemy."
south of the river Aloniku. " All the coun-
prisoners."
ter-attacks were repulsed. During the night
KOKUSAJ-REUTER PARLIAMENT
London, Feb. 9. —Field-Marshal
Doug-
iwo enemy detachments, crossing the frozen KING GEORGE OPENS BRITISH
Sir
river Beret near Surai (south-east of Fok-
las Haig, in his Thursday evening communi-
shany) attacked the Russians, but were
que, says: "We attacked, on Thursday thrown back behind the river. KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
morning, an important position at the high-
est point of Sailly-Saillisel. We held this [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] London, Feb. 7. His Majesty King —
and gained our objectives, taking 78 pri-
all —
Petrograd, Feb. 11. Firing and recon- George opened Parliament to-day. In»his
soners. We followed up the capture of noissanoes continue on the western front. speech from the Throne, King George said
Grandcourt by vigorous attacks on both Nothing of importance occurred on the '''The threats of further outrages upon
eide s of the Ancre and made considerable, Rumanian front. public order and the common rights of
further progress. No change on the Caucasus front. humanity will only serve to steel Our
"In" a night sortie, we captured Bail- [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] determination, and that of My people
lescourt Farm on the Beaucourt to —
Petrograd, Feb. 12. Western front. A throughout the Empire, and our faithful
Miraumont road and also a trench between German detachment, about two companies and heroic Allies to remain steadfastly
Grandcourt and our old front line, tak- in strength, clad in white garments, at- and unanimously resolved to secure our
ing 82 more prisoners. Our gains since tacked after a strong artillery preparation just demands for reparation and restitu-
the New Year represent an advance of the Russian position north of Stanislavov tion, respecting past guarantees, and for
an average of three-quarters of a mile on and rushed into the Russian trenches, the future. Demands which we regard as
'
a three mile front. but- were dislodged by a counterattack of essential to the progress of civilization."
KOKUSAI-REUTER the Russian reserve troops.
—
London, Feb. 11. In his Sunday even- On the Rumanian front firing continues.
.

ing communique Field-Marshal Sir Dou- Caucasus front.' Reconnoissances are be- KOKUS AI-REUTER
glas Haig reports: The British have ing performed. The snowstorm continues London. Feb. 7. — The open'ng of the
captured a strong system of enemy trenches at different places. Three schooners laden British Parliament to-daywag shorn of its
at the southern foot of Serre Hill, above with grain were sunk by the Russian men customary splendour, but was animated by
the River Ancre. This trench system ex of war off the Anatolian coast. a stern, practical spirit appropriate to
tended along a front of three-quarters of KOKUSAI-WESTNIK these critical times.
There were present a large number of
a mile. The British captured 215 pri-
soners, which exceeded their total of casu-
Petrograd, Feb. 13. The majority of — peers clad in 'khaki and navy blue;
the prisoners captured of late on the Rus- peeresses in walking dress, and ambas-
alties.
sian south-western front are men of edu- sadors i n mufti. King George wore an
The British have driven back an enemy cation, wlho, prior to the war, occupied
admiral's uniform, while Queen Mary made
attempt south of Sailly-SailHsel. They prominent social positions. All bear wit- a stately figure dad in black robes and
have entered the German trenches in the ness that they were several times called wearing pearls and a big diamond plaque.
Neighbourhood of Pys, La Bassee, RTeuve to the Colours, time and again released, The King read his speech in a strong,
Chappelle and Fauquissart, inflicting and eventually received billets in the rear penetrating voice. He emphasized especial-
casualties aud taking prisoners. of the armies. ly that the Allies remain steadfastly and
KOKUSAI-HAVAS When operations commenced against unanimously resolved to secure itheir just
Paris, Feb. 11. —
Last night's communi- Rumania, they were sent to the front, demands for reparation and restitution for
que reports that Lieutenant Guynemer shot their posts in the rear being taken by the past and guarantees for the future.
down his thirtv-first German aeroplane. wornou. The prisoners say that belief in "Further outrages upon the public law and
His victory was gained in a night battle the .common rights of humanity will but
a speedy conclusion of the war' is rife in
over the Somme front. serve to steel our determination," King
where there is an un-
On Friday night French aviators cover- the German army,
>

George declared.
an imous desire to return home in time
The King laid special emphasis on the
I

ed about 340 kilometres in 3 hours, 20

minutes and dropped bombs on Karlsruhe. for the commencement of harvest work. importance of the forthcoming war con-
Speaking of this raid, one recalls to If this is not achieved, they say, Germany Terence of representatives of the Domi-
mind that the two most important raids and Austria will be menaced by famine. nions.

MR. JOHN BDCHAN'S WEEKLY
REVIEW
London, Feb. 11. — Western! Front.
The British operations on the western
front have been conducted during the
last few weeks with increasing success.
Throughout the difficult weather of Janu-
ary these operations were almost entirely
trench raids but of such number and
vigour that the German prisoners taken
during the month amounted to one-thou-
sand two-hundred and twenty-eight includ-
ing twenty-seven officers. A hard frost
made increased activity possible hence the
operations in February have been on a
somewhat larger scale which have been uni-
formally successful, small but useful ad-
vances have been recorded at several pointa
on the Somme front.
The British positions east of Beaumont-
hamel have been improved while east of
Beaucourt the line has been advanced to
a depth of five-hundred yards on a front
of three quarters of a mile. These suc-
cesses rendered untenable the entire strong-
ly fortified village of Grandecourt, on the
has struck for a declaration to that effect. [neutrality.
south bank of the Ancre, and on the 6th
of February the enemy evacuated it. She has put down her last stake, and neutral
The evacuated ground has been occupi- already it is lost."
ed and the whole new position strongly
consolidated. one duty, and that is to stand unflinchingly President Wilson judging from the pre-
Slightly south, in the neighbourhood of
Grandecourt and Le Transloy, satisfactory
progress has been made at two points.
At one of these, five-hundred yards of
enemy trenches were captured and seventy
prisoners taken. The total of prisoners
approaches three hundred in this fighting,
besides those captured in the trench raids
on other parts of the line.
Mesopotamia. In Mesopotamia, the
British successes have continued. The
fighting recently has been on both sides
of the River Hai which enters the Tigris
immediately south of Kut. The Turkish
positions on both sides have mow been
captured up to the confluence of the river.
The enemy suffered heavy losses in the
successive advances leading to this result
and many prisoners have been taken.
Meanwhile, on the British left flank, the
cavalry has reached the southern bank of
the Tigris, twenty-five miles west of Kut,
from which point the Turkish advanced
base, on the north bank, was shelled with
good effect.
AUSTRIA SHORT OF FOOD
KOKUSAI-REUTEE
—
Amsterdam, Feb. 6. The Austrian Food
Dictator, in an interview in Vienna, stated the Note which the Spanish Government has
that Austria has now finished the supplies sent to the Central Empires in regard to
of the last harvest, Germany, he said, has their declaration of an unrestricted sub-
promised Austria supplies from Rumania.
HUNGER DEMONSTRATION AT A IX
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
—
Amsterdam, Feb. 7. The newspaper Les
Nouvelles states that German troops at Aix-
la-Chappelle, on January 23, charged on
12,000 persons who were taking part in a
great hunger demonstration. Many per-
sons were injured.
"
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 17, 1917
LATEST NEWS OF PIRACY DECLA- Atlantic, thus releasing the British and
French cruisers.
RATION BY GERMANY i
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
—
Washington, Feb. 7. -The naval autho-
Strong Action Taken By Neutrals Led rities at Manila have taken charge of seven
teen German merchantmen interned at the
By The United States In Protest
I
! port, and have removed 'the crews.
Military guards have surrounded the Ger-
|
man merchantmen Odenswald and Dresden
[Delayed in Transmission] interned at Porto Rica, and the crews are
1
New —
York, Feb. 5. A wave of patrio- confined to their ships. !
tism is sweeping over the United States, Nine German vessels at Hono ulu have
'
following the break with Germany. From been disabled, their boilers having been
every part of the nation, expressions of wrecked.
loyalty and determination are pouring in,
i
The crews have been irres'ed, and the
quite irrespective of party.
vessels ar e under guards.
!
Nearly every State Legisla ii.e ,'nough-
The newspapers generally express their out the country has passed resolut^was sup-
i
satisfaction that the United States is now porting President Wilson's policy in regard
aligned with the cause for which the to Germany.
!
Allies are contending. The "Herald" According to information received in
says that, in severing diplomatic relations, a reliable quarter the Swiss Government
the President has done the one thing that 'has refused the request of the American
Washington, Lincoln or any other Amer- Government to take the same step towards
I
ican President would have done. He has . Germany in connection with the German
upheld, with righteous dignity, the honour declaration of unrestricted submarine war-
of the American people.
I
ifare. It is believed that Spain will also
The New York "Times" says "If Ger- 'follow the suit of the Swiss Government,
many contemplates surrender, her hour jon the ground of maintaining strict
The attitude of other
states is unknown so far,
i
jbut it is generally observed that only a
The "World" says: "Americans have jfew of them will agree to the proposal of
in suppor of their government. If hos- sent situation.
tilities come, let u s thank God tbjaii We KOKUSAT-REUTER
shall enter the war on the right side.
shall Ibe fighting the fight of Democracy
London, Feb. 7. We
message from Rio —A
de Janeiro says that the Bolivian Min-
battling for the princ ples o'f human ;
ister to Brazil has notified the Brazilian
liberty."
The "Pittsburg Gazette" says that the Foreign Minister that the Bolivian Gov-
firstgun pointed at an American ship on ernment unreservedly supports Brazil's
policy towards Germany.
the high seas should be followed by a de-
claration of war by th e United States. A message from Montevideo, the capi-
The "Baltimore American" points out; tal of Uruguay, announces that President
"The Ka ser ha? called for judgment of Wilson's action is approved by both the
the sword and by the sword shall he be press and the public. The Government of
punished. Uruguay is urged to join the other
The "Chicago Tribune" declares that all neutrals against Germany.
Americans stand to-day at the President's KOKU8AI DIRECT SERVICE
side in patriotic union and unflinclr'ng de-
votion.
Rio de Janerio, Feb. 7. It is officially —
announced that the Brazilian reply to the
A Washington message to-day says that German declaration, of unrestricted sub-
every government agency has been set in marine warfare, has been despatched to Ber-
motion to prevent further outrages of Ger- lin. The Brazilian Note prot ?sts agaipist the
man sympathizers, following a number of violation of International Law involved
depredations in the last 24 hours. It now in the submarine blockade, pointing out
appears that the machinery of the Kron could close the
that if it is effective, it
Prinzcspin Cecilie. which was seized yester-
entire high seas. This
is a situation
day at Boston, had previously been serious- which could not be permitted. The Note
ly deranged. There are also reports that
protests by anticipation against any hostile
other German interned ships have been
act from which any Brazilian merchant-
damaged. It is known that plotja to
damage th P Panama Canal and other har- ship may suffer and holds Germany
bour fortificat ons have been uncovered.
:
responsible for such acts.
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE TCOKUSAI DIRECT SEPV T Py
London, F; j
b. 6. — It is announced thai [Delayed in Transmission]
New York," Feb. 8.— For the first time
since the beginning of the war, the insurance
rates on American ships are at the same
marine campaign is even more emphattfi rate as for the ships of the Allies.
than that sent by the Washington Govern- The transfer to the Immigration Station,
ment. of the orews of German and Austrian ships
KOKUSAI-REUTER tied up in harbour has b^gun. Nine; eon
Washington, Feb. 7. President Wilson — men have beon transferred from one -hip
has been in consultation with the Secretary in Hobokert
of the Navy and the Secretary for War to- At their own request. «ays a message from
day. They have practically determined rhe Boston, the crew of the Kron Prinzess'n
military programme in the event of war C^eilie have been placed aboard other ships
with Germany. American assistance to the in the harbour.
Allies will firstly be naval namely the —
Washington ad vires state that when the
I S. Fleets will patrol th e north and south reports, that German vessels hnd been =ciz-
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February 17, »y<7] iHe japan weekly mail to .UMm&»l

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103

ed at various places by local American auth- The views of the Japanese Government [ kokubai-k*.utku
were shown to President Wilson, ho a]u L're.ss are uwaited with
orities,
said: "They shall do nothing, we have interest.
cousiderable
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Madrid
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not the clear right to seize the ships. When. 1

to the Gorman proclamation of unrestrict-

we act, we shall act on principle not on ex-
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"T^*™™. J* i*W>a warfare, ,a.ys that if the

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jjCu 10 XI
President Wilson has issued a Prdclama- German M.nistcr l,,rcnl 18 carn<Jtl ° ul
handed a note to the >
11
ceato a most
Wl11
tion prohibiting American ship-owners trans- here to be conveyed to his Government. The painful impression.
'
Tho Spanish Gov-
ferring their vessels to any foreign flag. Note protests against the recent German sub- ernment tranquilly,
but firmly protest*
KOKUS AI-REU T. manne order and asserts that China will be
1;
against tho unprecedented warfare as con-
obliged to sever diplomatic relations the
—
London, Feb. 8. It is learned here that order is carried out.
if
trary to the principles observed by all
Spain has resolved not to abandon her neu-
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE nations, even in their most violent mo-
trality. She will, ihowever, resolutely de-
fend her national interests with dignity, Peking. Feb. 9.—
9. Following iss j,ho
.Following j,he text — i ments. It refuses to
admit the legitimacy
while protesting against the German sub- 01 the note from the Chinese Government to of such warfare, and has no doubt Ger-
marining of merchantmen. Germany :

"The representative of the Eepublic of many will find some means of satis-
KOKUSAI-REUTER fying the demands of Spain, who is bound
China in Berlin in a communication tran-
Copenhagen, Feb. 8. —
The United smits tlie German note issued February 1st 10 protect the lives of her subjects and
States Ambassador to Germany, Mr. making known the measures for blockade
maintain the integrity f her sovereignty.
Gerard, telegraphs from Berlin that he newly adopted by Germany. These measures
and all Americans in Germany are de- will from that day endanger neutral mer- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
tained as hostages until the departures of chant vessels navigating certain prescrib- m Washington, Feb. 9 — During the Senate,
Count Berns'torff and the Germans on ed zones. discussion of the resolution endorsing the
board the German merchantmen in Amer- "The new measure for submarine war- break with Germany, Senator Henry Cabot
ican ports are guaranteed. fare inaugurated by Germany, which- im-
Lodge, Republican, declared that it was no
perils the lives and property of Chin se
KOKUSAI-REUTER time for party divisions.
citizens to a greater extent even than the
The Hague, Feb. 8.—The Dutch Minister measures previously taken and which al- "The President has taken a grave step,"
of Foreign Affairs, Dr. J. Loudon, has ready have cost China so many human lives, he said, "and I feel it my duty to support
pointed out to the Uniited States Chaige constitute a vio ation of the principles of him to the utmost of i»y power, if, as we
d 'Affaires here that the reasons governing International Law at present in force. all pray, we are to be saved from
the war,
the action of the United States towards "Any tolerance of the application of there is one step more important than any
Germany do not apply to Holland, because these measures would result in the introduc-
;
other. That is to show the people of our
the att'tude of the Uniited States is the re tion into International Law of arbitrary country and the whole world that we are
suit of anterior negotiations. principles incompatible with commercial without division."
KOKUSAI-REUTER intercourse between neutrals and belli- KOKTJSAI-REDTER
Christi ania, Feb. 8. — The Norwegian
gerents.
"The- Chinese Government sincerely
Washington, Feb. 9.— Great Britain and
Government has replied to the appeal from France have granted a safe conduct to Count
hopes that with a view to respecting the
the United States that it cannot adhere to Bernstorff and his staff.
rights of neutrals and maintaining the
the latter's action towards Germany, ad- A New York message says that the Mana-
friendly relations of the two countries, the
ding that the three Scand navian King-
measures proclaimed by Germany on Feb- ger of the Scandinavian Line of steamer, an-
j

doms are n ow discussing what attitude they

ruary 1st Will n °t be carried out. If, on nounces that Germany has been asked to en-
will adopt on the basis of International
the contrary, its expectations and its pro- sure the safe passage of Count Bernstorff and
test are ineffectual the Chinese Government'
a party of 30 fi
KOK USAI-REUTER
will be coListrained, to its profound regret KOKUSAT-RKIJTER
Buenos Aires, Feb. T^e Govermuentj tQ gever tfae diplomatic rekrtions at present
of The Argentine has replied to the Ger- Amsterdam, Feb. 9.— A telegram from
existing between the two countries. It is
man Note. It expresses regret that the unnecessary to add that the attitude of the Berlin rather discounts the strange Copen-
Kaiser has considered such extreme meas- hagen story of February 8 to the effect that
Chinese Government is dictated purely by
ure's necessary. It declares the Government world's Mr. Gerard is being held as a hostage. The
a desire to further the cause of a
•will base its conduct, as always, on the the sanctity Berlin message states that Mr. Gerard's de-
peace and the maintenance and
fundamental principles of International parture is not fixed yet because his pass-
of International Law."
Law. ports are not ready.
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
•
Peking, Feb. 8. —
The most intense Peking, Feb. 9. The Government of —
Montevideo,
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
Feb. 9.—/The Government
interest is being taken in the question of China, acknowledging the American Note,
of Uruguay ha s replied to the German
China's attitude toward the invitation of says that the Chinese Government, like
Note, rejecting the doctrine of unrestrict-
the United States to follow their example the President of the United States, is re- ed submarine
warfare.
and break off relations with Germany. luctant to believe the German 'Government
KOKUSAI-REUTER
Up to the present, no reply has been will actually carry into execution measures
made by the Peking Government to the which imperil the lives and property of New York. Feb. 10. It is understood —
American Note. citizens of Neutral States, jeopardise com- that Germany ha s addressed to the United
The Chinese who have been educated in merce, even the legitimate commercial in- States Government a communication, sug-
gesting the discussion of views with the ob-
the West almost unanimously favour a tercourse between Neutrals, or between
which would ject of avoiding war.
break of relations, but the old-school Con- neutrals and belligerents, and
tend, if allowed to be enforced, to intro- The cargo steamers Orleans and Roches-
servatives, who mainly control the Gov-
International ter sailed on Saturday for the war zone.
ernment, do not show a similar en- duce a new principle into The vessels are not painted as Germany
thusiasm. Law.
prescribed but the letters U.S.A. are paint-
There are indications that, before decid- The Chinese Government, the Note goes ed i huge characters along the sides of
n
ing definitely on her course of action, on, being in accord with the principles set the vessels^ The owners announce that they
China will address a Note to Germany de- forth in the American Note, and firmly rely on the right of American vessels to
precating ruthless submarining and advis- associating itself with the Government of traverse the seas. Both vessels are un-
ing Germany to withdraw her declaration. the United States, has taken similar ac- armed and will not resist attack. The
Other matters such as an agreement to, tion by protesting energetically againsti crews are mostly Americans. The destina-
China's participation in the Peace Con- the new measures for blockade. is Bordeaux.
tion of the vessels
ference, a revision of existing Treaties and
"The Chinese Government, the note KOKUSAI-REUTER
financial considerations, including the concludes, also proposes to take such ac- New
York, Feb- 10.— The "New York
cancellation of the German share in the World," which is regarded as an adminis-
tion in future as it deems necessary for
Boxer Indemnity with other material tration organ, says that Americans may make
the maintenance of the principles of In-
benefits, will undoubtedly influence the up their minds that war with Germany is
ternational Law."
final decision in Peking. inevitable.
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KOKUSAI-EEUTEE the "Morning Post" at Washington tele-
New —
York, Feb. 10. It is understood, graphs that the pacifist movement in the
according to a message from Berlin that United States is growing. Thi s is especial-
Mr. James Gerard, United States Ambas- ly the case in Congress where "blocking
sador, and his Staff received their pass-
amendments" are threatening to delay
the passage of military and naval appro-
ports on Friday evening. They leave for
priations asked for in view of the so-called
Switzerland to-night.
submarine blockade.
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
Washington, Feb. 10. —
Secretary Lans-
Peking, Feb. 12.— With the exception of
ing disclosed to-day that the State De- a small number of
people who have been
partment had not heard from Ambassador trained by Germans or educated in Ger-
Gerard through any channel since the even- many, all circles approve the action of the
ing of February 6. Government in notifying Germany of
He said there was ground to believe that China's intentions should Germany persist
Germany was detaining Mr. Gerard with- iu carrying out her ferocious submarine
out any excuse whatsoever, which was ab- order.
solutely unjustifiable by international law. The national parliament is almost un-
KOKUSAI-KEUTEB animous in support of the Government's
—
Amsterdam, .Feb. 10. It was announc- position. 1^ is most noteworthy that the
ed to-day at Berlin that Count von Bern- two great opposing political parties, the
storff will sail from New York February Chinputang and the Kuomintamg show an
absolute unanimity on this question.
13 and that American Ambassador Gerard
will leave Berlin in a few days. Recent It is generally felt that the Government's
firmed that on February 11, Germany of-
fered to negotiate with the United States
regarding submarine warfare provided "the
commercial blockade against England was
not interfered with."
r. Lansing, United States Secretary of
State, has replied that the Washington
Government will gladly discuss the matter
provided Germany withdraws her pro-
clamation of January 31 regarding unres-
tricted submarine warfare. At the same
time, the sinking by submarine of neutral
ships cannot be discussed uutil Germany
renews her assurance of May 4 'ast year,
given after the torpedoing of the Sussex.
—
London, Feb. 13. According ,o the
statement of Mr. Gerard, tiiio American
Ambassador, who has arrived in Switzer-
land, the German nation generally hold
pessimist. c view of the future situation and
the populace, already suffering iiorn the
scarcity of provision and food stuffs, are
anxious to have the war terminated as s°°d.
vation.
—
as possible.
'
Still 'there ie no oign of star-
Nichinichi.
'
'

dispatches from Berlin labouriously ex- action will raise the diplomatic status of
plain that the delay in Gerard's departure China and begi n a new era in the history
New
York, Feb. 9. The American, —
of her foreign relations. Line has indefinitely postponed the sail-
was due to the accumulation of passport
work, but Foreign Under-Secretary von London, Feb. 12.— Mr. Gerard, the Ame- ings of their steamers from St. Paul, as
rican Amba-sador to Berlin, was practical- the State Department has refused to ad-
Stumtn has admitted, in an interview that
ly detained as a hostage by Germany until vise the Company whether sh'ps can enter
Ambassador Gerard was actually detained
after the safe departure for home of Count the German war zones. The State De-
as a hostage. Bcrnstorff, the Germae Ambassador to partment, however, points out that neutral
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Washington. Many American residents in vessels are entitled to arm in self-defense,
[Delayed in Transmission] Germany are still detained by Germany on and Amer'ican ships have the right to
—
Stockholm, Feb. 10. The Scandinavian tlhe pretext that considerable time is re- traverse any part of the high seas.
Governments have decided to unite in a quir d for preparing passports. It is under-
joint protest to Germany over the submarine stood that the German Government intends
London, Feb. 13. The German Em- —
peror has convened an important con-
blockade. to deain them until it knows what sort of
ference to discuss the possibility of nego-
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE treatment the American government is
tiating with the neutral powers with a
•Chile, Feb. 10,— The Chilian Government going to give the Germans in America.
view to changing the plan of the submarine
in its reply to the German Note, refuses to ''Jiji."
— "Nichinichi.
acquiesce to the German measures because —
London. Feb. 12. According to the- re-
warfare.
London. Feb. 13. —
The joint movement
it i s opposed to the ancient privileges of
ports emanating from Germany through
non-combatants and entails a deviation of the European neutral states against the
neutral states, Germany is firmly deter- Germa n declarat'on of unrestricted sub-
from Chile's attitude of strict neutrality.
mined to pursue her avowed unrestricted marine policy 'has come to a deadlock owing
Accordingly, the Chilean Government holds
submarine policy by all means. Con- to the indecisive attitude of the Nether-
berseif at liberty to claim 'reparation in re-
sequently strong conviction prevails in lands government which is apparently he-
spect to all her rights in case of German
violation of them. Berlin
a
that war between Germany and sitating to join the movement. "Nichi- —
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE the United States is absolutely inevitable. nichi."
London, Feb. 11.— The reply of Swit- Both the German Government and the San Francisco, Feb. 13.— The U.S.
new nation are expecting the momentary de- Government is now considering the ques-
zerland to the Central Powers on the
in claration of war by the United States on tion of providing American steamers
intensified submarine policy is couched
very strong terms, says a dispatch from Germany. "Jiji."— bound for Europe with convoys. This
This reply protests against tho KOKI PAI-HAVAS is however opposed by some under the im-
Berne.
injury and dwells on the
to neutral rights, Paris, Feb. 13 —
All papers to-day print pression 1nat such measure is calculated
serious economic effects and imports ol despatches referring to China's answer to to weaken America's national defences.
the country. Germany and to China's Note to the United Meanwhile the anti-war argument is rife
Switzerland reserves her rights if tl>e States, the high interest of which they dwell i: the country at present and it is believed
on in their editorial columns. that th e authorities cannot resort to drastic
action of the Central Powers results ic
the destruction of Swiss property and the
" Le Figaro " praises the strength of measures. — "Nichinichi."
these documents as showing that not a
loss of the lives of Swiss citizens.
single neutral would speak otherwise, if
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB KOKUSAI-REUTEE
exclusively moved by the sentiment of right
London, Feb. 11. —
An Amsterdam dis- and equity. * —
London, Feb. 5. The Admiralty an-
patch states that James W. Gerard, Amer- M. Herve, writing in " LaVictoire " ap- nounces that the survivors of the British
ican Ambassador, and the staff of his Em- plauds China for showing its high old civi i- steamer Eavestone report that their ship
bassy, numbering 115, left Berlin Satur- zation by making a protest against Ger- was sunk by sheil-fire from a submarine.
day evening for Switzerland on a special man unrestricted submarine warfare. The crew abandoned the sinking ship and
train. It is unavoidable, he adds that the in-
the submarine shelled their boats. The
master and three seamen were killed and
The American Line in New York an- terest of China is evidently to share in the
the second matte wae severely wounded.
nounces that none of its ships will sail action of Powers to claim, as well as Pre-
The killed included seamen from the Balti-
unless the American Government provides sident Wilson, respect for the institution of
more.
convoys or guns and gunners. nations, society and international justice.
" L'Echo de Paris " observes that Ger- KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB
—
London, Feb. 12. A message from many hoped China an immens
to find in Feb. 5, —
The Admiralty an-
Colony to be improved. The really im- nounces that the Ellerman liner the City of
Beme, Switzerland, announces that Mr.
portant and opportune answer from the Birnrngham was torpedoed without warn-
Gerard, the United States Ambassador to
Chinese Government makes these hopes ing on November (January?) 27 when 127
Berlin, and his party arrived there on miles from land. The crew of 115. 170
tumble to the ground.
Sunday evening. pas^on gers of whom 90 were women and
KOKUSAI-BEUTJ5B
KOKTJSAI-BEUTEB children, m
spite of a heavy swell, were
—
London, Feb. 12. The correspondent of —
Washington, Feb. 13. It is now con- lowered in't'o the boats within ten minutes
 '

•V. Ni*i;tJ!1«5,;2..l 1
05
of tbe explosion. The captain remai ned *
Authorities, on examining the German in- their manufacturer .„-,. II(J longer exported
board (ill the vessel sank, but was terned ships
1
round that the engine rooms to thjs country. Our justification is com-
picked up. The women were as calm as in nine vessels been wrecked, and
! i 1 . 1
that,
plete. We and no! the neutrals must
if going into meals, Tho doctor and three fires were
burning under empty boilers
'

jn
judge of our own necessities and interests
of the crew it is feared were drowned others.
London, Feb. (i. — Lloyds announces
KOK USAI-REUTJCB
in the war that we are waging. We can-
not bo expected, for th e sake of neutrals,
that the British steamship Port Adelaide
New York, Feb. 9. —The receipt of ad-
to provide shipping to convey the manu-
has been sunk. Of the passengers and
vices that the government has decided not
factures of other articles of luxury which
crew, !)(! have been picked up. The cap-
to convoy American ships through tho
it is against our interest to import, and
tain was made prisoner.
German war zone has caused the Amer-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE neutrals have an interest in our shipping
ican Line to instruct its agents not to
Washington, Feb. 6. —The operation of all
book further passengers for the present.
which contributes to their needs. But if

transportation for the Belgian Relief Com- neutrals complain of our restriction what
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
mission has been suspended and the Com- do they think of Germany wihjch declared

mission's ships have been ordered to remain

Washington, Feb. 10. — Secretary of War
war on the world."
Baker has issued a statement saying that
in port for the time heing. In an editorial article commenting on
and the above, the "Daily Telegraph" says:
in various harbours in the Philippines
KOKUSAI-REUTER
Panama German merchant vessels were "If any restrictions do our allies or friend-
—
London, Feb. 6. The Admiralty announc- ly neutrals an injury it would be re-
found with parts of their machinery re- grettable,
but in cases of urgent necessity
es that the Captain of the American tank-
moved. there is sometimes no alternative, and in
steamer Westwego reports that on January all essential articles food will as in the
There was evidence in some cases that
31 the Captain of a German submarine slop- preparations had been made to sink the case of raw material, be necessary for our
ped his ship and demanded a supply of oil ships, but the action taken by the American
exports. We are anxious to import as
authorities in each instance was solely in freely as possible."
under a threat of sinking the tanker if he view of protecting navigable waters and the
was refused. preventing of damage to adjacent shipping KOKUSAI-REUTER
and other property. • London, Feb. 13.—The White Star
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE London. Feb. 13. As the result o! the — liner Afric, 12,000 been tor-
tons, has
Washington, Feb. 7. —The American adoption of the newly devised measures for
the prevention of the submarine danger by
pedoed and sunk by a German submarine.
Seventeen members of the crew are miss-
Consul at Queenstown reports that the the British Navy it is expected that the ing, while it is known that five of the crew
steamer California has been torpedoed danger of the submarine warfare will be were killed. The Ai'ric, which wa s built
without warning and sunk. The only considerably minimized in future. Ger-
in 18i99, has been running between Aust-
American on board was saved. Some of many is apparently disappointed at the
the crew and passengers, including two report. Nichimchi. — '
'
'
ralian ports and England.
Lord Lytton, under-seeretary of the Ad-
women and several children are missing. KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
miralty, s ays that although the new phase
[Note: There are four vessels of this London, Feb. 13.—The "Daily Tele-
of the German submarine campaign is
name, but presumably the boat referred graph" publishes the following article not a fortnight old, counter measures pro-
to is under American registry. —Ed. from a correspondent.
German submarine campaign can be more
"Whether
vided by the British Navy have already
the

X T.] achieved very considerable success.

KOKUSAI-REUTER reckless or more ruthless than it has been
Lord Curzon has made the statement
—
London, Feb. 8. The Anchor liner Cali- in the past or not, the exigencies of war
that Sir John Jellicoe, First Sea Lord,
•

fornia, bound from New York to Glasgow,
with passengers and mails, has been tor-
pedoed and sunk. The survivors state that
13 passengers and 28 of the crew are mis-
sing. Four persons were killed and 20 in-
jured the result of the explosion.
a's It is
stated that two submarines attacked the
steamer.
KOKUSAI-REUTER
—
London, Feb. 7. Fifty-three vessels have
been sunk by the Germans since the begin-
ning, of February, according to reports re-
ceived here. Of this total twenty-two ves-
sels', with an aggregate tonnage of 54,600
tons, have been sunk. in the last itwenty-
four hours.
Thirteen of these twenty-two ships were
British, and some
of these were victims of allies and 'neutrals is certain. The in-
the German
raider in -the Atlantic.
These reportts do not cause great anxiety
in London, as it was anticipated that the
da'ly average of sinkings would be raised
for a short period.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
—
Washington, Feb. 8. Advices, have been
issued by the State Department that the Ger-
man crews on board interned ships in Philip"
pine harbours attempted to destroy their ma-
chinery. The Authorities have taken appro-
priate steps.
A Manila message says that the
require that all ships available for tho
is not dissatisfied with the operations of
service of ourselves and our allies should
the last two weeks.
be used for the transport of food and other
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
necessities and that space should not be
wasted on unnecessary luxuries.
New York, Feb. 13. The American —
freighters Orleans and Rochester have sailed
"It is possible that considerable extension for Bordeaux. They
are only protected by
may be given in future to the restriction the American Flag and the letters U.S.A.
of imports. The need of reserving all painted along their sides- Another Amer-
tonnage possible for what is necessary is ican frieghter, 'the Dochra, left for Genoa
so obvious that it calls for little argument. on the second.
When we know that our need for wheat The Associated Press correspondent at
and other food stuffs, munitions and the Washington learns tihat a number of Ger-
other apparatus of war must be supplied,
man Consuls, who are relieved of duty by
Washington breaking off relations with
it is absurd to waste tonnage on luxuries.
Berlin, have received instructions from
That such an extension of the restriction Germany that insitead of accompanying
of imports will affect the interests of the Count Bernstorff homeward via, Copen-
hagen to-morrow, they are to depart for
terests of the allies are one. There is points in Central and South America.
a common cause for which all fight and KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
suffer. must prosecute the war with We New York, Feb. 13. The Associated —
all our strength we must do everything ;
Press correspondent at Washington tele-
contributing to victory, and avoid doing graphs ithat it is understood that Germany
has addressed a communication to the Unit-
anything hindering or weakening our effort
The measures which may be
to that end.
ed States suggesting the discussion of ways
and means to prevent actual war between
necessary to restrict our imporVs would
the two countries. There is no indication in
not be selfish. The tonnage released from
the Note that Germany will abandon her
the carriage of luxuries would be freed
unrestricted submar'ne warfare, but the
to the advantage of our allies as well as
United States has been invited to suggest
Customs ourselves. Neutrals will suffer loss if steps that might prevent war.
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New York, Feb. 14. —The cargo boats BRITISH DESTROYER HITS MINE WHILE " LEAK " ENQUIRY
Rochester, Orleans, Tanker and Gold Shell PATROLLING
of the New York American Steamship Co.
KOKUSAI DIEECT SERVICE
have left New York for France without London, Feb. 10. — The Admiralty has
Washington, Feb. 7. In the course of —
being armed or being escorted. They are announced that
a British destroyer of the
the first ships that have left New York the "Leak Enquiry" to-day, the fact de-
older type was mined and sunk while
since the German declaration of unrestrict- veloped that two newspapers on Janu-
ed submarine waif are. "Asahi."
— patrolling the English Channel. All the
There were only five ary 20, sent out information of the com-
—
New York, Feb. 14. A Washington officers were lost.
ing peace move of the Government.
dispatch statesthat Germany has taken the
survivors. The
American Note to heart. She has now —
London, Feb. 10. Peru has protested news was derived, the newspaper repre-
to Berlin against the sinking of the Peru-
sent to the American Government a note sentatives said, from conversation with
vian steamer Lorton by a German sub-
proposing to find means of avoiding a war their fellow press-men.
marine flying the French flag in Spanish
between two countries by conferences
the
I'^tween the two Governments. ''Asahi.
—
waters outside the war zone.
' The pro-
—
London, Feb. 14. A Washington dis-
test

and
says it was an unjustifiable offence KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Washington, Feb. 11. In connection, —
patch says that. the concensus ci the pub-
demands an indemnity and the puni-

lic opinion there is that though the Ger-

shment of the authors. with the Stock Market "Leak" Enquiry,
man submarine policy is apparently doom- ithe Rules Committee of the House has
ed to end in a fiasco, Germany will not WRECKAGE OFF BRAZIL who according to the
called Mrs. Visconti
cancel that policy until after serious
trouble arises between Germany and Ame- evidence given by Mr. Thomas Lawson on
rica through the unlawful sinking of an New York, Feb. 15.— Advices from January 16th told him that a Washing-
American ship by German submarines. Brazil says that during several days past ton correspondent, named Price, had re-
"Asahi." quantities of broken timber apparently of ceived $500 and Tumulty, Private Secre-
—
San Francisco, Feb. 14. It is informal- a wrecked vessel have been carried by the
tary to President Wilson, much more for
ly reported in Washington that Germany waves along the coast near the mouth of
acting as go-betweens.
is gomg to send a Note to the American the river Parahyba. The wreckage includ- Mrs. Visconti now wrote on a piece of
Government proposing to open negotia- ed ti n cases used as receptacles for explo-
paper for the information of the Com-
tions between the two Governments with a sives for wireless telegraphy, wood plates,
view to finding means to avoid a war and tin plates and remnaats of provisions. In mittee the name of her informant.
view of the recent repom; that the British
re nor s diplomatic relations between them. It later developed, through the examina-
— "Asahi."
cruisers engaged tib e German raiders off
the Brazilian coast it 's thought that the tion of the next witness, a newspaper cor-
A Shanghai telegram received in official debris belonged to the German raiders.
quarters says that the captains of 2 German
respondent named Price, that Mrs. Vis-
"Nichinichi."
steamers, whiclh are detained in the port of conti's informant was a child, who over-
Shanghai where they took refuge soon after heard the remarks of Mr. Price's children.
the outbreak of War the year before last, AMERICANS STOP RELIEF WORK Mr. Price testified that he made no money
attempted to get their vessels away late in
the night of the 12th. The two steamers, through his advance knowledge of the
the names of which are not given out for KOKTJSAI-RETJTER Peace Note. He told his fam ly that he
obvious causes, were sighted steaming at New York, Feb. 13 —It is officially stated could have made some money if he had
top speed towards itlhe entrance of the port that the Americans are withdrawing their
late that night under cover of pitch dark- relief work from Belgium and Northern money to risk at the time.
ness through the line of merchantmen of France, as the conditions imposed by Ger- The Committee decided to coutinue the
the fillies and other countries, moored luoi many for the conltiuiiuance of the work are hearing in New York next week.
the h arbour. impossible.
A
certain Japanese warsihiip which hap-
pened to be cruising near itlhe mouth of the U. S. WAR-RISKS GO SKYWARD
port espied the mysterious ships and at once ten steamers of various nationalities are
J

gav e ©base. Aware of detection, the Ger- I

man ships turned om their course and re-
traced their steps to the base where they
were mooring. They returned to their
sunk near the entrance of the port of
! Shanghai and if the two German ships KOKCSAI DIRECT SERVICE
i
founder at the entrance ft is possible that
the passage of isteamers will' be practically
—
Washington, Feb. 11. An increase rang-
-

ing from 125 to 900 per cent, is announced

former position and apparently the com- blocked to the great embarrassment of the
the United States War-risk Insurance
I

by
manders gave up the idea of escaping see- Allies as well as China's marine trade imr
1

Bureau on vessels sailing from American

ing the impossibility of successfully carrying already the free way has been
terests, as
ports, no matter what their destination.
!

out their scheme, still the allied warships considerably narrowed on account of the
are maintaining a vigilant watcib over their many sunken vessels.
movement lest they should make another This supposition is not altogether im- THE U. S. IMMIGRATION BILL
attempt. probable in consideration of fjhe recent at-
!

The warships of the British and Japan- tempt of the men o n German steamers de-
I

ese navies, besides some Chinese gunboats, tained at Honolulu and Manila to Wow
I

KOKTJSAI-RETJTER
are detailed near Shanghai and are con- up V.he ships and founder them in the ports.
I

stantly cruising outside the port to check the At any rate, this is What is beheved by the
Washington. Feb. 7. The Senate to-day —
after a heated di?cussion, passed the Immi-
German ships detained n the port making authorities of the Imperial navy, who think gration Bill over th'e President's veto by
'

an a! tempt- to escape and it is almost im- it a matter for congratulation that heir 62 votes to 19. The clause containing: the
I

possible to attempt to escape outside the port attempt has been fortunately checked in
j

literary test was the on e President Wilson

and elude the strong cordon of allied war- time by the alert, attitude of the warships,
look objection to. As the measure has al-
ships. In view of this fact, which must be because should the entrance of the port be
ready passed the House of Representatives
well and fuliy understood by the Germain blocked though for ai short period it would The Bill had been
it now becomes law.
officers it is sivrnrsed bv the authorities con- mean a serious menace and loss to Japan-
fought for 20 years and vetoed by three
cerned that the intention mav have been ese trade interests wi/.h China. Presidents.
to go to the entrance of the river and sink There are no less than 1.500 Germans re-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
the vessels there, with a view to blocking the siding in Shanghai and their activities
Boise
m
City, Idaho, Feb. 7. The Anti- —
passage of allied merchantmen in and out devising various intrigues against the in-
alien Land Bill has been dropped by the
o :he poi-f for the sinister purpose of ham- terests of Japan and the allies are too
r well-
pering trade with Shanghai. Upward of known to need recapitulation. Legislature.
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February 17, 1917J THE JAl'AN WEEKLY WAII

BRITISH TRADE RETURNS CURZON OUTLINES PURPORT OF ^^JV OF CREDIT

IMPERIAL COUNCIL IN COMMONS
KOKUSAI-REUTER
London, Feb. 8. — The Board of Trade
Speaking in the House of Lords on 1
London >
Feb L3.— \ Honar, Law,
Returns for January show increases in ex-
February 7, Lord Curzon, Mi nister with- Chancellor of the Exchequer ifl ntroducing
1

ports of £10,103,378 and iii imports of a vote of credit in the louse of Commons 1
out portfolio, outlined the scope of the
£15,629,570 compared with the (inures for 'Of ^"550,000,000 to cover war expenditures
British Imperial Council. The Foreign
January last year. until Ma Y 3' this year, said that the total
Office here has issued the following digest : |

KOKUSAI-REUTER
"The Imperial Council which has beeu vot 9 s of credit current for the financial year
London, Feb. 12.—The Board of Trade
summoned is not called merely because of, woule be ^.950,000. The expenditures
figures for imports of foreign and colonial od the Arm >' and Nav ^ and on munications
a desire to show respect for the Dominions,
corn into tifafi United Kingdom last week had increased by one million sterling daily
are particularly interesting. They arc The objects of the council are, first, con-
compared with the first " sixty-three days
2,766.200 cwt. of wheat and 1,069,300 sultation about the immediate prosecution
of the financial year." This was due to the
cwt. maize. The figures for the corres- of the war; second, the terms on which;
,t y, . . , rrn increased
• expenditure on munitions and I

pond ng week last year were 1,111,800 and the Empire is willi ng to make peace. I he ,

food.
405,800 respectively. representatives of the Dominions will be
Mr. Honar Law estimated the advances to
|

KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE consulted not merely about the disposal;

London, Feb. '13. —
The Post-Master of the conquered German Colonies but'
the Allies and Dominions, to March, 31
.would total £890.000,000. He was most*
General Sir Albert Mingsworth, n a speech also about the entire territorial readuist-
i
- r r ;

, ,
, confident of the future. He went on to say
yesterday said: "Our financial resources men1 that will follow the war. Canada,' ... ... , , . .
that whde he did not know whether the
and all other resources are infinitely which has participated in the defence of] , ir T ,,
Our Belgium and France, will have a voice new War .Loan would prove a success, he
,

greater than those of the enemy.

would point out that applications would
financial resources are greater than those m
the terms of the restoration of Belgium
certainly be more numerous and he believed
:

of bur allies who are unable to provide and northern France, while Australia and|
the amount appJied for WQuld be greatef
the money to pay for munitions and other Xew Zealand, which have given many !

than ever before

necessities. men to the campaign in Gallipoli, will

"Of munitions we are now sending to have a voice in the disposal of Turkish
submarine policy doubtless was partly due
our Allies an amount equal to the value territories.
to this fact. But even though it was an
of three-quarters of a million pounds sterl- Finally, the Dominions will be asked
ing every day." to
.

discuss various .military, commercial!.

. ,

ly planned,
....
act 01 desperation, it is

and is
madness deliberate
welcomed by the people
Vice- Admiral Sir Eeginald Bacon, com- and general economic matters. The re-
of Germany. We cannot regard it
manding the Channel patrol service, in a presentatives in the Imperial Council will lightly."
message to the Chairman of a meeting on occupy more important places than did
Lord Curzon then dealt with the meas-
the War Loan said: the members of the old Imperial Con
TT t ^ .-,
j. n
. , ures to be taken by
J Great Britain against
°
Under a new Imperial Constitu-
"Do not worry too much about sub- terence. the new submarine menace. The first of
marines. are not going to be starved. tion they will participate in the executive
You ; .
. .

v
functions of£ an r?
+•
Lmpire ati war ; +1, m ;n
they will
these he
c said is to the
• arming
° of
all mer- 1

If you do your duty ashore by increasing |

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be members of the temporary governing chantmen. This, the speaker said, has |

the Loan as well as we are doing ours on body of the British Empire. The step already made such progress that the results j

the sea by sinking the submarines, the taken by the Government in calling this
aTQ mQTQ than satisfactory but he was un.
Loan will ,give the enemy the knock-out conference is a great step in the develop-
blow." able to disclose the figures showing this.
ment of a truly Imperial constitution for
the Mother Country, her Dominions and Other measures against the
submarine 1

her Colonies. menace, he continued will be the improve-

TIMES AT TUPPENCE
I
"In my opinion the Imperial Council ment of the engines employed to catch and
imay be considered an extension of the pre-
destroy submarines, the creation of safety
London, Feb. —The price of the Lon-
13. ;
sent War
Cabinet of Five, iq as far as
don "Times" be two pence per copy
will jits objects are concerned . The invitation routes through the blockaded zones, and
1

on and —
next Monday. "Nichinidhi."
after j
extended to India was rather for the pur- the building of more ships as rapidly as
pose of clearing up misunderstandings the shipbuilding facilities of the country
about the status of that Empire than a will permit. Lord Curzon continued:
CHANGES IN RUMANIAN COMMAND recognition of the services of Ind a in "In addition to these measures, and
;

the war." with a view to increasing the shipping

Turning to the new submarine blockade facilities of the Empire to a degree he-
Petrograd, Feb. 13. —
The Rumanian (declared by Germany, Lord Curzon (Con-
3
T
ond any so far attempted, the Govern-
Army has been recently reformed, as the tinued: ment will ask the consent of the repre-
result of which 14 generals including seve- "Germany has cast aside all the law's 1

sentatives of the people of the nation, to

ral commanders of divisions and high offi- of God and man and is perpetrating new, further limitations on the importation of
cers who were leaders of military aSa'.rs outrages. President Wilson, a other than those that are absolutely neces-
practical
of Rumania, and one rear-admiral have been man
of noble patience and self-restraint. ?ar y f or the life of our people and for
1

placed 01a i(he reserve A certain Rumanian has at length been obliged to break rela- the conduct of our war.
paper, commenting on the reform, remark-
I

jtions with Germany. The step taken by "In a word the world war is now at
ed fjhiat 'this opens room for officers of pro-
(he United States may be regarded as a its zenith. Our enemies are prepared to
minence and the nation will thank General
Presan, Chief of the Rumanian General moral declaration issued for the whole attack us with resources and ferocity which
Staff, for his measures. Other papers world against Germany. as jet they have not employed and we
say that recently promoted generals will he "In Germany the lack of food supplies must be determined and prepared to meet
ordered to command the army 111 the offen- is becoming more and more acute. It is the new and difficult situation with all
sives assumed by Rumania in future. clear that the German people will not be the courage and resources our Empire
Nir-hinichi." able to hold out much longer. The new can muster."
108 £H fig^lS pJ THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL (February, 17, 1917

THE DUKE OF NORFOLK DIES AT AGE OF 69 POSTAL SYSTEM NOW IS PAYING MR. AIMAR0 SATO SPEAKS ON
IN CHINA FRIENDLY ACCORD
London, Feb. 14. —Lord Norfolk is dead.
—"Asahi." Peking, Feb. 3. —After operating for KOKUSAI DIEECT SEEVICE
The Duke of Norfolk was Premier
Duke and Earl, Knight of
the
the Garter,,
twenty years the Chinese Postal Depart-
New York, Feb. 7.
—"Friendly accord be- ,

ment is paying its way. In 1915 there

Hereditary Karl-Marshal, and Chief Butler tween nations would mean little if it exist-
was a tiny surplus, and for 1916 there
of England, was the eldest son of the 14th ed only between Governments and not peo-
is a profit of $1,000,000. Considering
Dukj. by his wife Augusta Mary Minna
that pioneer work is constantly proceeding, ples," said H. E. Mr. Aimaro Sato, Jap-
Catharine, second daughter of Edmund, 1st!
and that countless new offices cannot yet anese Ambassador, in an address here to-
Lord Lyons. He was born in Carlton
Terrace, London, Dec. 27, 1847, and suc- be
paying expenses, the result is highly day at the dinner of the Silk Association of

ceeded to the peerage on the death of his gratifying. The Chinese Posts have al- America.
father, Nov. 25, 1860. His Grace, who was ready received international recognition by
"When trade prospers, there is generat-
a Eoman Catholic, took great interest in admission to the Postal Union. Those who
know
ed international good-will. The recent 'sig-
all matters relating to his Church. He was use the Chinese post that it deserves
nal expansion of your and our commerce,
President of the Catholic Union of Great the position that it has won. The service
Britain. It was to the Duke of Norfolk is efficient, progressive and enterprising, though mainly due to the great war, con- ,

that Dr. Newman addressed in 1875 his and

bids fair to become one of the biggest tains, nevertheless, many durable elements
reply to Mr. Gladstone's "Political Ex- institutions of the kind in the world. The
and augurs well for the still closer friend-
postulation." The Duke of Norfolk took
which has been attained is due to
success ship of the two peoples."
a prominent part, about the time of the two main causes- foreign organizing — Dr. Toyokichi lyenaga, chief of the East
general election of 1886. in the Unionist powers, and the faithfulness with which
opposition to Mr. Rule the Chinese employees have fulfilled duties and West News Agency, referring to the
Gladstone's Home
measure, thus bringing himself into colli- assigned to them. In the circumstances, stirring events in Europe, expressed the
it might be imagined that the Chinese Gov- opinion that Japan has a just claim to a
sion with the Irish hierarchy. In 1887 the
ernment would let well alone, and leave voice in the terms on which peace should
Duke was Her Majesty's Special Envoy
those directing the destinies of the De- be framed to defeat forever the ambition of
with presents and congratulations to the
partment to pursue the policy which has Germany to dominate the world by force.
Pope on 'his jubilee, and im 1893 he headed proved so successful.
a special band of English pilgrims, who Not so. The Government want to re [ One of the ambitions of Young China
were present at the state celebration at St.
duce the number of foreign employees and is to. secure the closure of all foreign post-
Peter's. From 1892 to 1895 he represented I

to lower the status of the foreign Associate ffi ces n China. Because China has been
the City of London on the London County j j

Director-General, if not even to abolish the admitted to the Postal Union, and is now
Council. In 1895 he was appointed Post-
maste-GeneraCand organist In fact the J are credibly on an equa j footing with other countries
>

Penny Postage in the face of many difficul- believed to entertain the desire to remove i n posta i matters, they very properly ar-
j

ties. From 1895 to 1897 he was Mayor of the foreign control which has been so glie tnat t ^ eve g u0 f urt her use for for-
j
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Sheffield. and from the Jubilee (1897) on- largely responsible for the success of the e ign postoffices, as the Chinese postoffice
j

wards has been first Lord Mayor of Sheffield. Department. It is not supposed that they bas already proved itself competent.
He took great interest in the Volunteer move- w i s h to dismiss every foreigner or to dis- But Young China forgets, or omits to
1

ment, and since 1864 has been Hon. Colonel pense altogether with foreign advica But remember, that the Chinese Postoffice is
of the 4th West Riding (Yorks.) Volunteers, they do want to put the executive powers] efficient, and has received international re- J
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and since 1891 Major, with the rank of in the harids of their 0WI1 countl7m en cognition, because of its foreign direction.
Lieut-Colonel m
the 2nd Volunteer Battj
of the Royal Sussex Regiment. He married.
Th
—..
f
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Monsieur £ iry
.
, v,
^ ^
A ss Remove the foregn control and foreigners
oclate Director-General, is about to_ resign, throughout Ch na, and very many Chinese,
. . . .
^
at the Oratory, Brompton, on Nov. 21. 1877, ,
would immediately find it necessary to
Lady Flora Hastings, eldest daughter of and the fact that man.T {ove[ S^ em
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tronize "postoffices. Many new

Charles Frederick Abney Hastings, 1st Lord
ployees have left to go to the war, has sug-
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***** postoffices would be opened, and the

i

f
Donnington, of Donnington Park, Leicester- gested to the Minister of Communications, position of China, as a member of the
that M. Piry need have no successor, and
shire, and the late Countess of Loudon. Postal Union, would be jeopardized. By
Her Grace died on April 11, 1887. Their that the foreign appointments may be reducing |he executive powers of foreigners
son, Philip, the Eairl of Arundel and Sur- filled up with Chinese. in the postoffice, the very end which it is
rey, was borm in 1879. How the. French Government would desired to achieve, namely, the withdrawal
take the abolition of an appointment which of. foreign postoffices, would inevitably be
has hitherto always been held by a French- defeated.
MR. FLETCHER LEAVES FOR MEXICO man is a matter between France and That i g so self-evident that only a schemer
China. But it is permissible to say what like the Minister of Communications could
foreigners in general would think if there affect not to see it. Hsu Shih-ying, who,
KOKUSAI DIEECT SEEVICJE
was any alteration in the arrangements in his own estimation, is competent to take
—
•Washington, Feb. 14. Mr. Henry Pra-
under which, in effect, the management over the control of the
Universe from Pro-
ther Fletcher, U.S. Consul to Mexico, has vidence, has his own ends to pursue. He
left for Queretaro by way of Laredo. Texas of
postal affairs is in foreign hands. The
wants the patronage of the Postoffice in his
He had intended going via Vera Cruz, but Postoffice is trusted universally because hands, and he also proposes to offer the sur-
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changed his plans owing to the presence of we all know that it is efficiently- conduct- plus revenues of fhe Po?toffice as part secu-
rebels on the coast. ed. Remove the foreign control, and for- r tv for his ridiculous domestic loan of :

eign trust would immediately vanish. The $200,000,000. He has already done much
j

Chinese may think, and nobody will blame '.to lower the efficiency of the Board of Com
MARTIAL LAW IN CUBA them for it, that they are just as com- municatioLS by foolish and shameless nepo-
petent to conduct such a business as the tism and favouritism. To maintain his
he must be to give appoint-
New York, Feb. 15. The Government— foreigners.
venality are
But
known
whilst nepotism and
adjuncts of Chinese
position able
ments right and left to those who would
of Cuba announces that revolutionary up-
otherwise be his political opponents. He
risings have broken out! at three places in 'officialdom, no foreigner will believe that
is now, under cover of regaining indepen-
Cuba and a large number of citizens and tney are competent, or that a Chinese- dence of the foreigner, trying to do some-
soldiers have been arrested. The govern- managed Postoffice can do other than lapse thing which would wreck one of the few
ment has proclaimed mart al aw.— Ni- into the unhappy ways of other Chinese Teally efficient departments of the Govern-
chinichi." departments ment.
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VOICES OF THE PRESS SITUATION OF HOLLAND FINANCIAL CHANGES

c//^/ " *//?G£S ALLIES TO PRESS GERMANY With tlio severance of diplomatic relations Caused by the effect of the present war,
between the United States und Germany,
HARD the financial world has experienced a
the situation of Holland has become very
dangerous. President Wilson has asked strange ami unique situation. One of
severed other neutral nations 'Lo follow the example
Since the United States them is the disagreement between capital-
of the United Slates and to sever relations
diplomatic relations with Germany, sever- with Germany. ists and labour. During last year, many
al other neutral countries havo followed - Germany is now, says tho "Chugai
strikes were carried out in the United
the example, and at the present writing, Shogyo" eagerly waiting for the breach
The Argen- of diplomatic relations with Holland, and States, and since the beginning of this
says the "Jiji", Spain, Brazil,
already she
has already massed a large number of
tine, Uruguay and China l ave year many strikes have occurred in Japan.
German forces along the Hutch borders.
protested against the German plan of the
To firmly establish the pan-Germanism of In the past one month, 550 workmen of
unrestricted submarine warfare. Sweden, the Kaiser, Germany has to conquer Hol-
the Ikegai Steel Works, .'580 men ot the
Norway and Holland are still undecided, land, and up to the present Germany has
although some reports say that they are been watching for an opportunity to strike Mitatsuchi Rubber Company, and 90 men of
contemplating joining the United States. Holland. Now 'the Kaiser is keenly watch- the Matsuda manufacturing plant, went
At this moment, says the paper, it is ing Holland, and as soon as the Dutch
very interesting to find China inclined to government breaks off with Germany, he out on strike, and there have been many
join the allies. will send his military forces into Holland other minor
strikes throughout the coun-
Underthese circumstances, the "Jiji" and conquer her.
Germany desired to obtain the privilege try* The cause of all these strikes
in
declares that when the United States de-
clares war against Germany or takes some of making the mouth of the river Scheldt, Japan, says the "Hochi", was the rejec-
aggressive step to protect her own, ships Holland, a base for her submarines, and
of the demand for the increase of
and interests, it will be interesting to she tried many ways to induce Holland tion
wages.
watch these neutral 'nations. However it to allow Germany to lease the coast land
The capitalists and manufacturers have
does not seem that the United States will in the neighbourhood of the river Scheldt,
been harvesting large profits ever since
take an aggressive step immediately, an ] but the Hutch Government has refused |

the beginning of the war, but such pro-

there seem to be various problems to be the request. If Holland announces the
considered before she will decide upon the severance of diplomatic relations with
fits were all divided among themselves,
stockholders and officials, and the work-
^further step towards Germany. Germany, the Kaiser will welcome the
[Holland men did not receive any
j»art of the profit.
The "Jiji" says, however, that at this news and conquer Holland.
moment it is impossible to predict what will have a voice in this matter we would Some factories gave a bonus to the work-

the United States and other neutral coun- remind the "Chugai." Ed. J.T.]
men, but the amount has been merely
tries will do . Theattitude of But on the other hand, if Holland were mormal.
China con-
cerns Japan a great deal, but China onlyGermany to save herself, it will
to join The workmen of Japan have been im-
proving, and they will never be satisfied
protested against the unrestricted sub* be a great assistance to Germany and her
marine outrage, and it is doubtful whether allies. It cannot, however, be forgotten, with the treatment given them at pre-
sent by the present capitalists and em-
she will sever diplomatic relations with that as soon as Holland joins Germany,
Germany, or join the Entente. the Dutch Colonies will be all conquered ployers. The cost of living is daily going
up, and however the employers may
Even if China joins the Entente, ic will by the Entente.
mot cause much effect upon the peace or The position of Holland has become in- endeavour to prevent the strike by force,
deed very difficult, and the step to be it cannot be stopped, unless the employers
order of the Far East.
realize the position of the workmen and
The recent declaration of unrestricted taken by the Dutch Government will great-
submarine warfare only concerns neutral ly affect the future of the war. If Ger- give them proper treatment.
nations, as the Entente powers have al- many obtains a base for her submarines
If the- factories and other plants keep
ready expected such a desperate step to be on the Dultch coast, it will be a great dis- on treating their workmen as they have
been, says the "Hochi," there will without
taken by Germany, and they are not sur- advantage to the Entente. The "Chugai"'
any doubt occur many strikes in Japan.
prised at the German declaration. The says that Holland cannot consider her
The factory owners should realize that it
discussidn of the recent German declara- own interest alone at this critical moment,
and she has is much safer and more profitable to give
tion is to be left to the neutral countries, to consider the future develop-
better treatment to the workmen than to
and the Entente powers should engage ment of the war, and the consequent out-
comes. suffer from strikes. The paper regrets
themselves in destroying the German sub-
It is advisable that England should try that among the Japanese factory owners
marines,, and finally in defeating the Ger-
man main forces on land. to keep Holland from joining Germany, and employers there are but a very few

It is not yet known what was the sub-

and also the United States should advise Hol- who are willing to share their profits with
land to realize the importance of her posi- the workmen.
ject discussed at the Allied conference re-
cently held at Petrograd, and one report
tion. Germany is threatening Holland
from every direction, and the Entente BARON GOTO'S SPEECH
says that the representatives of the Entente
powers and the United States, should not
1

adopted a plan to end the war by the end

let Holland be scared by the German
of tie coming autumn. If such n plan
threats, and make her adopt her own poli- Commenting upon the speech of- Baron
was -dually Mc^r-d, it is pleasant news Goto read before the Conference of the
cy, well considering the interest of all
to T he whole world. However the "Jiji"
other nations as well as her own. Prefectural Governors, the "Jiji" says
fears that the proper and sufficient pre-
that the speech is not worth the trouble of
paration has not yet been made to realize
reading it through, and the paper sym-
such a quick ending of the war. It was shortly, but hopes that the Entente powers
pathizes with the Governors who had to
said last fall that from the very begin- will mak the proper preparation for a listen to the speech. The "Jiji" says that
ning of this year, the Entente powers will decisive battle and press
upon the German the speech is a declaration of war against
take aggressive steps, but 'nothing has been I nes as hard as possible.
In the mean- the Opposition party, and in the deter-
done as yet by the Entente to justify while the people of the Entente powers
mination of Baron Goto to destroy and
their declarations made during the last should
not busy themselves with the pro- ruin every party that opposes the Govern-
two or three months of 191 G. blem of unrestricted submarine activity, ment is clearly seen.
The situation in Europe has not chang- which is only a problem
The "Jiji" fears
to the neutral that some of the Governors and minor of-
ed recently, and th e "Jiji" doubts whe- countries,
but they should pay their at- ficials may carry the instruction of Baron
ther any important change will be made tention
to the main stage of the war. Goto too far and cause troubles.
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1 10 mz.msM*m*s THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL I

February 17, 191

THE AMERICAN PEACE SOCIETY those who are struggling to maintain the to make the Society's actions effective,
supremacy of this Law in
and so he would be more than heartily
International
OF JAPAN relations. welcomed by those to whom the Society
"Hence, though members of a Peace So- entrusts the conduct of its affairs. Let
ciety, we as individuals can do nothing less my last appeal then from this chair, which
'

The Annual (Meeting of the American than give our whole-souled support to any I now resign
to a worthier successor, be
Peace Socie'y of Japan was held at the measures our Government may feel com- to my fellow Americans who are not yet
Tokyo Statistical Society's Bu lding, pelled, under the circumstances, to take. members to rally to its support in the en-
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Tokyo, from 4.15 p.m., Monday, February "We are ready to sacrifice our properties larged work that now opens out before
1

12. The following were among the thirty- and persons rather than our ideals, but we it, in which I wish it abundant and in-
seven Americans present, many of whom may be permitted to have our hopes still .greasing success.

took part in
not be necessary,
that such sacrifices <<
may
To the officers and members of the Ex-
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'the business and discussions:

and that Reason and Conscience may yet ecutive Committee I beg to express my
Bishop Harris, Dr. Doremus Scudder, Dir.
provide a way by which the crisis may be sineerest thanks for the loyal support they
Clay MacCauley, Prof. E. W. Clement, Dr. passed without resorting to the usual bar- have given
me and particularly to our most
H. B. Benninghoff, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. barities of war. efficient Secretary to whom all credit i6
i

Pettee. Rev. H. M. Landls, Dr. A. *K. "Having said so much, not in approval due for whatever the Society has done."j

Reischauer, Mr. G. M. Fisher, Miss Ste- means of settling international

of war as a The following resolution, introduced by
;

wart, Miss Ewing, Rev. George Wallace, disputes, which we utterly "disavow, but Dr. A. Oltmans and seconded by Bishop
Dr. A. W. Cooke, Mr. H. E. Coleman, Mr. in extenuation of what we recognize as, Harris, was unanimously adopted.
and Mrs. J. McD. Gardiner, Mr. J. R. under the circumstances, the only course The American Committee of Fifteen,
left open to our Government, it may be appointed by the American Peace Com-
Geary, Mt. E. W
Frazar, Rev. C. P. Gar-
man, Mr. J. H. Vogel and Dr. S. H. Wain- well for us to restate here the objects and mittee in Japan to co-operate with a
right purposes of this Society, inasmuch as these similar Comm.ttee of Japanese for the
The President, Mr. J. McD. Gardiner, have been and are certainly and seriously purpose of assisting, as far as possible, in
in opening the meeting, spoke as follows: misunderstood by more than one or two maintaining and strengthening mutually
"As we meet to-day, on the anniversary of our fellow- Americans in Japan. just and beneficial relations between Japan
of the birthday of our Martyr-President "In the first place and primarily, the ob- and the United States of America, being
Lincoln and review the progress of the jects are, as clearly stated in Art. 11 of assembled
in regular meeting, adopt the
cause of Universal Peace which he had so the promotion Inter- following resolution.
our Constitution, of
much at heart, we may feel that his spirit That we hereby express our great
national Peace and Good-will; and its 1.
is with us in rejoicing that the cause has,
purposes are in general to further this pleasure and satisfaction with the work
although by ways and because of events
of the Rev. Sidney L. Quick, D.D., as
we must taken many steps for- cause in any rational and legitimate way
deplore,
Secretary of the Commission of Peace and
ward and that are nearer our goal to- by co-operating as far as possible with
we
similar organizations here or elsewhere in Arbitration under the auspices of the
day than we were a year iago. It is be-
coming plainer and plainer. a s the months the circulation of literature bearing on the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ
roll by, that Humanity is more and more question, in utilizing the Press and hold- in America.
rising against the barbarous idea that mere ing meetings for the purpose of giving facts 2. That vvc pledge our warmest sym-
Might can ever establish the Right, and and creating sentiments supporting the; pathy and co-operation, to the full extent
is determined to establish on the firm movement
for Worldwide Peace, and more of our ability, to Dr. Gulick in his great
foundation of Reason and Justice th e op- 'specifically,
as a natural corollary of the task, and express the strong hope that the
posite doctrine that Right is Might, and
above, to maintain an outlook on the trend objects for which he so indefatigably labours
'

must prevail. It is with profound regret j

will be realized in the not distant future.

of Public Opinion here and in our own
that we Bile compelled to recognize the fact j

3. That a copy of these resolution^

that, m
the present state of human civili-
country, to prevent, as far as lies in our
I
signed by the Chairman and Secretary of
zation whether in 'international or in per- power, the spread of false rumours or in-
Committee, be forwarded to Dr.
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this
sonal relations, the dominion of Natural terpretations
;
that lead to serious mis-
Law is not universally recognized, and iat understandings between our homeland and Gulick with the Committee's fraternal
reetlD g s
tiines force of some .kind is necessary to the country of our residence, and again £
!

-
, .
4 Th ata copy of these resolutions ,be
compel obedience to it on the pant of the and further in addition to this work of \ L
unruly or self-willed, with their mistaken a negative character, to undertake any ijfnded to the Japanese section of the Joint
notions of Liberty and Freedom, ignore or work of positive kind, educational or other- C °™ 0n ^pan-American Relations.
! '

defy the law and their sacred oaths as well wise, that will lead line }u
following resolution introduced by
a intelligent
to more
^^^.^L^^ll P
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ap the precepts of conception and understanding

their consciences 'and 1
Humanity and demand that others yield to our peoples I
of each AR'S'
G. F. Draper was unanimously adopted.
and their ideas and purposes
them exclusively the rights that belong to As a member of the Promoting Committee
on the part of the other. which organized the American Peace So-
all.
"Such a programme, calling simply for ciety of Japan and as one of the most valu-
"On the other hand it is with peculiar
the furtherance of the cause of Righteous- able working members of the Society for
pleasure that we, as Americans, can look
mess, Justice and Truth among the peoples the past six years, and also as a member
back over the past two years and discern j

of the entire Earth, should appeal to every of the Board of Directors of the Yokohama
clearly the patience with which our noble
American who truly appreciates the ideals Brancih of the Japan Peace Society, as well
President has dealt with most trying situa- I

tions confronting him, greater and weigh- upon which our Country wa.s and is es-j
a^ a gencjrous and efficient worker in con-
tier than any of his predecessors since Lin- tablished, and every true lover of these motion with other movements of an inter-
1

Dat onal character Dr John T, DearinJ

coln's day have faced, and that it was only nals should not stand aside but should | \
an act which defies all humanity that has join our ranks. d« B cjtr.hut'on to the cause of
•'
, No member is required
M J"better understand ns behvop n the East
driven him at last to break our neutral- to take an oath of. allegiance even to the
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ity and to take the final step of severing

principles upon which the Society is
aV(] fhp Wf^ M fhp time rf his ^rn fo
the United States last vear. T> D- nvinir
diplomatic relations with the offender. This j

founded, nor is he required to state that wa s an interested and efficient member of

may or may not mean that we must now
I

!he is or is not an anti-militarist, or paci- the Joint Committee on American and Jap-
resort to an appeal to arms in the defense j

fist a member may be either one or the

; ' anese Relations, as representative of the
not alonp of our property or our persons, J

American Peace Society of Japan and of

but of what is above these —
our American
other without affecting his status or mem-
bership.
j

The sole requirement is his tacit the -lapan Peace Society. Dr. Dearing

^
ideals.
approval of the cause of Peace, and while deeply regretted that he wa s unable to at-
"We are under the most solemn obliga- he may differ from end th * Mohonk Arbitration Con-
knowing other members as toJ
tions, that thes e ideal s are right,
,i j - , ,, .ference last Mav, to which he 1lorl am m-
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methods of bringing this to pass, he can

and are to a degree, at least, incorporated
m Septembpr he took an act ve ^ :

in what we call International Law, to lend be at one with them their leading pur-
parf }n th<j New Yor k Conference of le- .

our aid. not alone our moral support, but pose, and his constructive criticism of such presentative American Christian Worker*
our mental and material powers as well, to methods may be just the one thing needed res ident in the United States and in China
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February 17, i<j<7] IIIK JAPAN WEEKLY WAIL

and Japan, called for discussion and action LACK OF MEDICINE MATERIALS DR. GORDON MUNRO WILL GIVE THREE
respecting the ro'ntion of the CJilited States
LtCTURES

to Japan and Cituina. ffia oall tVoij) our Since the outbreak of the war th© short-
The Council of the Asiatic Society of
miifsl presents a strong appeal for u new ago of materials for medicine has been
Japan has arranged lor a notable series of
dedication to the pause of peace. keenly felt in this country. This re- three lectures to be given during February
The Secretary's report, presented by Mr. grettable tendency, however, has hern much and March by Dr. N. Gordon Munro, of
Yokohama, on th; general topic:
Gilbert Bowles, covered «i summary of the remedied by
the supply of medicinal "Japanese Origins." In the preparation
year's work and the Treasurer's Report, of the material for these lectures Dr.
herbs, the cultivation of which has been
audited by Dr. Clay Mnc< auley, was pre- -Munro has travelled extensively in tho
greatly encouraged by the Homo
Depart- Hokkaido and in the Loochoo Islands, and
sented bj Mr. E. W. Frazar, were next dealt
ment. An exhibition of medicinal herbs has prepared some 200 lantern slides.
with. Two of them will be given in Tokyo and
and the finished products is going to be one in Yokohama.
Accepting: the report of the Nominating
held at the Sankaido building at Tameikc, The lectures have been arranged as
Committee, consisting of Mr. E. W. Frazar, follows
Akasaka-ku, Tokyo, shortly under the
Mr. J. R. Geary, and Uv. D. H. Blake (un- (1) "European and Ainu, their similar-
auspices of the Dai Nippon Medicinal ity in Prehistoric Culture and Racial
able to be present at the meeting), the fol-
Features," at the Library of Keio
Herbs Cultivation Encouragement Associa
lowing officers weie elected Cor the coming University, Tokyo, 4 p.m., February 21.
year: Prtsident, Dr. Cay MacCauley, tion at Sugamocho, Tokyo and others in- (2) "The Yamato Stone Age, a study
in the South," at the Gaiety Theatre,
Tokyo. Vice-Presidents, D. H. Blake, Esq.. terested. Yokohama, 4 p.m., March 7.
Yokohama, J. McD. Gardiner, Esq., Tokyo. It is planned that the pubic may (3) "The Yamato Dolmen Age," at
the Library of Keio University, Tokyo, 4
Dr. S. L. Gulick. Kyoto, Bishop M. C. easily understand what kinds of medicinal
p.m., March 21.
Harris. Tokyo, 0. H. Hereford, Esq., Kobe, herbs and other natural products are ex- Dr. Munro is well known as a lecturer
Rev. W. de L. Kingsbury. Nagoya, Dr. D. and research scholar in Japanese Ax
ported from Japan, together with their
B. Schneder, Sendai, Dr. S. H. Wainright. chaeology, and the value of these lectures
Tokyo and Rev. W. R. Weakley, Osaka. sale prices, their markets, and the value are sure to* be appreciated. The general
public is cordially invited by the Society.
Treasurer. E. W. Frazar, Esq., Tokyo. Sec- of their export, by visiting the exhibition.
The first lecture, Wednesday, Febiuary
retary, Mr. Gilbert Bowles, Tokyo. Those interested are invited to display
21, will deal with the remarkable resem-
Dr. MacCauley was called 10 the chair
any number of articles included in this blance between the implement-, and
and Mr. Gardiner gave a report as Chair-
man of the American section of the Joint line of industry. weapons of prehistoric man in Europe and
Committee on the Investigation of Americo- ir. Japan. Some of these features have
Japanese Relations. The' whole Committee been touched upon in previous discourses,
has had but four meetings since its organi- but much new material will be exhibited.
Dr. Scudd'<£ gave an inspiring address
zation, but sub-committees have been busy. The art of the ancient and modern Ainu
A meeting was held last Friday at which on the possibilities of peace coming out wiM
be compared s?!tli thai of prehistoric
Baron Sakatani gave a report of observa- of the present conflict and on the better Europe,
and various customs such as cave-
tions in Europe and the Publicity Bureau relations between Japan and America.
will be treat' u.
-.veiling Lastly, the
was discussed among otiber matters. The He said the real problem always boils down rac A affinities of the Ainu to the pre-
Committee was asked to continue its work. to the single question of naturalization of historic European will
be considered and
Prof. Clement proposed several changes Oriental wlho go 'to America to live. The some conclusions w !> he presented, par-
to be made on the Constitution including Labour problem does not trouble as long
te marly with regard to tleir origii and
one which would make the Vice-Presidents as the United States is not insulting. But
the- antiquity of th.dr hafcitat in Japan.
in Tokyo and Yokohama regular members the recent Oregon and Idaho legislation
The lecture will be amply illustrated by
of the Executive Committee. These were shows that the question is only dormant
lantern slides.
all passed, but one in regard to lowering and will continue to come up. Some well
the membership fee was referred to the worked out schoui- like Dr. Guliek's for
m
incoming Executive Committee with proportionate immigration might settle

power to act.
After a short introduction in which he
the question, but Congressional action is
slow.
.

Ga^ns and reforms come but at a

The possibility of the United
1 CAME
cordially thanked the American Peace
Society of Japan for its co-operation with
the Japan Peace Society, Baron Saka-
tani, Executive Vice-President of the lat-
time.
S^tes entering the piv-fnt war and thus
becoming an Ally of Japan might help in
passing a measure that would satisfactorily
OUT WNtS
Crusty Scale Spread All Over
settle the question.
ter organizaton, gave a message of hope Head. Lost Hours of Sleep.
for the future. But, Hawaii is the one thing that can
Baron Sakatani told how he was follow- prove to the United States that Japanese
ed and "attacked'' by aeroplanes, bombs, can become good American citizens. We
zeppelins and submarines in bis recent in the Orient should do all we can to show "My little boy broke out with little red
spots which would run like water and form
trip through Europe. He was impressed tihe people at home that Asiatics do have
a.^&y^y- a crusty scale which
with the dread ful and atrocious reality of the qualities that would make them loyal s P rea d au over his head.
^^SPwS^F 1

the war and with the fact that this very Americans. -V>V^V
!•>• !./•(• hours of sleep
and his hair came out
awfulness is making the people long for Dr. Clay MacCauley, the new Presi- in bunches.
a pnncp that w'll last. From the human- dent, was called upon by Mr. Gardiner, "I was advised to try

itarian as well as the economic point of and thanking the Society for conferring Cut i c u r a Soap and
Ointment, and after
view,. war must cease. It is up to all the the honour on him he gave an impromtu using one tablet of Soap
members of the American Peace Society speech, along the lines of Dr. Scudder's and' one box of Oint-
ment his head was healed." (Signed) John
and others to help in making better rela- address, emphasizing the fact that not Higgs, 27, Castle St., Darnsley, Yorks,
tions between nations and a permanent racial but economic difference was the Eng., July 28, 1915.
peace. radical trouble and that those who enter Sample Each Free by Post
Mr. Geary moved a warm vote of thanks our land to take up permanent residence With 32-p. Skin Book. (Soap to cleanse
be given to Baron Sakatani for his add- should have the right of naturalization. and Ointment to heal.) Address post-card
for samples: F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Char-
ress, which .was heartily passed. The meeting then adjourned. trrfiousc Sq., London. Hold everywhere.
 112 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL February IJ, lyij

THE KIGENSETSU CELEBRATED ARMY FLIGHTS PLANNED AS-AF-EUR-AM-ALIANS MEET

The As-Af-Eur-Am-Alian Society held

In memory of the 2577th anniversary Flights by army officers have been ar-
47th meeting on Saturday night at the
its

of the accession to the throne of Emperor ranged for to-day and from Y.M.C.A. Building, Kanda. The meeting
to-morrow
celebration of the Kigensetsu
Jimmu, founder of the Japanese Empire, Tokorozawa, past Hachioji in the suburbs was held in
and the piogramme chiefly consisted of na-
of Tokyo, over Obdsatsutoge (a mountain tional Over one
a solemn religious service was performed and patriotic songs.
Hall in the Chiyoda 2,000 metres abov e the sea-level) and Mt. hundred members and their friends gather-
at the Ancestral
ed in the small room of the Y.M.C.A.
Enzan to the city of Kofu, in Yainanashi
Palace at 9.30 last Sunday morning where The meeting was opened by a piano solo
prefecture. Thence to Lake Suwa in by little Miss S. Seki, followed by the sing-
Princes and Princesses of the Blood, Count
Nagano prefecture. Two Morris-Farman ing of "Kimigayo," the Japanese national
Terauchi, Premier and other State Min-
aeroplanes will be used. The chosen pilots
hymn. A group of Japanese school girls,
They sang the vocal duet, "Spring Holiday,"
Fleet-Admiral Togo; Prince Toku- are Lieut s. Makabe and Takikawa.
isters,
8.30
and also a German song, "Der Linden-
will start from TokoTozawa at
gawa, President of the Upper House and where they
baum. "God Save the King" and "Co-
this morning for Kofu,
lumbia," and the "Gem of the Ocean"
of
many other notables and dignitaries num- Will make a fetop at the parade-ground
were sung by all present.
The Kofu regiment. Alter an hour's rest
bering some 1,000 were present. H.LM.
1

out for Mr. B. d! Bhagat, President of the So-

the Emperor garbed in ancient court
costume appeared at 10 a.m. and paid
tribute to the spirits of
After the ceremony the
Imperial banquet in celebration of the
"Kigensetsu" at the Homeiden Hall, in-
viting many high officials and representa-
ihe two flight officers plan to set
ciety, made an address and explained the
Suwa in Nagano prefecture. On the next nature of the society, a & he said, the so-
above the fro-
day they ar e expected to fly
Emperor Jimmu. ciety had been misrepresented in some of
zen surface of Lake Suwa.
Emperor held an been ar- the Japanese newspapers. The Society was
On the return journey, it h s a
organized in 1910 with the aim of bringing
ranged that Lieuts. Nagasawa and
Naka-
people o: different races and nationali-
da will relieve their comrades and 'attempt the
ties together and creating good fellowship
a non-stop flight to Tokorozawa.
by becoming acquainted with one another.
j

tives of foreign countries. The Emperor 1

Prof. E. T. Iglehart, delivered an ad-

proceeded to the banquet hall at noon to account dress upon the development of national
against the Chinese army, but on
J

th e strains the national anthem and

of Ame-
inferior arms the Mongolian soldiers songs, and spoke of the origin of the
i

of the
read a rescript in appreciation of the con- although they British. French, and Australian na-
have, they did not succeed, rican.
gratulations and respect paid to his an- Chinese tional songs.
the
\

fought most valiantly against

cestor. Count Terauchi, Premier, replied The members of the society sang vari-
Finally the forces of General
|

name of the nation, forces.

to the throne in the
General ous national songs. Mr. J. C. Brand sang
Greene, British Buptchaff
were defeated, and the
J

while Sir Conyngham an several catching Scotch songs, Mr. E» A.

battle waiting for
\

Ambassador, spoke on behalf of the planned for another Davy "Song of Australia" and Mr. Luz
Diplomatic corps. The banquet came to a opportune moment, which however did not Indian and
Port sang a Filipino song.
close at 1 p.m. come. The Prince then returned to
Korean songs were also sung. Prof. R-
The occasion was celebrated with ap- Arthur.' He stated that General Buptchaff
another Sawada entertained the
meeting with two
propriate ceremonies through the length is still alive and planning for
and Prof. T. Uihei also
although there bad been piano
solos,
and breadth of the country on Sunday. opportunity,
"Serenade."
rendered Gounod's
several rumours that the General had died.
MANCHU PRINCES ARE HERE FOR EDUCATION The meeting -was closed with the sing-
Prince Hsien-Kuei said that he and his
ing of the Society's song "For Now and
friends came to Japan to be educated as programme of
Coming Time." When the
Japanese "Samurai" and receive the neces- were
Princes Hsien-kuei, Hsien-pang and! the meeting was over refreshments
sary trainings under the guidance of
Hsien-yuan, three sons of Prince Hsiu of served.
General Fukushima. j

the former Manchu court in China, Mr. I

Han Shao-yo, and Mr. Han Shoa-hsin, two ;

sons of General Buptchaff, commander of

an independent troop in Mongolia, and,
Mr. Han Ching-hung, nephew of General
Buptchaff, arrived at Tokyo Monday;
morning to receive education in Japan.
The visitors are all students of the High
\

A Double Safeguard.
School at Port Arthur, and speak Japan-
ese fluently. Prince Hsien-kuei, twenty When buying Worcestershire Sauce,
two years old, is the oldest of the always look for the signature in White
party, and his two brothers are nineteen
and seventeen years old, the sons of Gene-
ral Buptchaff being twenty and fourteen
years old, and his nephew eighteen. They
are to receive their military education
under the guidance of General Baron
Fukushima, who was .formerly military
governor of Kwantung.
Upon their arrival at Tokyo, Prince
Hsien-kuei, acted as the spokesman of the
party and told the press representatives on the Red label, and see also that the
that he had been studying the Japanese name LEA & PERRINS is embossed
language for about five years. Prince on the glass bottle.
in raised letters
Hsien-kuei, commanded a troop under
such
General Buptchaff in Mongolia last year. LEA & PERRJNS' label and bottle are copied to
in order to
Relating his experience in Mongolia, he an extent that these precautions are necessary,
would make ^ure that you are being supplied with the ordinal
knowing that his father
and <:rm<ine Worceslershire and not one of its many
said that
not permit him to go to Mongolia, he
imitati jns.
secretly escaped to join the army of Gene-
ral Buptchaff who welcomed him most
cordially and made him a commander of
six thousand men. The Prince fought
r. 5 i R •
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY

< 1AR » * 1917

Weekly Edition

No. 8]
BBGISTBKBD AT TUB G.F.O
AS A NBWSPAFBB.
TOKYO, FEBRUARY 24, 1917. Vol. LXV.

The Nippon Electric Union in Tokyo

The Japan Weekly Mail
WEEKLY EDITION
SKEWS & NOTES has recently lodged a petition with the
Departments of Home Affairs, Communi-
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. The recreation grounds in the Yokoha- cations, and Justice, respectively, asking
ma Park will be closed temporarily from them to exercise a more stringent control
March 1 for repairs. over the abuse by the pulblic of the elec-
tricity for lighting purposes without pay-
THE JAPAN MAIL ment of proper charges and the use of
Eleven British steamers and sailing ves-
electrical apparatus not allowed by law.
AND sels of the aggregate tonnage of 10,000
tons were sunk by German submarines on
THE JAPAN TIMES Feb. 18, says a London message received
Red Cross Hospital buildings
Since the
BOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS at the N.Y.K. Office on Tuesday night.
in Mukden were destroyed by fire early
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 in January, the premises of the primary
ONE YEAR Ycn io.oo A plan is now afoot to set np a statue
school and others have been brought into
of the late Field-Marshal Prince Oyama. service for the temporary accommodation of
The prime movers in the project are Gene- patients. It is reported that Dr. Ogawa,
ral Iguchi and Lieut.-Gen. Fukuda. A
superintendent of the hospital, has pressed
SUBSCRIPTION RATES committee has been, appointed and the the Kwantung authorities for the construc-
first meeting is expected to be held on tion of new hospital buildings, and it is
Single copies Sen 15 each
Thursday. said in the near future his w'sh will be
„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each
acceded to.
One month M Sen .50 A reward of 1,000 yen is offered for the
apprehension of an Indian, who murdered
Three months Yen 1.50
two Italians in the English settlement, The mining industry in this country
Six months Yen 3.00 Shanghai, on January 16th. when he was seems to be enjoying much prosperity just
One year Yen 6.00 intoxicated, and who appears to have now due to the vast demands on various
boarded a junk from Juncheng Bay, kinds for metals in consequence of the
Shantung province, on the 25th for Japm. present war in Europe. Statistics for the
CONTENTS last year show that the amount of mineral
A big he is reported from Formic. products last year was 280,000,000 yen
iNews and Notes 213 The fire started at Gokatan,
a- village in in value, am increase of 60,000,000 yen
(Germany's Confession 215 Tainan prefecture, about noon Wednesday. over the previous year and 100,000,000 yen
Some 150 houses and 30 other buildings over 1914. The remarkable increase in
China's Leaders Make Plan Re
were destroyed, the fire being extinguished production is especially noticeable in cop-
Germany 215 at about 3 p.m. Many people were made per, iron, zinc, lead, antimony, feldspar,
homeless, and 3 native islanders are and sulphur.
China Tentatively Approaches Allies 2161
missing.
Dr. Hiramatsu Speaks On Police

Duties 216 The crew of

the ill-fated Kisakata Maru As the result of investigation by the
which victim to a German submarine
fell a authorities of the Yokohama District Court
The European War 217 the origin of the recent fire which started on
in the Bay of Biscay sometime ago left Lon-
Latest News of Piracy Declaration don for home aboard the N.Y.K. liner Ka- the premises of the Merchandise Warehouses,
ga Maru on Feb. 14. They are Captain Yokohama, and caused an extensive
By Germany 218 Yamamoto
and 29 others The message damage, has been ascertained as due td
[Britain's Big Loan Gigantic Success 220 was received at the Yamashita Steamship the spontaneous combustion of the chemi-
Co. on Sunday. cals stored in a part of the southern see*
Steps Being Taken By Britain Re tion of the warehouses. An inspection*
Shipping 221 Re-sole your footwear with old bicycle of the site of the explosion revealed the
tyres is the latest advice of the national fact that among the cargo stored in the
Idaho's Alien Land Bill Causes Stir 223
economists. The brought forward warehouse were quantities of sulphur and
idea is
The Aiming of Merchantmen .... 225 by a Whitstable baker. "I find I can get saltpetre of soda, which by spontaneous
at least six pairs of soles and heels out of chemical action had exploded causing the
Friendship With China Discussed 225
one old discarded outer cycle cover," he disastrous fire. Hajime Miura, an employe
Profit and Danger Combined .... 225 says, "and each pair wears, according to of the Warehousing Company who is in
quality, for at least six months. The work charge of the warehouses^ has been pro-
Scarcity of Police Recruits in Japan 226
is so simple that everyone can be his or secuted by the public procurator of the dis-
China's Protest '226 her own cobbler." trict court, for negligence of his dnty.
 214 TfflB JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 24, 1917

Owing 10 tiie coal-shortage 200 Dutch In view of the tver-increasing demand German submarines are sending out tha
factories have closed or are running on
for the installation of telephone connec-
ghoilb time and tihe streets in many of the S.O.S. wireless signal to lure British ves-
tions, the Department of Communications
smaller towns are without lights.
has deciedd to increase the number of au- sels to destruction. The Amsterdam
tomatic telephones in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto "Telegraaf " learns from an officer of a large
'

The German papers state that w Council

has been formed at Brussels for the pur- and three other cities. The number re- steamer of an important Dutch line that
pose of considering steps for the iniiroduc- mains the same as three years ago in these
tion of full autonomy for the Flemish peo- am the journey from the Dutch East In-
cities,where the authorities are going to
ple.
freshly install 90 automatic telephones at dies he received, while in the Bay of Bis-
an estimated outlay of 30,000 yen within cay, an S.O.S. message. He immediately
In the French Senate Government
the
thia fiscal year.
bas introduced a Bill empowering it to rushed to the place indicated in the mes-
take over buildings and any enterprise.
Bread-Hicketg are being issued in Athens. The Germans are considering a tunnel sage and found a German submarine, which
Thereare queues of women outside the under the Bosphorus to link up the Bagh- was not in distress.
The captain of the
food-shops in Ithe poor quarter in Amster- dad
Railway with Hamburgh and Berlin.
dam. German submarine expressed regret that it
That, however, is in the future if they win,
was a Dutch and not a British vessel which
The "Shakushi Matsuri," a festival held more probably the Far East express of
at the noted Idzumo shrine in Shimane pre- the future will start from London and arrived.
fecture in wh' ch the people makes an offer-
:

avoiding the territory of the Central It has been decided that the torpedo-
ing of "ehakusM" (a kind of ladle) to the
shrine, took place on Sunday and Mon- Powers, run via Constantinople, Aleppo, destroyer Yanagi now under construction
day. 10,000 shakushs were sold at the Teheran, Herat and Quetta to Calcutta in the naval dockyard at Saseho will be
festival. launched on Saturday.
and thence to Shanghai. The launching
ceremony is fixed for 10 a.m.
Mr. Kuhara. President of the Kubara According to a San Francisco dispatch A consular report from Tientsin says
Mining Company, has donated the sum of to the "Asahi," the work on the removal that taking advantage of the recent warm
20,000 yen to the Salvation Army to as- of the Japanese Government buildings and weather the canal works bureau com-
sist the ex-conviqi protection work inaug- menced work on the river PUiio between
the Kinkakuji temple which are relics of
urated by the army in Osaka. The Salva- Tongku and Tientsin with an icebreaker.
the Panama-Pacific Exposition has been The result was
tion Army will shortly build a discharged successful, the ice on the
at last started. It will be remembered that river
prisoners' home in Osaka with the gift. gave way and the entire course of the
the clearing away of these buildings has river has now been made navigable. In the
been an outstanding question over which gulf of Pechili there are still floating many
Latest advices received in official quar- troubles have occurred.
It is now reported ice-bergs and navigation is subject to more
ters report that all the German Consuls in that they will be removed
to the children's or less danger in some sections.
America, who had assembled in New York play ground in
the Golden Gate park.
by !the order of Count Bernsi lorff, the Ger- Sentence was pa-seel at the Osaka Dis-
man Ambassador, soo n after the diploma- Lieutenant Hiroy'iki Iijima (retired) of trict Court, on February 15, in ihe case
tic rupture between Americai and Germany,
the navy, who was recently arrested by order of Seishu Iwashita, former president of the
were handed their passports a few days |
of the Sasebo naval court martial on the Kitahama Bank, of Osaka, and five other
ago.
cbf.rge of havLd.^ murdered the young son officials of ihe same bank, iManzo Naka-
of Vice- Admiral Yamashita, the commander- nishii, Shoichiro Kotsuka. Yotaro Nagata.
The Rumanian General Socecu has been in-chief of the Sasebo naval station, on his Tsunematsu Kumagaya and Raisho Muro-
bried by court-martial and seniienced to five way home from school some time ago, was ta, charged with misappropriation of bank
years penal servitude and degradation for taken to the Yokosuka naval prison from funds and forgery of documents. Se shu :

his conduct at the Rattle of the Argesu\ Sasebo yesterday. The culprit, who is be- Iwashita was sentenced to 6 years' penal
From April next the railway authorities lieved to be insane, was taken from Sasebo servitude; Manzo Nakan shi, formerly ma-
will place five more trains on the Sanyo by train under escort of the jailers, and nager of the Nagoya branch of the Bank,
Railway line in view of the increase in police dispatched from Yokosuka admiralty got 5 years; and Tsunemat ; u Kumagaya,
traffic.
to Sasebo. He will be tried by the Yoko- Bank, and Shoichiro
also cashier 01' Ihe
Onozuka, former managing director, 4
A broke out at a village called Yot-
fire
A Consumptive Hospi'ml under the con- years and Ra'sho Murota 6 months. The
trol of the city of Tokyo will shortly be term of their detention at the pr'son as
rauya near Fujisawa, KanagaWa prefec- non-convicts are to count for sentence.
established in the village of Nowata, Toyo-
ture, on Sunday night. The village con-
tama-gun, in the suburbs of Tokyo. The
sisted of 21 houses, ofwhich 18 were com- Mr. M. Moreland, of London i3 included
levelling of ithe ground s now being car-
;

pletely destroyed and 3 partly gutted. The
village therefore was entirely wiped out
by the disastrous flames, the last; of which
wa 8 extinguished at 12 p.m.
The Carnival festival was to
yesterday for a week in Honolulu, says a
dispatch to the "Asahi." A
great number
of tourists are reported to have arrived
there from the mainland to take part in
the festivities and Japanese residents will
hlold lantern procession on a big scale in being convinced of the necessity of increas-
honour of the occasion.
An official dispatch received at the For- aeroplanes are playing an important part,
ried out and the areai being 35.000 tsubo.
The hospital will be erected on the top of
!he hill formerly called Honda-yam a.
will be surrounded by wide expanse of
fields, with woodland scenery in front. Tha
commence
construction of th e new hospital will be
6!tarted from the middle of next month and
?t is expected it will be finished by the end
of July this year.
The naval authorities, it is reported,
ing the number of aeroplane factories from
the fact that in the present war in Europe
among recent visitors to this country. Mr.
Moreland is the manager of the London
Theatre and having arrived in Japan re-
It
centty with his daughter, Miss. G. Moreland,
is now registered at the Grand Hotel in Yo-
kohama. Mr. Moreland sent a letter the
other day to Mr. Yamamoto, business
manager of the Imperial Theatre here, in
which he paid a high tribute to him for
the skilful management of the theatre and
for the really excellent performances of ac-
tors and actresses there. The presentation
of an Irish drama forms the feature of the
February progamme at the Imperial Thea-
tre. Mr. Moreland was present to witness I

it the other night, and in his letter to Mr. I

eign Office, Wednesday afternoon, if rom Mr. have recently decided to build another 1

Tada, the Japanese Consul General in factory at the naval port of Kure. It is said Yamamoto he expressed sat sfaction that an
:

Irish play is being staged at a theatre far I

'New York, states that the 'American au- that the aeroplanes constructed at the new
away from his homeland, and is, moreover,
thorities prohibited under date of Feb. 19 factory will be conveyed for trial to the
well understood and heartily appreciated by
all steamers from entering or leaving the naval aerodrome at Oppama. There is, the Japanese audience through the excel-
port of New York at night until the pre- however, another rumour tbat a new naval lent manner of production and the com-
sent crisis outstanding between America aerodrome will be built near the village mendable ability of Japanese actresses at
and' Germany is clearly decided. of Hiro, Eamo-gun, Hiroshima: prefecture. the Imperial in this line.
 ;

1HK JAI'AN WKKKLY MAIL * -flMtMlltf ,.J 215

GERMANY S CONFESSION CHINA'S LEADERS MAKE PLANS CO-OPERATION WITH CHINA

RE GERMANY l'.r
Tho "Ohugai Shogyo" ainceiely hopes
That Germany overshot the mark when
lib at Mile Japanese public will
.atthe end of last month sho 6ent a thrill of Dispatches from Peking report that the more earnest-
intense indignation throughout the whole Chinese Government held a meeting oi ly and hont&K-ly consider the problem of
!

•civilized world by proclaiming her now sub- the Cabinet Council ou Feb. 13 and dis- cominKrcial co-operation with the Chinese.
I

niarinism, which in itsutter fiendishness cussed pending diplomatic questions. As The friendly relations with China and eco-
surpasses even her ervtwhilo policy of the result of the conferences, it was de- nomic co-operation
{rightfulness, has become unmistakably clear I
have been subject* of
cided tlnft in case Germany does not send
by her latest proposal io tihe United States. discussions in Japan, and while such things
a satisfactory reply to China's Note of pro-
Speaking in the Reichstag on tlbat declara- should be encouraged and wished for, the
testation against the German declaration
tion, the Imperial Chancellor von Beth-
of unrestricted submarine warfare within paper
regrets that the public are only dis-
mann-Hollweg hoped to render the difficul-
five or six days China will break off rela- cussing the problems, and ihey .have not ac-
ties of the Entente, owing to the world's bad
corn harvest unbearable and make the coal tions. It is learned that China will, how- tually considered the matter with the inten-
question for Italy and France more critical ever, adopt as generous measures as pos- tion of acj.lually carrying out co-operat ion.
to cut Great Britain's supplies of ore sible regarding the control over the resi-
off In commercial co-operation with China,
for munitions and of timber for coal mines. dents in China.
the paper believes that there is one group
He gave it as a prevailing opinion that the Premier Tuan Chi-jui is quoted as hav-
marinism had greatly decreased. Further of Japanese entertaining an entirely errone-
ing told one of his intimate acquaintances,
he quoted the opin on of Field-Marshal von
;

ous opinion of China and her development.

Hindenburg that the military situatiaru per- says a Peking dispatch, that in case Ger- These people consider China as primitive
mitted Germany to accept all consequences. many fails to send a satisfactory reply to
as she was several hundred years ago, and
Despite ithis bold, trenehent announcement China's protest China will side with the
defying the whole neutral world, with pro- Allies indifferent to the attitude of the ihey believe thanj the only way to handle
mises of increasing distresses to the Entenite United States, but if, on the contrary, the Chinese is by an oppressive and high-
Polwiers. Germany is now reported to have Germany cancels her declaration China handed manner, aind the economic plan of
approached Ithe. United States on Sunday will observe strict neutrality as in such
these Japanese is only to gain a temporary
to negotiate otni the submarine question.
It
eventuality she would see no reason for
is evident that the mark aimed
by Ger-
at
income, and they do not consider the true
cutting diplomatic relations with Ger-
many by her ferocious declaration was not development of the Chinese resources. It
many. "

so mucih to spread dismay among her is on account of these Japanese \thaifc the
enemies a s to frighten neutrals into attempt- A
Peking dispatch dated the 12th says
Chinese regards the Japanese as enemies
ing frenzied peace intervention. But the that the Russian authorities in Peking
and call a Japanese "Eastern Devil."
plan did not work as Germany had cal- have announced that the diplomatic prin-
Such an attitude towards Ohima and the
culated. It unexpectedly —
unexpectedly at) ciple to be followed by the Allies towards
Chinese should
least to Germany —
called forth President China
hereafter will be settled mainly by the
be at
Japanese really desire to develop Ch'na
once dropped, if

"Wilson's proltest, this time, in the fqrm of

th e conferences of the allied representa- and co-opeirate with Ithe Chinese in the ef-
the severance of diplomatic relations. It
tives in Tokyo, while the ways and means forts to develop the unlimited natural re-
-

has brougfhit on Germany hails of strong

of their execution will be carried out by sources of the country for the benefit of
protests from other neutrals, of the ulti-
both the Japanese and the Chinese.
mate outcome of which, if unheeded, there the allied Diplomatic Corps in.' Peking.
Consequently Japan's attitude will be of Mere preaching of friendly relations will
can be no mistaking. Germany now con- not bring any effect, says the paper,
fesses her miscalculation by proposing nego- very important significance in connection
until the Japanese public
tiations —
w'th America confessing that with the development of the situation rela-
,
interajted ^
is

^
actually
.development of China,
Hindenburg 's statement was a mere brag. tive to China's future movement, and the paper hopes that the Japanese capi-
If the "military situation permitted Ger- Another conference of ithe allied Min talists and business -men will consider the
many to accept all consequences," why Peking was held on the 10th at
isters in mlterestf of the Chinese as well as their own
Should she now come to America with a
j

bowed head? The Allies' reply, she had
said, angered hier t° be more firmly deter-
mined than ever to prosecute the war to the
bitterest: end and she declared she had m
the ruthless submarinism a sure weapon
to win the conflict with. She now owns she
is not equal "to accept all consequences."
Mr. Lansing. United States Secretary of
State, it is said, has replied that the Wash-
;ii_g!k>n Government will gladly discuss the
matter provided Germany withdraws her
proclamation of January 31 regarding un-
Icfttricted submarine warfare. He has in-
timated, aft the same time that; the s-nking
the French Legation, when the representa when they undertake anything in China.
tives exchanged views on questions which
will naturally crop up consequent upon
policy towards China in connection with
the arrival of the German reply to China's
the present situation. Viscount Motono
Note as well as her reply to the American
submitted to the Ambassadors the prin-
proposal. Mr. Ydshizawa, the Japanese
ciple of Japan's new policy towards
Charge d' Affaires, called on the Chinese
China, to which the Ambassadors ex-
Foreign Minister at the Waichaopu in con-
pressed their approval at once transmit-
nection with the matters settled at the
ting the news to their home Governments.
conference and returning to the conference
As the allied Governments have no objec-
reported the result of his interview.
tion to Japan's decision it is expected that
Further dispatches from Peking state
an agreement will be reached between the
mau d^uiuuis
that according to lo a iepuio received by
report leceivea vy
Allies and Japan and some new movement
|

by submarine of neutral ships cannot be the Minister of a certain.country from his

Ambassador in Tokyo Viscount Motono,
,
taken *up
will be falr 1T1 by the Al ,.
+>1P Alliesw shortly. aWW
discussed until Germany renews her as- A
Peking dispatch of the 13th reports
surance of May 4 last year, given after the the Japanese Foreign Minister, recently
that Mr. Yoshizawa, the Japanese Charge
torpedoing of the Sussex. There is. of held a conference with the Ambassadors
d' Affaires, interviewed Premier Tuan
course, something tantalising in th s reply of Great Britain, Russia and France in
;

Chi-jui that day and advised the Chinese

of Secretary Lans ng.
;
But calmly and im-
pai tiially considered from the American
point of view, it is perhaps all that oould
t>ie expected from him. long: as the desire
of theRepublic under President Wilson to
avoid coming to blows remains unchanged,
pie only question is whether Washington
would again be willing to be humbugged
and bamboozled by Germany. Remember
Germany is sa'd I© have made virtual pri-
soners of Americans in the Kaiser's land.
the drawing forth from Germany of that ernment
Tokyo concerning the decision of Japan's
Premier to take similar steps to the
United States towards Germany and fur-
the head she raises hands in threat and in- ther stated that Japan regretted that the
timidation. Is title world again ito witness Chinese Government had failed to consult
another tussle between American patience with Japan about the matter before de-
and Kaizerish bull dozing? One thing is ciding its attitude. later report has A
plain, however, a s we hav e said, that. Ger- it that the Japanese Charge d' Affaires, in
many has confessed to her inability "to ac- his interview with Premier Tuan, trans-
cept all consequences." In that, fact alone mitted the approval of Japanese Gov-,
—
of China's protest to the German
the

—
While trying mih one hand to play with confession the United States has render-
Note and, at the same time, advised the
American credulity and pacific disposition, ed a great service to the Allies, who may
Chinese Government to take further
With itlbe other Germany metes out toward redouble their energy, with a very en-
the Republic measures that actual outbreak couraging assurance to bring the war to stronger and more drastic steps towards
of hostilities alone would justify. Bowing an end o« tiheir own terms. Germany. -r T i
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 2i6 mBmmmmm THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 24, 19 17

CHINA TENTATIVELY APPROACHES DR. HIRANUMA SPEAKS ON POLICE declared the Procurator-General, was the
ALLIES DUTIES I
most effective measures for stopping bad
practices so prevalent in the case of every
Dispatches from China report that the Atthe second meeting of the conference
election. The offering and distribution
Chinese Government, expressed to the Al- of the chiefs of the police departments of
all prefectures throughout the country held of bribes among those connected with the
lies, including Japan, its wishes for the
revision of the Chinese customs tariff, and at the Home Department en February election campaign by way. of rewards for
grace for the payment of the balance of Dr. Hiranuma, the Public Procurator-.
16"
labour and assistance for the good of those
the Boxer indemnity, as the conditions of General, gave an instruction relative to the
her participation i n the war on the side principle, attitude and measures to be taken candidates who came out successful in the
of the Allies in accordance with the Al- by the local police authorities in connection election, which constitutes the crime of
lies' invitation. Although the question with the prosecution of criminals charged
bribery, shall be likewise strictly prosecut-
has riot yet been formally submitted to the with violation of the laws and regulations in
allied Governments in the form of diplo- the coming general election of parliamentary ed and severely punished. Cases of pre-
matic negotiations, these w
shes of tibe members.
:

Laying stress on the necessity of senting money to those electors or election

Chinese Government have been repeatedly keeping strict control over the electioneering canvassers who have been pun shed on the
informally expressed to the allied repre- campaign, and taking severe measures for
charge of violation of laws and regula-
sentatives in Peking in connection with the the prosecution of cases of infringement of
settlement of China's attitude towards Ger- the regulations and laws relative to the tions in connection with any election cam-
many subsequent to the American propo- election, the Public-Procurator pointed out paign also will be dealt with in an equally
sal to China. The allied representatives in! that such cases had been increasing at a severe manner.
Peking aire considering the subject infor- remarkable rate at every election in the past.
The Procurator-General further dwelt
mally proposed by China, but the question He said this state of things was a very re-
has made no progress s nee then and so far grettable tendency and wanted to be put upon cases of the Government officials
an end to by resorting to stricter and more
the matter has noib yet been taken up as directly connected with the charge of con-
rigorous measures in punishing offenders
a diplomatic question by either side. The
without any discrimination on the part of trolling election affairs sometimes inter-
proposal has been urged chiefly by Mr.
Hsiung Hsi-ling, Mr. Liang Chi-chao, Mr. the police authorities. fering in the election itself and thus act-
Liu Cheng-hsiang and others- Hsiung and
The recent increase of offences committed
ing in violation of the laws and regula-
Lm aremaking efforts to prevail upon by those engaged in election campaigns is
tions relating to their official duties, which
Japan and Russia respectively to entertain accounted for by the growth of political
strife and the keen competition and rivalry he said also shall be punished with rigor-
China's wishes in view of the fact that the
among political parties, said the Procurator,
two .countries have greater interests in the
and unless this undesirable evd tendency is
ous measures. He reminded the authori-
matter than any other of the Allies. concerned keep in mind their grave
nipped in the bud at the present moment it ties to
The reason wfhy China Wants the revi- will deep-rooted and impossible responsibility for strictly maintaining an
become
sion of her customs tariff is that should
to correct, finally bringing about serious attitule of impartiality and upright candid-
China 'sever her relations with Germany
consequences in injuring the moral sense of ness and always mind to preserve the
she has to postpone the disbandment of her
the nation and leading to national moral sacredness and dignity of the election.
troops from th e necessity of providing ag-
degeneration. Emphasising the importance of standing
ainst the intr gues of the German agents
in China and consequently the Govern- To stop such undesirable tendency in time aloof from all party strifes and the in-
ment will incur an enormous expenditure and cheek the gradual but steady increase of fluence of superior authorities, the Pro-
crimes, the Government at the coming election curator - General energetically recom-
for the maintenance of the tioops and other
expects to strictly enforce the penal regula- mended that there should be no highest
incidental outlays such as the expenses re-
tions dispensing with the lenient and gener-
quired for keeping surveillance over the power or party influence in the eyes of
•

ous attitude followed by the former admin-

movement of German ship s 'in the Chinese the judicial and police authorities in deal-
istration. The Public Procurator-General
ports and for the maintenance of order in ing with the campaign and election; that
declared that the competent authorities were
China. In order to provide for these re-
required to strictly adhere to the spirit of the authorities concerned shall maintain
quirements China must ra se the current
:

the law and enforce the application of the a most candid and most upright attitude
import' tariff to a 5 per cent, standard as
penal regulations in cases of infringement and take measures in the execution of
a means to augment her financial capacity
of the law, to the fullest advantage, leaving their duties; that they shall never be in-
from revenue and at the same time would
no stone unturned in the prosecution of of- fluenced by the power of whatever influen-
have the payment of the outstanding in-
fenders. tial official personages nor of whatever
demnity postponed for a certain definite
period, thu s to reduce her financ al burden For the furtherance of that purpose aim- great political party in taking severe or
in view °f the pressing need. Such is saided at the purifying and cleansing of the lenient measure in the discharge of their
to bp the reason for the present proposal.political atmosphere and rooting out the duties according to the difference of the
At the same time, it s understood, China source of evil injurious to the sound moral social stations in life of the offenders, nor
has pressed for the .speedy conclusion of sense of the public, the Procurator-General shall they be influenced by the power of
*he pending loan negotiatqns. stated, more strenuous efforts shall be their superiors, but shall stick to and act
Nothing is so faT know n as to the in- made for stopping the bad practice of according to the dictation of their duties
tention of the AUie s with regard to the "selling" the votes by the franchise- in whatever ease and under whatever cir-
matter. In 1914. when the same question holders. Hitherto in such cases the cumstances, ever keeping in mind to main-
was taken up, the Briish Government franchise-holders alone were subject to
and elevate the dignity of the judicial
tain
agreed to the proposal in principle, while severe punishment, but in future the candi- and police administration.
France gave her consent conditionally. dates or the elected shall be equally punish-
Japan and Russia', (however, strongly op- between
ed without discrimination
posed the proposal and the question was
franchise-holders and the elected. Such, DISASTROUS FIRE WEDNESDAY
dropped. The Japanese Government voic-
ed strong opposition on account of the un-
animous objection raised by the cotton culated +0 involve an enormous loss of sev- On Wednesday morning about 11 o'clock
spinning concerns. It is presumed thateral millions a year to the Japanese traders a fire broke out at Kawagoye-mura, Miye
Great Britain and France will consent to interested in the export trade with China. prefecture. Owing to the high wind prevail-
China's wish other things being equal, Not only that, but it will also accelerate ing at the time the flames soon spread and
while Russia also seems to be inclined to the growth of the spinning industry in the destroyed about sixty houses in the village.
give her consent. interior of China and consequently deal a The fire crossed over a small stream and
Japan, of course, will
no + block the schem e as on the previous -severe blow to the interests of the Japan- developed into the village on the opposite side
occasion, it is said, but may be induced toese spinning industry. In these circum- of the river, where about fifty houses were
entertain China's wsh provides she finds stances the Tokyo Government is expected also reduced to ashes.
;
Some five hundred
meang to compensate 'her for the loss and to devise some plan wherdby she' can help pei sons were niuh hitnetesa and nve housed
disadvantages to be caused by the revision the Allies wihil e safe-guarding the inter- at a Buddhist temple in the neighbouring
of ihp Chinese custom tariff, which is cal- ests of her nationals. village.
 February 24, 1917J iHb JAPAN WKKKLY MAIL

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT jour line to within u few hundred yards of j
Russian positionson both sides, of thq
Petit Miraumont Northward! of the roadway Jacobeni-Kimpolung, .seizing,
river, wo captured an important position after repeated attacks, a height J kilometres
(

AOK.U8A1-BEUTER on the upper slopes of the spur northwards cast of .Jacobeni. The
attacks on the rest
Taiis, Feb. 14. —
Field Marshal Sir Doug- of Baillescourt Farm on a thousand-yard of the front were rcpulsed,and a coun-
all
las Haig declared in an interview to-day front and successfully, repulsed all ho-lilc terattack was assumed by the Russian
that- west front was the decisive front, counter-attacks.
thfi
The enemy's losses wcro 1roops in the night before January 18.
of the war. The war will be decided on After a fierce fight, lasting all the night,
heavy; we took '268 prisoners."
the battlefield, he said, and peace may be he Germans were dislodged from tho
KOKUSAl-KKUTEB I

declared in 1917.
"But if 'Germany cannot be entirely London, Feb. 18. In his Sunday even- — height,
tion
which they had seized and the posi-
was recovered,
7 officers and 150
beaten this year," he continued, "the Allies
ing communique, Field-Marshal Sir

will not hesitate to carry on the war. There Douglas Haig says: "We captured on the soldiers being taken prisoner. On Janu-
without a complete Ancre on Saturday 771 prisoners. This ary 13, the enemy again assumed with
can be no lasting peace
victory. The British troops are indomitably morning, three waves of German infant- outnumbering forces the ollensive on holh
ry attacked pur new positions at Bailles- s des of the Jacobeni-Kimpolung roadway.
resolved to tight to the end."
court Farm. They came under our con- After a fight, which lasted for the whole
KOKUSAI-REUTEB
centrated artillery fir e and never reached day, the enemy seized two heights, 4 kilo-
London, Fel. 16 —The French after- metres east of Jacobeni. The Russians
noon conxmun que reads: "The enemy our lines, being driven back with heavy
losses." retreated for ohe kilometre and seized one
bombarded our lines on the Butte-de-Mesml
"We entered the enemy positions south- height 5 kilometres east of Jacobeni,
and Maison-de-Champagne fronts most in-
west and nortlh-west of Arras, south of fortifying themselves. On the rest of the
tensely. By the aid of exploding several Fanquissart
and north of Ypres in a night Rumanian front, firing and reconnaissances
mines, they succeeded in penetrating the
salient west of the latter place and north
attack. We inflicted many casualties and continue.
tf the road to Butte-de-Mesnil. Our bar-
took 19 prisoners. We repulsed raiders Later. Western front. 25 kilometers
south-east of Zolochoff the enemy assumed,
south of Ypres."
rage and flanking fire, from the district after 2 hours' artillery preparation, the
north of Main-de-Massiges, caused the offensive against the Russian troops. A
ON THE RUSSIAN FRENTS
enemy heavy losses. A violent artillery raging in this region. The
fierce battle is
struggle is proceeding in this region. There snowstorm in the Carpathians continues.
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
is ju'eat patrol activity along the Woevre." [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
KOK 08 Al-KE UTEB
Petrogtrad, Feb. 13. Western front. — Petrograd, Feb. 16. —
Western front
North-east of Smorgony the Russian scouts,
—
London, Feb. 17. The German official
having pierced the enemy's wire entangle- The enemy's attack south-east of Zolochoff,
report states that the Grown Prince has at- ments, attacked h s vanpost and seized one mentioned in the previous report, has
tacked on 'the Champagne ,ront youth o :

i
machine-gun. The enemy, about one bat- been repulsed by the Russians. Snow-
Ripont. The Berlin communique states that talion strong, 10 kilometres mor'ih of Ki&e- storms continue in the Carpathians.
the attack was entirely successful, and that lin attacked a sector which was oc- Firing is in progress on the Rumanian
the Germans stormed four lines of trenches cupied by two Russian companies. On front.
on a front of 2,600 metres, advancing to a the riglht flank the attack was repulsed, [official to the Russian embassy]
depth of 500 metres. The Germans but on
captured 858 prisoners.
the left the enemy succeeded in Petrograd, Feb. 19. —
Western front.
rushing into the Russian trenches, but was After a strong artillery preparation the
KOKUSAI-RETJTEB afterwards also repulsed and the position Germans, about two companies strong, clad
London, Feb. 17.— The scene of the fight- wag re-established. South of Galitch, the in white garments, attacked the Russian
ing in Champagne, 30 miles east of Rheims, enemy, four companies strong, crossed the position south-west of Svransk. A part of
is the biggest infantry action on ths front
Dniester and attacked the Russian van-
the Germans succeeded in rushing nto the
by Germany since 1916 It is difficult to posts. In sp :te of the strong fire of these
:

advanced Russ'an trenches, but were soon

artillery the
see what strategical gain the Germans are vanposifcs and the Russiam
dislodged.
now expecting to make. enemy succeeded in press ng upon the Rus-
repulsed by a Rumanian front. The Kussian troops by
May-be it is a preliminary move for the sian vanposts, but was a sudden attack without firing a single shot
It is more pro- counter-attack,
ttfhie vanposts again oc-
German campaign'of 1917.
.

their former positions.

cupying Snow- seized a strongly fortified strategical point
bable, however, that it is a defensive action
storms are raging in the Carpathians at 13 kilometres south-west of Okna. The
designed to protect important communica -
different places. counterattacks have been repulsed, prison-
tions. Especially may it be intended to
Nothing of importance is reported from ers being taken.
guard the Challerange to Bezancourt rail- the Rumanian front.
Later. Western front. In the night be-
way, the loss of which at any point would
fore February 18 the enemy released 4
paralyse tii e whole German position. [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
gasclouds on the position between Semenka
New York, Feb. 17.— The German official
communique to-day claims that violent
Petrograd, Feb. 15. Western front. and— Dubatovka south of the Vishnevsky
After a most intensive artillery fire of Lake.
Allied attacks north of the River Ancre chemical shells, the Germans, about two
Firing and reconnoissances continue on
have been* repulsed. battalions strong, attacked the Russian
The Berlin report states that the Ger- the Rumanian and on the Caucasus front
troops south of Drisviaty and rushed into
Rumania have captured the Rus- [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
mans, in
sian
the Russian trenches, but were dislodged
positions near Mesticanesci, with by a counterattack and the front was re-
Petrograd, Feb. 20. An enemy force, —
about a battalion strong, attacked the Rus"
1,200 prisoners.— "Nichinichi." established. South of the Vishnevsky
sian position north-west of Podgaishi. The
KOrcUSAT-REnTTCR Lake, the Germans released poisonous gas.
concentrated fire of the Russian forces wae
London, Feb. 18.— Fieldi-Marshal Sir Reports about losses have not been yet
turned against the invaders, who were
Douglas Haig, in his evening communique' received. In the evening of January 12,
forced to retreat to their trenches.
on Saturday, reports "We :carried out the Germans attacked the Russian front
successful operations 011 both sides of the north of Kiselin, but were repulsed.
On the Rumanian and Caucasus fronts,
heavy firing and reconnaisance work is re-
River Ancre, this morning, and made con- North-west of Alexinc the Russians after
a stubborn fight seized the border of a ported.
siderable progress.
"We attacked southward of the river tunnel, which was formed on the place, In the Black Sea, a large steamer and
and captured hostile positions on a front where a mining gallery had been blown up eight schooners have been sunk by a Rus-
'{

of IY2 miles opposite the villages of jby the Russians. sian submarine.

Miraumont and Petit Miraumont. We Rumanian front.

' The Germans attack- In the Smorgny region, Russian and
penetrated over 1,000 yards and advanced ed after a strong artillery preparation tho German aeroplanes have been in conflict.
 1

n8 %z.mmw*i THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 24, 1^17

CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA LATEST NEWS OF PIRACY DECLA- ican Seamen's Law. Mr. Gerard having
refused to entertain the request of
RATION BY GERMANY e Ger-
man Government, the German government
ft'h

KOKTJSAI-REUTER
has applied direct to the American Gov-
London, Feb. 17.— The British official Strong Action Taken By Neutrals Led ernment to discuss the matter through the
Swiss Minister together with its new pro-
©mm unique from Mesopotamia reads- By The United States In Protest
posal re submarine warfare.
"Our troops continued the offensive on KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
KOKUSAI-REUTJEIt
Thursday at the Dahra bend on )the right New York, Feb. 14.— Officials at
Washington, Feb. 13. — It isnow con- Washington are inclined
to regard the al-
bank of the Tigris. We secured the whole firmed tha",
on February 11, Germany of- leged offer of Germany to disr^uss means
Dahra bend, and captured 89 officers and fered to negotiate with the United States
no venting war between herself and
for 1

1906 men. regarding submarine warfare provided ihe United States, which is reported to

"Our booty 'neludes 5 machine-guns, "the commercial blockade against England have been presented through the Swiss
M.nister on Saturday, only as an effort to
was not interfered with."
2,50o rifle s and large quanjties o ammuni- 1
'

east upon the United States, appear-

Mr. Lansing, United States Secretary of
tion and stores. On Friday, the Britsh ance of being the belligerent.
State, has replied that the Washington The attiti d t seems to be that th; United
advanced 1,200 yards southward of Shum- Government will gladly discuss the matter
Stales and Germany can have rci diplo-
provided Germany withdraws her pro- I

ran loop. We are i

now holding the south-?
clamation of January 31 regarding unres-
matic dealings until Germany gives up
her programme of unrestricte d submarine
wesjt corner of this bend. tricted submarine warfare. At the same
'time, tlhe sinking by submarine of neutral warfare. Any other advances meanwhile
"Two Turkish communiques have been ships cannot be discussed until Germany will serve only to becloud tU-J issue of
issued in wh'ch they admit retirement on renews her assurance of May 4 last year, American rights.
given after the torpedoing of the Sussex. KOKUSAI-REUTER
the Tigris River, following the Bri ish at-
KOKUSAI-REUTER
Copenhagen, Feb. 14.— The joint Scan-
tacks. Washington, Felb. 14. —In reply to the
dinavian protest against the German sub-
New York, Feb. 20. —According to the
German proposal for the opening of mego-
tiations looking to the safety of Amer. can
marine policy points out that the submarine
warfare is contrary to International Law,
announcement made by the American Wat shipping, provided the commercial blockade especially as it apparently applies even to
against Givat Britain is no)t interfered with,
Department, the British forces in Mesopo- ships traveling between neutral ports. The
the limited States Government' has inform-
protest makes all reservat ons regarding loss
tamia have gained ed Mr. pi Iter, ihe Swiss Minister through
ah important success
of life and damage resulting from unrest-
and captured 2,000 prisoners.
— "Nichi-
whom the overtures came, that the nation ricted U-boat warfare.
could not enter upon negotiations under
uchi."
present cii cumstances. If, however, Ger-
—
New York, Feb. 15. Germany is mak-
ing preparations to send subrnar nes to the
many first restored the pledges she made
at the time of the sinking of the Sussex,
Panama Canal for the commencement of
operations n that zone, says a dispatch
BUCHAN'S WEEKLY SUMMARY
and withdrew her proclamation of unres-
i

—
from Berne. "Asahi."
tricted submarine warfare, ffhie matter
would be different. Until then, no nego- KO KTJS AI-REUTEE

[Official to British Embassy Through

tiations c >uld be entered upon.
An official dispatch from Washington re-
London, Feb. 15. —
A message from Rome
American steamer Lyman
reports that the
kokusai] ports that Mr. Ritter. the Swiss Minister M. Law. 2,500 tons, carrying tools, was
—
London, Feb. 17. The British success
in Washington, verbally informed the Ame-
rican Secretary of Sfate on behalf of Ger-
sunk by a submarine off Saulinia.
crew were landed.
The
on the western front continues almost with- many that Germany wished to reopen nego- A later message- from Washington says
out interruption. Though the operations tiations with the American Government re that the Lyman M. Law wa« a schooner
are on a small scale, the cumulative effect the submarine problem provided America and no;., a steamer. The vessel was bound
is considerable. does not obstruct the German commercial from Palermo with lumber. She wa s set
The raids are of two kinds, trench raids blockade against Great Britain. The Swiss on fire by a bomb from an Austrian sub-
Minister repeated the same German intima- marine which was showing no flag.
designed to damage the enemy and weaken
tion the following day sending a written
the morale, and the occupation of sections KOKUSAI-REUTER
Note to the State Department Kinds t me.
:

of his trenches for tactical purposes. The

increasing success of both proves
the morale of the enemy is weakening
daily. In fact the British have brought Department, to .ihe effect that should Ger-
that
The American GovermmenT'. on the 13th,
sent a reply to the Swiss Mininter, accord-
——
Amsterdam, Feb. 15. A Berlin official
eommuniquel reads: "There is an un-
j
founded idea abroad tha^ our campaign of
ing tn "the official statement of the State
j

submarinism will be weakened out 01 re-

home to him that his trendhes can be en- many withdraw her declaration of .Tanu- J
gard for America or for some other reason.
tered at almost any point and the attacks ary 31 America would be glad to discuss Unrestricted war against all sea traffic in
are so numerous and spread so variably and enter upon any negotiations with Ger- the zones, barred by Germany,, is now in
down the line that he never knows where many on whatever questions, but until full swing and will not be restricted under
any circumstances."
the next blow may fall. The strain inflict- Germany revives her pledge of May 4,
ed by this is difficult to bear. The chief 1916, and acts in conformity wt'll'h he spi- KOKUSAI-REUTEB
result of the occupation of the enemy rit of that pledge of assurance America was —
Amsterdam, Feb. 15. An official commu-
trenches has been the notable tactical im- not in a position to enter upon any nego- n quel from Berlin announces that the sec-
provement of the positions held by the tiations whatever with Germany in con- ret period of grace for neutral steamers and
nection w2'lb tlbe >ubmarine war. are dec- enemy passenger ships, on which neutrals
British n the Ancre valley and north of
i

lared against neutral eountr'es. might be travelling expired on February

this, and in the neighbourhood of Sailly-
It is reported that on the eve of the de- G in the North Sea, February 10 in the
Saillisel.
parture from Berlin of Mr. Gerard, the Mediterranean and February 12 in the At-
The British losses throughout have been American Ambassador to Germany, the lantic and English Channel. Henceforth,
proportionately light. The total casualties German Government reques' ed him for the the eommuniquel says, there will be no
.

are usually less than the number of pri- renewal of the clauses pertaining to the more individual warnings.
soners taken. In the first six weeks of protection of American and German sub- KOKUSAI-REUTER
and vessels after tV outbreak of war.
1917, the total of prisoners captured was jects London, Feb. 18.^Thb "Manchester
a-s provided in the clauses of ihe Americo-
approximately two-thousand while the pro- Guardian'" points out that the casualties
p ruSs i an treaties of 1799 and 1828. With
jrress in the Somme area represents an ag- to merchant shipping for the third week
r€gard to 'these* the American Government
i
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gregate advance on a front of mne-thou-

f]jnp affQ ap p]ied io Gprnianv for thlo since Germany's declaration of
\
,
unrestrict-
sand yards to a depth of fifteen hundred
^ellafinn f t h treaty stipulations rela- ed piracy, show the losses to be below the
,.. •

tp. two-thousand yard*.

vve 'to the enforcement of the new Amer- December level.
 February 24, 19' 7) THE JAPAN WEEKLY Mai I.
T- -.HtfttRMrSnj 119

The journal goes on to say: "The sage about the presentation of the Chin- representation, hhfl advi erg minutely dwelt
danger can bo mot by constant alteration ese Nolo to German^ aga jist its declara- on the reason of the belligerent powers for
of routes and the creation of lines of safety tion of submarine warfare. having waged wa r upon Germany and l.er
The Mini-
ally and Hatcl tha| if China wonhl join
by means of mines. ster's message reached the IVking Gov-
I lie Allies, itwould not only bring about
Besides, the danger can bo overcome by ernment o Monday night.
n It appears the many advantages to China dirpOtly and in-
the destruction of submarines. We must Chinese Minister in Berlin handed the directly, bui above all it would give C ma
destroy three a week to keep pace with |,' right of speech in the coming peace
Note of the Chin.se Government to the
the German
boast of the rate of building; conference. Tt is reported that the views
but if rumour is trustworthy, we are do-
German Foreign Minister on the loth. of the foreign advisers have been
The German authorities stated in reply Bubm it"
ing Liter than that." ted to the Oalbinet, Council.
that the German Government would &end
New York, Feb. 18. —It is reported from
a formal reply to China's No'te, but mean
Washington that tilie American Govern- while the German Government wished t'i c ' KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
ment 'lias sent an interpellation to the (Jer- maintenance of riendly relationsh p be- (Delayed in Transmission.)
mani Government demanding explana- tween Germany and China. The Chinese .New York, Feb. 18.— The identity of
tion why departure of the members
the Government, now it has received the Min- the German
raider Which as announced on
of the American Consulates and private ister's report, attaches a good deal of hope January 17, sank many allied vessels in
to the report and is expect ng a reply of
American subjects from Germany sub- the South Atlantic, has now been establish-
ject to delay.
—"Asahi." is
a peaceful nature from Germany. The
German res'dernts in Ciiina take, however,
ed. The vessel was the Vineta according
to eleven sailors from the sunken British
KOKUSAI DIEECT SERVICE pessimistic viewtf of the situation and ge-
vessel St. Theodore who arrived here to-day.
(Delayed in Transmission.) nerally observe that the German Govern-
The say they
witnessed, from the deck
W ashington, Fob. 18.—Dr. Paul Ki'tter, ment w ll never heed China's protest but
of the
pirate ship, the sinking of two
the Swiss Minister, ou behalf of Germany will take steps to reject it in the formal
French and five British vessels. They
presented to the State Department to-day reply, and
accordingly diplomatic rupture
between China and Germany ig absolutely were put o n board the Hudson Maru, on
a protocol supplementary to the agree-
inevitable. January (2) after that vessel had been re-
ment amplifying the U.S. Treaty with Prus-
This document now pre ;ent-
Keen attention is be'ng pa d towards the lieved of her chart and most of her food.
sia of 1799.
attitude of Mr. Liang Chi-chao. who has During the slow voyage to tVrnambueo
ed would Germans in the United recently
place
been holding interviews with the tliiose on board the Hudson Maru
subsisted
States audi Americans in Germany on tine German Minister. Mr. L ang interview-
:

mainly on rice.
same footing in time of war between the ed Vice-President Feng Kuo-cbang a few
Sa n Francisco, Feb. 19.— T: e British
two countries as neutrals or nationals of days ago and discussed the quest on of the steamers Queen Ani^e and Queens wood
either country. moment. He waimly expostulated with the hav e been sunk by a German submarine.
They may remain ever as long as they Vice-President pointing out the inadvis- Eleven of Queen Anne's crew a re m'ssing.
please instead of only for 9 months after ability of taking hostile attitude against "Asahi."
the outbreak of hostilities as provided in Germany, which would, he said, only
re-
San Francisco, Feb. 19.— The crew of
sult i n bringing abeut disadvantages to the French jeargo boat Guam e which enter-
the old Treaty. The merchant ships of
China and. lead to China's be ng placed ;

ed the port of New York to-day say that

neither nation may be driven to sea unless
under the influence of a certain country in they saw a wrecked German submarine
under safe conduct, nor may the captains future.
or crews of such ships be imprisoned.
In such circumstances it is thought outside th e (harbour of Bordeaux. "Asa- —
difficult for China to take any further de- hi."
Officials here are showing but little in- cisive
step towards Germany especially in
terest in th e German proposal. view of the weak constitution of the pre- Mail advices show that word was receiv-
Peking, Feb. 19. —
At the conference sent ministry, which is lacking in men ed in New York on January 23 from Ber-
held at the French Lega/tion on the 17th, of strong will and determination. muda by the crew of the steamship Ber-
the Entente Ministers took up, continuing According to another Peking message mudian that two big British submarines
the discussion of the previous day, the Chi- Mr. Chang Chi is a strong advocate of 5iad arrived there from Hal fax and were
nese proposal that the Powers agree to a China's participation in the war on the going south to join the other British and
con-
revision of the customs tariff and the post- iS d e of the Allies, holding quite the French warships in the search for the
ponement of the payment of the Boxer trary vietw to Mr. Liang Chi-chao. He
German raider or raiders. They were built
opines thalt unless China joins the Allies
Indemnity, in order that China may find in Canada, and ar e 200 feet long, carry
through Japan and with her support, two three-inch gun s on the forward deck
funds for army and navy preparations,
Ch na will be eventually placed in an iso- in addition to a supply of torpedoes, and
which she considers necessary to under-
lated position in future. On Monday after-
take in the event of her diplomatic rup noon, he interviewed. President Li Yuan- have a cruising radius of 6,000 miles.
ture with Germany. The Ministers hung and expressed his opinion about' the In addition to the submarines, five light
agreed in the view that there was no rea-1 pending question, minutely detailing the cruisers of th e Arethusa type, which carry
four six-inch guns and a number of smaller
son why the Entente Powers should enter world's situation and urging the necessity
|
qu'ck firers. have called at Bermuda dur-
into these obligations merely in con- of China's taking side with the Allies and
It is be-
ing the past week, and proceeded to sea
sequence of China's diplomatic break with) relying upon Japan's support.
after spending a few hours at flbe naval
Germany, but that they might reconsider lieved that his warm expostulation has
i

President who approved his opi-

station. Their next base for fuel is St.
the matter China entered the
if on moved the
war
nion.
Lucia. These cruisers have a speed of 30
the Allies' side. They have wired
Governments for instructions.
—"Asahi."
to their
A
ports
Peking d spatch
r
to the "Asahi"
Dr. Morrison. Dr. Ariga and Dr.
thaif.
re- to 35 knots and have very little armour.
Two Italian cruisers with a speed of 25
KOKUSAI-REUTER Willoughby have presented a joint memo- kndts, and four French war vessels with
high speed also stopped at Bermuda for a
London, Feb. 20. —The American Am- rial in reply to the query of Pres'dent Li
Yuan-hung about the situation. The three few hours last Friday (Jan. 15), and then
bassador at Vienna has requested of the Some of
foreign advisers referr'ng to the extremely continued their voyage south.
Austrian Government a clear and final
maintaining the warships steered toward the West Af-
difficult position of China
statement as to Austria's standpoint on the strict neutrality and stanchng aloof from
rican coa^iti to look out for the raider in
submarine warfare question. She is asked ihe war as a third party in view of the ease she should try to creep
up along the
to state definitely whether the assurances recent situation pointed out that if China shore.
given by her on the occasion of the Per- continues to maintain the present attitude The British armoured enrser Leviathan,
siaand Ancona incidents are changed or as a neutral state she will be, finally plac- which has been on patrol duty in the waters
ed in an isolated position and find herself
around Bermuda for some months, took on
withdrawn.
in a miserable plight. Further expressing coal and provisions at Hamilton on Fri-
the necessity and advantages of China's day, it was said, and left the
harbour on
The situation in China is still chaotic, participating in the war on the side of Saturday morning on secret orders.
She
the execution of the decision to take drastic Allies, the advisers pointed out the is heavily armoured and carries two nine-
the
steps towards Germany still being in abey- folly and uselessness of fearng about the inch guns in addition to
two eighteen-inch
ance. A
Peking dispatch 6ays that the result of China 's severing relationship with submerged torpedo tubes, and has a speed
German Mi n ster in Berlin has sent a mes- Germany. Tn> the concluding part of their of 23 knots.
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22o BBmi$mmei THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 24, 19 17

Buenos Aires, Jan. 22. — Unverified re- BRITAIN'S BIG LOAN GIGANTIC tional debt redemption funds. By offer-
ports were received to-day in maritime cir- ing temping prices, holders of Japanese
SUCCESS
cles at Montevideo, Uruguay, that the Ger- bonds, wishing to subscribe to the new
British bonds could sell and transfer their
man cruiser Vineta, [said to be the com-
London, Feb. 10.— Yesterday was "war money. The amount of Japanese bonds
merce raider,] had been sighted at sea off loan day" and a hundred thousand meet- purchased in the London market by Japan
ings were held throughout the country, n-
Bahia Blanca, Argentina. since the beginning of this year ihas reach-
cluding demons rat-ions at the Royal Ex-
La Prena publishes a dispatch from Rio ed £2,840,000 making a total of £9,615,888
change and Trafalgar Square, where, be-
redeemed since the outbreak of the war.
Janeiro saying that, according to a cable- sides a giganltic loan advertisement, eight
captured German guns were exhibited. The
-"Jiji."
gram received at Pernambuco, the British
takings afy ;he cinemas for three day s next KOKtTSAI-REUTER
cruiser Glasgow has sunk a German com- week will be assigi.ed to the loan. S xtv-
130 miles Para. No London, Feb. 18— A feature of th e War
merce raider off
1'wo million war savings certificates have
Loan subscriptions was the unearthing of
details are given. bee n sold this year.
extraordinary hoards of gold. In addi-
Rio Janeiro, Jan. 22.— The Minister A
of Marine said to-day that he had received
no confirmation of the report that tne
i

^ Mr.

rh?.t it is
Bonar Law, Chancellor of ti
8peaki pJ; Leed terd
e Ex-
, a d from half-a-crown
not yet possible to state the exten
often
;
tion, numerous
to ten pounds were sent,
accompanied by pathetic letters
gifts of money, ranging

British cruiser Glasgow had sunk a Ger- of («he success of the war loan, but he corTd
man commerce raider, and that he did not siay to-day lt!ha' it would not be a failure —
breathing patriotism in spite of poverty.
Renter. There were huge subscriptions from Muni-
credit it.

had reason to be- cipalities. For instance, Luton average ten

The Minister said he EOKUSAI-REUTER
merchant vessels and pounds per capita.
lieve that the. two
1
—
London, Feb. 17. The consensus ot KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
two auxiliaries reported as having been
sighted off the northern coast of Brazil
I
opinion here is that the British war loan,
which closed yesterday, was the greatest
London, Feb. 18. Mr. A. Bonar Law. —
tho Chancellor of the Exchequer, an-
were British vessels who are operating out- financial triumph in the 'history of the
nounced m
the House of Commons to-day
side territorial waters. Earlier press re- world.
that the subscriptions to the new War L< i

ports were to the effect that these vessels, Estimates of the total subscriptions varv
would be at least £700,000,000 exclusive »f
between £('.00,000,000 and £1,000,000,000
some of which were said to be flying the contributions from banks.
American, flag, were German raiders. The
of new money. The smallest estimate,
however, is far in excess of the anticipa-
London, Feb. 18. It is learned on good —
Marine Ministry has ordered the establish- tions of financiers, who. five weeks ago, did
authority that the subscription to the new
ment of a patrol by cruisers off the coast not expect Kfhat more than two or tares
British war loan was closed at midnight
between Pernambuco and Maranhao, and hundred niill'on pounds would be procur- of the 17th with an astonishingly success-
has detailed another warship to assist in able by public subscriptions, especially as ful result, which attests to th e patriotic
thiswork. the loan was handicapped by conversion enthusiasm of the British nation and their
Eeferring to a rumour that the crew of operations. conviction of final victory. The Chan-
the German gunboat Eber had made its The big loan of 1M5 included £200.000.- cellor of the Exchequer will announce the

escape, the Marine Mm'ster said he re- 000 gubsciibed by the banks, which did not result of the subscription to-morrow.
participate in the present loan, although it "Asa^i."
garded it as untrue.
—
London, Jan. 22. German rejoicing is not secret that they arranged w^th Mi.
Bonar Law, the Chancellor of the Ex-
[Official to British Embassy Through
over the exploits of the commerce raider kokusai]
in the South Atlantic is unbounded, ac-
chequer, that money should be forthcom-
ing from them no matter what; the result
—
London. Feb. 20. Mr. Bonar Law in the
cording to an Amsterdam dispatch to "The House of Commons answering a question
of the loan might be.
regarding the amount subscribed to the
Times." The overwhelming response o 'the pub-
war-loan replied as follows:
Captain Persius, the German naval lic to this loan leaves the banks free to
"The number of applicat ons that were
critic, writing in the "Tageblatt," recalls assist th e Government in any further war
received on the last day has been so large
that when German destroyers 'carried out finance.
'

that though the officials have been working

attacks in the English Channel and at the The number of subscriber-: o t«he Loan day and night there are still between two
mouth of the Thames in October and of 1915 was half a mill on. There arc in- or five hundred thousand applications not
November," Arthur Balfour, then First dications that the subscribers 1o 'the present yeti dealt with and more applications are
Lord of the Admiralty, assured the House loan will numher 5,000.000. coming in from all over the country. It
KOKFSAI-KKTTTUR
of Commons that the British guard sei therefore, impossible to give detailed
vice "would be so careful in the future that
London. Feb. 17. It is unofficially esti- — is,

figures until the beginning of next week.

mated that £12,000,000.000 new money has I am, however, in a position to say the
the Germans would never venture to under-
been subscribed to ihe "War Loan. loan has succeeded to a greater extent not
take such dangerous exped tions again."
:

KOKTTSAt-RETTTER only, than I aht cipated but than I hoped.

Capta'i: Persius says that Sir Edward
Carson has been unable to justify Mr. London, Feb. 17. Extraordinary scene? — "I hope, whaJt I have just sad will not
were witnessed in London to-day, the last encourage exaggerated and indeed impos-
Balfour's insertion, and maintains that
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day of the war loan. The city was invad- sible estimates, which might create danger
"Gt?man light forces have made several of what I consider the amazing financial
ed by thousands of subscribers, and '.he-
attacks in British waters, and the Moewe effort country being minimized
banks and post-offices were besieged bv lomg of th's
the Second, a big above-water ship, suc- when the actual figures are known.
queue?, marshalled by police eomm ssion-
cessfully passed the British advance guards "To keep a sense of proportion it will
aires.
and reached the Atlantic." Similar unp recede ntted scenes were Wit- be well to remember what was expected
"Our thought during the next month nessed in the big provincial towns of the when the loan wa s issued. When I met
and weeks," concludes Captain Persius, United Kingdom, especially in Glasgow. the financial representatives of the city I
"will accompany the Moewe the Second, London, Feb. 17. —The . subscription to was asked what amount of new money I

the new war loan bonds was closed at mid- grould cons der necessary to make
and our hopes are with its brave crew." the loan !

The "Times" correspondent says that the
chief of the German Admiralty Staff when
congratulating Lieutenant Badewitz, the
prize commander of the Yarrowdale, asked
whether it did not seem a ticklish job to
night. No exact amount of the subscrip- a success. I stated a figure which was
tion is officially announced as yet, but
much higher than I anticipated though no
leghei than I hoped. That figure wan
according to the bankers' estimate the total
six-hundred millions. That amount with-
subscription is believed to have reached
out direct contribution from the banks,
£1,000,000,000, whidh if right, proves it
wlvch it s desirable to avoid, has already r

take charge of 469 prisoners with such a a great success, a success greater than ex-
been exceeded and though if is impossible
small crew. Lieutenant Badewitz said pected. Half of that figure will suffice to estimate the exces even by twenty or
s
that he had let his prisoners move about for claiming success for the new flotation. perhaps fifty million?, that excess certain-
freely and considered the situation quite According to press reports the Japanese ly amounts to one-hundred millions."
safe as lone as "one had a pistol." He Government has assisted in the success- kokttsat-reuter
also said feeding the prisoners was ful
that flotation of the new loan by purchas-
1
London. Feb. 20. The Eueiish news- —
quite easy, considering the circumstances. ing Japanese national bonds with the na- paper; are unanimouslv of the opinion
 ' —
[February 24, 1917 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL
STEPS BEING TAKEN BY BRITAIN a gigantic scale, and is also making effort
GERMAN DEFENCE DOQMED
RE SHIPPING for increasing th<, strength of the merchanl
marine fleet by making an arrangement! I'm
purpose wiitih the oversea domm on
—
London, Feb. 14. Admiral U&rd diaries
tluit
Britain's allies and neutral states, especial-
Paris,
Douglas
,
Feb.
Haig,
II. Field-Marshal
interviewed,
Sir
stutod that, the
Beresford, speaking ,11 (jhe House of Lords,
ly with such principal shipbuilding coun-
skated that since the outbreak oi the war western front was the dee ivo front, lie
tries as the United States and Japan. In had no doubt
Germany lias sunk 230 allied aud neutral addition to that the Allies would break
these measures, the British go-
steamers totalling 4 million tons, and inter-
vernment expects to be able to make an llio German west front. The war would
pellated tho governunmit: whether Britain
addition of 500,000 tons to tlhe present cap- bo decided on the battle-iield and peace
has built 3 million tons of shipping to re- acity
by defining uniform typo of merchant might be declared in L917, but if Ger-
place iher la s or not. To this Lord Curzon
vesse] to be newly constructed and another many could not be atirely beaten this year
<

nepl ed /that: In July, 1014, Britain pos-

addition of 500,000 tons by permitting such the Allies would not hesitate to carry ou
sessed 3,890 steamers exceeditnig 1,600 .on*
steamers to carry cargo on decks. Further- the war. There could be no last'ng peace
displacement with: an .aiggregate tonnage
more, tlhe government! is contemplating without complete victory ami
1

of 16,850,000 tons, while in January this the British

measures to increase, the capac'ty of the troops were indomitably
year she had 3,540 merchantmen, totalling resolved to fight
shipbuilding industry indiieetlv by adopt-
000,000 tomes, so that Britain has prac- in the end.
ing proper measures contributing to the
ticaUy la-/ only
1
., per cent, of her slip- encouragement Sir Douglas Haig continued: ''What
of the development of ship-
ping 011 account of the war. building. we have done is enormous but there is
The new Milniistry, he went on, has arm- still much to do. Already we have reach-
While taking all possible measures aim-
ed 45 per cent, of Britain's shipping and
ing at the repletion of the mercantile ma- ed the munitions output we wanted. We
75 per cent, of these armed steamers
rine fleet as stated, the government is at now want more guns and railways. We
being chartered by the Navy and Army
the same time considering the question of cannot have too many guns owing to the
Lord Curzon then disclosed that the gov-
carry ng ou)i: further restriction a;nd limi- continuous wastage."
ernment is bent on ihe building of newly
tation on the importation and to extend the Regarding railways Sir Douglas Haig
standardized vessels of 4,000 tons or 5,000
sphere of prohibition on the importation stated that the disproportion
between the
ag rap dly ais the shipbuilding facilities of
of unnecessary goods with a view to re- tonnage landed
the country permit and said that in view at our bases and the ton-
gulating and economizing space and in-
of .Ihe fact that allied steamers are now nage the railways were capable of carry-
creasing ithe available margin of carrying
under construction in dockyards in America ing hampered operations. "The directors
and Japan, the Allies will go)t! another
capacity. The question is, however, a very
of the Engl'sh railways investigated our
troublesome and complicated one, and will
500.000 tons of shipping.
probably call forth numerous complaints requirements and have given us more than
Lord Curzon /told of ifcbe special protec-
and protestations from the oversea domi- we asked. Indeed they even stripped their
t on Britain' is according neutral shipping
nions, the alles and other countries, espe- own railways of ballast, f which we were
and ihe divisional shipbuilding system she
cially the carrying oujl' of the plan will in want.
is adopting to effect (the speedy budding
of steamers.
— '
NicJhiniebi.
'
'
deal a fresh ser ous blow to Russian: com- "We are also supplying material of all
mercial and industrial interests, but the sorts to the Allies, especially
Lord Curzon, Minister wihout portfolio Russia, Italy
British Government is compelled to take and Rumania.
and a member of the War Council, speak- We cannot escape this ob-
such step, though reluctantly, in vieiw of ligation owing
ing in the House of Lords on the 13th in to the necessity for main-
the grave situation in which (he country
reply to an interpellation concerning the raining a united solid front."
is placed and which does nof allow of her
counter measures against German" sub- "Don't forget the western front is and
taking into consideration such trifling mat-
marine warfare, outlined the principle and will remain the principal front and the
measures decided on by the British Gov-
ters. No doubt, the allies and other friend-
ly countries will appreciate and reali7e the one on which, I am convinced, the deci-
ernment to the following effect, according
inevii'ablenesis of the measures decided on sion of the war will take place. Hence
to an official *dispatch from London receiv-
by the British governmenlt from sheer ne- our policy of making the western front,
ed yesterday.
cessity, fo r which there is no alternative. defensively and offensively, the best."
If. is a patent fact that unarmed merchant
1

Lord Curzon further mentioned that Bri- Renter's correspondent asked whether
vrsi-els fall easier victims to submarines
tain's mercantile marine fleet, which in the decision would be secured by the
thaT1 those adequately armed, the ratio of
July of 1914 consisted of 3,890 vessels ex- breaking
victims in the paist being 1 to 3. Since down of the German front?
cluding those not exceeding 1.600 ton*
the organization of ihe present ministry, in Sir Douglas Haig replied: "That's
with am; aggregate tonnage of 16,850,000
the latter part of lasfc year, the number of how I imagine the decision will take place.
armed Brillish merchantmen has increis- tons, has declined to 3,540 vessels with an Trench warfare must
aggregate tonnage of 16.000,000 tons, thus give way to a war
ed by between 4 and 5 per cent., compared
showing a decrease of between 5 and 6 per of movement, which alone will procure the
with ihe figure in the pas'".
advantages we count upon."
The British government is considering cent, in the to tat tonnage during the last
measures for assuring the safety of neutral
thirty months. He also stated that 75 per He emphasized that an incomplete or
cent, of the Br itish merchantmen was em- halting peace would leave Germany
vessels, an increase of the freight rates, a able
special marine insurance and the offer of
ployed for miliary purposes by Britain to take a terrible revenge in
the near
special premiums 10 the crew of the-e mer-
and her allies, the remaining 25 per cent, future. After having attacked England
chantmen, and beside, has ami intention to being engaged in the transportation of pro- she would be again on the French frontiers,
visions and other necessary goods to Eng-
purchase neuitra] vessels in case of neces- greedier than ever for blood and conquest.
land from foreign lands, which reserve fleet
sity and possibility. "Let us beware of the suspicious manoeuvres
The government is making efforts for the will, however, be aUso requisitioned and of the enemy, who feeling himself lost
put on military service graduallv
expansion of the shipbuilding industry on talks of peace and seeks to divide us."
Reuter.
that the first results of the War Loan are A CHILDISH HUN LIE
a veritafble triumph.
They contrast the achievement with the THE TREATY OF PRUSSIA
proof of Germany's exhaustion. a$ evidenc- London, Feb. 18.—The "Frankfurter
ed in the renewed appeal for gold orna- Ze tung" editorially say a that Japan can-
ments. They add that h is a splendid tes- not be pleased with America's intervention
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
timony of British financial stability which in the war. because the expansion of arma- —
Washington, Feb. 18. It is officially
enabled the country to raise the largest ments in America alt the presents juncture announced that the United States regards
loan in history, besides a revenue of £500,- foreshadows future peril for Japan. The the Treaty of Prussia of 1799 as still be-
000,000. Mr. Bonar Law's figure is likely chancellor's organ insinuates that it is the ing in force. This Treaty promised pro-
to be largely exceeded as hundreds of thou- wisest way for America (to grasp <an oppor- tection to the respective subjects and pro-
sands of applications are still outstanding. tunity to arm herself On ihe pretext of war
perty of Prussia and the United States in
An Amsterdam message says that the with Germany. It is
iaipatent fact that
the case of war. T*he American Govern-
Lnperial Bank of Germany publishes a de- [the tnie object of America lies in providing
mand for all classes to contribute gold against her day of trouble with Japan, who
ment has already proclaimed that German
ornaments and jewelry as part of the na- however cannot publicly protest again s« ships will nott be seized or used by the
tional equipment and effort. America .however much 6he imay suffer. American Government in case of war.
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222 THL JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL February 24, 1917

GERMAN CAPTAIN OWNS LINER WAS GERMANY'S WAR EXPENDITURE NORWEGIAN VESSEL SUNK
DAMAGED
KOKOSAI-REUTER San Francisco, Feb. 20. The Norwegian —
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Amsterdam, Feb. 16.— Germany's war steamer Talbeaty has been sunk by a Ger-
expenditure so far amounts to £3,000,000, man submarine, but the crew has been
—
[Delayed in Transmission] rescued. "Asahi."
—
Boston, Feb; 18. Captain Pollack of the
000.
Kronprinzes^n Cecilie, which was seized GERMAN " BLOCKADE " OF FRANCE
by tb e Uni.d State s Marshal on February ANOTHER GERMAN THREAT
3, as ihe vessel had been nominally in his
t

posses-ion since the institution of a suit KOKTJ8AI-EEUTEE

San Francisco, Feb. 20.— The German
by a bank for the non-delivery of a large Paris, Feb. 16.— The German "blockade"
Government has issued a declaration stating
amount of gold at the outbreak of the war, hitherto has had little effect on France.
that any subject of any country, who enters
win en the liner returned <to the United States
the blockaded zone designated in the recent Ships are arriving regularly at all ports.
to avo d capture, appeared m the Federal German drelaratiou about unrestricted sub- No fewer than 121 arrived on February
Coiut to-day. marine warfare, runs the risk of being killed
I n giving evidence from the witness- without any discrimination. —"Asahi."
stand. Captain Pollack admitted vhat he PRUSSIA HAS FOOD BUREAU
caused 'the machinery of the liner to be
disabled. H e said he had acted under the MEDICINE FOR PIRATES
direction of a man offic'aily connected with New York, Feb. 19. —Prussia has new-
the German Embassy. ly established a Food Bureau and Herr
He re- used to give the man's name on ,he New
York, Fdb. 19.— The submarine Mihielis, Vice-Minister of Finance of
Prus-
ground that might cause himself (wit 550 in number, which Great sia,
destioytrs, has been appointed comptioller.
tai ordered in Amerca have all "Nicliinichi."
ness) to be tried for treason should he te- * ? .^8
been finished and have left for England.
I

turn to Germany.
They are each 89 feet long and are pro- ONE MORE BLACK HUN CRIME
The directions for crippling ihe vessel, vided
with an oil motor. Their speed s
said the Wc ness, were given in the pre.
22 knots and navigation capacity 700 knots.
sence of the New York Superintendent of KOKUfSAI LUttJiCT SERVICE
They each carry a crew of ten and also a
Ihe Nord-deutcher German Lloyd Co.
three inch quick firer.
I

That they are a of

London. Feb. 15. Owing to the refusal —
As the result of Captain Pollack's sli- t the Germans to permit Amer cans to re-
formidable power to prey on submarines main
mony. a bond 0." $200,000 was required o
be furnished by the Steamsh'p Line that
has already been amply proved. "Asa-
in Belg um and administer rehef to
the destitute, the American Commission of
—
hi."
repairs might b made, and as a guarantee
1
Belief to Belgium and Northern France has
that no further damage would be don to 3
announced its intended withdrawal. It is
the ship. GERMAN CASUALTY LIST believed, however, ,hat other neutrals wll
take up the work of feeding th e 10,000,000
destitute.
BERLIN WAR LORD IN VIENNA KOKUSAI-EEUTER
—
London, Feb. 18. TSie Press Bureau HOLLAND AND EAST INDIES
New York, Feb. 18.—Hear Hans Muller, publishes th e official German Casualty List
an Austrian journalist was for the first time for January, though the death or injuries KOKUSAI-REUTER
since the war received in audience toy the need not necessarily have occurred Amsterdam, Feb. 15. The "llandelsblat'' —
Kaiser in Vienna where the German Em- January. The figures show a total announces that i'he quest On of communi-
peror recently arrived (to confer with j
77,532, of whom 14,192 were killed. cation between Holland and tlie Dutch East
Empeior Charles), says a dispai.ich from Ber Indies, via New York and the Panama
lin. In li s interview with the Austrian Cteinal. s now being discussed. It is pro-
jounalist th e Kaiser remarked that the fact DISSATISFIED GERMANS Dutch steamers run be-
posed tha certain
that neutral count lies on the Continent have tween Holland and New York and cohere
all opposed England is worthy of notice. from New York, via the Panama Canal to
New York, Feb. 18.— A Rome d spatch
The blockade of the Continent (the policy says that an incoi-porated body aiming at Java.
of isolating England) once dream): of by
anti-government movement' has been form-
Napoleon s mow being realized and Greab
i AMERICANS OFF YARR0WDALE FREED
ed at Bremen, Hamburg, Mum-hen and
Br tain finds herself in a predicament she Dresden. The
leaders of the anti-govern-
has never faced before. To this Herr
Miiller replied, "The world knows well
ment movement are the members O'f the York, Feb. 18.New Berlin report —A
new Socialist party, whieih commands great says that the Americans, who had been
who should assume the responsibility for influence among the workers employed in taken to Germany by the Yarrowdale,
the horrible miseries and desolations aris-
munitions factories and citizens suffering and been detained, had been released be-
ing from the* further continuation of .the
from the higher cost of living consequent
war made by the Allies' refusal
inevitable
upon the -oaring prices. "Asahi." — fore the arrival of the American protest.
of Vhe German peace offers." He also told —"Asahi."
the Kadser of rib e spirit of sacrifice soaring Washington via New York, Feb. 19.—
high among the Ausltrian people. The GERMAN PLOTTERS ABROAD It having become clear that the previous
Kaiser said that he was glad to learn that report of the release of tfhe Americans in
and that the time for the attainmen' of
their great object was hourly arriving.
New York, Feb. 19. —A report says that
Un'ted Slates
was wrong, the
the crew of Yarrowdale
Government ha^ demanded
300 German reservists have arrived in Me-
"Asahi." of the Berlin Government their immediate

the
xico on their way to South America and
Wes|tIndies where they intend to
liberation. Asahi — 1 . '

GERMANY'S BUDGET FOR 1917 hatch plots in the event of war between the
United States and Germany. "Asahi." — U. S. SUBJECTS IN AUSTRIA

KOKUSAI-REUTKR
KARL PUTS HIS FOOT DOWN
New York, Feb. 18. —A Paris dispatch
Amsterdam, Feb. 18. An explanatory — reports that theAmerican subjects in Aus-
tria have been warned by the'r home Gov-
Germany's Imperial Budget
Note, regard VtS
for 1917 has been issued at Berlin. It an-
New York, Feb. 18. —A
Vienna dis- ernment to leave Austria as soon as pos-
patch -ays tha; Emperor Karl I has de-
nounce^ that new war taxes are necessary sible.— " Asahi."
cided to assume the supreme command of
to coyer the deficit of the ordinary budget N/ew York, Feb. 18.— The "Berliner
of 62Lo millions sterling.
the Austro-Hungarian armies, hitherto
Tageblatt" reports that probably owing to
held by Grand Duke Friedrich II. This re-
It is, therefore, proposed to impose an tfhe rupture between America and Austria
flects 'he displeasure of the Austrian Em-
rid valorem tax on coal oh passengers
.^wo and
;
ith being res rained by the Ger- w the American subjects in Austria have re-
p eror ;
.

gnods on the radways and on domestic ceived warning from the Washington Gov-
mnn m UiItary 'headquarters and the influ- ,

shippng: In addition, the excess profits mce ,f Marshal von Hindenburg.—" Asa- ernment to hastily withdraw from Aus-
tax will be increased. hi.
:

tria.
— "Nichinichi."
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February 24, 1917 J

n IE JAI'AN WKKKl.Y MAII

IDAHO'S ALIEN LAND BILL CAUSES WILSON TO GO TO CONGRESS MR. LANSING'S BILL

STIR
New York, A
London, Feb. 19. —Tho Washington cor-
dispatch says
Feb. 20.
Mr. Lan ing, Secretary
Hint.
Washington

New York, Feb. 18. —

A Washington respondent of he "Times" cables that ol* 1

State, has introduced in the Senate a

dispatch states that the Idaho anti-Japan- before tho session of Congress comes to a bill proposing to empower tho President •

ese bill has boon revived. The State De- close o u March 4 President Wilson, it is be- with the right of full command of tho Ame-
partment authorities declare in this con- lieved, wilpaek Congress to endow him vvilih rican Army and Navy £V the purpose of
nection that the attitude of the State De- rights to adopt measures necessary fo the v,ng the military' force* of Ihe Efepublic
r
partment toward^ the anti-Japanese legisla- to the extent of not conflicting with tho
protection of live a and properties of ithe
tion is unchanged and it desires the with-
drawal of the bill. Mr. Borah, the Senator
American citizens on the ocean. "Asahi.'' protection and promo inn of —
provisions of International Law, for tho
Ajnerif.*;^

Idaho, has not withdrawn his Oppo-i trade interests with the belligerent coun-
for
Uon to the Bill and declares that he will U. S. SENATE S/TS NIGHT AND DAY try's in future. Mr. Lansing, in introduc-
ing the Bill, wished the measure a smooth
wait and watch the development of tho
situation.
— "Asahi." passage.
—
"Asahi."
San Francisco, Feb. 17.-—The sinking of
San Francisco, Feb. 18. — The members
the American schooner Lyman M. Law by
Han Francisco, Veb. 20. —A Washington
dispatch says that the Senate has passed
of the Idaho State Legislative are going to
an Austrian subinariine and the order by a bill provid'ng for the control of alien
introduce another anti-Japanese land law
|the German authorities in Be' g um to the spies in the United States and imposing
Bill. The State Department declares that
American Minister, Mr. Brand Whitlock, most rigorous punishment on convicted
the Government does not like to see any
new departure liable to cause fresh com- to lower the American flag over the Lega-
spies.
— "Asahi."
plication with Japan and will oppose such tion seem to have combined to accelerate
measure.
— "Asalhi." the- ouj Btandilng cris's between America and MR. LANSING SENDS NOTE OF WARNING
San Francisco, Feb. 19. —Inner par- Germany and the American Cabinet has TO CUBA
made to check been 'n session from morn till night for (ihe
ticulars concerning the effort
the pasisage of the Alien Land Law Bill past few days.
—
"Nichinichi.
in Idaho having become public, the State KO-KUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Senate has issued summonses to several GOOD ADVICE TO U. S. PRESIDENT Havana, Feb. 16. —
There has been a
men mixed up in the affair. A lawyer slight rebellion in the province of
named Booth i been pa:d
sa'd to have Matanzas. In an encounter with the
s KOKUSAI-RETJTER
$10,000 by the Japanese Society of Idaho. Government troops, the rebels were defeat-
— "Asah New York, Feb. 16. —There is every ed.
indicat'on that arragements have been per- KOKU8AI DIRECT SERVICE
Seattle, Feb. 19.— The Idaho Semite
fected for the continuance of German
summoned lawyer Booth of Twin Falls Washington, Feb. 17.—Secretary of
machinations in the absence of Count State Robert Lansing, in
on the 18th and requested him to tell what a uote to the
Bernstorff. It is suggested that President Cuban people, says that the
he knew about the Land Law Bill. This United Statea
Wilson stiffen the embargo oni shipments has received with greatb apprehension re-
step was taken owing to the fact that he .

of arms to Mexico, where the Germans are ports oif organized revolt in several Cuban
had sent Department at Wash-
to the State
very active just now. provinces and 'the seizures of several towns
ington a deposition in which he states that
by the insurrectionists. Secretary Lansing
the defeat of the Idaho Bill was the re- gives the Cuban people warning tha;l the
sult of hishaving approached the Japan- GERARD HAS BIG PARTY
United States cannot 'recognize any Gov-
ese Embassy through
a Washington lawyer. ernment in iCuba which arises from a revo-
Further it is said that on February 3,
Booth told one Craig and four others that
New York, Feb. 15. A report from —
Zu- lution.

rich says ithiat Mr. Gerard, the American

the Japanese protest had not originated ambassador to Berlin, arrived at the Swiss KOKUSAI-REUTEB
in any instruction from the Tokyo Gov- frontier yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Washington, Feb. 14.— The House of Re-
ernment, but it was the result of the The party consists of 110 Amercans.
presentatives to-day passed the Naval Bill
pressure he h mself brought to bear on "Nichinichi."
appropriating $369,000,000. The Bill in-
the Japanese Embassy and the State De- cludes emergency amendments commandeer-
partment. He also told them that a man M. BERGS0N IN NEW YORK ing the shipyards and mun'ttions works of
he had sent to Washington with his in- the United States and acquiring patents on
structions was paid $10,000 by the Japan-
The men referred
New York, Feb. 16. —M. Henri Bergson, aircraft.

ese Society of Idaho. to the distinguished French philosopher 'has

are said to have all made statements to recently arrived in New York. •" Asalhi. — U. S. ARMY APPROPRIATION
the above effect before the State Senate.
A certain well informed parity eayg that State Department was made. However
it has become customary for the Japanese
it is said that in it, he states that he
Washington, Feb. 19. —
The naval appro-
Society to kill anti-Japanese Bills by pay- priation bill$369,000,000 which was
of
pressed the Japanese Embassy and passed by the House of Representatives the
ing for them every time they appear in the State Department into mak- other day ha s been amended by the sub-
the local Legislatures of Pacific Coast ing a protest, although neither had had committee in the Senate. The appropria-
States. In consequence, it has come to the intention to take the step until he tion has been increased to $530,000,000.
pass that, in order to line their own poc- moved in the matter by accepting the re- "Jiji."
kets, second rate lawyers often instigate
members of State Legislatures to introduce
quest of the Japanese Society. The dis- New York, Feb. 17. It is reported from —
closure was made in the Boyce "Daily Washington that General Hugh Scott has
Bills of this nature. It is not improbable Statesman" on February 16, as a Wash- drafted a national military service bill, the
that the Idaho Bill in question was one ing-ton special, and on the 17th the Idaho operation of which is said to provide America
of these trap-settings. Whether this was State Legislature ordered enquiries, with .300,000 soldiers each year. "Nichi- —
or was not actually the case, the result followed by the summons to Booth. nichi.''

amounts to the same th'ng in the light of Senator Borah from Idaho, who has
the How- read the report of the enquiries, holds the
present disgraceful disclosure. CLEANSING SAN FRANC/SCO
ever, the Japanese Society of Idaho is a view that the State Department shouitl
very small institution, and it is hardly be- not have interfered with the Bill, but have
— San Francisco, Feb. 17. The San —
lievable that it paid out $10,000. "Asa- left it to take its own. course. The public Francisco Police closed about 200 brothels
hi." looks upon the affair as a case of inter- there on Feb. 14 and 1,400 women of
Seattle, Feb. 19. —
It is not clear how national corruption and is paying keen questionable habits have been released) aa
— —
the alleged deposition) of Booth to the attention to its development. "Asahi." a result. "Asahi."
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224 *H«S«ftS«»r THE JA1'H!\ WEEKLY MAIL [February, 24, 1^17

SUDDEN DEATH CLAIMS GENERAL FUNSTON AFTER WAR PROBLEMS POST-BELLUM TRADE

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Seattle, Feb. 20.— The British Govern- London, Feb. 20. —The British post-
San Antonio, Feb. 20.— General Fre- ment has decided to request the Dominion bellum trade committee, of which Mr.
derick Funston died suddenly of heart
G (. \ ernrnents to supp'y laud? lor the pur- Arthur Balfour, Minister of Foreign Af-
disease to-day. pose of sending men to the oversea Domi- fairs, is th e president, has unanimously re-

General Funston p born at New Car- nions as emigrants after the termination solved to propose to the forthcoming Im-
lise, O., on November
J, 1865. of. the war. He was
The Canadian Government perial Council committee the adoption of
educated University of Kansas from has also decided to canvas the wishes of the Imperial preference tariff system.
at the It

—
1885 1888. After working as a reporter in the young men now fighting respecting
has also resolved to suggest to the Couucil
to permit only such imports from the enemy
Kansas City, be was appointed botanist the'r intention after the close of the war countries a ar specially authorized alter s e
to the U.S. Death Valley Expedition in to avoid trouble about the problem of liv- the war and also to gran^ priority to the

1891. Two years later we find him as ing in future. rhe Canadian National Dom nions and her allies in th e importation
of British goods and raw materials.
Commission to explore Alaska and reporr Labour Bureau has decided to issue cards The expected speech of Mr. Lloyd George
on its flora. He spent the winter of 1893- to those fighting men for the purpose of on tihe government measures for the restric-
1894 in a camp on the Klondike, and (('acting their view?.
— "ASidn." tion or prohibition of the importat on of un-

floated down the Yukon, alone, in a canoe.

Seattle, Feb. 20. —The representatives necessary goods has been postponed, be-
cause negotiations w.th the Dominions and
i 1 the Doima o.n Governments vb be
From 1896-7 he served 18 montl s with
included among the members of the Im-
other powers, both belligerent and neutral
about the measure have been delayed.
—
the Cuba;: Inslagent Army, rising t> rhe
j< •
>! Commissi. 1.:. \vhi«;h has been created, Nichinichi."
rank of lieutenant-colonel, being wound-
in England with a view to studying the
ed in action. On his return to the States,
qi:e?tion of the einigiation Mii.i'.-rs,
he was appointed on May 13, 1898 to the
>.if
BRITAIN'S OUTPUT OF HEAVY GUNS BEATS
who on the terminationwill be disbanded
ENEMY'S
con? man d of the 20th Kansas Infantry.
i/l the war. Thj Lomtfumi of Canada will
Colonel Funston. a s he then Was, fought
be represented by Mr. Walker, the immi-
with dist'nction i
n many battles in the KOK UK A [-REUTEH
— "Asabi."
gration official of Winnipeg.-
London. Feb. 14.— Dr. C. Addison, the
Philippines.
Minister of Munitions in a speech at Bed-
For crossing the Rio Grand Rive r at
ford said: "We are beating the Boche in
Calumpit on a email bamboo raft in face MR. SAULSBURY MAKES SENSIBLE the output of heavy guns. Three hundred
and establishing a rope
of a heavy fire ferry SUGGESTION and sixty-five were produced in Great Bri-
which the U.S. troops were tain during the last week in January com-
by means of
pared with an average of twenty two weekly
enabled to cross and wi n the battle, hie was KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
for the year ending June 30 last. The num-
promoted to brigad er-general U.S.V. May "Washington, Feb. 16.— Mr. Wfliard ber of medium guns is 76 per week com-
2, 1899 and awarded the Medal 0, Honour, Saulsbury, President pro tern, of the pared to 7y2 ." '

Feb. 14, 1900. Senate, has introduced a Bill, which if en-

Genei'al Funston organized and led the acted will open the port-; of the I'mt-'d THE SILENT SURE WORK OF THE BRITISH
exped'tion resulting in tno capture of States to allied warships convoying mer- NAVY
Aguinaldo, the head of the Filipino insur- chantmen against German submarine at-

rection. On April, 1901, he was appointed tacks. It KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE

will also enable such warships

a Brigadier-General in the U.S.A. to patrol the waters of the United States It was announced 'London, Feb. 16. —
against German raiders. in the House of Lords to-day that Admiral
At the time of hi s death General Funston
Mr. Saulsbury siaid tihe passage of the Sir John Jellicoe, First Sea Lord, had
was 'n charge of the operations in Mexico,
Bill might prove effective in prevent- stated that he was 'mot dissatisfied with
which have just culminated in the with- the number of German submarines which
ing a crisis without the declaration of war.
drawal of General Pershing's force from won id never return to German'."
Another communication has been sent to
Mexico proper.
Berlin anent tihe American seamen taken
AMERICA AND MEXICO ON TERMS AGAIN
to Germany in the prize ship Yarrowdale,
VILLA AGAIN ON LOOT
It is believed that the release of the men KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
San Francisco, Feb. 17. — Some Mexican has been demanded.
Washington, Feb. 14. Signor Ignacio—
bandits under General Villa invaded Bonillas.one of General Carranza's repre-
CHINA'S DECSSION WELCOMED sentatives on the Mexican- American Joint
American and looting followed'.
territory
Commission has been appointed a s Ambas-
It is reported that several American citizens
have been killed.
—
"Nichinichi." KOKUSAI-REUTER
sador to ihe United States.
San Francitco. Feb. 15.^0ui Feb. 12 the
Feb.London
16. Reuter's Agency — Mexican Government nominated Senor
Ignacio Bonillas, former member of the
CALIFORNIA SENDING BASEBALL TEAM learns that there is great satisfaction in
American* Mex can Commission, Ambassa-
authoritative sources in Great Britain at
dor to the United States. Mr. Fletcher.
San Francisco, Feb. 17. —The
China's decision to break with Germany.
Univer-
The allied Ministers at Peking are in the
American .Ambassador to Mexico, is ex-
pected to present hia credentials to General
sity of California, as the result of the con-
ference of its athletic committee, has de-
closest touch with the Chinese Govern- Ca rranza shortly..
—
Asahi.
'
'

ment regarding the measures likely to re-

cided to send a baseball team of twelve
sult from .he breach.
players to Japan in response to the invita-
COAL-MINES IN BRITAIN
tion of Keio University. The University
team will arrive in Japan abouit May 25
CHINA'S SALT GABELLE
next. kokusai-reuteh
In connection Keio University says
this London, Feb. 15. The Press Bureau —
that the invitation was issued last autumn KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE announces that the Board of Trade has
prior to the arrival of the Hawaii team, Peking, Feb. 15.—The Salt Gabelle assumed possession of all coal-minee in
end preparai'ojbs have been already smarted has released 4%
million dollars of surplus the United Kingdom for the duration ot
to welcome the team from California. revenue. the war.
 J
February 24, ty 7
1
THE ARMING OF MERCHANTMEN
Tho question of arming he merchantmen
It
Was r<ven'i-ly discussed by gem rnnicnt. au-
thorities and steamship owners, but on
ground that the arming of the vessels
of the Japanese in China and
not insure their safety, the plan was ab- spreads anti-Japanese sentiment throughout
andoned. However the "Hochi" says China, and even in Europe there are many
thart as Germany has openly declared
restrieted submarine ware are against ships
of all nations, armed or not, the question
ha s a yam attracted tho attention of the
steamship owners. The paper believes that
a. s German divers will attack any ves-
the
sel without warning, merchant vessels
should be armed lor iheir own piroteei-ion.
If the arms on board stoanishi.p* are able Ito
sink some of the German divers, the arming
of the vessels will be beneficial to the whole
W'lorld.
There are some who believe that the arm-
ing of merchant vessels is impractical, say-
ing that an enormous expense will be re-
quired for the insvallail on of arms, and
there may not be sufficient arms and muni-
tions to fit, out all the merchantmen af.
Japan. Doubt is also entertained as to
felho ability for armed ships to pass through
the Panama Canal.
The "Hochi" says that the question of
expense cannot be discussed when the
cargo ar.e at stake, and as to the passing
safety and .protection of passengers and
through the Panama Canal, the United
States which has severed diplomatic rela-
tions wijuhi the German Government will not
object to the passing of armed merchantmen
through the Panama Canal. (Sanction, We
understand, has already been given. Ed.
J.T.)
T]t is cert a n that Itihe steamship com-
panies niay not be able to obtains sufficient
arms and the necessary gunners, but the
"Hochi" believes that the Department of
the Navy can come to tiheir assistance, not
only supplying arms, but trained gunners.
There seems, to be some objection on the
part of the Naval Department to supply
the mei chantmcm! w'jlhi gunners, but the
"Hochi" is of the opinion that the Naval
Department is organized and maintained
for the purpose of projecting the nation's
commerce and irade as well as for the de-
fence of the nation, and the authorities of
the Naval Department should willingly
6urpply ships With gunners.
The "Hochi" hopes tha(C the authorities
will coma to an understanding as early as
possible and adopt the policy of fitting out
all merchantmen with guns and gunners
supplied by the Naval Department. The
co-operat ow of various parts of the Gov-
; "Yorozu," that the present Cabinet
ernment is most desired on such an import-
ant occasion.
ACTION OF NEUTRALS
The "Kokumin" says that several days
have passed since the United States severed
diplomatic relations with Germany, but
there seems to be no indication] that the
United States is going to declare war
against Germany, and on the other hand *th e United States is slow in taking up that
the neutral countries which received' tho arms agai nst Germany, it can not be hoped themselves
advice of tho United States Government that the severance of diplomatic relations politics.
to follow her example, have only protested between the United States and Germany, will be a fight between the progressive pub-
against the German announcement of un- and the protests made by the neutral coun- lic and the old fashioned and rearing
restricted submarine warfare, but
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL
W IMMMn 225
FRIENDSHIP WITH CHINA DISCUSSED PROFIT AND DANGER COMBINED
Tho "Yorozu" says tliat there is not a Although Japan ig one of Uhe allied na-
single Japanese who does not wish friendly t.ons. being ho far from the actual sight
relations with China, but there of war, her financial condition lias been
is a certain
the biniilar to that of a neutral country, and
group of Chinese who misunderstands the
Japan has beon able to send munitions and
would intention
other supplies 10 tlho European nations.
But Japan did not merely attempt to gain
profit taking advantage, of her position in
who desire t»h e present war, and she ha» been eager
to oppress the Japanese in China.
uiur The paper says that this tendency is inev it- to give ase stance to the warring nait.oua
of Europe, and whilo there wa»> profit in
able, and the Japanese public hopes that
tho Government tho transaction, there has been also much
will diplomatically solve
misunderstand. ngs, however it can not danger, says the "Kokumin."
SUfih
agree with the plan of withdrawing the pro-
Amoin g the Entente countries, and fche
per and necessary demands Japan should people of th e neighbouring nation, there
are some who have been criticising Japan in
make upon China, i n order to cultivate
this regard, saying thai:, wh le Japan is de-
friendly relations with the Chinese.
claring herself as owe 01 the Entente, she
The paper points out that about ten years
in harvesting a large war profit, without
ago, when Marquis Saionji was Premier, the
demand of the Japanese Government great- any suffering. The "Kokumin" says that
ly angered the Chinese, and again when
it is from the eye of those who
true that
are actually fighting on the battlefield
Korea was annexed and Count Terauchi op-
among the shells, the attitude of Japan
pressed the Koreans, the Chinese feared the
might seem inactive and selfish. While
oppression of Japan and began to show anti-
the Japanese are witih the Entente, their
Japanese sentiments. Also during the re-
position is quite different from those of
volution in China, many Japanese assisted
their brothers in France or England^ and
the southern party and consequently, the
while the Japanese have wot actually taken
northern Chinese had ill-feeling against the
part in the fighting, they have done their
Japanese, and while Baron Goto was the
utmost to fulfil their obligations as the pub-
President of the South Manchurian Rail-
lic of a nation of the Entente.
way, he tried to strengthen his influence and
The paper says that- While others accuso
power in Manchuria, and made the Chinese
Japan for harvesting a large profit, .t is
fear the oppression of the Japanese.
still difficult to say whether or wo-. Japan
The paper says that it is strange that re- profited, until the true effect of the war,
cently Count Terauchi and Baron Goto have
and thi alter-war competitions and their
begun to speak of friendly relations with effects on the nation's finance and indus-
China. If those who caused anti-Japanese
tries, are well considered. Japan has sup-
feeling in China should be mentioned, they
plied Russia with, munitions and other sup-
are Count Terauchi, Baron Goto, Mr, Inu-
plies, and it is reported that we gained
kai and Mr. Hara. Count Terauchi scared profit by selling them to the Russian Gov-
'
the Chinese by his arbitrary oppressive ad- ernment, but the "Kokumin'' says that the
ministration in Chosen, and Baron Goto
Japanese public several times supplied Rus-
angered the Chinese by oppressing the Chin-
sia wiih war funds, and those Japanese who
ese in South Manchuria, and Mr. Inukai
supplied Russia with munitions and funds
and Mr. Hara, helped the Southern party are equally sharing the danger and loss of
in the Chinese revolution, and they are hatedthe war. The "Kokumin" believes that it
in northern China. Now the " Yorozu" says
is not proper for any all'ed nation or neu-
that at present all the principle men in the tral coun'ry to state that Japan profited
Japanese Government and politics are those from the war without doing anything for
who caused anti- Japanese sentiments in the assistance of the fighting men in Eu-
China, but these men are now preaching rope.
friendly relations and commercial co-opera-
tion with China., AN IGNORANT CABINET
The paper declares that the peace and
order of the Far East is the main problem
The present government of Japan i*
to be considered by Japan, and while friend-
against the national tendency and against
ly relations with China are to be desired,
the current of civilization, says (he "Yoro-
the Japanese authorities should not be in-
zu." The admin stration given by the
:
fluenced by the desire to be friendly with
Terauchi Cabinet up to the present has
China in planning the future policy of the
shown that the Cabined: has no poli.ical
country. If the Japanese Government only
idea, and the Cabinet is even ignorant of the
tried to be friendly with China and forgets
first principle of politics. It seems, says
her own standing and the peace of the Far the
East, Japan will be ridiculed by all the Eu-
considers that the defeat of the Opposition
ropean nations as well as by China herself,
party is the sole aim and object of the
and the "Yorozu" hopes that the Govern- Cabinet. The Terauchi Cabinet has not the
ment will not misunderstand the important character which is so essential 10 all poli-
and fundamental question in trying to be ticians.
friendly with China.
In the coming genenal election, the Cabi-
net wishes to treat the voters and candi-
prisoners, and while
not yet severed diplomatic relations with dates as if they were
preaching that (Jhe free will of the public
Germany.
fact proves that the
The "Kokumin" believes that if the is /to be respected, the
Cabimet is not respecting the will of the
neutral countries thus remain inactive and
public. The Government officials believe
the entire public are a s backward as
n the ideas and conception of i
The future of Japanese politics
havd tries will hasten the end of the present war. Cabinet.
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AN OPEN CONFESSION SCARCITY OF POLICE RECRUITS IN JAPAN CHINA'S PROTEST

The "Yorozu" says that both Count Te-
being felt in various cities in Japan and
rauchi and Baron Goto, confessed before
the authorities are quite anxious to remedy
the Conference of the Prefectural Gov-
ernors that the present Cabinet has r.o
definite plan of its own.
before the Conference Count Terauchi said
that as it was only a few months ago that
the present Cabinet was organized, he was
unable to speak of any special work done
|>y the Cabinet. The paper says it is
almost four months since the Terauchi
Cabinet was organized and it has done
nothing in four months, and Count Tera-
uchi can not escape from the accusation
that he has not attempted to do anything
since he became the Premier.
Baron Goto said to the Governors, says
the paper, that first the Cabinet had to
The want of police constables is now The Chinese Government protested aga-
inst the German announcement of unrestrict-
ed submarine warfare, but the "Tokyo Ni-
chiniehi'' believes that as Germany has not
it in view of the forthcoming parliament-
paid any attention to the Chinese protests,
ary election. It is stated that Kanagawa
In the speech it will not be possible for China to join the
prefecture is in need of 200 new police-
Entente.
men at present, while the Kyoto police The United States Government advised
falls short of the required number of con- China to follow her
example and sever dip-
stables by about 80. Each succeeding year lomatic relations with Germany, and the
is said to have recently shown a tendency Chinese government followed the example of
towards the decrease of applicants for the United States half way, but at present
policemen. In Tokyo, for instance, tha the United States has not decided whether
number of applicants last year was 3,400 to declare war against Germany or to resume
against 5,500 the year before last, and a neutral position again. The "Nichinichi"
the tendency is said to be partly attributed says that the severance of diplomatic rela-
tions was the announcement of the declara-
to the prevailing economic prosperity in
tion of war, but the United States made a
Japan due to the European war which
new interpretation, and has not yet declared
makes people ambitious foi. money. The war. The United
States, does not want to
lot of the guardians of he public peace fight, but on the other hand
;

does not want

wipe out the black marks before adopting is undoubtedly a hard one with a pittance to be friendly,
and this example lias been
a new policy, and the "Yoro- of 18 yen per month, including allowances, followed by the Chinese and she has not yet
zu" declares that he only picked on the and all agree that they deserve better treat- even severed diplomatic relations with Ger-
faults and mistakes of the former Cabi- ment in every respect. The ever-growing- many.
net, and attributed the inactivity of the decrease of application is a source of The paper says tha| the reason England,
present Cabinet to the faults of the Oku- anxiety for the authorities and yet they
1

France, Italy, Russia and Japan wished that

ma Cabinet. find consolation in the fact that applicants China would join the Entente is not be-
At this important and critical moment of recent years are growing serious in cause of the assistance China can give, to
'

when the whole world is in the vortex of their the allied forces,, but simply because they
purpose, as most of them intend to
great war, such a slow and undecided devote themselves to the police for life. desired that German influence in China
the
should be driven out. There are at present
policy will bring no benefit to Japan and It is said that the age of police con-
3,817 Germans, and 276 German firms in
the Japanese. There have been many stables averages 25 or 26, and few police-
China, and the total German investment in
€abinets in the history of modern
men are on the wrong side of thirty now- China is said to be 256,760,000 dollars. The
Japan, but the paper says there was never a-days, though there was
a time when paper hopes that the Germans will be en-
a Cabinet that did not possess its own many tirely driven out of China, but China must
of them were beyond thirty or
policy, nor one so long undecided as to its
sever the diplomatic relations with Germany
thirty-five. The resignation of policemen
attitude to important foreign and stata
takes place more frequently in provincial first.
affairs.
districtsthan in towns as constables in the The " Nichinichi " regrets that the Chinese
Beading the speech of Count Terauchi, Government followed the advice of the
country are apt' to be made important
the paper thought that he might be con- United States Government and did not pay
figures among innocent folks, the result
fused in the bran, but listening to the any attention to the advice given by Japan.
being that they often bacome men of self-
address of Baron Goto, it can not help be- She followed the United States in her po-
importance and throw up the service when licy towards China, and she is now neither
lieving that this statesman was mentally
they see a fair offer to obtain a post of a friend nor an enemy of Germany, but her
wrong. Both addresses proved that they
more importance. Applicants to join the undecided policy will not be welcomed by
do not realize the importance and duty of
force are usually deficient in Kyoto, Osa- either Germany or the Entente. Japan and
their positions, and the patriotic citizens
ka, Yokohama, Kobe and Tokyo. The feome of the Entente powers advised China
of the country will not, bear the existence
full strength required by the Metropolitan to join the Entente, but she did not pay
of such a Cabinet. any attention to the question.
Police board is 5,532. About 70 recruits
join the force every month. The paper regrets that the Japanese po-
licy towards China has been a failure and
TROUBLE FEARED IN MUKDEN
Japan was Dot able to bring China to the
of the 28th army division, t^en tried to side of Japan and the Entente, but allowed
The Mukden correspondent of the "To- make the oosition of Governor Chang Tso- her to follow the United States.
kyo Asahi," in a recent article, gives details lin, unsupportable
by accusing him of betray-
of the quarrels going on in high official ing them, his former associates in
the days
circles of the Mukden Military Govern- AVIATION PESSIMISM
when tSiey were together in adversity, and
ment of China. He says Chang Tso-lin, General Tang entertained the ambition
:

Military Governor of Mukdeni taking to usurp the position of commander of The Tokyo "Asahi" regrets that the
"warning from the recent Chengchiatun' the 27th army division which Mr. Chang
two aeroplanes of the Tokorozawa Avia-
affair appointed Wang Yung-Chiang now occupies, besides his military gover- tion Corps took six days to fly to the Lake
Superintendent of Police of the Mukden norship. Mr. Wang left Mukden and it
Suwa, and although the weather was dis-
Province in the hopes of reforming the now staying at his home. A number of agreeable, it is evident that the aviation
police administration. Mr. Wang did his military officers have tried to mediate be- of Japan is far behind that of European
best to contribute to the betterment of the tween Governor Chang and General Tang.
nations. iNot only are Army aviators not
pol'ce administration in Mukden by Their kind offices were refused. General skilful in handling aeroplanes, but the
punishing soldiers found gambling. The Feng Lin-ko, who is in alliance with military aeroplanes are all of the old style
first man arraigned was Tsung Lo-feng, General Tang took offence at this. It is
and model. The Government sent several
a regimental commander. This action generally believed t'hat General Eeng feels Army pilots to France to study the art of
greatly enraged' Brigadier-General Tang no dissatisfaction at the punishment meted flying, but not knowing the French lan-
Wang-lin, of the 53rd brigade, who is a out to the men under him in connection guage, these officers tried to learn
relative of Tsung. General Tang went so with the Chengchiatun affair. He is, how- the difficult art without understanding
far as to try to force Mr. Wang to re- ever, taking every possible measure to French. The paper says the Government
sign, but failed. Mr. Wang accused Gene- tfhe power of Governor Chang, and and the public should become more in-
cripple
ral Tang of expected that the quarrels between terested in aviation, and give proper and
making too free with juridical it is

and police rights. General Tang, in con- the two factions will culminate in trouble substantial encouragement to aviators,
junction with Commander Feng Bin-ko, in Mukden sooner or later. militarv or otherwise.
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February 24, 1917 •v. 227

DR. SQYEDA TO HEAD CHAMBER OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL TOKYO L. & M. SOCIETY

COMMERCE
Two goals each was Iho result of a hotly Two dramatic sketches '
The iVifect
It h;isboe n decided that Dr. Juichi So- Wife" and "Back
contested soccer gamo, on last Saturday, at to the Laud," given by
yeda will succeed to Mr. Buyei Nakano,
President of lllie Tokyo Chamber of Com- lkebukuro. Tho teams were tho Tokyo their author Mrs. .1. W. Robertson Scott,
humvc, who has recently announced hifl A.F.C. and the boys of the Toshima Shi- were th c principal featureg of the Febru-
resolution to retire. Baram Sakatani was
han Cakko. Tho first half of the gamo' ary meaMng Tokyo LiUcrary
expected as most likely |to succeed Mr. of ihc and
disappointing one to watch as tho
Nakano. but it is said ithat he would not was a j

Musical Society held on

ball was up in tho air such a lot, and nei- Monday night at
accept the
offer. The selection of Mr.
N'akanoV successor has been under con- ther side seemed able to settle down. Cf tho Scimei Hoken Kyokai Building.
sideration by Baron Shibusawa and Mr. the actual chances missed, the visitors must I

While a large circle of people in Tokyo

Nakaino. The two bus ne S s magnates have bo found guilty on three occasions, the
j

secured (the consent of Dr. Soyeda, so that worst offender being Koscoo. The School and Yokohama arc aware of the re-
they announced his selection before Messrs. though having more of the game than putation a nd fame of Mrs.
Robertson Scott
Fujiyama) and Sugiwara, Vice-Presiderais their opponents never gave Duer much
as a sfluden:; of social problems and also as
of the Chamber, and others at the Tokyo
anxiety in the first half and half-time ar- & talented theatrical
Chamber of Commerce yesterday morning. performer, her
rived with the score love all.
The selection met with unanimous approval. friends in Tokyo have not had many op-
After the usual interval, the game,
The formal election of the President and portunities to admire her performances.
other official took place on Wednesday. restarted in sensational fashion, the School
However, last evening at the Scimei Ho-
Dr. Soyeda is )he proprietor of the forwards attacking in earnest, and soon
"Hochi," on e of Tokyo's greatest papers registering a goal from the foot of OnodO, kera Kyokai Building, the members of the
anid a special member of the Tokyo Cham- the inside left, after Duer had stopped Tokyo Literary and Musical Socieity and
ber of Commerce. He was the President the first shot. their friends were charmed with the excel-
of the Imperial Governmerilt Railways in The home team continued to have mat- lent impersonification of the various char-
the Okuma Ministry and was also once the ters all their own way for some time, and
acters in the two sketches,' without the aid
President of th e Industral Bank of Japan. Allen and Haigh
were frequently badly of costumes and properties.
The miame of Dr. Soyeda is well-known
bustled. Eventually, however, a good!
both at home and abroad, especially in Mrs. Robertson Scott has wonderful con-
centre by Koscoe enabled Curtis to make
America where he visited as the representa- In a second
tive of the Japane e Union of Chambers of
matters level with a clever shot from a trol of facial expresses.
she becomes, a young girl, old woman and
Commerce. Dr. Soyeda in an interview volley. For some time both sides battled even a man, and her action is truly real-
1

w?th the press yes er day said: hard for the lead and within 12 minutes istic in every In 'The :
small detail.
"I am at bottom a journalist. In the; of time the school got it. An individual Perfect Wife" she kept the audience
Okurna Mimicry I wa s appointed presi- run by the Captain, Ando, in which he laughing with the comical inciden s of the
dent of the Imperial Government Railways beat both the backs and the goal-keeper family, and especially at the well imper-
and in view of the coronation I accepted called forth loud applause. It certainly sonified servant. In ths piece she imper-
the post to render my" humble service to
was the finest episode of the game and sonates George, the husband and a Town
the State. On the fall of the Okuma deserved
to win the match. The fates, Councillor, his wife, Janey and Margaret,
Cabinet, however, I resigned and returned
however, were against it, as within half the old Scots servant.
to journalism. Baron S'hibusawa, and Mr. The second sketch, "Back to the Land"
Nakano hav e earne~fly urged me to as- a minute of time, Wood kept up bis was equally excellent, and in this piece,
sume the presidency of the Tokyo_ Cham- average by netting from a pass from
jMrs. Robertson Scott, impersonified thir-
ber of Commerce, hut I was anxious to Curtis, anid the game ended in a draw.
different persons so perfectly that the
recommend Baron Sakatamri. The offer has The teams were School: Goal, Shimi- te,en
I

audience had no difficulty in identifying

again come to me and I am naturally at dzu; Backs, Kitzumedzaka, TJchida;
a loss what to do, in view of the heavy Half-backs Ito, Asaka, Hozeno; Forwards each one.
'responsibility that will devolve on my Besides the sketches by Mrs. Robertson
Yamazaka, Hayashi, Ando, Onoda, Tsu- Scott,
shoulders when I become the president of I two songs each by Mr. I. L. Gimson
rumaki. j"The Longshoreman" and "The Drum
the chamber even nursed aS it is by Baron
I am con-
Tokyo A.F.C.:—Goal W. Y. Duer, Major," and by Mrs. W. D. Cameron's and
Shibusawa' and Mr. Nakano.
.

tended with my lot -'n th e fourth estate and

Backs, W. Haigh (Captain) L. ,V- Miss S!truthers' plaving add?d much to the
even though I succeed to Mr. Nakamo I Allen; Half-backs, W. J. Davies, pleasure of the evening.
shall never inrn.awav from journalism." W. H. Elwin, H. C. Spackman;
Forwards, N. K. Eoscoe, S. Heas-
PRICE OF DRINKS GOES HIGHER IN JAPAN lett, A. Buckney, A. E. Wood, A. G,
Curtis.
Consequent upon the general advance Referee Mr. J. S. Willes.
in the prices of various commodities the
brewers in Tokyo have decided as the re- the increase
in the exportation of Japan-
sult of their recent conference to raise ese beer to foreign countries. The total
the prices of beer and other mon-alcoholic volume of bottled beer exported dur'ng last When a post-
beverages such as cider, citron, Hirano card will
year was 100,000 cases, wfhich is about ten
water etc. by 25 per cent, on and after bring free
per cent, of the entire volume brewed in
samples of
Feb. 27. This was announced on Saturday Japan. Japan one of the greatest sellers
is
(

to the public and it is not expected that of beer to China, the Straits Settlements CUTICURA]
customers will grudge this increase. The etc. and it is interesting to learn that SOAP
demand for home-made beer is very heavy there is a constant shipment of Japanese
at present amd is apparently becoming and Ointment
beer to Salonika now. The "Yomiuri"
heavier montkty, so that the increase of says that during last year about 40,000 which give
the price of beer has been anticipated as cases of beer (each one contains 4 dozen quick relief
inevitable among well-informed quarters. bottles) were sent to the allied fronts in
and point to
speedy cure
The prevailing economic prosperity in Salonika from Japan. It is- grat'fying to
when all else
Japan is said to have made the general note concludes the "Yomiuri" that the
fails Why not
dematnd for beer heavy and it is said thatgallant soldiers and' officers of the Allies
the total volume of Japanese beer brewed fighting for the sake of humanity and
during last year! was five times as big justice against the HunJ forces can in-
as that in normal years. vigorate and refresh! themselves with a
Such a great activity in Japan's brew- 'bottle of Japamese beer in their trenches
TRY CUTICURA
For free sample each address post-card:
ing industry, however, is partly due to after an engagement with the enemy.
F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Charterhouse
Sq., London. Sold everywhere.
 228 gHfltifflgttigpr THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [February 24, 19 17

AMERICAN RED CROSS BAZAAR WAS arrive, and for some time they filled most potted flowers and other articles in the
SUCCESS Unfortu/nately Children's Garden was also large.
of the available space.

KOKUSAI SPECIAL SEBVIOE there was little left to interest them as The climax of success was reached when
most of the articles offered for sale were
Tokyo, Feb. 19.— While the full returns the Ball was opened at mime o'clock. The
of European and American makes. One
of the American Bed Cross Bazaar are not
of the ladies assisting at the Bazaar ex- American Ambassador and Mrs. Guthrie
yet a-t hand, enough is now known to make pressed her regret that there were not
formally opened the ball. The entire
it certain that a total well over 10,000.00 more articles to interest the Japanese pub-
yen will be the reward of ithose who so in- lie. diplomatic community, leaders in Tokyo
defatigably and so unselfishly worked for
As soon as the Tea Garden was opened Society and many visitors from Yokoha-
this splendid addition to the Bed Cross
Funds in England and France. at three o'clock, the pressure on the ball
ma were present. It was the largest ball
In this achievement the members of the room was relieved. As on the first day,
General Committee of th e Bazaar, but more the tea room was a good source of revenue, held in Tokyo for some time as was
particularly the ladies whose names appear and until the room was closed at 6 o'clock generally acclaimed a great success.
as heads of the various sub-committees, feel all the tables were kept occupied.
that a very large, if not indeed the very The special features of the after- When Mrs. Ollie James suggested the
largest share of the credit belongs to the noon were the two concerts. The first idea of the Bag Bazaar, she probably never
Japanese ladies who co-operated. It is
concert was opened by the singing of the
conceded that without their a d no such re- prologue to "Pagliacci" by Mr. Funabashi dreamed that it would meet with such a
sult could possibly have been hoped, for at three o'clock, and he was followed by
with Mrs. Moss at success, even though it was carried out
"The Beauty Boor.lh,"
Miss Angus who rendered charming
a re-
the head, assisted by Mrs. Irons, Mrs. Kado-
Miss Trotzig, on a much larger scale than the
original
no, and Mrs. Komoro was undoubtedly one
citation). violin solo by A
of the great successes of the whole fair, and a duet by Miss
Mollison and Mr. Roberts, plan made by Mrs. James.
here as elsewhere, the Japanese were re- a song by Mr. Martyr, two songs by Miss Late in tibe night it was not known to
sponsible largely for the results. Hanashima, a dance by Madame Pamies,
Similarly t'he presence of Mrs. S. Matsu- an Irish song by Mr. Brady, and another
what extent the American Red Cross funds
kata on the "Doll Booih' with Mrs. Nishi- song by Mr. Roberts followed. The Irish would be swelled by the success of the
mura aind Ss M
Yamata Mrs. Shiohara;
and song "The Tipperary Christening" by Mr. Bag Bazaar, but it is certain that the
IMIrs. Fujikura, Mrs. Taka-
who assisted Brady waj especially well received. amount obtained far exceeded that anti-
mine at' the wonderful
.
White Elephanjt
At the beginning of the second eon..ert cipated by the committee. Much praise
Booth Mrs. Nagai, Mrs. Imanishi and Miss
;
wh>ch started at 5.30, Mrs. Schaffner sang is due to the committee and
Nitobe on "The Vanity Fair" booth added three interesting songs. After Miss Molli- ladies of Tokyo and Yokohama who has
largely to ;(he receipts. In the cases of assisted at the Bazaar and made such
son and Mr. Roberts had sun 5 another it
these lad es, as in thatt of Mrs. Akaboshi the two sketches written by Mrs.
duet, a wonderful success. Not only has the
and Mijs Matsukata, in the tea garden' Bazaar collected a large amount of money
Robertson Scott were given. "A Perfect
candy booth, their own countrymen aad
Wife" and "Back to the Laind" both held for the American Red Cross in France
their friends of all nationalities liberally
flocked to their support. More particular- the audience spell-bound with interest. and England, but the affair brought the
ly remarkable however, was the lavish ex- Madame Pamies danced! daintily, and Mr. people of all 'nations together with the
pend tur e of money at this Bazaar by Jap- Brady once again sang "The Tipperary
; same aim of helping the fighters on the
anese men of all classes and especially the ending European front
Christening," the entertainment Thus many Japanese
male relatives of the Japanese kdies con-
with a ballet by Miss Wooten amd Miss ladies and girls had their first opportunity
cerned and interested. Mollison. of showing their sentiments towards the
The Kokusai Ndws Agency has been ask- The fortune-teller's booth, was well 6oldiers of the Allies fightiing for their
ed to express the gratitude of a number of patronized last Saturday. Tire sale of homes as well as for the interest of Japan.
(tthe committees to the Japanese
newspapers
of Tokyo, which gave liberally of their
valuable space and certainly helped largely
Those who des re to make
:

in the results.
ifhis acknowledgment feel that
this Bazaar
has done something more than add to the
finances of the
the mutual good
Cross. It has increased
Red
understanding, of all peo-
and
Variety ol Uses.
ples of all nationalities resident, here
has given to the Americans, more especial-
The uses to which LEA & PERRINS' m
ly,an increased sense of the loyalty of the
SAUCE can be put are innumerable.
m
Japanese to their allies and their friends. A
At Luncheon, Dinner or Supper, it

The Committee of the American Bag is the ideal sauce for Roast Meats,
«
frr
Bazaar wished that the ball room of the Fish, Game, Cheese, Salad, etc.
Imperial Hotel were twice larger, as it In the Kitchen, it is indispensable to the
was found to be too small to accommodate cook for flavouring Soups, Stews, Gravies, m
the immense crowd that Bazaar visited the Minced Meat, etc. ^ a
last Saturday. Late in the afternoon and In India, a favourite "Pick-me-up" is Lea &
early evening, there was not even room Perrins' Sauce with Soda-water.
to move and it was an impossibility to
approach some of the booths. If populari- m y*
ty and) the large number of attendants are
any signs of success, there is no doubt that
the Bazaar accomplished it. m * t
It being Saturday, and the weather
warm and pleasant, all through the morn-
ilng and afternoon, the room was filled
with eager people. Some of them struggled' The Original aad Genuine
for over one hour to approach the Doll WORCESTERSHIRE.
Booth and purchase one or two tiny dolls.
In the afternoon, a large number of
Japanese school girls and ladies began to
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TOKYO. MARCH 3, 19.7. Vol. I.XV.

The Japan Weekly Mail The withdrawal of deposits from the

WEEKLY EDITION
3SCEWS & NOTES Deutsche-Asiatische Bank in Peking has-
reached tens of thousands of dollars s'nee
the general run was started there in con-
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. The reconstruction and extension of the
nection with fch'e impending diplomatic
railway station of- Osaka has been postponed
crisis between Ch na and Germany, sayg a
for the present.
dispatlch from Dairen.

THE JAPAN MAIL A Mukden paper states that Koreans em- In consideration of a petition made by the
ployed in railway work in Siber'a have raised Yokohama Chamber of Commerce, the rail-
AND
a war fund amongst themselves and con- way authorities in Tokyo have consented to
THE JAPAN TIMES tributed it to 'the Russian Government. run one extra train from April 1 'to October
31 between Higashi Kanagawa and Ifachioji,
X)TH WEEKLY EDITIONS in order to facilitate the transportation of
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 The educational authorities are planning silk
goods.
to impiove the system of education at the
ONE YEAR Yen io.oo elementary schools % fishing villages. The
now regulations will be put in force from Pour Japanese military officers were receiv-
April 1. ed in audience by King George on Saturday,
when the King was pleaded to decorate Ihem,
says a London dispatch to the "Nichnichi."
The Home Department has decided to in- These Japanese officers are Major-General
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
sist on uniform percentage of 3 per cent, Inagaki, Major Sudzumura, and Captains
Single copies ....Sen 15 each of fat in mvlk sold for consumption. The Tsunoda and Tani.
matter will be referred to the Central
„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each
Sanitary Association.
One month Sen
The town of Miyadzu, and the villages of
.50
Kurita, Yoshidzu, Iwataki, Fuchu, Yoro,
Three months Yen 1.50 According to the latest census taken by and Hioki, in Kyoto prefecture were visited
Six months Ven 3,00 the authorities concerned, the population of by a snowfall on Monday, which is reported
Seoul was 252,811 at the end of last year. to be still continuing. Traffic and communica-
One year Yen 6.00 It is said that of the number, natives from tions in those districts have been entirely
Japan proper were 67,030. suspended since Thursday morning.

CONTENTS Railway traffic on the section between

The Tokyo metropolitan police board is
Isojima and Maoroshi, on the Ganyetsu
in conference with the prosecutors' bureau
New? and Notes 129 railway line, has been suspended since
o'j wlhat step s to i ke to prevent violations
Feb. 21 owing to an avalanche. It is re-
x ...... 131 of the law at the coming election.
ported that heavy snow is still falling in eand date will probably have to furnish a
Eaclh

'England Expects a Decision at Sea. . 131 the district. maximum estimate for his outlay on enter-
Tightening British Blockade 132 taining and transporting his agents.
The railway service between Nofu andj
Mystery of Two Ships Lost Off Co-
Tsutsuishi on the Hokuroku line which! The report set afloat alt the end of last)
lombo 132 was interrupted owing to the recent land month that M. Rodin was lying critically ill
reported ia now completely confuted by a report t'o
The European War 1S3 slide has been resumed, but it is
there is still a fear of another land-slip hand that at the very time the report reach-
Latest News of Piracy Declaration by
occurring. ed Japan the famous sculptor who is 76 years
old, was exulting in the possession of a newly-
Germany 134
acquired bride, many years his junior.
President Wilson's Address to Congress 130 Mr. Ilattori, director of the Oriental
Cotton Spinning company in Nagoya, has
Germany's Ruthless Submarimsm Note 138
contributed the sum of 10,000 yen for
The city electric bureau of Tokyo 'has
recently decided to more rigorously en.orce
Russian Parliament has Reassembled. 139 sanitary purpose in the city of Nagoya.
the regulations relating to the use of elec-
.

It is said that a case of bubonic plague

King George S peaks on East and West 139 tric lamps by the citizens in order to pre-
broke out in his family sometime ago. vent use of electricity without payment of
Idaho's Anti- Alien Bill 140
proper charges.
Voices of the Press 141 The test of the bullet-proof armour in- It is a well-known fact that in the past
vented by Mr. Chosaku Chiba, of Takejima- the city electric authorities 'have been apt
Yokohama C. k A.C. hold Annual
cho, Koishikawa-ku, city was carried out at to overlook the cases in which the c tizens
Meeting 142 the range at Omori near Tokyo belonging have used more powerful lampk than they
to the Imperial Small-gun Firing Associa- pay for. But from now onward the abuses
Tokyo A.P.C. Win Again 144
Sunday. The results were of this kind will, it is hoped, prove impossi-
tion on. last
A Successful Concert. 144 satisfactory. ble. .
 130 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL March 3, 1917
As the result of negotiations between the The remains of two guns, which are sup-
Governments of Japan and China, the Pe- CORRESPONDENCE
posed to have been once placed in position
king Government will send 13 military
on the ramparts in Yokohama by the Sho-
officers to this country shortly. These Chi- THE REV. MCCALEB AND FLAGS
nese officers are below the rank of major' gunate government at the time when the port
and will enter the Military college, the was first opened for commercial intercourse,
,

[To tuk Editoe of tile "Japan Times"]

'Artillery school and the cavalry academy in have been dug out
Tokyo.
recently at Nos. 59 and
68 in Yamate-cho, Yokohama.
Sir: In reference to the Cedent dis- —
These his- turbance
at Zoshigaya Gakuin will you
toric remains are now kept in the Moto-
Consequent upon the advance in prices of kindly allow me to say in the first place
various necessar
the cost of stationery
es, machi elementary school in the neighbour-
goods is also on the steady increase to the
that, in as much as there is no law de-
hood and will shortly be formally installed in
grievance of school children. Pencils, writ- manding that the flags be hoisted on na-
the school if permission is given by the city
ing brushes, pens and so forth have been tional holidays, it has not been our custom
authorities.
doubled in price compared with before the them on
to hoist all occasions, but mainly
war. Pencil erasers wh eh was quoted at one
sen a piece are now sold for upwards of 3
on New Year's Day and His Imperial
Mr. Samuel Gompers, Pres'dent of the
sen. Majesty's birthday. On the latter occa-
American Federation oi Labour, who has sion I not infrequently
read such scrip-
We are courteously informed by the Ma- abandoned h's proposed Krip to Japan on ture portions as Rom. 13 1
nager of the Chartered Bank's branch at account of America's severance of rela-
7 regarding : —
Yokohama that he received on Saturday tions the Christian's duty to the "powers that
with Germany, sent a lengthy cable
last telegraph c advice from the Head Office be."
in London that the Chartered Bank of India to Mr. Sudzuki, President of the Yuaikai, No friction has ever risen over the above
Australia & China including constituents! the Japanese Labour Union, on last Sun-
custom till now. Many of my neighbors
and staff have subscribed £4,885,000 to the
day. In his telegram Mr. Gompers strongly
new War Loan, of which £2,370,000 is new do not hoist the flags on national holidays.
money. encouraged the members of the Yuaikai to My reason for not doing so except on the
do their best to maintain the cordial friend- two occas'ons mentioned, was because they
The Osaka prefectural authorities will ship between America
and Japan and to seemed to contain an element of ancestor
shortly issue an order prohibit ng the use of
water in the rivers located in the cholera- effect the satisfactory solution of all the worship, a point on which the Japanese
infected d'stricts in the prefecture. The outstanding problems between the two themselves are divided. "When requested
rivers which are to b^ put under the ban are countries. by the students to raise the flags on Kigen-
the Aji, Kizu, and Shirinashi. To relieve setsu I suggested that it was an act of
the inconvenience felt in consequence of th's It has been discovered that serious damage worship. On this the students were
measure twenty-one stations for supplying has been done 'to the Imperial v
11a at Oda-
divided, some admitt ng that it was,- while :

water will be established. wara by white ants, wh ch have also wrought others said it was only a memorial. One
havoc in the Nijo Detached Palace in Kyoto young man went so far as to say it was
The comm'ttee which has bean appointed and the Imperial villa at Kamakura recently. not only worship but that Jimmu Tenno
to inquire into the cause of the explosion of The damage is said As a Christian
to be so serious that the was greater than Christ.
the battle-cruiser Tsukuba is making inves- entire bull: of the foundation of the Imperial this put me in a very embarrassing posi-
tigations, but the pesult of the inquiry has villa has been eroded by ants to the extent tion. Without my consent however the
not yet been given out. The possibility of of necessitating immediate repairs, and the
students went ahead and hoisted the flag3
refloating the sunken battle-cruiser however Bureau of Construction in
the Imperial on their own responsibility and they re-
has been settled and as decided at the Cabi- Household Department is reported to have
mained out all day with no objection from
net conference the other day work will soon decided to start shortly repair work on a
be started. The estimated outlay i3 40,000 big scale and commence the extermination me.
yen.
On Monday morn'ng
following I went!
of the pests.
to two of my
neighbors, former students
The Osaka nrnt has already minted of Zoshigaya Gaku'n, for consultation.
1,200.000 five sen copper co'ns o!" the new It is reported that Dr. Sun Yat-sen will They succeeded in convincing me that there
type with a hole in the ce' tre. On Feb. 23 establish a bank with a capital of three was no element of worship in Kigensetsu
the mint authorities delivered coinage million yen, and Mr. Kuhara, mine and on my behalf wont to the students
valued at 15,000 yen to the Osaka branch magnate of Osaka has been consulted by with my apology and sought a reconcilia-
of the Bank of Japan. It is reported that Dr. Sun upon the new enterprise. Dr. tion, but without effect.
each month 'hereafter the new coin's to the Sun' is counting upon the payment of With me it was not a question of respect-
amount of 15,000 yen will be handed out ing tho flag of my adopted country, for
2,700,000 yen which he demanded of the
to the bank in Osaka which will distribute this I have ever held to be a Christian
Chinese Government as expenses spent in
to the public as the occasion requires duty, but the only question was, Should
the third revolution, and it is believed that
Mr. Kuhara will also invest ira the new I be required to ivarship the Japanese
A
two weeks' exhibition of agricultural
bank of Dr. Sun. ancestors ?
products representative of the Tokyo pre I even went beyond what I considered
The plan of the new Bank is to establish
fecture, including the Idzu islands, will be fair in the hope of reconciling the young
branch offices throughout Japan as well as
held at Takrnodai, Uyeno at the beginning men, but, though assisted by many friends,
in China.
of October, under the auspices of the To- our efforts were unavailing. It was im-
kyo Agricultural Society, supported by possible to accept their counter proposals.
the Tokyo prefectural authorities. The A
plan is now being mooted to establ sh a As a result, having given us all a bad
Idzu islands will contribute camelia oil, reformatory in Seoul for the education of name, they went out. But, "being reviled
pigs, depraved Korean youngsters. The scheme
bananas, vegetables, oxen, horses, we bless being persecuted we endure ; be-
;

eheep and fowls. has been launched at the instance of Mr. For, "when he
ing defamed we entreat."
Miyada'te, chief of the police station in Seoul,
was reviled he reviled not again; when
Prince Hsiu, of the former Manchu court and others and he is now in Osaka to inspect he suffered he threatened not; but com-
the reform work of refractory children there.
of China, who has been reported to intend mitted himself to him that judgeth righte-
It is said that there can be found now no
coming over to Japan where his three sons ously.'''
reformatory in Korea where each year shows
and one daughter are receiving educat on, a tendency towards the increase of depraved Such are the follies of njfssfuided vnu'th.
is said to have abandoned his proposed trip.
children, and it isf a matter of urgent neces- It is to b© hoped that with the coming of

It is paid that he has suspended his plan sity to establish such institutions i n Korea. the years will come °rea* r wisdom.
n

in order to avoid any misunderstanding There will be accommodation for about 100 Most Sincerely Yours,
(Sd.) J. M. MoCaieu
Rt this 'time when the question of restoring boys and girls at the Seoul reformatory,
the Manchu dynasty is being discussed in which is to be established with generous Zo^hieaya Gakuin,
certain quarters. donations from Japanese and Koreans.. Feb. '26, 1917.
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March 3. I9'7l THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL

ENGLAND EXPECTS A DECISION at 4,000 and conceding t'he German nm\i great body of American people apparently
mum of 1,000 submarines. acquiesce in the statement that represent!
AT SEA the war oh u terrible European pqnahjbla
Similarly if (i crrflfcny could turn loose
\vher Do great fore* s of rigbj and wrong
her undersea Heel without bothering about are gmppl ng with each other, where tSo
London, Jan. 28. —Confidence in the
sci law us interpreted by the Uniled ideals of civilization ar e at stake, u Imtk
Lloyd George Ministry wa s stimulated last States, and with lie bar purpose of sink- I
ihe future of humanity and all the sonetf-
week by tin* getting together of the allied ing every ship bound iies pi (iff) aro no more imperilled by the
for an English port,
Victory of on e B'de than of the other.
navies, which in the past had lacked "0- siiie might reduce Kngland
by starval on. "Therefore, say s this large, body of Ame-
ordination; and there are signs of intense, The British public is slow to take alarm, rican opinion: 'Let us get it over as soon
if unadvcrtised, activity at the Admiralty but s possible.' It is to be ''eared that th>B
it is i
n the air that the last desperate
that fit into the generally accepted theory stroke aboiq to fah.
is Aside from the
feeling in America of indifference to the

of a'n impending trial of strength between ellect on the war and the consequences to mora] issues and impatience a the continu- |,

tine human stomach, both of wh ch might

ance of the war has very largely nci eased.
Britain and Germany that will test t)he

be serious, there s a dramatic interest in

"I wa s in America during the first nine
fepnparative resources of the two countries i
months of the war. J wa s glad to watch
tlie challenge to the Briton in his own par-
on. ami particularly under, the sea. Visi- the gradual crystallizing of all that is best
ticular aqueous element, and it is worthy
bility of preparations i not needed to give remaik and soundest in American op nion in favour
:

s of that n the t'iiird year of the war I

of our cause, due not to anything ihat was

warning of the eonniet that may prove the it is on sea rather
than on land that Ger-
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many i a putting forth her offensive. sa'd from th e British s de, for no:hing war
last phase of the war. The deadliest sea
paid, but to unansweiable arguments by
The Government stood its first test last
attack ever offered by one great country such Americans as Joseph H. Choate,
week, wilien lh e Labour Party, in conven-
and th e most resolute defense ever made tion at Manchester, proclaimed
j

James M. Beck, Eliihu, Root, Theodort

it s adhesion
future Roosevelt and olhers, .and also to the
by another seem staged by an overwhelm >i>g vote.
for a so Mr. Asquith
was supposed to have a sort of proprietor- martyrdom of Belg'um.
near that it may be only to-morrow.
"I met with instances of unscrupulous
Two Western nations are resorting des- ship in this field; but a year ago hi s Gov-! German misrepresentation and journalistic
eminent was indorsed by a vote of five to i

perately to the oriental method of stangu- one. wihereas

Lloyd George had six to one forgery of fact. When I proposed to con-
'

lation —
Britain by blockade, and Germany last week. tradict them I was d Sf.uadod by American

by submarine. While tfhe Asquith Govern- The action of the convention was sig- f rends, 'hot them alone.' wa*s advised. I

nificant n view of the prophecies of labour's 'Vo n Bernstorff and Dernbutg are your
ment waited Germany got ready her under- The American people will
insubordination. Much credit is due to' best friends.
sea fleet', whose numbers are estimated by the 11 presenta lives of labour in the Cabi- judge between you and Germany.'
some as h'gh as 800, moat of them sub- :net Henderson. Wa r dle, and Hodge — "How are the American people judging
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marine cruisers built to operate far from who lhave thus vindicated th e Pr me Min- between us and Germany to-day? 1 was in
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|i,«ter's judgment of men. These three New York when the new s ox die sinking
their base. Opposed to this attack is the
made an open and bold fight before the of the Lusitania came. I witnessed the
raditional blue water policy of Britain,
convention at Manchester, with the result great and magnanimous outburst of anger,
which has produced the greatest, fleet ever that the opposition, led by Philip Snow- horror and detestat on that followed. I can
assembled under one flag, manned by a den and Ramsay Macdonald, was snowed not think it is the same nation that now
personnel in Which every sailor and officer
under. With labour formally committed seems inclined to' bid us halt and shake
and undoubtedly sympatbet c, the present iiands with tho hand that has done murder,
is true to type, and commanded by a com-
Government, ha s surmounted the first me- rape, every abominable cruelty and crime
bination of 'brains, skill, and dasih. Car- nace to the stability from within. While and patch up a niggling, precarious peace
son. Jellicoe, and Beatty. with such re- the labour people were not modest in claim- that w 11 betray our common civilization.
sources, ought to piove themselves unbeat-
ing what they wanted during and after "What is 'tide reason for lbi8 gradual
the war, th e Manchester Convention recom- change of feeling among he great part 1

able.
mended ifg self-seek nsr by it? breadth of of the American people? The best of them
The unknown quantity is whether the view as well as its patriotism, and has left are still with u^, mor e devoted than ever to
enemy has stolen a march on the old Gov- a comparatively good impression." our common cause. The best minds in
America know surely that we are fight-
ernment, which delayed while every ship-
ag their batiks as We are fighting our own.
yard in Germany worked ceaselessly. At URGES VIGOROUS BRITISH PUBLICITY CAM- Many thousands of heroic Americans aro
the present rate the U-boats are wearing PAIGN IN U. S.
now fighting our ha; ties and dying in our
down merchant tonnage faster than jf is ranks, winning renown that all nations will
being replaced. The new Department of The following letter by Henry Arthur be proud, some day, to share, but why are
the playwright, appears in the the great masses of Americans so cold and
hipping, under Sir Joseph Maclay, is Jones,
London "Times": "The letter which you indifferent?
pplying itself stTenuou s ly to organizing "The German press campaign in America
published from C. F. Campbell, urging the
shipbuilding. All facilities are to be used necessity for a v'goroug British publicity lias been constantly and uusciupulously
for building small cargo boats in large campaign in America, needs to be acted
pursued, aided by every device of chicanery
Perhaps no greater and misrepresentation. It has succeeded in
numbers and turning them out quickly. upon without delay.
calamity could now befall civilization than blinding and befogging many Americans in
'Parts are to be standardized and widely
an active estrangement of America and Central and Western Amer ca who are re-
scattered facilities assembled at convenient Great Britain. mote from the war and not directly con-
en ties, thu s tearing another leaf from "There seems a danger that America will cerned.

Germany's book. lend her support to bring about a 'hasty and "We have no need of lies and mispre-
impotent conclusion of the conflict. The sentations. We have only to rehearse the
The Government is not taking the pub- vividly 'home to
successive notes of President Wilson have plain facts to bring them
lic into its confidence regarding tthe arm- g'ven Englishmen thg impression that be Americans. I am persuaded we shall gain
ing of merchantmen, which might prove a is not merely neutral between the Allies their verdict upon these two
main count's:
"F'rst, the Allies ar e fighting for the
ital element submarine defense and Germany, but neutral between right
in the
wrong, between the foulest and blood- cause of fundamental European and Ame-
programme. Here England comes up ag- and rican civilization.
iest tyranny that ever tried to bestride the
ainst America, as Germany does in respect earth and the hard-set peoples who are "Second, there can be no compromise
to sinking at sight. If England can aim agonizing to overthrow it. with crime, and there: or e no peace without

forward and abeam as well as that his private attitude victory.

aft. she can "I don't say
different from Ms public "In the interest of good understanding
in time enable each merchantman to
qu'te meet may not b
America and Great Britain, dur-
attitude as stamped upon his public utter- between
the attacking submarine on equal fight-
ances, bii- President Wilson's public utter- ing the anxious
months to come, let us see
mea- the plain facts in our cafe laid before all
ing lerms. thus giving her a strength of ances undoubtedly command. i n large
approval of hi countrymen. A Americans without delay."
four to one, counting her merchant fleet sure, the s
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U2 BB93M6ffL*l THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, [March 3, 1^17

TIGHTENING BRITISH BLOCKADE MYSTERY OF TWO SHIPS LOST ONE MORE PHANTOM SHIP IS ABROAD AGAIN
OFF COLOMBO A week ago, the Navy Department
'An official dispatch from London received was in receipt of a dispatch reporting the
at the Foreign Office says that the British
appearance of an enemy vessel off Colom-
A Kure dispatch says that th e cause of bo, which had attacked taid sunk a Bri-
government has issued a Privy Council ordi- the sinking of the two British steamers off
tish steamer o n the 17th. The navy autho-
nance under date of February 1G relatve to Joloinbo some time ago has been ascer- rities at once issued orders to the Japan-
trading with the enemy by shipping, witli a tained as the result of the investigaiion ese warship s detailed m those waters to
view to making more eifecuve Britain's made by th e naval authorises. No details, ascertain details and take necessary steps.
blockade as a means to compete w.th the re- however, can be given as the publication of Another telegram was received on Feb. 23
cent German declaration of submarine war- the news has been suppressed by the naval in a reliable quarter to th e sauio effect, but
fare. The purport of the ordinance is as authorities. It is only learned tHiat th e dis- adding that another Br.t sh steamer had
follows aster was due to some special origin, which been sunk by a n enemy vessel in the same
Those vessels which are sailing to and cannot, however, be stated for the reason waters. On receiving this information the
from the ports of neutral countries closely just mentioned, and it wa s toy a mere ac- navy authorities sent further orders yes-
situated tu ti.e enemy countries w.thout call- cident contrary to th supposition that as- terday to the Japanese warships commis-
ing at British ports or the ports of the allies cribed the accident to the appearance of s oned with the duny of protecting the
aliail be regarded as carrying cargo for the an enemy submarine or converted cruiser. shipping interests iu those waters to probe
enemy or cargo produced in enemy countries, The naval aufchorites declaVe that there ie the matter fully.
unless, they can show counter-proofs, and no danger to shipping in the Indian ocean According to another version, a telegram
such vessels shall be brought before prize and neighbourhood. received in a certain rel able quarter on
courts for exam nation or trial. Th e "Asahi" publ shes a telephone mes- Feb. 23 says that a German converted war-
The vessels carrying such cargo shall be sage from Kobe, which say s that accord- terday says that a German converted war-
seized or confiscated for the reason of their ing to a report received i n a certain quar- ship appeared off Colombo and sank a
carrying such cargo. Those vessels which ter there irom a reliable source, the sink- Brit sh steamer on the 17th and another
are on their way to certain designated Br.t- ing of the British steamers has been ascer- British steamer on the 22nd southwest of
ish ports or other allied ports to receive tained as the result of their hav ng come Colombo. Rumour has it that the said
inspection of their cargo shall not be seized in contact with mechanical mines, by whicl enemy vessel is a submar ne. Again it is
or couiiscated simply on the ground of they were blown up and foundered. At said the raider subsequently exploded and
having carried such cargo, nor shall they be till© same 'ime the discovery of a floating sank, which is scarcely credible.
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treated under such supposition as stated m mechanical mine on the sea off the west The alleged appearance of the German
the hist p?.rt of the foregoing clause. ern coast of India ha 3 been reported to the vessel or vessels in the neighbourhood of
Those goods which have been recognised authorities by the captain of a Japanese The Nippon Yusen Kaisha on Feb. 23 sent
as cargo for the enemy or produced in enemy steamer, It is supposed that mines were lippines has been repeatedly reported for

countries as the result of examination shall perhaps row n into the sea in the direction some time past, and the present report*,
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be confiscated. of Arubi. by Germans with a view to which came hot On the footsteps of the for-
According to the explanation of the Min- menacing the Allies' shipping n the In- mer rumours, seem to have caused some
ister of Blockade, most of the vessels plying dian Ocean, or they might have come from alarm in shipping circles, though the names
between the Netherlands and Scandinavia the dircc ion of Cap e Town and been car- of the sunkr n steamers are not reported
on the one side and the United States on ried by bhe current. and therefore the story is the more flimsy.
the other have hitherto been in the habit The names of the British steamers, which The Nippon Yusen Kai ha yesterday sent :

of calling n British ports in order to avoid are believed fo have sunk off Colombo, are a telegram of enquiry about the truth of
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being subjected to inspection or search on the reported as the Worcestershire and the the report to its branch in Bombay, en-
high seas, but recently as the result of the Perseug eccording te> the telegram re^eiv- quiring for available details and the sphere
unrestricted submarine warfare decided on by ed at th 3 Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
j
Their of the dange- zone, but no reply to the
Germany some of those vessels have come to names, however, lack continuation, espe- enqtrrv had been received last night. As
dispense with calling at British ports or cially is th e nationality of the former in regards the alleged appearance of an ene-
other allied ports. This state of things has doubt. A s to the Perseus, it is bel oved to my submar ne in Indian waters, the naval
necessitated the promulgation of the present b e the Holt Tner Perseus (6,728 tons) for authorities strongly deny the possibility,
ordinance on the part of the British Govern- which Butterfield & Swir e Company, are though they cannot absolutely deny the
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ment. In the case of those vessels being agents. '

Th e company is engaged in in- existence of an enemv converted warship.
enemy a? to the fate of the steamer. At any rate, it i= bel eved. that a squad-
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found not engaged trading with the vesligations

they may receive inspection or examination According to Mr. Cumming, the manager ron o!" "a certain" countrv has been detail-
arrived at ed n that direction to search for the my-
at the ports other than those in England, of the companv. the Perseus
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6uch as Halifax, Nova Scot a and other ports, Yokohama on September 27, last year, sterious vessel.
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Octo-
for which steps the British Government is from Liverpool, and le't the port on
ber 2 taking in machinery, glass, fertilizer DR. TANAKADATE'S INVENTION
considering proper measures.
and other goods. The vessel carried a crew Dr. Aikitsu TanuKadate is reported to
of 73 under Captain R. Hunson. Th e com- have invented an instrument to be used
PLUCKY JAPANESE WOMAN OF THIRTY -
pany ha s received no information about +he by aviators to ascertain their position more
FOUR sinking, but judging from the date of t' i| accurately during flights. Dr. Tanakadate
disaster and other circumstances they are intends to test his instrument before long.
ineVned to think that the news.i s correct. Somet m e in March Dr. Tanakadate will
;

Mrs. Sada Nagai s perhaps the oldest

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It should b e noted in this connection fly in th
e dirigible "Yuh -Go" over To-
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primary school pup 1 in Japan, as she is hat Llovds have already announced the
Saitama. Chiba and Yebaraki prefec-
34 years old. M
s. Nagai is in the fifth
loss of the Perseus.
kyo,
tures to try his instrument, and prepara-
year ela? s of t^e se-ealkd "special" school
tions are already being made at Tokoro-
at SMn-ami-eho, Shiba, which place is one
Bor n in a v llage van(« the house of Viscount Imashiro at zawa for h s arrival.
of the slums in Tokyo. at
a much money For several years Dr. Tanakadate has
in Aomori prefecture, Sada San married a Sendagaya and saved up s
enough she could. Vi coun Imash ro' family
:
been studying th e variations shown by the
farmer there, but she was ill-staned as ,
. s t s

to soon be left a widow with a small baby, parted with the faithful maid
with regret compass n different parts of the country,
m fch* Erection
|

but Sada San was then resolv- and his invest gat.cn
Fortune began to frown upon this unlucky a year ago. |

brought out th e idea of inventing a corn-

widow but adversity after adversity at ed to become a n expert midwife. She. is
j
|

could ascertain ac-

now learning to become an accoucheuse, pass by which aviators
last served to stir her to the resolution to j

curaieV their pos tion in the a'r.

make her way in the world in spite of In her childhood she did not receive any
In the past, aviators have been unable
;

misfortune. 1
school cducait on. She was literally unedu-
she to ascertain their exact position during
Sada Sn'n with- this firm resolution and catcd until a few months ago, so that
\

heavy mists, and Dr.

school to communes night fights or in
ambition left her paternal roof in the North, has entered the said
beginning, Tanakadate is confident tb<?t by his new
boarding out >ier baby w'th a relative and her education from the very
came up' to Tokyo four years ago as many She has made remarkable progress
,
up to instrument any av ator will be able to tell
dnte and she will soon complete the course exactly where he is flying. If the- instru-
of her country sisters do in search of a liveli-
prove a success, it will b? of great
j

She' is however blessed with a of the primary school. Every

night she ment
hood
and learns her lessons with service to aviators, and flying at night
strong will power and has never gone goes to school
or in will be much safer.
At first she became a maid- ser- the children of the very poor.
mi.<?f
astray;
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THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT pressure, the enemy vacated an important ih<; outskirts of Lobarquierieg and Biiisi-
position on the Ancre. Mont
euxfUi
Woprogressed considerably on a mile front
KOK.U8AI-11AVAS
Eouth and south-east of Miraumont and
repulsed, with loss, German at- Wo
[Delayed in Transmission] entered I'etit-Miraumont. We also advanced tacks on our post southward of tin; Sornme,
Paris, Fob. 21. —
To-day's date marks on a front of a mile and a half south md and successfully raided Arras, Monehyau-
boifl and I^ens.
anniversary of the beginning of
first south-east of Scire.
The enemy rushed one of our posts west of
e battle of Verdun, the greatest onslaught
Lens, but a counter-attack immediately re-
the history of the war so far. ON TNE RUSSIAN FRONTS
covered the position.
A year ago to-day, the German army,
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
under the Crown Prince, started their OFFICIAL TO THE KL'SSIAN EMJJASKv]
stupendous effort to tear their way through
26. It s officially announc- London, Feb. — I

Petrograd, Feb. 23.— Western front

ed that the British forces have entered Petit
on the road to Paris in the hopes of beat- After ono hour's artillery preparation the
Miraumont in France.
ing France to her knees. The enemy, how- Ccrmans, about two battalions strong, at-
KOKUSAI-HErjTER
ever, only met with disastrous failure. tacked the Russian portions twenty kilo-
It was the fiercest and most sanguinai
London, Feb. 26. Field-Marshal Sir
•;. $
— metres east of Zolocboff, and succeeded in
battle ever known and lasted many months.
It was distinguished by three features,
First, that which called forth the admira
Douglas

yield
Ilaig, in his Sunday evening com
mmnqne says: 'The enemy continued to
ground along the Ancre, and small, __j
Firing and
M
rushing into the "Russian trenches, but were

Tr.-_.-__
fc a counterattack
reconnoissances continue e uu
on
bodies of our troops advanced on a wide
1

fll n t>„J7„ „;„

tion of the world was the heroic, splendid x o , i •
ji i-i, • I
tt' Kuman'an andi on the 7,
Caucasian
.
a,a " fronts
1I,JUI °-
.

resistance of the French Army; second, front and occupied Serre and other im- ,

OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]

portant points to the east, meeting with
I

the fearful losses inflicted on the Ger-

little opposition." Petrograd, Feb. 26.— Western front
mans, who were hurled against the French ,

South of the Vishnewski Lake the enemy

Lines in dense masses and mown down by kokusai-reuter
the French artillery and machine-guns. London, Feb. 20. Reuter's Correspon
j

'

— released a gascloud which reached the

Third, a concentration on the German, (dent at British Headquarters in France

aide of heavy artillery which, until the telegraphs that a patrol on Saturday morn-
Somme offensive launched by the Allies ing first discovered the retirement of the
j
Jjj
™
J^ssian trencheF but owing to a change of
lt; turned towards the trenches of

-„
T j "\
„ j n ™ . _ a it n
!

rirmg
t?;'
continues on the Rumanian front,

last. July, exceeded anything that had ever German tone in the Ancre Valley.
•
i i i , i i- j.

. i i i.i _ ti. i .i n • I
(Was™
Caucasus front
iront. I tie Tn-i™ i„ 7 one
lurks, about _
the German
i- !
i i i i
been seen before on any battle front. 1 he extreme depth to which umpai y strength '
.
( in tried to advance
When the British and French armies retreat had been carried out was reported j
|
Rnssian van post south of p etra
agailist a
opened their joint attacks on the German; to be three miles Kale (southwest of Elleu), but were n»-
position on the Somme, the enemy's as- We occupied Miraumont, Miraumont-le- j
pulsed by th e Russian fire.
saults had brought him on to the right petit, Pys and Serre without obstinate re-
bank of the Me use, within four miles of sistance.
Later. —
Western front. Russian scout
detachments after an artillery preparation
the fortress and town of Verdun. But he We advanced on Saturday evening on ei t ied the enemy's trenches west of Jablo-
got no nearer; and even while the battle Warlencourt and Irles and Miraumont on nica (northeast of Koresmezo) and took 26
of the Somme was still raging the French the enemy's heels, and gained a large tract
1

prisoners.
Verdun army returned to the attack and, f country with no loss of life, Firing and reconna ssanees continue
on October 24, achieved a notable victory, There is an unconfirmed report that the j
on the Rumanian front.
The German line was pushed back at enemy is evacuating Bapaume, a great |
Caucasus front. Ti e Russian scouts at-
Douaumont, the fort re-taken, and some- strategic point, whence explosions and fires tacked an enemy's vanpost near the west-
thing like 5,000 prisoners were captured. are observed proceeding- ern bank of the Van Lake, repulsing the
The French struck the second blow on j rnvnsAi.OTrT™ i
Turks with heavy los ses, taking prisoner
December 15 and followed it up with others 1 officers and 38 men
Londofllj Feb 2 7.—Renter's correspon-
.
-

on succeeding days. dent at the |

BritisllHeadquarters says thej [official to the Russian embassy]
The victory was far more sweeping,on ture of Serre gives the British the" most Petiograd. Fclb. 27.— Western i'ront.
this occasion than that won m October,
(Jomiimi sitionopera . Near Smorgony tie enemy performed a
for further
Much ground was
j

regained, more than -

'gag attack, lettinp: out 8 gas clouds in 7
t
11,000 prisoners taken and 115 guns seized j
The famous position at Butte Warlen- hours,
or destroyed.
court was also occupied. F ring and recounoissances continue on
The new French lines thus established the Rumanian front.
The fog which prevailed was most ad-
nave remained practically intact from the Caucasus front. The attack of the Turks
vantageous to the enemy, as it shielded
end of December until the present time. on the Russian troops, north of the Sivass 1

their retirement from our aeroplanes, while

ondway, was repulsed by Russian fire and
KOK US AI-J1IUTEH the frost of the preceding days enabled counter-attack.
—
London, Feb. 22. Field-Marshal Sir them to withdraw most of their guns.
Douglas Haig, in his communique on Wed- The Germans loft a few guns to make a
CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA
nesday evening, says "We seized a por- show of firing, and a quantity of ammuni-
:

tion of the enemy's trenches, to-day, north- tion, for the simple reason that they had
east of Gueudecourt. South of Armen- not tim e to move them. kokusai-beuter
tieres, we entered the hostile trenches on a Until the British patrols have reported
London, Feb. 24. —An official communique)
regarding the operations in Mesopotamia re-
front of 650 yards, penetrating to some it is impossible to say where the Germans
ports that the British have secured and con-
depth and inflicting many casualties. will make a stand, but the ridge at ,

solidated two lines of trenches at the south-

"We made a raid south-east of Ypres, Bapajime is most probable. ern end of the Sannayat position. Fighting
on a 500-yard front, reaching the support kokusai-reuter continues. The Tigris liter has risen to
line. Many of the enemy were killed, London, Feb. 27. Field-Marshal Sir
dugouts and mine shafts were destroyed Douglas Haig, in his Monday evening
— fiood level, thus hinderi^ operations.

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE

and 114 prisoners taken here.
"The total
Communique, says our advance has been
number of prisoners for the maintained, and extends along an eleven
London, Feb. 26. Mr. A. Bonar Law —
announced in the House of Commons to-
nay was 184. Our casualties were slight." "jj. fron7eastward of Gudecourt"to south"
I

day that all the Turkish positions on the

kokusai-reuter ward of Gommecourt. and to a depth of Tigris River front from Sanna'yat to
London, Feb. 25. —
Field Marshal Sir two miles. I K"ut-el-Amara had been captured. The
Douglas Haig i n his Saturday evening Com- We have
occupied Warlencourt-Eau-
' Turks are retreating toward Baghailah
muniquel says, as a result of our increasing court, Pvs, and Miraumont, and reached pursued by British cavalry.
 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL
KOKUSAJ-RETJTER LATEST NEWS OF PIRACY DECLA- result of an understanding between him a;)d
—
London, Feb. 26. In the House of Com-
RATION BY GERMANY Premier Tuan since then, the Vice-Presi-
mons to-day Mr. A. Bonar Law, on behalf dent while agreeing to wink at the send-
of the Premier, announced that as a re- ing of a strong protect to Germany, stiD
sult of the operations in Mesopotamia, the Strong Action Taken By Neturals Led has not consented to the proposal of an
whole of the enemy positions at iSannaiyat open rupture with Germany and China'*
By The United States in Protest
Bnd Kut-el-Amara had been secured, and siding with the Allies. Thus it is still
thus Kut-el-Arnara itself passes automa-
- uncertain whether China will even now
tically kto British hands. KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE carry out the decision of severing her rela-
The Turkish communique admits the Hongkong,' Feb. 22.— Mr. Liang Shi-yi, tions with Germany and join the Allies.
evacuation of Kut "according to a pre- President of the Bank of Communications The general belief is that in the end China
arranged plan, and in order to effect a has granted an interview to Reuters repre- will break with Germany, but probably
junction with re-inforcements." sentative here, in wh.ch he expressed delight take no active part on behalf of the Allies.
and commendation of the protest by the This question remains to be settled later.
XOKUSAI-REUTER
President of China and the Cabinet against As may may
—
London, Feb. 27. The official report Germany's declaration of unrestricted sub-
the Allies
handed measures
or
in case
not
Ch
|

mi
:U high-
further
from Mesopotamia reads "Early on marine warfare.
:
hesitates, thought that China will ^ive
it is
Saturday morning, we captured the ridge "I favour China joining the Allies at a final soon to avoid causing
decision
across (he neck of the Shumnah Penin- this juncture," said Mr. Liang. "At the awkward developments.
sula. It then became evident that the same time, I think it, is due to the friend- In that case it is possible th.r. China
enemy was in full retreat im the direction ly relations between China and Japan and will approach the Allies openly with the
of Baghoulah, to the west of Kut-el- to the mutual interest of both countries proposals prov'ding for the revision of the
Aniara. Turkish depots and were that the Orient should be inseparably bound
stores customs tariff and the postponement of the
together.
seen to be afire. A strong force of cavalry
"It would be well for China to work payment of the Boxer indemnity as the
and infantry were engaged heavily all day conjointly with Japan. I am of opinion, tenjditions for her participation in the war.
long, and inflicted severe casualties on the The Allies will probably consent to
therefore, that before China takes her final
enemy. decisive step, she should openly and frank- China's proposals, though not in their en-
In the meantime, the British pursue ly disclose her mind to Japan and sincerely tirety, in view of the fact that already the
their successes at Sannaiyat and captured endeavour to reach perfect understanding allied Ministers at Peking ftre exchanging
the fifth Turkish line, the Nakjailat and and co-operation. As soon as this is accom- views on the subject of the tariff revision
Suivada positions and regained the Ata- plished, I say deliberately, and emphatically informally proposed by China. With re-
barash ; Magasis line. that there should be no waste of time in gard to the question of
the proposed cus-
Aeroplanes co-operated, and were invalu- waiting fur Germany's reply. We should tom tariff revision, Ihe standpoint of
able in bombing and using their machine- forthwith declare ourselves on the side of
Japan is not the same as other members of
guns, fly ng at minimum altitude?. We the Allie- and throw in China's ldt with
the allied group, as it has an important
took during the two days 1830 prisoners them."
bearing upon Japan's trade interests with
and the whole of the enemy's positions Owing to the opposition in a section of
China. Consequently a good deal d -pends
from Sannaiyat to Kut-el-Amara being official circles aid among parliamentary
on what measures the Japanese Govern-
thus secured, Kut itself automatically members, the Chinese Government has
ment takes about the matter.
passes into our hands. been hesitating to take a final s'cp towards
KOKUSAI SPI-XIAI. SKirVIPK
The Turkish Germany, though it had already decided
full losses are not yet Peking, Feb. 2').— The Vice-President
known." on severing relations after repeated con-
Feng Kuo-cheng arrived in Pek ng to-day
ferences of Ministers of State. In this
KOKUSAI-RETTTBR from Nanking. Much attaches to
iniercst
connection, says local rumour, Messrs. Liu
—
London, Feb. 27. The official communi-
Cheng-hsiang and Liang Chi-chao have
his visit. Especially in view of an agreement
que from Mesopotamia! reads The :
'

'
been som:ding the views of the allied Min-
southern portion of the Sannaiyat position
isters about the matter, and as a result
captured by our troops on Thursday, con-
sisted of two lines of defenses on a 450
they have ascertained that the latter are
yards' frontage, with a depth of 10o yards. very strong in their attitude. The Chi-
"The enemy launched six counter-attacks nese Government, in consequence, has
against us in an attempt to regain the posi- almost decided on taking a decisive step
tions, but failed on each occasion. Our as- and carry out its first intention to sever
sault, on Thursday afternoon, resulted in relations with Germany. The decision,
the capture of two lines on a 900-yard however, was only come to after further
front. consultation among the Ministers and par-
"Before day-break on Friday, we crossed liamentary members. To arrive at a
th e Tigris in the ne ghbourhood of the beddefinite decision, Vice-President Feng
of the Shnmran River. Our covering KTuo-chang is reported to be going to Pe-
parties established themselves on the left king from Nanking shortly to meet Presi-
bank, taking a number of prisoners. dent Li Yuan-hung and Premier Tuan
"Within nin e hours We had completed a Chi-jui. It is surmised that on his
bridge and consolidated our postiou des-
arrival in Peking he will seek an inter-
pite the stubborn resistance of the enemy.
view with the President, the Premier and
"We simultaneously resumed the assault
other prominent ministers and mandarins,
on Sannaiyat and captured the third and
fourth lines of defense on a front of 1050 and settle the final steps to be taken by
yards. On Friday we took 511 prisoners the Government towards Germany and the
to* purchase opium stocks in Shanghai
which it is alleged Mr. Fen^ Kuo-cheng
concluded on his own authority and for
which he has been much eritic zed. It is
elated that a number of outstanding ques-
tions will be settled durhig'the visit of
the Vice-President including that of the
future action of China toward Germany.
The Chinese newspapers also predict
some important change in the Cabinet.
A telegram received in Tokyo yesterday
says that the German Government has
handed Mr. Yen Ilui-ching, the Chinese
Minister at Berlin, a Note in reply to
China's protest, stating that the German
Government did not think the protest sent
:n by the Chinese Government was made
on its own init'a'ive, but Germany did not
refuse to recognize some amount of rea-
son in China's "prote-tation to which she
had only to reply that sh? wanted to have
it clearly understood that she did not in-

in the S'humran area." question of China's participation in the tend at all to threaten the 1 ves and pro-
war on the side of the Allies. perties of Chinese subjects. The Note
FUTILITY OF GERMAN BLOCKADE Because Mr. Feng Kuo-chang did not further s a ted that German v had enter-
participate in the conference at which the tained verv fr endlv intentions towards
question of sending a strong protest to the China in the past and German v wished
KOTCTTS AI-RETTTER
German ISTote relating to unrestricted sub- to continue to be friendlv towards that
London Feb. 2L— The Eeport for 101 .1 marine warfare was diseussed and decided country in future as well and that this
of the Liverpool Steamship Owners' As- bn, he was somewhat displeased with the friendship could not be injured by any
sociation shows that the ocean-going ton- Government, attitude, and raised opposi- interference of a third par' v. The Chi-
nage of Great Britain has been reduced tion to the Government decision on diplo- nese Minister has t-'ansmittrd the full con-
ic-s^ than per cent, after 30 months of matic rupture with Germany; and was
">
tents of the Gorman Not? to Pekimr.
war. The show also against China's participation in the
figures, says the Report, In this connect on, a Peking dispatch
the futility of ih e German blockade. war on the side of the Allies. But as the says that the Chin. se Government was on
 J

March 3. 191 7 LHH JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL ST. .*i»'.trH«i.J » 35

the 21st in receipt of a telegram from its marine threat is not giving he results its it
mons' was crowded to-day when the Premier,
Minister to Berlin, conta rung the reply of, authors hoped for.
J
Mr. Lloyd. George, addressed it on the
the German Government to China's pro-
Another pom! u> note is that the U- situation.

test. Not only is Germany's reply quite boats are chiefly attacking unarmed ships On using he. waB loudly cheered. li«
beside the ma n points of the protestation and arc very chary about approaching ves- said that the success of
the allied cauat}
made by China, Inn also it, is anything but sels, upon which anything resembling a depended upon the solution of tounugc dif-
friendly as China expected. Consequently gun can be detected. 1 a few days all
11 licult.es. Over a million ions of our ship-
the Chaiese Government is trying to keep French merchantmen,, not excepting those ping has been allocated to Fiance alum;, u
its contents in strict secrecy. of small tonnage will carry pieces of ord- considerable amount to Kus.s,u and Ita'ly,
A Peking message dated the 23rd says nance. and also a considerable amount had been
that according to the authorities .of the The "Manchester Guardian" has pub- sunk. There wa 8 not only a sflortage for
Peking Government the German govern- bhe general needs of the nat on, but also for
lished figures showing that the losses in-
military purposes. The nation must be
ment sent a secret telegram to the Chinese flicted on merchant shipping during the past
Government through the Cli nese Minister week of prepared for drastic measures to cope with
the new campaign of ruthless sub-
The tvxt of the Hibmarinism, otherwise disaster confront-
at Berlin a few days age. marine warfare, have fallen below the
secret message h.is nothing to say as to
ed us. The tonnage problem must there-
weekly average for last December.
fore be tackled ruthlessly and promptly by
China's protest but merely expresses Ger"
KOKUSAI-KKUTEB n ival measures, the build ng of new
many's wishes for the maintenance of the hips,
friendly relationship between China and —
London, Fdb. 21. The Swedish Press dispens ng with unnecessary imports, and
:

ncreasing home food production.

Germany, adding that China should not denounces the sink ng by a German sub-
listen to the suggestions of the Allies. marine of Sweden's biggest sailing ship Wit'h regard to imports Mr. Lloyd George
A telegram received in Tokyo on Feb. 24 the Hugo Hamilton., bound 'from Val- said that the problem of timber of which
paraiso for Sweden with a cargo of salt- 0,400,000 tons were impoited iast year,
to Berbn. in his telegram staled that the
German Government had published the petre, The papers contrast Germany's must be dealt with in order to n ave tonnage-
text of China's piotest to Germany, but flagrant breach of International Law with We were import ng millions of tons of
British methods. iron ore while there wa s plenty of low-
in doing so had struck out that part of the
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE grade ore in Great Britain. If we could
protest in Which China declared that in
augment the supply of labour w e could
case Germany failed to accept China's pro- York, Feb. 23. A message from
New
test China would be compelled to break Washington announces that a telegram has
— enormously increase the output, t)hu 8 effect-
ing *a large saving of tonnage.
off relations with Germany It is under-;
been received from the American Consul Our foodstuffs at present were lament-
stood that the German Government has
at Malta, which announces that the M.M. ably low, not owing to the submarines but
published China's protest after w'ring se-
Athos was the victim of a submarine to the bad harvest.
liner
cret message to Peking, which is anything We must make every
on February 17, when 210 miles east of effort to increase production
Satisfying to China. The Chinese Gov- n 1917. i

ernment, on the receipt of the German

Malta. The message says that the Rev. It wa s proposed to guarantee the farmer
reply, has at once urged Vice-President Robert A. Haden, of the American Presby- a nrnimum price for wheat, oats, and
Feng Kuo-cbang to come to Peking to terian Mission at Soochow, China, perish- barley. The guaranteed minimum price of
discuss the next step to be taken by China ed as the result of the disaster. wheat per quarter would be sixty shillings
towards Germany, which is expected to The Athos was a vessel of 12,000 tons, in 1917, fifty-five shdlings for the next two
he carried out very soon. built in 1914. years, and forty-five shillings for the next

KOK US AI-WESTNIK The Yokohama agent of the Messageries three years.

KOKUSAI-REUTER
Petrograd, Feb. 23. —Commenting on the Maritimes received a telegram from the
head office in Marseilles at 7, a.m. on —
London, Feb. 24. Concluding his speech
memorandum sent by President Wilson to
Feb. 24, which announced that the on the situation, Mr. Lloyd George, the Pre-
Austria, the "Eusskij Velia'' forecasts the!
full adherence by Austria to the ruthless sub-
Athos was torpedoed at noon on February mier, said paper imports would be reduced to

marine warfare will give America not only 1? and sank in five minutes. The message 640,000 tons which was half the present al-
liberty to break off relations, but tbhe right added that all on board were saved by
lowance.
All essential food-stuffs would be placed
the arrival of an allied warship.
to adopt more active measures. If, however,
inspired by Germany, Austria makes certain
on the free list, but apples, tomatoes and
When the vessel left Yokohama, she had
certain raw fruits would be prohibited.
concessions, President Wilson gains the op- on board mails and general cargo valued
yen which three-quarters Mineral waters would be prohibited, and
portunity to pursue diplomatic relations at 2,000,000 of
importation of cocoa and coffee would be tem-
hovering between peace and war. was in silk. The principal shippers of
porarily stopped as we had large stocks of
The "Novoye Vremya" considers the silk were the Mitsu Bussan Kaisha 412
memorandum well-calcuiated to justify the piculs, Sulzer, Rudolph & Co. 305, Hara these.
forthcoming rupture of diplomatic relations Yushutsu-ten 115, Adet, Campredon & Co.
The importation of fore'gn tea would be
prohibited, while even the importation of
between America and Austria. 115. Sieber, Hegfier & Co. 222,
The "Gazette de Bourse" opines that the Jardine, Matheson & Co. 45 and, Jewett & Tndian tea would 1) reduced to a certain ex-
•

memorandum will be read with a feeling of Bent 40. Dell' Oro & Co., the Amer can tent. This would save 900.000 tons.;

bitterness both in Vienna and Berlin. The The output of beer would be reduced to
Trading Co., and a few others shipped 10,000,000 barrels, saving 600,000 tons of
German Government will be obliged to again
raw silk. imports for its manufacture. Spirits would
capitulate or incur all the consequence's of
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICB be correspondingly reduced.
a war with the rich trans-Atlantic Power.
The restrictions would be imposed imme-
Washington', Feb. 23. Senator Fall, a — diately.
Republican, has introduced to the Senate
KOKI PAI-HAVA.3 KOKUSAI-REUTER
a resolution authorising President Wilson
Paris, Feb. 20. —The very effective mea- to employ armed forces to protect the lives
London, Feb. 24. —
The Dutch steamers
sures taken by the Allies against the threa-
Zaandijk Eemland, Jacatra,
Noorderdijk.
and property of Americans from the Ger-
tened blockade by Germany of the coast of
Menado Bandoen and Gaartenland were
man submarine menace. torpedoed and sunk on February 22. The
France, as well as against those of England The resolution was referred to the Com- crews were landed, and it is presumed that
and Italy, are proved by the figures showing
mittee on Foreign Relations. there was no loss of life. The tonnages of
the number of into French ports
entries
An acrimonious debate took place earlier the first six steamers above mentioned are
since the blockade was declared on February.
in the session, the Democrats accusing the s^iven as 4,189; 7,116; 3,770: 5,373; 5,847;
No less than 112 ships on the average
Republicans of delaying legislation with 5,851.
have daily reached the harbours of Franco
during the firslt half of February as against the object of forcing an extra session of KOKUSAI-REUTER
a daily averageof about. 100 during Nov- Congress. The Democrats announced that London, Feb. 25. —
The seven torpedoed
ember and December last. The number of their own purpose was a continuous session Dutch steamers were attacked in the west;
entries is, therefore, very satisfactory —the until the Revenue Bill and other important ern approaches of the English Channel. It
more especially so in view of the fact that Dills are ratified. Accordingly at a late isnoteworthy that no instructions regard-
Borne neutral owners taking the blockade hour to-night the Senate showed no signs ing routes were either asked for, or given
menace seriously, have hitherto not allowed of an adjournment. by the British Admiralty, the whole arrange-
their ships to leave their ports. It is evident KOKTTSAI-RKUTEB ments being in the hands of the Dutch au-
now that the much vaunted German sub- —
London, Feb. 24. Th House of Com- thorities.
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KOK US AI-KKUTEB this i(ternoo% and asked for

PRESIDENT WILSGN S ADDRESS
The Hague, —
Feb. 25. It is officially an- authority to pla :e the united States in a
TO CONGRESS
nounced that when Berlin proclaimed un- state of armed neutrality to resist the Ger-
restricted submarine warfare, the Dutch man submarine menace.
Government lodged a protest. Germany was The President continued: [Official to American Embassy Through
"The inva-
urged to take care that no Dutch vessels sion of (be plain rights of neutral? on the Kokusaij
en route to or from Dutch ports fell vic- high seas, the further sacrifices of American
Washington, Feb. 26.—The President
tims to German TJ-boats. The Berlin Gov- lives and ships,
the intolerable blockade of to-day addressed Congress, in joint session
ernment replied that it was ready to comply American
commerce, almost as effectual on the s tuation resulting from Germany's
with the Dutch demands, But said it was as
if the country were at war, have taken new submarine policy and requested au-
impossible to guarantee absolute safety.
place as overt acts which, as was only to thority to take such steps as may be nec-
The seven boats, availing themselves of
the German offer of opportunity left port
be expectedrnave~forced ml to "appeal to eSS y for * he P rotecti of American liie
f ™
Congress." P r °P ert -Y at sea Th
«
° President said: -

together, on February 22. All were torpe- "No one doubts what it is our duty to
i

doed without the papers being examined. President Wilson asked to be empower- do. We must defend our commerce and
Two hundred members of the crews have ed to take whatever steps might be con- the Lves of our people in the midsi of the
been landed, and it is supposed that the sidered necessary, including the arming of present trying circumstances with msere-
remainder are safe. merchantmen and convoying them with tio n but with clear and steadfast purposes;
KOKUSAI-REUTEE war vessels. He asked to be allowed to Only the method and the extent remain to-
be chosen upon the occasion, if oceaa on
The Hague, Feb. 25—
The German* take whatever other steps might eventual-
should indeed arse. Since it ha^ unuap-
Legation, in a long extraordinary explana- ly prove needful, and also take measures
j

M Prove^d impossible to safeguard our

tion of the torpedoing of seven Dutch fo r adequate means for the r protection of
, , neutral rights by diplomatic means
steamers on February 22, lays the blame Americans, wherever such means were aingt thQ unwarran
l

te d in ringement they
on the Dutch. lacking.
are suffering at the hands of Germany
The Germans allege that the date for President Wilson expressed the devout ther e may be no recourse but to armed
the safe home-coming of the Dutch vessels hope that it would not become necessary to neutrality which w e shall know how to
put armed force into action, saying: "1 am ma'ntain and for which there is abundant
was originally fixed for February 5, post-
sure the Ainer'can people will understand the American precedent.
poned to February 9 and then to the
spirit in which I am now acting, and the pur-
eleventh in view of the situation in "It is devoutly to be hoped that it will
pose I hold nearest to my heart. The Amer- not be necessary to put
Holland. armed force any-
ican people desire to exercise none but the where into action;
th e American people
Finally the Dutch shipowners were in- rights of peace. Our desires
are the same as do no + desire it and our desire is not dif-
formed that their vessels could leave in a theirs. I am anxious that the people of the
ferent from theirs. I am sure that they
group either on February 22 or March 17. nations at war should also understand and will understand
the spirit in which I am
The safety guaranteed on February 22, not mistrust us. No course of my choosing now acting and the purpose I hold nearest
however, was only comparative, whereas will lead to war. If war comes, it will be my heart and would wish to exhibit in.
it was absolute on March 17. The German only by the wilful acts of aggression of everything I do. I am anxious that the
1

Government says that the torpedoing was others. people of th e nations at war also would
regrettable, but that the shipowners are The President concluded by declaring that understand and not mistrust us. I hope
respons ble because their vessels failed on he was speaking on behalf of Humanity. that I need give no further proof and as-
Those in the Senate had remained s lent surances than I have already given through-
February 22.
during the whole of the Presidential speech, out nearly three years of anxious patience
KOKUHAI-REUTER impressed with the gravity of the issues. But that I am the friend of ps ;c e and mean to
—
London, Feb.* 25. Lloyds reports that when the President ceased speaking, his audi- preserve it for America as long as I am
the Dutch steamer Menado, 5874 tons has tors gave vent to bursts of applause and cheer- able. I am not mow propos ng or contem-
;

reached harbour in safety. ing which swept through the hall. plating war or any
step? that need lead
The sinking of the Holt liner Perseus, KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE to it. I merely request that you will ac-
j

a British steamer of G728 tons is announc- Queenstown. Feb. 26. The liner Laco- — 1
cord me by your own vote and definite
bestowal the means and the authority to
ed1

One European and 'three Chinese nia, which saled from New York on
.

safeguard in pracfee the right of a great

members of the crew are missing. February 18 has been sunk. The vessel
people who are at peace and who are de-
KOKUSAl-REUTES lhad about a dozen Americans among the
sirous of exercising non e but the rights
passengers. Two hundred and seventy
—
London. Feb. 26. Dutch circles state it survivors will
be landed to-night.
of peace to follow th e purgtrts of peace i.a
was U-3 that attacked th e Dutch steamers,
torpedoing and sinking three and placing
Later. —
When the Laconia was sunk, it quietness and good will,— rights recognized
time out of mind by all th e civilized na-
is authentically stated that no warning was
bombs in the others. tions of the world. No course of my choos-
given by the Commander of the submarine
The Menado was rescued by a British ing or of theirs will lead to war. War
before the vessel was sunk. In adduio-
trawler and towed into harbour. ca-n come only by the wil full acts and ng-
Eleven other Dutch ships had been or- to the American passengers, } were Kress ons f ot her 3 j .

dered by the'r owners to sail simultane- twenty American? among th: crew of ,ne
1

"You will understand why I

!
make can
ously with the seven thai were subsequent- vessel.
no definite proposals or forecasts of action
ly fiunk. i)ur fortunately they d d not clear.
;
[Note: The —
Laconia was a British now and must ask your supporting author-
steamer of 19,088 tons, built in ity in
KOKUSAI-REUTEE the most general t prims the form in
1912 at Newcastle, owned by the which actio n may become necessary cannot
[Delaj^ed in Transmission]
Cunard S.S. Co.. and registered at Liver- ye+ be forrseen. T believe that the people
—
Washington. Feb. 25. The Senate, in ses-
pool.] will be willing to trust me to act with
sion to-day. adopted the Republican resolu-
V OKUSAI-REUTER restraint, with prudence and in the true
tion, authorizing Pres cient Wilson to use the
armed forces of the United States to protect —
London, Feb. 26. The Cunard liner spirit of amity and good faith that they
American commerce and the property and Laconia,
J
18,099 tons bound from New have themselves displayed throughout the
lives of American citizens. York to Liverpool has been torpedoed and try'ng months and it is in that belief that
sunk without warning. Includng the I request that you will authorize me to
KOKUSAI SFECIAI, SERVICE
pa?senger s 270 of those on board have been supply our merchant ships with defensive
—
New York. Feb. 26. Th e correspondent saved. arms should that become necessary and
of the Associated Press at Washington says with the means of using them and to em-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
that President Wilson will address the joint plov any other mstromentaTties or me-
session of Congress at 1 P-m. to-day. He —
New York, Feb. 27. A despatch from thods Pat may be necessary and adequate
will ask authority to use the forces of the the American Embassy in London advises to protect our ships and our people in
"United States to protect American r'ghts the State Department at Washington that their leg'timate and peaceful pursuits on
On the high seas. two American women died of exposure in the =eas.
;

I reauest also that you will

the open boats after the Laconia was tor- grant me at the same me. along with <
:

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE j

pedoed.
! Press dispatches sav that eight the powers I ask. a suTicient credit to
Washington, Feb. 20.—-President Wil- American negr members of the crew died
enable me to provide adenuai P meanas of
son j^j oared before the joint session of n a similar manner.
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protection where they are lacking includ-


[March 1917
3,
ing adequate insurance against
sent war risks."
KOK USAr-HEUTKU
Washington, 86.—-The
.Fob.
resolution authorising President
use the armed forces of the United Stales
to protect the commerce, property
of Americans was not adopted, but referred
to the Committee' on Foreign Relations.
The resolution was thus shelved after a
furious debate in which the Republicans at-
President for Irs hesitation to]
tacked the
act.
The .Republicans are, apparently, trying to
force an extra session to prevent President
Wilson fully controlling the situation as re-
gards Germany.
PRESIDENT WILSON SPEAKES TO CONGRESS
Washing' on, Feb. 3.—The full text of
President W
lson 's address before Con-
gress follows:
Gentlemen of the Congress:
The Imperial German Government on
the 31st of January announced to this
Government
the Governments of
and to
the other neutral nations that on and after
the first day of February, the present
month, it would adopt a policy with re-
gard to the use of submarines against all
shipping seeking to pass through certaiu
designated areas of the high seas, to which
it is my. duty to call your attention.
clearly
Let me remind the Congress that on the
18th of Apuil last, in view of the sinking,
on the 24th of March, of the cross-Channel
passenger steamer Sussex by <a German
submarine, without summons or warning,
and the consequent I0S9 of the kv©s \f
several citizens of the United States who
were passengers aboard her, this. Govern-
ment addressed a note to the Imperial Ger-
man Government, in which
following declaration:
If the purpose of the Imperial
it is still
German Government to prosecute relent-
less and indiscriminate warfare against
vessels of commerce by the use of sub-
marines, without regard to what the
Government, of the United States must
consider the sacred and indisputable
rules of international law and the uni-
versally recognized dictates of humanity,
the Government of the United States is
at lasf to the conclus on that
forced
there but one course it can pursue.
is
Unless the Imperial Government should
now immed ately declare and effect an
:
abandonment of its present methods of
submarine war "are against passenger and
freight carrying vessels, the Government
of the United Stales can have no choice
but to sever d plomatic relations with the
German Empire altogether.
In reply to this declaration the Imperial
German Government gave this Government
the- following assurance:
The German Government is prepared
to do its utmost to confine the operations
of wai for the rest of its duration, to
the fighting forces of tlhe belligerents,
thereby also insuring the freedom of the
seas, a pr nc pln upon which the Ger-
: ;
man Government believes
fore, to 'hp m a«feement with tihe Gov-
ernment of the United States.
The Gcmr-in Government, guided by
this idea, notifi- s the Government of the
United States that the German naval
forces have received the follow ng orders:
: -
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WEEKLY mail
* W*|:t)«ft3Mj 137
tho pre- In accordance witih the general princi
1, 1917. in a zone around Gtaftt Britain,
pirn of visit and scareli and destruction France, Italy and in the Bafctftrn Medi-
of merchant vessels, recognized by inter-
terranean, ail navgation, that of neu-
national law, such vessels, both within
trals included, from in „i England and
Republican •and without, the area declared a naval from and 6b Prance, lc. eta. All sfa
Wilson to war zone, shall not be sunk
without
1
p
met within the zone will be sunk.
warning and without saving 'human think that you
1 will mgreo with me that
lives, unless these ships attempt bo es-
and 1 ves m view of this declaration, which, sudden-
cape or offer r< sistance. ly and without prior intimation of any
But. added, neutrals cannot, expect kind, deliberately withdraws tho solemn
it
that Germany, forced
to fight; "or her ex- assurance givc n in the Imp r ia] Govern-
istence, shall, for the sake of neutral ment's 'note of the 4th o .May, l'JIG, fcni'g
interest, restrict the use of ian effective Government has no alternative' consist nt
weapon if her enemy i s permitted to with the dignity <and honour of the Un
fe-
Continue to apply at wil} methods of war- ed States but to take the /course which, in
fare violating the rules of international its' note of the 18th of Apr I, 1916, it an-
law. Such a demand would be incom- nounced that it would take in the event
patible with the character of neutral- thai the German Government did not de-
ity, and the German Government is con- clare and effect a n abandonnv nt of the tofr
vinced that the Government of the Unit- thods of ^submarine warfare which it was
ed States does not think of making such then employ ng, and to which it now pur-
J
a demand, knowing that the Govern- poses >again to resort. j
ment of the United States has repeatedly I have therefore directed the 'Secretary
declared that it is determ ned to restore
of State to announce to II is Exce'.lei.cy
the principle of the freedom of the seas,
from whatever quarter it has been violat-
the German Ambassador (hat all diploma-
tic relations /between the United States and
ed.
the German Empire are severed, and that
To this /the Government
United of the the American Ambassador at Berlin will
I
States replied o n the 8th- of May, accept immediately be withdrawn; and. in -ac-
ing, o! course. th e assurance given, but cordance with this decision, to lhand to
adding His Excellency this passports^
The Government of the United States Notwithstanding this unexpected action
feels necessary to state that it takes
it of the Government, this sudden and deep-
it for granted /that the Imperial Govern- ly deplorable renunciation of its assur-
ment does not intend to imply that the ances, given /th's Government at one of the
maintenance of its newly announced most critical moments of tension in the
policy is in any way contingent upon! relations of the two Governments, I refuse
the course or result of diplomatic negotia- to believe that it jis tihe intention of the
tions between the Government of the German authorities to do in fact what they
United States and any other belligerent have warned us they will feel at liberty to
Government, notwithstanding the fact do.
Imperial cannot bring myself
:
that certa n passages in the I to believe that
Government's note of the 4th inst. might they will indeed pay no regard to the 'an-
appear tto be susceptible of that con- cient •friendship between their people and
struction. our own or to the solemn obligations which
In order, however, to avoid any mis- have been exchanged between them and
it made the understanding, the Government of the destroy American ships and take the lives
United States notifies the Imperial Gov- of American citizens in the wilful prose-
ernment that it cannot for a moment cution ,of the ruthless naval programme
entertain, muoh less discuss, a sugges- they have announced their intention to
tion that .respect by German naval au- adopt. Only actual on their
overt acts
thorities for the rights of citizens of the part can make me even now.
bel'eve it
United States upon the high seas should If this inveterate confidence on my part
in any way, ,or in the slightest degree, in the sobriety and prudent foresight of
be made contingent upon the conduct of their purpose should unhappily prove un-
«ny otherGovernment affecting the founded; if American ships -and American
rights neutrals and non-combatants.
of lives should in fact be sacr'ficed by their
Responsibility in such matters is single, naval commanders, in heedless contraven-
not joint absolute, not relative.
;
tion of the (just and reasonable understand-
To this note of the 8th of May the Im- ing^ of international law and the obvious
perial Government made no reply. dictates of humanity, I shall take the liber-
ty of ^coming again before the Congress to
the 31'st of January, the Wednesday
On
ask that authority be g-ven me to use any
of the present week, the German Ambas-
means that may be necessary for the pro-
sador handed to .the Secretary of State,
tection of our seamen and our people in
along with a formal note, a memorandum
which contained the following statement: the prosecution of their peaceful and legi-
timate errands on the high seas. I can do
The Imperial Government, therefore. nothing less. I take it for granted that all
doe s not doubt tlhat th e Government of neutral Governments will take the same
the Un ted States will understand the course.
situation thus forced upo-n. Germanv by
We
do not desire any hostile conflict
the Entente Allies' brutal methods of war wth are We
the Imperial Government.
•and by their determination to destroy
the sincere friends of the German people
the Central Powers, and that the Gov- and earnestlv desire to remain at peace
ernment .of the United States ll fur- w ;
Avith the Government which 'speaks :or
ther realize that the now openlv disclos- them. We shall not believe that they are-
ed intention of the Entente Allies prives
hostile to us unless and until we ar e oblig-
now, back to Germany the freedom of act on ed to believe we purpose nothing
as be- it. and
which she reserved in her notp addressed more than the reasonable defense of the un-
to the Government of the United States
doubted rights of our peor>!c. We wish
on May 4, 1916. to serve no selfish er.ds. We 'seek merely
Under these circumstances, Germany to stand true alike in thought and in ac-
will meet the illegal measures of her eup- t on to the immemorial prno ples of our
;
:
mies by forcibly preventing, after Feb. neople which I have sought to express in

my
ago
address to the Senate only two weeks
—seek merely to vndicate our right to
liberty and justice and an unmolested life.
These aie the bases of peace, not war.
God grant that we may not be challenged
to defend theni by acts of wilful injustice
on the part of the Government of Ger-
many ! again by Germany's enemies for the purpose
Washington, Feb. 3. Senator Thomas —
of Colorado, a member of the Finance Com-
mittee, mtioduced to-day this amendment
to the revenue bill now in the Senate Com-
mittee.
"That for the purpose of defraying the
expense to b e incurred in placing the Na-
tion in a state of military and naval pre-
paredness, the Secretary of the Treasury
shall he authorized to issue on the ered.t
of the Un'ted Stain not io exceed $500,-
000.000 of United Stale? notes not bearing
interest, payabe to ibearer at tin* Uivted
States Treasury, and of such denomination
as foe irav deem expedient, not less than $5
each, to be paid to all who shaill supply
mati^l t" ard for the army and navy of
the United S f aie<? of wfhatever character
and description therefor.
GERMANY'S RUTHLESS SUBMARINISM NOTE
Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 1917.
Mr. Secretary of State:
Your Excellency was good enough to
transmit to the Imperial Government a copy
of the message which the President of the
United States of America addressed to the
Senate on the 22nd inst. The Imperial Gov-
ernment has given it the earnest considera-
tion which the President's statements
serve, inspired,
as 'they are by deep senti-
ments of responsibility.
It is highly gratifying to
Government to ascertain that the main
1
dencies of this important statement corres-
pond largely to the desires and principles
professed by Germany. These principles
especially include self-government and equa-
lity of rights for all nations. Germany would steps which have been taken to cause Eng-
be sincerely glad if in recognition of this land and her Allies to return to the rules
principle countries like Ireland and India, of international law and to respect the
which do not enjoy the benefits of political freedom of the seas. The English Govern-
independence, should now obtain their free- ment, however, ins' sts upon continuing
dom.
The German people also repudiate all al- all affect the military power of its op-
liances which serve to force the countries
into a competition for might and to involve
them in a net of selfish intrigues. On the
other hand, Germany will gladly co-operate
in all efforts to prevent future wars.
The freedom of the seas, being a prelimi-
nary condition of the free existence of na-
tions and the peaceful intercourse between
them, as well as the open-door for the com-
merce of all nations, has always formed part
of the leading principles of Germany's poli-
tical program. AH the more the imperial
Government regrets that the attitude of her
enemies who are so entirely opposed to peace,
makes it impossible for the world at pre-
sent to bring about the realization of these
lofty ideals.
Germany and her allies were ready to enter
now into a discussion of peace, and had set
down as bas s the guarantee of existence,
honor, and free development of their peoples.
Their aims, as has been expressly stated in
the note of Dec. 12, 1916, were not directed
toward the destruction or annihilation of
their enemies and were, according to their
conviction, perfectly compatible with the
rights of the other nations. As to Belgium,
for which such warm and cordial sympathy
is felt in the United States, the Chancellor
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL f March, 3, 1917
its annexation had never formed part of
—
had declared only a few weeks prevjously that Government in order to serve the welfare
of mankind in a higher sense and not to
Germany's intentions. The peace to be wrong ts own people
s gned with Belgium was to provide for such
is now compelled —
to continue the fight
for existence, again
conditions in that country, with Which Ger-
forced upon it, with the full employment
many desires to maintain friendly neighborly
of all the weapons which are at it3 dis-
relations, that Belgium should nob be used
posal.
of instigating continuous hostile intrigues.
S ncerely trusting that the people and
Such precautionary measures are all the more the Government of the United States will
necessary, as Germany's enemies have re- understand the motives for this decision
peatedly stated, not only in speeches deliver- and its necessity, the Imperial Govern-
ed by their leading men, but also in the ment hopes that the United States may
statutes of the Economical Conference in view the new situation from the lofty
Paris, that their intention not to treat heights of impartiality, and ass'st,
it is on their
Germany as an equal, even after peace has part, to prevent further misery and un-
been restored, hut to continue their hostile avoidable sacrifice of human life.
attitude, and especially to wage a systematic- Enclosing two memoranda regarding the
al economic war against her. details of the contemplated military mea-
The attempt of the four allied powers to sures at sea, I remain, etc.,
bring about peace has failed, owing to the lust
J. Beenstorff.
of conquest of their enemies, who desired to
Berlin, Jan. 31 (by Wireless to Sayville).
dictate the condition of peace. Under the
prctei.se of following the princ pie of na-
— Follow ng s the annex referred to in
i
the Geiman note:
tionality, ourenemies have disclosed their "From Feb. 1, 1917. within barred zones
real aims in th s way, viz.: To dismem- around Great Britain, France, Italy, and in
ber and dishonor Germany, Austria-Hun- th e Eastern Mediterranean, as outlined in
gary, Turkey, and Bulgaria. To the wish the following, a ll sea tiaffic forthwith will
wll
of be opposed. Sua'.i barred zones are:
of reconciliation they oppose the
destruction. They desire a the "In the North Sea, the d strict around
fight to
bitter end. England and France, which is limited by
a line twenty nautieal miL"s; the district
A
new situation has thus been created along
the Dutch coast as far as the Ter-
which forces Germany to new decisions. scheliing Lightship,
the degiee of longitude
Since two years and a half England is of
the TersehelKng Lightship to Udsir; a
using her naval power for a criminal at- line from there across the point 62 degrees
tempt to force Germany into submission north latitude, 5 longitude, westward
by starvation. In brutal contempt of in- along 62 degrees to a point three nautieal
ternational law, the group of powers led miles south of the south po nt of Farover, ;
de-
by England does not only curtail the legi- (Fame Islands?) from then across the
timate trade of 'their opponents, but they point 62 degrees north. degrees west,
also, by ruthless pressure, compel neutral to 61 degrees north, 15 degrees west; then
the Imperial
countries either to altogether forego every 57 degrees north. 20 degrees west, to 47
ten-
trade not agreeable to the Entente Powers degre's north, 29 degrees west: further,
or to limit it according to their arbitrary to 43 degrees north, 15 degrees west; then
decrees.
on degree latitude 43\legr pee north to the
The American Government knows the point, twenty nautiical m les from Cape
Finisttrre and twenty nautical miles dis-
tance along the Spanish north coast a? far
as the French frontier.
"Concerning the south in the Mediter-
ranean For neutral shipping there re- :
mains open the sea district west of a line
its war of starvation which does not at from Pt.
de les Paquett to 38 degrees 20
minutes north and 6 degrees east, as well
ponents, but compels women and children, as north and west of a zone sixty sea miles
the sick and the aged, to suffer for their broad along the North Afr can coast, be-
country pains and privations which en- ginning on ( ?) degrees west longitude.
danger the vitality of the nation. Thus "I n order to connect this sea district
British tyranny mercilessly increases the with Greece, the zone leads twenty sea
miles in width north or east, following this
sufferings of the world, indifferent to the
line Thirty-eight degrees north and 6
:
laws of humanity, indifferent to the pro-
degrees east, 38 degrees north and li de-
tests of the neutrals whom they severely
grees 30 minutes east, to 34 degrees north
harm, indifferent even to the silent long-
and 11 degrees 30 minutes ea^t to 34 de-
ing for peace among England's own allies.
grees north and 22 degrees 30 minutes east.
Each day of the terrible struggle causes From there it leads to a zone twenty sea
new destruction, new sufferings. Each day miles broad west of 22 degrees 30 minutes
shortening the war will, on both sides, cast longitude into Greek territorial wa-
preserve the lives of thousands of brave ters.
soldiers and be a benefit to mankind. "Neutral ships plying within the bar-
The Imperial Government could not red zones do so at the r own risk. Al- :
justify before its own conscience, before though precautions are being taken to
the German people and before history the 6pare neutral ships which on Feb. 1 are
negleet of any means destined to bring on the iway to ports in the barred zone,
about the end of the war. Like the Presi- during an appropriate delay, yet it is ur-
dent of the United States, the Imperial gently to be advised that they should be
directed to other routes by all
Government had hoped to reach this goal warned and
means available.
by negotiations. After the attempts to
"Neutral ships lying in ports of the
come to an understanding with the En-
barred zones can with the same safety aban-
tente Powers have been answered by the
don the barred zones if they sail before
latter with the announcement of an inten- Feb. 5 and take the shortest route into the
sified continuing of the war. the Imperial open district.
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March 3, 1917 Uih JAivyn WKKK1.V MAII

GERMANY
G IN DESPAIR RUSSIAN PARLIAMENT HAS RE- KING GEORGE SPEAKS ON EAST AND WEST
ASSEMBLED
KOKl'SAi-WKSTNIX KOK USAJ-WESTN KOKIJHAI
SPECIAL B KB VICS
1 K
Petrograd, Feb. 27. — Reviewing the Kb. 27.- -the
Petrograd, Duma and —
London, Feb. 24. On the OCeiuiot) of tho
jpeeeii in the British House of C&rnrnons, Council of Empire reopened to-day. opining of the School for Oriental Slmlies
in which Mr. Lloyd-George, the premier,
Petrograd, Feb. 2G. — JS'ow that the re- 11 I>ondon, yesterday, His Majesty K ng
opening of the session of the Duma is
said the final Buccess of the- All es depend- I ii orge said
drawing near at hand, Parliamentary mem-
ed upon tlie solution of the question of
bers have already relumed lo Petrogra.1 sufficiently emphasise the wide "1 cannot
tonnage, Ihe "Novoye Vremya" writes a
Meetings of various political parties ait; scope and vast importance of thif work. Thin
lengthy loader. In the course of the arti- now being held hrr e with a view to defin- school will afford fresh
opportunity for the
cle, the paper mentions that the German ing their respective attitude toward the particular studies of those sorvfett which
Government considers that England is her coming session of the Duma and the poli- have been the pioneers of progress and the
tical situation in Russia is suggestive of
most power ul enemy. instruments of good government in India and
the imminence of
For this reason, she attempts io inflict development.
important political m
Prince Golitzyn, the Pre-
on England her most we'ghty blows by mier,. M. ProtopopoC the Home Minister "This institution will furnish with a
a pitiless submarine warfare. Such policy and M. Rodsianko, the President of the fuller technical equipment the pioneers of
is inspired by despair and is only likely Duma, have
recently submitted reports on commerce and industry, who, in each succes-
to exasperate with the political situation to the Tsar at the sive generation, undertake the duty of up-
neutrals into a war
Tsarskoe Selo Palace, as the result of
Germany. It will, moreover, force the Bri-
which it has become clear that the eha; ge holding the honoured fame of British trade
tish inhabitant during the last months of
of the Cabinet expected to take place simul- in the Ea3t.
the war to import only the strictest neces- taneously with the re-opening of the Duma "This work will serve to develop a sym-
sities for e± stence. thus enable the mer- will not be effected" and politicians seem pathy which already so happily exists between

cantile fleet ''O carry both to England and rather dispirited. Though it appears that my subjects and those of the Emperor of
the allied nations the material so indispen-
Prince Golitzyn wishes to rely solely upon
some powerful support in the Council of
my Far Eastern Ally Japan. —
sable to victory. "This school is about to open its
the Empire where he intends to shut him-
self up, yet this will be very difficult for h m doors in the midst of an unparalleled
PRUSSIA FEELING THE PINCH under the present circumstances. — "Nichi- crisis in the world's history. For
nichi." more than two years, the people of
KOK USA r-BEUTER The Duma which has been repeatedly
my dominions, with loyalty and devot'on,
Amsterdam,- Feb- 22. The —
Prussian adjourned was to be re-opened on Tuesday. have vied with each other in offering blood
Minister of the Interior ha s issued a Pro- In view of the unsatisfactory co-operation
and treasure for the prosecution of a righte-
clamation, which adm'ts that frost has between; the Duma and the Government,
completely stopped the supply of potatoes, says the "Asahi," Prince Golitzyn appears ous war. A sense of common sacrifice and
the stocks of which are certain to be ex- to be contemplating the reconstruction of of common endeavour has drawn us all
hausted before the new harvest. This has the Russian Ministry. Above all th? re- nearer to one another in a feeling of sym-
strained the, already weak, available stocks signation of M. Protopopoff, Home Min- Meanwhile, we believe the peaceful
pathy.
of corn owing to the necessity of distribut- ister, will give satisfaction to the Duma.
Therefore The Home Minister ever since he became labours of this institution, in spreading an
ing flour in the great cities.
orders have been given to the rural autho- the target of bitter attacks in the Duma accurate scientific knowledge of eastern life

measures to compel far- has not been seen much either in official
rities to take severe and thought, will foster the spirit of loyalty
mers to supply food-stuffs. or Court circles, but he has a firm and and patriotism, and will knit together still

immovable influence established in the closer the peoples of many nations to the
"Traffic of regular Amer'can passenger court where he enjoys the great confidence peoples of my Empire.''
steamers can go on unmolested if:
A—Falmouth is taken as the port of
of the Tsarina.
M. Protopopoff who was on intimate
London, Feb. 24. —King George to-day

destination and if, ;

terms with Rasputin, the murdered monk, attended the inauguration- ceremony of the
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B On the going and return journey the is a politician of extreme conservative
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School for Oriental Studies and honoured

Scilly Islands, as .well as the point 50 de- principles through thick and thin, and
the occasion with an address, in which His
grees north, 20 degrees west, bo steered
the Premier too is a politician of the same Britannic Majesty had the following
on. Along this route no German nrnes type and principles as- the Home Minister,
words to say: "There has existed for
will be laid. so that it is rather difficult for Prince many years a happy relationship of sym-
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C If steamers on this journey bear Golitzyn to effect the change of the Home
pathy and friendship between Br tish sub-
the follow'ng special signals., which only Minister, especially
in view of the great jects and the subjects of Our ally in the
they will be pernrttcd to display in Amer- influence M. Protopopoff has either in the
Extreme Orient. This cord of sympathe-
ican ports : A
coating of paint on the ship's Court or Cabinet. However the Duma led
tic friendship between the two nations will
hull and the superstructure in vertical
by the Progressives is clamouring for the be strengthened and further cemented
stripes three meters broad, alternating
reconstruction: of the Ministry and it is through the school educat'on in the two
white and red on every mast a large flag a patent fact that troubles w 11 inevitably
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countries."
of checkered white anel red, on the stern arise between the Duma and the Cabinet.
the American national flag; during dark- According to a report received in a
IRISH VOLUNTEER LEADERS ONCE AGAIN
ness the national flag and the coat of paint certain quarter, says the "Asahi." Princa
:
TROURLE
to be as easily recognizable as poss ble from Golitzyn
on the has recently embarked
a distance; and the ships must be com- task Cabinet as of reforming his
pletely and brightly illuminated. the result of which the Ministers of the KOKUSAI-RKFTTCTl
D—If only one steamer runs each week Interior, Agriculture an d Education aro Loudon, Feb. Thirty-two persons 23—
in each direction arriving at Falmouth on expected to be changed, and it is also re- were arrested in Ireland on Thursday
Sundays, leaving Falmouth on Wednes- ported that the political situation in Rus- (barged with offences under the Defence
days. sia is grave and chaotic. Whether the of ihe Realm Act, namely eight in Dublin,
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E- If guarantees and assurances are Premier will carry out the reformation of and twenty-four in Gal way, Limerick,
given by the American Government that his Cabinet or not remains to be seen, but Skibberen, and elsewhere.
these steamers carry no contraband, ( ac- be that as it may th? present Russian These include some who were irterned
cording to the German list of contraband.) Ministry will in all probability be faced after the late rebellion, but who were sub-
"Two copies of maps on which the with a crisis which is feared to culminate sequently released.
barred zones arc outlined are added." in the change of the Ministry. The accused are mostly volunteer leaders.
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mfi JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, [March 3, 19 ij

MR. BONAR LAW GIVES FULL DETAILS OF IDAHO'S ANTI-ALIEN BILL ence. because he told them these things as
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NEW WAR LOAN a joke when he was asked to take up the

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San Francisco, Feb. 20. Idaho's anti- case and consented. Among other things
Mr. Booth denied the statements that he
KOKUSAI-BEOTEB alien landownership act wlhich was with-
charged a sum of $28 for a telephone con-
London, Feb.
26. —
Speaking in the drawn from the State Legislature on the versation with Mr. Herrick each time he
House of Commons to-day, Mr. A. Bonar suggestion of Secretary of State Lansing talked with him over the wire, or that he

Law. the Chancellor of the Exchequer has been introduced again. The reason instigated the State Department and the
JapaneSe Embass y to Protest against the
made a final statement regarding the re- given is tnat the Japanese nese protest was
was!
anti _JapaneSe land bill in thg Haho Le .
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ceipts towards tih e new War Loan. Mr. made without any instructions from tjhe Relative, or that h e induced Japanese re- ,

Bonar Law announced that the total new Tokyo government. Mr. Booth, an attorney sidents to make purchase of land before
however, urged Ambassador Saito to draw the passage of th e land bill. Th e state-
money, including Treasury Bills convert-
ments, he said, were all unfounded fabri-
ed, amounted to £1,000,312,950. up a protest from the State Department. Mr.
cations. In conclusion, Mr. Booth declar-
Booth however says that thi s is not true.
The converted Treasury Bills, continued ed that the measures taken by him were
"Asahi." absolutely rational and reasonable in every
the Chancellor, .amounted to £130,000,000. —
New York. Feb. 20. An anti-alien land respect. •"Asahi.'' —
He pointed out that the number of sub- act. 'has again been introduced in the Upper
Seattle, Feb. 22.— After dwelling o the
Bcr'bers was approximately 5,289,000. In House of th e State Legislature of Idaho, Land Law BUI, Mr. Booth referred n the
to
conclusion, Mr. Law as it has become clear that Japan did not marriage
laid emphasis on the prohibition measure just in-
lodge any official protest against the bill as troduced. He denied
fact that while the German Loan had suc-
was —" Nichinichi.
believed.
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untrue the report
of the clerk of the
as
Twinforth district, office
cessively dec; eased the British had increas- Seattle, Feb. — The
21. anti-Japanese that h e accompanied Ihe Japanese to the
ed. movement in Idaho is becoming intense.
court) when he made application for the
In addition to the revival of the land veto grant of a marriage permit. He stated
bill a bill providing for the prohib tio n of that the said Japanese was one named
THE RAID OFF KENT COAST
marriage between the white race and the Frank Saigon and was married to a white
Mongolian race was introduced in the Se- woman named Delia Lay, of Tunedoka, a
KOKTJSA1-KETJTEB nate on the 20th, a day prior to the ex- city of Idaho, under the permission grant-
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London, Feb. 27. Sir Edward Carson, the
pected explanation by Mr. Booth on (he ed by the municipal authorities of that
land veto b 11 n the Senate. The new bill c ty.
i

First Lord of the Admiralty, speaking in the

had its origin in recent trouble between a Tli t anti-Japanese agitators are gaining
House of Commons to-day, announced that Japanese resident of Twin forth and the
influence over the pro- Japanese elements
German destroyers had bombarded Broad- local authorities over the marriage between and the situation is growing in favour of
tins said Japanese and a white woman.
stairs and Margate, early on Monday morn- ihe ioimer. so that th e passage of the two
The Japanese in qotftan appled some antiJapancse b lls ia thoUf?|lt to b , p0bsible
ing.
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lame ago to the local district office for *

A woman and a ch'ld had been killed, two marriage certificate, when a clerk of the 1mder SU(jh circumstances. I, reported i
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persons injured and two houses damaged. district office refused Ins application o n the that lhe Japanesc Collsul al Poll iand yes-
1

Sir Edward stated " A patrol of our destroy- ground that the Japanese had negro blood terda
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lied (c the Secretarv of the
ers between 11 p.m. on Sunday and 12 a.m. Govemmeuf f Idaho to proem e a |

in h s veins. The statement produced by

on Monday encountered various enemy des- the clerk of the district office to the Idaho copy of the text of the marriage prohibi-
tion bill. It is anticipated ihai a protest
trovers and were engaged with them for Senate men ti ns that the said
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Japanese }'
rJJ the Japanese eom-
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some time under heavy fire and torpedo at- wag aoC ompanied by Mr. Booth when he
tack. As soon as the firing was heard, our came to the district office with his applica- nmn ty.
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Asahi.
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forces in the vicinity closed on the enemy, tion, and from this fact
In connection with the anti-Japanese j

it is apparent that,
who however, had withdrawn before our ships the Land Law Bill in the Idaho State Legisla-
nnu «ia view
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ucm introduced
jias been
ui-ii has.
ting bill iji 1 ui-v u with view ia
1 1
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arrived on the scene.'' ve a vernacular paper reports that the

to entrapping the pro-Japanese elements ^ >
and inciting anti-Japanese sentiments, by Foreign Office is in receipt of an official
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report from Mr. Sato, the Ambassador at

ESTIMATES PROVIDE FOR BRITISH ARMY I'hose who want to cause further compli- Washington reporting on the nature of the
cation and estrangement /between Japan
OF 5,000,000
and America. "Asahi. — new measure, which is practically the same
J Seattle, Feb. 22. —
Mr. Booth. th e bar- as the bill, introduced in the state legisla-
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KOKUSAI D1KECT SEBVICE 1 ster. appeared i n the Senate committee ;tive of Idaho some time ago, but was drop-
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London, Feb. 24. It is announced that' yesterday and explained his action regard- !ped by the committee owing to the protest
the new Est'mates just issued provide forcing th e anti-Japanese land veto bill. Ac- f President Wilson. The Bill provides
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an army of five million men exclusive of cording to his explanation, Mr. Booth made f0r a prohibitory restriction on land owner-
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India. Additional navy estimates call for' efforts tor the rejection of th e land law snip of alien subjects not entitled to be-

nel of the navy to 450,000

when the wa* M1 ^
50 000 men thus bringing up the person- hill during the period between January 26, come naturalized in the State. In view
ed Dv the Idaho of the growing i n fl uence of the anti-Japan-
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Lower House and February 6 when the ese agitatorg iu tho state there is every
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Bill was rejected in the Upper House ask-

GERMAN PLOTTERS AT WORK IN SPANISH msr Mr. Herrick. a barrister of Washing- £
State
^^.j.
T
J. , .
Legislative.
y
In
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these
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circumstances,
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KINGDOM NOW iv t i„ „„+u„ 0+
ton, the Japanese„:Consnlar authorities at
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Portland and Senator Borah (for Idaho)

KOKUSAI-BETJTEB
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Madrid, Feb. 22. There has been an
outburst of popular wrath in Spain at the
discovery of buoys at Cartagena contain-
Japanese Government is paying keen
attention to the development of the situa-
to make efforts for the rejection of the bill
in the Idaho Lower House. tion, and it is understood that according
Producing telegrams and letters exchang- to the turn of the situation, the Govern-
ed between him anrl those people Mr. ment will take steps to instruct the Japan-
Booth said that, if necessary, he would e se Ambassador to Washington to call at- :

ing materials for a German plot in Spain.

produce more documents having relation tention of the American Secretary of State,
It appears that the coastguards found H
to the present affair. e said that he took Mr. Lans'ng, to the matter.
two buoys connected by a chain, to which up the case by the request of two Japan-
were attached thirty watertight cases. One ese and he understood that the fee and
of these was full of explosives, while the other expenses involved in the affair were NEW MILITARY BILL IN U. S.
other contained correspondence and in- borne bv the Japanese commun'tv. adding
structions for Germans occupying official tha+ he did not claiim such a large .aim as KOKTJ3AJ-EEUTEB
positions in Spain. fee. as mentioned in th P statement produced
Washington, Feb. 22. After a eon-
A submarine which placed the buoys by the Secretary of State. I was rather ference with President Wilson to-day, Mr. ;
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aJso secretly landed several men who were a laughing' matter to think
i

that he re-
Newton Baker, U.S. Secretary of State for
instructed to use the explosives. quested $10,000 as fee for his services,
The German Consul at Cartagena am] a sai( ] Mr. Booth, and it was a annoyance
War >
announced that he would shortly
German in Madrid named Kailer ha* been n im that the statements of fonr mem-
send to Congress a Bill for Universal M1J1-
arrested. hers should have been recorded a? evid- tory training.
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VOICES OF THE PRESS AN UNJUSTIFIABLE ATTACX ON JAPAN'S MORE SNEERS AT CHINA

ARMY HEAD The severance- of diplomatic delations
ASAHI DEAD AGAINST CHINA JOINING ALLIES The "Jiji" with another nation ih a seriooi and im-
regrets thai the military au-
thorities of Japan tire not paying proper portant problem for any nation, and it
Why is it necessary for Cli na to enter
into tho vortex of war? asks the attention to the development of arms and should be only made when the situation
tho
concerns the integrity and independence of
'•Tokyo Asaai" Th United States baa munitions during tho present war, while
a nation, says the "Tokyo Nicliiuichi".
been m °st severely hit by the Gorman de- nobody doubts that the greatest lesson has Tlio Chineso Government, however, seems
claration) of unrestricted submarine war been taught by the present war regarding to be considering the severance of the dip-
the development of arms. The Japanese lomatic relations with Germany and even
fare, of all ti e neutral nations, and con-
military ohieers have no intention of car- tlio declaration of war merely from the
sequently the United States severed dip- rying out the lessons given by the pre-
standpoint of profit and into rest. The
lomatio relations w th Germany and is ' t war> ancl cvon in tuo Budget for next
Chinese Government, followed the advice
wdling to declare war if it becomes nece,- r thero ig nQ ;t(jm iinprove tbc pre . m
President Wilson, and protested again-
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sary to do so. lhe United States advised sent ;u•ms and equipments of the .Japan-
,

f the unres ictcd submarine warfare, and

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oilier neutral nations to follow su t, but

the '
Asahi cannot understand why it is,
ese army.
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necessary for the Chinese Government to equipment3 of
withoufc {
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consider joining Lhe war.
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present is wailing the further develop-
anQg and ment of the situation, and on tho other
the Japanese Army are far hand, China has demand d the right of
behind those of European nations. The voice in the Peace Conference in the event
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China wll not suffer from the un-| British taQk> and th<J German 4a M
of China jo hing the Entente, and it is
.

restricted activity of German divers, and gUns werQ never ( i rcame

d f by Japanese reported that she also made several pro-
although China pofesesg a few vessels they fccers but such arms are da i ly used on
fitable proposals in return for her joining
are all used for the coastwise trade of tho European In the stock of the Entente. The plan of increasing the
fronts.
China. There is, no indication that the aeroplanes,
machine-guns and other equip- tariff isi a great blow to the Japanese
German submarines will begin their ac- ment, Japan is far behind other nations, traders, and tho paper believes that the
tivity on the. Pacific Ocean, and the paper but the military authorities of Japan do
proposals will not be accepted by the
is confident that as long as the Japanese
not realize the inferiority of their own Japanese Government. If ever the pre-
Navy exists, there will be no danger east equipment, and have mp intention to im- sent Cabinet consents to the increase of
of Singapore.
prove the present system. tho tariff, the government will invite the
( !hina eve n took a neutral position when
The "Jiji" says that the Japanese arms enmity of the public as well as those in-
other nation s fought on her own laud, as,
are so old fashioned that if a war is to be terested in the Chinese trade.
m th e Russo-Japanese war, and the Ger- , , ,
,

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fought between Japan and some European
,

man-Japanese war, and it is beyond tho

understanding of the "Asahi" that only'
ratlon n 1! be nothing but a war of
'
™ Even though the present war in Europe
of ancient and modern arms, and however
when Germany threatens the sinking is demonstrating the power of arms and
merchantmen, China should become so
aroused and com e to cons der the sever-
ance of diplomatic relations, and even the
; nnofc
European nation
™ ^
stron S the Japanese soldiers may be, they
a S arast the modern arms of a
modern inventions, the Japanese Army of-
ficers do not believe that tho present war

declaring of war against Germany.

The Japanese military authorities are will teach them any lesson regarding the
improvement of arms. It is commonly
The paper considers that the loss and still giving more consideration to the num believed by tho Japanese army officers that
danger that China will encounter with the ber of soldiers than to the improvement
declaration of war against Germany will! 01 arms Whcn the additional establish- the present war has brought some changes
-

be much lamer than imagined by the

ment of two divisions was discussed, the in war tactics, but it has not made any
change in arms or equipment. The paper
Chinese Government. Again from the military authorities said that although the declares that
arms and equipment should be improved, the Japanese army officers
standpoint of Japan, the paper does not are only considering the increase of the
welcome the severance of diplomatic rela-jthe power of arms cannot be equalled with
uumber of soldiers and a re not paying any
tions between China and Germany. If ll1,man P ower and the most essential pro- '
attention to the improvement and develop-
China ins'sts on eniierine: the vortex of h]cm f or th e Japarese army is to increase ment of arms.
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the present war, as a friendly and neigh- the number of Divisions

The "Jiji" further regrets that the Mili-
bowing nation, Japan should adv se el- tary authorities of Japan are riot trying
not to take such a step. such a concession. The government says to assist the Entente forces in Europe by
However, the Terauchi Cabinet ifl try that when China joins the Entente, the supplying them with arms and munitions.
iug to bri: g China into the present war, German influence in China can be driven All Entente countries are now suffering from
and the Chinese Government took advant- away, and the Japanese traders will har- lack of munitions, and as a nation fighting
age of the situation and brought the dc- vest the benefit of entering the Chinese with the Entente, Japan should give them
mand of th? ra se oi' customs duty and the market, but the paper does not believe every possible assistance, and the most servic-
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postponement of the indemnity payment, that the driving out of the Germans in able and important: assistance Japan could
I

and it seems, the paper says, that the,
Terauchi Cabinet is des ring to make
China join tho war even accepting some
of the demands made by China.
W'h l e apparently China is quiet and
peaceful, tho "Asahi" s ates that there
ar« still differences between the govern-
ment officials and the public, and is,
it
not desirable for Japan to take th* side ^significant when, compared with th P loss
of one party as it will invite the ill-feeljno;
Judg'ng from this point, duty, and while the war benefit will be
China will cause such a benefit to Japan. give them is the supply of munitions, hut
At present the Germans in China arc un- the Army authorities do not see the necessity
able to obtain even a few cases of good of giving our all es such assistance, and
from Germany, and at present the Ger- have been quite unconcerned regarding the
mans have not much influence in the supply of munitions to the Allies. Japan,
says the "Jiji", is at present in an ideal
Chinese market.
position to give such an assistance to the
The small benefit that can be obtained allies,
and realizing the importance of tho
by entering the Chinese market, will be
supplv of munitions, tho War Department)
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should manufacture munitions on a large
Dp caused hy the increase of the customs scale
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and fulfil Japan's dutv to the other
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of the other.
allied nations bv supplying them with mu-
the postponement of the indemnity pay-j on iy f0r s i x months or one year, the 'oss ti 'tions.
Tf the War Department encourages
incut and floating the Chinese loan, will caused by the increase of the customs duty the manufacture of munition by private
aid the government party, but they will, will be permanent. factories and concerns, the dpparhnenf will
make the public entertain ill-feeling Judging from any point of view, the also gain a valuable exper'ence in utilizing
J

against Japan. Such financial aid to, "Asahi" declares that Japan will not pro- the private factories in the manufacture of
China will only benefit the Government, fit by bringing China into the present war, munitions.
which will ut'lize the money in oppressing and it fails to understand the reason why The "Jiji'' sincere! v regrets that the War
the public. the Terauchi Cabinet
| is so keen; about Department and army officers are not paying
The "Asahi" fails to understand tho bringing China into the war even at such any attention to these problems, but are
reason why the Terauchi Cabinet desirea a great sacrifice, to the Japanese cam- merely watching the European war with
curiosity.
to bring Ch na into the war even giving merce.
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i4< %^mmmm THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 3, 1917

THE NEGLECT OF CHINA TO STOP INFERIOR ARTICLES YOKOHAMA C. & A. C. HELD ANNUAL MEETING
The "Hochi" declares that the Japanese The "Yorozu" declares that the greatest
Government often thinks more of Europe prob i em i n the economic world The Annual General Meeting of the
of Japan,
than Asia, and says that the Japanese gov- .
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™ how lo
,

P^vent the
,

manufacture
. . ,
Yokohama Country and Athlet c Club wag
ernment had purchased a large amount of
held on Tuesday evening at the Board of
Exchequer bonds issued by the British Gov- of inferior articles. The problem is not
ernment and also bought up the Japanese' a new on6j and for a gTeat m Trade Rooms in Yokohama. We make the

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yearS)
Government bonds in the London market. . . , , . following excerpts from the Report ore-
*° accusation, has been made against
The intents of the Government to give
assistance to England by subscribing to the Japanese products, not only by foreign
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by ^
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List of Honour:
flotation of bonds and also the buying up buyers but also by domestic consumers.
of the Japanese bonds in the market, is ad- rpi ". 1 ji i
The Committee regret to record the death
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and the„ fact has pleased -r.„- +
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at the front of Messrs. J." Barnes. G. W.

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m.rable, the Brit- , ,• 1

whenever the manufacturers ot the coun-
tsh public immensely. But the "Hochi" be- Kms L tL
lievos that the monetary assistance to Eng- try are prosperous, and the paper says that
^enderdme, and 0.
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whenever demand oell.ei.
land is not so urgently necessary as mone- the,
exceeds the supply I

iary assistance to China. While the British the manufacturers make the inferior ar-j Athletics
public will welcome the Japanese assistance tides fill their orders and harvest the pro-
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A Sports Meeting was held on June 10th.
and appreciate t. they are not in need of fit. Th e entries and attendance were good and I

such an assistance. But China is in urgent; Th e paper regrets that the Japanese ar- some close races were witnessed. Joy and !

need of financial assistance from Jap^hJ tides are inferior , and the fact cannot be
and the paper regrets that the Japanese denied, but the problem should be considor- da Costa share the sprints between fliem,
Xhe accusation is and K. Tresize showed up well in the
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govemment officials and bankers pay more> ed f om tw0 s i des ,. .

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attention to the European situation and over heard from

the side of the purchasers,
longer distances. The Dare Cup was won
look the important happenings in the Orient. by Kl ngen irom 100 yds.
and in many cases the accusation is true,
The neighbour ng country of China is at Baseball
and the Japanese manufacturers cannot
present in great need of financial assistance, The Baseball Team was organised early
their faults, but at the same time, """^
n to IheJ^Pe Thorn wag j
and c H
a insists that the cause of the ac-
British nation by purchase of British bonds tue P Per Captain; K. F. Coe. Vice-Captain; and L
and buy ng up of Japanese bonds, would icusation should be carefully investigated, M. Howe, Manager. A good deal of pro-
have been enough, for tb> deveJ j
ipnient and as many accusations
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are echoed too loudly. gress was made up to the t me of the Fourth
assistance of the Chinese nation. jThe "Yorozu" believes that if the Japan- of July game with our old rivals tho To-
The first consideration of the Japaaes^jese manufacturers and the foreign pur- j
kyp Americans, but un'forlumti-iy rm that
eap'talists and government .ji..
officials
.i.^r, should ^^.w.^^i^ are brought more" closely
chasers ....v,
|
v-vn/w-.j together,
.v^-....-, j
day the team took a slump
,
f and" we were
" .j-

be directed to China and othe lex countries in they will come to a better understanding
|
very badly defeated by Tokyo, the score
,the Orient than to the far away and com-!
ana coin- me
The paper also states that there is a be n £ 19 1° 1 This seemed to have demo-
-

paralivelv rich European nations. tendency among the Japanese manufacturers ralised the players, and, in spite of fairly
i

not to pay any attention to the COmUierCl- pract'Ce and numerous games consistent

al and 'industrial additions of foreign throughout the summer months. th e team I

did not regain anywhere near their previous

THE BELGIANS FATE countries, and their ignorance of the for-
form unti| the first Interport contest with j

eign market often causes the manufacture •

The "Yorozu" desires to draw the at- of inferior articles. The men employed; Kobe, in which Kobe won 6 to 4. This
tention of the Japanese to the condition for tBo examination of products, often do
game resulted in high-class bas ball bv both
!

contestants, and, o n fjbe strength 0. 't, we

of tho Belgians, and hopes that, the Japan- ]ju1 under gt and the foreign market as well
;

surely expected to win th e succeeding one,

ese public will express their sympathy to- as jhe |-OTeign usa
j
f" the articles, and ^
but we lost out by th P score of 25 to 11,
wards the Belgians by giving them pro- oonse0|Ue Jt y these" men pass inferior ar- after a comedy of errors.
j

per assistance. tides without realizing that such articles Earlier in the season Mr. T! orn ipsign-
j

Belgium stood up to protect her own are not servicablc. pel h Captaincy, and K. F. Coe was elect-
!
1
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neutrality and Germany mercilessly at- The paper hopes that Japanese manu- ed n his place, with B. G. Walker as Vice-
1
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tacked her, destroyed properties, plunder- if acturers and those interested in the for- Captain. We had much promising mate-
rial o n the field, and it was lack of ex-
ed wealth, and killed the innocent. eign irade will study the condition and
|

perience more than anything <Jse which

Hunger and fear came to oppress the Bel- circumstances of the foreign market as
j

resulted in the loss of so many games. A

gians, and according to the report from! well as the people. Whenever any aceusa- new rival developed in Yokohama in the
those Belgians still remaining in their own tion is made, the manufacturers and the so-called Yokohama Americans, who
j

'Sand!, it is said that they have no work to government authorities should carefully far
y pt on g team in t he
do and no food' to eat, and they are pressed study and investigate why and how the ac- were fortunate enough to win against them
put a
,

although we
j

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i
,.
^
bv the German soldiers to work for them. cusation is made, or else it will be impos- in the only contest we played. It is to be
Many of them are engaged in digging sible to stop the manufacture of the -in- regretted tha+ members of the latter team \

trenches which will be used agaunt their jferior articles. could not play on th e Y.C. & A.C. aggre- >

'

own country and people. The paper wishes gal ion. j

that the Japanese public will realize the

which these uniortunate
cruel position in wtiic^tnese unfortunate!,
r
P aPfr
... , ,
T
the ^panese who;
T%
,
"
For the coming year we have our team
intRct
.

fed for thege ullfortunate Belgians an&^ho hag rPmovefl to Robe. Hi loss will
I

fhe exception of jj Colton! ^

Belgians are to work
of their own country,
for the destruction
their own brothers
(

d ire
,

|
these Beloians
ta
^4„. ^
fo ^ s
and be sorely felt, but there will be several new
additions to the squad, and We are in hopes
and sisters, under the forced orders of the I
,
There has been a plan to send a relief of putt'mg a team on the field thi ? year
Germans.
mission to the Sick and Wounded Soldiers wlvch will equal the best that Yokohama
The "Yorozu" says that Belgium was of the Allies, and the paper hopes that ihfip. had for many seasons.
an industrial country, but the Germans these generous and kind people who desire Cr'cket:
took away all material for the industries to express their sympathies towards the Mr. A. P. Scott was elected Captain.
and destroyed factories, and the large num- sick and wounded soldiers, will also pay The season of 1916 did not present any
ber of workmen formerly employed at their attention to
the Belgians who are
outstanding 1
features. The weather was
and maltreated very much against cricket, and a
these factories are now unemployed in not consider-
only mined, starved
able proportion, of the games were ruined
forced idleness. by the Germans, but who are forced to
on this account.
The United States of America had been help the Germans for the destruction of Tn Addition to this there was considprnble
g ving every possible relief and assistance their own homes and murder of their own difficulty in raising full sides, but under
to the unfortunate Belgians, but since the kinsmen. present circumstances this is not to bp won-
diplomatic relations have been severed be- Any attempt to give relief to the Bel- derpd at.
tween the United States and Germany, the gians, will not be only a help to the Bel- Th Q Interport Match was played in
paper believes that such work of relief will gians. but will be for the sake of humani- Kobe, anrt resulted n a w^n for the home i

stop. ty. team by three wickets. The Match was f

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March 3, 19-7] THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIl

low-scoring one and was ova- in a day Jan. 20th in Yokohama, won KEIO UNIVERSITY WILL HAVE MEDICAL
and a hal , and the finish was quite by Yokohama 6-2 COLLLGE
exciting. \ Lawn Tenuis:
jiflsociation Football The past Season has boi n most success- K(io University w
The Season opened on the 28tth October,
II D pen Q new medical
ful; alarger number of members havo
191(i, and the following Officer* were college OH April 16. Th s will be an ex-
used the Courts, and ii.ou-playing members
•lected :

have shown their interest in Tennis by wit- cellent new additon |o the influential pri-
Captain: B. Deveson. — nessing the various matches and tourna- vate univers ty. The Keio
University nib-
Vice-Captain: —
T. A. Levack iwid S. A.
ments played. lliorities contemplating e ablishuu nt of -

Southwell.
t

a new medical college opened a -ul>-onp-

Tlio Interport game played n Kobe on Ln the Spring a Sealed Handicap Sing-
f on 1st Rome time ago for the
purpose of
the 1Kb March, 1916, resulted m a draw les Tournament, was started and was car-
obtaining funds necessary for t' e material-
.1 I, after a very closely contested game. ried vvell forward into ilie Summer before
ization of the plan.
The League inaugurated last year ha? the results were known, (J. F. Wovill and
This measure wa s more fruitful than had
been continued, St. Joseph's School replacing 1). Coupar securing the first and second
been anticipated, and the amount wanted
Hiratsuk ), who were unable to raise a team
this Season. The Y. C. & A.C. 2nd XI.
places respectively. ha a already been covered. Mori over H 1
*

The Annual Spring Handicap Tourna- Majesty fh e Emperor was pleased to giant
have played four games so far, resulting
as follows :
ments opened in April with a record entry the sum of 30,000 yen towards the fund.
I9lfi. of 86, and it was found necessary to form The new college will take in 100 students'
8th December, vt rsus St. .
two classes of Singles. Great interest was n Apr 1 and the work on the necessary
Joseph's at Yokohama.. 3 — 2 Won. shown atnd several of the events were close-
college buildings will be started n due
course. It haw been decided to nominate
i

11th December, versus Tokyo ly contested, the winners being, after many
Dr. Krtosato, Presuk nt of the Kita.sato In-
at Yokohama 2 — „ rounds had been played off, as follows: stitution for Infectious d'seaseg. dean of
1917. Singles, Class A., I. M. Isaacs. tho new college.
7th January, versus T.H.N.S. Singles, Class 11, P. L. Monkmam.
at Yokohama 3 —2 „ Doubles, F. E. Colchester & C. R. Eice.
10th February, versus Tokyo
Mixed Doubles, Mrs. Moss & C. H. 300,000 YEN FOR KOKUMINTO
Tokyo at 4—2 Lost.
Thorn.
One game against the Tokyo Higher Nor-
The final events were all played off on Mr. Ginjiro Katsuta, proprietor of Ka-
mal School in Tokyo had to be forfeited
July 8th under ideal conditions before a tsuta Shoka slip owners of Kobe, has
owing to 'nsuffiVent support. ,

contributed 300,000 yen towards the cam-

There ha s been one l?t XI. game versus large number of spectators, when, with the
paign expensesof the Kokuminto. In
N.E. Japa'n which resulted in a> win for assistance of subscribing members, the
making the contribution. Mr. Katsuta i3
the Y.C. & A.C. by 8 goals to nil. Committee were able to engage the Im-
reported to have remarked that be was
The Interport game this Season is to be perial Bodyguard Band and to arrange a 1

disgusted with the political part es now ;

played in Yokohama, and wil] take place gala afternoon which was heartily appre-
ex sting, especially with the Kenseikai and
gome time at the beginning of March. ciated by all present. the Seiyukai, the two leading parties of the
Ruerby Football
The 1915/1916 Season Interport Match
On June 25th the Club played Keio country.

versus Kobe was played in Yokohama on

University First Team Singles and He believes that the Kokumimfo is the

the 25th March', 1916. and" resulted in a Doubles and were defeated by 14 matches ideal political party at this moment, al-
wi n for Yokohama by 8 po nts to 3. ;
to 2. A return fixture on November 26th though it s not so powerful as large par- :

The following officers were elected, in with Keio again resulted in their favour ties, and he contributed the money in tha
hop? s that the party will
eloc* suitable re-
October, for the 1916/1917 Season :— as follows :

Captain: D. La'dlaw. — 1st Team, 5 Matches to 1., 3 Matches presentatives in the Lower House. Mr.
—
Vice-Captains: K. 1ST. Postlethwaite and unfinished.
.Katsuta has not been connected with any
party in the past, and although he pa d
B. Deveson. 2nd Team, 8 Matches to 1. no attention to politics, he was so disgust-
Since this, owing to the departure of The Autumn Han dicap Tournaments, ed with the leadinsr political parties that
Mr. Laidk'W for Ch na. and the llness of
:

were duly held with 103 entries, the largest he desires that 'the Kokuminto will have the
Mr. Postlethwaite, Mr. Deveson has taken in Owing to this fives in the eonrfng election and clear the
the annals of the Club.
^on the duties of the captaincy. record entry both the Singles and Men's maior'ty vote in the Housf? of Representa-
Three matehe, have been played against
Keio University, one resulting in a win,
Doubles were divided into two classes. political circle of useless politician?.
an a draw, and one n a loss.
(
.
The winners of the Tournament were as
i

A match ha s also been played against follows :

,fh c Kyoto li ,?V r Normal School, when a
weak Club team was defeated by 11 points
to nil.
The prospects >ire n °t encouraging, and
jthe game has not 'been well supported this
season.
Hockey
The following
Captain :—H. T. Hume.
Vice-Captain :—T. M. Knott, and P. F.
Lloyd.
Hon. Secretary .—P. F. Lloyd.
Through the courtesy of the Municipal
authorities we wer e again able to ob;a n
the us c of 'he Settlement ground for nvd-
3ay practices on Tuesdays and Thursdavs,
,but these garner were so consistently badly
supported that they had eventually to be
Some of last year's players
abandoned.
»have left, others have been incapacitated
or too busv to turn out, while a marked
falling off was evident amon? the younger
plavers, wnich i s to be regretted.
Games aga'n^t Keio University were ar-
ranged on the following dates:
Nov. 11th Scratched.
Nov. 2/>th in Yokohama, won
Handicap Singles; ClassA, C. II. Thorn-
Handicap Singles, Class B, S. R. She-
pard.
Handicap Doubles, Class A, W. A.
Tomlinson and I. M. Isaacs.
Handicap Doubles, Class B, G. F. Wevil
and L. M. Howe.
officers were elected:
Handicap Mixed Doubles, Miss A. Cain
and T. G. Ely.
Championship Events.
with the Autumn Tournaments, the Cham-
pionship events, Singles and Doubles, were
held, and in both cases last year's holders
relinquished the'r titles.
Singles, I. M. Isaacs.
Doubles, F. E. Colchester and C. R. Rice.
In connection with the Championship
Singles a handsome trophy has been kind-
le presented by the American Trading Co.,
and the Permanent Committee have also
kindly provided one for the Doubles.
The Courts throughout the season have
been well used and are in good condition,
and will require little or
Spent Many Sleepless Nights.
Hair Game Out Badly.
— Concurrently HEALED BY CUTICURA
"About two years ago I woke up one
morning and found all behind my ear and
to the crown of my head wot and smarting.
I was told it was wet eczema. It was itch-
ing and smarting all the time and I spent
many sleepless nights. l\'y hair also came
out very badly behind my ear.
"I saw an advertisement of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and I sent for a free sample
and then bought two tablets of Soap and a
box of Ointment. I was healed." (Signed)
Mrs. Sarah A. Walkden, 6, Preston St.,
Lower Ince, Lanes., Eng., July 29, 1915.
Sample Each Free by Post
With 32-p. Skin Book. (Soap to cleanse
and Ointment to heal.) Address post-card
no repairs dur- for samples: F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Char-

ing next Season. torbouse Sq. a London. Sold everywhere.

by Yokohama . . . 3-1
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144 gHHHHttttSi? THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 3, 1917

TOKYO A.F.C. WIH AGAIN A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT "Ah. fors' La Traviata by

e lui" irom
Verdi, "My
Laddie" by William Armour
Thayer, " Vielle Chanson" by Georges Bizet,
The Tokyo A.F.C. proved the victors The Tokyo music lovers had an oppor-
and " Yesterday and Today" by Charles
in their League Match, on last Saturday tunity to enjoy the music by the Yokohama Gilbert Spross, every song being received
against the St. Joseph's College team. Orchestra Society Monday night at the Opera w.th hearty and enthusiastic applause.
The latter were under the disadvantage Comique, Akasaka Mitsuke. The Society Air. Paul Nipkojw, alsQ had his share of
of playing with only ten men. As all foot success, and as it is so rare in Tokyo to have
should be congratulated upon having Mrs.
bailers are aware this is a far greater dis- the- occasion to l.sten to an artist on the
Helen Wetmore-Neumann and Mr. Paul 'cello, his performance was
advantage than it appears on paper, as it a revelation to
upsets the entire side. Saturday's game Nipkow as the soloists last night. the lovers of string music. The music of the

was no exception, and the visitors were all The concert was given under the auspices 'cello is quite unknown in Japan, and among
up in the air for most of the game, with of the Patriotic League of Britons Overseas, the Japanese music lovers there have been
many who longed for an opportunity to
the exception of the r two backs and goal- and the proceeds of the evening helped to
listen to a good 'cello player. Those Japa-
keeper. The latter, F. Koch, did sterling
swell the Avar relief funds. The foreign and nese who attended the concert last night,
work especially in the second half when
Japanese communities of Tokyo and Yoko- though small in number, showed their appre-
the Tokyo forwards gave him no respite.
ciation of Mr. pkow's skill. N
That he kept his citadel inlact in the second hama packed the little theatre and were The Orchestra was also a success, due to
moiety of the game, was by no means due lavish in their praise of the musical treat the sk If ul direction of Mr. Thorn.
to the poor shooting of the attackers, as afforded them. PROGRAMME
he had at least half a dozen shots which The orchestra, under the baton of Mr. C. 1 Intermezzo from the Grand Opera —
would have scored with a weaker man' in H. Thorn, rendered master-pieces by Men- "Goyecas" Granados
goal.
delssohn, Arensky, Gounod and Granados de-
I — Romance
a) Kargaroff
b) Inspiration v Kargaroff
The home team, Tokyo A.F.C. scored
twice in the first half thanks to Curtis and
i ghtfully. The orchestra which consisted of
thirty-six pieces, treated the audience to some
'3
—Solo Violoncello,
for with
Accompaniment
Orchestral
Buckney ai d crossed over with a lead of
of the best music heard im Tokyo for many Mr. Paul Nipkow.
two to nothing.
years. 4— Aria from La Traviata
The second half was practically a bom- The leading features of the evening were "Ah. fors' e lui" Vrrdi
bardment of the visitors' goal, except on Hie soprano solos by Mrs. Helen Wetmore- Helen Wetmore-Nf umann.
one occasion when the visitors scored their Iseumann of Kobe, who came to Tokyo and 5— Symphony in A Minor (Scotch) ....
only point. From a general rush, J. Koch Yokohoma on purpose to oblige the Yoko- Mendelssohn
headed the ball into the net from a good hama Orchestra Society. She is better known Introduction ed Allegro agitato
centre by Olsen about 8 minutes before in musical circles as Miss. Helen Wetmore. Adagio cantabile
time. The incident caused quite a change She has sung most successfully in the United Allegro guerriero e F nale maestoso
to come over the visiting team and they States and Canada, and was regarded as one
made tirngs quite lively in the last, few of the best concert singers of America. It 6 — Intermezzo, Op. 20 Arensky
minutes of the jjame, but failed to draw was a rare opportunity for the Tokyo mus e 7 — Soprano Soli
lover to listen to Miss Helen Wetmore, who a) My .Wm. Armour Thayer
Laddie
level.
was only known to the community in Japan b) Vieille Chanson Georges Bizet
Considering their handicap with one
1

1
y reputation. c) Yesterday and To-day. • • •

man short and the weight they were giv- Mrs. Wetmore-Neumann is noted for her Charles Gilbert Spm,-*
ing away, the visitors can truly pride them- romantic and feminine presentation of songs, Helen Wetmore-Nnimann.
selves on being beaten but not disgraced. and during her concerts in the United States, 8 — a) Norwegian Folk-Song.. Gaston Borch
The home team played a very scrappy the music critics highly complimented her b) Selection from "Faust" Gounod
game, and all found the ground a severe upon the high order of her musical ability. Accompanist Mrs. J. T. Swi t.
:

handicap. Last night at the Opera Comique, she sang Conductor: Mr. C. H. Thorn.
The teams were:
Tokyo A.F.C. Goal:—W. Y. Dner;
Backs: D. TIaift-h (Capt), L. V. Allen;
Half-backs: H. C. Spackman, H. E. Klin-
gen, F. Weston; Forward: N. K. Roscoe,
S. Heaslett, A. Buckney, A. G. Curtis or
A. K Other, A. E. Wood.
St. Joseph's Goal :

Silva, Vaughan; Half-backs, Aubre and

—
F. Koch Backs, da ;
Quality,
Brinckmeier;
Fachtmann,
Forwards,
Cotte, J. Koch.
Olsen, Genato,
With LEA & PERRIES' SAUCE, a m
Eeferee: Mr. J. S. Willes. a few drops sprinkled over the meat,
Linesmen Masters Aubrey and
: Awdrey fish or cheese, &c., are all that is
Bryan. required to impart the most delicious
piquancy and flavour.
BIG HAULS OF Fl$H
The QUALITY and concentration of its
ingredients make a little of this sauce go
A big catch of tunnies is reported from
1

a long way.
Kanagawa prefecture where the catch of
Yellow-tails and tunnies was very poor last
season. The other day 350 huge tunnies,
each weighing about 400 pounds and
valued at 20,000 yen im all, were caught
at Manadzuru, Ashigarashimo-gori, Kana-
gawa prefecture, and the catch continue
to be very favourable there with the result
that fishing villages near Odawara are The Original and Genuine
again livening up im consequence. Tun- WORCESTERSHIRE.
nies have been shipped to the Billingsgate
in Tokyo and the fall in prices of fish is
expected. Another big catch of tunnies is
also reported from Idzu.
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Weekly Edition
#±BSB -mnn
No. 10]
GIST BR ED AT THI
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words. But from March. 1 the following

The Japan Weekly Mail
WEEKLY EDITION
SKEWS & NOTES codes books are allowed to be used provid-
ed it is stated the name of code used:
A.B.C. Code, 1st and 5th edit ons, Bentry's
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. Contributions to the fund for the relief
Complete Phrase Code, Broomhall's Inter-
of the sick and wounded soldiers of the
national Combination Code. Lever's Stand-
Allies which is now being raised in this
ard code, Scott's Code and Western Union.
country now amount to 760,000 yen.
THE JAPAN MAIL
On e hundred and four 'steamers, both
AND According to the statistics prepared by
allied and neutral, have been sunk by Ger-
the Department of Justice the number of
THE JAPAN TIMES man submarines since the commencement
boy hooligans, recognized as such by law, of the unrestricted German submarine war-
TOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS in this country is at present about 38.000.
fare, according to investigations made by
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.^0 the Nippon Yusen Kaisha. The investiga-
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 That university professors will be extend- tions are said to have been made based on
ed the right to become members of the the reports received by the company, who
House of Representatives, was decided upon believe that the actual number of the vic-
at the semi-weekly session of the Cabinet tims may be more. They are 84 British,
SUBSCRIPTION RATES meeting on March 2. This reverses the old 3 Italian. 1 American, 3 Greek, 4 Norwe-
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Thanks to the good offices o" Mr. Inouye,
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„ On Monday 44 fishermen of the village President of the Yokohama. Specie Bank,
One month Sen .50 of Nakiri, Shi ma-gun, Miye prefecture being the insurance companies concerned have

Three months Yen overtaken by a storm at sea were shipwreck- agreed to pay between 470,000 yen and
1.50 500,000 ye n for damages caused by the
ed.
Six months Yen 3.00 were despatched at once recent explosion at the Yokohama Mer-
Three life-boats
to the scene but only six of the men were
chandise Warehousing Co., while the lat-
One year Yen 6.00
ter consented to pay 135.000 yen for da-
picked up.
mage the neighbouring houses. The da-
mage to the Warehousing Co. and adjacent
CONTENTS The
trial run of the 'biggest locomotive
houses wa s at first put at about one mil-
Japa n the construction of which was
in
lion yen, hut subsequent investigations put
Notes* and News 145
eome time ago completed at the Imperial it a+ about 600.000 ven.
China's Indecision 146
Government Railways works in Hama-
A Change; Comes Over Politics in
matsu has been attended with satisfactory
Peking 1 16 A scheme is under consideration to make
broad
results. This locomotive built lor
Another Phase in Siino-German
iteacBi the fire-brigade headquarters which is at
gauge railways is the first of its kind in
Tangle ' 147 present under the control of the Tokyo
Japan proper. Metropolitan Police Bureau a n independent
Official Scoffs at Hun Efforts to
Estrange Japan 147 organization, to be put under the direct-
Mr. Shinobu Speaks on Indian Politics 148 Tokyo people apparently are great lorers control of the c'ty office. This measure if
Advice How to Spend Money One of moving pictures. It is stated that To- realized, it is (hoped, will considerably dimi-
Hasn't Got • 148 kyo, with 58 cinema halls, has more pic- nish the inconvenience which has hitherto
German "War Casualties 148 ture palaces than any town in Japan. Even been often experienced in reaching a point
Tli,. European War 149 Osaka has only 23 halls and Kyoto comes of agreement with regard to the steps to be
According 'to statistics, taken to put down tili P outbreak of
fires.
Latest Hu n Sign of Diplomatic In- hext with li.
sanity 151 there is a cinema house for every 35,000 The oity authorities are projecting to re-
Senate Did Not Vote Armed Neutral- place horses by motor power in the near
people in Tokyo.
ity Bill 152 future.
Wilson Goes 'to White House for
Second Term 153 A jointconference of the railway officials Last Friday Her Majesty the Em-
'

Crisis in China V Cabinet Takes Turn; of China and Japan is to be held in April, press granted the sum of 100,000 yen
154 and the Imperial Railway Board has cx-
for Better out of the Privy Purse towards the fund
Botlmiann-Hol.hveg Blows Off Steam s ended the invitation to the Chinese mil-
of the mission for the relief of the sick
in Reichstag 156 way officials, to visit Japan and travel
and wounded of the Allies, recently or-
Latest Hypocrisy of Kaiser Wiihelm through the country a? the guests of the
Imperial Railways. A recent report from ganized at the instance of Baron Shibu-
II 157
Peking says that about thirtv Chinese of- sawa and others, as a mark of special ap-
Voices of the Press . 157
preciation of this humanitarian project.
ficials will visit Japan during the confer-
Too Much Religion in Mission Schools
ence. Prince Tokugawa, President of the allied
Now 158
relief mission, proceeded to the Palace in
St- George's Society Hold Annual
Meeting; 159 Wireless messages between Japan and the morning at
10.30 o'clock and received
March Bill af Imperial 160 America through the Funabashi Wireless the gift through
Baron Hatano, Minister
La Belle Hehn. at Rosi's 160 Station hitherto have had to b e in plain of the Imperial Household Department.
 146 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 10, 19 17

CHINA'S INDECISION A CHANGE COMES OVER POLITICS dispatch states that th e strong attitude of
President Li Yuan-hung, who rejected the
In spite of the deep mist of confusion of
IN PEKING
decision of the Cabinet, reveals the fact
views that still screens China's real attitude that behind the President there is influ-
toward Germany from outside penetration, The situation in China hag undergone a ence of the United States and Germany.
sudden Another prominent factor that accounts for
Jhree fa cits seem to stand out unmistakable. change owing to the unexpected
the strong attitude of the President is the
resignation of Premier Tuan Chi-jui over
Evasive and persuasive, Germany's reply iact that the Foreign Minister, Vice-Min-
ister and other
does no* comply with the main point of dissension 6 of opinions with President Li junior members of the
Yuan-hung anenit diplomatic questions Foreign Department ar e dissatisfied with
China's protest against ruthless submarin-
the attitude of the members of the diploma-
i'sm, which, to be consistent with her de- towards Germany. Until the end of last
under Premier Tuan, who set-
tic section
clared warning, compels China, at least, week it was generally believed that China matter without consulting with the
tled the
to sever diplomatic relations with Germany. would take immediate steps to break with memlbers of the Foreign Department. It is
That is one fact that leaves no room for Germany in accordance with the decision believed that the Fore gn Minister and
doubt. Anoiuer is that despite this fact, of the Cabinet Council and if occasion ne- other members of the Foreign Department
there is opposition which cannot be des- had prevailed upon the President to refuse
cessitated would declare war on Germany giving
pi'sed to a s|iep, which by rights China sanction to 'the decision of the Tuan
should take to vindicate her protest. In following th© example of the Allies, all Ministry.
the third place this opposition is due to the indications tending that way. Another Peking message s ates that
machinations of German agents and their after Premier Tuan left the President's
According to a Peking dispatch received
mercenaries in China, among whom are office President Li invited Vice-President
here on last Sunday Premier Tuan Chi- Feng- Kuo-chang, Mr. Hsu Shih-ehang and
found men of no small influence. No
patriotic Chinese keenly con'scious of the
jui.
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accompanied by all the Ministers other elder statesmen and held conference.
honour and dignity of his country will fail of State, went to the President 's office on Tlh« Vice-President and elder statesmen
j

last Saturday and submitted the deci- made efforts to reconcile and mediate be-
to see that between the first and th e last two i

sion of the Cabinet on the pending ques- tween the President and the Premier, but
facts there is irreconcilable contradiction, !

which to pass over will be deeply to injure tion with Germany deliberately explaining their efforts were futile as the President
;

the reason for the decision of the cabinet, maintained a strong attitude and refused
China's international reputation. For, in- j

action on China's part, in tacit acceptance

and asked the sanction of the President. to change his determination. President Li
!

President Li Yuan-hung, however, object- requested Mr. Hsu Shih-chang to become

of Germany's reply must needs produce an
I

ed to the Cabinet's decision and refused to Premier in place of Premier Tuan, but Mr.
impression abroad that from the first she j

give his sanction. Premier Tuan, indig- Hsu declined the offer. The President is
drd nott mean her protest to be serious and
nant at the President's attitude, resigned on determined to replace the Premier with
Bhe sent it to Germany merely to deceive I

the spot ;:nd left Peking in the a.t^rnoon Mr. Wang Shih-chfng or Mr. Li Ching-
the world. Furthermore, her acquiescence !

in the German reply will make her a party

for Tientsin.
j
hsi. Premier Tuan. who has gone back to
to the atrocious, German submarine war-
Another Peking dispatch, says that Pre- his home in Tientsin, it is said, will never
mier Tuan Chi-jui visited President Li come back to Peking. The Minister of
fare in defiance of; the friendly representa-
tions of the United States Government and
Yuan-hung on Saturday morning and sub- Education and Communication*, will pro-
mitted the report of th e Cabinet Council bably resign following th e example of Pre-
in direCf hostility to the Allies. Nor is that
all. Nobody believes that the Chinese do- relating to the decision on the break with mier 'Tuan. It is a mistake to interpret

ing the mercenary service to Germany are

Germany, and requested the President to the rapture between the President and the
movinor in the maltter from their personal sanction the decision before reporting the Premier as the result of dissension of opi-
matter to parliament. President Li after nion or collision of feeling, apart from
convictions, and the world must come to
glancing over the report refused to sanc- which there is a more significant origin
the conclusion that Chinese statesmen are
open to dirty bargains when dealing with tion
it- Premier Tuan asked why the Pre- that should be noticed with keen attention.
questions of international rights and justice sident, r< fused to sanction the decision The German Minister admires the strong

and of humanity.
which had been consented to by a major- and courageous determination o the Pre- r

ity of the parliamentary members and pas- sident and takes pride in the superiority
If however the question of compensation
sed by the Cabinet Council. President Li of German influence which is so deep-
ik not wholly divorceable from that of
China's breaking off with Germany, we
replied that he could not sanction such a rooted in Chinese polit"cpl circles. The
decision because hp was gravely concerned rupture between the President and *fhe
had hoped that her intelligence would be
abou|! the fate of the state and he rejected Premier has taken the foreign community
quite up to tihe task of making a choice.
such proposal in his capacity as President in Peking by surprise, and keen interest
Especially in view of the latest revelations
China. Premier Tuan was very indig- is attached to the future development of
of German Machievalism, we should of
nant and declaring that he had nothing the situation. It is generally observed that
think. China should havei no occasion to
The paid hirelings of Germany more to say about the matter left the office, as the trouble i<* an outcome oJ
very
hesitate.
Returning to his office he wrote out his re- complicated circumstances and partakes of
j

in China are said to be making it a feature (

siginat'on and sent it to* the President delicate diplomatic significance it is very
of their argument that in 'the event of j

through Mr. Han, the Education Minister, difficult to expec*- any 'smooth settlemeBfc.
China's entering the war on the Allies'
later leaving Peking for Tientsin. Further complication is expected as inevit-
side, Japan will gain more influence than
In this connection yet another Peking able.
ever in China to the latter 's disadvantage.
Yet is it nOj. Germany herself thatt has been
persistently plotting to win over Russia pire from its impending punishment and there can be not a moment's doubt that by
and Japan by baiting the former with an the protection of China's interests does noit that single act China will raise her position
offer of its gradual absorption of India, form the least part of the plan. Tinas by a leap among those Powers, who in ap-
and by tempting th P laitter with a free China should have no difficulty whatever preciation of it will go a long way to meet
hand in China? Is it not plain as light, in deciding whose offer and promises to ac- ner wishes. Higgling "over conditions may
that if onlv Germany could obtain peace cept and rely upon.
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in a sense be unavoidable, but carrying the
by persuading the two Powers to agree If, again, the Allies stand for good operation too far will certainly not pro-
to separate conditions she. would af any faith >
and the real permanent benefit! duce the same psychological effect on the
moment throw China overboard and make of China, of which there
| can be AlliCx as a voluntary move on China's part.
her a victim of the arrangement? Or take no doubt, is it hot for China voluntarily In any case, most strongly we should hope
th P Zimmermann Note to Mexico that has to rise and show the appreciation of the ha+ China will not be guilty of the folly of
•
f

astoutoded the world. There it is proposed fact? The world rang with praise for letting go by the present golden oppor-
that. Japan shall join Germanv in smash- China, when she served Germany with her tunity by being delude-} bv G rman arti-
ing the United States, the great' Republic adrrp'rabW worded protest last month. fices and lip promises. Remember Germany
to which China looks up to a? a most trust- Whv? Because it was a noble act actuat- has twice plotted the undoing of China,
ed friend. "Whatever Germany's replv to ed by a noble motive. If has unquestion- first by the proposed control of her territory
China's protest mav say or whatever Minis-,} ably added to the respect toward China and neople by a foreign Power and second
ter Hintze and his paid and unpaid agents of the Allied Powers, this country being bv 'the projected destruction of her best
j

may offer, it cannot but be perfectly clear one of tthem.

j
If China draws the sword friend. Japan scornfully rejects these
that tVro is nothing in the German mind now solely in the name of the righteous plots. Is China still to wag her tail at
and heart but how to save the German Em- cause for which the AlPes are fighting. Germany?
 ,

March 10, 1917]

REACH ANOTHER
PHASE IN tioned the decision oi' the Cabinet Council OFFICIAL SCOFFS AT HUN EFFORTS
SINO-GERMAN TANGLE and that, night telegraphed to (be provin- TO ESTRANGE JAPAN
governments ih Cabinet decision and
cial

Mr. Yoshizawa, Japanese Charge asked their a-ivement. Vice-President The news of Germany's latest aci of
madnesb Ui Mexico was received with sur-
d' Affaires in Peking, called on Vicc-Presi- Feng Kuo clian- wired his opinion to the
prise ait Dlie Foreign Office hoc,
as well
lent Feng Kueo-chang, on last Thursday, says provincial governors dwelling on the neces- it migbt be.
A high official when seen by a
a Peking message, and hail an interview sity of China's ^i.iing with the Allies. At •Japmi Mail" reported last Friday said:
with him on the question of China's par- the meeting of he Cabinet Council on "The nevelation of Germany^ plan to egg
1

Thursday, necessary proceedings for sub- on Mexico to declare war against the United
ticipation in the war. As the result, tho
mitting the Government's decision to Par- State--, m Hhe event of the Washington Gov-
Vice-President has come 10 fully under- eminento depart ng from its present neu-
liament were concluded. The final deci- trality.
stand the intention of the Allies. The i3 interesting in many ways, but
sion was reached, the President has chang-
samo day the Russian Minister called on surprise is too mild a term to employ to
ed his opinion and now declares that he
Mr. Liang Chi-chao and explained the the feelings aroused at die attempt by tho
is prepared to follow the opinion of tho
Allies' viewpoint in reply to the questions Kerli n Government jlo tempt Japan to be
of the Chinese Government'.
majority. Thus the opinion of the Chi- false to her plighted
The Min- word. It goes with-
nese Government is in perfect unison, and out saying that th
isters of France and Italy called on Mr. e Tokyo Government baa
Liu Cheng-hsiang the same day and en it is expected that with the declaration of no intention of listening to Berlin.
ergetically advised, the Chinese statesman ™*
Germany the Chinese Gov- "Though the message Irom Washington
er.iiinent will establish a Naval Board of says thaib Mexico was ,10 approach
to speedily settle the question of China's Japan _

participation in the war.

Command with Mr. Chin Yun-peng as with a view to a premature peace with
Germany and to tempt Japan to betray
Prior to this, on last Wednesday, the Brit- Chief.
ish Charge d' Affaires interviewed Dr. Wu As may be seen from the above reports, her trust, Mexico has made no step s toward
that end. Even had s>h e clone eo, ;the Im-
Ting-fang and urged the Foreign Minister President Li Yuan-hung has apparently
been persuaded perial Government, under no circum-
to decide China's attitude. While the by the advocates of drastic
stances, would have consented to listen to
allied ministers are making energetic measuros, whose opinion is gradually gain- any
such proposal. The policy of the
efforts for moving China to side with them ing ground among the majority of the Chi- Imperial
Government in the past h as been,
against Germany, the German Minister is li eae people, both in official and private cir- and still is to give every possible
help 10
moving no less energetically to check eles. At least, it seems certain that the t^Bntenie. f which Japan is: a member.
j

China's being persuaded. The German Chinese Government has finally decided to Viscount Motono. the present Minister of I

Minister has mace frequent calls am Presi- declare diplomatic rupture within a few Foreign Affairs is especially determined to j

dent Li Yuan-hung through the introduc- ia y s \ The report that Dr. Wu Ting-fang, render e veiy assistance possible for the good
1

tion of Mr. In Chang, ex-Chinese Minister Foreign Minister, who was known to be of the allied cause, and see that Japan in
j

to Germany and a pro-German statesman strongly opposed to the rupture with Ger- every defa
j
fulfils her duty as a party to 1

in the Chinese Government, and after air- many, has determined to resign, reveals the the alliance fighting against Germany and
ing his view has striven to prevent China's advent of the announcement of China's
German cruelties."
I

being influenced by the movement r^f tlK strong determination against Germany, The Foreign Office." continued the nffi-
cia1 'believes tha + the governments and
allied ministers. though it mav be some time before the '

ivr-
Meanwhile Dr. Eeinsch, the American question of her siding with the Allies is
•
x j) •
x x
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n,v++w rally recognize the l&Z^ZJ^

It assistance'?
P
Japan haS °T7
Minister ,s engaged in a movement tc.pre- finally settlec
; given, a nd are also aware that the sympathy
j

vait on the Chinese Government with his, Ihe latest dispatches from Peking state * the public in Japan s with them in their
own opinion and has frequently approach- that the Allies' Ministers in Peking held straggle with Ge rmany. Anv report hint-
j

ed President Li Yuan-hung, presumably a conference on last Friday.

!

Mr. Liu ing at the possibility of Japan deserting her

trying to persuade China to follow the Cheng-hsiang, representing the Chinese alliance is utterly groundless. The For-
,

example of America in. her dealing with Government, was present and expressed eign Offic e is most anxious .to assure the
j

German)-. The opinion of the members thanks on behalf of the Government for Allied Powers that Japan is prepared to
of the Chinese Cabinet is in favour of (the kindly advice given by the Allies in share the difficulties and hardship? of the
China's siding with the Allies, while in-! their Note inviting China to join them, struggle with Great Britain. France. Rus-
fluential members in the President's office; The Allies are optimistic about the result aia* Ital y, Montenegro, Serbia, Rumania
are inclined to listen to the advice of the of their movement, which is believed to and! Portugal until the struggle ends."
American Minister. Nothing is clearly! have proved a success. Acting on the de-i In conclusion, the official referred to the .

known as to the advice advanced by thejeision of the Cabinet council of Thursday Sequent attem
>f distrust between Japan and Great Bri-
American Minister in Peking about the last, President Li Yuan-hung invited to
tain,and also to cause-an estrangement be-
question in issue, but according to a Pe-ihis office the presidents and about thirty
kt 1 vr' » 1 •)! i i i j«- vi- x TT £ ween Japan and the United States. Ihe
king dispatch to xi
'
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the "Tokyo Nichimchi" leacing members of the two Houses of

i
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y ^ ffi however rest g as<nireri ft„f

he is opposed to the idea of China's sid- (Parliament on Friday and submitting the « t>'
the Entente Powers will continue ^4*
.„ _;p' their f„n
full
ing with the Allies and is striving to check decision of the Government asked their opi-
[

confjdemce in Japan's loyalty and recognize

the movement, emphatically advising Pre-jnion. In the first place the President re- I'hat all along she has been making every
nder Tuan Chi-jui to observe an attitude ported on diplomatic affairs in the past and
j
effort to forward the efforts of the Allies
of strict neutrality, which he opines is best announced that the Government had de- on the road to victorv.
— The
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for China at the present moment. jcided to resort to rupture with Germany Tokyo, Mar. 2. Kokusai News
A Shanghai dispatch to the "Tokyo Asa- and further to participate in the war on Agency authorized to state that the sug-
is
hi," says that at the extraordinary meeting the side of the Allies, concerning which he gestion contained in the news report from
of the Cabinet Council held last Wecnes- wished to hear the views and opinions of Washington to the effect that the proposal
1

day in, connection with the proposal made parliament, though he was firmly con vino-
j
made by Germany
for an alliance between
by the Allies about China's siding withjed the latter would approve the proposal, Germany, Japan and Mexico to be directed
them against Germany, the members of adding that he disliked the idea of such against the United States is not based upon
the Cabinet unanimously urged the neces- an important diplomatic question being any known fact. No suggestion or pro-
6i'ty and advisability of China's following i
availed of as a tool of political strife and posal of such character has been made to
the advice of the Allies, and insisted on
1

party competition. The members present Japan officially or unofficially by Mexico

a speedy settlement of China's decision on
the subject. Mr. Hsu Shih-ying, Mr.
Chang Yao-tseng and others, who hitherto
opposed the proposal, have changed their
mines and seconded the proposal. After
the conference, the Premier went to the
President's office to report progress.
Thereon President Li Yuan-hung sanc-
all expressed their approval of the proposi- or bv any other power or person. A high
tion of the Government. The Government official said; "There could be but one
will shortly submit the proposal formally answer to such an outrageous and audaci-
to parliament. It is understood now thatjous proposal, namely an indignant refusal
China will declarerupture to consider it. The Japanese Government
diplomatic
with Germany and then would, in fact, regard any such proposal
as the first step
declare war against Germany, later iden- ns an unfriendly act. The entire proposal
tifying herself with the allies. is the evil dream of degenerate minds."
 148 THE JAi'AIs WEEKLY MAIL [March 10, 1917

MR- SEINOBU SPEAKS ON INDIAN ADVICE HOW TO SPEND MONEY GERMAN WAR CASUALTIES
POLITICS ONE HASN'T GOT
The casualties (exclusive of corrections)
"The administrative conditions in India "If I became a narikin Or parvenu" is
at present are not so troublous
reported in
casualty lists German official
and chaotic the subject upon which the "Chuwo," one
during the month of December, 1916, are
as Germans expect, but they are not so of the Tokyo papers, is collecting
opinions
as follows:
calm and peaceful as people -in Japan be- from its readers for which prizes are
lieve." [Killed and died of wounds 15,160
This was the keynote of a speech offered for th e best essay. Never before
Died of sickness 1,354
made by Mr. Shinobu, the Japanese Con- have "there been in Japan so many mush-
Prisoners 1,019
sui-General in Calcutta, at a dinner party room millionaires as at present, whose Missing 15,395
arranged by the Indo-Japanese Association quickly-attained prosperity is all due to Severely wounded 11,553
at the Seiyoken Hotel, Tsukiji on last Satur- the protracted war in Europe, and in view
Wounded 4,601]
of the fact that the life of a narikin Slightly wounded 32,480
day. Mr. Shinobu has recently returned is real-
Wounded remaining with units 6,729
home from India on leave and outlined ly tantalizing to many people, *the said ques-
. . .

tion put by th e "Chuwo" has met with a

the present administrative conditions in 88,291
ready response on the part of its readers
India in his speech. The above casualties, added to those re-
Before the war, he said, the Gernianj
who now daily send their answers as to how ported in previous months,
and including
they would utilize their suddenly accumu- the corrections reported in December, 1916
anticipated that the Indians would raise a
lated fortune. Selections from these an- bring the totals reported in the German
flag of revolt again'st England simultane-
swers are daily published in the paper and official lists since the beginning of the
ously with the outbreak of hostilities, but
though some readers are apt to indulge un- war to:
this anticipation is not yet realized to the Killed and died of wounds 909,665
avoidably in somewhat wild hopes or fan-
disappointment of the Germans. Present Died of sickness 57,459
cies on thi s subject yet the majority seem
day India, however, is not so calm and to be Prisoners t 229,741
. .

serious in answering the question "If hissing '

284,11$
quiet as it appears; there. are not want- I hecam a parvenu."
e Severely wounded 530,991
ing many Indians of purely anarchical In yesterday's issue of th " Chuwo" one Wounded
fc 296,5641
principles whose haunt is Bengal, and it ivader writes 'tihat if he became a
n up- Slightly wounded 1,486,020
is not rare that police officers fall victims start millionaire,
he would build large Wounded remaining with units 215,605
to the attacks of these anarchists. theatres in Tokyo. Osaka and other such
On number 4.010,160
the other hand, the of re- cities where many labourers live for the sole
volutionaries who are antagonistic against purpose of givmg consolation to these un-
England not small and with their head-
is der-paid workers. He says that h e would The figures given above include all Ger-
quarters in America they have laboured construct at his own expenses two or 'three man nationalities —
Prussians, Bavarians,
for the propagation of revolutionary prin- such theatres in these cities and invite poor Saxons, and Wiirttembergers. They do
ciples. Many revolutionaries returned to workers and their ramilieg at least three not include naval casualties or casualties
India from America by the Komagata Ma- times a week to attend where drama'tic of Colonial troops.
ru and other steamers after the war broke performances, singing, cinematograph and It should be noted that the above figures
all kinds of amusement could be available. do not constitute an estimate by the Brit-
out and Indian revolutionaries, both at
At every entr'acte, he says', the audience ish authorities, but merely represent the
home and abroad, planned to rise in re- would listen to easy a nd instructive lectures casualties announced in German official
volt by concert in February, 1915. The from prominent persons which would con-
j

Lahore affair -by which name this plot is tribute towards the development of their: lists. It should also be noted that the
j

generally known was barely nipped in the character. casualties are those reported during the
bud and the trial of those convicted on that Another reader signifies his intention j-o month of December not reported as hav-
—
occasion has but recently been concluded. establish a Sino - Japanese commercial ing been incurred in December.
Apart from anarchists or revolutionaries school. ''If I attained wealth," he says, "I
there are so-called autonomy agitators in would consult with influential business men he would establish an ideal orphanage to
India who are dissatisfied with the present, about t'he establishment of a Sino- Japanese care for ill-starred children; some say that
British administrative systems in their commerc al school as a n undertaking after
:

they would spend their wealth in the cause

land. These autonomists are very con- the present war. I would go to China my- of temperance work, whi! e another ex-
siderable in number and it is not at all self a nd establish the school in Tsingtau or presses his cherished hope for the estab-
an exaggeration to state that the majority some other suitable place in China a nd edu- lishment of a model employment office.
cate both Japanese and Chinese youths with Another answer which is rather differ-
of pure Indian people are autonomists.
[Whatever the speaker meant is lost by the true spirit of mutual
friendship. To ent from the majority is given by a
spread the influence of the Japanese langu- reader n Korea who says that he would
translation]. That India is not pleased i

age in China would be one of the objects sacrifice his wealth for the sake of Ko-
with the present British administration in
of the school, and I would also start a Sino- reans and the Formosan aborigines.
various respects is undisputable. Japancse trading company where the school "Japan is," he states, "unde r the neces-
There may be several reasons accounting would be erected. The graduates of the
sity of making Koreans and Formosan
for this dissatisfaction, but one must be school would be employed by the company
natives assimilate with us, but thi9 is
the racial self-awakening of Indians ac- and its many branches in various- parts of
the most difficult thing of all Japan's
centuated by the Russo-Japanese war, and jlsbina which would strive for the develop colonial problems. The government is of
the discriminating treatment the present ment of Sino-Japanes e trade with a view course responsible for fhis problem, but
administration makes between Indians and +0 strengthening the commercial and indus- the nation at large should share the respon-
English may be another source of displea- trial influence of Japan in our neighbour sibility. If I became a parvenu, therefore,
sure. Indians prefer the ideal life while republic." I would try to encourage rnaniages be-
There are many other opinion* expressed tween Japauese and Formosan native?,
the English are men of actual life which
bv readers of the "Chuwo": one says that and give 300 yen or 500 to a Japanese
is diametrically opposite to the former,
but what chiefly makes the administration who married a Forrnos;an n&tivp every time
The oppressive policy adopted by the a baby was born to them. Tbe money
in India a very difficult one is the wide
would have to be spent for the education of
difference of habits and customs between former Viceroy of India and others has
their child. I would also bring ninny For-
Indians and British. Indians still stick undeniably added to injure the feeling of
mosan natives to Japan proper to give them
to their time-honoured manners of life, so Indians and though India is not so troubled desirable education, and M »H this was
that there exists practically no private and confused as the Germans anticipated, done I think if would partly contribute
social intercourse between Indians and yet it is not so peaceful and quiet as our towards the success of Japan's colonial
English people. people believe here. policy."
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March 10, 1917J THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT I
f mnuun iqiu', xtys: "This morning, wo KOKUHAI-KIUTHH
captured a pun inn of a trench ho north-
t<> I
Amsterdam, Mar. 3. Now that it is im-
KOKUSA1-KKUTKK east of Sailly-Saillisel and took 85 pri- po&silbL to longer conceal
tho German re-
I

London, Feb. 28. — Tlie retreat of the soners. We have occupied tho fortress of treat on the Ancre. t!i<. German press, with
|
Goininccourt and captured tho village- of oTi e inspired accord, have begun to publish
enemy ou the Ancre is the most consider-
Thilloy and
I
l'uisicux-au-niont with tho explanations which arc intended to reassure
able one since the hattle of the Marne, but trench systems adjoining. We have push- the population, disquieted for weeks past
experts, though they rejoice at the bloodless ed our line 1,000 yards to tho north-cast; by the rumours of evacuation.
-capture of some of the strongest German of Gommecourt." The papers now declare th< y knew all
about it on February 20. Hence t'hey are
fortresses, warn the public against exag- Reuter's representative at British Head"
delighted to ohserv c the "enemy's astonish-
gerating the significance of the German quarters in France, under date of Feb-
ment." The "Koelnische Zcitung" des-
ruary 28, says: "The German evacuation
movement. cries tire retreat as a model operation.
of tho fortress of Gommecourt is most in-
They point out that the operation is so Coincidentally, tho military governor of
teresting, because it marks the northward-
well-timed as regard's weather that it has Cologne threatens severe punishmeint, for
extension of their retreat. Fighting yes- those spreading "absurdly exaggerated
enabled the enemy to remove his guns and terday was more in the open. In conr rumours."
escape without great loss from positions sequence, the British are pressing on tho KOK 08 AI-BEUTEB
threatened with envelopment. 8-ear-guards of the enemy
more vigorously.
The gradual withdrawal of the enemy on the Sommo
Lqndon, Mar. 4. Gorrespondenfts at
"Things also are busy —
•

Headquarters on Friday night emphasise

front, where a successful attack was made
continues with occasional determined re- that the enemy carefully concealed from
on Sailly-Saillisel with a view to straighten
his troops the fact that they were retreat-
sistance from isolated detachments, es-t
out the line.
ing and the progress of the British advance.
pecially in the vicinity of Bapaume, but "The enemy undoubtedly realizes the
The German retrealt is necessarily slow,
riskiness of his movement, and is abandon-
without delaying the general advance of but the British reached the enemy position
ing much ammunition owing to want of
the British. The sloppy ground precludes at Aehie-le-petit, the first of the t*vo re-
time to destroy it. maining trench systems, before Bapaume.
vigorous pursuit. "The British line now runs north of Fighting at close quarters is proceeding
lit is, of course, impossible to tell how far Gommecourt through. Puisieux, Irles and Rowpart Wood, north of Warlencourt.
in
the retreat will continue. The two na- Ligny to between Transloy and Les In consequence of the enemy trying to re-
Boeufs." cover a position he lost too soon, the enemy
'tural lines of country affording a strong
position are firstly the Bapaume ridge, and,
A
German official statement by wireless is approximating to the general line, which
says: "There was an infantry combat, in he will prolbably defend with a show of
behind that the longer line between Cambrac His positions are uncomfortable,
and Arras. It is not unlikely that the
accordance with our plans, on the Ancre tforce.
in which we surprised the French, captur-
many being filled with water, but are de-
enemy may be compelled to withdraw to fended wifjh forests of wire.
the latter. ing a river post on the Aisne and driving
Our advance has been wonderfully sti-
the enemy out."
KOKUSAI-BEUTEE mulated, the British being eager to show
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB their skill in the open.
London, Feb. 28—Field-Marshal Sir London, Mar. 2,—Field-Marshal Sir KOK US AI-KE UTEB
Douglas Haig, in his Tuesday evening com-
munique, says: "We have made further
Douglas Haig, in his Thursday evening
communique, reports:
London, March 4. Field-Marshal Sir
"We took 2,133 Douglas Haig, in his Friday evening com-
—
progress and captured Le Barque and
prisoners in February, including 36 of-
occupied Ligny. W,e have also establish- munique, says: "We made further pro-
ficers. The enemy continues to retreat.
ed ourselves in the western and northern gress north of Warlencourt and Eaucourt
Northward of Milraumont, we have ad-
defenses of Puisieux-au-mont. We have vanced GOO yards on a IV2 mile front." and northwest of Puisieux-au-mont. Wo
made raids southwest of Lens and also to Reuter's representative at British Head- repulsed the counter-attacks on our ad-
the east of Armentieres, where on a half- quarters in France telegraphs: "Around vanced positions north-east of Gueudecourt
mile front we have entered three lines of Ligny, we are now upon ground which is and north-west of Ligny and Thilloy.
trenches and done considerable damage to actually higher than Bapaume. It rs, "As the result of to-day's fighting on
tihe defenses."
therefore, only a question of advancing the Ancre we took 128 prisoners.
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB vhe guns to dominate th e fortress and ren- "We raided hostile trenches in the neigh-
—
Loudon, March 1. Reuter's representa- der it untenable. There are hints of de- bourhood of Angres. Caronne and Loos."
dramatic nature if
tive at British Headquarters in France, in velopments of a most KOKUSAI-REUTEB
a message dated. February 26, says: "The only the weather 'holds good."
Germans are still retreating along the KOKUSAI-BEUTEB
London, Mar. 4. Field-Marshal Sir —
Douglas Haig, in his Saturday evening com-
whole line between Gommecourt and Trans- Paris, Mar. 2. —
The correspondent of munique!, says: "After a stubborn resist-
loy. Th e British everywhere are in close "Le Journal" gives a remarkable explana-
ance, we made further progress north of
contact. tion of the success of the British on the
"The wealther cleared up for a short Ancre, which he says was particularly due Puisieux-au-mont and eastward of Conrrne-
time to-day, the first time for ten days. court. Our line was advanced a quarter of
to the terrific efficacy of the new gas-shells a mile on a frontage of 5 miles."
Thus the a:eroplanes were able to obtain which caused the enemy astonishing,
Reuter's representative at Headquarters
photographs, which should indicate the
heavy losses. says: "There has been a partial lull in
direction of the withdrawal. It is now
The German official statement reads the German retirement for the past two
probable thalt, the Germans will not stop
until they reach the Arras to Cambrai line,
"We voluntarily evacuated our foremost days, due to the increasing difficulty of the
positions on both banks of the Ancre and enemy carrying out his movements unob-
as the ceaseless British pressure threatens
took up another defensive line. The served. Yesterday was largely devoted to
to prevent, them retaining the Bapaume
ridge. enemy remained in ignorance of our move- cleaning up the result. Over 200 prisoners
"The German retreat may tactically ments. Our rear-guards compelled the were rounded up, while the artillery secured
have temporarily improved the enemy's enemy to fight for the possession of the new objectives."
position, hut strategically the enemy, for destroyed country. We are retreating be- KOKUS AI-BEUTEB
the first time, a admitting his defeat. The fore a superior force of attackers.
i

retrpa f of the Germans is an unqualified weak

Our London, Mar. 5. Field-Marshal Sir —
detachments inflicted sanguinary Douglas Haig, in his Sunday evening
triumph for ,t)h British Army." losses on the British. In their attacks on communique, says: "We attacked and
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB Le Transloy, and Sailly with the excep- captured the enemy's frontal and support-
London, Mair. 1. —
Field-Marshal Sir tion of two narrow positions which they ing lines eastward of Bouchavesnes on a
Douglas Haig, in his Wednesday evening captured, the enemy was defeater.." frontag* of 1,200 yards. We took 173
 .

THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT. [March 10, 19 17

prisoners. We
heavily repulsed! several! [OFFICIAL TO THB RUSSIAN- EMBASSY] CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA
counter-attacks. The enemy continued to Petrograd, Mar. 2.-^On the Rumanian
yield ground east of Gommecourt, where front, in tfh e region north of the railroad
we advanced to a depth of 1,200 yards on running from Jakobeni to Kimpolung, the
London, March 1. —The official com-
a frontage of two miles. The total pri- fighting is still going on. Near th e village munication from Mesopotamia reads:
soners for the day was 190." of Rekozy, north of Zavla, (the Germans "The close pursuit of the enemy continues
performed a counter attack, compelling the and being
KOKUSAI-REUTER Rumanians to withdraw from a height oc-
is steadily maintained. On
Paris, Mar. 6. —
The correspondent of cupied on the previous evening. North of
Monday. th e advanced troops were engag-
"La Liiberte" with the British forces says: the River Rymnik the Russians annihilated ing the enemy on the left bank of the
"Fighting has been ceaseless. There has two German detachments, itakimg 23 pri- Tigris over 30 miles west northwest of
been a fierce battle from Gommecourt to soners iand capturing two machine guns. Kut-el-Amara. The enemy abandoned, at
Irles during the last 48 hours, which has
KOKUSAI-WESTNIX this spot quantities of arms and equipment
extended over a front of 8 kilometres.
'
Petrograd, Mar. 3.
Th e Tommies-' have advanced ap- captured Hamadan and are
'
'
Th e Russians have — and feur Howitzers. We took 360 pri-
' '
now pursuing soners on Sunday, and 161 on
preciably despite the resistance, which is
the retreating enemy.
Monday."
daily becoming more powerful. The Ger- KOKUSAI-REUTER
Hamadan, a city of 30,000 inhabitants
man retirement is being unceasingly har- in Persia, is at the northern base of Mount London, March 1.—In the House of
rassed by the abnormal bulge in the Ger- Elwend, 160
miles west south-west of Tehe-
man line between Arras and Bapaume. It ran. It fs the centre of converging Toutes Lords, Earl Cnrzon of Kedleston, member
is becoming increasingly more difficulfc to from Bagdad, Erivan,
Teheran and Ispa-
of the War Cabinet, read a telegram from
defend. The fall of the salient may be han and is a manufacturing centre for General Maude, dated the morning of the
expected very soon. The British artillery carpets and woollen and cotton
leather, 25th ultimo, saving the cavalry and in-
has begun a n intense bombardmenf of the •fabrics.
positions below Bapaume." fajntry had moved westward in pursuit nf
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE the retreating enemy.
KOKUSAI-REUTER
London, Mar. 4. A dispatch from — Strong Turkish rearguards
—
London, Mar. 6. The communique to- Teheran announces that the Russians have
trench position 15 miles
occupied
west-north-west
a

day reveals th e fact that the British line captured the town of Hamadan.
now extends as far south as Roye, a dis- [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] of Kut, evidently covering the withdrawal.
tance of 130 miles from Paris. Petrograd, March 4. Western front.
Correspondents with th e British forces The gas attack, which was performed
— After an bombardment, our in-
inttnse
by fantry assaulted the enemy's position and
describe the appalling state of the eva-
the Russians North of the Naroch Lake obtained a footing therein, while our ca-
cuated German ground. But the whole
caused a commotion in the enemy's trenches. valry operated round the Turk sh northern
battlefield is matted with bodies that have
Many were The Germans, about a battaLion in strength flank
lain unburied for months.
I

***** an hour's artillery preparation attack- Lord Curzon added it was evident the
ptebably drowned in the mud through ,

which they wer e unable to wade. ed the luissian trenches near Slaventm seem- of operations had shifted considerably
(south-east of Brzezany), but having reach-
j
upstream beyond Kut. H e believes} that
ed these trenches they were dislodged by several thousand prisoners had been taken.
ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
'a counterattack of the Russian reserve
troops.
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] SMALL LOSS OF LIFE WHEN WHITE STAR
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
Petrograd, March 1. Western front,— Petrograd, Mar. 4.—Western front.
LINER SANK
Firing and reconnaissances are in progress f

;
The Eu Asians south of Krevo performed
Rumanian ront. The enemy, on Feb- ,

attack M & commati kokusa,-.,'' if.

™m7
,

ruarv 27, af>r ajn artillery proparat o n at- °,,

•tacked the Russian positions on both sides
j

m _£ e
. ' ,
s
,
trenches. I
LondoDj Feb 28.— The Cunard Com-
.

of the Jacobeni t o Kimpolung roadway and

The Russian troops Persia assumed m Fany the owners of the White Star Liner
,

m
i

seized the heights 3 kilometres southwest the offensive and seized the Bid]ar Laconia, have issued a statement concern-
j

of Valeputna: In the evening of the same direction the village Hanie-Kale, 35 kilo-
,
ing the loss of life when the vessel was
day, the enemy was repulsed by the Rus- metres south-east of Bidjar.
1
sunk Queenstown. It is announced that
off
sian count r-a'tack from tlv» height near Hamadan was taken by the Russians
I
practically all on board the Laconia were
the railway. ion March 2. removed from the vessel in safety. It is
Firing is in progress on the Caucasus! [official to the Russian embassy] known, however, that one person lost his
The snowstorm on the Pontic
front.
Taurus continues.
Petrograd, Mar. 5. Firing and recon- — (or her) life and some are now missing.
noissances continue on the western and the A message from New York says that
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] Rumanian front's. South-Avest of Luzk, there were six American passengers and
Petrograd, Mar. 1. —
Western front. the Russian artillery brought down an twenty Americans among the crew of the
Firing and reconnaissances are in progress. enemy aeroplane, which
caught fire, the Laconia.
troops perform-
aviators being taken prisoner.
Rumania. The Russian KOKUSAI-REUTER
The Turks, more than one company in
ed, in the night before February 28, coun-
ter-attacks on the heights, which had been
strength, attacked from three different London, Feb. 28. The Queenstown —
directions a Russian strategical point correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle"
taken the day before by the enemy o n both
north-west of Kalkit, but were repulsed telegraphs that the Laconia was hit by two
sides of it-he Jacobeni-Kimpolung roadway.
The Rusian attacks north of the roadway
into their trenches. torpedoes. The weather was comparative-
had no success, but south of the roadway KOKUSAI-REUTER ly calm at the time. The vessel took a
the position was The Ru-
re-established. London, Mar. 5. The official Russian — terrible list arad the boatswere lowered
manians attacked the enemy's positions 2 communique reads "Our Persian detach- : with There was no panic.
difficulty.
kilometres south of Rekosa (north of the ment assumed the offensive in the direc- It is reported here that two American
river Zavala), dislodging him and seizing tion of Bidjar and captured a village two lady passengers on the Laconia died from
one height, capturing as well a machine- miles We captured exposure in the boats. The official state-
to the south-east of it.
gun and prisoners. Hamadan on Friday." ment says that three of the passengers, lost
KOKUSAI BTREOT 8BRVICI their lives and three are missing. Of the
—
London, Mar. 2. An official report from BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK crew, six are missing, and six are now it
hospital.
Mesopotamia states that the pursuit of the j

Turks continued on Wednesday, with the KOKUS A T-REUTER

KOKT'SAT-REUTER
enemy in great confusion. Since February
23, the British army lb as captured 4,300
.

London. Mar. 5. The Admiralty an- —

London, Feb. 28. The two American —
nounce that a destroyer was sunk in the ladies, who were victims of the Laconia
Turkish prisoners, twenty-eight guns,
North Sea with all hands on March 1. tragedy, were among seven people who died
|

nineteen mortars, three Turkish

trench
and thirty
j

It is thought probable that the vessel out of 21 occupants of a. waterlogged boat

ships, two tugs, ten barges
pontoons. struck a mine. Death was due to exposure.
 ' 1 — '

March 10, 1917]

LATEST HUN SIGN OF DIPLOMATIC The document is considered to give new only that, but Japan has bound her.-elf
credence to the pvrsintent efforts to secure with Allies by a strong cord allianrc 111
INSANITY submarine base** in Mexico, and also to
>|he

declaring war against Gennuny, aud more-

show the connection between Oarrany.a'.s
KOKUVAl nuuCOT SBRVICB iveent proposal that Neutrals' the export over she maintains friendly relations vvith
of nod mid munitions to (lie Entente Pow- tho United States. There is no complira-
Washington. Miir. 1. .Mi-. Lansing. the
ers be cut off. amd the intimation that he tion likely to estrange Japan and ih«
Secretary of State, 111 referring to Dr. United States, excepting the question.-, re-
might cease to supply oil to Great Brita n.
Ziniinei-niann's (Nlote to Mexico has autho- Sueli a proposal as that Germany in- lating to tho treatment, of Japanese which
rised the following statement. structed Ibex Minister to make to Mexico question is, however, limited to jjbe VY .

"1 do nun believe that Japan had borders on an act, of war, if actually it is orn States and of local insigni ticam*.
not an act of war. Nevertheless Germany seems to expect hat
any knowledge of .this Note, nor do I t

No doubt
exists in Washington that the Japan would suddenly change her mind
believe. Jor a moment, Unit she would persisted report of the last two years of and tight against tho allies, to whom she is
consider any proposition the made by
operations by German aggntg 'n Mexico, lirmly attached, in response
to tho Berlin
enemy." Central Americ n and the Wes.; Indies, were invitation- Tho paper fails to see any (

Dr. Zimmermann, the German Secretauy based on fact. reason for such incomprehensivo expecta-
of State for Foreign Affairs, On behalf of KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE tion of Germany." -"Asahi." —
Germany has s emt a Note to Mexico seeking Washington, Ma rob 1. The Japanese KOKU8AI-EEUTEE —
an alliance between Mexico and Japan in Embassy here has issued the following London, Mar. 2. Th e revelation of the —
statement Mexican plot i 8 regarded by the British
:

a war with th e United States.

"Regarding th e alleged German attempt press as a crowning exposure of the
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE to induce Japan and Mexico to make war roguery, desperation and folly of Ger-
New York, March 1.— Tlbe Associated upon the United States, published by the many's! rulers. The dramatic timing of
Press Washington correspondent says he is Press this morning, the Japanese Embassy, the revelation is considered as fresh proof
enabled to reveal that Germany, in plan- while lacking information as to whether of the prudence with which President* Wil-
such an invitation has ever reached Tokyo, son ife seeking to consolidate the American
ning her "un iy sit rioted submarine war-
desires to state most emphatically that no nation by fully acquainting' it with Ger-
"J'are," proposed an Alliance with Mexico
invitation of this sort would, under any many's crimes, before announcing the de-
and Japan to make war on the United
circumstances, be entertained by the Jap- cision that the sinking of ithe Laeonia was
States if the latter did not remain neutial.
anese Government, which is in entir e ac- an overt act necessitating war.
Japan, through Mexican mediation, was
to be urged to abandon tih e Entente Pow- cord and in closp relations with the other KOKTJSAI DIRECT SEBVICE
ers and join in an attack on the United
Power? on account of former agreements New York, Mar. 3. A message from
and our common cause, and, moreover, London states
—
States. that a semi-official report
The proposal because of our good friendship with the
from Berlin admits the authenticity of the
was contained in the fol-
lowing from German Foreign Min- United States which is every day growing Zimmermann note.
letter The statement does
ister Zimmermann senjt. through in sincerity and cordiality."
Count nob give the text, but says the offer of an
Berndorff, then German Ambassador in KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE allowance was forwarded to the German
.Washington, to Herr von Eickardt, Ger-
man Minister to Mexico, under date Jan-
Washington, March 1. When the ques- — Minister in the City of Mexico with ex-
press instructions not to present it to the
tion of Dr. Zimmerman's Note to Mexico
uary 19th, 1917:— wa s brought up i n the Senate to-day, Mr. Mexican government unless he knew cer-
"On February 1st we intend to begin C. Swanson, Democratic Senator from tainly that the United States was about
submarine warfare unrestricted. Despite Virginia, announced that President Wilson to declare war. The statement suggests
this, it is our endeavour 'to keep the Unit- had authorized him to state that the Note, tha>t treachery in American territory was
ed States neutral. as published by the Associated Press was responsible for the publication Of the note
"If this attempt is not successful we " substantially correct. '
in the United States.
propose an Alliance on the following basis KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE KOKUSAI-BEUTEB
with Mexico:
"That we shall make war together and Washington, March In response to 1. — —
Amsterdam, Mar. 3. Germany justifies
together make peace. We shall give gen- a request from the Senate for further in- her intrigue m Mexico against America on
eral financial support, and it is understood formation of the Zimmermann Note to
the ground that it was in anticipation of
the subsequently justified abandonment of
that is to recover her lost territory Mexico, President Wilson sent the follow-
Mexico
of New
Mexico. Texas and Arizona. De- ing statement through Mr. Lansing, Secre- neutrality by America. Germany, how-
tails are left fo r settlement.
ever, is angry at the "treachery" whereby
tary of State:
You are instructed to inform the Pre-
'
the intrigue was discovered.
'
The United States Government is in KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
eident of Mexico of above in the greatest
—
1

possession of evidence establishing the fact

confidence as soon as it is certain there London, March 3. The revelation of
will be an outbreak of war with the Unit-
that the Note is authentic. That evidencej

Germany's advances to Mexico with a view

ed States and suggest that the President was procured during the present week, butj

i
to embroiling Japan and attacking thet
of Mexico om ibis own initiative should it is incompatible with the public interest |
United States was received by the British
communicate with Japan suggesting heir to send the Senate further information re- I

press with amazement. It is characterized

adherence at once to tthig plan, and at the garding it, at the present time.
as the crowning exhibition of roguery and
—An
,

same time offer to mediate between Ger- 1

New York, March 2. interpella-

many and Japan. was where
tion raised in the Senate as to
"Please call th e attention of the Presi- and how the Washington Government had
dent of Mexico to the point that employ- come into possession of the letter of, the
ment of ruthless submarine warfare now German' Foreign Minister. The Govern-
pTomilses to compel England to make peace
ment has, however, declined to make known
folly of Germany's rulers.
"The Daily Telegraph" says :—"Our
ally in the Far East who happens also to be
an ally of Russia was to cast in her lot with
a power which stands before a condemning
1

world of honest men, the declared enemy

in a few months.
who supplied that remarkable letter and of half the population of the universe and
(Signed ) Zimmerman. '
'
'

simply stated that such an intrigue could is besieged by land as well as by sea. We
Thi s document ha? 'been in the hands o r
neve;- realize its object. Tihe Government trust that this exposure which will certain-
the Government since President Wilson
has also declared that itlhe Mexican Gov-
severed d plomatic relations with Germany.
:
ly bring some word from Tokyo will, once
ernment would maintain strict neutrality
The document, supplies the missing link and for all, convince the American people
and that von Eckhart, the German Min-
in many separate chains of circumstances, that they have as little cause to fear the
ister in Mexico, knew nothing about the
which until now seemed to lead to a de-
matter. "Asahi."
— Japanese as have British dominions in the
finite point. It fheds new light upon fr e ~
New York, March 2.— The "New York Pacific which that power is assisting in de-
quently reported but indefinable move-
Times" commenting on the Zimmermann fending. Japan did not enter upon the
ments in the Mexican situation, with lihe
war lightly. She has made great sacrifices
between ith« United States and note says that the German proposal
is
friction
very unintelligible and ridiculous. Japan in fulfilling her duty. She will make peac«
Japam. There i<? [no] intimation that Ger-
many's astounding proposal that Japan has concluded an alliance treaty and has when her partners make peace and not a
turn traitor against the Allies has been practically attained her desire to become day before, of that we are absolutely as-
answered by Tokyo. the commanding power of the Orient. Not sured."
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152 ^Bmmmm^ THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, [March, ;o, 1917

KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE If Germany did so, it shows once more its
SENATE DID NOT VOTE ARMED
London, Mar.3. —
In commenting on the poor judgment.
Germany,
Though at war against
NEUTRALITY BILL
Zimmermann Note to Mexico written with Japan for a long time has shown
extreme moderation toward the German
a view to embroiling Mexico and Japan
citizens residing in her territory. This KOKTJSAI-BETJTEB
with the United States on behalf of Ger- may have
jnapy, the "Daily News" say's: "The cre-
given rise to hopes and illusions
in Germany and may explain, to a certain
London, Feb. 28. —A Washington, dis-
patch says that President Wilson has gone
extent, the Machiavellian and stupid pro-
dulity which could contemplate the asso- before Congress and asked for authority to
posal which Von Eehkhardt was to convey
ciation of Japa n and Mexico in an attack establish the country in a state of armed
to Mexico.
on the United States springs from the same "Viscount Motono's last speech and all
neutrality. He stated that full plans had
mental infirmity as that which prompted the career of this prominent statesman
Jbeenmade to protect American ships in
the German war zone.
the Germans to a complete faith in a re- should have interpreted Japan to Germany.
Viscount Motono has conceived, as must be The President said that while he still
volt in Ireland and disintegration of the desired peace, there was something greater
conceived by all patriots of all hone's^ coun-
British Empire in 1914. tries, the situation of Europe and the world. than peace. Namely, the protection of the
"Only Germany could believe that 'soli- He knows that the German policy, at peace rights of Americans, and. upholding the
citation by such a state as Mexico would or war, means injury to the rights and rights of American ships to sail the seas
independence of foreign peoples." unmolested.
suffice to detach the Japanese Government
"Le Journal des Debats" writes on the
from its loyalty to the Entente and launch —
same subject: "Dr. Zimmermann in en-
The President requested Congress to
authorize the supply of defensive arms to
it on a foolhardy and treacherous assault deavouring to offer to Japan the proposal
on the United States." merchantmen, and also allow adequate
for an alliance breaks all Teeords for dupli-
The "Daily Mail" says: '"It need city. Japan is the loyal and active ally of means being taken for their protection, in-
scarcely be 'said that Japan would in no the Enten'te. cluding war risk insurance.
After having acted directly
circumstances have had any dealing with against Germany where if was possible to KOKUSAI DIRECT SEEVI OB
the Germans. strike a blow, Japan gives indirect but re- Mar.
"In this country we know with how gular assistance to the Allies. Nothing, ab- Committee on Foreign
1. The Washington,
Senate —
Relations last night
stainless a standard of honour she waged solutely nothing, could bring us to suspect
decided on a Bill to meet the President's
the wa T of 1904-05, in which there was her good faith but the German Minister
request for plenary powers to protect U.S.
not one single infringement of international for Foreign Affairs supposes that others, can
law. The history of that struggle is a liv- be guilty of the same foul schemes as him- I
and property on the high seas in almost
life

ing testimony against Germany and proof self and hp thinks that Japan could be dis- j
the exact terms it is understood he him-
that men can fight without using the me- lovnl to Iipt nart jself suggested to one of its members,
thods of devils." Th e following declaration was made to j
The House of Representatives' Com-
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE a member of the press at the Japanese Em- imittee on Foreign Relations, however,
—
London, Mar. 4,- The Japanese Ambas- bassy. "Tn our opinion, all thalt ha= hap- !
amended a similar Bill, omitting to em-
sador in London, interviewed regarding the pened is tli at on the part of Germany there is power the President to employ other in-
German intrigue in Mexico and Japan a foul plot easy to foil and to which we strumentalities besides arming- American
says: must attach no importance. It would be ships and providing gunners therefor, and
"The idea is not only monstrous, impos- insulting to suppose that Japan could give also forbidding the Government War-risk
sible and outrageous to our sense of dignity adhesion to these German schemes." Bureau to insure ehips carrying munitions
but grossly insulting to it he intelligence of KOKUSAI-WESTNIK of war.
our public. Petrograd. Mar. 5.— The "Retch" con- Should both measures pass in their pre-
"It isneedless to 'say that a press tele- siders the address to Mexico of Dr. Zimmer- sent form, a Conference of Representatives
gram from the United States was the first? mann, German Foreign Minister, a speci- of the two Houses will be necessary.
intimatio n w
e had in the matter and were men of traitorous Teuton crude ingenu- KOKUSAI DIRECT SKBVIOE
it not for the source from which it ema- ousness, made with the calculated hope of
nated we could hardly have brought our- easily enticing Japan to join Mexico ag-
New
York, Mar. 1. Editorial opinion —
selves to believe that even what is now ainst America. on President Wilson's request for authori-
so well known subjectively of the German The "Russkoye Volia" savs the calcu- ty to arm American ships against Ger-
Government 'should have gone to such an lation of Germany to lure Japan against many's submarine menace is, was ex-
as
extent of miscalculation and self-deception. America is more than naive, as whatever pected, universally favourable. The only
"The revelation was very timely and its relations exist between the two great Pa- criticism is that his requests are too mode-
result must be to convince the American, cific Ocean powers, Japan is firmly and rate in view of the fact that Americans lost
people once and for all that they have as wisely continuing hostile to Germany. their lives through sinking of the
the
little cause to fear the Japanese as have Only the mental aberration of German d'P-
Laconia, constituting a plain violation of
the British Dominions in the Pacific which lomats could conclude that Japan would
American rights.
Japan is assisting in defending. sacrifice her hest interests for the King of It is somewhat unfortunate, perhaps that
"The Germans have again overdone Prussia.
the desire of certain politicians to force
their game and its real outcome will, we
KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE
an Extra Session of Congress, because the
are sure, be an increased cordiality be-
tween the United States and Japan."
—
New York. Mar. 6. A Hindu, who gives next House is expected to have a slight
the name of Hanadod Chakiaberty (?). and Republican majority, has delayed action
KOKI SAI-HAVAS
a German named Ernest Sokunner ( T ) have in sundry important measures, but this has
—
Paris, Mar. 3/ In an article comment-
been arrested here for conspiring to form little influence on editorial opinion of the
ing upon jjhe instructions of Dr. Zimmer- a military expedition against India through
crisis with Germany.
mann to Von Ekhardt, "Le Temp's" writes China.
as follows: The New York "World" says— "The
The prisoners have confessed that under
"When Japan, in 1914, placed herself by President has asked from Congress the
the direction of Captain von Igel, who suc-
•

the side of the Entente powers she had not smallest measure of power that a Chief
ceeded Captain von Papen, as military at-
forgotten he difficulties which long nego- tache to the German Embassy at Washing- Magistrate, mindful of his obligations and
ft

tiations in preceding yeairs had only partial- ton, Chakiaiberty. posing ak a Persian mer- responsibilities, could have demanded. He
ly solved, but she thought these difficulties
chant, fraudulently obtained a passport to has asked the least that a patriotic Con-
would be more easily solved when a closer proceed to Berlin. gress could grant. If Congress differs at
bond united her to Great Britain and the On arrival there. h e conferred with the all with the President, the difference should
allies of Great Briltain. She believed also German officials and returned to New side with greater powers than the Presi-
that the outcome of the conflict would as-
York. On his return here, he and his ac- dent asked."
sure the equilibrium and peace of the world complices plotted to induce the Chinese
The New York "Tribune" savs: <Th (
and thaf she chose her course on the side Government to permit the storing of muni-
giving the best assurance for world order. Government at last faces an overt act on
from the United States on Chinese the part of Germany which cannot be ex-
"Did the Berlin Government suppose tion
that Japan would change her mind on territory,
pending the contemplated inva- plained away. The slaughter of our citi-
account of Germany proclaiming a suppres- sio-
of India. All their efforts, however, zens in cold-blood a crime repeated again —
sion of neutral navigation on all the seas? pro-'er; abortive. and again by Germany calls for a re- —
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monstrance through which shall rlamoour freight or passenger ship with American
WILSON GOES TO WHITE HOUSE
long-rest rained righteous wrat h. It caJls guuuers aboard, which attempts to enter
not for amateurish experiment in 'near- British or moutral port through the (icr- FOR SECOND TERM
war,' but real war undertaken with seri- man wai-zouo will bo attacked by a Her-
ous appreciation of wh'at war now moans." man submarine. That means war. KOKUSAI DIRECT HEBVIOB
£ ihis
I

KOKUSAI DIBEOT SERVICE nation bo fit to live and if perchance our Washington, Mar. 5. President Wood-
Washington, March 1. —
The House of
defensive gunners should sink that
marine, that means war. When Germany
miIj-
row Wilson was inaugurated as President
Kepresentativcs, to-day, by 403 to 13 votes of the United States for a second term, at
proclaimed unrestricted submarine warfare
passed a Bill which empowers the Presi- mid-day
after February 1st against the Allies, she to-day.
dent to order the arming of merchantmen.
declared war against the world." Before an immense crowd, which packed
The measure, lu>vv.>v.r, does not extend au-
Senator Stone, the Chairman of the th Pflaza in front of the Capital h
thority to the President to use other ins'tru- e de-
Committee on Foreign Relations, whose livered his inaugural address.
iu< 'nullities, whic'i Mi. Wilson specifically
constituency in Missouri contains many
deques. After reviewing briefly the legislative
Germans, opposed the arming of munition-
It is expected <im when tiho Bill, pissed achievements of the Government during
by the Lower House, reaches the Senate ships or granting the President authority
last four years, th e President said that
to employ "other instrumentalities" for the) the
on Friday, the Seie to Bill, which !ha
protection of ships. He talked hours, other matters were now forcing themselves
Administration fully commends, will bo 4V^
substituted and finally will pass both causing fear that another filibuster was on the executive's attention, and calling
Houses. under way. for the freteh consecration of the nation's
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Afterward certain Progressives objected service. In referring to the international
to every effort on the part of the Democra-
Washington, March 4. —
The Sixty- tic leaders to limit the debate. While these crisis. Presidenf Wilson said: "W e wished
fourth Congress expired at noon without exhorted the members to abandon dilatory for nothing for ourselves that we were not
voting the Armed Neutrality Bill. tactics, President Wilson's supporters in ready to demand '
for all mankind — fair
When the hand's of the clock pointed both the old parties, estimated at least at dealing, justice, and freedom to live and
to 12 noon, Senator Hichcock announced 90 per cent, of the Senate, drew up a
be at e as e against organized wrong. It is
,

the failure of the Senate to ratify the Manifesto to be published if the Bill did
in thi s spirit and with this thought, wo
President's request "by the most repre- not come to a vote by to-morrow noon
hensible filibuster in the history of civiliz- when, according to law, the Session ends. groan and are more and more aware, and
are more and more certain that the part we
ed Governments." KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE wished to play was the part of those who
On coming to the Capitol in the morn- —
Washington, Mar. 5. A Democratic mean to vindicate and fortify peace. We
ing, President Wilson signed the Naval
caucus of the Senate will be called to-mor- have been ohliged to arm ourselves to make
Appropriation Bill and the Resolution au- row to discuss the establishment of a closure good our claim to a certain minimum of
thorizing a $150,000,000 bond issue to ex- rule. Thirty-three .Senators have already righf and freedom of action."
pedite naval construction agreed to support the anti-filibuster move- Provincials no longer, he continued,
j

During the early morning Senator ment j

Americans must prepare to take a part as
Hitchcock put on record a Manifesto sign At the request of President Wilson, Mr. citizens of the world and there must he no
j

ed by Senators of both parties, setting Thomas W. Gregory U.S. Attorney-General, turning back. America must stand for
forth the facts of the filibuster. has been instructed to open an investigation peace, the stability of free peoples, and na-
It is learned authoritatively that Presi-ias to the President's power to arm mer
tional equality in matters of right. The
seas must be free to all, and the family of
dent Wilson will arm American merchant chanfcmen fo r defense, withouf the specific
nations should not support any govern-
men and take other steps for their pro- authorization of Congress.
ment that does not derive its power from
tection, believing he has right to do so
the consent of the governed. In sounding
and that the general attitude of Congreso
1

DASTARDLY SCHEME TO MURDER a solemn warning against any factional

in the matter sufficiently demonstrates ifs
support.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
—
Washington, March 4. President Wil-
son in a statement, on Sunday evening, in-
formed the country that he may be with-
out power to ai;m merchantmen and take
MR. WILSON intrigue to break the harmony and em-
barrass the spirit of the American people,
the President called for an America unit-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
New
York, Mar. 5. The Police at
ed in feeling, purpose and vision.
—
Thg day was stormy, but th e sun came
Hoboken, to-day arrested Fritz Kolb -and out foT a short time as the President led
tw o accomplices, who are charged with the procession to the White House.
r

other steps to meet the submarine menace being implicated in a plot to blow up
in the absence of authority from Congress President Wilson with bombs. Kolb AUSTRIA NOW BEYOND THE PALE OF
He says that an extra session of Congress planned the murder, and
j
bombs, which CIVILIZATION
will be required to give him authority, he intended to send to Mr. Wilson to-night,
i

but that it is useless to call an extra ses- were found in his room
j KOKUSAI OTKECT SERVICE
sion, while the Senate works- under the The Police are investigating the rami- London, Ma r 6. Reuter's correspondent
present rule, which permits a small minori- fications of the plot, which it is alleged, at Vienna telegraphs that the Austrian
. —
ty to keep an overwhelming majority act- included the blowing up of the Tampico reply to the American Note regarding ruth-
ing. He proposes to call a special session oil-works in Mexico and munition plants less submarine warfare, declares that neu-
of the Senate on Monday to revise the rules in the United States. trals are responsible for any losses suffered
in order to supply means of action to save by entering territory where warlike opera-
the country from disaster. U.S. NAVAL BILLS PASS tions ar in existence.

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE New York, March 6. According to a

ft

—
dispatch from London, the Austrian Gov-
—
Washington. March 4. Senator Sher- KOKUSAI-REUTER
ernment has handed to Mr. Penfield, the
man read in the Senate German Foreign Washington, Mar. 4. The Senate to-day —
American Ambassador in Vienna, its reply
Minister Zimmermann's admission of Ger- passed, without a division a naval appro-
to the American Note concerning the un-
man intrigue with Mexico after which priation Bill for $535,000,000, also it restricted submarine walrfare which ap-
Senator Frank D. Brandegee, of Connec- sanctioned the issue of $150,000,000 in bonds
proves the German naval policy. The
tion 1, spoke to the Armed Neutrality Bill, to provide an emergency fund: $115,000.-
000 was voted to enable the President io Austrian reply says that though Austria
characterizing Germany as a homicidal-
maniac, with whom it was unsafe to argue. expedite naval construction. An amend- does not oppose the proposal of America
ment of an additional vote of $35,000,000 for the protection of the lives of neutrals
He said:
for submarine-? w.as adopted, making all they have already been warned not t-o enter
"Are we going to lie on our backs and
appropria|tions available immediately, in- the prohibited zones, so that neutrals who
let this monstrous Frankenstein trample
stead of 1/3 bpinj? e ar-marked for estab- act contrary
;

this warning are themselves

to
over lis ruthlessly I am not deceived m I

]iaftlinK anot hc r navy-yard on the Pacific, responsible for anv losses sustained thereby.
regarding the effect of this Bill. The next Coast, —"Asahi."
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CRISIS IN CHINA'S CABINET TAKES

The resignation probably will not be ac them for some time in order to reconsider
TORN FOR BETTER cepted and in any case China's attitude th e affair. To-day General Feng Kuo-
towards Germany will still not be altered. elhang, the Vice-President of China, pro-
President Send Emissary To Tientsin It appears the Cabinet thus went to the ceeded to Tientsin, to accompany General

To Recall Premier Presidential office and reported its deci Tuan to Peking. flS the latter has signified
KOKISAI SPECIAL SERVICE
Peking, March, 1.— The
Tuan
sion with regard to Germany, but ap- his intention of withdrawing his resigna-
parently before any step is taken the mat- tion. The reconstructionof the Ghifrese
cabinet, therefore, has been dropped.
ter will be referred to Parliament.
M nister of For-
In the course of the discussion Mr.
Peking, Ma r 5.—It appears that Presi-
.

eign Attains Mr. Wu Ting-tang has ten- Tuan Chi-jui revealed certain negotia-
dent Li Yuan-hung desireg to accept the
dered his resignation solely for reasons of invitation of the Allies and to rule
tions, which he has been carrying on, there-
ina smoothly if he succeeds in the
health. He
has long suffered from deaf- upon the President rebuked the Premier,
reject 'on Genera! Tuan and the con-
of
ness which has been accentuated by a re- saying that he is the President and com
sequent reformation of the cabinet. The
cm/. il!ne?s rendering his participation in mander of the army and navy. Tuan Chi- anti-Tuan politicians are in favour of the
the del 'Derations at the Cabinet and the jui then created a scene and left for Tien- President's intention and have become care-
conduct of diplomatic negotiations dif- tsin.
ful not to injure the feelings of the Allies.
ficult.
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE Rear-Admiral Hintze, German Minister
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE Peking, Mar. 5. —
Reports on the poli- had a n appointment with President Li on
Peking, March 2. —
President Li Yuar> tical crisis in Peking are most conflicting, Sunday, but it was broken owing to the-
hung has refused to accept the resignation but it appears to be mainly due to dif- unexpected resignation of Premier Tuan.
of Dr. Wu Ting-fang, the Minister for ference of opinion between the Pre- President Li has had it announced that he
F< reign Affairs, under any circumstances sident and the Premier on the refused to see the German Minister lest his
lin'iil a suitable successor has been found. question of submitting the Cabinet's interview should displease the allied dip-
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loma-tie representa ti ves. Asahi
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE decision to Parliament. The Premier con-
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
Peking, March 2. —
There has been no tends that inasmuch as the Cabinet is a
Peking, March C. The Premier. Mr. —
development up to the present in the Sino- responsible one, the President has no right
Tuan Chi-jui returns to Peking to-night
iGerman crisis though it is understood that to oppose its decision. On the other hand,
as a result of the persuasion of the Vice-
the Government has now reachedl a definite the President considers that such a grave
President who went down to Tientsin this
decision to break with Germany but when question as the severance of relations with
morning with the object of getting Mr.
and (liow the adtion will be taken has not Germany and the possible entry into the
Tuan Chi-jui to reconsider his resignation.
been revealed. war should be submitted to Parliament.
There is every indication that the Presi-
In view of the emphatic tone of the pro- The President therefore refused to ap-
dent has considerably modified his attitude.
test sent to Germany, the Government's prove the decision. On Monday night, he entertained at din-
delay and the constant holding of apparent- The "Peking Gazette" also reports that ner the Vice-President Mr.. Feng
Kuo-
ly resultless conferences are much criticised. Tuan Chi-jui has no knowledge that the chang and Chief
of the General Staff,
All circles, except a small pro-German President had despatched certain instruc- General Wang Shih-chen and
also General
minority, hope that a definite step will be tions to the Chinese Minister in Tokyo Hsu Shih-chang. It is reportel that the
taken soon. which necessitate a consultation with Japan President successively asked Hsu Shih-
The Chinese Government has at laslft before the Chinese Government was able chang and Wlang Shih-chen to accept the
reached a decision to sever its diplomatic to approach the Entente on any important Premiership, which both declined. The
relations with Germany and will make a matter connected with further action with President asked Feng Kuo-chang what
declaration to that effect early this week, regard to Germany. should be done, and the latter said that
according to the reliable information re- The Cabinet therefore drafted the fol- further effort should be made to persuade
ceived at the Foreign Office from Peking lowing telegram which was submitted to Tuan Chi-jui to withdraw his resignation.
yesterday. the Japanese Government before the Gov- Feng Kuo-chang offered to go to Tientsin
President Li Yuan-hung, who had stub- ernment's decision was communicated to personally.
bornly resisted any radical measure, came the other Entente powers. The telegram The President thereupon entrusted the
to see the futility of his efforts and re- instructed the Chinese Minister in Tokyo settlement of the crisis to Feng Kuo-chang,
versed his former attitude. This has re- to inform the Japanese Government thatj who undoubtedly went to Tientsin with the
moved the last obstacle which blocked the the Chinese Government had decided to assurances of the President that he would
Chinese Government ''from taking *a, free sever /relations with Germany immediate- not further oppose the policy of the Cabi-
and decisive step. ly and align itself at the side of the En- net.
There is still another procedure: which tente. WT ith regard to the definition of A report received at the official quarters
the] Government must go through before the war services of China and compensa-j yesterday says that Premier Tuan who
declaring the diplomatic rupture against tion, these matters would have to be fixed left Peking for Tientsin returned to Pe-
'

Germany. The consent of Parliament by mutual agreement at the proper time, king on the 6th, taking the 7.20 train
j

must be obtained. This is merely a matter Meanwhile the President has sent a de-|from Tientsin with Vice-President Feug.
I

of formality, in the opinion of a high offi- legation consisting of

the Vice-Chief of However it is not yet known whether or
j

cial of the Foreign Office. Some opposi-

the General Staff, the Speaker of the' no' President Li and Premier Tuan will
tion, of course, may be expected from the;
House of Representatives and two other! become reconciled but it is evident that
pro-German members of Parliament, but
prominent men to Tientsin to persuade ° th er officials of the Chinese Government
I

'

the little weight they can muster, can easi- have been trying to bring Premier Tuan
Tuan Chi-jui to return to the capital
\

ly be foretold.
—
Peking, Mar. 6. General Tuan Chi-jui, back to office. President Li has been per-
The Chinese Government is also collect- who ;ha resigned the Premiership of China, suaded by others to reconcile with Premier
s
ing the views and opinions from the Gov-
owing to dissensions of opinions with Pre- Tuan.
ernors of all the Provinces as to the course sident Li Yuan-hung anent diplomatic In connection with the resignation of
China should pursue. Again this is a questions towards Germany was visited by Premier Tuan Chi-jui. later reports from
matter of formality and the Governors' 12 representatives of the Chinese National Peking state that President Li Yuan-hung
attitude can, in practise, have little in- Assembly last evening in Tientsin. The dispatched a messenger to Tientsin on the
fluence in moulding the drastic policy the indignation o General Tuan at President miesion of inducing Premier Tuan to re-
Government is already determined to Li's attitude was somewhat modified at that turn to Peking. In the meantime Presi-
adopt. time and he told these members that in dent Lj invited Vice-President Feng F.uc-
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE view of th e gravity of the situation in chang. Mr. Hsu Shih-chang, Mr. Wang
China he was the less inclined to hamper Shih-chen and other elder statesmen, and
Peking, March 5. —
Premier Tuan Chi-
the political situation and that he would consulted over the matter. The Vice-Pre-
jui, after an altercation with the President return to Peking to assume the post if his sident, Mr. Hsu and others all expressed
oxer China's action with regard to Ger- diplomatic views be adopted. General their viewe in favour of Premier Tuan and
many, has sent in his resignation and left Tuan. however, did not give his consent tried to mediate between the President and
for Tientsin. readily to returning to Peking -and asked the Premier. Persuaded by their v ew.=. ;
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March lo, 1917 '55

Presidenti ti\ finally decided to ftUpatch MR. WANG TA-SIEHS DEPARTURE ALL/ED CONFERENCE AT CALAIS
Hsu Panjj-hoieh and Cheng Fun-peng to

TiflntsiD on the mission oi prevailing upon KOKU8AI SPECIAL SEEVIOB

KOKOHAJ-HKIITBIC
Premier Tuan to change his mind and re- Poking, Feb. 28. The appointment of —
Paris, Mar. 2.— Ii is officially unnomii; d'
turn to Peking and resume the- premier- Mr. Wang Ta-sieh as special envoy to con- that a Conference between
the French and
ship. 'vey a decoration to the Japanese- Emperor Britislh. leaders was held Calais o n Feb-
President Li, being convinced that Par- has been gutted He probably will de- ruary 26 and 27. Qeneralfl Lyautcy and
iiament will oppose the proposed break P"* ne week Nivelle represented Frane... and .Mr. Lloyd

J
*

Mr. *J
,, . ,
•
^ V. , .,1 . Wang Ta-sieh, recently appointed George, General Sir WilHaim Robertson,
.

With Germany, has been insisting on sab- .'

ial fol the pre and Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Ilai^ ap .

nutting the proposal to debate in parlia-

sontin^ H.I.M. the Emperor of Japan with peared for Grca Britain.
J
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ment. while on the other hand Prem.cr t h e highest Order of China, will .arrive in
Tuan, thinking otherwise. s quite willing this country about the 10th of this month,
i
|
INDIA'S HANDSOME GIFT
to submit th e proposal to parliament. Thus according to unofficial information received
both the President and the Premier have at the Department of Foreign Affairs,
KOKUSAI-REUTER
come to teim s on the point of submitting kokusai special service London, March 1. Th e Imperial Gov- —
the proposal to parliament from different:
viewpoints, and in view of the fact that
their agreement in that respect is merely
. T
> .

kin £> ^v. G.-The Japanese Charge ernment ihas gratefully accepted the offer
,

d' Affairs to-night gave- a banqcet in honour made by the Government of India of one

superficial it i a clearly noticeable that there of Wang Tah-sieh who departs for Japan- hundred millions sterling towards the ge-
exists a wide gulf in the depth of their ward on the 11th and is expected arrive neral cost of the war.
opinions. Inasmuch as Premier Tuan is
on the fifteenth.

rather strong u his determination it

i
is BERNSTORFF EH ROUTE
thought unlikely that h e will remain in CHENGCHIATUN AFFAIR CLOSED
office unless President Li makes some con-
cessions on his part. Still it being very dif- KOKUSAI-REUTER
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
ficult to find a suitable successor to the
Peking, Mar. 5. —
The Chinese Foreign von Bernstorff and his; party sailed from
Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 1. — Count
Premiership at present, after all Premier
Tuan will probably have to accept the me-Commissioner at Mukden has left for here to-day on board the
steamer Frederick
diation of Vice-President Feng Kuo-chang Dairen to express regret to the Japanese vin.
and Mr. Hsu and others and remain in authorities for the Chengchiatun affair,
office. According' to a report received in according to the recent agreement.
ARRIVALS AND CLEARANCES
an official quarter, Premier Tuan "is ex- IOKUSAI SPECIAL SEEVIOB
pected to return to
ing induced by the advice of Vice-Presi-
Peking apparently be-
—
Murkden„ Mar. 6. The foreign commis-
KOKU8A1-REUTER
sioner yesterday conveyed the Governor of
dent Feng and other elder statesmen, leav-
ing Tientsin on Tuesday evening.
IFengitien's regrets for the Chengchiatun af-
London, Mar. 1. The Press Bureau
!
—
The The arrivals in the United Kingdom
fair to the Governor of Kwantung at Port says :

report adds that there is hope of the trouble for the week ending February 25, of mer-
Arthur.
being smoothly settled and unless further chantmen of all national ties over 100 tons :

complications- arise the matter promises to and exclusive of local craft, were 2280.
be amicably settled. Th-e allied ministers CHINA AND THE ALLIES The sailings were 2261.
will, according to the report, keep aloof
from the. trouble and watch the develop- KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
ment of j-he situation without taking any DEMONSTRATION IN PETROGRAD
step as to meddle with the affair. In some
Peking, March 1. It is understood that —
circles the resignation of Premier Tuan is
the Entente Ministers and Charge d 'Af-
KOKUSAI-REUTER
faires in response to informal Chinese in-
regarded a? a tactful dodge to place Pre-
sident Li in a difficult situation and to en- quiries have
intimated that in the event Petrograd, Feb. 28. When the Duma re- —
of China joining the Entente the latter assembled to-day, there were a few small
hance his own influence by making the
Presidenji acquiesce to his opinion. would be willing favouraibly to consider street demonstrations, which were speedi-
Peking, March 6. General Tuan Chi- —China's withholding the Boxer indemn'ty ly dispersed.
ajnd inaugurating a revision of the customs
jui, Premier, accompanied by General
Feng Kuo-chang. Vice-President of China, tariff. PEACE DOVE IN PETROGRAD
returned to Peking from Tientsin by a
special train to-night at 10 o'clock. Presi- LU CHUNG-YU' S RECENT VISIT STARTS KOKUSAI-REUTER
dent Li Yuan-hung is said to have con-
sented to leaving all diplomatic questions
RUMOUR Buenos Aires, Feb. 28. — It is reported
Argentina has that the Government of
in the hands of the Cabinet hereafter, and
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE |
taken the initiative in opening negotiations
an important diplomatic development is;
expected in a few days. "Asahi." —
Peking, Feb. 28. In view of the news- with the other —
Latin-American Republics
with a view to a joint offering of their
Peking, March 7. With the return of —paper reports that Mr. Lu Chung-yu, the
services as mediators between the bellige-
Premier Tuan to Peking, President Li ex-Minister to Tokyo is visiting Japan on
rents.
is reported to have accepted the follow- a secret mission connected with the restora-

nig three conditions. tion of the Manchus, Mr. Lu Chung-yu

The President will approve the present has written a letter to parliament for com- SWEDISH MINISTRY CHANGES MIND
diplomatic policy of the Tuan Cabinet. munication to the press strongly denying
The President will henceforth approve and the rumour. He says that his present trip New York, March 6. dispatch from —A
give his signatures to all instructions issued was undertaken for reasons of health and London states that the Hammarsjold Min-
by the Cabinet. also in connection with the Bamk of Com- istry of Sweden which generally resigned
The President will not henceforth inter- munications loan. Or, March 5 has withdrawn its
resignation
fere with instructions to local Governors on the advice of the King aa there are
and Minister*-; abroad! which are decided AMERICA WILL JOIN INTERNATIONAL GROUP hopes of the nouble which caused the Cabi-
at the Cabinet conference. " Niehiniehi." — net Crisis being amicably settled. "Niehi- —
KOKUSAl-WKSTNIK niehi."
RUSSO-JAPANESE SOCIETY
Petrograd, Mar. 5.— The "Bourse Ga-
zette" learns that the United States of Germany's place, from now On. will be
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK America will henceforward adhere to the occupied by America, which previously
Petrograd, Mar. 5. —
The Eusso- Japan- international, financial, economical as- competed with the association. Now, how-
ese Society has opened a branch at Moscow. sociation in China, which, prior to the war, ever, by adhering to it, sh e will contribute
Count Kokovtzoff has been elected honor- comprised Russia. Japan, France, Great to the more thorough economical develop-
arv President of the new branch. Britain, Belgium and Germany. ment of China.
 156 W=«*»»i8pJ THK JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL March 10, 1917

BETHMAHH-HOLL WEG BLOWS OFF STEAM IN LATEST HYPOCRISY OF KAISER MR. SUZUKI FROM MONGORIA
RElGHSTAG
WILHELM II
Mr. Tenki Suzuki who has just return-
• KOKUSAT-REUT.ER ed from an extensive trip through Mongo-
ftElTTEK's WAS SEE VICE
—
Amsterdam. March 1. Speak ng in the :

Amsterdam-, Feb. 15. — Conversing

lia brings the report of the death of the
with German, Captain Paptchaff,
Reichstag. ITerr Bethmann-Hollweg, the of whom vari-
the poet Mueller at the Hofburg recently,
German Chancellor, said it would be un- ous conflicting reports have been circulat-
the Kaiser declared that Napoleon's phan-
fruitful for him to specify Germany's ed.
tom Continental blockade had become a
Mr. Suzuki says that Captain Paptchaff
peace conditions in advance.
Germany's one ambition, he which was hitting England harder witli
said, was reality
eight hundred men attacked the
than anything up to the present. "Bight Mongolian natives and after conquering
the obtaining of reparation for all the
wrongs suffered. Germany had tried as and morality are on the side of Germany the native force, met a force of Chinese
troops equipped with machine guns. Cap-
much as possible to alleviate the difficul- and for their triumph every clean weapon tain Paptchaff was shot through the head
caused to neutral shipping by the
must be used."
ties in the battle with th e Chinese force.
establishment of barred zones, all these An official message from Berlin state3 All through Mongolia. says Mr. Suzuki
England's that the Kaiser, in an order to 'the Navy,, he found that the people entertain no ill-
difficulties being caused by
tyranny over the sea. says "In the impending decisive battle the feeling towards the Japanese, and although
:

i+ seemed that the Chinese Government is

"We will and we shall break this 'en- task falls on my Navy of Iturning the Engl- trying to prevent friendly relations be-
slavement of non-Engl'sh races," remarked ish war method of starvation, with which tween the Japanese and the Mongolians,
Bethmann-Hollweg, who' declared that our hardest and most obstinate enemy in- there is no indication of ill-feeling against
the Japanese in any part of Mongolia. In'
Germany's position as regards the barred tends to overthrow the German people, aga-
eastern Mongolia there are no Russians,
zone wa a irrevocable. inst him and his Allies by combating their
and there are about twenty Japanese mer-
Bethmann-Hollweg accused President sea-traffic with all the means in our power. chants dealing in medicines. Mr. Suzuki
^Vilson with brusquely breaking off rela- In this the submarine stands in the first stated that he intends to try to interest the
loading men of Japan for the development
tions, and accused him of gross partiality rank."
of trade in Mongolia.
towards England. The Kaiser expresses his confidence that
He declared that the successes of the thewar designs of the enemy will be broken. GERMAN SOP TO THE DUTCH
submarine warfare had surpassed the ex- The following are some of Germany's
pectations of the iNavy, evetn though re- "clean weapons." In every case irrefutable KOKUSAI-BJEUTEB
ports from many had not yet been receiv- proof has been obtained that she has done 1. Amsterdam, March
The Germa n Le- —
ed. these things. Wlhat vestige of "right and gation here has informed, the Government
Dealing with the necessity of remodel- that Germany is willing to place German
morality" do they leave her?
ships at the disposal of Holland during
ling the internal life of the nation after
The violation of Belgium. the war a§ compensation for the Dutch ves-
the Bethmann-Hollweg defended the
wair, sels recently torpedoed, on the understand-
Germany violated the neutrality of Bel-
military system on the ground of geogra- ing ithat Holland will negotiate about their
phical necessity. gium, which, together with other nations,
eventual purchase after the war.
she was pledged to respect.
TURKEY'S MERCANTILE FLEET
German lies concerning Great Britain,
Use of non-combatants as screens for
KOKTJSAI-WESTKIK
endeavouring to fix —
responsibility on her troops at Saint Die by the Bavarians and
for the war. at Autriche. etc.
Petrograd, March 6. —
A) Persian tra- Falsification of documents seized in the Murder of women and children.
who has just returned here from
veller, Belgian archives to fix responsibility on Wholesale massacres of civilians at
Turkey, bring the following news of Tur- Dinapft, Vise, Creil, Louvain, Andenne,
Great Britain.
He says that as Liege, Aerschot, etc.
key's mercantile navy. Systematic murder of wounded and pri-
the result of the activities of French and Rape of women superintended and or-
soners.
dered by officers.
British submarines, co-operating with the
Black Sea Fleet, Turkey now only pos-
Use of liquid fire projectors. Torture of women a woman "pegged —
Use of asphyxiating gas. out'' in the form of a crucifix behind the
sesses ten merchant vessels. The use of this was expressly forbidden trenches at Richebourg L'Avoue.
by the Hague Convention of 1899, which Forced labour and deportation of women
According to Lloyd Register of Ship- Germany singed. Sir John French report- and men.
ping for 1916, Turkey possessed 113 steam- ed on May 3, 1915, regarding the first The wanton burning of villages.

ships with a gross tonnage of 83,087 and use of poison gas on the British front at Destruction of historic buildings and ob-
66 sailing vessels with a net tonnage of Ypres "A week before the Germans first
:
jects of art :
—
Louvain, Rheims Cathedral,
17,701. In 1911, Turkey possessed 120 used this method they announced in their j
Senlis and Ypres.
steamers of 66,878 tons and 963 sailing official communique that' we were making
|

(No neutral protected aind the Pope did

use of asphyxiating gases. At the time not move.)
vessels of 205,641 tons.
Sacrilege.
there appeared to be no reason for this
Murder of priests.
TURKS NOW SHATTERED MOB IN RETREAT astounding falsehood, but now of course,
it is obvious it was part of the scheme.
Murder of M
ss Cavell.
ONLY Bombing of non-combatants and open
It. . .shows they recognized its illegality
.
town-.
and' were anxious to forestall neutral and Attacks by Germa n aircraft on neutral
KOK USAI-REUTER possibly domestic criticism." vessels without warning or regard for t<he
London, Mar. 2. — Speaking in the House
Firing on the lied Cross. safety of tfcose on board.
of Commons to-day, Mr. H. W. Forster M.P.,
Mounting machine guns in Red Cross Submarine murder: The Lusitania, —
Financial Secretary to the "War Office made ambulances. Arabic, Sussex, etc.
the following announcement: Major-Gene- Firing on civilians in the water, e.g. the
Misuse of the white flag.
ral Maude, commanding in Mesopotamia, Falaba.
Murder of medical officers and strecher
reports that the remnant of the Turks are Scattering of mines outside territorial
They will only reach bearers.
completely shattered. waters.
Bagdad mob.
as a disorderly Over 5,000 Use of poison. Poison was freely used Wanton bombardment of open town?.
have been taken prisoners. Since the com- in the wells in Southwest Africa. Torpedoing of hospital ships.
mencement of the offensive on December Maltreatment of prisoners: Construc- Murder of Captann Fryatt. —
12, the total Turks killed and wounded tive murder of prisoners in camps at Wit- In addition to these, atrocities and filthr-
are estimated at over 20,000. tenburg, Gradelegen, etc. nesses that (cannot be printed.
 March 10, 1917] * Lnwft^wi 157

VOICES OF THE PRESS WHAT IS OKUMA DOING? NICHINICHI'S SENSfULE ADVICE TO

The "Again"' suys that Marquis Okuma MERCHANTS
BEWARE OF GERMANS IN CHINA can not remain quiet in the coming general
The British Governmonl has prohibited
China has long hesitated to decide ou election, and in order to make himself clear
the import of various articles in order to
to the public, he should announce Ins own
any definite policy against Germany,
wparo cargo space for the transportation of
political opinions, but the paper is surprised
and various opinions have been expressed to learn that Marquis Okuma has abandon war supplies. The "Tokyo Nichinichi"
among the. Government officials of China, ed his intention of making campaign speech-
sympathizes with the British Government
es for the coming election.
but the "Jiji" slates that the Chinese of-
The paper says the present political si- and says that since the outbreak of the
ficials have finally arrived at a decision, tuation, including
the dissolution of the 38th war, the number and tonnage of the Uritish
and U10 matter of severing diplomatic re- session of the Diet and the coming general merchant marine have decreased, and it is
election, was caused by the conflict between
lations with Germany atad also the ques-
Prince Yamagata and Marquis Okuma. proper for the British government to stop
tion of joining the Entente will bo shortly Viscount Kato was recommended by Mar- the import of unnecessary goods. lie lore

brought before Parliament. quis Okuma as the succeeding Premier, but

the war England had a merchant tonnage
Prince Yamagata did not sanction it and
China's intention to follow the example of 12,000,000 but since the beginning of
made Count Terauchi the Premier, and all
of the United States and! sever diplomatic the political differences and disturbances the war, one million tons have been loan-
relations with Germany is proper, and. have been caused by this conflict between ed to Erance, 400,000 tons to Italy, and
Prince Yamagata and Marquis Okuma. several ships to Itussia. Moreover in the
there is no one who opposes the plan,
The coming election is a fight between the! past two years a large number of the Bri-
however some believe that her plan of Government party, and the Kenseikai and ish ships have been sunk by the German
joining the Entente, is too strong, and the Kokuminto, but the paper declares in divers.
criticize her intention. But the "Jiji" reality it is a light between Prince Yamagata It is imposible to build sufficient new
and Marquis Okuma. The present Govern- ships at present, and the new prohibi-
declares that in the past Germany has ment
has been attacking and blaming the tion of import is necessary for the
adopted crafty policies in China, and for Okuma Cabinet from every direction, ever self protection
'
of England. .Though
more than ten years the German officials since it was organized. The "Asahi" does Japan may suffer from the prohibition,
not believe that Marquis Okuma can re- or any other measures adopted by the Al-
and residents in China have endeavour-
main silent at this important moment, and lied powers of Europe, the paper says that
ed to strengthen German influence in moreover he has a responsibility to stand
Japan should bear the inconvenience and
China, and did not even hesitate to cause up at this moment and declare his political early of difficulty and hope for the end
coming election will be affected
views, as the
internal disturbances to increase their own j
war.
by what Marquis Okuma did in the past. '

power in China. In the past, Germany The German divers have been active in
was the cause of man}' troubles in China, i
the open and it was on this account
seas,
CONCERNING CINEMAS the United States came to sever dip-
and it is believed that the Chinese Gov- !
tb.at

ernment! intends to drive away German l°matic relations with Germany, and the
The Imperial Educational Society has !

influence from China and to prevent fur- "Nichinichi' ' declares that the important
proposed the regulation of the cinema
ther disturbances at this moment. The theatres on the ground that the pictures ste P to be taken by all the allied powers
j

question of joining the Entente entirely shown have a bad effect upon School child- and the United States is to stop the sub-
rests with the Chinese Government, and! ren, but the "Asahi" says that the cinema marine outrages, and the paper believes
no outside power should dictate the step pictures have already been established as
;

that if the allied forces attack the German

to be taken by the Chinese Government an institution for educating the public and line this Spring and drive out the Germans

on the subject, but the "Jiji" says that it as places of amusement, and to regulate j
from Belgium, Germany will not carry
would not hesitate to approve the decision the entire cinema pictures from.the stand- \
out her merciless submarine warfare,
of the Government to join the Entente in point of children is a mistake.
the event of such plan being adopted by The value of cinema pictures in educat- PREMIER SHOULD RESIGN
Peking. ing the people is-. well known, and while it; The Terauchi Cabinet has already once
The Germans in China proved their is regrettable that some undesirable pic- dissolved the Diet, but seeing that the com-
cleverness and carefulness in their attempt tures are shown by the producers, the at- i ing election will be unfavourable for the
to increase German commercial tempt to hinder the development of the Government, it has threatened the public
influence, .

ly and politically, and the paper says that cinema pictures from the viewpoint of with' the declaration that the Cabinet will :

when the! Chinese Government decides to children is an unwise step. The police will again dissolve the Diet, and the "Yorozu"
declare war against Germany, she should look after the undesirable pictures, and as savs that it is not necessary to say whe- I

be well prepared to meet the crafty ac- to the effect of the picture upon the child- ther or not the policy of the Cabinet is j

tivity of the Germans. Since the United ren, the educators aindl parents of children proper, but the policy of the Cabinet shows
j

States advised China to follow suit and should pay attention, and such a matter that Count Terauchi has no regard for
sever diplomatic relations with Germany, ishould not be regulated by -raw. With public opinion. The public should advise I

the German Minister at Peking has been proper care by parents and educators, the Count Terauchi to resign, declares the
exceedingly active trying to prevent China motion pictures could be well utilized for paper.
from following the example of the United the education of children as well as grown-; Count Terauchi has been, a -military of-
States. Many German residents in China, ups, and the entire cinema theatres should fi oer for t hi rty yearSj a nd he has favour-
have been working under the order of the not be regulated by one set rule made mere- ed the Military officers from Choshu, and
German Minister to influence the Chinese ly for the sake of children. established the power of the Choshu mili-
to prevent the severance of diplomatic re-
lations between China and Germany.
-«H.";.-'i" .-•-»!";»' r?r=rrr'f?r? — js.lu tary men Department of the Army.
in the
It The Germans in. China have gained in- The "Yorozu" says that Count Terauchi
is reported that by influencing commercial fluence in political and military circles of has been the most absolute administrator
bodies in Hankow, Kwangtung, Shanghai China, and it is evident that in the event of military affairs, and when he was ap-
and other sea-ports, the Germans made of the severance of diplomatic relations pointed Governor-General of Chosen, he
such organizations telegraph the Peking with Germany, the Germans in China will selected his relations and intimate friends
Government requesting it to remain neu- not hesitate to adopt desperate measures and for important positions in Chosen, and it
tral. While there is no proof that these will not stop at anything to disturb ha l is plain that if Count Terauchi is left as

requests were made under the advice and
influence of the Germans, the "Jiji" says
that it is not difficult to regard such a
movement as the result of the German
campaigning to influence the Chinese Gov-
ernment.
peace of China, and the "Jiji" advises the Premier much longer, the public will suf-
Chinese Government to be well prepared fer from his selfish administration,
for such an emergency, and order the mili- The political ideas of Count Terauchi
tary commanders in all provinces to be do not appeal to the public, and he will
ready to use military forces to maintain never be a good politician, and in the
peace. speech given before the Prefectural Gov-
 THE JAP AM WEEKLY MAIL [March 10, 19 17

ernors, lie expressed himself too boldly. TOO MUCH RELIGION IN MISSION guiding spirits influenced by he noble it

There no reason that the public should characters of the promoters and teachers
is
SCHOOLS NOW
suffer because Count Terauchi is Premier, of the schools, and the good effect of such
and it is a fact that the public does not spirits could not be denied.
want Count Terauchi. An interesting article upon the mission Whenever, any Mission Society sends
Count Terauchi has tried every means schools in J apan is published in the March missionaries to an unknown territory, such
to force him -elf upon the public, but the missionaries who are able to carry out the
issue of the "Taiyo." The writer regrets
paper believe^ that however he may struggle difficult task of preaching to people of en-
he will fall in 'the epad, as he will not be that the Mission Schools here have lost tirely different thought and ideas are
able to save himself from circumstances that their s>ood features recently. selected, and such pioneer missionaries as
are closing upon him.
The influence of the foreign missionaries mentioned above, were those who were
Statesmen should bear all their respon-
in building up the modern Japan, should trusted by the Society to carry out their
sibilities, and should resign if it is necessary
noble and important work. These pioneers
to do so to fulfil their duty, but Count Tera- not be forgotten, says the writer. When established schools to
educate the Japan-
uchi has been placing all responsibilities the od acai j: a! systom of Japan was still
ese, and they did not force their religious
1

upon the former Cabinet. In a word, Count

primitive, the establishment of educational belief on the students, but endeavoured
Terauchi is endeavouring to give his own
mistaken administration, and he will fall institutions by the missionaries was carried only to give them the necessary and proper
deeper into difficulties, and the "Yorozu" out and should be appreciated by the Japan- education. Consequently while the mis*
states that the best step for Count Terauchi ese. sion schools were regarded as religious in-
To educating "Young Japan," many
is to tender his resignation as soon as pos- stitutions there was little or no religious
missionaries have devoted their lives, and
sible. colour in their teaching of young Japan-
their work occupies a prominent position ese. iSTot confining themselves to religion
in the history of the Japanese education they gave their ' pupil a worthy spiritual
DISSATISFACTION WITH COMMERCE The character of all pioneer
in the first half of the Meiji era.
education.

CHAMBERS missionaries was noble and great and com-

Messrs. Brown, Berbeck, Hebon, Wil-
manded the respect of every one.
Reports are coming from various parts liams and other pioneer missionaries in The writer says, however^ that recently
of Japan that the public is not satisfied Japan devoted their energy for the educa- the mission schools have changed,
and the
with the Chambers of Commerce which
tion of the young Japanese, and among pioneers who were respected and loved by
seem to be in a generally chaotic condi- students and public are gone, and in their
tions, says the "Kokumin". The Chambers 'fiie rising young men of Japan at the be- place common missionaries, who have no
of Commerce are organized by business- ginning of the Meiji Era, there are only idea of education, have arrived, and at
men for their own development, and the a few who did not receive the influence present beyond the advantage of teaching
purpose of the Chambers of Commerce is of the foreign languages, the Mission schools have
good example of these pioneer mis-
to represent the opinion of businessmen lost all the good points which were so firm"
and make the necessary investigations for
sionaries and educators. Many prominent
ly established by the pioneers. Even
the progress of commerce. men to-day received their education in the
among the Mission schools of to-day there
Although Chambers of Commerce of mission schools which were then regarded are many which are far inferior to Japan-
all
Japan are established with this aim, the as model schools. ese schools.
"Kokumin" says that there are many
But the writer regrets that the mission Also at the present mission schools, the
businessmen who pay little attention to
schools have changed and they are; no longer religious colour has become more vivid,
the work of the Chambers. The officials
of the Chamber's of Commerce do not make model schools. With the death or depar- and while the pioneers disregarded religi-
ous differences and welcomed both believers
any investigation and know nothing about ture of the promoters of these schools, the:
and non.Mievers there is a tendency
the commercial condition of the country, spirit that-guided the
schools has vanished, among the mission schools of to-day to dis-
and whenever any investigation has to be j

and some have turned mercenary and regard non-believers. Not only have they
made, the Government must organize a j

others are in a very poor condition. lost their former specialities ami peculiari-
special committee to do so, because the
The reason why the Mission schools were ties, in the educational system they have
Chambers of Commerce organized for such !

a purpose are of no value whatever.

welcomed by the intelligent class of the^^
rauch inferior to the earlier mis-
J apanese in the past was because while rion schools. '

Not only are the Chambers of Com-

Tn e writer says that he received educa-
merce separated from the larger business-, the mission schools were the exact dupli- !

educational institu- "<» m a mission school, ana has a pro-

. .

men and capitalists, but also from the cates of the ordina ^ !

j^ound respect for teachers of the mission

majority of their members, but the posi- .«« of f°«ign countries having proper
tion of" the officials of the Chambers are
teachers and equipment, the Japanese schools, but the present conditions of the
prominent and influential, and most of schools at that time were only poorly equip- mission schools make him regi-e that they
™
,

Another reason which drew so many longer as of yore. He hopes that

\™
the Chambers have sufficient funds for ac-
tivitv, and consequently there appear many students to the Mission schools was the de-
!
'be missionaries charge of the mission
j
m
on the part of the young Japanese schools will pay more attention t improve
ambitious men who desire to utilize the'^e j

position and the funds for their own per- to obtain foreign
1
knowledge. Although m
prosent conditions.

sonal interest. There are many cases a11 tne Mission schools there was a ten-
—
\

when the Chambers of Commerce were dency to feel that the education given was
j
Sir The article in "The Taiyo'' on :

used as political tools. n0} P ro Per f° r Japanese the students re- the subject of the decline of educational
i
J

rciv ed a good knowledge of foreign langu- standards Mission Schools, from

In the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, in 1

Mr. B. Nakano the retiring President re- a£es ano l eara ed about the conditions and which
" you translate m your issue
commc'ndeV' Dr. Soyeda, but Dr. Soyeda affairs of foreign countries The schools of Sunday, is well taken.i Ft. points
has no requireni.nts to becom? the official were full of cosmopolitan ideas which out a weakness which educationists have
'

of the Chamber. To elect Dr. Soveda he oould not be found in the Japanese schools noticed for jsome time. But the cause is
was suddenly made a Director of 'the OT that period. The schools had peculiar due not so much to a more inferior class
"

Hakushinsha. ajDd he was elected a mem- 1—

of missionary now being sent to the mis-
ber of the Chamber, However there was as the sion field, to mismanagement of
appointment of Dr. Soyeda is only
f the
leome irregularity in the recent election, a minor mission schools by missionary boards or
q Ues tion, and the Minister of
and another election has to be held. The Agriculture and Commerce should develop the bishops or supervisors of missions in
paper would show that this incident proves and' improve the Chambers of Commerce the field.
'
Many of these men have no
that the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce is throughout Japan, so that the organizations proper idea of what a scientific education
not ani organization of the businessmen of could actually benefit the business men of really means and often have no experience
Tokyo, but merely a toy for a few pro- the country who centribute towards the main- as educationists at all; and. consequently
1

ininent businessmen in Tokyo. tenanee of the Chambers and improve the they are as liable as not to appoint men
The "Kokumin" declares that the problem commercial condition of the nation. like themselves as directors or presidents of
 ! ;;11
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March- io, 1917) THE JAPAN WEHKIiY MAIL v. \-v <Mv„r '59

mission schools. To appoint a man who ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY NOLO ANNUAL IN TERPOR T FOOTBALL
knows little or nothing about education MEETING
and school management as head of a col- The teams chosen to represent Kobe and
lege or school is just as The annual meeting of members of the
absurd and im-
Yokohama ami Tokyo Branch of the Yokohama in the annual A lodation Foot-
proper as it would bo to appoint a mer- ball Match, which will bo played on the
Royal Society of St. George was held at
chant or clergyman as head of a medical Y. (J. & A. (!. (iron iid.4 lo-day, are as fol-
school. So long as mission schools are open the British Consulatc-GeniTal, Yokohama,
to this treatment it is impossible 'to expect on last Friday. Following the man- lows.
them to maintain a standard np to thatj ner of last year, it was decided to celebrate Yokohama. Goal: T. W. D. Uanni ter. —
the anniversary by raising a fund, amoiug
required by the Board of Education. But Backs: T. M. Knott and O. I«\ fctocoA.
members to donato for the maintenance of
is there any reason why the Board of Edu- Halves: T. A. Levack, B. Devcsou
beds in the Red Cross Hospitals for sol-
cation cannot refuse to grant license to (Capt.) and P. Nipkow.
diers.
schools that do not have a professional
Mr. B. F. Crowe, C.M.G.. tfbe President, Forwards: I. M. Isaacs, J. E. Dye, V.
pedagogist at the head? It is no reflec- in addressing
th e members, spoke in part A. Hearno, L. Andreis, and
tion on the Japanese system of education as follows C. W. Martyr.
:

to say that, considering the large amount
of money spent on mission schools in ber
Japan, there no right reason why a first-
is
class professionaleducator should not bo
at the head of each and the standard of
education be quite above that provided by
the national schools of ihe empire. An
American or British school or college in
Japan should have an American or British
graduate in pedagogy and school manage-
ment at the head, and the institution
should maintain the same standard as a
school of the same class in America or
England. It is the conviction of foreign
educators that at present an English or
American primary, middle or high school
gives a higher standard of education than
a school of the same class in Japan. But
at present this class of schools under mis- be over before next St. George's Bay, but
sionary auspices in Japan gives a lower
Gentlemen, Last year you will remem- — Kobe— Goal: H. P. da Costa.
that we decided to celebrate St. Back's: F. Ailion and li. Abraham.
George's Day by Taising money tor the Halves: R. G. Crane, 1). McRae (Capt.)
King's B'rthday Beds, and the amount so
and F. G. Thomas.
collected wa's. as you will see from the ac-
counts, 3,904 yen, say £400. You may re-
Forwards: A. McClellan, T. II, n bury,
call that t'he total amount contributed from P. J. Togneri. S. G. Stanford, and C. East-
Japan was wood.
£3,177, equivalent to 61 Beds,
Followers of the game- will observe that
so that the members of St. George's So-
the visitors, with the exception qf P. J-
ciety put up more itlban 12 per cent, of the
Togneri, and, we believe, P. G. Thomas have
which, taking it all round, was a
total,
very satisfactory result. all played in Interport contests, so en paper
You will note that photos of some of the they should have a rosy chance of taking
beds have been pent to us, and they bring the "flag" back. The home team, how-
very vividly before one /how useful our ever, have three sterling men in Deveson,
money can be in amel'orating the lot of Hearne and Levack and with Bannister be-
our gallant men who (have been wounded. tween the sticks, have no great cause for
At this time last year I must confess that alarm provided Henbnry is well "nursed."
I had confidently hoped that 'the war would Admission to the ground is by ticket,
1.00 yen and all proceeds will be donated
like many other people far more competent
to the International Red Cross Fund.
to judge than myself, I have been proved
j

There will be no Laterport Dinner.

standard of educat'on than the national 1

wrong, and we find our'selves faced by

schools of Japan. This shows grave mis-
managemenr on the part of mission boards
tfhe possibility ,oi war continuing for some
time longer. In these circumstances if is
which people are placed at home think of —
and mission superintendents in Japan clear that, once more the ide-ai of a Ball is the food problem and the cost and difficul-
and it is a wonder Mat the Japanese an- unthinkable, and members will have to de-
! ,
ty of getting food —think of the income tax
thorities tolerate it. For the reason is one cide whether they wish to celebrate St.
:

which people are paying— 5 /- in the £ for

of pure neglect or incompetence. There George's Day. and if so. in what way it some3 and about 3/- for many others.
are no doubt many missionaries in Japan sfhould be done. Personally, I do not think
j

Then look at the other side of the picture

engaged in country mission Avork who are, we can do better than repeal what we did — think of the security in which you are
much better adapted to school work than last year, and your Committee are all of
I
living here, the. comparative luxury which
those selected by the mission superintend- the same opinion. I think. hoAvever, that you enjoy, the comparative lowness of
ents. There general impression among if it is agreed that, We should raise money
is a taxes. When you have thought about all

some that men are chosen for educational for the beds. P should st'pulate tlhat our w 1
this I am sure you will give, not what you
beds be called St. George's Beds, Yoko- think you can afford, but what you can
positions 'not so much because of fitness or
hama and Tokvo. If we decide on this uncomfortably spare.

M
ability but because of convenience or in-
course, I hope that w,p shall be able to
fluence. It is indeed a remarkable circum-
improve on last year's figures. Our sister
stance that the people at home should com
Society of St. Andrew's. I note, have in-
tribute so liberally to education in mis-
creased their contribution to the Scotch
sionary lands and yet take 'no precaution Red Cross Bed? by over 30 per cent., and
to that the investment is efficiently! what Scotsmen can do, Englishmen can do
see
supervised and the best modern educa- also.
it Be
j

tion provided. As to interfering I regret that a prohibition of imports

with the
religious convictions of students there is- has just been announced, which may hit
'never any danger of this impropriety in some of you rather hard, but no one who
BtorNoflalr Cuticura Soap
j

Mr. Lloyd George's magnificent 6hampoos pre-

a well-conducted school. For a school car- reads >

ceded by light)
ried on along the lines of a good English speech will doubt as to the absolute neces- touches of Cu-
or American school has a positive religious sity of this measure, and I feel sure that ticura Oint-
ment to the
and moral influence above what the special even those who are the most effected, will scalp skin are
exhorter could hope to give. But a loose- show the same or greater generosity, than most effective.
They tend to
ly conducted institution that pays little before. I need not emphasize the serious-
arrest falling
of
or no attention to clothes, manners and ness of the situation' at home; you all hair and pro-

general discipline, and to the quality of you realise it. Full of confidence as we mote a heal-
thy scalp.
the teaching lias a distinctly demoralizing are in the ultimate result, we know that
Samples free 6y
influence on young minds. There is no our people at home and those of our Allies post. Address!".
Kewbery & Sofia.
such thing as a moderately good egg; and who are actuallv fighting must be endur- 27, Charterhouse
Sq.London.E.C.
in the same way a school is either good ing great hardships. th» list co^ie* WVn Sold everywhere.

or bad in its effect In edu- round to you don't treat it in the spirit
on students.
cational work incompetence is immoral. in which you look at an ordinary subscrip-
The question is whether any amount of tion' list. Before you decide what you can
criticism can prevail over the present ap- spare just think for a moment or two.
msuudym
parent degree of selfsatisf action Picture to yourself what sufferings the
Yours etc.
TAISHO
men have gone
occupy your beds
through who are going to
— think of the position in
And Cuticura
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MARCH BILL AT IMPERIAL LA BELLE HELENE AT ROS/'S laugh, he is a past-master, as all his jokes
and humourous aeting come as natural as
The actors of the Iehimura Theatre can be. H e is the mainstay of the Opera
play at the Imperial during March, and The pleasing comic opera "La Belle
bill at th e Opera
Comque, and it is no exaggeration to state
being rising young actors of promise, their Helene" is the March
that Mr. and Mrs. Shimizu and Miss Hara
appearance is being welcomed by the lovers Comique, Akasa'ka Mitsuke. and the "first
are the performers on whose shoulder
of old Japanese dramas. The plays being night" attendance, last Thursday, was a
staged at the Imperial are "Sakura Gimin- resls the success ofthe whole opera. Other
good augury for the run of the piece. Oii-
den," "Boshibari" "Gosho Gorozo" and players however did well in the smaller
ginally "La Belle Helene" was scheduled
j

"Kioi Jishi." parts.

tlie ebboiate pr para'tiotti
The ''Sakura Giminden" the story, for February, but
is
The first act opens at the temple of
of Sakura Sogoro who at the risk of his Mr. Rosi planned for the staging of the Jupiter in Sparta, where among others who
own life and destruction of his family, opem could nof be made in time.
j

have placed their offerings at hi s shr'ne,

fights the feudal lord far the sake of the The opera lovers of Tokyo, who desired is Helen. With Calchas, she discusses
villagers. The drama is one of the favo-
to see "La Bell e Helene," were well re-
rites of the Japanese public, and it tells of the means of escaping the decree of the
warded for the suspense and delay caused oracle which declared thaife
the noble fight Sogoro makes against hi3 she was to leave
Lord to save the families of the village (by the preparation, as the stage effects and her husband, Menelaus and fly with Paris,
from starvation. Kichiyemon, the famous costumes did great credit to the efforts of son of Priam. Later Paris, disguised as a
actor, takes the part of Sbrogo, and Ma- Mr. Rosi who had omitted nothing for the shepherd meets
Helen who falls in love
with him. Then follows the humorous
tsusuke, Kikujiro and other actors help perfect setting of the piece.
scene of a grand tournament, at which those
Kichiyemon to make the piece a success.
Constant attendants at the treat re have present join in guessing conundrums. This
The third scene of the drama pictures fs the most interest'ng scene in the whole
all noticed, that each month the singers
the farewell between Sogoro and his fami- opera. Paris 'Tvins the prize and declares
ly on the eve of his departure for Yedo have shown steady improvement in singing himself to Helen.
to appeal to the Shogun for relief. Direct and stage technique. The second act is Helen's sleeping room.
appeal to the Shogun is prohibited, and Mfs s Nobu Hara plays the part of Helen, Paris enters the room with th e aid of Cal-
even though he may succeed in making the and the excellence of her execution of the chas, but Menelaus returns unexpectedly
appeal, he will receive severe punishment and surprises Helen, who thought that she
part goes without saying as musical cir-
for his attempt. The farewell between had seeu Pars only in dream. Menelaus
Sogoro and his wife and three children, is cles in Tokyo know her and her singing drives Paris out of the room.

a sad scene. The pourtrayal was so realis- well. However it should be added that in The third act open s with th e quarrel be-
tween Helen and Menelaus on the seashore
tic at the first performance held on March the present piece, she excelled all she has
at Nauplia. Menelaus announces that the
first,that the audience was moved to tears- done before. Mrs. Shimizu played the part
new augur approaches, and when the latter
The story of Sogoro and his sacrifice is
of Paris and surprised ihe audience with comes on a golden galley, he orders Helen
often told to the Japanese children as to offer white heifers to Venus who is angry
her excellent execution of a man's part. It
a lesson of devotion, and the drama is with her. Helen obeys and goes on board
characteristic of the Japanese admiration was her first time on the stage of the Opera
when she find.; that the augur himself is
of sacrifice for a noble cause. Comique i n the. role of a man, and her per- Paris.
The second piece, "Boshibari" is an old formance was an immense success. Th<> tlrrd act is most beautifully staged,
comic dance play, and three actors who Mr. Shimizu plays Calchas, and he and the costume? and scenerv are pleasing
is as
are noted for dancing perform the piece. funny as ever. As a comic actor he has \to
the eye. "La Belle Heflene" at the
They are Kanya, Mitsugoro and Kikugoro, Opera Comique is a success and one of the
been improving at every performance, and
who comported themselves well. The piece best staged and performed pieces shown
when it comes to making the audience there up to date.
is one of the best comic plays in Japan,
and its humour will even appeal to oc-
cidental ta&te. A master in leaving the
house on a trip, ties up his two servants
60 that they cannot steal his wine and get
drunk as usual. Though hindered by be-
ing tied up, the two open the wine cellar
and steal the wine. After having imbibed
a quantity of wine, they start to dance, and
enjoy themselves, but in the midst of their
uality
merriment the master returns. Dancing
with both hands tied up, is comical, and a m
difficult, and only such actors as are master
With Lea & Perrins' sauce, a few JBlSfc^HJ

dancers could perform the parts success- drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or
fully. The three actors well demonstrated cheese, &c, are all that is required to
their skilful dancing in this piece. impart the most delicious piquancy and
The "Gosho Gorozo" is also a well-
flavour.
known love drama in which a struggle be-
tween poverty and loyalty, and also
The QUALITY and concentration of its in-
jealousy between, two suitors are pictured. gredients make a little of this sauce go a long way.
This drama is picturesque in the stage
setting, and the costumes worn by the
actors in this piece are gorgeously beauti-
ful. It is one of the typical Japanese
dramas.
The last piece "Kioi Jishi" is a merry
dancing play, and in the arrangement of
dances and costumes it is beautiful, and is
well chosen as ringing down the curtain. In
this piece Mitsugoro,
also, Kanya and The Original and Genuine

others proved their natural skill in danc- WORCESTERSHIRE.

ing.
The March bill of the Imperial is a most
attractive one and the performers are the
best amm!£>; the rising actors of Japan.
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The police at Matsudo in Chiba prefec-
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ture found 40' persons gambling in the
for this new undertaking has been already
Tokuzoin temple at Higurashi recently, and
filed with the authorities' of 'the Chosen gov-
managed to arrest just half the number. ernment-general and the Imperial Railway
Board.
A new petroleum seam which promises to
be very prolific lias been recently discovered
in the neighbourhood of Sugeyama village, According to the latest returns, there
Sagara-gori, Shidzuoka prefecture. are 2,208 nouses occupied by foreigners,
comprising 3,811 males and 2,311 females,
Mr. Koichiro Oguma, merchant in Hako- a total of 6,122. Divided in nationalities
date, Hokkaido, has donated the sum of 100,- they are: 22 Austrians, 11 Belgians, 4,018
000 yen toward educational funds in that Chinese. 9 Danes, 111 French, 253 Ger-
city in commemoration of his silver wedding. mans, 998 British, 25 Italians, 27 Dutch,
86 Portuguese, 47 Russians, 15 Swedes,
Regulations governing, the rivers in For- 10 Norwegians, 69 Swiss, 9 Turks, 20
mosa which are now being compiled by the Spaniards, 371 Americans, 1 Egyptian, 4
Home Department at the instance of the Brazilians, 3 Armenians, 3 Venezuelans,
Formosan Government-General will shortly
Sen 15 each 2 Chileans, 7 Mexicans and 1 Persian.
be enacted. '
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„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each

Sen On Tuesday evening three more Medical profession is generally consider-
One month .50
old "Nishukin" gold coins were ed as on9 of the most profitable and en-
Three months Yen 1.50 viable occupations in Japan, so tha+ it is
dug up o n the estate of the Y.M.O.A. at
no wonder that there are about 1,000 young
Six months Yen 3.00 Kanda ciity which is now being laid out for
women candidates for ihe forthcoming
One Yen 6.00 new buildings.
year dentists' license examination. Every year
has shown a tendency towards the in-
It is reported that a series of avalanches
crease of women taking this official ex-
has been taking place along the Ganyetsu
CONTENTS amination, but this year the number of fe-
railway line for the last few days, causing
male candidates i s said to be unprecedent-
161 suspension of railway traffic at several points
News and Notes edly large. The dentists' license examina-
on the line.
Resources of Japan in Relation to tion which will take plac e early in next

Britain ." 16» month will be taken by over 1,000 women

The Bank of Formosa to establish a
is over 18 years of age, and there are also many
Japan and China Can Hold the World branch office in Yokohama in the course women going in for the pharmaceutists'
at Bay 163: of April. ^Por that purpose two build- license examination to b e held a little later.
Coming Election Means Much to Te- ings in No. 181. Yamashita-cho were re- The physicians' license examination has
164 cently purchtsed from Mr. N. F. Smfith been recently held in Tokyo and it is said
rauchi Cabinet
and they are now being reconstructed. that, of the 66 candidates for ffcis examina-
The European War 165 tion 47 were young women.
Problems of Peking Occupy Many The official million to inquire into the
Heads 167 state of prisoners in Szechuan reports that The Foreign Office announced Tuesday
Sun Yat-sen Cables to the British the practice of mixing lime with the pri- that Mr. Yoshida. Acting Consul-General at
soners' rice and porridge is common among Calcutta had reported that, on March 5th,
Premier 168
the gaolers in order to save the cost of feed- the Government of India issued an order re-
Viscount Uchida and Germany's In- ing them and results in many deaths. garding th e necessity of having a passport
trigue 170 The Government has now ordered all for any one entering or leaving th e country.
Debased Hun Kultur Plans New magistrates in future to prevent such inhu- The new regulation says that any one
Devilry Now 171 man practices. above who intends to
fifteen years of age,
leave or enter India, should have a pass-
U.S. State Dept and Pirates' Actions 171
It reported that a sea current! com-
is port. Old passports issued by the Indian
Irish Question Once Again in Com- monly "Aka Shio" (red current)
called government witihin the last two years will
mons 172 from the colour it assumes, which is highly b e acknowledged. Those coming to India
should obtain pass-
Voices of the Press 173 poisonous to the shellfish set in on the coast from foreign countries,
of Miye prefecture recently and the 200,000 ports from the British Ambassador or Con-
Chengchiatun Affair Practically This re-
mothers-of-pearl which are being artificial- sul stationed in such countries.
Closed 1751
ly nursed in the Tomoya Bay on th e coast gulation, however does not apply to the
German Ambitions in the East 176 have perished. crews of ships. *
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162 n^.mm&$im.pi THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 17, 1917

RESOURCES OF JAPAN IN RELATION try in the world. Japan is supplying this &c. On the other hand, the imports to this
country and 'her other Allies with a large country from Japan have increased consid-
TO BRITAIN
We now supply India erably.
amount of copper. The exports from the U.K. to
and Australia with a certain amount of Japan in 1916 were valued at £5,000,000,
At the monthly meeting of the Japan coal. The production of good was fairly while the imports to this country from Japan
Society, held in London on January 24, large until recent times. Before the coun- in the same year were about £9,000,000.
The principal commodities exported from
Mr. 3L Yamasaki, Consul-General for try was Opened np for international inter-
this country to Japan in 1915 were iron
Japan' at the British Capital, read the fol- course, gold had been abundant as com- and steel, machinery and cotton manufac-
lowing paper on "The Resources of Japan pared with
silver. When Japan was tures, and the ehief articles .imported to
throw n open to international trade a great this country from Japan in 1915 were silk
in Their Relations to British Commerce
amount of gold flowed out' of the country, manufactures, copper, vegetable oil, straw
after the War" and hemp braids, green peas, and rice. It
on account of the diffe'cnee in
' fftue ratio to
Japan, it may be recalled, was opened may safely be asserted that the trade be-
silver, entailing a great loss to the nation. tween the United Kingdom and' Japan
up to 'internaitional intercourse in the lat-
It is significant that Japan j® rapidly during the last two years has been in an
ter part of the nineteenth century. It was
changing from an agricultural to an indus- abnormal state. How long this war will last
an American commodore who' first visited
no one can possibly tell, but when the world
trial nation. Cotton manufacture is one of
Japan and Wvlnced the Government, then
The agtthi enters upon a peaceful existence, in-
the principal industries of Japan.
Tokugawa family, to open her ternational trade relations will be-pUt into
under th-3
number of
statistics show that the average the melting pot. As to Anglo- Japanese
1

ports to European trade. The first Eng-

spindles working daily in Japan in 1914 trade, to a certain extent, it will return to-
lish, envoy sent to Japan was Sir Harry There are a number pre-war conditions, but after the war new
was about 2,400,000.
Parkes, who was responsible for the con- Osaka and Tokyo,
of large cotton mills in
and powerful elements will lie at 'work After 1
.

clusi n of the first' Commercial Treaty be-

the conclusion of peace, Japan's demand for
anc) some of them are admirably equipped highly-finished articles, such as machines,
tween England and Japan. Since the
for looking after the welfare and comfort electric apparatus, iron and steel manu-
Meiji Reformation in 1868, Japanese in- factures, cottons and woollerJS of high grade,
of their employees. Woollen manufacture
dustrial resources 'have rapidly developed. and chemical products will receive a sti-
was not carried on before on any consider-
Englishmen have contributed greatly to the able scale, but the war has given an im- mulus. German merchants used to be the
unscrupulous competitor- of. English mer-
progress of Japan, and we are grateful petus to this industry, alnd Japanese fac-
chants in the Japanese market before the
for 'the kind assistance which this country tories are executing orders from the
Russian
war. In the future no Japan <e will buy
Government. As regards the production of
has given us. They made the first railway German goods, and English manufacturers
iron and steel, there is a Government iron-
between Yokohama and Tokyo, a distance works, and, besides, there are others in will find Japan a very attractive market
In the same way
for 'their finished goods.
of 18 miles, in 1872. Now Japan had over private hands. A s Japan lacks rich iron
hope that a greater amount of Japanese
I
7,000 miles of airways. In 1915 the total mimes, she imports iron ore chiefly from
t
goods than before will be supplied to the
China. Shipbuilding is very flourishing in
gross tonnage of Japan's commercial fleet English market, hitherto flooded with Ger-
Japan at present. The total tonnage now
was over 1,600.000 tons. It is very grati- tinder construction is estimated at 600.000 man and Austrian goods.
It is highly advisable that you should
fying to note that, with the development of tons.
survey of the further develop various new industries with-
After thus giving a sjbiort
Japanese industrial resources and the im- in the British Empire, if not within the
agricultural and industrial resources of
proved facilities of communication, Japan's Japan, let me speak briefly on the subject United Kingdom. With this object in view,
trade witlh Great Britain, France, Russia, of her financial condition. you might, perhaps, adopt some form of
In 1015 the
protection. As regards trade relations be-
and other friendly countries has shown a total revenue of the Japanese Government tween Japan,
amounted to about £60,800,000, and its to- on the one hand,- and with
great increase. However, the present war India and Australia on the other, we must
tal expenditure was about £60.200.000.
has considerably disturbed international After see to it that after the war Germany's trade
the Manchurian campaign in 1905-
commerce. While the Allies are putting 1906, Japan's external loans reached the shall never revive in Japan nor in the United
this debt Kingdom, nor in the British Dominions and
foiJth their utmost exertions to bring this .high fcofcal of £152,000,000. but
was reduced to £142,000.000 by March, Colonies, so that commercial relations be-
war to a victorious issue, it is incumbent
1916. I am happy to say that Quite recent- tween Japan and the British Empire will
upon us to study the economic resources) ly Japan lent about £12,000.000 to Russia become closer, unless undue obstructions
of each Allied country in their relation to are placed on the road.
r
to enable her to cover the pavment or war China i« nne of
internatiomal trade after the war. materials ordered from Japan. The Japan- the greatest commercial
j
markets in the
Onvpnrmcn> also bought British Trea- world. Japan has been accused of encroach-
It may be asserted that Japan's large ese |

sury Bill? to the amount of €10.000.000 fa ing on British trade interests in China, but
:

population is a n important asset to her

America to help ameliorate the Anglo-; in my belief, this accusation is absolutely
•

Industry. Being a mountainous country America <xchan<?e and in December last devoid of foundation. i
Lancashire will con-
only 20 per cent, of the total area of Japan year a British loan for £10.000.000 w"»s jtinue to supply China with cotton goods
raised in Japan most successfully. The of high grade, only a comparatively small
is under cultivation, yet flhose engaged in j

proceeds of the loan were remitted to Ame- quantity of cotton of coarse grade being
agriculture constitute nearly 60 per cent, j

rica to serve the saitrn purposo. shipped from Japan to China.

!
Above all,
of the total population. How important Now I come to the subject of trade i>°- I hope that friendly relations will continue
a role the peasantry is still playing in tween the United Kingdom nrid Japafti to pievail between English and Japanese

economic iand social life is demon- This country used to export to Jaran Sn» merchants in China, in order that they
Japan's
more than it imported from Jawvji may advance hand-in-hand, united in one
strated by the step taken by the Govern-
1913 total exports to Japan amoitired 10 task of developing the vast resources of
ment the year before last, when the price nearly £14,000,000, while imports from China, most of which rtill remain dormant.
of rice, one of the principal agricultural Japan were only about £4.000.000. The The cordial sentiments and common inter-
products of Japan, fell, on account of tihe principal exports to Japan were <min=. iron, ests consecrated by the Anglo-Japanese .Al-
steel, machinery, sulphate of ammonia, liance are still more firmlv strengthened by
good harvest. The Government bought the and
woollen, worsted, and cotton manufactures, the ioint task which Great Britain and
greater part of the stock on the market,
but the chief imports from Japan were silk Japan are carrying out in ifeKal'sini* the
in order to raise its price. This measure, manufactures, copper, straw braids, ebenii.-al enemv of human progress and human wel-
though, it may appear ratiher curious to you, products, buttons, and studs. Thus you fare, and it ri out earnest desir that the
had in view t he lessening of possible suffer- will see that Japan has "been a very good trade between the two countries mav r°or>ive
customer to- English manufacturers. Since a fresh stimulus aft^r the war 'n ord^r to
ing on the part of the agricultural class.
the beginning of the war the exports of enable En <rl and and Janan to contribute
As to Japan's mineral resources, Japan is this country to Jarau have STeatlv der-rea^- still further to international food f*Tlew-
the second largest eopp©r-produemg coun- ed. owing to the difficulties of production. ship and civil isat'on.
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March 17, 1917J IHh JAPAN WEKKLY MAIL * .ti*tf1*jK»l '63

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JAPAN AND CHINA CAN The

her eye on the diplomatic cloud of the East, MORNING STAR SCHOOL WELCOMES
World at bay (iermany too, is preserving her licet to M. VIGROUX
maintain hep position alter the war. Thus
the focus, of the Powers' eyes will be tho
Unless Japan co-operate with China on maikota of China, which will be attracting The leaching staff and pupils of thg
the basis pf the fighting power of botli p,a- the war clouds to these waters. In order Morning Star School j,L Kudan, had tho
to .create a balance of jwwer in this lino pleasure of welcoming hack Professor Jos.
tions being extended to each other's diplo-
the need of Japan to-day is to expand her Vigroux, one of the four instructors, who,
macy, coramercv and industry, Japan will
navy. She must be nble to protect the at the outbreak of war in 1914, returned
be isolated alter the wa r a ud China will coasts of China and the South Sea s from the
!o Franco to join the Colour-.
be led to destruct on. If Japan desires to guns of her enemy. The actual state of
On his arrival in France, in October
things is happening to-day. Without Japan's
preserve her life as a living state she must 1!H4, M, Vigroux was drafted into tho
fleet it is apparent that the countries of '(he
consider her defences which lead to co-
Eastern littoral of the Pacific could not
celebrated Regiment colonial du Maroc,
operation in this line with China. The fate carry on their trade in peace, unmolested as which has been several times since men-
of Japan must be i n accordance with China. we are to-day. tioned in the Order of the Day, decorated
But when we consider tho
with the Red Ribbon of the Legion
Thi 3 is the view of a certain writer in the movements in navy expansion of the
d'llonneur and the Croix de Guerre.
March number of the "Taiyo." The writ- Powers, we cannot but regret to say tb .t
Japan trails at the tail end. This is grave Professor Vigroux was soon sent to the
er continues danger to the territorial integrity of China. frontwith his regiment. He fought in
"Japan has made plans to increase her "The starting point of Japan's China the engagements
along the line from
army to 25 divisions but at present there policy lies in the lerritorial integrity of that Mametz to Fricourt, where he was pro-
nation. To go further back it is for the pre- moted to sergeant. Baiter on, his regi-
are only 21 although the total number is
servation, of Japan's Jife as- an independent ment- was detailed to defend the lines of
expected to be formed by 1924. The army
state. conflict Her
Russia sacrificing
with the Yser and fought in the battle of Yprea.
then including actives, first and second re- the lives of her budding generation was no In one of the battles here, on April 27,
serves number 1,500,000 men. This
will other than from this principle. If Japan 1915, Sergeant Vigroux was severely
plan was made with Russia a s forming the had nof attained this what would the posi- wounded when gallantly leading his sec-
tion of China be, with armed Russia in tion into action
main basis of tih e hypothesis but consider- against the German
Korea and Manchuria. To preserve and trenches. For his heroic behaviour, on
ing the available railway communications utilize the results of the war Japan must
this occasion, he was cited in the Order of
with that country it can only be enumerated open the resources of these countries to the
the Day, and decorated with the Croix de
at about 1,200,000 men at the most. world as a source to increase her wealth
Rus- Guerre.
iaind to make firm the root she has planted
sia on the other hand ha s come, to realize Unfortunately, the wound he received
in these section?. This would assure the
that it is bad policy to come into friction territorial integrity of China and keep the at Ypa:es, incapacitated Professor Vigroux
with Japan in th e spheres of Manchuria and Powers from the partition of that country. for further military service. In consequ-
Chosen and has turned her course south- "To maintain the above principle the re- ence, the French Government has sent
sort was to tjhe army but from henceforward him back to Japan, on furlough, that he
ward into Chinese territory. The Euro,- it must be the navy. Comparing the Dread- may continue his services in the work
pean conflict is attracting Russian concen- nought class of fighting ships Japan has 7, of education, and in the teaching of the
trationfrom the Far East and no friction Great Britain 41, Germany 20 and the French language.
with Japan is likely for at least ten years United States 14. Considering the plans
of the above countries the probability is
to come, thus to uphold Japan's posit/on
that the number will b e doubled many times operation they should safeguard the shores
her present 21 divisions are sufficient. Sup- that of Japan within the near future At of the mainland to repel all encroaching
posing that Japan's army was to invade present Japan's sea power is only one-thn-d forces.
China, what could the present 21 divisions that of Germany and one-half that of the "The present tendency of China is to
Umted States. The underlying cause to decrease her army due to the sad plight of
do in that vast territory, may, say 30 divi-
this is the fact that the authorities have not her financial condition. Japan should aid
sions and more :f you like. Further could realized the need. They plan to fight lone in turning things to the contrary course. It
Japan raise an army beyond this? Let us handed laying stress on their army. The is feared by some that if China's army is
get dow n to facts: supposing Japan. was to army was their consolation leaving the n aYY strongly formed the result will be that
to take a stagnant and retrogressive position. China will with the passing current events
send an army of 50,000, tJhe expenses for
"Our policy towards China is as> fore- oppose the moves of Japan. This need not
one single yea r will be 150,000,000 yen.
said; but the Chinese sentiment took our be feared for Japan can ameliorate matters
•

In addition, we must consider the expenses army developments as turned towards that with the force of her navy pounding on the
of the navy which will consume about state which is an illusion, thus bringing shores of the Chinese "coast thus aiding the

500,000.000 ye n per year. The Tsingtau misunderstanding between the two coun- works of the army even if it is weaker in
tries as it exists to-day. It is high fame numbers. When such a state of things
expedition, covering only three months
tha + Japan reflects and change? her policy. takes place the other powers will not re-
with 50,000 men, cost the Government 100,- The two countries must come to know the main quiet as observers. They will be sure
000,00f) yen. Such enormous expenses can- inner moves of each other; they must co- to come to see what luck can be obtained at
operate in' armament. If such cannot be the scene of fire.
not be shouldered by a country of Japan's
brought about, their fate will be pressure "The territorial integrity of China was
calibre. And yet there is an element in from the foreign powers afteT the war. the will of our late and enlightened Emperor
this country who try to instigate the idea "Therefore, it comes to this; it is none Meiji; it has become the desire of the peo-
pf snatching Manchuria and Mongolia not other than that the naval and military al- ple. Of course with the passing of time
to mention of creating a rebellion in China, liance of the two countries' which is an some change has been made hut the spirit re-
which, it is deemed would be advantageous urgent question holding in its hands the mains the same. The bonds of the two
to Japan. Such is not an advantage to destiny of the two states. Since China is nations should be made firm so as to con-
Japan as a national policy. a continental nation, she should lay stress tinue to oblivion. This is the fundamental
"As may be s^eu, Japan's military policy on her army expansion, whereas Japan in policy to maintain the peace of the Far East.
i

had Russia in sight and was not made with
the view of invading China. In view of
the present war Russia will not be able to
extend her full force in the East for many
years to come. Thi s goes to prove that
Japan may slacken her concentration to-»
wards her ambition in the expansion of her
army. Considering the trend of things the
call of the time® must be the enlarging of
our fleet. The United States is making ex-
pansion! upon expansion of her navy with
view of her insular position should concen- In order to make this applicable, Japan
trate on naval expansion. With such end should produce efficient naval and military
in view Japan should give all she can to officers sso as to be able to supply China.
aid to upbuild the -.Chinese army in time China should in return grant Japan the
of peace and war. In times of rebellion, if exploiting of her vast' resources so that
the sovereignty of the state be endangered, Japan mav be supplied with sufficient fnnds
Japan should send her troops to aid. China towards the common end. This is r,r> im-
should leave her navy developments to portant question which the nation must
Japan: she' should build her ships in Japan. take tb heart in unison. I cannot but re-
China should feature as a military state quest the sound consideration of the intel-
and Japan as a naval one. With such co- lectuals of the two nations.
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164 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, [March 17, 19 17

COMING ELECTION MEANS MUCH THREATENED RAILROAD STRIKE

ARMED RAIDER SAID TO BE IN
TO TERAUCHI CABINET A INDIAN OCEAN
report received by the N.Y.K. Office
Tlhe general election, on the result of
Thursday from Nfifw York says that the
The Navy Department on Monday issued
which the destiny of the Terauchi Ministry railway workers of the United States are
. depends, is drawing near. Candidates com- threatening a general strike o n Saturday, an official statement to the following
ef-
peting for election for the House of Re- fect:
March seventeenth, if th e eight J hour rule
. presentatives are already An. the field so that Advices have been received that a Ger-
is not adopted.
ijhe attention of the whole nation is now
naturally turned to 'the progress of the cam-
A Kokusai Eeuter message dated Washing- man converted cruiser has made its ap-
paign. From the heat and turmoil of the ton March 14 re ads: "Th e Federated Rail- pearance in the Indian Ocean. Th e British
Parliamentary election, however, many epi- way Unions have been threatening a huge and Imperial Japanese navies are taking
strike if tihe eight hours' day Bill is not
sodes, interesting incidents, charges and so proper steps for the search and destruc-
put into force. They have now written to
forth are evolved and now-a-days the verna-
President Wilson to say that if the nation tion of th e enemy vessel. The steamers
cular press never wearies of the talk of so-
is involved in war, while negotiations con- sailing in those waters are cautioned
called election romances. One sufficient to to get
tinue with the emplovers, they will co-
head the list is told by the Osaka "Asahi." information or proper direction from the
operate with the Government to the fullest
As reported in these columns, Mr. Katsuda ' British authorities n the neighbourhood
i
extent.
of Kobe, who has amassed a big fortune
of the Indian Ocean or the warships of the
from his shipping business due to tine
European wa r was reported to hav e con- TO COIN HALF SEN PIECES Imperial navy in the vicinity of the dan-
tributed 300,000 yen towards the election ger zone, in order to assure their safety.
fund of the Kokuminto party some thne The Department of Finance has at last In connection with the above statement,
ago, the veracity of which report is not yet decided to start the speedy coinage of half an authority n the navy office is repre-
confirmed even by the donator himself. sen pieces to the amount of 100,000 yen
sented as stating, that since th e sinking of
The report however spread with the rapidity in view of the very stringent scarcity of
of the prophet's gourd throughout the em- two British steamers in the sea off Colom-
this subsidiary coin now in circulation.
pire only to tantalize many candidates who bo on the 17th and 21st of last month the
The scarcity has been felt for a long time
are now embarrassed for funds wherewith
and the authorities wanted to remedy it authorities of
the British and Japanese
to carry on their campaign, and it is said
that ever since his generosity was reported
in December last. The Mint in Osaka, navies have been mak ng close investiga>-
in local papers this shipping "narikin," or however, was too busily occupied at that tions and researches into the real origin of
parvenu has been m
receipt of at least a time with the turning out of Russian the disaster, and have finally
found that
dozen letters every day from various parts silver coins so that the output of i/o sen the disaster wa s caused by a Germa n con-
of the country asking or importuning the pieces has been delayed. Recently thje verted cruiser. Further they have ascer-
generous Katsuda for a loan of money or scarcity has daily been becoming keener tained the character of the enemy vessel
recommending "promising"' candidates and it is reported that retail merchants and her armaments and have commenced
whom he may well heln materially. A are using postage stamps in place of Yo activities to give chase to and destroy the
iew days ago Mr. Katsuda received a sin- sen pieces. The new half a sen coins are enemy, but in fear of giving a chance to
gular letter from a person signing himself expected to be put in circulation by the th e enemy to escape, the authorities of the
"a miner in Hokkaido." The letter reads; end of this month. two countries have hitherto exerc'sed strict
"What a wide difference there exists between secrecy over the matter until they have
you and I, while we are both God's sons! decided to give publication to the matter,
From morn night I work in slimy pits
till In Gifu prefecture, says a local paper, as they have come to the conviction that
with a heavy p'ck-axe i n my hands and some parliamentary candidates have been the navir^ of the two powers will easily
what I get for tjfeis horrid toil ig only 95 so vascillating and irresolute in declaring destroy the enemy vessel at no distant
sen ©! day. My family consisting of 5 per- their candidatures for the House of Repre- date.
sons solely live by my sweat. Lucky mil- sentatives that neither the repeated advice Adespatch received in a certain quar-
lionaire You. thanks to the European con- of their political friends nor assurances of
!
ter, yesterday afternoon, says that a Jap-
flict, have amassed an enormous fortune bona fide supports from their sympathizers anese steamer, named Fukai Maru, has
at a single stroke and have now given away has succeeded in making them define bee n sunk by an enemy vessel in the In-
300,000 yen to politicians as lightly as you their attitude and announce their candida- dian Ocean. There is no Japanese stea-
would throw away worn-out sandals. tures. The augury of fortune-tellers has mer bearing such name as reported in the
What a stroke of luck, and how great your finally decided the attitude of some can- d|gp atc h p o r haps it i 8 a mistake for the
generosity is In this barren and deserted didates.
! Mr. Oba, ex-M.P., i s now con- steamer Fukui Maru, according to a well-
part of Hokkaido where there can be found testing the city of Ogaki, but it is said that informed authority. The said Fukui Maru
none but wild bears. I can not hut be sur- .he long pondered over the question of whe- i<ja 4.029 tons (gros.0 «Mp. launched in
prised to learn of your enormous gift and ther "to compete for election or not to com- 1890, and is chartered by a certain foreign 1

ponder over the wide gap between your lot pete." He could not. decide for himself trading firm. The report, together with
and mine." The miner in tfbis letter does and traveling a long way up to Tokyo the official statement announced by the
not ask the millionaire for a loan, nor does visited a certain soothsayer in Aoyama to navy authorities and the recent dispatch
he advise him to help some candidate: his have hi s fortune divined in connection with fiom Sydney report'ng the declaration of
letter was buf< an exclamation mark of the forthcoming general election. th e Navy Minister of Australia that a Ger-
Mr. Katsuda 's handsome gift. The fortune-teller produced a happy man commerce raider of about 4.000 tons
A provincial gentleman appeared the angury assuring the wavering politician capacity was sighted between Colombo -
other day before Mr. Katsuda 's office to of a solid success in the election. He in- and Aden with a hydro-aeroplan? on board,
seek an interview witlh the "prodigy in stantly returned to his native town and affirm the presence of the enemy vessel nr
the Japanese shipping world," as he said. announced his intention to stand as a the direction of the Indian Ocean, which
H e said that he was so impressed with
the candidate. In Ogaki. there is another is almost certainly the same ship that sunk

enormou s gift to the Kokuminto party
which sounded the first bugle of attack on
the Terauchi Cabinet in the last session of
the Imperial Diet that he resolved to cast
a "precious" vote ^or a Kokuminto can-
didate in the general election, and with this
statement he departed for regions unknown.
But later it became known that this queer
tzaki prefecture, Kyushu, there is a self-
gentlemen had travelled one hundred miles
to Kobe fr m
Fukui where he now lives,
only to tell Mr. Katsuda of his decision
actuated by the report of the millionaire's
donation. The generosity of Mr. Katsuda
has made the provincial political maniac
traiye] such a long journey.
'
candidate who also puzzled his supporters the steamers Worcestershire and Perseus, as
with his wavering attitude. He is ^Mr. reported some time ago in these columns.
Makino, a Kokuminto candidate. It is
l&iid Mr. Makino is a believer in clairvoy- MANY PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATES
ance, and before declaring his candida-
ture he first of all went down as far as The "Nichinichi" reports that there are
Kyushu. In the town of Nobeoka. Miya^
now 450 aspirants for the seats in the House
of Representatives. Thev have all declared
stvled clairvoyant and Mr. Makino asked
this man to exercise his faculty of clair-
Lower House, but there
candidature for the
who are sitting on
are dozens of gentlemen
voyancy to discover his fate as a parlia- the fence. The number of the parliament-
mentary candidate. The result of the ex- ary candidate* is not definite yet and is
periment was excellent, and his victory believed it will exceed 450 as the election

was guaranteed. campaign progresses.

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March 17, 19*7 TUB JAPAN WKEKLY MAIL "'5

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FROHT Reuter's correspomden't says that the KOKUWAI BPECIAJ, BMV1CB
French attack of Thursday, between the
London, Maivl, [% -The oorrcHpondent,
KOKCSAl-KEtTTiiB Butte de Mesnil and the Maison <le Cham-
—
London, Mar. 7. The French communi-
pagne, was brilliantly anil successfully car- of the Pari* journal U Liborte, with
que on Monday evening reader "On the
ried oiat. The French carried the Oeunau British pfeadquarters in an Franco in
position, on a front of 1,500 metres and
right of the Meuse, a vigorous counter-attack article on tho German retreat iLi the West
penetrated to a depth varying from 600 to
ejected the enemy from the part of the line says: "The garrison was ordered to hold
800 metres. A v olent German counter-at-
he occupied yesterday, north of Caurieres tack was repulsed out, but the British applied methods which
after a desperate stfcrug
Wood. Ant enemy attempt, north of Henry, had been already successful at other for-
gle. in which the enemy lost heavily. The
ako ended in complete failure." French took 130 prisoners in this aetion. tresses, pushing out Hanking parties while
KOKUSAI-REUTTEB Router's correspondent at British head- the heavy artillery on the centre pounded
Lcdwion, March 7. —
Field-Marshal Sir quarters cabled on Thursday h at a furious it 1he defences. It was learned that the
Douglas Haig, in his Tuesday evening gale wa 9 sweeping the battlefield of the enemy wa 3 preparing to evacuate and an
communique says: "We have made fur- Ancre carrying blinding snow in squalls, assault was ordered. The British sur-
sometimes making it impossible to see more prised the Gtermans on the point of de-
ther progress northwest of Irles and to the
a few hundred feet. A
north of Puisieux-au-mont. We raided than The enemy has been very a e tive improv-
parture. sharp fight ended in the killing
or capture of the garrison and occupation
the enemy trenches eastward of Boncha-
ing- hi s front before Bapaume. The British within half an hour. Meanwhile other
vesnes and later our artillery dispersed haVft advanced slightly
on both banks of British forces engaged the entemy rear-
the enemy massing for a counter-attack the Ancre and have entered German tren-
guards and crushingly defeated them."
on the trenches we had recently captured ches neaT Biaehes.
The "Daily Mail" correspondent at
there." KOKUSAI-HAVAS British Headquarters in France, says: "A
KOKUSAI-KEUTES Paris, Mar. 11. —The French success in growing ense of expectancy pervades the
c

London, Mai'. 8. —
Reuters representa- Champagne, though purely local, is very front, especially amongst the Germans,
tive at British Headquarters says: "The significant as only a narrow strip of ground who extricated themselves from the slough
BritisJh are now
confronted by double the is now left in German hands. And this of the Somme, where only the heavy rain3
number of German
Divisions that faced forms an exposed salient into
the French of October saved them from an immense
them a year ago, including what remains lines. The French advance substantially disaster, and now
inspired by new hope
of the flower of the German Army."
wipes off the slatef the German movement their artillery fire is more deliberate and
KOKUSAJ-RETTTEB on February 15 between Butte-du-Mesnil the infantry more active. Their counter-
London, Mar. 8. —
Field-Marshal Sir
and Maison-de^Champagne, which appear- attacks are more methodical and their
Douglas Haig, in his Wednesday communi- ed,
for some time, to the inauguration of numbers opposed to the British are greater
que, says that the situation shows no
a big effort in Champagne similar to the than they have ever been. The enemy
change. apparently is preparing for a great effort
move in 1916 against Verdun.
KOKUSAI-HAVAS The Germans seemed then ready to pay somewhere."
Paiis, Mar. 8. —
Reuter's special cor- a heavy price for victory and, reckless of KOKUSAI-REUTElt
respondent with the French army writes: losses, plunged into the allied lines. By London, March 13. At noon yester-
' —
"The season of minor operations is the French reply, they have lost all that day, the French again attacked the Ger-
drawing to a close. These operations have they gained. The brilliancy of the* French man positions west of Maisons-de-Cham-
served their turn they have kept the front,
;
advance is intensified by the fact that it pagne and captured, on a mile front, all
from falling into a state of dolorous in- was executed in a tempest of snow. The the enemy trenches. The French, also,
activity during the midwinter months, soldiers had their footsteps clogged by seized Hill 185 and entered the fortified
and have transferee a considerable number snow, but went forward with such ardour works on if, taking 100 prisoners.
of unwary Germans from their own side that the Germans were forced out of their
to ours; they have afforded us much in- strong positions. The significance of the OH THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
formation concerning the disposition of I
stroke is shown by the desperate attempts
the enemy's effectives and have enabled us of the German Imperial troops to repair KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
to survey considerable portions of his
trench front and at many points to improve
the loss
Great aerial activity has been reported
March 7. The Russians,
Petrograd, —
who have been pursuing the Turks since
our own front at his expense. in the last few days, more intense than
the capture of Hamadan, have occupied
"The coup de main may be defined as anything of a similar character since the
the Assadabod Pass. The Turks are re-
-

a detached operation complete in itself and battle of the Somme. It shows that a
towards Kinganer. Further north
treatiirjg
not intended to lead to any further action. period of reconnaissance is still going on.
the Tsar's forces are engaged with the
In its essence is its completeness of organi- From the beginning of the war, the avia- Turks,
and fighting is in progress near
zation and speed of execution. In prac- tion service has increased in value, until
Sehna.
tically all such operations the objective at present a point has been reached, where
[official to the BUSSIAN embassy]
must be attained' quickly or it will not no successful offensive or defensive is pos-
be attained at all, for the numbers em- sible without the mastery of the air, which
Petrograd, Mar. 7. —
Firing and recon-
naissances are in progress on the western
ployed are so small that if the enemy is mastery belongs, without doubt, to the
and the Rumanian fronts.
given time to recover himself and organize Allies.
Caucasus front. The Russian troops in
his defence the chance of success is lost." KOKUSAI-BETTTEB the Vidj>an direction continue the pursuit
KOKUSAI-REUTEB —
London, Mar. 12. Field-Marshal Sir of the enemy and fighting still goes on. In.
—
London. Mar. 9. Severe frost is general Douglas Haig, in his Saturday evening the Hamadan direction the Russian troops
through Great Britain. Ther e have been communique, reports: "The British are pursuing the Turks in their retreat
heavy snowfalls in many counties. troops attacked and captured the village of from flhe Asad-Abad summit to Kiangavar.
KOK U8AI-BEUTEB Irles and the neighbouring defenses. Our The pursuit of the Turks in the Dovled-
—
London, Mar. 10. The French have re- advance extends over a front of three miles. Abad direction continues.
captured the greater part of the salient in Over 100 prisoners have already been KOXUSAI-BSTTTEB
Champagne seized by the Germans on Feb- counted.
ruary 15, says the French communique of
London, March 9th. Russian com- —A
French experts emphasise the import- munique says that pursuing the Turks
Thursday evening. The attack wag made
ance of the British success at Irles as from Hamadan we occupied Kengaver on
1

after an intense artillery preparation, be-

tween th e Butte de Mesnil and the Maison facilitating the envelopment of
Bapaume. the 3rd. Our inilitary operations con-
One hundred prisoners They state that several hundred' prisoners tinue to develop in the direction of Biozar
de Champagne.
weTg talem . ' were captured. and Douletabad. ,
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THfi JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 17, 19 17

[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] improve on closer inspection. The bazaars I he enemy immediately retired towards
Petrograd, March 13. Western front.— exhibit the produce of both Turkish and Bagdad. General Maude's forces pursued
Gas attacks were performed by the Rus-
European markets; but commerce has him with the utmost energy, capturing
sians South-east of Tukkuimi and east of
the Mitava roadway. Firing and scout greatly decreased since Persia began to many prisoners amd a quantity of mate-
skirmishes are in progress on the rest of trade with Europe by way of Trebizond, rial. Nearly two-thirds of the enemy's
or of the Persian Gulf on the south. artillery was either captured or thrown
the front.
Rumanian front. The fights for the Nevertheless Bagdad still carries on a con- .into the Tigris.
heights north-west of Okna continue, also siderable traffic with Aleppo and Damas- On March 5, the British cavalry came
firing and reconnaissances. cus, and has manufactures of red and up with the Turkish rear-guard, 27 miles
Caucasus front. The attempts of the yellow leather, silk, and cotton stuffs. from Bagdad. After an action, the Turks
Turks in advancing along the Sivas road- Dates, wool, grain, and timbac (a substi- abandoned their position. The cavalry,,
way were repulsed. In the Hamadan tute for tobacco) are exported, and a num- on March 7, found the enemy in position./
direction the Russian troops seized Sakne ber of horses are sent into India. Of the on the Diala River, an affluent of the
after a The Turks offered a
fight. population, estimated at 200,000, the Tigris, a formidable obstacle over 30 yards
stubborn resistance, but had to retreat greatest part are Turks and Arabs. In wide and unfordable.
under the Russian pursuit towards Bisu- 1831 an inundation destroyed one-half of General Maude, therefore, withdrew
tun. Provision stores were seized in the town and several thousand lives. the cavalry and brought up the infantry..
ISakne. Cholera visits it periodically. The "Bag- The Turks, by7 this time, had been re-
Later. —
South-west of the Naroch Lake dad Railway" is to run from Konieh, via inforced and offered a formidable re-
and south-eastt) of Kovel the- enemy per- Adana and Bagdad, to the Persian Gulf. sistance. On March 3, General Maude
formed gas attacks. His attempts in ad- Since 1836 British steamers have plied on had a bridge thrown across the Tigris at.
vancing were stopped by the Russian fire. the Tigris between Bagdad and Basra its point of confluence with the Diala
Firing and reconnoissiances continue on and here is one of the chief stations of the River. Thereupon, the cavalry crossed,
the rest of the front. Anglo-Indian telegraph. Bagdad in the 9th supported by infantry, to the right bank,
Caucasus front. The Russian troops in century was greatly enlarged by Haroun i
Despite the heat and dust they made a
the Hamadan direction, dislodged the Al-Raschid, and under his son, Al- brilliant march of 18 miles and found the
Turks from the position near Bisutun and Mamun, it became the great seat of Arabic enemy strongly entrenched six miles south-
seized this place. The Turks, being pur- learning and literature. It was conquered west of Bagdad. The cavalry immediate-
sued by the Russians, retreated towards by the Sultan Murad IV, in 1638, and ly drove the foe back two miles and pressed
Hadji Abad. ever since has been under the sway of the the advantage home on March 9 and 10,.
A Russian aviator succeeded, near Porte. The province of Bagdad, compris- forcing the enemy back to within three
Riga, in knocking down one German aero- ing great part of the lower basins of the miles of Bagdad.
plane, 'the enemy's aviators being wounded Euphrates and Tigris, falls into the Meanwhile, the troops on the left bank
and taken prisoner. vilayets of Bagdad (pop. 900,000), Mosul of the Tigris forced the passage of the
(500,000), and Basra (600,000). Diala River and drove the Turks back to-
CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] wards Bagdad, which was entered on

KOKUSAl-REUTER —
Petrograd, Mar. 8. The Russian forces March 11.
cheers, Mr. Bonar Law concluded
Amid
—
London, March 8. An official despatch
Caucasus, in the Hamadan direction,
in the
pursuing the enemy, have occupied Kiang- by saying: "General Maude's Army, thus
from Mesopotamia says the British cavalry completed the victory of Kut by a pursuit
aver. The Russians have continued their
engaged the Turkish rear-guards on the of 110 miles during which the River
advance in the direction of Sidjilsk and
5th instant at Laj near Ctesiphon [this is Tigris was crossed three times."
Douletabad.
the point reached by Townshend in his first
dash without adequate means on Bagdad]. KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
MR. JOHN BU CHAN'S WEEKLY REVIEW OF
Enemy booty left by the Turks fleeing London, March 12. A distinguished — WAR
from Rut is strewn along 80 miles of coun- authority on the Middle East and ISTear
try. It is impossible accurately to estimate East, in an interview with Reuters, em-
[ BRITISH EMBASSY DESPATCH THROUGH
British captures of spoil. Thirty-eight phasized the far-reaching moral effect of
KOKUSAl]
guns have so far been salvaged from the the fall of Bagdad which would, he said,
Tigris. be especially welcome to the Persians as —
London, March 10. Despite the discus-
Omer, that holy place, Kerbela and !N~ewef sions aroused by the German retirement
KOKUSAI-REUTEB
would soon be freed from the heavy hand in France the explanation seems increas-
—
London, March 9. A Mesopotamia offi-
of the Turks who last year desecrated the ingly simple. The reports received daily
cial despatch says our pursuing troops met concerning the grounds, condition and posi-
shrines therein. It is anticipated that the
little opposition. The cavalry, traversing has made it
Russo-British military co-operation will tion occupied by the British
Ctesiphon, bivouacked et Bawi, 14 miles clearer than ever that the enemy withdrew
now compel an evacuation by the Turks and
from the southern outskirts of Bagdad. because be was forced to do so. The
of this the consequences might be even
They took 85 prisoners and one gun. positions he held were becoming complete-
more disastrous. The effect in Berlin and
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE ly untenable. The destruction caused in
Constantinople will be most depressing.
—
London, March 11. It is officially an-
It is a severe blow to the Kaiser's dream
the area ceded has been on a scale greater-
nounced that tbe British troops have cap-
cf dominion in the East connected by the
even than expected. The casualties in-
tured Bagdad from the Turks. flicted ou the enemy is proved by the
Berlin Bagdad railway.
Bagdad, or Baghdad is the capital of a enormous number of unburied corpses he
province of Asiatic Turkey, on the Tigris, KOKUSAI-REUTER everywhere in his wake.
left Therefore
500 miles from its mouth. It is sur- London, March 13. —Speaking in the no wonder the morale of his troops
it is

rounded by a brick wall, 5 miles in cir- House of Commons, to-day, Mr. A. Bonar was breaking and he feared the con-
cumference, and 40 feet high, but in some Law, on behalf of the Premier, stated that sequences.
places broken down, and by a deep dry the occupation of Bagdad was the sequel Daily the British have improved their
ditch; the river is spanned by a bridge to a series of brilliant operations carried own position and tactically at various
of boats, 220 yards long, and the com- out, by British and Indian troops, with a point
s dominated him with artillery and
munication is guarded by a citadel. There dash and determination for which no praise still more therefore he had no choice but
are four gates, the finest of which, bearing Wi»s too high. to (Sacrifice bis prestige and to escape tem-
date 1220, has remained closed since 1638. The speaker recalled that, after severe porarily a more' important disaster.
Bagdad has an extremely picturesque ap- fighting on the right bank of the Tigris, The Germans believe <?o strongly lit
pearand from the outside, being encircled
5
in which heavy losses were inflicted on moral effect as their conduct throughout
and i^tersriered with groves of date-trees, the enemy, General Maude's army, by the war has proved that they obvious]}'
tbrough which one may catch the gleam crossing the river near Rut, imperilled the shrank at last from this necessary sacrifice.
of domes and minarets; but it does not safety of the Turks. In fact the official German explanations
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of the retreat which still seek desperately PROBLEMS OF PEKING OCCUPY eminent back from arriving at any decision
extent and importance con- lo take final Btepa, for
to conceal its MANY HEADS too
this
grave for China to allow it |o be pa ed
question ifl

firm this view. In a military sense the

upon without taking into confidence Par-
German command held a weak position. KOKU8AI-REUTER liament, which nprcKcnis ||„. voice of (he
The salient which in their line Was being London, Mar. 7. —In connection with the people.^ Tint once reported to Parliament,
becom- t)h e official referred to
rapidly pinched and grew sharper situation at Peking, Router's Agency learne Predicted that the
Cabinet's decision would speedily adopt-
ing increasingly less worth holding. Could that the Allies ar (! closely co-operating in
!>•

ed, since two-thirds of the members otf both

ii be straightened they would tdieora- advising China. the Upper and
Conversations are now pro- Lower Houaee are trough
tically be in a stronger position. Whether ceeding pro-Ally.
as regards the financial assistance
this will prove to be the ease remains a for Oiiina in the event of KOKUSAT-RKUTER
her breaking off
question. The retreating force can less gelations with Germany. —
London; March G. Router learns that
easily make a stand where it wishes than thereis complete unanimity among the Alli-
This will probably take the form of the
ed Powers regarding the Chinese situation.
an advancing force. Meanwhile interest postponement of the Boxer indemnity and
the revision of the customs tariff.
They are acting in close co-operation, giving
has by no means ended. Monchy is rough- Lead-
ing people in China Javour the severance any advice that China may ask. .Nothing is
ly the point on the German right whereon known here of any Note by the Allied Min-
of relations, but there are technical diffi-
the retirement, pivots, and now becomes culties in connection with the departure, isters to China, but conversations are in pro-
the centre and most forward point of the which the Presided desires to overcome, be- gress regarding financial assistance to be
new salient further north created by the fore giving his consent to the break. given to China in the event of her deciding
retirement. To hold Jdonchy, which is KOKUSAI SPECIAL, SERVICE on a break of relations with Germany. This
high ground flanking the present line, is Peking Mar. 7.— Although if cannot be would probably take the form of postpone-
obviously of .value to the enemy. It is said that the political crisis
ment
until after the wai of the payment of
has ended until
equally obvious he must sacrifice men 10 the Boxer Indemnity to the Powers and of
the Premier has interviewed itthe President
the revision of the Customs tariff to an ef-
hold it and reassumed office, political circle 3 con-
fective five per centum. There are two points
The progress of operations in Mesopo- sider the matter as settled.
still under discussion. All leading people
tamia and Sinai Peninsula continues It is understood that before the Vice-
in China favour the severance of relations
satisfactory. General Maude still with a President left for Tientsin, he obtain-
with Germany, but there are still some tech-
broken enemy before him has advanced ed itthe President's acceptance of three de-
nical difficulties which the President desires
steadily in the direction of Bagdad. His mands, namely, that the President will ap-
to overcome before giving his assent.
cavalry within a few miles, but it is
is prove the Cabinet's decision as regards
possible the Turks will make an effort to Germany and sign any mandate which the KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
prevent the British troops from entering Cabinet present?. He will not interfere Peking, Mar. 9.—The Government's de-
Bagdad by making a stand on the Diala with the despatch of (telegrams by the
cision to break with Germany will be sub-
Cabinet to Chinese Ministers abroad or in
River. The rate of advance has been some- mitted to Parliament on Saturday when
the provinces.
what slower in the past week owing to the
On his arrival at Tientsin, the Vice-Pre- the Premier accompanied by all the Min-
necessity of reorganising the transport, sident with Mr. Liang Ghi-chao and Mr.
isters of the Cabinet will first go to the
making new, and lengthening old com- Tang Hua-lung, Speaker of the Lower Senate and then to the House of Represen-
munications. Meanwhile the value of the House, called on Mr. Tuan Chi-jui and, tatives to report the Government policy.
victory at Kut is emphasised by the fact after three hours' discussion, persuaded the The Premier invited the representatives
that two-hundred miles north the Turkish Premier to return to the capital. of various parties to a conference yesterday
columns are falling back before the Rus- On the evening March 8 the Vice-Presi- in order to ascertain their views on the
sians towards the Persian frontier, ap- dent called on the President and reported Sino-German question. One hundred' and
parently retreating on Bagdad. Beyond the return of the Premier and arranged an eight attended of whom one hundred and
the Sinai Peninsula within the borders of early interview between the latter and the two favoured the rupture.
Palestine the Turks have abandoned a President.
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
fortified position of very considerable "The national farce, staged in the face
Peking,
Mar. 11.—The Premier, Mr.
of a national crisis at Peking with the lead-
strength.
ing roles acted by President Li Yuan-hung, Tuan Chi-jui, in secret session of the Senate
Vice-President Feng Kuo-chang, and Pre- this afternoon, outlined the policy of the
FRAHCE DETERMINED TO FIGHT TO VICTORY mier Tuan Chi-jui, came to an end when Government versus Germany, and the
the Premier returned from Tientsin March Senate approved his programme by 158
withdraw bis resignation which he votes to 37. The policy, as outlined by the
6 to
KuitCSAJ-HAVAS
tendered a few days ago in a dramatic scene Premier, includes th e severance of relations
Paris, March 8. —
On March 7 a meet- at the session of the Council of State." with Germany.
ing was organised at Sarbonne by the That was how At a secret session of the House of Re-
a high official of the For-
Federation Niationale des Grandes Associa- eign Office put the matter yesterday. presentatives yesterday afternoon, the
tions Francaises, for the purpose of assert- "As was expected," said the same offi- policy was approved by a vote of 33 i votes
ing the national determination to carry on cial, "President Li. finding himself lost at to 87. At the meeting of the House of Re-
the war to a victorious conclusion. 'he quick action of the -Premier, sent Vice-
1
presentatives yesterday, the pro-German ele-
M. Paul Deschanel, President of the President Feng after him to urge him to ment attempted 'to create a disturbance,
Chamber of Deputies was in the chair. He reconsider his resignation." when the question of the endorsement of
was supported by the President of the Se- In requesting the Premier to continue to the policy came to a vote, but they were
nate and M. Briand, the Premier. Every hold office. President Li is understood to quickly suppressed.
important society, every class, every opi- have signified his readiness to yield un- Now that both Houses of China's Par-
—
nion in fact all Franc© was represented. conditionally. Or almo«+ unconditionally, to liament have adopted the Cabinet's deci-
A series of speeches was closed by the the policy vis-a-vis Germanv in shaping sion to sever diplomatic relations with
Minister of Justice, M. Viviani. who on Which Premier Tuan took a- leading part, Germanv, Chiima. having gone 'through all
behalf of the Government said for otherwise the Premier could not have the necessary procedures, is expected to
"France firm and indomitable after 30 been persuaded to complv with the Presi- make a declaration against the Berlin
months of war, is approaching a victori- dent's earnest wish. If nothing untoward Government any moment. The Foreign
—
ous peace the only peace compatible with has happened since, the way is now paved Office here received from Peking th e re-
her honour and her respect for her dead for 'the Chinese Government to hasten it? port of Parliament's action.
heroes. As France ha s stood in war, so final decision. Yesterday, the Council of State was to
will she stand to-morrow in peace peace —
If it was onlv a question of diplomatical- have met and have made final prepara-
with reparation with. Alsace and Lorraine ly breaking with Germany it is thought at tions for declaring diplomatic rupture ag-
restored to her. Her enemy, surrounded the Foreign Office not necessarily a matter ainst Germany, according to reliable infor-
by a. ring of iron and fire, is both uneasy that must obtain the consent of Parliament. mia'tion reaching the Foreign Office. As the
and ferocious and gathering the last ves- It is the question whether China should Council of State, the Premier of which is
tiges of Ihis strength for a supreme and ioin the European war as a member of the Tuan Chi-jui, is (he body of leaders which
-desperate effort. We are ready for him." Entente Allies that is pulling her Gov- ha s persisted in breaking with Germany
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i68 %iLmmmmM THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL March 17, 19 -.7

in spite of the strong opposition led by is, therefore, difficult for Germany to' SDN YAT-SEN CABLES TO THE
President Li Yuan-hung and his follow- cancel her bloekade policy. The Imperial BRITISH PREMIER
ers, the meeting yesterday is believed to Government, nevertheless, is willing to
have resulted in China's final decision to comply with the wishes of the Chinese KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
make her attitude known to the world.
Government by opening negotiations to Shanghai, Mar. 8.—The "China Press"
The Chinese Government, it is expected,
arrive at a plan for protecting Chinese in commenting on a cable message sent by
will, after its declaration of diplomatic
lives and property, and will see that the Dr. Sun Yart-sen to Mr. Lloyd-George, oa
severance against Germany, ask the En-
utmost regard is given to Chinese shipping March 7, says: "The telegram, whil e over-
tente Governments to open negotiations drawn, undoubtedly
rights. The reason which has prompt el reflects something of
with regard to obtaining their agreement the Imperial Government
to adopt this con- tjhle thoughts which are taking form in the
to the revision of Customs duties, the post- ciliatory policy, is the knowledge that once
j
minds of the Chinese people."
ponement of the payment of the Boxer in- diplomatic relations are severed with Ger- The "North China Daily News" says:
demnities, and other conditions China de- many, China will not only lose a truly
"Dr. Sun Yat-sen s message reflects little
mands. But China will have to wait be- good friend, but will also be entangled in credit on his purpose or sincerity. A more
fore she gets the consent of the Allied unthinkable difficulties.
insidious or more mischievous composition
Governments to these conditions. The Em- In forwarding to your Excellency the
it would be baid to imagine. Certainly no
tente Powers are expected to withhold above instructions from my home Govern-
their consent until they see China joining ment, I beg also to state that, if the Gov- Englishman in any official capacity has
the struggle against the Kaiser's alliance. ernment of China is willing. I am em- approached Dr. Sun Yat-sen. The state-
And China is now already well on the road powered to open negotiations for the pro- ment he puts into th e mouth of Mr. Tuan,
to the point where it will become impos- the Premier, that the Entente is coeicing
tection of the shipping rights of China.
sible not to aide -with the Entente Pow- China, is pure fiction.
The Note is signed by the German Min- l
ers. Her declaration of breaking with ister. \
There
not a vestige of truth in the
is
Germany is tb R first- step. suggestion of coercion, nor has the Premier
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE ever made such a suggestion. The remark
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SEKVICE
Peking, March 12.— The German reply
Shanghai, March 14, 12.45 p.m. The) — about the Malhomedan s is merely silly.
"Regarding the malicious hint about dis-
Chinese Naval Authorities early this morn- \

to China's protest of February 9 wa^, de- sension among the Entente, Japan may
ing took possession of the German steamers
livered to the Chinese Government, late j

take notice if she thinks fit to do so. But

Albenga. D ekeneamers, Meidah, Neile
on Saturday evening, and reads as follows we imagine it will be beneath her dignity.
and Sikiang lying in Whampoo river at T)he whol ft message appears carefully con-
By instructions from my home Govern- this port and put the German crews ashore. trived to bring discredit on the allies, and.
ment, which reached me at 7 p.m. on
There was no disturbance. incidentally fo stir up trouble against the
March 10, I beg to forward you the follow- This sudden action was a surprise be- Chinese Government."
ing reply to China's protest to the latest
cause it had been understood that the En- fihiu ib Jiuown Here
blockade policy of Germany.
The Imperial German Government ex-
tente Ministers m
Peking were to have Almost identical telegrams appeared in
been notified of the breach of relation this the "Asahi," the "Jiji" and the "Nichi-
presses great surprise at the threat used
afternoon and the publication of official niclni' yesterday purporting to give the
by the Government of the Republic of
'

rupture between China and Germany text of Dr. Sun's message to Mr. Lloyd-
China in its Note of protest. Many other would be made at 6 o'clock. The action George. It i3 evident that either the cen-
countries also protested, but China, which
of the Chinese naval authorities here in sor has been at work, or that the "N.-C.
has been on friendly relations with Ger- Daily News," at any rate, has got a very
advance of official notification is believed
many, isonly State which added a
the different version of th e affair. From the
to have been taken in order to prevent
threat to its protest.The surprise is doub- news received here of Dr. Sun's message,
damage being done to the machinery of
ly great because China has no shipping he has made no statement that call s for
the German vessels.
interests in the blockaded zones and wi^l such drastic criticism as that bestowed by
not suffer thereby. The Chinese Govern- the "Nortlh China Daily News." Accord-
ment mentions that loss of life among Chi- INDIA'S WAR LOAN ing to the message received by our Japan-
ese contemporaries, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, on
nese citizens has occurred as the result of
March 7, cabled >as follows to the British
the present methods of war.
KOKUSAI -REUTEK Premier :

The German Government wishes to

point out that the Chinese Government has
London, March 13. — The Government As a patriot of China and as one who still
appreciates the courtesy of England in
never communicated with the Imperial has ordered an urgent "whip" on the occa-
saving his life, I regard it my dulty to
Government regarding a single case of this sion of a "vital division" to-morrow
when
inform you that the attempt of the Bri-
kind nor has she protested against such
Mr. Austen Chamberlain, Secretary of
tish officials in China to bring China to
State for India, is to move the approval
incidents before. the side of the Entente will only work in-
of India's War Loan of £100,000,000. It
According to reports, received by the jurious effects both upon China and Eng-
is noteworthy that the motion does not The leading British residents in
Imperial German Government, such losses land.
as have been actually sustained by Chinese
refer to the increase of the cotton duties. China have advised me to use my good
It is, however, anticipated that 30 office? in urging China to join the Entente,
subjects have occurred in the firing line,
Lancashire members of the House of Com- but afte r seiious consideration. I have ar-
while they were engaged in digging
mons will vote against the Government. rived the conclusion tfaat for China to
alfi
trenches or on other war service. They
The Nationalists have not decided upon abandon her neutrality would be both
thus courted dangers inevitable to all forces
The Labour Party has hurtful to China and to England.
engaged.
any action yet.
members may vote as they China is still in a primitive stage as a
settled that its
The fact that Germany has several times Republic, and tbe Chinese public is a pa-
please.
protested against their employment gives tient in{jtoe hospital for conrtitutional gov-

excellent proof of its friendly feelings to- ernments, and at present China is unable
ward China. In consideration of these to nurse "herself. Thus for China careful
RUSSIA WANTS CHINESE MINERS nursing by others is absolutely necessary.
friendly relations, the Imperial German
Government is willing to treat the matter China canmoji be called a systematized na-
nnlv maintaining her posi-
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK tion. China is
as if the threat had never been uttered.
hab'ts and -vnti-
It is reasonable, therefore, for the Im- Petrograd, March 11. The Council of
tion
me^t of tb p people.
— by the peace-loving
perial Government to expect that the Chi- the Assoc'ation of Mining and Industrials
If once there happens any mr break, the
nese Government will revise its views in southern Russia, has sent a petition to wboL countrv will bo plunged in anarcshic
respectinjr the question. the Minister of Commerce. The document chfio=. China ba^ an tmlirrfited tru=t and
Germany's enemies were the first to contains a request that the Governmtnt will ronfidonce in tbe power of 'be British
declare a blockade of Germanv. and the import 10,000 Chinese coolies into tbe Don Govprnment. and floe? not doubt tbe final
same is being persistently carried out. It region for mining work. victnrv nf Enelnnd. Howevrr fher^ ire
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many who proffer the near-sighted advice Chinese Turkistan. or anywhere else. It is about Mohumme.luiiH , merely Hilly: thoro
of bringing China U> the sido of the En- well known that there exists no feeling f are far mor
tfobemmedlni in India
(!

tente, and even some British newspapers religious fie between the Moslem popnhuv than in China ami m, Indians are morO
have voiced tlhe opinion that the Chines' of China and that of Turkey." Ioyul to tho Raj. Of ih< malicious hint
Army should b<> despatched to Mesopota- A Copy of the Gable ?
;

about "dissension among tho Entente

mia. These incidents have already begun KOKUSAI Bi'EOIAI. 8EKVIOK
to make the Chinese doubt the power of
Group" Japan may ta'ke notice if she
[Delayed in Transmission]
tlhe British Government. thinks fit, but \vc imagine it will b<;
If once China enters the vortex of the
Shanghai, Mar. 8.—(Newspapers to-day
beneath her dignity. The whole message
war, it would not only endanger the exist- print a copy of a cable from Dr. Sun Yat-
appear.* carefully
contrived to bring dis-
ence of China as a nation- but it would Son to Mr. Lloyd-George wherein the for-
credit on tho Allies and, incidentally, to
be also injurious to British power and mer says: "I deem it any duty to point
influence in the Par East. The more oiif the injurious- consequences to China
stir Up trouble against the Chinese Gov-
eagerly Cfhina s adv/lse<3 'to join the En- and England caused by *ike agitation of
i
ertrtftest.

tente, th e more clearly it will be a con- some of your officials here to bring China The Text of MeBsage
fession that the Entente powers are unable into the European conflict. After careful
to handle Germany. study, I have come to the conclusion that 'lliiu U'Xj. oi the telegram in full as it
It is reported that Premier Tuan inform- it would be disastrous to both countries appealed in Jae "iN.-C. Daily .News'' was:
ed the President of the Republic that the should China break her neutrality. I L s Excellency Lloyd George,

Entente powers ar e endeavouring to bring "Should China enter the war, it would London.
China to their side, and among the states- prove dangerous to her national life and Your Excellency
men of China there have been many who injurious to tlb e prestige of England in the As a patriot of China and grateful
strongly opposed the plan of China join- Far East. Already this question has rais- friend of England to whom 1 owe m.y life,
ing the Entente. Any political disturb- ed bitter dissensions among our statesmen. 1 deem it my duty to point out to you
ance in China will bring chaotic conditions, Discord now may cause anarchism, evok- the injurious consequences to China and
and a state of anarchy will create two ing two strong elements in China to wit — England caused by this agitation of iotne
dangerous factors. On e will be those who anti-foreign fanatics, and Mohamedans.
of your officials here to bring China into
maintain hostile sentiments to foreigners, The anti-foreign spirit still lives and the
the European conflict. I have been ap-
and the other will be the persecution of people may take advantage of a critical
time and rise in another Boxer movement
proached by prominent English to consid-
the Mohamedans.
Sentiment against foreigners has been with the general massacre of foreigners." er the question of China joining the Al-
suppressed bv u s since the first revolution, Dr. Sun fears the worst result of the lies. After careful study I come to the
but tlhe old feeling: agaiust foreigners and anarchism would be dissension among the conclusion that it 'would be disastrous to
foreiqu countries is still existing, and in Entente, wlhich he says would surely mean both countries should China break neu-
an emergency, it will cause a second Boxer disaster to the cause of the Entente. Under trality.
1

trouble and lead to the persecution of for- such conditions, at this critical juncture. For China is yet an infant Kepublic
eign residents in China. China, he says cannot be expected to do and as a nation she may be likened to a
If wa r is declared against any foreign otherwise tlhan maintain strict neutrality. sick man just entering the hospital of
nation, the ignorant people will be unable constitutionalism. Unable to look after
to discriminate b tween one foreigner and herself
stage she needs careful
at this
another, the dangerous effect of which will The news that Dr. Sun Yat-sen had nursing and
support. Therefore, China
be felt most stronglv bv England which sent a telegram to Mr. Lloyd-George pro- cannot be regarded' as an organized coun-
has so large an interest in China. testing against China being involved in try. She is held intact only by custom
TheMolhamedans in China cannot be
the war is still fresh in the minds of and sentiment of peace-loving people. But
overlooked, and for them fo declare war
fi'gainstthe Sacred Land will be thoir
our readers we trust. The telegram an- at once should there arise discord, general
greatest crime. I fear that the worst ef- nouncing the incident, stated that the anarchy would result. .

fect of the anarchic condition of China, message had called forth strong comment Hitherto the Chinese possessed unbound-
will be the lack of unitv among the En- from the "N.C. Daily News." The ed faith and assurance in the strength of
tente powers, which will cause a disad- paper in question has now reached as England and her ultimate triumph, but
vantageous situation for the Allied na- and we give below our contemporary's since this agitation by short-sighted though
tions. Under snch circumstances, tiherp is comment contained in its issue of March well-intentioned people, while some Eng-
no other ster> to be fiaken by China, but 8 and 9. In a leaderette on March 8 lish dailies even advocate the sending of
to remain absolutely neutral. we find: several Chinese divisions into Mesopo-
The reason T wish to draw the attention
Dr. Sun's Telegram tamia, this confidence has been greatly
of Tour Excellency to the matter, is not
merely to prevent- chaotic disturbance? in From the manner in which it reaches shakened.
us, we are bound to assume that the ex- Should China enter the war it, would
Clhina. but ^because I have a deep svm-
pathv toward the oresent situation of Eng- traordinary telegram to Mr. Lloyd George prove dangerous to her national life and
land, and hone that England will main- wlhich we reproduce elsewhere is indeed from injurious to the prestige of England in
tain her power and repultation, which T Dr. Sun Yat-sen. If We have been hoax- the Ear East. The mere desire to get
sincerelv respect. ed, w e express our regrets to Dr. Sun in China to join the Allies is to Chinese
Opinion At Foreign Office advance, as the message reflects but little minds a confession of the Allies' inability
Speaking of the London dispatclhto the credit on his purpose or sincerity. In- to cope with Germany.

effect that Dr. Sun Yat-sen. has telegraph-
ed to Premier Lloyd-George an appeal pro-
testing against the Entente Powers draw-
ing China into the vortex of the European
war on tlhe ground that such state of affairs
would throw hi s whole country into a verit-
able anarchy and that the Mohamedan
portion of the population would surely take
advantage of tili e disorder, thus in the long
run turning the whole situation unfavour-
able to the Allies, an official of the For-
eign Office when seen last Friday was not
in accordance with Dr. Sun's fear.
"Judged from the facts in the past,"
he said, "such a fear seems to me ground-
deed a more insidiously mischievous com-
position would be hard to imagine.
would be interesting to know what "pro-
minent Englishmen" have approached
Dr. Sun. Certainly no one in any official
capacity has done so, either here or in
Peking. The statement put into General
Tuan's mouth that the Entente Powers
are coercing China is a pure figment.
The Entente Ministers did not even apr
proach the Government for several days
after China had sent her note to Germany;
and tjhere s no r a vestige of truth in the
i
suggestion of "coercion" nor has the Pre-
Just now came Premier Tuan's report
It to the President that Entente Powers are
coercing China to join the Allies. Already
this question has raised bitter dissensions
among our statesmen. Discord now may
cause anarchism which will evoke the two
strong but perilous elements in China ; anti-
foreign fanatics and Mohammedans. Since
our revolution, anti-foreign feelings 'haVe
been suppressed by us, but the anti-foreign
spirit lives and may take advantage of the
critical time and rise in another Boxer mo-
vement with general massacre of foreigners.
If war is declared against any country, the
ignorant classes cannot d stinguish one na-
:

less. Where is the so-much laiked-of mier ever made such a suggestion. "We tion from the other and consequences would
Moslem rising? The German schemers have should also like to know What English be more fatal to England owing to her
completely failed in inciting the Moha- dailies have advocated sending Chinese larger interests in the Orient.
medans in Arabia. Afghanistan, India, divisions to Mesopotamia. The remark Again the Mohammedans cannot be over-
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looked. To fight against their Holy Land municated

to Admiral von Hintze, the Ger- VISCOUNT DCHIDA AND GERMANY'S
would be a sacrilege. man Minister, her intention to break off INTRIGUE
The worst result of anarchism m Ohina, relationships unless Germany modified her
I fear, would be dissension among the En- submarine policy. At thi s period the Mini- KOKTJBAI-WEBTKIK
ente Group, which would surely mean dis- sters of the Entente remained scrupulous- Petrograd, March 9. Interviewed by a —
aster to the Entente Cause. Under such ly aloof. It was not until the 15th that we representative of the "Novoye Vremya,"
conditions ;ind at this critical juncture were informed from London that they were Viscount Uchida, Ambassador for Japan,
China cannot b e expected to do otherwise then in touch witlh the Chinese Government, said that this is not the first time Ger-
than maintain strict neutrality. "regarding measures likely to result" from many has
tried to implicate Japan agains
My motive for calling your Excellency's the prospective breach. Only on the 20th America. Notwithstanding the most cor-
auention to this injurious agitation is ac- did the French Minister and the Belgian
dial relations existing between Japan and
tuated not purely by the desire to preserve Charge d 'Affaires officially communicate to the Allies, and the most
sincere friendship
China from anarchy and dissolution, but the Chinese Government what the x\llies between Tokyo and Washington, (xerinany
prompted by my warmest sympathy for a would b e prepared to do to meet certain can only find the hackneyed Mexican ques-
country whose interest I hav e deeply at of its requirements in the event of Ohina 's tion as a pretext to envenom the good
heart and Whose integrity and fai r name breaking with Germany. Meanwhile the feelings existing between Japan and Ame-
I have every reason to uphold and honour. rica.
various parties in Parliament bad been ac-
SUN YAT-SEN. tively discussing what their attitude s'hould
The mutual relations between these two
Further Criticism powers, America and Japan, could not be
be; and the solid support on their part,
In 'the course of a leading article on which General Tua
n represented when lie
better. The commercial treaty entirely
March 9. the British daily in Shanghai con- went to that memorable
interview with the covers the immigration question to the
tained this :

President la s t Sunday, wag arrived at with mutual satisfaction of both. And although
"It is to be observed that the news of that absolute independence which the needs Japan, more than any other nation, id in-
this reconciliation [between President and of the case and the honour of Parliament terested in China, she is prepared jointly
Premier] had not reached Shanghai when demand. Throughout these four crucial to work together with the Allies in the
Dr. Sun Yat-sen 'took it upon himself to weeks tb e position of the Entente Powers Far East. Equal co-ordination is notice-
send his very mischievous telegram to Mr. has been this and no more: "If you, China, able as regards China entering the field
Lloyd-George. For any further expression break with Germany, We shall naturally bf 1
against Germany, who in case of war loses
of the feelings which that message evokes, disposed to meet you in certain matters in
her interned warships and railway conces-
beyond what We said yesterday, we refer which you are interested.'' Even this de-
sions.
our readers to the letter published on page claration was nof made until eight days
"Regarding Russo-Japanese relations,"
I

4 to-day. It is, however, pertinent to ask after the chief parties in Parliament were
by what right Dr. Sun considers himself
entitled to lay
countrymen.
down
the law for his fellow-
He
holds no official position.
concluded
reported to be solidly for Ob'na's follow
ing th e example of America on which she
the Ambassador, "I can only

has repeatedly said that she intends to model

sa
? J at sm
most and
j
!

th
f. f
cordial.
ar ' th€y
1

^m f
Three conventions
W^
Under the late President, if We recollect her own conduct. j
™
All fh e mor? then do b d our nations to settle all questions-
rightly, he held "the post of railway ad- w e welcome the reference of th e final step which might possibly arise, and now the
ministrator, which carried with it a hand- to Parliament. Germany is working strenu- principal role in developing mutual under-
!

some emolument but, in his hands, presented
no other aspects of importance. It is true
tlhat in the past his nam e was prominently
ously to avert the breach and she appears standing belongs to the respective peoples,
to have made some impression on the timidity Undoubtedly, the present war has uniited
of t'he local commerc al bodies.
;
It ; s for us both commercially and financially, but
,

connected with the overthrow of the Man- the whole Government of Oh'na to reply ;
1

we must witness still closer friendship,

chus, not least, however, because of their and the Entente, while always ready to wel- With all my power, I shall endeavour to
own clumsy attempt to kidnap him in
j

London. In any case, the sands of the
Manchu dynasty were running
their ow n misrule was far more
for their overthrow than any subterranean
influence of Dr. Sun. His brief term of
office as President at Nanking revealed no
qualities as administrator or empire-builder.
And while China has since looked on at
come China to their midst, are content to strengthen the stability of our alliance."
await the decision at her hands.
An official dispatch from Washington
out, and
received at the Foreign Office says that
responsible
BREAD RAIDS IN PETROGRAD the declarations of Premier Count Tera-
uehi and Viscount Motono, the Foreign
KOKTJSAI-BEUTEK Minister, about the German intrigue at-
tempting to entice Mexico and Japan io
Petrograd, March ll.-It is semi-officially
announced that "owing to the very heavy form
I

^
alliance with Germany against
Wo revolutions against the man who falls of snow having delayed the arrival of America continue to be published
I
the m
caught up the reins of government when foodstuffs, some of the Petrograd inhabitants American press and to call forth very
they fell from the effete hands of the Nan- created a panic and raided the bread sup- friendly 1
comments indicating a very
king President, and has acquiesced in every Not-
plies, causing a shortage. Energetic mea- favourable echo of the statements.
1

vil e term of abuse that could be heaped

sures prevented the disturbances becoming able among the press comments is the arti-
upon that man, it is an interesting specula-
j

serious." cle of the New York "Sun," which re-

tion where she would have been to-day if
Municipal sales of bread and other excep- Iferring to the speech of President Wilson
there had been no Yuan Shih-kai to save her
1

tional steps have been taken. The railways !at his installation says that the dark cloud
from the ineptitudes of a Sun Yat-sen. We
are gradually being cleared of snow and the! lying 0n the horizon. of the future of the
have no quarrel with Dr. Sun for thinking
arrivals of foodstuffs are again approaching United States, mentioned by the President
Every-
1

that Ohina should remain neutral.

one is entitled to his own opinion. But we
tbe normal. in his speech, will be swept away by Japan
particularly dislike slobbering references to who the light which breaks that spell
is

Dr. Sun's gratitude and longing to uphold RUSSIA WANTS EASTERN TRADE of the dark cloud enshrouding the future
the "fair name" of that nation which every j
of the path of the national development
other line of his telegram is so maliciously United States. The sincere attitude
jof the
designed to besmirch and discredit in Chin-
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
shown by Japan towards the United States
1

ese eyes. Petrograd, March 7.— The Petrograd. [ n t h e recent affair is a great contribution
j

And in view of Dr. Sun's mispresenta- Society of Oriental Studies has decided) to the growth of the friendly relationship
tion of recent events and his outrasreous to open a museum at Odessa with the ob- between her and the United States, no less
.

slander that th e Allies are coercing China 1

into joining them, it mav be as well to re-
count briefly the principal happenings since
America brok e off diplomatic relationships
with Germany. On February 4 Dr. Rein-
sch. tho American Minister, called ur>on the
ject of cultivating the economical rap- oobtributory than the kindly knocking at
prochement of Black Sea ports with the the door of Japan by Commodore Perry
East. Simultaneously with the opening and America's candid and impartial at-
of the branch the Pe'trograd Practical Ori-jtitude towards Japan,
ental Academy will open a branch of its Any American gentleman of fair mind
j

school there, where Eastern languages will w iH not overlook and remain unmoved by
Premier, notified 'Vm of what his Govern-
ment had done and formally invited Ohina be taught and future commercial agents the noble indignation and strong dignity
to follow suit. On February 9 China com- qualified. manifested by Japan towards the German
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March 17, 1917] THE JAPAN WKRKLY MAIL

DEBASED HUN KULTUR PLANS COUNT ZEPPELIN IS DEAD U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT AND
NEW DEVILRY NOW PIRATES ACTIONS
KOK US AI-RKUTER
kokusai srECiAX service Loiidon, Mar. !).—Count Ferdinand KOKUSAI DIRECT 8EKVICJ

London, March 6. —Reuter learns with New York. Mar. 11. The Associated
I'rcsscorrespondent at Washington wires
iegard to the accusations of murder by the
The lato Count was born at Constance that the Stale Departmcw indicates tliati
German Minister of War concerning the
on July 8, 183S. He took part iu the th mere appearance of a German sub-
treatment by the British of prisoners in
American war of recession, and also served marine or periscope presupposes a hostile
the war zone that the following are the
I
in the Franco-Gorman war, 1870. He made purpose in view of Germany's unrestrict-
facts of the case :
his firsi;< ascent in a dirigible airship in ed submarine warfare declarat'on.
It should be stated first that since the 1900.
An American vessel could fir'' tb c mo-
beginning of the war only one German
ment it sighted such an appearance.
prisoner has become a casualty through
The Navy Department ha s requested all
being near the firing line. This man who news sources not to publish details of the
was employed in work in the rear was struck armament or th e names of and destination
by a strong German shot. Any suggestion of American vessels bound to and from
that the British wilfully placed prisoners
European ports.
in such a position as to be endangered by KOKDSAI DIRECT SERVICE
the enemy's fire is preposterous, although Washington. Mar. 10. —President Wil-
it is known that this has been the delibe- son has decided to call a special session of
rate policy of the Germans. The latest Congress, to convene April 16.
utterance by the German War Minister is The President has been advised that he
regarded as simply a prelude to a further has th e right to arm American merchant
vessels agains'L German submarines. He is
campaign of frighuuiness. The facts with
expected to take steps to carry this out
< regard to this question are the following immediately.
At January the German Gov-
the end of KOKUSAI-REUTER
ernment presented au ultimatum threaten- —
Washington, Mar. 11. President Wilson
ing reprisals if prisoners were not removed has convoked an extra session of Congress
to the distance of 30 kilometres from the to convene on April 16_ to receive such
firing line. A reply was demanded with- communications as may be made by the
in three cays. executive.
On February 6th the British Govern- understood that a number of Amer-
It is
ment offered to keep prisoners of war at ican merchantmen
will sail through the sub-

a proper distance behind the firing line,; The Late Count Zeppelin marine zones immediately. They will be
provided that the Germans adopted similar
armed by Government. Their names will
[

not be published.
measures not only on the western, but also PIRATES "PAINED HEARTH"
j

President Wilson has convoked Congress

an the eastern front where it was known'
to confirm his arming of merchantmen.
that they had been deliberately placed in
positions of danger. The Germans have
j
'

KOKUSAI-REUTER KOKUSAI DIRECT SEBVTOT

been in possession of these assurances over Amsterdam. Mar. 7. The Austrian reply — Washington, Mar. 12. Formal notice —
a month, but so far has not even acknowl- to the United States' request for a statement
1 has been sent to diplomats of the friendly
edged the Note. Only one conclusion can 'of Austria's submarine policy amounts to powers here that American vessels travers-
be drawn from that, namely, the enemy 3 500 words. Th e substance of the Note is !
> ing the German submarine zone will carry
is contemplating a further fofrm of blood- tha t sh e has associated herself with G e r- an armed guard for the protection of the
1

thirsty conduct "a s reprisals" for ill-treat- many's new plans for submarine warfare, vessels and the lives of tnose on board.
ment on our part that does not exist. The Xote declares the British blockade iL~ 1

As a result of a ruling by the State de-

Meantime the German prisoners of war | e ^ al as it aims at «tablishing British partment that vessels armed fore as well
t> tvrannv on the sea. The blockade by J the
receive the same rations „as the British x — \
..
Antral Powers, however which was m-
-. . .
as aft may clear from American ports, it

^
.

troops and afre as carefully and warmlv clad is expected that there will be a general
lth P aine ? ^rts will incline the
'

Alhe* f
"
as the British troops. |

arming. Thus the Entente vessels visit-

j ,
u t> to make an honourable peace, there-
> '

In a recent survey through Renter s

Agency oi the general aspects of the war, hp
fore coneludes the Xote, it will really secure
'

/ ing United States ports will be given full-

f f h ?eag er scope as regards the arms they carry in
the following paragraph in view 01
|

future.
above is of especial interest :

The enemy's depression is evident anew A notable instance of this kind of trea-
in the latest German pretence that the Al chery was the German preparation for the SHIPPING AND PIRATES
lies bait transpori ships with poisoned food use of asphyxiating gas. On May 3, 1915.
I

for the destruction of such submarine crews Sir John French, reporting the first use of KOKUSAI-REUTER
as capture them. This futile and frantic gfts by the British said
invention probably points only to some "A w eek before the Germans first used T
:

—
London, Mar. 8. The Press Bureau an-
nounces that the arrivals of ships in Brit-
forthcoming new atrocity in the Germane' this method they announced in their official
ish ports during the week were 2528 and
own warfare. For hitherto they always communique that we. were making use of
the sailings 2,477. Sixteen vessels of a
prelude each abomination of their own by asphyxiating gases. At the time there ap-
hundred tons and upward, and 14 vessels
falselv accusing their enemie s of having peared to be no reason for this astounding
under 1600 tons were sunk. Nine vessels
user! it first. falsehood, but now of course, it is obvious
it was part of the scheme. It ... were unsuccessfully attacked.
.
Twelve fish-
show« r^py rer>o<rn zed its illegality :
and ing vessels were sunk, and three escapee
intrigue. The paper concludes by saying after being attacked.
were anxious to forestall neutral and pos-
that, in case any American political agi- sibly domestic criticism." An official statement from Paris says that
tator or malicious minded American pub- S59 merchantmen arrived in French ports
There i<\ therefore, every reason to be-
attempts to estrange the good rela-
licist, 1 ieve YhVhm' thrown out in the latest" tele
j
during the week ending March 4. One
Japan and the United Stares
tions between eram at the head of this column, vessel over, and one under 1600 tons were
in future it wishes the American nation
;
that German Kultnr has alrealy devised sunk. No vessels were unsuccessfully at-
will reflect on this and never forger the true new clevilisTi atrocity to spring upon tacked. Sixteen French fishing vessels were
!

aspect of Americo-Japanese friendship. civilization. sunk.

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THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 17, 19 17

U.S. SENATE ON CLOSURE IRISH QUESTION ONCE AGAIN IN CARRAkZA IS ELECTED

COMMONS
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Washington, Mar. 8. The Bi-partisan — KOKUSAI-REUTER Mexico City, March 11. At th e elec- —
Closure Committee has agreed to recommend —
London, March 6. In a speech in the tions, General Carrinza has been
chosen
a change in the rules of the Senate so that
House of Commons to-day, Mr. Lloyd- President of the Mexican
Republic.
a two-thirds vote will he sufficient to ter- George, the Premier, said Government was

minate a debate on the floor.

prepared to grant Home LluJo to those parts GERMANY AND MEXICO
Senator Walsh argued in favour of re- of Ireland clearly demanding it. But, lie
form rules, saying that when, as at present, added, it would be as glaring an outrage KOKUSAI-REUTER
general alarm pervaded the country regard- upon the principle of self-government
8.
to place
London. Mar.
Th e revelation of the —
ing the probability of war, Congress should Lister under Irish rule as to deny self -gov- German overtures to Mexico has occasion-
be in a position to act and not he thwarted
ernment to the rest of Ireland. Mr. Lloyd-
ed considerable heart-searching in Ger-
George said that no pitty would sucport
by misguided pacifists. He referred to his- many. There have been numerous ques-
the demand that Ulster should be forced
tory to show that during the American Civil tions raised about the matter in the Beich-
War ten or more members of the Senate into settlement. His offer of s-.uf-govem- etag, where Dr. von Zimmermann an-
.

ment to parts of Ireland would take im- nounced that the despatch had
were expelled for treason because of their been sent
mtdjate effect. He was not the least afraid
attitude toward the war.
ol submitting the proposals to any unbiassed
in secret code. He was unaware, he said,
Later. friend of Ireland in any quarter of the how the Americans had obtained it and
The Eepublican and Democratic caucus- globe. He moved as an amendment to Mr. it. It was a misfortune, but he
deciphered
T. P. O'Connor's motion that: ''This House
was not very Sony that the overtures had
es have ratified the proposed change in the
would welcome any «ettlement which would become known in Japan through publica-
closure rules of the Senate.
a better understanding between
produce tion in America.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom,
—
Washington, Mar. 9. The Senate discus- but considers it impossible to impose by
fore.e on any section of Ireland a form of
CONSPIRACY AGAINST LLOYD-GEORGE
sed the closure motion. The Democratic Government which
has not the consent of
leaders intend to insist on a continuous the governed." KOKUSAI-REUTER
session untlil the measure is Following the speech by the Premier, Mr.
passed. —
London, March 7. The trial of the pri-
Later.
Asquith suggested that the Irish question soners who are alleged to have conspired
should be referred to outside impartial au- agains'tthe life of Mr. Lloyd-George, the
The closure measure has been passed by
thority for the adjustment of the interests Premier, and Mr. Arthur Henderson, has
the Senate by 76 votes to 3. and sentiments concerned. The constitution been opened at the Old Bailey before the
of such a body might be facilitated by the Hon. Mr. Justice Low.
LATEST NEWS OF TROURLE IN CURA IS presence here of a number of dominion states- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
men, who already have solved various pro-
SATISFACTORY
blems of local autonomy in different ways:
—
London. Mar. 11. Mrs. Wheeldon A. G. ;

Mason, her son-in-law. and hi s wife were

Following a request to express an opinion
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE found guilty to-day of conspiracy to mur-
on Mr, Asquith's suggestion, Mr. Lloyd-
—
Havana, Mar. 8. It is announced, in a George said it was the duty of the National- der Mr. Lloyd-George and Mr. Arthur Hen-
derson. The trial took place at the Old
notification from the Palace, that a report ists to say whether they meant to oppose Bailey. The Hon. Mr. Justice Sir Frede-
has been received that Government troops the measure embodying the Government's rick Low, the Judge sentenced them to
offer. In response to an appeal by Mr. Eed- penal servitude for ten, seven and five years
have captured the former President Gomez,
mond not to participate in futile discussion, respectively. Miss Harriet Wheeldon,
the present leader of the rebels, with his but considt him on future action, the Na-
;

daughter of the hist accused, who wag also

,

entire Staff. tionalists, who had adopted a markedly charged,

was found not guilty and acquitt-
hostile attitude during the Premier's speech,
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE ed.
left the House. The debate was adjourned
.Santiago, Cuba, Mar. 9. —
Commander until March 8.
—
Belknap, of the United States Navy, will Note 'Mrs. Alice Wheeldon. her daughter :

The following day Mr. Bonar Law re- Miss Harriet Ann Wheeldon. her son-in-
land 500 marines to-day at the request ""f marked that he saw no advantage in "yes-
law Mr. A. G. Mason and his wife who
the Civil Governor of the Island. There terday's Irish discussion." is Mrs. Wheeldon 's daughter, were ar-

is a rumour that the rebels intend to make KOKUSAI-REUTER raigned in the police court at Derby on
an immediate attack. London, Mar. 7. —The Nationalists have Feb. 1st. this year on a charge of plot-
ting the murder of the Premier, Mr.
manifested their intention to oppose the
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Lloyd-George and Mr. Arthur Hender-
Government by all means in their power.
Santiago, Cuba, Mar. 10. —American
Their attitude toward the war and allegiance son, Minister without, portfolio. The trial

warships hav e landed 400 bluejackets at to the cause, however, will remain unaltered. was opened at th e Old Bailey on Maroh
7th under Mr. Justice Sir Frederick Low.
Santiago. This force is keeping order hr KOKUSAI-REUTER Mrs. Wheeldon, who is 50 years of age,
this part of Cuba. London, March
T. P. O'Con- 8.—Mr. residedn Derby with her daughter. Har-
i

KOKUSAI-REUTER nor, Nationalist member for Scotland riet Ann. aged 27, who is a school tea-
Division of Liverpool, moved the following cher. Mason, who is 24, was a chemist
Ottawa, Mar. 12.— new Canadian Aresolution in the House of Commons to- of Southampton. The three women irn
War Loan of 30 millions sterling is an- day: the case were all active suffragettes,

nounced. The issue price is 96, bearing in of strengthening the

''That view while Mason was a "conscientious ob-
'

interest at 5 per cent., redeemable in 1937 hands of the Allies in achieving recogni- jector.

in Canada or New York. tion of the equal rights of small nations,

DR. ARRIAGA IS DEAD
and the principle of nationality against
HURRICANE IN INDIANA the opposite principles of militarism and
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
government without the
governed, it is essential to immediately
consent ofl the
—
Macao, Mar. 7. The death is announced
as having taken place at Lisbon, on Mar.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE confer on Ireland the free institutions long
5, of Dr. Manoel de Arriaga. The first Pre-
Newcastle, Ind., March 11. —
Seventeen promised her." sident of Portugal. Dt. Arriaga was elect-
persons were killed and 100 houses razed Mr. O'Connor appealed to the House
j
ed on August 24., 1911, and according to
to the ground in a hurricane, which swept to make a united and genuine effort to the election law, had to give up his post
this district to-day. settle the Irish Question forthwith. on the expirv of the 4-yea'r term.
 ;

THK JAPAN WEKKLY MAIL

March 17. *9*7l
ILLITERATE CANDIDATES
TO KEEP STUDENTS FROM FOLITICS
VOICES OF THE PRESS for the mambe*. Among the candi lab
With the permission allowing professora'
Bepresentatl^ th.ro Ileus, of
hip in the
of Imperial Universities to bocomo
can-
CM/VOr EXPECT PERFECT CABINET Ihe Yo-
Bttwk- didates for the member of the House of are many
who are dhterate, and
Although the present Cabinet is
rozn" declares that such andidatea should
on the grounds Uepresentatives, the problem of prohibit-
[ .

ed by the Opposition party

Cabinet, one was inc University students from taking
any ,1m. avoided.
that it is a non-party
says hand in the political campaign arose, says'. Among the members oi the House ol
impeached in, the Diet, the "Jiji"
In, the past, university Representatives in the past, there were
the result of tho "Yorozu".
,.l

»
u ,i the present Cabinet is

,h>e

*
present wi.ua
r preseui

a "Palace in, the a-r>

rmard to the statesmen, we have
from those existing to-day, and
—
status of the nation, and
-
Even
it„ students have often been

to select
,
,

{
,

campaigns, but the

,

^ active
authorities
of Education and also the
v(j
in
ot the

agamst the students par-

Do
" only a few who understood financial pro-
election

Urn-
lems, and most of
*
knowicugo or
.

the public ticipation in the" election campaign, and rt matie relatxons,

j,
h
f them lacked the proper
triee and diplo-

and consequently
i^JL.
^ ,
[ M^
such is rep orted that some measures will be,. lny important discussion on financial pro-
omnot expect a perfect Cabinet under taking
adopted to prohibit students from (lil) ] oma ,j ( questions took place ^
—
.
viicumstances ,
1
general campaign.
coming

»«trS^
election

^ ^ tm
part in the of tho mcinb ers did not under-
By the result of the U j it
may not be
^U«a
|

election, a change may or fte Lure

made in the Cabinet, declares the
J ] a 1 1 •

L
proper, and favour or
obtains a ma]ority House of Representatives is i(mj and east their votes
If the Opposition party
the sake against
for the, u;n without knowing what
^rUt.™
-
.. xx „^ni/>i'nor • •

natural that the it is a matter for rejoicing

_ j.
tke bill,
I

in the Lower House, it is

]

the scholars
the Cabinets of the nation as well as for
,

Even were 'a few there

vote of lack of couficence in d ^

again brought out and passed and Restive*, who could

i» the Ho., of
will be
the present Cabinet must
resign. Inere ?Xt,t^t
of their professors for
whom they not write their own names.
the next session, eieeuuii election <jj
are some who believe that and the There are some who regard the House
dissolved by the entertain admiration and respect,
of the Diet will be again ac- of Representatives, as a place of amuse-
not thmk Government should have expected the
Cabinet, but the "Jiji" does pro- ment and daily make unnecessary noise
that the dissolution of the
next session ot tivity of students when they allowed

— of the Diet to prevent

SS
even if the fessors to become members of Parliament. during the session
The Diet can be achieved,
•cabinet desires it. The Imperial Universities are not
homes the
tne proceeum^
proceedings of
ux the House, and even
If the ad
^ *™ ,

"Yorozu", and begin fights among themselves.

for old men, declares the
it
When the Terauchi Cabinet resigns, .professors ministration of the country is
|

left the m
is evident that a
Kenseikai Cabinet will th* Government should give the j

means
of speech, give hands of such ignorant members, it
be organized. Some doubts whether the of
a most dangerous situation.
-
* KJ-' „1. n/Yf.Ttfl+V-
activity,
. 1

the Cabi- for their political

Elder Statesmen will recognize opportunities
party but and to educate the uneducated
politicians Each political party should select learn-
net organized by the head of a for members of
theheac by their speeches and policies. Ihe stu- ed and suitable persons
historv tells us many cases when and
ana Representatives, but the .^r ^PW^v^,
poll-
When dents are merely the future processors professors the ^ouse
House otof
of a party organized the Cabinet. for them to condition of to-day is such that the
the result ot scholars and it is necessary
tical
the Cabinet is changed by situation, to become m
proper persons who have their own
dennite
passage of the studv the political
the general election and the
the affairs do not wish
Elcer touch with the active world, to apply \^ inion f political of the House. More-
vote°of lack of confidence, the
m of their studies to the
actual cases t0 becom e members
Statesmen cannot look for a candidate result ox
lesiui
triers of the pohtica parties
the, political
majority over the leaders 1

bther quarters, disregarding the and facts.

of educa- find it much easier to control the
ignorant
party. Consequently if the result of the The "Yorozu" says the policy who blindly obey
votes tion of the Government has been to mould and illiterate members
general election gives the majority and handle well-edu-
mean a Kato the students in one and the same type, their instruction than to
to the Kerseikai, it will
Cabinet. private institutions enjoy cated and conscientious persons.
Cabinet to succeed the Terauchi while students of there are
Seiyukai, comparative 'freedom, those of the
Govern- Even in the present campaign
But on the oher hand, if the who are probably
Gov- ment Universities and Colleges have been many candidates
and neutral members who favour the movements and wealthy, but are ignorant, and the paper
of the strictly restricted in their
ernment, control the majority votes saysj public to avoid such candidates,
sate, speech. This method of education, asks the
House, the present Cabinet will be such persons able to
be no
and there . will be poi'iucai
political change.
cnang«. But
wu. the
tne paper, prevent
prevents the ^
full envelopment and elect at least —
understand financial and
diplomatic pro-
silent, if it of faculties of the young students
_ i • - ™,1*-\-m+ -i+ ir
the Seiyukai will not remain
-i ,

num- blems. The illiterate with money, is not

number of members; T „ the present campaign a large
obtains a sufficient
um public and discuss
With ber of the students of the Imperial able to represent the
m the House of Representative*. ,

will not versities began activity to campaign

tor important national affairs in the House
the majority vote, the Seiyukai
be inactive long, and the
party will try| their fav0rite candidates
A
Hara
j

educational authorities are

^
farmed at of Representatives.
to organize a Seiyukai
Cabinet. the rep0rt the ,
AN OCTOGENARIAN CANDIDATE
will be realiz- prohibit ^ their activity.
Cabinet or Saionji Cabinet trying to !

moment is
ed under these conditions. "Yorozu" declares that such a gen-
the to solve the pending Mr Bokushin Oi. must be the oldest m
The "Jiji" declares, however, that it the most opportune the aspirants for tihe seats
parties question of the change of the present edu- tleman of
all
Kenseikai, the Seiyukai and other the Lower Hou s e, who are
a+ present strenu-
power in the cational policy. their respective
just maintain the balance of >
ously canvassing among
Cabinet will bo Asahi
next Diet, the present constituents. According to the
and still enjoys
safe for some time. these men will Mr Oi is 84 years of age
Japan But the "Jiji" hopes that and life. He is now contesting the city ot
Further the paper says that in io^ their own personal power
Terauchi, Viscount
there are only, Count Terauchi
not fitrht fnr
+ n^nt
^.^^
5riendsMp be- Sakai Osaka prefecture, in the
heat and
general elec-
Kato, Mr. Hara, and Marquis
Saionp fitj .
»
(

^
they shoxdd take in gov- turmoil of the parliamentary
Hms
take Place next month
to organize a Cabinet, and it
is impossible
the nation ,
Any Cabine t which has tion Which is to Mr. Oi wanted
any other person beyond the;^ the entire nation cannot be I n the last general election
to look for 0upport f
candidature for the Lower
above mentioned four. The ability and, est:ablis hed in Japan under the present cil"- to declare his
.

that there appeared

:

hopes House and is reported

experience of these four men are
well sincerely it
c1imstanees and the paper ,

This went so
hands the politics oi then an older candidate.
m
known to all Japanese andl the public can- thaH; these en in whose them- much "against
;

he grain' that Mr. Oi gave

ability of Japan r€st S) will not quarrel among
+
much more than the an M.F.
not expect up the dea of becoming

+1TTTI
turns.
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174 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT. [March 17, 191

THE FALL OF BAGDAD ASKS COUNT TERAUCHI TO EXPLAIN TO IMPROVE PRIVY COUNCIL
The fall of Bagdad
materially the wax situation of Europe,
does not affect
thJtw^'?^ f
SahX ' % 18 per €xed overi
the two different versions regarding the
The ^
declares that the Privj "YoW
but it lias a great significance to Asiatic-
nations and especially to the Orient, says Sun:
E
fZ Iht^ f
China jom their side, and especially
ma*e
ft over
the conflicting statements made by Count
Council should be improved, and that th^
members of the
l d to fully execute their duties
To civiH
P—nt CouS Te 3
the "Hoc-hi"'.
The Kaher obtained Tsingtau on a
groundless pretext, aud made it the base
J eraucriand J rem lerT ££31
&oprS3l
courteous treatment to the aged
uan of China, aud men and officials is &
B£*JS* XT ZS' ^ ^
of the German action in the Orient, and y P
Germany endeavoured to gain influence
in the Shantung Province.
It was reported
Gov- lmp° ltailt State
emmem demanded financial support, the placed aflair3 ' ho ^ d »ot be
^hftSk
On the other postponement in their hands.
hand, the Kaiser constructed the Bagdad of the indemnity payment
The Privy J CouncU an important
Bailway, and it was the intention of the and the revision of the Chinese tariff as institution, and hi" to consider °T
Kaiser to oppress India and China from tne conditions for joining the Entente, and every important, problem of the country
that .County Terauchi was in favpur
the,- two) bases of action, Tsingtau and of and answer inquiries made by HI.M. the
Bagdad. granting the Chinese demands., However j
Emperor, regarding every affair and con-
At the beginning of the present war, the 'problem of revising the Chinese tariff dition of the nation. The men who {;on-
Germany brought Turkey to her side, al- means far .more to Japan than to other stitute the
Council should not be those
,

though there were no historical relations Entente nations, and, the representatives .

behind the time, but the present Privy

be/t/ween Turkey and Germany to of the spinning industries called upon the
make the Council looks like a home for old men.
alliance of the two nations possible, and government officials recently
_

to protest The majority of the present members are

the Kaiser made Turkey despatch her against tfie sanction of the revision of the so behind the time that they are unable
troops to Asia Minor under the command Chinese tariff. The "Asahi" surprised
JS to understand the present situation. It
of. German officers. This movement of Mr. Nakashoji, Minister of to learn that is recently reported that Count
Yoshikawa,
Germany was of course to divide the at- Agriculture and Commerce, Viscount ^ice-Chairman of the Councd, might re-
tack of the allied forces, hut also to Motono, the Foreign Minister, and Count sign, and the "Yorozu" says that
i

Terauchi, the Premier, have all) denied at this

threaten India. Even, while Germany
• good opportunity, the entire Council
that the revision of th e tariff has
was, fightiug against so many nations, the been should be ,re-organized.
Kaiser has been planning th e conquest of discussed as one of the conditions demand- The paper declares that first of all it
India and China.
,
However the campaign of the British
,
Motono .tatecj
S
yi
that the revision of the ml^ &Lff^^ T^ ls

Chairman of
PnnrYamagata,
the Council, resign. Prince
and Russian forces was successful and
Piouiem, ana
Bagdad fell on March 11th. The Mr W^m^ii .A £ . wu ^] y absent at th e reg U l ar meetings
™
;

» d€mand S
i

"Hochi" states, that the victory of Bagdad he 0o

^i
will not materially the Allied
forces, even though the victory will give
a certain encouragement to the forces of
the allied powers. If the occupation of
Mesopotamia, by the British and Russian
tt
benefit
However on the V other

,fjoin Peking, Premier Tuan

a
,r ^u
ithat the
^°
, ,

1
,

a ceordin ff to telegraphic reports

declared

Chinese Government was advised quJS

3 U
twice i tf'
the whole
hand, says the P, rm e e makes his appearance
the chair of the Council.

w
year that
to
the
take
The public
no longer satisfied with such a condition.
USe Pf EeP resentativ es 4mong the members
of the Council, Mar-
,

m
;
m «J| .«

forces becomes permanent, the Pan-Ger- Matsukata, Marquis Hachisuka,

by the Entente powers to join them in the
,

manism of the Kaiser will be shattered, Count Kabayama. discount Sugi YP-
present war, and if China refuses to join
and the great ambition of Germany to count Kawase, Viscount, Fukuoka, Baton
i

em 11 W be lso!ated bllt when Nanibu apd Baron Kuki, are already men
place India, China and the Far East *
China follow, the advice of the Entente
i

^ '
Yn i
>

under her control will become nothing j f the past, and their existence is doubt-
Powers and joins the war, the problems
,

but an empty dream. Thus Persia wifl of revision ed by the public. These aged and old
of the tariff, the postponement
be able to escape from the oppression of ironed persons are unable to give pro-
of the indemnity payment, and foreign
Germany, and .India will be free from per answer to inquiries made by H.L.M.
any danger,
troops stationed
Consequently the victory ably solved
China, would be favour- t h c Emperor m
on current state affairs,
i,
hy the Entente. T he "Yorozu" hopes that young and
of Bagdad should not be under-estimated [

lhus. while Count Terauchi and other

although; it does not actually affect the! aew blood will be: brought into" the Coun-
omcialls of the Japanese government are'
situation in Europe. cil. to make it able to fulfil its duty to-
denying that such conditions have been wards His Majesty the
Emperor. H.I.M.
1

The disposition of Turkey .after the .

brought up, the Chinese officials are declar-jthe Emperor was "born in the twelfth year
conclusion of the war, will be the most 1

grave problem, says the "Hochi''. If the

mg officially that these conditions are the; of Meiji, but none of the members of the
Entente wins the final victory, Turkey
actual problems. The Japanese govern- Privy Council were born during the J

ment declares that there is no condition Meiji Era, and they are relics of old
will be driven out of Europe and also j

for China's joining with the Entente, but Japan The present members of
Mesopotamia, and Turkey which once was the Coun- |

the Chinese officials state that there arejcil

one of the strongest nations of Europe, should consider the future of the na-
eonditions, favourable to China.
will be driven into a small corner of Asia lata, and tender resignation to give their
I he papev_ is perplexed which side to
Minor. place to young, able and proper persona
Even her own existence is believe. If ,

Count Terauchi and the cabi to assist His Majesty in the administration
threatened by the future development of 'net I

officials have deluded the public and of the state.

the situation. If Germany wins: the representatives
of the spinning industries
final victory.
Germany
Turkey must obey whatever
dictates
Turkey was placed in such an unfor-
to her.
COnfi
^^ITX^
°i 1
people in the government+ will be entirely
t 6
are Wovos&g such conditions to China to
invite h er the war Is jj to be un .
i?T '

^ .

° WeVer
W ^
fe
ei'' belle e d^rstood
tunate position, simply because she left hat nl !! 7 that Count Terauchi
?T had not been
Count Terauchi
1
would
i i
attempt
England and France with which she had; lude the people by such a method.
to de-
But, ^
t Entente
u-j
wers on $ g/
^f^**
„,i • '

been on friendly term s for so many cen- on the other hand, it is unlikelv that
l'i
consequently he does not*
J
tft|f| a ^hing about the negotiation ?
turies, and tempted by insignificant' Chinese officials would make false state- 1

™
,

+ +1 , 1
ol-n lf xt 1S so, Japan has been disregarded•
1

financial assistance proposed by the Kai- ments to the Chinese public Still the
.
. -1 .
1

.
n
-

by the Entente powers, and the position

ser, she took the side of Germany. While statements made by the; two governments of Japan
in China, approved by the state- j

Turkey brought misfortune on herself, her on the subject are conflicting.

condition to-day is to
The "Hochi" believes that it will not
be too late to leave her allies to-day and
join the Entente, in order to protect her
own future. The paper hopes that all na-
tions of Asia, will be more careful in
ment made by Sir Edward Grey that Eng-
be pitied. It Entente powers land would
is iirobable that the
not do anything in China with-
out consulting Japan has been lost. The
their movements, giving full consideration "Asahi" sincerely wishes that
Count Tera-
to the, peace, and order of Asia. At least uchi will make, proper explanation of thp
the fall of Bagdad should be well remem- situation, so that the public will under-
bered by all the people of Asiatic nations, stand the real condition
 March 17, 1917] THK JAPAN WKKKI.Y MAM.

- CI
CHENGCHIATUN AFFAIR PRACTI MAJOR ISOBE DECORATED CELEBRATE MUKDEN VICTORY AT KAIKOSHA
CALLY CLOSED "
[ 1 I' '
t ft ;
fiv| l\ho Chinese' government is gradually The Navy Department received a re-i Several hundred Army and Navy officers
:arrying out its pledge lor the atonement from Qaptain K. Matsumura, and oV,M °'"' thousand
port ihh '
familieg of the of-
"or the outhreak of tlio Chengchiatnitt affiaJi
Naval Attache to the Japauoso Embassy tr' cerB : " ul <*pJdierii who died in the battle pi
>i* last year. i n aeeordance With t)he pro- |

visions of ho agreement arranged be-

it at Paris Thursday that Major Isobo Muk(k '"
!
"• llh(, r «l ai the Kaiko-ha, Last

tween the Chinese autliorities and the re- when engaged in air scouting near Verdun 4* SlltllrtJll v
- -
c rutl! "'" anniver-
presentatives of the Jap;mese government at I

was wounded on March 10th. lie recoiv- sai* of 11,t! Vl<:,,,ry *

,f Mukden in fhe flu o
Pekingi General Cluing Tsu-lin, the mili- j

iary governor o, Mukden, seait Gen.' Ma, cd a wound in tlu head, and although He^P^** War 5

chief of stafi' of the 38tli division, and Mr. is a serious condition, his life
Saturday was the occasion of the double
111 is not in
Ma» diplomatic conmi ssioner of the Miik- celebration Of the anniversary of the Muk-
danger. Major Isobe has been decorated
|en guvei niiienl. on the 5tlh i<> he Kwan I
den victory and the fortieth anniversary of
ting Government-General as his messen- by ill,. French Government for his recent
Army Club. While the
the K'aikosha, the
gers with the written apology of the mili- service near Verdun which resulted in his
formal programme of the celebration began
tary governor, which wa s tendered to'Ge- being wounded. at four o'clock in the afternoon; a largo
beral -Baron 'Nakiimura, ih e Japanese gov- Major Isobe has been twice wounded number of officers and guests arrived at the
ernor-general of Kwautuhg. On the' 7th 1

since he joined the Aviation Corps of Kaikoaha as early as eleven in the morning'.
1
1

'

General' Chang came himself to the Jap- Among the Army officers gathered 1'or the
France.
anese Consulate- general at Mukden and
According to an "Asahi" despatch, it celebration memoirs of the Mukden battles
IM rsoiially tendered '

an apology to the
Japanese consul-general. The penitentiary
ha s now become known that Major Isobe were related, and regrcte for the death of
punishment of General Feng, the com-
who is with the French at the front in their comrades were expressed.
In the compounds of the Yasukuni Jinja,
mander the capacity of a Frencb Lieutenant while
<y- the' 28tlh division, who is direct-
fire works were set off, and the wrestling
ly responsible for the wanton assault on piloting a chasing aeroplane near Verdun
tluJapanese subject by the Chinese troops became unconscious suddenly at a height matches were held by the professional and
of SO metres and fell.
amateur wrestlers.
and. the collisionbetween tih 6se troops and
:

Major Isobe sus-

tained serious injuries in the face and
To remind the officers and others of the
the Japanese troops, is expected to be car-
battles of Mukden, the refreshments given
ried out shortly, tfne order of punishment head, but his recovery is not despaired of.
at the Kaikosha, consisted of the army
having already reached th e military gov- I

ration of canned goods, and cold dishes.

I

ernor from the central government. The FAMOUS MONGOLIAN LEADER DEAD Among the officers and guests who were
punishment of the Chinese officers and I

present at the celebration were, T.I.H.

!

their jun'ois also held directly responsible

The fate of Babtchap, general com- (Princes Kan-in, Krrni, Nashimoto, and
for 111* incidc'n-t is also expected to be car-
mander of the (Mongolian army, in the Asaka, Count Terauchi, General Oshima,
ried out atithe same time with the punish-
view of many is still enshrouded in General Ichinohe, Marshal Oku, Dr. Inouye,
ment of the commander of the division.
mystery. Mr. Masuzo Susuki, however, Governor of Tokyo, Admiral Ijuin, Admiral
The execution of the punishment is to be
who recently returned from Mongolia, Dewa, Admiral Shimamura and others.
notified to Japanese government as
tfr.e

eoon as put into practice.

it. is is credited with saving that the famous
The compensation ;for demage sustain- Mongol general has already died on the SHARKS SEEN IN YOKOHAMA
ed by Yoshimoto, the Japanese resident of battlefield.
'Chengchiatung, who was assailed by the Mr. Susuki gives At 9.30 Thursday morning, great excite
details in corroborat
Chinese troops, will be handed, to the bene- ing his statement He savs that on the ment was caused among the loiterers near
ficiary by the Japane?e Consul-general at Maita-bashi bridge, when two huge sharks
8th of last October Babtchap led his troops
Mukden, to whom the Chinese authorities in an attack on Linhsi in Mongolia. The made tfhei r appearance in the canal, whi-
have recently pa'd 500 Mexican dollars for ther they seemed to have found their way
place was defended by 500 Chinese in-
the purpose. Tfce official instruction re- from outside the harbour. After remain-
fantrymen, who were later reinforced
latinff to the promotion! of friendly rela- ing there fob a while the monsters> report-
by 1,000 men under the command of
tions between Japan and China has been ed to measure about nine feet in length,
General Mi Chen-te. In spite of the re- disappeared in the direction of the Yato-
already sent from the central government]
inforcements having a number of machine- bashi bridge. Several fishermen made
to the mb'tary governor of Mukden and
guns, Babtchap 's troops camie out victori- hasty preparations to capture them, but
is expected to be shortly announced to the
Chinese people throughout South Manchu- ous. After suffering defeat the Chinese were unsuccessful.
ria.. troops beat a retreat. Babtchap in triumph
On the occasion of the execution of the advanced his troops to occupy the enemy's
terms arranged in (h agreement shortly position but as ill-luck would have it the
the whole of the Japanese troops dispatch-
ied to Ohengdhiatun and Ssupingkai and
Mongol general was' shot through the head
and killed by a Chinese wounded soldier
It Is So Easy
other place s between! those two places will who wa.- 1 iding in the deserted Chinese
be withdrawn
engagemen
at onee.
f
A s regards the
of more Japanese police advi-
len.hes. To Remove All
sers in the office of the military governor
MR. BRAND WHITLOCK NOW NAMED
at Mukden, negotiations are going on be-
tween the military governor's office amd Itching' Skin
the Kwantung government-general t'h rough New York, Mar. 14. According to a dis- —
Lieut-Colonel Kikuchi and Machino. The patch from Washington, Mr. Brand Whit-
advisers will be selected from among civi- lock, American Minister to Belgium is now Troubles With
lians experienced in police affairs, and not mentioned as the most probable successor
from among military officers.
to th e late Mri George Wilkins Guthrie.
A Mukdendispatch says that an instruc-
tion ordering the Chinese people in Man-
There is some objection to the appoint- Cuticura
churia to pay proper respects to Japanese ment of Mr. Morgan, Minister to Brazil, The Soap to cleanse and pu-
troops and residents- in Manchuria has been as he is a Republican, and as for Mr. Vans
proclaimed in the name of General Chang McCormick he is 1; ot inclined to fill the
rify, the Ointment to soothe
Tsuo-lin. the military governor of Mukden. post. Mr. Whitlock has not yet been ap- and heal. Relief is imme-
The payment of compensation to Yoshi- proached with the offer and it is not clear
diate and healment in most
It appears that
1

moto who suffered from tJhe wanton as- if he will accept post.
sault of the Chinese troops, is concluded. President Wilson attaches much import- cases complete, speedy and
The punishment of General Feng, the com- ance to the Ambassadorship to Japan in permanent.
mamder of the 28 th division, and lihe of-
:

order \o promote better relat'ons between

ficers of the div sion, who are directly re-
:
Japan and America and is now paying Sample Each Free by Post
sponsible for the incident will fee announc- great attention fo the selection of the suc- With 32-p. Skin Book. For samples address
ed in a few days. cessor.
— "Asahi." post-card: F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Char-
terhouse S<i., London. Sold everywhere.
 176 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 17, 1917

GERMAN AMBITIONS IN THE EAST It is known that at the present moment the strategical valu e of the regio n between
Germany is busily negotiating for valu the Altai and the Himalaya Mountains
There are numerous indications that after
able railway, canal, and trading conces-
known as the Gobi Desert. This region ij

spoken of as the "key of Asia" and th

e war Germany will change her Impe- sions in China; that her system of com-
tli
"central tableland of the Old World.'
rial programme. Ag all the Avorld knows, mercial and political espionage has been Martin states that were Germany to eon
she began t! s present war in the hope of strengthened and ramified throughout the
i
trol this vast plateau it could be develop
destroying British sea-power and establish- whole of Siberia, in the Ukraina, from the
1
ed into the mosf formidable air-bas e in th(
worldw_ A thousand super-Zeppelins coul
ing German world-domnron on a basis of Black Sea through Irkutsk and Teheran
be stationed there. India could be threatened
German naval supremacy. This ambitious to the Far East; and that the powerful on the one side, Eussia on the other. Bu
plan not only violated every tradition of Siemens Combine, which owns all the rich Germany must b e "first in the air." Then
Prussian policy, but was contrary to the '

copper ores in the Caucasus and in Arme- and only then, will she be able to "hole
th e principal overland route to the Easr
most inspired teachings of the great Bis- nia, hag recently sent bodies of specially
and to "establish her transcontinental em
marck. trained experts with the
through Persia
p re."
;

Bismarck was always a Continentalist. object of discovering

and opening up new These are the facts. That German states-
1+ is remarkable that, not withstanding the sources of mineral wealth. A mere cursory men are contemplating a change of Impe-
earlier aspirations of the Hohenzollerns, perusal of the Veroffentlichungen de rial policy after itfaie war is regarded iij
well-informed neutral circles as practical-
and despite the fact that in the XTtib and Eeichskolonialamates at Berlin (Publications
of the Berlin Colonial Office) for 1916 is ly certain. The present writer recently
-18th centuries Prussia had more than once
sufficient to prove that the German authori- sought the opinion on this subject of a res-
endeavoured to become a naval State, Bis- ties are ponsible neutral politician, who said that
not only alive to the commercial
marck to the end of his life remained a possibilities of this new idea, but also to "a transcontinental Empire from Antwerp
believer in tlh e fact that Germany's des- its political and military value, for these to Shanghai would undoubtedly be Ger-
publications' contain frequent reports of many's replv to the decisions of the Paris
tiny had Continental limits. He believed
Conference."
Asiatic exploitation and point out the im-
that if Germany was ever to hold world- portant results, commercial and strategic, Such an empire would be not only par-
dominion it could only be with the active which will accrue. ticularly inimical to British interest; it

assistance of and v alliance with Ho! bind,

i Two other facts only need be mentioned would
even greater menace to
also be a n

Austria. Russia, and Italy. And there are
ample sign s now that Germany, before)
many months have passed, may be com-
pelled to abandon her dreams of sea-domi-
here to prove the truth of my contention. the future peace of the world than would
The Hamburg-Amerika Line has suddenly a German-Colonial empire. The question,
revealed a suspiciously vivid interest in therefore, for all Englishmen who believe
Persia, and has heavily invested money in in the mission and in the destiny of their
certain Germano-Persia n schemes. Finally race, is how can Germany's new idea be

nation and return to the theories of her a prominent German economist, by name defeated?
Quessel, has declared that Germany, by There is only one answer to such a ques-
old Iron Chancel. or. be- tion, Germany must be isolated. England,
controlling the Asiatic market, can
"Within the last few months a Germ.in- come self-supporting so far as cotton and on ti^e other hand, must strengthen and
Pcrsian Union and a German-Chinese T.'niou copper are concerned (Quessel, Die Deut- consolidate her fo?etgn alliances, and. with
Ostasien. Sozialisti- the help of Eussia. must cut across the j

have bee n established (Deutsch-Pers'scher schen Interessen in

sche Monatshefte. 1916, 3, 4). "Silk-street." She must b first n the air,
und Deutsch-Chincsiseher Verband). Or.
Martin, the Prussian writer and Privy a<j on sea, and she must do in Persia what
3rd Apr !, 1916, at the headquarter of the Councillor, in a remarkable book entitled *V has done in India. Most necessary of
latter organization in Berlin a lectin ? en- "Berlin-Baghdad," published in 1907. dec- all. she must capture control and that im- —
titled "Was Geht Uns China Ar.V" was lared that Germany's future "lies in Asia mediately of the Gobi Plateau, the key —
delivered by an influential member of the
and in the air." Perhaps the most signi- of the Old "World, thus securing it as the
those which, ifuturp base of
ficant chapters in this book are Anglo-Eii a sian air-police. an
Prussian Parliament, in which the lecturer
contain^ a clos e snd clever exposition of W .T.H. :
n "The Times."
claimed that German world-empiro could
be established only on a bas^s of an over-
land dominion extending from the North
Sea to China by way of Turkey an] Per-
The reasoning behind this suggestion
sia.

was not only sound, but subtle, and de- Variety oi Uses.
serves the attention of every Imperially-
minded Englishman. It is an idea which The uses to which LEA
PERRINS' & m
must be combated as vigorously and stre- SAUCE can be put are innumerable. A *
nuously as We are now sib altering Ger-
At Luncheon, Dinner or Supper, it * 5
many's naval idea.
isthe ideal sauce for Roast Meats,
The speaker argued that the present war
would be followed by an era of economic
Fish, Game, Cheese, Salad, etc.
strife, and that many of the world's best
In the Kitchen, it is indispensable to the s
markets would be more or less closed to
cook for flavouring Soups, Stews, Gravttt, T
Minced Meat, etc.
Germany. In any future war the British
In India, a favourite "Pick-me-up" is Lea &
Navy would be able even more effectively Perrins' Sauce with Soda-water.
than now to prevent raw material and food- m ym
stuffs reaching Germany from the Amer- %*
icas. A Brit'sh blockade, however, could
be rendered absolutely ineffective if Ger-
« 1

many controlled the ancient trade high-

way from Europe to the East known as ± m
the "Silkstreet." Persia and China could
easily provide the legions of 1927 (the date The Original and Genuine t
of Germany's next great attempt) with all WORCESTERSHIRE.
the food, petrol, copper, and cotton requir-
ed finally to establish the Teuton as the
master of Europe and Asia.
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It reported from
Atami, hot springs
The Japan Weekly Mail is

S^EWS & NOTES resort, that the season is so

mild there that
both cherry and peach flowers in the neigh-
£ WEEKLY EDITION £ bourhood bid fair to be in bloom in a few
(EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. In the absence* of H.E. M. Cucchi-Boasso, days. Last month
the place was overflowing
the Italian Ambassador at Tokyo, M. with visitors from Tokyo and elsewhere, but
Marchetti Fen-ante. Councillor of the Em- it is reported that the
number of visitors to
bassy will be Acting Ambassador. Atemi is now at last on the decrease. This
THE JAPAN MAIL
The railway authorities have recently de- should attract those intending to make a
AND cided to build 1,600 more new goods vans, quiet sojourn there.
each of 15 tons to be placed on the railways
THE JAPAN TIMES The contributions towards the establish-
during the next fiscal years. ment of the Scientific Laboratory now reach
X)TH WEEKLY EDITIONS 1,900,000 yen. The Iwasaki'and Mitsui
MONTHS Yen 5.50 On Sunday afternoon, there was a fire families headed the list of
SIX contributors by
at the Women's Normal School at Matsu-
subscribing half a million yen each, and
ONE YEAR Ysn 10.00 moto, Nagano prefecture. All the school
it is expected that the total amount of con-
buildings were reduced to ashes.
tributions in Tokyo will soon reach the
About 300 operatives of the Nihon Steel three million mark.
'^SUBSCRIPTION RATES Works at Muroran, in Hokkaido, went on It i§ reported that H.I.M. the Emperor
strike on Wednesday morning as a result of will confer a gift of one million yen on the
Single copies Sen 15 each
a recent demand for increase of pay being laboratory.
„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each disregarded. Baron Shibuzawa. will shortly leave for
Osaka to solicit contributions from the lead-
One month Sen .50 According to a message from San Fran- ing businessmen and bankers of th district,
e
Three months Yen 1.50 cisco, the aviator Art Smith has postponed and the Baron is confident that a sufficient
his departure for Japan till April 3 owing amount of contributions will be obtained to
Six months Yen 3.00
to the delay of his preparations for avia- establish the laboratory with proper equip-
One year Yen 6.00 tion exhibitions in Japan. ment.

A census- bulletin just issued estimates the A special dispatch to the "Jiji," receiv-
CONTENTS population of Yokohama for 1916 at 444,618 ed at Tsugaru from Vladivostok, says that
inhabitants including 205,481 females and on the night of th e 12th inst., about 10.30
News and Notes 177
representing 91,639 households. There has o'clock iai stock of Chilean nitrate stored in
China Asks Too Much For Her War been, according to the statistics, an increase a Government warehouse at the port of
Services 178 of 15,355 inhabitants and 2,638 households Vladivostok from some unknown cause
Election Campaign in Western Japan 179 over the census for 1915. caught fire. A quantity of gun-powder
stored in the neighbourhood exploded with
'China's Envoy Meets With Hearty- A picture gallery for pictures illustrating
the result that about fifty persons were
-

180 the career of the late Emperor Meiji will be

Welcome more or less injured. The flames raged
the military parade
The European War 1
181 shortly established at unt'l 4 o'clock on the morning of the 14th.
ground at Aoyama.
China Severs Diplomatic Relations
The pictures, 50 in number, will be by
"With Germany 183 artists of prominent fame and skill chosen On Sunday afternoon at two o'clock a
disastrous fire broke out at the house of
Anti-German Riots Rife in Russia for this special purpose.
Ushitaro Yiabe, a carpenter. i n the village
Now 184 of Haishima, Kita-Tama-gori, in the su-
On Sunday morning about 7.12 o'clock a
Paris Press Pleased at News Prom rather severe shock of earthquake was felt burbs of Tokyo, resulting in the destruc-
188 i n Tokyo and vicinity lasting for 20 minu- tion of 64 houses, four godown? and a
Petrograd
tes according to the seismometer. Dr. Omori temple while two houses were partly burnt.
Washington Taking Steps Towards The cause of the outbreak is attributed to
reports that th c centre of the disturbance
War 188
was situated in the sea to the S.S.E. of the the carelessness of th e grandmother of the
U.S. Railmen's Trouble 188 carpenter in handling a fire in 'he oven.
Boso peninsula, 24 miles from Tokyo. As
Voices of the Press 188 there were some vertical vibrations the Buoy tolls in Yokohama recently revised
China Making Plains to Deal With earthquake was felt the more distinctly.
are 7 ye n for 24 hours in case of ships of
"
Germans 189 A hoard of old coins called
'
' Iehibu-kin or below 5,00o tons gross, 10 yen below
"Nishu-kin" and "Bunsen" was dis- 10,000 tons. 15 yen below 15,000 tons and
Trouble in the Wind at Mukde n is
ground which had been_ oc- 20 yen over 15,000 tons. Formerly such
Report 190 covered in the There aTe 24
Mine-
cupied by one of the buildings of the toll 'for any ship was 7 yen.
Has Good Time Now 191 no-Enkaizan temple, i n the village of Ku- buoys in Yokohama. Quay tolls remain
Mr. Kato
Tokyo A.F.C. and Normals Draw . 191 saka. Kuraki-gori, Kanagawa prefecture, unchanged. The construction work of the
192 recently destroyed by fire. These coins are big customs pier is not yet completed, but
League Football for
192 believed to have been horded there by the part of the warehouses will be ready
Coming Baseball April.
192 priests of the temple in days of yore. use from the beginning of
Mr. Makino Meets Death in Riots. . . .
 178 m=.mimws! THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL March 24, 1917

It is reported that Waseda University, CHINA ASKS TOO MUCH FOR HER China and will work as a protection to the
besides having recently decided to lengthen WAR SERVICES to Japan there i?
Chinese industries, but
the period of the preparatory course to two nothing but injury.With such a situation
lyears, from the coming academic year, has That to concede the Chinese tariff revis- the Japanese Government cannot but take
also decided to include a new
subject in the ion in
return lor China's entrance on the
preparatory course. This is intended to give
a contrary step to the Chinese proposal.
side of the Allies would work no good but
the students primary knowledge of the ideal "The present question on tariff is one
status of the morality of the Japanese nation evil to Japan, is the view of the "Jitsugyo which China has been looking forward to
and the principles of the Japanese Constitu- no Nihon" as published in its editorial ot propose for a long while. She mad e vent
tion, which is necessary first of all to make March 15. to the effect in 1913 reflecting on the arti-
We read:
them good citizens. cles of the Anglo-Chinese Commercial
"When the Americo-German rupture Treaty but, due to the conditional consent
took place the United States began to make of Japan, the question was left in the
The Postal Office insurance, run by the
balance. Therefoie. in view of the desire
Government for the benefit of the poorer attempts to persuade other neutrals, especial-
of the Allies, China has again found a
j

classes, is reported to be very popular now. ly China, to follow her course. In accord chance to present her will. That Japan
!

The number of applicants for this State with the Allied countries Japan also favour-
had always placed a conditional assent while
insurance averages some 1,160 per day the European countries granted uncondi-
ed the move. This st>ep so puzzled Chinese
I

now-a-days throughout the country, and it tional sanction is owing to the trade cir-
authorities that they did not know what
is said that the total number of assured on cumstances of Japan. The trade of Japan
March 15 reached 255,159 persons, an in* course to take. China has cut off diploma- is chiefly with China and the decline thereof

crease of over 90,000 persons over the esti- tic relations with Germany and is at present has great effects on fche industries of Japan.
mated figure. making overtures regarding her enttance to While European goods compete against each
the Allied group on the condition that the other they do not come into rivalry with
The manufacture of ice will be shortly Powers agree to Chinese tariff revision. Chinese goods. Japanese goods, on the
commenced by the Nany Boyeki Kaisha other hand. ihav e to compete with European
The Allies in Europe and the United
on one of the islands of the Caroline group States have shown their willingness to the and Chinese goods. Therefore, a slight in-
among the South Sea islands now in pos- proposition crease of tariffs will have effect on Japan's
and Japan seems to be inclining products. It creates a barrier on our goods.
session of Japan. The company has decid-
the same effect. The ntgotiaton has not It will be protecting the newly established
ed to make ice as well as supply electricity
taken a formal course and Japan has not industries of China. For instance, there is
by exploiting the motive power of a water
yet made hei avowal openly. The Cabinet
fall called "Yuhi Taki." The company states that the question has not taken any tlhe sp'nning industry. Not only in this line
dispatched an expert a few days ago in but in others a^ s0 Therefore Japan cannot -

order to make investigations and
plans for the new enterprise, which
to do a big trade in ice with ship? calling
at the islands.
Considering the enormous increase of
passenger traffic between Tokyo and Kobe,
beginning March 20th the Imperial Rail-
ways will run a special express train con-
sisting of first and second class coaches,
which will leave Tokyo at 7.30 p.m. and
arrive at Kobe at 9.40 the next morning.
The express train that leaves Kobe for
definite form whatever. That may be true, take steps to please the Western countries;
draft but from past experience, it is expected that
hopes she must consider the future of her indus-
China will at some future date propose the tries and trade.
change. The last revision was made in China is suffering from financial straits
1902 during the days when pi ices ware and the revision will with the present con-
high. What was 5 per cent. then, to-day, dition of trade, bring in about 10,000,000
has decreased to a great extent. That taels which will be welcome in the empty
China should have another revision made is coffers of that country. We can realize the
extremely advantageous to her but Japan will state of things by reflecting on our own
receive a great set back to her trade and troubles; we sympathize with China in
industry. If China is to get this tariff re-
this matter. China may think that Japan
vision as the reward for her entrance to the is>opposing her without a whit of conside-
side of the Allies the conditions are toa
ration but that is not so. It is due to the
one-sided.
:

trade circumstances of this country. That

Tokyo at 8 p.m. will not have' any second
class coach after March 20th, but the Rail-
ways will run from March 20th a new train
consisting of first and second class coaches
which will leave Kob e at 7.10 p.m. and ar-
rive at Tokyo at 9.30 the next morning.
Mr. Maurice E. Benson, advance manager;
of the Bandman Opera Company, who is now
in Shanghai announces that the Company is
having a most successful tour and is now
playing to excellent houses in Hongkong).
The repertoire includes such well-known and
recent London 'Successes as "High Jinks,"
1
"Last year when th e Allies ti ed to get tariff standard is not a stationary thing,
China on their side Japan alone protested and subject to change with circum-
and the question was left to scatter like) stances, forms the basis of all treaties but
smoke. What material effects are there that does not mean that a country must
whether China .ioins the Allies or not? favour a change. The Government must
What good will China's navy and army do not favour the plan. If Japan is to as-
in the Orient? What chance is there for sent Japan should ask something to balance
What
China to send her troops to Europe? the bargain.
resources has China that will operate to the "It may be one policy to ask China to
immediate benefit of the Allies? The ad- levy consumption duties on some of her
dition of China is only an abstract one: it domestic products. The abolition of the
is another number to the opposition of the
transit duties may be another. China may
Teutonic element. Her entrance will have subsidize and grant privileges to the do-

no influence whatever in the early restora- mestic goods and it may b" well to ask
"Mr. Manhattan," "The Bing Boys Are tion of peace. I rejoice in the steps taken China to treat foreign and domestic goods
Here," "The Happy Day," "The Girl from hy Japan last year, but that Japan should in an equal manner. The Chinese step
Giro's" and "Theodore & Co.," and the try to persuade China even at the point of apparently shows the tendency to protec-
casts include nearly all last year's principalis force in accordance with the Allies cannot tion. If Japan enters a position in which
and chorus, as well as Mi'tes Addie Leigh, be called anything but foolishness. she must concede, the Government should
who was most successful on a previous visit "Th P revision of the present 5 pe r cent, see that some reciprocal gains be obtain-
there, and a newcomer in Miss Kathleen!
Doyle, who. plays second lead. The Com-
tariffs s nothing but to raise the tariff rates ed. W
e realize the position of China but
We cannot ascertain the ac'ual we must look for our interests and self-in-
in fact.
pany is expected to arrive there on Friday, difference with the change but considering terest underlies all policies of th« nations."
the 23rd instant, and to open at the Lyceum the case of cotto n yarns it is estimated tha 1

Theatre on Saturday, the 24th. the increase will be 2 per cent. The in- A LUCKY ESCAPE
c
crease will no doubt swell the coffers o
An "Association for the Study of the Mr. Katsuji Fuse, the "Nichinichi"' cor-
Nursing -of Children" has been recently or- results obtained therefrom practice in
in respondent in Petrograd. had his room
ganized bv Mr. Mamoru Kitagaki with Dr. daily life. Among other things the chief hit bv a stray buller in. the revolutionary
Baron Kikuchi as honorary adviser. Dts. objects which the association has now in view disturbances there. When the People's
Tsukamoto. Karasawa. Messrs, Heizaburo are the publication of an organ called "The armv opened firp on the pol ce constables,
Takashima. Suyeo Iwaya. Tanabashi and Child" from next month as well as the hold- who concealed themselves in houses near
Kurahashi who ar> alio interested in the ing of social meetings for the purpose of the Neva River, a stray bullet hit the wall
problems, as active advisors. The associa- diffusing the knowledge about the bringing of his house facing the Nava Road, and
tion will commence, at the <tart. the otudv up of the voung. The headquarters of the penetrating the wall it hit a chair in the
of the wavs of nursing children from one association are situated at Gon-no~uke-saka. study. Mr. Fuse, however, is reported to
year to fourteen years old. so as to applv the Slrmo-Megnro. in the suburbs of Tokvo. have been out of his house at the time.
 March 24, 1917] t'iife JA1AJS WKKKLY MAIL * !»Wtt*B-J '7'J

ELECTION CAMPAIGN IN WESTERN THE FUTURE OF HOLLAND Gurmauy, now bocomiutf desperate, u
JAPAN invade Holland und conquer Den-
likely to
A scatter-brained alarmist article upon mark, and by the use of the Buibmariues in
the Bniisli Channel, to threaten England,
The election situation in the western 1
lie future of Holland
is printed in a recent
but it is doubtful whether Germany will
parts of the country and especially in the issue of the "Nihon oyobi Nihonjin." Mr. give up her ambition m u j n ,j Kl lU
|.
;i ., j er , (

Osaka district hag become veTy interesting Juro Takei. the author of th c article de- to threaten England. However
the wr ier
and active. Mr. iNakashoji. the Minister elares that the future attitude of Holland believes that Germany will pretend to re-

of the Department of Agriculture and Cow- towards the present war, wdl hav>e a serious spect the neutrality of Iloland. mid utilize
Holland for her own benefit. l n that cafe
men e, and Baron affect upon Japan, and probably the out-
Goto, the Minister of Holland will b oppressed by the mili'.ary
come of the war will ducide the fate of Hol-
Home Affairs have already made a trip forces and submarines of Germany, and will
land.
through these JMUta to sound the election by the Entente as siding with
be regarded
Mr. Takei says (.hat since the outbreak of
Germany. Thus Holland will find hcr-elf
situation and probably to win the public the war, he has been keenly watching the
in a grave position.
sentiment to the support of the Govern- situation in Holland, whoso attitude has an
The writer wonders whether the Dutch
important
meaning to Japan. Germany
ment party.Further more Mr. Shod a. the people will side with Germany n order to
who so cruelly invaded the neutral Belgium, i

Minister of Finance has just arrived at
Osaka, and it is believed that the mission trality of Holland for some unknown rea-
of his trip will be also a political one.
At this interesting moment, the grand by not showing any decided favour with
campaign meeting by the Osaka
held
branch of the Kenseikai on March fifteenth,
is very significant, and Mr. Y. Ozaki, for-
mer Minister of Justice, Mr. Taketomi,
former Minister of Communications, Mr.
Wakatsuki. former Minister of Finance
and Mf. S. Shimada^ Speaker of the House
of Representatives,
spok e at the meeting.
Mr. Ozaki said that th e loss caused to
Japan by the dissolution of the 38th ses-
sion of the Diet by th e Terauchi Cabinet
has been respecting in some degree th e neu-
son. Holland has managed to keep at peace
either side in the war.
The fate of Holland has been i n the hands
of Germany, and it has been the intention
of Germany Rotterdam her naval
to niak e
base. When Holland proposed to build forts
several years ago, Germany urged England
to protest against such action. While Ger-
many has alvgay s intended to annex Hol-
land, if should not be forgotten that Hol-
land possesses rich possessions in the East
Indies. The writer believes that Dutch
East India is the cause which has made
Germany refrain from laying her hands
maintain peace in the country, o r remain
neutral with the determination to sacrifice
the entire people and land of the country if
necessary. The fighting power of Holland
is limited, and she only has twelve war
ships, including the coast defence boats
and small cruisers, twenty-nine torpedo
boats, eight submarines and 150,000 eoldier
fl
i
n the Army. (The writer seems to ignore
Holland's defences by flooding entirely.)
With such scanty defence, Holland will
be crushed
by the German forces, and
moreover since the outbreak of the war, a
large amount of money has been sP^nt by
the Dutch to protect the nation, and she has
practically been in a state of war. When
the unrestricted submarine warfare is fullv
started by Germany fs c), the trade with
:

was so immense thai Japan will have to upon the territory of Holland. East India, North and South America, and
remain inactive for on e year. The suspen-
If Germany wins the final victory m the even England will be stopped, and the trade
sion of the national activity for one year
war, or if Germany
thoroughly defeated
is and commerce will bo endangered.
will greatly prevent th e development of by the Entente, th e writer believes, Holland These facts prove that Holland is now in
will confront a grave situation, and even
the country. Since' the outbreak of the a grave position. Her future step depends
European War, Japan has gained a profit he r existence will be in danger. The recent upo-n the policy of Germany, and if Ger-
of almost 700,000,000 yen but Japan was declarat'on of unrestricted submarine war- many goes one step further, there are only
fare by Germany placed Holland in a dif-
not the only country that profited by the two ways for her to choose, either to join
ficult position.
war, and there are many other nations th e Entente or side with Germany. If she
If Holland trie s to remain neutral in the
which obtained a much larger profit. The joins the Entente, it will not affect Japan
United States had obtained a profit of al- war, the commerce and industry of the d '"recti v, but if she sides with Germany or
most fifteen billion yen up to the end of country will be ruined, and the people must remains apparently neutral giving assist-
face starvation, but if she tries to protect ance to Germany secretly, her movement
1916, which is about twenty times larger will
than th e Japanese profit. Compared with the land and the interest of the people. East affect Japan directly.
India will be in danger. If she joins the Holland has a larsre possession in Asia,
the earning of the United States, Japan
Entente, she will meet with a similar fate and her siding with Germany will cause a
has not been making proper progress.
Japan is now in a critically important to Belgium. change of situation in Asia, and Japan will
period, but it is regrettable that by the be the first nation that feels the change
dissolution of the Diet, Japan has to re- number of the Chinese, and is adopting a most keenly. say s the writer in conclusion.
main inactive for one year. The Cabinet policy to grant the increase of the Chinese Where tho danger lies, our readers are left
to smess.
is not giving any consideration to the loss tariff and the postponement of the in-
to be sustained by the country on account demnity payment,, so disadvantageous to
BARON SHI3USAWA IN KANSA I
of the dissolution of the Diet, and even Japan.
the public is not paying any attention to So long as the Terauchi Cabinet exists,
the condition. Mr. Ozaki advised the the Japanese public and the nation will In the capacity of vice-president of the
public to study the circumstances and sustain an enormous loss, and Mr. Oza- mission of sympathy to the Allies, Baron
cause of the dissolution of the Diet, and ki declared that he was trying to destroy Shibusawa is now energetically canvassing
prevent any repetition of such hurtful ad- the Terauchi Cabinet as it is unable to among millionaires in Kansai districts in
ministration. handle important state affairs. order to increase the funds of the humani-
Count Terauchi, said Mr. Ozaki, attack- Mr. Shimada said that when the Gov- tarian project. Baron Shibusawa reach-
ed the Okuma Cabinet, and not only did ernment and the Parliament disagree, it ing Kobe from Tokyo a few' days ago,
he criticise the foreign policy of the form- is the public that will settle the question, addressed a gathering of influential per-
er Cabinet but even went so far as to read and the public has the final key to solve sons invited to the meeting by Gov-
the secret resolution of the Okuma Cabi- the question. Consequently the coming ernor Seino of Hyogo at the Hyogo pre-
net before the meeting of Committees of election is very important for the future fectural office on Thursday, and explained
the House of Representatives, to use it as progress of the nation. The present Cabi- the cause of raising the relief fund for the
a weapon to attack the Okuma Cabinet. net has been declaring impartiality, but sick and wounded soldiers of the Allies.
Such an act has never been heard in the it is secretly joining hands with the Seiyu- The - meeting was attended by 22 mil-
history of the country and it greatly hurts kai. While the Cabinet gave the instruc- lionaires and many others, and according
the reputation of Japan in the eye of other tions regarding the coming election to the to the "Asahi" the Baron's appeal was so
nations. The Okuma Cabinet put ita Governors of Prefectures., it has not de- fruitful that altogether 100,000 yen was
hands in the internal administration of clared its policy to the public. The pre- subscribed to the fund on the spot. It is
China, and the Terauchi Cabinet declared sent Cabinet believes that the national
| also said that there are indications of many
that it would never meddle with the in- politics should be handled by a handful rich men responding to Baron Shibusa-
j

ternal affairs of China, but the present of officials, and is not respecting the pub- wa's appeal. He will go to Osaka from
Cabinet has been backing the Tuan Cabi- lie Any one who supports such a Cabi- Kobe to-day and then visit ISTara, Kyoto,
net which is supported by only a small net shoiild be laughed at. Ise and Nagoya.
 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 24, 19 17

CHINA'S ENVOY MEETS WITH present wearing the Chinese decoration STRIKE AT MURORAN WORKS
brought by Mr. Wang. Besides Mr. Wang
HEARTY WELCOME and members of his party, T.I.H. Princes
The strike of the workmen of the Japan
Kan-in and Fushimi. Jr., Mr. Chang, the
Mr. Wang Tah-sieh, bearing the letter
Chinese Minister, Count Terauchi, Baron Steel Works at Muroran has not yet been
from the President of China and. the highest Hatano, Viscount Motono, General Uchi- settled. Some 2,800 workmen still refuse
decoration of the Chinese Republic to H.I.M. yama. Count Toda, Prince Takatsukasa,
the Emperor, and party arrived at Tokyo Prince Ito. Mr. Shidehara. Vice-Minister of
to return, although 1,400 men reported
station last) Friday morning at 9.40. At the for work Monday morning. The strike
the Foreign Department, Mr. Ishihara,
station the party was welcomed by Prince Vice-Minister of the Department of Impe- now has a serious aspect, and Mr. B. Su-
Ito, Mr. Shidehara, Vice-Minister of the rial Household, and Masters of Ceremonies
Department of Fore gn Affairs, Mr. Ishi- zuki, President of the Aiyu Kai, the-
were present.
hara, Vice-Minister of the Department of Mr. Wang proposed the toast of H.I.M. labour organization, left Tokyo on Sun-
the Imperial Household, Mr. Hioki. former the Emperor and His Majesty drank a toast day for Hokkaido and was to ar-
[Minister to China, Mr. Okada, superinten- to
the President of the Chinese Republic. rive at Muroran morning
dent-general of police, H.E. Mr. Chang, the All through the banquet, the Court Musi-
this to try and
Chinese Minister and many other leading cians rendered musics. The banquet final- settle the differences between workmen
Chinese in Tokyo. ly came to an end at half past) one. and employers.
As the train bear'ng Mr. Wang and party
Leaving the Imperial Palace, Mr. Wang General Fujii, commander of the;
stopped at Yokohama, about seventy leading called upon T.I.H. Princes Fush'mi, Kan-
Chinese residing in Yokohama and vicinity in. Higashifushimi. Fushimi, Jr., Nashi- Seventh Division of the Army who hap-
lined up on the platform to welcome the pened to arrive at Muroran on Sunday
arrival of the messenger of peace from 1

addressed the three hundred ex-soldiers

China.
among the strikers in front of the gate
The envoy's party Mr. Liu
consists of
of the works, and advised them to return
Ohung^Chieh, Mr. Yang Yen-Cieh, Mr. Su n
to their work, saying that simply because
Shih-i. Mr. Chen Cheng-ku, Major-General
Feng Keng-kwang, Captain Chen Fu, and of personal reasons, to prevent the work-
Lieutenant-Colonel Yu Messrs. Ho
Pu-iho. ing of an important industry at this cri-
Tso-chan and Lu Tsung-shu of the Chinese tical moment for the nation is not the pro-
Legation at Tokyo have been instructed to per act for Japanese citizens.
attend the envoy's entourage during his
visit. PASSPORT NEEDED FOR SPAIN
After the welcome to the visitors. Mr.
Wang was driven to the Reinanzaka re-
The Foreign Office announced Tuesday
sidence behind two mounted Police Inspec-
that the Spanish Government had issued
tors and accompanied by an official of the
new regulations governing the entry of
Department, of the Imperial Household.
foreigners into Spain. The regulation
The special envoy, Messrs. Yang, Chen -and
says that after April first, any person
Lu will stay at the Reinanzaka residence,
other than the diplomatic corps and mem-
but Mt. Liu will stop at the Chinese Lega-
tion and Miajor-General Feng, Captain Chen bers of foreign consulates wishing to enter

Bind Lieutenant-Colonel Yu will stay at the

Spanish territory should possess a pass-
Imperial Hotel. port issued by the Spanish Government or
Mr. Wang took luncheon with the mem- the Spanish Consulates in foreign coun-
bers of his party at the Reinanzaka resi- tries. Any person without such a pass-
dence last Friday. In the afternoon, he call- port will not be allowed to enter Spain,
ed at the residences of Count Terauchi. the and those who are allowed to enter the
Premier. B'aron Hatano, Minister 0^ the De- 'country should report within forty-e^ght
partment of the Imperial Household. s- V ;
'
hours after their arrival in Spain, to the
count Motono, the Foreign Minister, and Wang Tali-sieh Police station, City hall or provincial gov-
Count Toda, Chief Master of Ceremonies. ernment. Any one found violating the
In the evening Mr. Wang and party was moto. Asaka, Kitashirakawa, and Higashi- rule will be punished by law.
invited to dinner at the Chinese Legation. kuni, and paid his respects.
On the night of the 17th, Mr. Chang,
Escorted by a company of cavalry and the Chinese Minister at Tokyo, held a ban- courtesies and honours extended to him
accompanied by Mr. Chang, the Chinese quet in honour of Mr. Wang at the Chinese and party since he arrived in Tokyo.
Minister, Mr. Wang Tah-sieh,, the special Legation. The Chinese envoy was invited to a
envoy from China proceeded to the Impe- banquet Tuesday noon at the Imperial
rial Palace on the 17th at 11.50. Mr. Wang Tah sieh, the Chinese special Hotel held by the Dobunkai in his honour.
H e was received by Count Toda, Chief envoy, held a banquet on Monday at noon Mr. Chang, the Chinese Minister, Mar-
Master of Ceremonies, and in the Ho-o Hall, quis Nabeshima, Count Sawayanagi,
si the Reinanzaka residence, to which he
he was given audience by H.I.M. the Em- invited Mr. Ishihara, Vice-Mniister of the Count Ogimachi, Viscount Kiyoura, Ad-
peror, to whom Mr. Wang presented the Department of the Imperial Household, Mr. miral Baron Togo, and Baron Iwakura
letter from President Li of China and the Shidehara. Vice-Minister of the Foreign were among those present at the banquet.
highest Chinese decoration. After H.I.M. Department, Prince Ito, Chamberlain, Vis-
In the afternoon, Mr. Wang visited the
the Emperor had accepted the letter and count Fukuha, Mr S. Baba, Baron Ohara,
exhibition being held at Uyeno to com-
decoration with due appreciation of the Mr. H. Kondo. Mr. M. Ichiki and Mr. M.
courtesy of the President and Government Yoshida of 'the Department of the Imperial
memorate the fiftieth anniversary of To-
of China, audience was also given to the Household. kyo. Viscount Motono, the Foreign Min-
members of the party. ister acted as guide, and the party later
On Monday night, Dr. Okuda, Mayor of Mitsukoshi store.
visited the
On leaving the presence of His Majesty, Tokyo, held a banquet at the Imperial Hotel
Mr. Wang was taken to the Paulownia in honour of the Chinese envoy, and besides Mr. Wang held an official banquet Tues-
Hall where he obtained audience with many prominent citizens of Tokyo, several day night at the Reinanzaka residence to
H.I.M. the Empress to whom he presented government officials were present, includ- which he invited Count Terauchi, Baron
a costly gift from the Chinese President. Hatano, Viscount Motono. Count Toda. Mr.
ing Count Terauch', Cabinet Ministers. Okada. Superintendent-General of Police,
Prince Takatsukasa, Lord Chamberlain, Baron Shibusawa; Mr. B. Nakano, and
presented Mr. Wang with the Grand Cor- Dr. Inouye, Governor of Tokyo, Dr. Oku-
Baron Okura.
don of the Order of Paulownia which His da. Mayor of Tokyo. Masters of Ceremony
Majesty conferred upon the special envoy. special of the Imperial Court and others.
Mr. Wang Tah-sieh, the Chinese
The members of the party were also de- env^v. proceeded to the Imperial Palace On Tuesdav Mr. Wang refused to receive
corated bv the Emperor. anv further courtesies from the Imperial
Tuosdav morning and requested the court
At half past twelve, the Court. Banquet court and government as the guest^of the
ofTVnls to express his thanks and appre-
in honour of the Chinese envov took place M"w> V. M SftV
ciation to H.I.M. the Emperor for itihe
in the Homei Hall. H.I.M. the Emperor was
 '

March 24, 1917!

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT as possible. The British troops arc now Peronne. They have now CIWMM the Roye-
altering an undulating, green, wooded coun- Noyon road.
KOKUSAI-KEUTER try. Oue of the most amazing spectacles
KOKUBAJ DIItKCT SEEVIOE
of the advance, is the system of roads and
London, Mar. lo. Field- Marshal — Sir
railways that an; creeping up under (he Now York, March 18.---An official com-
Douglas llaig. in his Tuesday evening com- hands
of myriads of workers." munique from Berlin says: "Peronne and
munique, say^: "Owing to our bom-
bardment, tbe eneany abandoned his main KOKU8AI-REUTER Noyon have been abandoned."
defences along, the main ridge westward of London, Mar. 16.—Field-Marshal Sir KOKUSAI-UKUTEB
Bapaume along a 3y2 miles front. We Douglas Haig n his Thursday evening
drove back the rearguards in this area communique says:
i

London, March 18. The French com-

"The area of the munique!, on Saturday evening, read: "On
—
to a depth of a mile, and occupied Grevillcrs enemy's withdrawal has been extended all the front
between Andechy and the
land Lpupart Wood. We also made progress southwards.
Oise the enemy, refusing battle, abandon-
east and north-cast of Gommecourt on a "We occupied (reaches on a two and a
frontage of a mile." half mile front south of St. Pierre-Vaast ed, under our pressure, the powerfully
Wood to the north of Saillisel and scientifically fortified line he has oc-
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
.
"We beat off strong~counter-attacks east |cupied for two years. Our advance to-day
—
London, Mar. 14. The French afternoon of Aehiet-le-petit and improved our posi- continued rapidly.
— Our patrols entered j

communique reads: "The Germans west tion in this neighbourhood. the village of Boye, and we also occupied j

of Maison-de-Champagne/, on Monday even- "The enemy entered our trenches south- 'Lassigny and reached and passed, at sever-
ing, launched violent counter-attacks on Hill east of Arras and a few British are mis- a l points to the north east of it, the Roye-
Our barrage and machine-gun fire sing.
|

185. ;
Noyon road."
tetopped the enemy dead. We maintained "Another raiding party was repuLed
all our positions. We took 150 prisoners north-east of Neuvelle-St. Vaast." KOKU8AI DIRECT 8 EEVICE
on Monday, and by three coups-de-main the KOKUSAI-REUTEB London, Mar. 18. It is reported that the
I —
6ame evening between the Avre and the British forces have captured Bapaume. Le
Aisne brought back more captives."
London. Mar. 17. The German official —
Transloy and Aehiet-le-petit.
1

communique reads: "English detachments j

KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
—
between Sadly and St. Pierre Vaast Wood,
An official despatch from Paris announces
Prenoh advancedj last night t0 the
London, March 14. Renter's represen- and Frencji detachments between Beauv- north between the Avre and the Oise on a
^^ ,

raignes and Lassigny have established them-

tative at British Head-quarters in France front of 20 kilometres and to a depth, at
selves in trenches abandoned according to
telegraphs: "Our guns and the steady some points of four kilometres.
our plans."
pressure of our troops have compelled the
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
Germans in France to resume their move-
ment backward. The enemy has been —
London, Mar. 17. The British troops 18. The French communi-
" We made im-
London, Mar. —
pushed back, under cover of very hazy have taken Bapaume announces a dispatch ques, this afternoon reads •
:

portant progress between the Avre and Oise

weather, along a front of between 4,000 to Reuter's from the army headquarters in
France. and are now in possession of the whole
and 5.000 metres and to a depth which,
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE ground between our old lines and the Roye-
hitherto, it has been impossible to esti-
Noyon road. From Damery to Lagny
mate, during the last 24 hours alone. —
London Mar. 17. Field-Marshal Sir height lively engagements with detachments
"There should be important news available Douglas Haig, m his communique on Fri- of the enemy's rear-guards ended in our
to-morrow," concludes the despatch. day evening reported that the British ad-
favour, and in no wise checked the pur-
vance was continuing north of the Somme.
KOKUSAI-BEUTEE suit of the enemy, which continues to the
Th e Allies hold nearly all of the St. Pierre-
Paris, March 14. —
The great German Vaast Wood and also the trench extending north of Noyon Road.
retreat before the British is the only topic. a thousand yards to the south and two thou- KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
,The air is full of sensational reports that! sand to the north. London, Mar. 18. The Gennan official —
the retreat is turning into a debacle under KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
|
communique: to-day announces: "Between
the unremitting activity of the pursuers,
who are superior both in material and
—
London, Mar. 18. Field-Marshal Sir
Arras and the Oise the Anglo-French troops
occupied sections of our former positions,,
3

Douglas Haig, m his Saturday evening

initiative. It is impossible, at present,
Bapaume was cap including Bapaume, Roye and Noyon, which
!

communique, lays!
to say how far this is true, but undoubted- tured after some stiff fighting with the Ger-
we evac ™ted in accordance with our plans.
ly the British continue advancing to the man rear-guards. The town has bee n sys- koktsai-reuteb
j

north-east and east of Gommecourt. We tematically pillaged by the enemy, who des- I

London, March 19.—Events on the

are probably witnessing the beginning of
very great events, involving more than the
fall of Bapaume.
troyed private houses and public 'buildings, Western front are moving with bewilder-
and carried off or burnt everything of value. .
mg rapidity. Well-known lines i6f maps
" Our advance proceeded rapidly to-djy,

kokusai-beuter
London, Mar. 15. Field-Marshal Sir —
astride the Somm e and southwards of the
river. We entered the enemy positions on a
sixteen miles' front and occupied Fresnes.
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are chanigi
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plan.
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The Germans
rf witMrawi
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But, there is no longer
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Douglas Haig, in hi s Wednesday evening Hargny Villers-Carbonnel, Barleux Eter- I

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anJ doubt about the serious breach made

communique, says :
'
The British lin e has
' pigny and La Maisonette. ln German) r
" famous wall of steel. The
been advanced one and a half miles on a "To the north of the river, in addition to extends from Conchy, south-west
breacl1
!

frontage south-westward and westward of Bapaume, we hold Le Transloy, Bief- !

to Noyon plateau; a distance of about
Bapaume. We have made progress on a villers, Bihucourt, Achiet-le-grand. Achiet- 1100 miles as the trenches go. All the Ger-
2,000 yards frontage to the south of Achiet- Bucquoy and Essarts.
le-petit, Ablainzeville. ^nan armies in this sector are falling back
le-Petit and occupied one thousand yards W e Quesnoy farm, 1,500 yards
also took ,
towards the Belgian frontier with the
of trenches south-west of Essarts, which is north-east of the last-named place and gain- Anglo-French cavalry in pursuit,
north-east of Gommecourt. raided the We ed the western and north-western defences There is naturally no question of a
enemy's trenches to the east of Armentieres of Monchy-au-bois. We carried out sue-
general German collapse, but the retreat
and effectively bombarded his positions to cessful raids to the cast and north of Arras.
is certain to have a demoralising influence
the north of the Somme. To the east of reaching the support line.
on the harassed Germans, especially as the
Arras, two explosions were caused." KOKUSAT-EEUTEE main direction of the Anglo-French offen-
Pouter's correspondent at British Head-
quarters in France says: "The British ad-
London, March 18. —Eeuter's repre- sive threatens the most vital part of the

vance, which was resumed on a front of 4 sentative with British Headquarters in German line, and likewise strikes at the
milts west of Bapaume, on Monday, result- France telegraphs: "Our troops are now lines of communication.
ed in further development of open warfare. entering Peronne." The Allies are now within eight miles
The. strong screen of rear-guards, covering A Paris message says the French troops of Saint Quentin and five miles of Cam-
the German retreat, avo ded action a s far have entered Roye and Lassigny, south of
;
brai. The capture of Noyon was a very

1 82 %^mmm®ps
important tacltical achievement, since it
breaks the nose of the German salient?
menacingly pointed at Pari^.
The Germans have left an appalling
scene of wanton destruction behind them.
Everything possible was destroyed, except
wire entanglements and trenches, which
in many cases were intact. But this is
nothing to the crowning iniquity of poison-
ing the wells which were filled with arse-
nic.
KOKXJSAl-BKXTTKE
March 19.— The Sunday even-
Paris,
ing communique say's: "The French ad-
vance continued 'oil a front of over 60
kilometres between the Avre and the
ISorth of the former, French
Aisne.
cavalry have entered Nesle. The French
advanced 20 kilometres -north-east of
Lassigny in the direction of Ham. Fur-
ther south, oui- cavalry and light detach-
ments occupied Noyon on Sunday morn-
ing at 10 o'clock. Between the Oise and
Soissons, the whole German
first line,
the villages of Carlepont, Morsam and Nou- manufactures
vronvinjre fell into our hands. We have Its citadel crowns an isolated ridge, on
which appear cuneiform and other inscrip- Mesopotamia says that after establishing
occupied Crouy."
tions. The suburb Baghlar extends over the posts on the left bank of the Tigris, thru-
KOKXTsia-EEUTliE
London, March 19. —
Field-Marshal Sir
Douglas Haig, in his Sunday evening com-
munique! says: "We have occupied Nesle,
Chaulnes and Peronne and pressed the Ger-
man rear-guards back. We have advanced
several miles during the last 24 hours to
a maximum depth of 10 miles on a front
of 45 miles from southward of Chaulnes to
the neighbourhood of Arras. We have also
occupied over 60 villages."
KOKUSAI-REUTEB
London, March 19.-— The French, keep-
ing close touch with the enemy, continued
to advance without stopping. They have
now reached Ham and Nesle and are in
touch with the railway at several points.
They have occupied Geuscarg, north of
Noyon, and captured a second German
position east of the Oise. During the last
three days, they have liberated about 100
townships and villages.
—
San Francisco, March 20. Th e general
retreat made by the Germans from Chaulnes
and the Oise was very rapid, but a Berlin
commun'que claims that the German re-
treat on a front from Arras and the Aisne
was made systematically. According to a
Paris communique, the French have oc-
cupied more than 100 villages in the fierce
fighting of the past three days— " Asahi."
ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
KOKUSAI DIEECH SERVICE
—
Mar. 15. It is officially an-
Petrograd,
nounced that the Turks are retreating along
the Caucasian front, with the Russians in
The Tsar's forces have cap-
hot pursuit.
tured Kermanshah.
KOKUSAI-REUTEB
—
London, Mar. 15. The official report
from Mesopotamia reads: "Our advanced
detachments are now 30 miles upsteam from
Bagdad. The small-arms factory at Bag-
dad was found in good repair. Our gun|
lost at Kut-et-Amara in 1916 have now
been recovered."
f OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY^
Petro<rrad. Mar. 17.—Western Front 'Tigris.
The enemy near Staniaslavoy attacked the'
Russian positions and succeeded for a time dawn, and then the city.
" A 7
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 24j 191
in seizing a part of the trenches, but was advanced in pursuit of the enemy, and,
dislodged by the counterattacks of the &ftter slight resistance, occupied Kahdi-
Russian reserve troops and repulsed to main (Khanikin?) taking' 100 prisoners.
his trenches. Several attempts in ap-
_
The gun-boats then took up the pur-
proaching the Russian front at different
, suit. "Since February 23, the Turka
places were performed by strong enemy's have been destroying and removing every-
scout parties, but were all repulsed. thing of possible value from Bagdad. Our
1
Firing continues along the Rumanian booty, nevertheless
was considerable. The
front. enemy abandoned 500 wounded. We
Caucasus front. The .Russians in the counted between two and three hundred
Kermanshah direction dislodged the Turks dead and took 300 prisoners on the left
from their fortified positions near the bank of the Tigris on March 10. The
Halshkian summit west of Kermanshah. inhabitants of Bagdad gav e us a hearty
Reconnaissances, successful for the Rus- welcome."
sians, continue on the rest of the front.
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
KOKUSAI-BEUTEtt
Petrograd, Mar. 18. —
Petrograd. March 14. — The Russian
The Russian forces forces have occupied Kermanshah, a
have entered Van, 145 miles south east of flourishing town of Persia, capital of Per-
Erzerum. sian Kurdistan, near the right
bank of the
Kerkhah.
river
Van is the chief town of the vilayet of
-
The town has a population of 30,000
the same name, in Armenia. Ablatio Turkey. and is a big centre
for the manufacture of
It is situated near the east shore of Lake carpets and weapons.
Van, 145 miles S.E. of Erzerum.
with It has
KOKUSAI-REUTEB
of cotton goods and moire.
London, Mar. 17.— n official report from
plain below. Van is believed to occupy the site miles upstream, General Maude attacked
of Thospia, the capital of the kingdom of the right bank fifteen miles north of Bag-
dad. After a night march on Wednesday
Biaina. Lake Van extend* about 80 miles
E to Wand from 20 to 40 1ST. to S. ; it is
the British drove back the enemy three
miles. The TUrk s continued to retrea + un-
salt and lias no visible outlet.
til dusk when the British occupied a portion
KOKUSAJ-REUTER of th town of Bakabah on the right barik
—
London, Mar. 18. The Mesopotamian of the Diala.
communiquti from General Mauda
official
reads: There was fighting on the right MR. JOHN BU CHAN'S WEEKLY SUMMARY
bank of the Tigris, on Wednesday morn-
ing, when the Turkish rearguard was driven [H.B.M.'S DESPATCH THROUGH KOKUSAl]
from the bridges to a position covering the
railway station at Musliaidie. We captured
—
London, Mar. 18. The developments in
the past week on the British front in France
"the position early on Thursday morning. By
were of considerable importance. The cap-
Friday the whole enemy division was in ture of Irles was only very skilfully con-
full flight towards Samarra, 70 miles KK. ducted. The fact that approximately three
W. of Bagdad." hundred prisoners were taken proves that
—
London, Mar. 18. A British official dis- tlie enemy was unprepared to evacuate the
patch from Mesopotamia says that the Turk- position. Also the very hasty subsequent
ish army in Mesopotamia is making the
ge- evacuation of the important Loupart Wood
neral retreat towards Samarra.— "Asahi. shows that ;h e advance was pressing more
closely than he anticipated. The German
CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA retirement from Loupart and other positions
dominating Bapaume was particularly in-
teresting because it se;tles a doubtful tac-
KOKUSAI-REUTEB
The enemy cannot stand for
Amsterdam, March 14. There is an an— t'cal point.
appreciable time on any part of the ridge
under-current of real concern in Germany running westward fr,om before Bapaume to
in the press comment over the capture of Monchy. It is not a continuous ridge but
Bagdad. The "Cologne Gazette" says it & possible line of defence cairying several
is a great success and it would be a mistake commanding points. Since he retired from
to under-value its importance. the strong eastern end the rest of the posi-
The "Koelnische Volks Zeitung" re- tions must become increasinglv untenable.
marks that the British have won an in- The same is true of Bapaume. Everything
dubitable success, although it is only tran- suggests that the enemy's retirement is like-
sitory and will not affect the decision of ly to continue, also his rearguards to be
uncomfortably hustled by the rate and per-
the war. It is a heavy blow against Tur-
sistency of the British advance. At Irles
key, and painful for the Quadruple
a considerable body of his troops was
Alliance.
er.ught before it could w
thdraw also an
;
KOTCUSAI-BEUTER immensely strong position at Loupart Wood
—
London. Mar. 13. The official com- was abandoned so hastily that, contrary to
munique from Mesopotamia reads: "We German custom, the dugouts were left in-
maintained close touch with the enemy tact and a minimum of destruction perform-
The
southward of Bagdad on tin- evening of the ed by the defenders before retreating.
British guns are coming forward rapidly
tenth. Onrino- the night, the enemy
and the
despite difficulties of the ground
evacuated the entire line of trenches. We
Germans are finding it increasingly hard
advanced in close contact and there was to resist the pressure.
a general advance on both banks of the
In Mesopotamia, the British advance
north of Bagdad continues. Very evidenti-
"We occupied the railway station at Iv its unexpected speed has turned Turkish
The cavalry defeat at Kut into a rout. To start from an'
 March 24, I9lj»| 1HK JAPAN WEE)q.Y Iv}AII.

advanced base in th<- neighbourhood of Km CHINA SEVERS DIPLOMATIC RE their passports. "J hi* «ct of the Chiuceo
and cover one, hundred and thirteen mile-, of LATIONS WITH GERMANY Government brought u, an oud the que*
difficult country in exactly a fortnight in Hon whether China w-mld break with Ger-
sufficient farce to capture l>agda<| i\\ l In. KOKIJSAI SPECIAL bEHVICE many over the Bubmarmo tapficp of the
•end, is a feat of generalship and organiza- Kaiser's navy,— the question which took
Pehiug Alar. 1 [. —The severance of diplo-
tion of a very remarkable order. Much China nearly a mouth and a half to de-
niaiie relations with Germany has bee n de- cide.
forced marching was thereby entailed with finitely announced. ;., However, the climax of China's hostile
subsequent fighting perl'oimed in blinding By special request theEntente Minist- <jause against Germany is yet
dust-storms. The broken enemy so hotly to come.
ers and Charges d 'Affaires called at the A
high official of the Foreign Office, in
Pursued thaj he could make no prolonged Wad-chiao-pu at half past two this after- reviewing the situation of the 15th, ex-
stand any win re. The only serious affort .0 noon wihen it i s understood Mr. Ting Wu pressed himself as expecting to see China
check the advance was on the strong care- fang announced ho rupture with Germany. I
soon joining tho European war on the side
fully prepared line of the Diala River A number of questions connected with Uhis of the Entente Powers. He was of the
whence th e enemy wag ejected by brilliant step; were discussed. The neutral Ministers opinion that China's diplomatic rupture
tactics and the impetus of the attack of the were received a n hou r later while it is note- against Germany was only a preliminary
troops who splendidly withstood the strain worthy that the American Minister was to her predetermined policy of actually sid-
Of many days most ardous parching. received after tfhe neutrals by himself. Thus
ing with the Entente in the Jitanic
Bagdad valuable as being in the heart
is there are now fou r diplomatic groups iu,
of Mesopotamia and a junction where river Peking, the Entente, t|)e Central Powers, struggle.
t'he neutral and the American.
According to another high official, there
traffic between north and south meets the
rail traffic from the east through Persia. It ^The German Minister was handed pass- was a reason why China separated the ques-
practically commands
the caravan route in ports at noon accompanied by the follow- tion of breaking with Germany from that
of participating i» the war. China wanta,
a north-easterly direction to the Russian ing covering despatch from Mr. Ting- Wu
he said, to seize this rare opportunity to
frontier, thence eastward (by the only easy fang, the Minister for Foreign Affairs:
road through the Median Mountains to the In reference to the new submarine policy put forth a series of demands on the En-
Persian plateau. On this road the Turkish tente Powers as a condition for her open-
of Germany the Government of the Re-
forces arc retiring westward before the ly coming out on their side. For this
public of China dictated, by a desire to
Russians. They
can no longer retreat to
!

further the cause of the world's peace and reason, and for that reason only, she — —
Bagdad their original base and their situa- to maintain the sanctity of international
is taking her time before she obtains the
tion is almost precarious.
law ; addressed a protest to Your Excellen- assurance from the Entente Governments
that they will agree to grant her wishes.
cy on February 9'ih and declared that if
ONLY A BLOCKHEAD! contrary to its expectations, the protest And now that she has gone so far as to
should be ineffectual' the Chinese Govern- diplomatically break with the German
KOKUSAl-EEUTEB ment would be constrained to sever the Government, she is expected within a few
Amsterdam, Mar. 19. Herr Maximi- — diplomatic relations at present existing days to approach the Entente Governments
lian Harden, the Editor of the weekly between the two countries. During the with the request to open negotiations on
paper, Die Zukunft, in a remarkable ar- lapse of a month no heed has been paid the concessions she demands, namely, the —
ticle, says that only a blockhead could deny tP this protest of the Chinese Government revision of her Customs duties, the post-
the importance of the fall of Bagdad and ip the activities of the German sub- ponement of the Boxer payments, finan-
the changing power in Asia. He scorn- marines which have caused the loss of cial assistance, and other items.
fully refers to the gushing hopes of sub- many Chinese lives. On March 10th a A recent Peking dispatch said that
marinism, and points out that the ruth- reply was received from Your Ex- Premier Tuan Chi-jui stated that the
1

{esspess has merely resulted ip two of the cell ency Entente Governments had confided in him
in which it states that the
greatest republics in the world, the United German- Government is willing to open ne-
their willingness to give them favourable
States and China breaking off relations gotiations to arrive at a plan for the pro- considerations in case China actually joins
with, Germany. He
foreshadows tectibn of Chinese life and property.
a triplet Yeil the war. The Foreign Office here was re-
ticept on the subject when asked whether
of America, China and Japan vigorously it declares that it is difficult. Germany there-
fore not in acc01 the ob ect of the such was the case. There is, however,
intervening in the war from now on £ ^ i
j
"

protest and the Chinese Government to its ev ery reason to believe that a certain
deep regret considers its protest ineffectual. understanding a s to how China's demands ;

ITALIAN VOTE OF CONFIDENCE

Therefore, the Chinese Government is con-J wi U be dealt with has been decided upon
strained to sever the diplomatic relations among the Entente Governments,
KOKTJSAI-EEUTEE at present existing with the German Gov- "Ko discord exists among the Entente !

—
Rome, Mar. 18. The Chamber of Depu- ernment. on t^at question. \ can tell youi that
"I (have the honour tft send herewith a much, said an official on the 15th. -

ties, to-day, passed a vote of confidence in

the Government by 369 votes to 43.
passport for Your Excellency, members of kokpsai special sebvice j

your Legation staff and their families with Sh{Ulf?hai Mai, i 5 .__ Th « North China |

a retinue for their protection while leaving News'" says: "With all tihe dignity :

m]y
POSITION IN GERMANY GROWS DAILY Chinese territory. As regards the German tht £itua(ion squires China
has set her ,

BLACKER Consular officers, this Ministry has instruct- seal

o{ disapprova i upon Germany's iniquit-
ed the different Commissioners of Foreign ous She has publicly
"

0n tu utra s
.
i .

Affairs at treaty ports to issue to them aligned hersdf wi1h the cause oi r ig(ht and
KOKUSAI-EETJTBE j

similar passport? for leaving the country." -justice. There is something extraordinari-
—
London, Mar. 15. Beuter's Agency is The Foreign Office here received from y impressive in the great deliberation with i

informed that dispatches just received in /Peking on the 15th an official report to the w.y j

w^ the government proceeded, and ^he

London from an unimpeachable source in- effect that on the afternoon of the 14th the sudden,
swift decision with which she fore-
dicate that the situation in Germany is be- Foreign Minister. Dr. WtU Ting-Jfang, in
'
galled, any treacherous act by putting :

coming daily more desperate.

'
' The posi- an audience with the Entente Ministers, guards on board the G; nna sli ps in the
'
1

tion there is depicted as the blackest.
BRITISH ADVANCE AT SALONIKA
n
informed them that the Chinese Govern-, Whangpoo. The Republic of China is to be
ment had decided to break off diplomatic warmly complimented o n the address with
relations with Germany and would hand which China acted. The situation has been :

passports to the German Minister and extremely difficult on© and even yet the
merchant classes have not realized its mi-
P
KOK US AT-BEUTEB Consuls.' Further informations stated that

—
London, Mar. 15. Renter's Agent Head- a
r
few
1 S
after r\„
Dr.
tit 1 , „
>hhr
had parted with
quarters at Salonika says: "The British, the Entente represerfatives he notified
+i
j
portance to China of the step her leaders
.

£ s
fifa
, t fh
Wuin p eki
,
>

have
Government as never
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j
w m&
line south-west of Povian has been advanced the German Minister, Admiral von Hmtze befprp and the Repvib i: c thus makes i's
•1,000 yards over a front of 3,500, bringing that the relation between China and Ger- P;n ^ ry into thg
^rent international affair? of
the trenches in place* to within 100 yards many had been severed, and at the same the world with a decorum and circumspec- umspec-
of the enemy." time handed to him and to his official suite ;} n hich canno' be surpassed. "We fire w
 — —
184 *3a»«»B*J THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL i
March, 24, 1917

convinced that China will
what she has done."
The Foreign Office on the 16th announced yesterday's proceedings on the river, and
that it had received from Peking the text of the guards placed on board the German
the proclamation issued by President Li ships were Chinese navy men from the ships
Yuan-hung dated March 14th with regard of the first cruiser squadron in the charge
to the diplomatic rupture with Germany. of Admiral Lin Pao-yueh, who succeeded
It reads as follows
Since the outbreak of th e European war the naval turn-over in connexion with the
our country has observed its neu-
strictly
trality. Unexpectedly, however, on Feb-
ruary 3 this year the German Government
notified us to the effect that after that
date its newly decided blockade programme
would, endanger the navigation of neutral
merchant vessels within the lines of certain
limited zones. In view of her method of
attacking merchantmen which had already
damaged the lives and property of our peo-
ple to no small degree. Germany's present
submarine programme would seriously
crease the danger. From the standpoint of
upholding the public law and protecting
the lives and property of our people we
lodged a vigorous protest with Germany
and w
e made it known to her
that unless
she altered her policy our country would
be constrained to sever the existing diplo-
matic relations.
In deep desire on our part
spite of the
that not prove obdurate
Germany would
but would maintain friendly relations, un-
fortunately she did not cease to practice
her policy of submarinism though a month
had passed s nce we protested. Numerou?
r
never regret 1914; but they are Austrian, not German. ANTI-GERMAN RIOTS RIFE IN
The Chinese navy officials had charge of
RUSSIA NOW
Serious Demonstrations Are Report-
ed From Petrograd And
Moscow
Admiral Li, who lost office at the time of KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Yunnan
London, March 15. A despatch from
rebellion. There are four cruisers
—
Petrograd confirms the previous intima-
and a transport in the first squadron and tions that there has been a successful re-
the cruiser Haiyung took an important part
volution there and at Moscow. The Duma,
in the steps that) were taken yesterday.
backed by the army, said to control the
is
In the Wayside-Yangtszepoo district
situation.
were the Albenga, the Sikiang, and the
M. Stunner and other prominent people
Fortuna. The Haiyung moved up stream
and then a small, white, armed yacht fly-
have been thrown into prison.
ing an Admiral's pennant, — a vessel with-
For the past few days conflicting ^cws
have been reaching here in coimect.cn
out an English name but commonly known
as "the Admiral's yacht," went alongside
with the outbreak of a revolution in Eus-
in- sia. Owing to the strict censorship exercis-
the German ships, and formally notified
ed over telegraphic communication by the
the German officers that wireless instruc-
Petrograd authorities, the reports reaching
tions had been received from Peking dur-
here are too meagre to penetrate the true
ing the night that the Chinese navy was
state of affairs there. From the Foreign
to take possession of all German craft.
Office here nothing could be learned yester-
The German crews left the ships quiet- day.
ly, having no alternative with an armed
According to a reliable source of in-
guard on board, an armed ship alongside,
formation, however, the situation in Eus-
and a cruiser standing by. Chinese of-
sia has been assuming a serious aspect
ficers with details of sailors and marines
for some time and now appears to be
were placed in charge of the ships. AH
reaching its height.
this took place yesterday forenoon, begin-
One report went so far as to say that
ning at nine o'clock, and the whole thing

the revolutionist? had already taken pos-

was carried out systematically without a
merchant vessels of various nationalities session of tJhe Tsar's Winter Palace mi
hitch.
have been sunk and a number of our peo- Petrograd. while another was to the effect
ple killed. It was entirely against our Late yesterday afternoon, the tugs
that they had only occupied a court house.
wish that the German Government, on the Vulcan and Victoria were seen alongside
The gravity of the situation is doubled by
14th inst.. unofficially replied that it could the Sikiang, and there was a report that
the fact that the revolutionists are being
not retract its blockade tactics. the three vessels in the lower river were
joined by the troops on home duty and
In respect, therefore, to the public law last night to be towed to the upper river
they are participating in the uprising.
and in the interest of our peoples' lives and near where the Deike Eickmers, has been
property we proclaim that the existing dip- While the latest dispatch that the Em-
for about a year. It is interesting to note
lomatic relations with Germany are to be peror Nicholas was ready to secede the
in this connexion that the second ranking
broken off from to-day. throne to the Crown Prince was doubted
officer of the Chinese Naval Department
by those well informed on Eussian affairs,
has been in Shanghai for some days,
they admitted that a storm was raging
Shanghai, Mar. 15.—Profiting by the re-
Admiral Tsao Chia-hsiang, Vice-Minister there which is not likely to clear until the
ports received from America of the scuttling of Marine, who was sent from Peking to
of German ships on the eve of the break-
revolutionists demands be satisfied. Un-
take charge of defensive arrangements at less the air clears, martial law is certain
ing off of diplomatic relations between
Shanghai. be Petrograd, Moscow and
declared in
America and Germany, the Chinese authori- to
ties have exercised a little "intelligent an- KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE other leading cities.
ticipation" here in Shanghai. Yesterday —
Shanghai, Mar. 18. The prompt, and
The cause for which the revolutionists
armed guards were placed on board the six most efficient) action taken by the Chinese are contending i s said to be their deter-
self-interned German ships in the Huangpu Naval Authorities in seizing the German mination to oust from the Government the
river. vessels Deike Eickmers, Sikiang, Albenga, Minister of Home Affairs, M. Protopopoff
The German crews of the six steamers were Meilee, Meigah and Fortuna has been and his followers who exercise a powerful
1

sent on shore, and there was '(evidence fully justified by the discovery of four influence in Court circles. M. Milikof,
last evening that the further precaution bombs of high power in the cylinders of the foremost radical in the Duma,' who was
was to be taken of removing three ships the Deike Eickmers-, three in the engine- lately reported to be at the head of the
from the lower river to a point above the room of the Sikiang and two under the movement against this power behind the
eity near the Arsenal. Similar steps were midship boilers of the Albenga.
Throne, is believed to be leading the pre-
taken in the United States when that coun- Cylindrical bombs about 4% inches in sent revolutionary cause. It is generally
try severed diplomatic relations with Ger-
diameter by 6in. in length with time- felt that some radical reorganization of
many. fuses and percussion caps already filled, the Cabinet must take place before the
The six German ships in port are the
some hidden with dastardly cunning, were tumult can be subdued.
Albenga (2,769 tons), the Deike Eickmers
discovered. The machinery was dis-
(8,567 tons), the Sikiang (1,016 lions), the KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
mantled and parts are missing.
Meidah and Meilee (river boats of 1,150 London, Mar. 16.—His Majesty Tsar
Great credit is due to the manner in
tons each) and the Fortuna (112 tons). Mchola II, the Emperor of all the Eus-
which the naval authorities by active s
All except the small wooden craft Fortuna
measures frustrated the German prepared- sias, has abdicated. The Grand Duke
have been at anchor here since the begin- j

Michael Alexandroviteh, brother of the

ning of the war, while she came in from! ness.
It is reported that an explosion on a
present Tsar, becomes regent.
Yangtze ports on July 3, 1915. There are
German gun-boat at Amoy has caused From an authoritative source it was
no interned German gun-boa tls here, al-
internal damage to the vessel, which, how- learned on the 17th that the latest reports
though there are two at Nanking. Other.,
<C
N. Daily ever, was not sunk. received confirm the early press dispatch
enemy ships in port, says the C. 1

News" are the Austrian-Lloyd strs. Bohe-j The Trench Consul-General ha s closed to the effect that Tsar Nicholas had abdi-

mia, China, and Silesia, all fine liners that down the German Government subsidized cated in favour of hi s 12 year old son
engineering school in the French Cor.ees- the Tzarevitch, the Grand Duke Alexis
j

formerly ran between Japan and Trieste

and which have been here since September. siou. without incident. Nicholaivitch.
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At the Russian Embassy reporters 00 lire, destroying several jaih, and re- public, troops, bank., and railways urging
sought vainly for further news regarding leasing prisoners. t$0 restoration of order. On March 11 pub-
the situation in Russia on thu 17th. How- On March a largo portion of the
1.",,
lie poaeo and order being completely restor-
ever, according to reliable reports to a Imperial Guards and throe regiments of
ordinary troop 3 joined tho rioters.
ed the Duma announced that it was main-
certain quarter here., the following facta They taining order in tho Russian capital in
took possession of the old fortress opposite
were obtained which throw much light on harmony with the troops.
tho Winter Palace. Throughout tho city
the turbulent state of affairs existing in
Russia for the past few days.
the condition became almost anarchical
San Francisco, March 1G. —A Berlin
and tho demonstration assumed a more official tho Duma
report states that when
The internecine political strife in Rus- met on March i) rioting took place and tho
political and revolutionary aspect, many
sia had lately been assuming a gloomy
aspect giving- a general impression that
^
" ot intr^ing '"to the Duma and yelling
Ministers were threatened. Prince Goli-
±or progressive deputies with the cry of tzin instantly ordered tho House to sit in
£_ r Pt._
a storm was apparently noaring. Tho a'
"•Down with the Government!" camera but in tho secret meeting M. Kod-
titudo of the Conservatives towards the
Meanwhile the Duma was not slow to siauko demanded positively that tho Tsar
progressive elements of politicians was that
act. Already on March 11, the Duma dismiss the Golitzin Ministry. Princo
of bitter hatred, causing these politicians
telegraphed to the Tsar, who had been at Golitzin mado a reply but as soon as ho
to become so antagonistic against the old
the Grand Headquarters in the front, that left the rostrum the order dissolving
school of government officials as to regard
the state of affairs was critical and that the Duma was proclaimed. "Niehinichi."
—
them as if they were their avowed enemy.
It had been expected for some time that
the only way to save it was to form Sa n Francisco. Mar. 16. Sukhomlinov, —
the discredited former Minister of War,
something radical was bound responsible Cabinet. At the same time, who
to take place was dismissed suspected of being a
o ^™r^,.„„. •
a temporary special committee was or-
i
'

at the coming session of the Duma. spy in the pay of the German government,
W hen the Duma opened its session on ganized, consisting of twelve deputies of
has had his shoulder-straps shorn off and
February 27, however, there was no sign the progressive school, in order to regain been
thrown into prison. The fate of the
of disturbance. It was not until March and maintain public order. The Emperor, nrnisters of the Cabinet still remain un-
S when uneasiness began to be felt. On upon learning the crisis at the Capital, known despite the rumour of the release
that day the workingmen employed in hastily made his way to Petrograd but of some of them. Th e Entente Allies and
various factories in Petrograd went on a so far it is not known whether their sympathizers ar e now gratified.
general strike. The strikers, somehow or or not he reached there. On the other A dispatch reaching the British govern-
hand, a body of representatives of the ment from Sir George Buchanan, the Bri-
other, enlisted the sympathy of the troops
stationed in the Capital and soon riots
Duma is reported to have started to meet tish Ambassador i n Petrograd. states that
the Emperor on his way back to the Capi- although the Tsar has decided to abdicate
began to run high in several sections of
Driven tal for the purpose of requesting him to his decision is not carried out yet.
the city. caused by
by hunger
In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar
unemployment the workers and their grant the decision of the Duma and also
Law, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated
families marched in line up and down the) to persuade him to recognize the sign of
that the Tsar had abdicated and the Grand
breaa, give us the time for establishing a responsible
Give us bread,
streets, crying "Lrive
The Duma has also arrested Duke Michael Alexandrovitch became Re-
Dread!" Sympathizers soon joined the de- Cabinet. gent.
monstration. several members of the Cabinet. It is
H.M. Tsar Nicholas II. is now at the
Stores closed their doors and the traffic also effectively putting, down the rioters
Detached Palace in Pikov and the Tsarina
system was forced to suspend work The by making more free distribution of bread
at the Tsarskoe Selo Palace.
situation seemed to forebode some awful and other food-stuffs.
event nearly on the verge of explosion. lhe special Committee of the Duma
Premier Golitzin, therefore, atl once March 14, the name of the President
Fifteen united hobilitv bodies in Petro-

m
onj^
all parti cipated in the revolution.
The new Russian cabinet has decIdea on I
w
,
.

called to his official residence all the Min- of the Duma, M. Kodsianko,. notified the the issue of ordeT of amnesty for political
isters of State, the Presidents of the two Commanders-in-Chief of both the Black convicts. The arrest of German spies and
Houses, the Mayor of the Capital and Sea and Baltic fleets that the former Cabi- traitors is in steady progress. "Niehi- —
several other important officials and in net ceased to exist and now the Govern- nichi."
conference they unanimously adopted an mental authority was in its hands. The KOKUSAI DIBEOT SEEVI OB
emergency measure to satisfy the people's committee also notified to them and pro-
demand for more food. But in the mean- claimed to the people of Russia that though Petrograd, Mar. 17. Tsar Nicholas hav- —
ing abdicated on behalf of himself and the
time a group of politicians dissatisfied with they must all co-operate in reshaping the
j
Tsarevitch in favour of Grand Duke
the Government had taken advantage of internal administrative system of the na-
Michael at midnight Thursday, Michael
the disorder and manage to turn the in- t i on
y
j

1 ^
new i formed Government is de- himself abdicated at 2.30 o'clock Friday
dignant attention- of the rioters towards termined to prosecute with an utmost vigor afternoon, thus bringing the Romanof
the Government. The riots now take colour
the present war against the Kaiser's dynasty to an end.
of a political nature.
alliance to a successful conclusion. KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
On March 9, the employes of the Gov-
rminent Arsenal also Jnomed the strikers, ,•
York, March 15. New
The political —
Petrograd, Mar. 17. Tsar Nicholas upon —
,,. . .
xl , ,' situation has been growing chaotic hourly hig abdication, issued the following mani-
,

adding more seriousness to the already

in Russia for the past several days and festo :

grave situation. This was followed next "After almost three years of great strife,
the citizens who suffer from the lack of
day, March 10, numerous small conflicts
foodstuffs actuated by tho imperfections Russia is beset by a new and painful trial.
between the strikers on the one side and Internal troubles menace the ultimate issue
policemen and gendarmes on the other, of traffic commiinications have been vehe- of the war. The honour of our armies and
causing not a few persons to be killed or) mently attacking the Government in co- the future of our cherished country oblige
1

wounded. On the same day the military operation with the Duma. For fear of us at all cost to conduct the war to a vic-
authorities in Petrograd issued a proclama- the rioting assuming serious proportions, torious end.
tion prohibiting any sort of meeting of the authorities resorted to extraordinary "The enemy is atl Ms last gasp. The mo-
the people and instructing tjhe police to use expedients at last
| and simultaneously ment is approaching when we Allies will
arms in dealing with the recalcitrants. ordered the Duma closed. On March, definitely crush our foe.
But this act of the military authorities 'however, the Duma revived to disregard "At this decisive moment in the fate of
the order of the dissolution and also to con- Russia, our conscience prompts us to faeili-
1

only added oil to the fuel.

On
the following day. March 11, in dis-jtinup the session. A special committee, of tate the organization of our people for the
puting. the crowds, policemen fired their which M. Rodsianko is the chairman, was realization of a rapid victory. Therefore,
with ge Duma, we consider it
guns killing many persons. On the 12th. appointed an'd established a provisional! aceo
for the best to abdicate the crown of Rus-
^
a portion^ of the troops threw themselves government; the provisional government
sia and depose our supreme power. Un-
on the side of the strikers and the situa- locked up the whole of the Cabinet mem-
desirous of separation from our well-beloved
tion became almost uncontrollable. With bers in cooperation with the troops which son, we bequeath our inheritance to our
red flags in their hands they marched have taken the side of the Duma. It was brother. Grand Duke Michael Alexandro-
through the streets, firing on policemen, at- on March 13. On that day the provisional vitch. blessing: hi* accession to the Throne."
tacking the Arsenal, setting a courthouse government issued a notification to the The Emperor transferred the supreme
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command of the annies to 1

Grand Duke Ni- Troops who participated in the revolution the revolution, which was almost! the short
'

-eholas Nicolaiviteh. not to Be disarmed. eslt in history, and accompanied by less

Grand Duke Michael issued die follow- While strict discipline must be maintain- bloodshed. "'
ing declaration. ed while on duty, all social restrictions will "It enabled the people to regain confid-
"My brother has confided in nie a heavy be removed from the soldiers^ who will ence in the government's strength.
It will
task, transferring to me the Throne Hi a enjoy all the social rightsj shared by all' increase popular enthusiasm and multiply
moment unprecedented in war aud inter- citizens. national forces, bringing about a quicker
nal troubles. Convinced that the good of JfqjETTSAI-RETJTEB vic|ory for Russia and the Allies."
our country should be our first considera-
tion, I have adopted a firm resolution to ac-
—
London, Mar. 17. Three days of silence
During the revolution the Duma was the
from Russia were broken here by a dispatch eentr e of an enormous moral force. Everv
cent the supreme power only if such be the hour brought
U1UL new signs of the continual
sent from Pettrograd March 13, describing 'tWf
desire qf the people, expressed in a plebis- ° f PW6r dmved fr0m
|

the revolution which resulted in the l)uma,, g '' of

cite through an assemlbly of constituents.
"Therefore. I implore all Russians to
submit to the decree of the provisional gov.
ernment a nd with th e least delay, on a basis
of pnfvfreai suffrage, establish a form of
government."
KOKUSAi-BEUTER
national representation.
aided by the army, assuming cpntrol of the
A later dispatch from Reuter's correspon-
government and arresting the reactionary
dent at Petrograd further described the
Ministers and former Ministers whom the
events leading up to the revolution. It) says
people have long suspected of pro-German
sympathies which were responsible for the
shortage of food and lack of enthusiasm in
conducting the war.
flV
?
ho rs n
? 1

l
«£V
?^
that for weeks people were obliged to stand
de % ree of frost waitin
to buy bread. Even then they were, frequen:
?

Petrqgrad,, Mar. 17.—Feeling of deepest The popular discontent which was smould-
ly unable to obtain any. Potatoes were eight
fhanksg ving over what was accomplished ering March 10 flamed up the following day
times higher than usual, while other food-
at the cost of bloodshed fills all
s,p lttle stuffs were prohibitive. With the Premi'er
and became conflagration March 12 when
patriotic hearts in Russia. The revolution a nonentity it is not surprising that the food
street! fighting, in which soldiers fought
symbolizts Russia's determination to con- situation produced dismay.
other soldiers and people, ended in the
quer :'n the present cpnflict. M. Rodzianko, troops, including guards 'and naval forces,
Although thousands of Cossacks and
addressing delegations of troops to the Duma., mounried infantry patrolled the Nevsky, the
joining the revolutionists.
emphasized unity of the people and the The action of the pol'ce in firing on the
people were undeterred in their demonstra-
army, whereby Russia 's might and victory crowds, which most of the troops refused
tions. As they cheered the troops some of
were assured. the latter doffed their caps ancj cheered, back,
to do. was resented by thp soldiery. There
KOKUSAT-REUTER were fiercs battles at various points between but lo thjs e}oq.uerit sign of the times the
Moscow, Mar. 17. — Inhabitants of this the police and the troops. jifany police
authorities remained blind.

city are rejoicing at the overthrow of the

1

statipns, as well as detective headquarters, KOKUSAT-RETTTER

Government. Officers supporting the new were burped with all the archives relating Petrograd, Mar. 17. Yesterday after- —
national government have formed a mili- to political personages and organizations. noon the banks reopened. Drastic mea-
tary committee to preserve order and re- The Duma met secretly Sunday and re- sures are being taken to restore order. All
gulate food supplies. Th e commandant of solved Monday to continue sitting in de- malefactors who resist arrest are liable to be
Moscow and a thousand police gendarmes fiance of the order suspending the body, shot at sign.
have been arrested. president Rodzianko telegraphed the Tsar, The Provisional Government has issued a
KQKUSAI DTRBpT SERVICE insisting on a change in government. He a manifesto to the subjects of Russia which
NewYork, Mar. IT. —
Unless .Improbable
also sent messages to the commanding et- states that the Cabinet's policy is as follows
'

nerals at the front, solibiting their support An immediate general amnesty will be
events' occur, Russia frill become a repub-
in persuading! the Tsar. The generals re- franted to all political and religious offen-
lic, says an Associated Press dispatch from
plied affirmatively. Deputations of troop', ers, freedom of the press, freedom of as-
Petrograd. The outcome of this question
accompanied by armed citizens, arrived at sociation, freedom of labour organization,
depends upon how the nianifeisto of tthe Th e extension of these
the Duma Monday and took charge of the freedom to strike.
new government is received by the soldiers' public buildings. The fortress of St. Peter libert'es to b e granted to officials and troops
at the front. so far a s military technical conditions per-
and St. Paul and the prisons were seized.
KOKTJSAI-WESTNIK Arrests included M. Sturmer, former Pre- mit; the abolition of all social, religious and
Petrograd., Mar. 17. The — Executive mier; Genpral Sukhomlinpff, former Min- national restrictions; immediate prepara-
Committee of the Duma has published the ister pf War;*M p-roiopopoff, Home Min- tion shall be made for summon ng a con-
following list of the new national Cabmen, ister: and the president of the Council of stituent Assemlbly based on universal suff-
consisting of men who by previous activity, the Empire. A national cabinet was form- rage, which shall establish a governmental
insDired the public with confidence and trust ed with Prince Lvoff as premier. regime and a constitution for the country.
President of the ZemstvQS, Prince Lvoff, Prcftnier Golitzin, Home Minister Proto- A most important conference of the Exe-
Premier and Home) Minister; MSliukoff, popoff and other officials were arrested and cutive of the Duma and delegates of work-
Foreign Affairs; Deputy Kerenski, Justice; brought to Ihe Duma. The majoritv were men has been held, lasting all night long.
Vice-President Nekrassoff of the Duma, released but Protopopoff and the Minister Finally an agreement was practically reach'
Communications; Konovaloff, Commerce and of Justice were detained in the Tauris ed concerning the transition period pror to
Industry; Professor Manouiloff, Education; Palace. All motor ears in Petrograd were the elections for a constituent Assembly.
Goutchkoff, member of the Council commandeered, but will all be returned. Or- The Executive insisted on the interests of
of the Empire and former presi- der is now the watchword of the day. the war and the necessity of the complete
dent pf the third Duma, War and Marine; 'The new Foreign Minuter, M. Miliukoff, establishment of order before the elections.
Deputy Shingareff, Agriculture; Deputy returned to Petrograd March 15. He de- M. Kerenski. who is a Socialist, has ac-
Tereslchenko, Finance; Deputy Godneff, clared the new government considered it in- cepted the portfolio of Just'ce on condition
State Controller; and Deputy Raditchneff, dispensable that the abdication of the Em- that the constituent assembly L convened
Minister for Finland. peror should be final and the regency should at elections based on universal suffrage.
The policy of the Cabinet is based on be t em pprarily entrusted to Grand Duke The British, French and Italian diplo-
the following principles: Michael Alexandrovitch. mats and Military Attaches haw informed
An immediate general amnesity for all "Such is our decision." he said. "Wte the Executive of the Duma of their readi-
political and religious criminals. consider it impossible to alter it." ness to recognize the Executive as the sole
He contradicted the rumors that the Tsar authority i n Russ a and lo enter upon fonsf-
r
Liberty of speech, of the press and of
meetjngs of societies. had been arrested. He stated that according: ness relations forthwith.
Abqlitjon of social, religious, and national to latest reports His Majesty wa^ at Pskore TCOKTT8 AT-REUTEB
restrictions.
Immediate preparation for the summon-
and the Empress at Tsarskoe Selo.
"The problems which we are going to
London, March —The
incongruity
18.
of the and the actual
Tsar's manifesto
ing of a constituent assembly on the basis solve," continued Miliukoff, "consist! of the
situation in Petrograd is becoming mani-
of universal suffrage to establish the form re-establishment pf a power capable of ob-
of Government) ana Constitution. taining victory. The <n-eat crime of the late
fest. Any idea of an imperial regency
Snbsi itui inn of police and national militia government wa-* in throwing the country seems to be fading. The latest telegram*
with elective chiefs subordinate to the local mib complete disorganization, subjecting it from Petrograd show that popular feeling
This might have strongly inclines toward a constitutional
self-governing institutions. to the hardest of trials.
Cpmmunalisation on a basis of universal dangerously affected the issue of the war. republic, of which Prince Lvoff is mo-
suffrage. increase in popular discontent caused
.
mentarilv the head.
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March 24, '917] TjME japan wekkly mail 187

kokuSai-WEStw a i
Government Will devote
Thfe till its ,„•< second Dumas A r di, solved. Thy Gov-
—The
, ,
,
,

Petrograd, Mar. 18. Russian Gov- gies 'to preparation ernment boing impotx-ni
for victory and will |<> crush 1 Ik, na-
ernment lias sent the following telegram to apply itself to the task tional will d<viv, that
of repairing as ,| ,,11 . 1 :;
(
1 <)()(;

Russian feoreeentativee abroad: quickly as possible the errors of the it would ftuppre 4 pari of iho legislative
past
Latterly events, due to national indigna- which hitherK, have paralyzed the aspira- rights granted to tho people, gradually
tion provoked by
suppressing them :il together in the follow-
the hopeless abuses and tions and self -sacrifices of th Russian peo-
ing ton years. Thi cotuitty was again
criminal nearsightedness and incom- ple, firmly convinced that 'the
marvellous cast into an abyss of arbitrary administra-
petency oi the old regime, have occurred. enthusiasm of the whole nation will multip tive absolutism and
all al tempts to make
Only sane popular feeling andfacilitated ly its strength ten times to hasten the final
power listen to reason were in vain. Then,
shortened the crisisj an unani-
resulting in •triumph.
tiio great world war found our country in
mous rallying, u kvs than a week, of the
i

(population and army under the revolution-

Petrograd. March 18.
ary government,, which i s temporarily as-
—
The provision- the face of moral decadence
of power.
Disunited from the people power was in-
ary Hag. with the minimum number of vic- suming siiprnne rights on behalf of Grand
different to tho destinies of the country.
tims- ever yet recorded m similar, previous, Didvc Michael, ponding the orgahization
important upheavals. "The heroic, efforts of the army and ap-
of tho national representative assembly
By a manifesto issued at Pskov, on March to peals of the National Assembly,
be elected for the settlement of the 'new united in
the face of a common peril, wore power-
I

15. Tsar Nicholas II abdicated, for himself

form of government, is gradually execut-
•

and his son, in favour of Grand Duke less to unite the former emperor and gov-
ing its work of the formation of the new
Michael Alexandrovitch. who, on March 16, ernment with the people. Finally, tho
Government, Order is being speedily re-
also renounced supreme powe r pending the people took the power into their own hands
stored in Petrograd and tho newspapers
summoning of a National Assembly on a
resumed their regular appearance to-day. and, by a revolutionary movement, creat-
basis of universal suffrage to establish a
form of government and framed on the The street railways will' be running as ed a Provisional Gbvernmient. whostei
sacred aim is to lead the country along
fundamental laws of Russia*. I n the mean- soon as the damaged lines are repaired and
the luminous path of civil organisation.
time an appeal is issued to the nation to sub- all factories are expected to commence
mit to the authority of the provisional gov- operations again. There are still signs of
"The Provisional Government is sure
ernment. the patriotic spirit, which the people ma-
disorder among garrison forces, but the
The programme of the present govern- morale of the troops will be re-established nifested in the upheaval, will also inspire
ment, in this most crucial internal and ex- the brave soldiers on the field of battle.
before long.
ternal crisis for Russia, comprises the cor- All The Government will do its utmost to
report*-; from the front, brmgin
rection of all previous defaults, and an as-
surance of order and preparation of con-
ditions to enable the sovereign desire of the
echoes of the revolution among tbe troops
l , , , /» A . „
e war a vic
Will toll hin 11 V /^hcvnvrrri n
€ " d an
^ nrvn n'ti r\-r> ?
in the front, are highly encouraging and will faithfully observe all international!]
*
I
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alliances and treaties.

favourable to the revolutionists. Th e
people to freely manifest itself in th e future. "It will consider its first duty is to af-
The Government assumes all previous in- movement advocating a republican form ford
the people the possibility to elaborate
ternational agreements and. guided by of Government is strongly supported and
the future regime and fundamental laws
democratic principles, will contribute to the gaining ground. The business of provi-
liberty and development of good relations sioning has been transferred to local and
by summoning an Assembly based on uni-
between all nations. municipal assemblies, which are exercising versal suffrage together with representa-
KOKTJ S AI-REXTTEK supervision of the entire stock of food- tives of the brave army. Prior to the con-
Petrograd, Mar. 18. —
The Government stuffs arriving in Petrograd and distribute vocation of the Assembly, the Government
has telegraphed to its representatives ing them among the citizens at ordinary will facilitate all' citizens bringing into
abroad, stating that the Government, which market prices. About 8,000 volunters are evidence their needs in order to assure
assumes power at the moment of the gravest detailed in Petrograd and Moscow, and are their spiritual wants, and is convinced of
external and internal crisis in Russian His- maintaining order,
The situation is still the entire suPP or t of the people to this
torv, is fully conscious of its immense re- grave.
"Asahi."
— end." I

sponsibility. It will apply itself first to re-

London, Mar. 18.— The Grand Duke
pairing the overwhelming errors and quick-
Michael Alexandrovitch, in hi s declaration, HOW THE TSAR ABDICATED
ly ensuring orde r and tranquillity in the
said. "I will assume the regency of Russia
country and making final preparations that
until the constituent assembly decides on
the sovereign will of the nation may be free-
ly pronounced On its future lot.
Harbin, March 20.
the form of the government to b e adopted, The executive com- —
mittee of the Diimf and the members of
and if chosen I will ascend the Throne of
Tn regard to the foreign policy, the Cabi-
the Russian empire." the oroviS'onary government had audience
net will remain mindful of the international
The revolution in Russia has been welcom-
with the Tsar at Puskoff, between Petro-
engagements ente-red into bv the fallen
regime and will honour Russia's word, and -
™ " 1 tbe
ed in rUfi business and financial
^anciai circles
grad and Riga.
circle; in General Ruzusky, the
^^lon, wirti the result that the rate of ex- Commander--.r.-Cl}iel of the North Army,
carefullv cultivate relations uniting Rus . !
_

^*°** Russian mone y has re ^ amefl lts M. Frederic, ex-Minister of the House-

^™ f
sia and 'other friendlv allied nations. I

no ai ne
The Government is confident that these .*SL -
hold, and M. Narieshkin, Chief of Board
Washington correspondent of, the
,
j

relations will become even more intimate !, of Ceremonies, were in attendance. The
,
that ^American peoplewes
and m*
under tb e new regime in Russia,
JJfj^
eriven a very deep impression by
j
representatives of the new Government sub-
which is resolved to be guided by democratic 1

mitted to the Tsar the particulars of the

principles and the respect du e to small and
the revolution in Russia. They are sincere-
ly gratified under the impression that tsbe events in Petrograd and explained the
great nations, to the liberty of their deve-
revolution has upheld the spirit of liberty uselessness of sending troops from the
lopment and to the good understanding be-
and promoted the interests of the Allies. front to the capital because all troops com-
tween nations.
Order has been restored at last in the Rus- ing to Petrograd would join the new Gov-
The Government again lays emphasis on
the rleetairation that Russia did not will the
sian capital and th e streets have become ernment. They told him that the prt>-
ouiet. savs a dispatch 'from Petrograd. .visionary government had decided to order
war, but was the victim of pre-meditated
"Asahi." all trcopfc coming to the capital to return
aggression. She will continue to struggle
against th e spirit of conquest by a pre- •ROKTTS AT-WES TNIK to there posts. The Tsar asked what he
datory race, aiming at the subjection of
Europe to the intolerable shame of the
Petrograd, March 19. The Provisional —
had better do, to which they replied that
the Tsar should quit th e throne. After
domination of Prussian militarism. Russian Government issued the following t hig brief conversation, the Tsa* of all the
Faithful to a pact which unites her far manifesto, in the morning: jRussias said that he could not part with
rlrssolubly to her glorious allies. Russia is "The great deed accomplished by the hi s son and would accordingly abdicate
resolved, like them, to assure to the world r
has; upset tie olo rggi me an d a 'in favour of his brother Grand Duke Mi
—
an era of peace at all costs peace on a renovated Russia has
been born after longichael, and saying that he would retire
basis of stable national organization,
years of strife. The national forces were from his exalted position in favour of
on a van teeing the respect for right and
inspired by the October 1905 'manifesto, himself and his son signed his name on the
iwfiVe. She will fight on their side against j

which promised Russia constitutional document produced by the representatives

the commoni enemy until the end. incessant-
ly and unfalteringly. liberties never realized, and the first and of the new Government.
—"Asahi."
 ' —
[March 24, 1917

PARIS PRESS PLEASED AT NEWS FROM WASHINGTON TAKING STEPS U.S. RAILMEN'S TROUBLE
PETROGRAD
TOWARDS WAP
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
KOKUBAi-HAVAS KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Paris, Mar. IS. —The news of the changes Washington, March 20. —Many steps
New York, March 15. — It is stated
here that the leaders of the train-men have
'in Russiabeing received favourably by have been taken to get ready for any
is
sent an ultimatum to the railway managers
the French press."'Le Journal des Deibats" emergency arising out of the submarine
to the effect that unless they get an eight-
says: "Prance has nothing to fear at new menace. President Wilson has ordered
hour day, they will go on strike.
men coming into power. On the contrary* the Navy Department to expend $115,-
she has much to hope from them." ''La KOKUSAI DIRECT SBBVICB
000,000 to speed up the naval construc-
Liberte" says: "A new era opens for the
tion. The first and second classes at the
New York, Mar. 15. —In an endeavour
Allies, who, we are sure, will know how to avoid a general strike of trainmen, it is
Naval Academy will be graduated at early
to avoid excesses contrary to those from announced that the union leaders, to-morrow,
dates to provide 374 additional naval of-
Which by energetic efforts they have just ficers.
will offer the railway managers a modified
freed themselves. In the past six days the proposition in settlement of the eight hours'
KOKUSAI-REUTER labour controversy.
revolutionists in Petrograd
—In view
\

shouts of th e
Washington, March 20. of the
were accompanied by cries of 'Long live KOKUSAI DIRECT 8EEVICE
ruthless sinking by German submarines of
France"; 'Long live England.' That i s to
the three American merchantmen, it is
!
New —
York, Mar. 16. The representatives
say the new government is heart and soul of fom\ railway brotherhoods announce a
unofficially admitted that a state of war railway strike beginning at 6 p.m. on
with the int mate maintenance of the En- I

between America Saturday evening.

tente, and the intensive pursuit of the virtually exists and
Germany. Technically the United States KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
war. Wecould not wish for more nor bet-
ter signs."
remains in a position of armed neutrality.
President Wilson contemplates calling
—
Washington, March 16. President Wilson
The Paris edition of the New York has appealed to both parties in the railway
"Herald" says: "With all the Allies, the an immediate session of Congress to re- dispute to co-operate with the Mediation
new government m Kussia will receive a ceive his Address requesting authority to Committee appointed at to-day's meeting
most favourable welcome. To our enemies adopt aggressive measures) against the of the Cabinet with a view to postponing if
it means war to a finish. They boasted enemy submarines. it' cannot avert the strike, on the ground of

they could, through their intrigues, drive Merchantmen are already arming for national emergency.
Russia to a separate peace, but we learn defense. The next move must be to send
KOKUSAI DIEECT SBBVICB
that the revolution was made among the out warships to search for submarines
cries of 'Long live France'; 'Long live and clear the trans-Atlantic lanes. New York, Mar. 18. After —
a con-
ference of both sides in the railway dis-
Great Britain.' German influence is ruin-
ed for ever in Russia in th s new world
San Francisco, Mar. 20. It is reported — pute with the mediators, it has been an-
that President Wilson has decided to take
which is just beginning." nounced that the strike has been post-
drastic offensive measures against Germany
M. Polybe, in "L e Figaro" writes: "So and is now preparing to do. He has called poned for 48 hours. In the meantime,
many great events accomplished within a for tenders for the speedy construction of the conferences continue.
week. The purest of revolutions and one 200 motor-boats and submarine-destroyers. KOKUSAI DIEECT SERVICE
of the most magnificent events of History.
And what a defeat to Germany! After the
Secretary Lansing stated that the Americo- New York, Mar. 19. The railroad strike
German relations are now at a most serious has been declared off. The railroad man-
—
Marne, Neva! After Verdun Moscow!"
crisis. agers, early this morning, authorized
"Le Temps" says: "Russia enters upon the
Unfounded rumours that revolutions mediators appointed by President Wilson to
isay
a new era, which will be salutary to her,
are about to break out both in America and make whatever
and will give her plentitude means of ac- arrangements were neces-
Canada. It appears that these groundless
sary with the railroad Brotherhoods.
tion. Russia has already shown her pro- rumours have coma from somewhere in [Ber-
With her Their decision was precipitated by the
digious facility for adaptation. lin, but where these fabrications originated
know how to news that three American merchantmen had
face to the enemy, she will can not be ascertainel clearly. been sunk by submarines.
adapt herself to reforms which her safety Accordmg to a dispatch from Washing-
requires and how to forge new arms while LateT.
;
ton, munition factories in the States
fighting."
The railroad agreement has been signed
are feared to refuse to grant priority to
by the managers and representatives of the
The French press sees the Tsar's disap- government order* placed with them and
union men. It grants an eight hours' day.
pearance from the political scene with a also to demand unreasonable prices.
and recalls the ser- "Nichinichi." Most of the provisions of the Adamson Law
certain feeling of grief,
stand even if the Supreme Court declares
vices rendered by him to the Entente cause,
the Law unconstitutional.
and the great initiatives taken by him in THE LUSITANIA ATROCITY
the past, and foremost of all at The Hague
Congress. KOKl 8AI-HAVA3
THREE AMERICAN STEAMERS SUNK
The French press is unanimous in com-
Paris, Mar. 18.— The "Journal de Gene-
menting favourably on Russian events. M. KOKUSAI -REUTER
ve" has the following remarks anent the
'Alfred Capus writes in "Le Figaro" : "No
doubt is possible regarding the nature of
breach of diplomatic relations Mar. between
18. The London,
American —
China and Germany Germany was fore- steamers Illinois and City of Memphis have
:
'
'

the revolutionary movement. It is na-

most in the foreign trade with China. The been sunk. The latter was sent to the bottom
tional and patriotic in its origin as well as latter was one of the three great exotic ter- by gunfire and part of the vessel \> crew has
in its outer, rrying. All men suspected of ritories, over which Germany had dreamed not yet be<m landed. Another American,
having endeavoured to hamper intensified to establish domination. Morocco and Asia steamer, the Vigilancia. has been' torpedoed
war are violently set aside. Germany will Minor wer e the others. And now America M-ithout warning.
have thug awakened up in all races the is endeavouring to utterly destroy Ger-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
powerful instinct of conservatism. She will many's last ambitions outside of Europe.
succumb through unanimous revolt." The torpedo'ng of the Lusitania has pro- London, Mar. 18. Submarines have sunk —
M. Gustave Herve in "La Victoire" says: duced terrible consequences which nobody three American freight steamers. The City
in Berlin had been able to foresee. of Memphis;, the Vigilancia and the Illinois.
'

"What new forces there will be for the

Russian Army, which, henceforth will have O n March 14, the editor of the "Koel- Forty-aight members of the crews are miss-
behiivl it modern, honest, patriotic admin- nischp Volks Zeitung" wrote "If China ing from the Memphis and the Vigilancia.
:

istration able jo supply profusely material ranges herself on the side of the Entente, The crew of the Illinois were saved. The
and ammuniton And what enthusiasm in
!
it will have great economical importance. Memphis and the Illinois were en route lo
its ranks, when officers and soldiers will Considerable German assets will b e lost. the. United States i n ballast. The former wa«
feel over them the great enlivening breath The object at stake s to strike a mortal sunk by gunfire. The Vigilancia was srink
i

blow at our commerce." Avithout warning.

of liberty!"
 TUB .JAl'AN WEEKLY MAIL V. I**i'.t;«tt.f -J 189

VOICES OF THE PRESS revolution is di Huron t from similar events in the country, but the piwpcv vmvna of
of tho past. The majority of the Russian transportation to distribute it equally to
THE REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA people, uud especially those living in the all parts of tho country, is not yet es-
Since the outbreak of the present war, districts near ho German border have a
l

tablished in Russia, and whfile in ono

many internal disturbances huvo hap- deep hatred for the Teuton race, and tho locality thereis an over production, in tho
cause of the present war being a conflict
pened among the Entente powers, but they other, the people Miller from inability to
between the Teutons and Slavs, it was
were not so serious as the recent revolu- commonly believed obtain food.
that as long as the war
tion in Russia. The revolution in Russia continues, (hero will be no revolution in
The now government should endeavour
to enable the import of food stuffs from
did not break out spontaneously, says the Russia, but the pro-German otKcials did nations and
Other constmet railways and
"Yorozu". .The Russian publie has de- not realize this condition and endeavoured other means of I transportation to carry
to obtain their personal gains, bringing
j

sired the ahsoluto destruction of the Ger- food.. If the new government, fails- to
the present revolution upon themselves and
satisfy the people by giving them sufficient
man militarism ever since the beginning the nation.
food equally throughout! the nation, another
of the war, but among the Peers, officials Tho
paper regrets that the Imperial disturbance will surely arise before long,
and others, there were many who were Court of Russia is reported to have been and if such a revolution starts again, it
attacked by the revolutionists, but it be- will be more fierce than the one Russia had
pro-German. It was because of the pro-
lieves that it was merely a plot used in a few days ago. Consequently;, the "Jiji"
German elements in Russia that the in- order to destroy the pro-German power. declares that tho problem of distributing
dependent peace conclusion between Rus- The "Yorozu" is confident that the general food to the people is one of the most im-
sia and Germany has been so often dis- public of Russia has no enmity against the portant questions to bo solved at once by
cussed. Imperial Court. the new government.
The peers and the public have been al- However, the happening of the revolu- The next item that the "Jiji" regards
ways standing for two different principles, tion at this moment is regrettable, and important in the present' situation of Rus-
and the situation became very dangerous. Germany may attempt an attack on Russia sia, is the possibility of the rise of tho
At the end of 1916, a certain pro-German while the condition in Russia is not set- reactionists. However the paper hopes that
Russian killed an anti-German Russian, tled, but as Germany has not yet started those burejaucratb who have been thrown)
and M. Protopopoff, the Minister of 'the such an attack, it is not likely that the down from their seats of power by the
Home Affairs shielded a pro-German of- German forces will attempt to take the revolution, will not take any reactionary
These facts angered the publio opportunity to enter further into the Rus- movement recklessly, considering the na-
'
fender. j

of Russia, and even a movement to oust sian territory. But the paper thinks that tional situation and the effect of such an
i

the pro-German cabinet members was start- it will be necessary for Russia to be well action in the development of the European
ed by Parliament. prepared for any atftack from Germany. war.
History tells that in almost all cases of
However the group of the Peers made The Japanese Government is not re-
revolution, there rises the reactionary
M. Protopopoff remtin in his position, de- garding the revolution .as a serious affair,
movement. The bureaucrats who enjoyed
spite the fact that the Minister of the but the "Yorozu" declares that the present
Home Affairs was the centre of criticism Russian revolution should not be slighted, power in the Russian Court and Govern-
ment for many years, have been thrown
by the public, and appointed Prince Goli- and if the government maintain such an
down, and many of them have been im-
tzin as the Premier. Consequently the opinion, they will some day r egret it. Since
prisoned, in the present disturbance, but
majority of the public began to entertain Russia joined the Entente, the love of
it does not prove that the power and
a deeper hatred against the Cabinet. freedom and justice has been greatly de- influence of these bureaucrats hasi been
Uneasiness and small disturbances were veloped among the Russians, and it is a totally destroyed. They might cause a
seen everywhere in Russia, and the Gov- tendency which cannot be forgotten by great reactionary movement
to regain their
ernment tried every means to suppress the any. power and and when such a
position,
public. When the Parliament was recent- The "Jiji" in noting that the Russian movement is pro-German ele-
started the
ly opened, the Government was unable to Emperor has abdicated and the new govern- ments in Russia will back the movement.
suppress the opposition and was obliged ment is now being organized in!
Whether such an attempt will succeed or
to close the session. Russia, says it is not proper at this
not, it will cause another disturbance in
The "Yorozu" says that detailed news moment to discuss the causes of the re-
Russia, causing riotous disorder through-
of the revolution has not reached Japan, volution and criticise the recent move-
out the nation, and such a condition will
and it is unable to predict the effect of ment in Russia. However the paper hopes
be not only regrettable for Ithe sake of
thati as Russa is one of the important fac-
the revolution upon the future of Russia, Russlia, but will be disadvantageous for the
tors in the present war, the new govern-
and the present war, but the paper believes Entente powers.
that as the -Parliamest and the Army are
ment will be speedily organized and peace Even though the Bureaucrats have such
and order restored throughout the country an ambition
the chief factors of the revolution and and influence to cause the re-
as early as possible.
their object is to destroy the pro-German actionary movement, the "Jiji" hopes that
Whatever cabinet governs the country,
Cabinet, it is undispiutable that the re- they will stop to consider the benefit of
and whatever class of people controls the
volutionary party is powerful. Judging Russia and the Entente powers, and will
government is not important to Russia at
from the fact that the Ministers of the not attempt, another disturbance. Their
this grave moment, and the foremost quesr
Cabinet had been placed in prison, and ambition and hopes should be held until
tion for the country is to keep up the mili-
the Army has taken possession of the after the end of the present war, which is
tary campaign against Germany even)
Palaces, it is evident that the revolutionary the first problem of Russia.
though the internal disturbances and!
party is winning its end. troubles confront the nation and public.
TSAR WILL RULE AGAIN?
On the other hand, if the revolution The "Jiji" says that there are two pro- However, the "Tokyo Asahi" does not
fails, the peace obtained by the govern- blems which the Russian government believe that the public of Russia will end
ment will be for only a short period, and should give their utmost attention at the the reign of the Romanof family, and
before long more revolutions will follow. moment of the change of the political thinks that the Tsar Nicholas II will
The victoryof the anti-German revolu- situation. The persons who again rule the country.
organize the)
tionists will make
the Russians more firm- new cabinet should at once endeavourThe national character of the Russian
to
ly determined to win final victory in the restore peace and order in people is characterized by its extremeness,
the country,
present war, and will be favourable for hut the most important, work and they are unable to take a middle
at the begin-
the Russian campaign. ning, is to satisfy the populace of Russia, course. At all times and in any events,
defined, although
The "Yorozu" says that the political by distributing food equally to all people. their opinion is clearly
situation of Russia is difficult for foreign- The scarcity of food in Russia has been there is a tendency that often they go too
country far.
ers to understand and in the past revolu- one of the grave problems of the
tions and changes of conditions have hap- recently, and it was the direct cause of the The "Asahi" considers that the abdica-
pened most unexpectedly, butb the present present revolution. Not only is food scarce tion of the Tsar was not made merely for
 19° *H««ttftaiii THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 24, r 17 -

•a personal abdication, but wals in order to CHINA MAKING PLANS TO DEAL that the discharge of the entire German
destroy the pro-German intiuenete in
employees
the court. When the pro-German in- WITH GERMANS in the Customs service will

fluence the court destroyed by cause no small difficulty in the handling

in is
the revolution, and a new cabinet is China severed diplomatic relations with of the Customs affairs, and the Chinese
organized to protect the freedom of the Germany on the fourteenth but it Government intends to discharge these em-
is be-
people, there is no reason why the Rus-
lieved that it will take some time before ployees when proper preparations have
s'

sians should desire the ruin of the

Romanof family. The paper believes that she will declare war. Dr. Sun, Mr. Hun made to replace them with others.
bten
merely from the telegraphic fepoi'i) of and others who opposed the rupture of The Te>Hua Bank will be allowed to
the abdication of the Tsar, to judge that diplomatic relations, are reported to be continue its business for some time. Even
the feign of the Romanof family lias ended,
keeping quiet since the decision has been in Japan it was only last September that
is premature. The paper has never heard the Cerman Bank in Yokohama was
from the mouth of the leaders of the revolu- passed by the Senate and the House of
finally closed by the Government after two
tion and the central figures of the new cabi- Representatives. However, it is believed
years since the beginning of the war. The
net that they desired a change of the form that
when the problem of declaring war immediate suspension of the bank will)
of the Government.
against Germany comes up for final dis- cause financial difficulty both to the Gov-
The news that the ruler of the future
ernment and to the public, and it is un-
will be Selected by election, may sound cussion, there will again arise a strong
likely that the Chinese Government will
strange to the people of other nations, but opposition, and consequently there will be
close the bank for some time.
the custom of electing the ruler is not-new many difficulties to be overcome before
The six German ships at Shanghai were
to Russia. The Emperor Romanof, the deciding to join the Entente.
placed under guard of Chinese sailors as
founder of the Romanof family was elect-
What attitude China will take towards soon as the rupture was decided upon to
ed by the public as the ruler of the na-
tion, 305 years ago at Moscow. Those who Germany and the German merchantmen prevent sabotage and unless the Germans
attempt destruction, the steamers will not
judge that the President of the Republican now that she has severed diplomatic relations,
be confiscated until the declaration of war
Government will be elected, from the re- is the problem that is confronting the Chi-
is made.
port that the ruler will be elected do not
know the history and customs of Russia. nese Government. The Chinese Cabinet The Chinese Government has decided
to take over the German Settlements in
As Moscow7 which" has been regarded as may have decided upon the measures to be China
at once, but there are several ob-
the centre of the Great Russian principle, taken after the rupture, but no informa-
stacles against enforcing the resolution im-
was the headquarters of the recent revolu- tion has been received as to the future According to the treaty made
mediately.
tion, the change of the form of the Gov-
attitude of China. after the Boxer trouble, the Chinese Gov-
ernment is against the desire of the re-
volutionists. The "Asahi" hopes that Eng- There are at present about two thousand ernment is not allowed to send the Chinese
troops within twenty Chinese miles of the
land, France and Italy will help Russia Germans in China., and as it is customary
Tientsin settlements. In order to take
to end the present revolution peacefully It) allow harmless and peaceful people, who
over the German settlement at Tientsii
and successfully. nave no connection with politics and mili- and keep it under Chinese control, it may
WELCOME TO CHINA'S ENVOY tary affairs to reside in the country under become necessary to send Chinese troops.
extend the similar conditions, such Germans will The Chinese Government has been
desir-
The metropolitan newspapers
ing to change the terms of the treaty, and
their welcometo Mr. Wang Tah-sieh, the be allowed to reside in China.
it is probable that it may propose the change
special envoy from China bearing the mes-
But there are many Germans who are of the treaty to the Entente powers.
sage of friendship from the President of
the Chinese Republic to H.I.M. the Em- employed by the Chinese Government, and
The German Consuls in China have
right to conduct trials of German subjects,
peror. The ''Tokyo Asahi" says that the it is not yet ful y decided what China
despatch of such a special envoy from will do with these Germans. and it is still doubtful whether the Dutch
A
repr t consuls which look after the German in-
China to the Imperial Court signifies the states that the German Customs Collectors The
terests in China will succeed to these.
friendly relations between the two coun- and Assistant Collectors will be asked to
Chinese Government is now' seriously
tries, and Mr. Wang should be welcomed resign, but those holding the minor posi-
studying the problem, as two opinions
with the highest courtesies as not only does tuns in the Customs service will be only
are expressed on the subject.
he bring the message of the President to placed under surveillance. It is believed
The Government at Peking is consider-
the Imperial Court, but he has been long
ing the steps to be taken in future, and
a devoted friend of Japan.
The apparent mission of the peace en- the details of the policy are not yet de-
The Japanese are rejoicing to receive But even when the entire
voys is to pay respect of one nation to cided upon .

Mr. Wang, and the Imperial Court, the policy is decided, it may not be able to
the other, but the "Asahr" says that tho
City of Tokyo and the public have planned carry out all the plans at once. It is not
envoys should study the sentiment and ;

an elaborate programme for his reception. likely that even though the rupture of
hopes of the people of the other nation in i

The paper hopes that this friendly attitude place, tha

order to bring the sentiment and idea of diplomatic relations has taken
I

of Japan and China towards each other the Government towards the
the two nations into one and the same attitude of I

should be kept even after the conclusion 1

China will take a

Germans residing in
of the present war. When the war ends channel. However, the spiritual
and the peace terms are discussed, it is
At the present, the situation between sudden change.
effect of the severance, with Germany will
China and Japan, makes it absolutely
evident that many troublesome diplomatic great, and the general conditions will
necessary that the people of the two na- be
questions will arise in China, and it is make China join the Entente before long.
should know each other, and co-
hoped that at that critical moment, the tions
operate in their works. The paper hopes
relations between Japan and China should DEATH OF DUCHESS
that the mission of Mr. Wang will touch PNEUMONIA CAUSES
be kept as to-day.
upon these points, and he will endeavour
Many envoys and messengers have been A telegram through the Kokusai Reuter
exchanged between Japan and China in the to bring the two people much closer in
in London on
past, and they have been all envoys of peace. friendship. When the official reception of service announces the death
Dudhess of Con-
Thursday -of H.R.H. the
But the mission of these peace envoys should Mr. Wang is ended, the paper hopes that
naught. Death was due to pneumon a.
not be restricted to the mere expression he will meet every class of the Japanese The late Duchess was H. R- H. Pr nceae
of good will and friendship. True friend- public and study the opinions entertained Louisa Margaret of Prussia, born July 2o,
ship means the assistance of the other Lv the Japanese public regarding China. 1860 and married March 13. J879. There
when difficult diplomatic disturbance hapr If the coming of Mr. Wang results only are three children of the marriage; The —
pens, and the sending of peace envoys in the mere exchange of courteous words, Crown Princess of Sweden. Prince Arthur
means far more than mere congratulation the despatch of the envoy will be mean- of Connaught. who has visited Japan on
and expression of good will. ingless. two occasions, and Princess "Pat."
 March 24, 1917 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAI I,
'T< <4<<!.fi'ttll4 '91

TROUBLE THE WIND AT

IN MR. KATO HAS GOOD TIME NOW in the Kiiksu Jap;ii„ u fought
,
|„, a -,
a
MUKDEN IS REPORT privat,. on Various Front* in Manchuria.
A story of a wounded Japanese volun- Mr. Kalo return. ( | |„
f| triumph from
A Mukden dispatch says England on whom a shower of
that General teer in hatltlefiel.l. hut ,„„, |„, iUi the mis- the 1
||

Chang Tsuo-lin, the Military Governor of friendly sympathy has been poured is sent fortune to lose both In parents and wife.
Mukden, during fh e night of the 18th sec- to the "Jiji" by its London correspondent. "lie abandoned the p thood out of des i,

retly called out 4 infantry hattalious, 2 This, remarks the "Jiji," once more shows paiv, it 3 said, and mum,, eight yearn ago i

cavalry squadrons, an artillery battery with how much our ally appreciates the ser- left Japa n for Canada as a solitary immi-
4 field gtiag aiui 1 jjuiis sf smaller calibre, vices of the gallant Japanese volunteers of grant. It is not necessary to tell how the
and a commissariat train, and ordered them whom there are now not' many on European years passed for him in Canada, but when
to march on Hsinmintung. It is rumoured batMofields. the present wa r bro'ke out he, on a sudden,
i hat the Peking Government had ordered "Som e time ago," writes the "Jiji" joined the Japanese volunteer corps in
Military Governor Chang to dismiss Gene- correspondent, "a certain lady a[ Notting- Canada and was eventually sent to the
ral Tang, Commander of the o3rd Division, ham wrote to me about a Japanese volun- front !
n Europe. He paiticipated in his-

in accordance with the terms of the settle- teer at the garrison hosp'tal there which toric battles in the Somme theatre of war,
ment of the ('luuigeli atung affair agreed she had visited a few day s before. She where he was wounded. Mr. Kato who
upon recently between Japan and the told me that the Japanese soldier cannot has practically recovered from the wounds
Chinese Government. General Tang is, speak even a single word of English so
has been recently removed to Nottingham

however, not willing to obey the com- that not only were surgeons Canadian hospital, and since I wrote
and nurses to a

mands of the central government and in- prevented from attending satisfactorily to
him first he has sent me many letters
to

tends to revolt against the Central Gov- his wants, but the volunteer himself was which are in themselves his autobiography.
1

ernment. General Feng, the Commander tormented with enui. The lady who sent I have translated into English various in-
I

of the 28th Division, is determined to as- me this letter is practically a stranger to teresting passages from h s letters and sent
1

them to th e hospital, where he is now be-

sist General Tang against the Military me she is only a friend of my hostess. ing
: I

cared for. These translations, says Mr.

Governor. Hence this mobilization. Therefore it is the more apparent how Kato, have caused surgeons and nurses to
Another Mukden dispatch states that greatly sh e sympathized with the Japan- understand him clearly and he thanks me
j

the situation in Hsinmintung has begun to
assume an alarming aspect with signs of
disquiet since the morning of the 19th. The
Japanese residents of the place have all
ese volunteer placed in this awkward situa- for more friendly and cordial treatment he-
ing accorded him in the hospital now.
tion in a. foreign hospital. After many
"A few days ago London papers printed
lines of informaton, she suggested that I stories ahout this Japanese volunteer, and

withdrawn and taken shelter in the Japan- should do what I thought proper to make this has made Mr. Kato more popular, for
ese post office. General Tang, the Com- my wounded fellow countryman a shade since his story appeared in the papers, in-
mander of the 53rd Division, has with- vitations to dinner, tea and what not came
happier.
drawn from his official residence and set- to him in showers from various quarters.
tled down in the vicinity of the Japanese
"Moved by fellow-feeling I at once wrote Many ladies and gentlemen have called on
Consulate with his troops. The authori- to theanonymous Japanese soldier at the him in the hospital with presents to in-
*

ties of the Japanese Consulate acting on Nottingham garrison hospital, and quire after his health. This kindness has
there
the order of the Consulate-General at deeply impressed Mr. Kato and made him
was an immediate response to my inquiry.
convinced of English hospitality and sym-
Mukden, requested General Tang to leave
the place and go elsewhere. General Tang The career of this wounded volunteer which pathy. I myself have met him several
is collecting carts and wagons, perhaps for remained unknown to the hospital and times and to my eyes he is always a. man
the purpose of withdrawing in the direc- others ha9 been explained at possessed of a calm and resigned spirit.
last. First of
tion of Heishanhie n after plundering the The English language is still a Balhylonish
all, hisname is Kensei Kato, age about
jargon to Mr. Kato but despite this he
city of Hsinmintung with his troops.
Owing to the turbulent situation, the Jap-
40. The life of this veteran soldier has manages to amuse his host or hostess at
anese Consulate-General at Mukden dis- been eventful. By profession he was a a tea party or dinner party given in his
patched a party of polios under Sergeant priest in honour. He is very anxious to return to
a certain Buddhist temple, and
Miyagi to Hsinmintung on the night of the the fighting at the front."
19th. The Military Governor of Mukden
has mobilized 4 infantry 'battalions, 3 ca- ures of the military governor, sent his
valry battalions, 3' mountain and one field family to his native place and coming to
artillery battery with 6 guns. These troops Hsinmintung was' secretly contemplating a
wese to fall in on the bank of the Chulieu- revolt against the military governor, keep-
ho and were expected to march on Hsin- ing in communication with bands of
mintung in the afternoon of the 20th. mounted bandits. It is said he had decid-
In ed to make an attack on Mukden at the
this connection a well informed au-
*
thority says that the origin of the trouble first available opportunity. Crusty Scale Spread All Over
between Military Governor Chang Tsou- The opportunity has come through the Head. Lost Hours of Sleep.
lin and General Tang, the Commander of order of the Peking Government, which
the 53rd Division, which according to the ordered the military governor to hand Ge-
above dispatche s seems to have reached a neral Tang the order of dismissal as a HEALEDBYCUTICURA
climax and nearly resulted in an armed means to atone for his responsibility in con-
"My little boy broke out with little red
clash, originated in the collision between the
nection with the Chengchiatung affair. spots which would run like water and form
troops of the 28th and 53rd divisions and Military Governor Chang, acting on the a crusty scale which
the police authorities of the military gov- order of the Central Government, handed spread all over his head.
He lost hours of sleep
ernor's office at Mukden, who are always General Tang the order of dismissal, when and his hair came out
at variance with each other. Efforts of the latter stood in revolt with the troops in bunches.
fchp Central government and "some influen- under his command. As the troops of the "I was advised to try
Cut i c u r a Soap and
tial mandarins in Peking at conciliating 28th Division under th e command of Gene-
Ointment, and after
tkf contending partes have all proved fu- ral Feng and a large number of mounted using one tablet of Soap
tile, and the situation has since bandits are giving support to Tang and
gone from and one box of Oint-
bad to worse. General Feng, ment his head was healed." (Signed) John
the Com- his mutineers, it is thought that the task
Higgs, 27, Castle St.. Barnsley, Yorks,
mander of the 28th Division, some time of quelling them will fbe no easy task. Eng., July 28, 1915.
nn-n i^ft Mukden and went to his divisional According to a later dispatch the troops
hfsdquarters at Kuangning with his staff under General Tang have commenced loot-
Sample Each Free by Post
With 32-p. Skin Book. (Soap to cleanse
officers and was planning a revolt against ing the city of Hsinmintung and manv and Ointment to heal.) Address post-card
thn military governor of Mukden. Gene- Chinese, both officials and private, are flee- for samples: F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Char-
ral Tang, also displeased with the meas- ing by train from the city to Mukden. terhouse So., London. Sold everywhere.
 192 SHUKttfeiKpJ THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 24, 191

TOKYO A.F.C. AND NORMALS DRAW LEAGUE FOOTBALL COMING BASEBALL

For the third time this season the above It was some minutes past the arranged
Negotiations have gone on successfully
teams have played a full 90 minutes at* time when Mr. Deveson blew nils whistle for
and the talk of the coming of the Univer-
soccer, without arriving at any decision. the start of the League match between St.
sity of California has been realized. The
On the o'th( i- occasion of their meeting. Joseph's alumni and the Tokyo A.F.C.
Keio University manager says that the
Tokyo A.F.C. won by 4-3. We apologize on the 17th. The game was played on the
expected to leave San Francisco team is
for the error in last issue which gave the grounds of the Y.C. and A.C. in Yokohama, in
the early part of May arriving in Japan
victory to the School.
kindly lent for the occasion. A very fair
about the latter part of the same month. The
Wednesdays game was just
attendance was present,, including many
as close as team will play about eight games in this
the previous ones
ladies. The Tokyo team weTe without Wood,
and quite exciting from city and then proceed to Osaka where an-
Klingen and Heaslett, Slater, Aveyard and
start to finish. The School certainly had other series will be played between the
Kinnes taking their places. The School team
all the luck and a partial referee on their
had a full side on this occasion and were con- Keio University. The Berkeley team is
side, which went a long way towards saving
siderably stronger than when they played one of the strongest collegiate aggregations
them from defeat. In the first four min- on the Pacific coast' and a tough
Tokyo last time and suffered defeat! by 2-1. tussle T3
utes, a long shot was fumbled by Duer expected. The Keio University has
On th's occasion not a goal was scored on
and put the school one up. But this put either side so that there is still some uncer- already played two games against the Cali-
Duer on his metal and he made no more tainty which team will win the cup for the fornians; one in 1911 when the Keios won
mistakes afterwards, getting his side out year. At present writing we believe Yoko- and another in 1914 when the Keios lost
of a hole on every opening. After 20 hama C. and A.C. have one more match to ffter a hard struggle for thirteen innings
minutes play, Wood kept up his average play in the League. If they win that the the score being 3-2.
by scoring a goal for the visitors. ultimate destination of the cup will depend This trip is the first of the University
This
put a lot of heart into the team and the upon which Club has the better goal average of California and in return it is expected
Tokyo A.F.C. forwards kept up the pres- between Yokohama and Tokyo. that the Keios will make a visit sometime
The game of Saturday was at no time par- next year. The year will be a busy one
sure and bad shooting alone saved the
ticularly exciting until the last ten minutes
School. Just on the stroke of half time, foi the sporting world of Japan. Just
when Tokyo on many occasions seemed certain about time the
Wood again had the goal at his mercy, the of arrival of the Cali-
to score. Two good chances were missed in
but the referee blew his whistle for the in- fornians the Far Eastern Olympics will
the first half by the Tokyo forwards and
terval In the second half, the visitors the Goddess of Football appeared annoyed, be taking place. The Keio University has
!

had all the best of the game, but failed as after that neglect, the visiting quintette declined to enter the meet and instead is
could do nothing right. At no time did the inviting the above named team. Autumn
to get past the opposition though on
an-
school forwards cause Duer much anxiety awaits with another treat to the fans here
other occasion Wood was pulled up for and after half
time Tokyo had by far the
with the combination from Missouri Uni-
offside with no less than four men
be- best of the game. The forwards, however,
versity, one of the strongest in the Middle
tween him and the goal not to mention had a day off and that is all that need be
said. West. The team will be invited by the
the ball having gone to him off a school
The teams played as advertised and, as Meiji University. Negotiations have not
player. We mention these two instances noted above, Mr. Deveson officii ated as been completed but it isr expected thai*
only a s showing what a partial referee can referee. matters will be arranged satisfactorily.
do to put players and onlookers in a bad
temper. In this case the whistle was
never sounded until Wood had got past
three of the players and only had the
goalie to beat.

MR. T0Y0HIK0 MAKINO MEETS DEATH A Double Safeguard.

IN RIOTS
When buying Worcestershire Sauce, m m
Mr. Toyohiko Makino, representative of always look for the signature in White a m
Takata Shokai, at Petrograd was shot and
killed by a stray bullet on the morning of # s
the twelfth. The details of the accident
have not yet reached Tokyo, but accord-
ing to the Takata Shokai office, it is be-
lieved that Mr. Makino was probably at
m
seme rfficial headquarters or in the vicini-l T
'ty on the morning of March 12th, when 1

hes was hit by a stray bullet,

Mr. Makino had been stationed in Ens-
sia since the beginning of the European on the Red label, and see also that the
war. and handled many war orders from
LEA & PERRINSis
1

the Russian Government. It had been his

name embossed
daily custom while in Petrograd to visit;
!

in raised letters on the glass bottle. m *

the Government offices on business affairs, 1

LEA & PERRINS' label and bottle are copied to such
and lie was on his usual round of calls, an extent that these precautions are necessary, in order to
it is said, when he found himself withiu make si-re that you are being supplied with the original
the battle scene of the revolution. and %entnni Worcestershire and not one of its many
Mr. Makino was thirty six years old, imitations.
and a graduate of the Tokyo Higher Com-
mercial School. He leaves his parents
and two daughters to mourn his loss.
V

(The Japan
Weekly Edition

No. 13]
• «GlST»K«l> AT THB H.P.O
AS A NEWSPAPER.
TOKYO. MARCH 31, 1917. Vol. I. XV.

but gradually making his way in the world

The Japan Weekly Mail
WEEKLY EDITION &CEWS & NOTES amassed a big fortune through the shipping
business and was one of the biggest tramp
EVERY SAiURDAY MORNING. owners in Osaka.
The Foreign Exchange Banks in Yoko-
hama will be closed to business on April
THE JAPAN MAIL 3rd, J'mmu Tenno Sai.
reported that the amalgamation of
It is

AND Tamagawa Keih.n and Keisei

the Oji, Keio, ?

suburban electric railway companies will be

THE JAPAN TIMES
The Summer wrestling tournament at the shortly effected with the view to facilitating
<OTH WEEKLY EDITIONS Kokugikan amphitheatre at Ryogoku, city, the traffic. It is expected that the Oji elec-
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 will be held from the 11th of Mav. tric railway company will first of all fuse
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 with the Keio electric railway company.
And then the Tamagawa company will join
The English Speaking Society of the
^SUBSCRIPTION RATES the combination while all the others will in
Waseda University will hold its Annual
Single copies . ......Sen 15 each
time follow suit.
Exercises on April 7th at the Auditorium
.
at
„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each
6 p.m.
One month ..Sen .50 Cherry trees in and out of Tokyo are im-
Three months Yen 1.50 ported to be in blossom a little later than
Six months Yen 3.00 The new medical college in the Keio usual thi s year. Flowers in Uyeno Park
One year Yen 6.00 University which will be inaugurated from and Mukoj'ma will not be fully out. it i«
next month has proved popular. Over n ne said before the second Sunday of April,
CONTENTS though the groves in Asukayama are ex-
hundred candidates have applied for admis-
News and Notes 193 sion but only one hundred will be admitted.
pected to blossom a couple of days earlier
How China Can Deal Germany's than the former two resorts. Tnes at Ko-
Death-blow 194 ganei, one of the prettiest of suburban re-
China Should At Once Declare War An exhibition of finished products of vari- sorts in Spring and celebrated for its an-
on Huns 195 ous kinds of shells, corals, pearls, whalebone, cient and magnificent cherry-trees bid fair
Japan Recognizes Russian Government 195 etc., will be held at the commercial museum to be in blossom about April 20.
Popular Orator Fears for Japan's of the Department of Agriculture and Com-
Prestige 196 merce for a week, beginning May 1, under the
auspices of the Dai Nippon Fishing Indus-
We
have received the following notifica-
Mr. X°shimura Speaks of Coming tion from the Superintendent of Foreign
Events
The European War
196
197
trial Society,
Mails: — Notwithstanding Germany's de-

claration of indiscriminate attack by TJ

Russia Hastens To Set Her House in
Order 199 The Naval training ships Yakumo and boats upon merchantmen since the 1st of
lwak: will leave on a training cruise along February, the despatches and arrivals of
How Count Witte Was Russia's
the coast of China to Singapore and
the the Siberian Mail still continue undisturbed.
Saviour Once 200
Situation Desperate in Germany, Is South Sea Islands on April 2nd with ninety- However, delay or irregularity is inevit-
201 four cadets on board. The officers and able in the present situation. The latest
Report
cadets were received in audience by
T.I.M. from London
Americo-Geinuir. Ci isis Fast Reaching arrival took 33 to 48 days
the Emperor and Empress
yesterday morn- itself that there
Head 201 or Paris. This suggests
ing. The training ships will return to Yo- Siberian
China Must Now Tak e Third Siep- is little difference between the
202 kosuka on August 3rd.
Opinion
'is Mail and the American Mail in respect
Carranza Gets Rap Over Knuckles of the time occupied in transmission.
Prom U.S. 202
Von Hintze and Party Leave Peking While twelve lighters with 48,000 bales
203 of wheat flour consigned to Formosa by
Mr. An office for examining any new inven-
at Last •

Yoko- before application for patent rights is

203 Kobei Abe, Yokohama, were coming to l ons
The Deeds of the Moewe :
th e Patent Bureau of
Poltavais Ashore
203 hama on Sunday from Tokyo in tow of the formally filed with will be established
204 steamer Chitose Maru, one of them went to the Home Department
New French Cabinet
p.m. with shortly. Th plan for thi s purpos P has
Japan's the bottom off Tsurumi about 2 e
France Pays Tribute to
been. of long standing but ha.s only recently
204 4 000 bales value 10,000 yen. on account of
Effort come to receive support from the Govern-
the breaking of a rope owing to a strong
hekad
Voices of he Press 205
The erew of the sunken lighter, four ment authorities.
206 wind.
The Late Mr. Guthrie Two offices of this kind n ported will
it is
Magnates Feast M r number, were rescued. .
in
Commercial .

be established, one each in Tokyo and Osaka

Wang-Tah-Sieh 206
and will undertake to examine new mven-
Coming W.C.T.U. Convention 206
207 Mr. Rokuro Harada, a shipping million- t ons to prove r hei r
usefulness and perfect-
Prize Day at Foreign Language School Osaka, has proposed to donate suggestions
207 aire in ing? for the purpose of making
Preparations Made For May Olympia to Osaka prefecture on condi- be
207 150,000 yen to the inventors as to the points to
Engine-Driver Meets Death in Tunnel
208 tion that the
money be spent in the training improved upon. The new institutions, M is
The New Factory Law The father of Mr. Harada who have been promised Government snb-
208 of seamen said,
Uncle Sam Doubles Poll Tax September started life as a stoker, s'die? for the r
:
maintenance.
died last
Science Laboratory to be Eredted Soon 208
 7
194 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 19 1
3

HOW CHINA CAN DEAL GERMANY'S with some explosives, and th e engine room China's own discre/tion and
no foreign
DEATH-BLOW has been completely wrecked). At the countries have any right to meddle in that
same time, the Japanese warships Toba, respect.
Now that Chiaa has severed her dip- Sumida and Fushimi, which were intern- To sum up, th e only way to crush Ger-
ed at Shanghai soon after the outbreak of man eouiniercial superiority m China in
lomatic relations with Germany the next)
which Germany is no second to any for-
step she has to decide is the declaration war -between Japan and Germany, will be
of war 011 Geimaay and siding with the
aimed and detailed in the South China eign power and is dest ned to .attain further
waters and particularly on the Yangtze- and g.eakr development, is to destroy the
Entente Powers. The question whether. kiang,
for the protection of Japan's trade foothold of German economic activity ia
.

China will slop at breaking with Germany interests and the lives of
Japanese residents China at the present moment, for which
without going the length of declaring war, in those regions, for which
purpose three purpose Chma's participation in th e war
as in the case of the United States, or warships belonging to a certain
steading on the side of the Entente Powers will of-
whether she will declare war on Germany squadron in hom e waters will be d spaiched fer a fair opportunity, an opportunity
and actively side with the Entente Powers to those waters as reinforcements. never to be missed and never to be regain-
still remains unsettled, latest informations China 'b participation in the war as a ed if missed. Should China joia the En-
from China casting no light as to the de- member of th e Entente Powers will spell tente Powers, she will at once become party
'velopment of the situation. The question doom to the fat e of the German influence to the resolutions of the allies' economic
has apparently mad-e bo progress yei to- deeply implanted in various paits of the conference at Paris and hold herself bound
wards final settlement, perhaps owing to republic and will clear the track for the by fh e resolutions passed by the conference.
:

In which event China w 11 take measures

the dissension of views and opinions on establishment of the rights and interests of
the Entente powers and especially of to positively bring upon Germany all eco-
the subject, which has since evoked many
Japan, in economical interests in particu nomic pressure by prohibiting th e trading
pros and cons among Chinese statesmen-
lar. One scarcely need dwell upon the im and communications of Chinese with Ger-
and politicians in and outside the govern-
mense field of activity of German com- mans. China can stop th e payment of the
ment. Dr. Sun Wen, Mr. Tang Shao-yi, merce and industry in China, which is too balance of the Boxer indemn tv amount ng
Dr. Wu Ting-fang, the Foreign Minister, well known to make especial ment'on of to 145,500,000 dollars to Germany and
and other influential statesmen are known here. First of all, the rupture between Austria, and the payment of political, rail-
•as strongly opposed to the idea of China's China and Germany will sooner or later re way and industrial loan^ du Germany
taking such a strong stand as to declare suit in the driving away of Germa(n in to the total amount of 264,040,000 dollar,
war on Germany and to assume openly a fluence in China's administrative affairs, in or suspend the business of the Deutsci e-
China bank which has been actively carry-
hostile attitude by identifying herself with which hitherto the Germans held an import-
ant part and preponderant sway. The ing on various investments in Chinese com-
the Entente Powers. Such measure they
meroal and industrial enterprises with a
think will involve China into a disastrous number of Germans employed in
various
departments of the Chinese government! is capital of 7,500,000 fcaets s nee 1889, or
:

vortex of war, and only serve to plunge the

very large Though no accurate calculation adopt a tariff war pol'cv on Germany.
republic into a serious national calamity By .adopting these and such measures of
is availabl \ according to the latest investi-
and eventual ruin, and according to their
gations, the German officials in the service economic pressure. China will be able to
opinion, it is more for China's welfare annihilate all German cmime-eial and eco-
of the Chinese government comprise 5 mili-
and happiness that she should stop at tary office n-, 39 civilians, 202 Customs of- nomic influence so strongly implanted in
merely severing diplomatic relations with ficials, and 90 other officials including min- China. Over 230 German commercial es-
Germany after the example of the United ing engin ers, railway experts and salt ad- tabkshments in virion* par!s of China in-
States. This is believed to be the opin- ministration officials, making a rough total cluding many large German trading firms-
Shanghai, Tientrin. Hankow and other
ion shared by Dr. Wu Ting-fang, the For- of 336. Of course, the above figure does not! in
places, will thu s be doomed to bankruptcy
eign Minister, who is reported to be come up to the exact figure there being some
and compelled to close their doors, leading
strongly determined to retire from the decrease ow'ng to the fact that some of the
to the final wiping out of th far-teaching
portfolio of foreign affairs, supposedly be- number have since left the government ser-
German commercial svs'em and organs in
cause of 'i he difference of his opinion vice, this being especially the case with mili- the entire length and breadth of China.
which is not in accord with that now gain- tary officers. Among the number given are Germany has hitherto, prior' to the out-
ing ground among the members of the included Major Jinkermann. formerly ad- break of the present war, been the chief sup-
cabinet and other influential statesmen. viser to the President's office, and Captain plier of arm* and ammunitions to China,
True, the opinion of most of the influenti- BreihofM, formerly instructor of the army which trad? Germany has all but monopoliz-
officers' training school, who both decamped
al Chinese statesmen, both in and outbid ed for many years. Even since the outbreak
the government, is inclined in favour of from China and escaped into India and of the war, quite recently Germany has sup-
Turkestan or Turkey some time ago. Again plied Ch na with Mauser rifles, Krupp
j

China's joining the Entente Powers as a|

anion? the Customs officials, some were ar- quick-firing guns, Marsin mountain guns and
participant in the war. According to onej
rested by the Japanese army in the Tsingtao
version, China hesitates to make up her Maxim machine guns and oilier firearms,
campaign and are detained in Japan as together with ammunition. The quantity of
oaind about the question, because she is
prisoners of war.
I

Except those few ab- the guns and ammunitions supplied by Ger-
doubtful of the true intention of Japan sentee--, the above fisrure is the nearest ap-
many has been by no means insign ficant, the
and is under the vague apprehension that t:r0 ach 'to tire exact figure that obtain The value of the supplies amounting to upward
Japan does not like China's joining the greatest ncrcentasre of the German offieTats
of 3,000.000 yen for the three years between
Entente Powers and will oppose her part- employed in the government servic? of 1911 and 1915, and adding to that figure the
icipation in the war as she did the year China, is found in the maritime and other quantity of the ordnance secretly supplied
before last. Still the trend of the develop- customs offices, where even atJ present there and, therefore, not included in the customs
ment of the situation tends to indicate the are numerous Germans whose numerical ni- returns the total will exceed 5,090,000 yen.
unavoidability of her going a step further perioritv by far surpasses the number of The following comparative figures of the
and taking the measures already decided otheT alien emr.loves and ranks only next to arms and ammunition suppl ed to Chin.i by
'

the Chinese officials. Such beim? the cas>, Germany and Japan between 1910 (The year
upon, though informally. j

if the service of those Germans are d'spensed

In the event of China's practically join-I when the first revolution broke out) and 1913
with and thev be replaced by Japanese and is taken from the annual report V>f tihe
ing the Entente Powers and declaring war
ciu Germany, which from all indications other nationals it will open up the way for Chin ^e Maritime Customs:
seems to be but a question of time, the Ger- the advancement of interests of (foreign Imported from Imported from
man gunboats Fatherland and Otter, de- powom other than Germany in Chinese ad- Germ anv. Japan.
tained at Nank ng, and the gunboat Tsing- ministrative affairs, in which Japan will also
:
Yen Yen
ta<». detained at Kuangpo near Canton, will
have a proper share. This is one of the 1910 2.279 000 143.000
no doubt meet the same fate as the Ger- good effects to be brousht about bv China's 1911 1.4 jo 000 1 103.000

man warships Prinz Eitel Friedrieh and Joining the Entente Powers in tbe< war. 1912 4,536,000 1.959,000
Kion Prir.z Wilhelm. wlveh have been de- and this cannot but add to the good and 1913 5,204.000 589.000
tained on the Atlantie const of North Ame- itntpre^fs of fhp Entente Powers and securing As may he sern from the above Custom?
rica s nco the outbreak of the war.
;
(A their foothold in China, in politflrwl stflfnf- returns, the import^ from Germany have
Tongkong dispatch reported that a few ficanee. As Te?ardB the disnoc-d f th* (W- been op the increase year after vear, show-
days ago the crew of the gunboat Tsingtao mnn set^pmenfs in Tientsin, Hankow and ing bv far the greater d spartv ove r the
;

at Kuangpo attempted to blow up the ship other places, the matter wilt be decided at figur; s of the import^ from Japan. Of
 March 31, iy»7j 1HK JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 105

CHINA SHOULD AT ONCE DECLARE I lie existence of : uull obstacles us extra- JAPAN RECOGNIZES RUSSIAN
territorialityand settlements. This is one
WAR UN HUNS of the reasons why China must declare war
GOVERNMENT
against Germany without slopping at the
Mr. Liang Chi-ehao, one °* the fading mere rupture of diplomatic rel&Uoos. More- The Japanese Government on Tuesday
figures i n political circles in China, whose over, Germany's reply to China's note of night sent telegraphic instructions to Vis-
utterances on home politics »*e oi' weighty protestation? against her dechuation of 1111
importance re the present politiocU situa- restricted submarine wail'are was couched count Y. Uchida, the Japanese Ambassador
tion in China, published his opinion touch- in very arrogant and hnughtv terms. Not in Pctrograd, to notify the Russian Foreign
ing the Chino-Gei man relation in the Pek- only did Germany insult China's dignity
Office that Japan formally recognizes the
ing press on March 26. Mr. Liang Chi- in her reply to China's note, but. she also
chao strongly advocates the necessity oJ disregarded China's kindly advic e by ig
new Government of Russia. The decision
China's declaring war on Germany, which noring her protestation and carrying out was reached at the regular Cabinet meeting
drastic measures he urges shall be prompt her threats of unrestricted submarine war- on Tuesday. The text of the
notification to
Iy taken for 'the maintenance of China V fare. Thi s forms another reason why Chin Russia was made public on Thursday.
1

prestige and' bo save her national dignity. is called upon to declare war on Germany.
M. Krupcnski, the Russian Ainbats
The purport of his article published in the China must declare wat against Ger- sador, when he visited the Foreign Minister
Chinese prefiB ma\ he summarised as fol- many
and act promptly n do.ng so. The i

lows :
view that China had better declare war on Viscount I. Motono recently assured Japan
Some people are of the opinion that China Germany titer the Entente powers have of the new Russian Government's desire to
need not declare war on Germany com- recognized her counter-proposals for sidino
maintain the existing friendly
paring her relations with Germany with with them in the war is a gross mistake. continue to
those between America and Germany. But The opportunity should not be missed. relation with Japan and renewed its pledges
this is a mistake, a s the relations between China need to declare war against Ger- to live up to the treaties concluded, in the
China and Germany are quite d dieient. In many for no other purpose than for the
past between the two nations. The Russian
the ease of the United States, the declara- great cause of humanity, the cause of in-
tion of war against Germany will at once ternational law and the cause of justice. As Ambassador also reiterated that Russia,
lead t the actual fighting or th e commence- to the question of ;he customs tariff revi- under the new government, would not in
ment of armed hostilities between the two sion, though it is a question of grave im- the least change her unshakable determina-
nations, and therefore America must finisi) portance to China and her cherished desire,
tion to co-operate with the Allies until they
all warlike preparations piior to declaring with the ques-
it roust not be confounded
war against Germany. Quiie d fterent is tion of the declaration of war, but it should had attained their final aims in the present
the case with China. Even if China dec- be proposed and submitted to the considera- war.
lares war on Germany, no armed hostilities tion of the powers concerned at some pro- Foreign Office officials when interviewed
necessarily follow between the two coun- per time when opportmr'ty offers itself. on Wednesday minimized the importance of
tries. In case China declares war on Germany the reactionary movement reported to have
Whereas the United States feels no in- she must also take the same attitude to-
in Rus-
convenience for the control of the Get mans wards Austria as a matter of course. It arisen against the new Government

residing in her domain because of tile ab- is not only the height of absurdity but also sia. Though the scheme to establish a
sence of any German settlements or extra- a source of grea danger to China that she republican
f
form of government is re
territoriality, quite the reverse is the case
would maintain diplomatic relations with garded by the officials as rather too radical
with China which feels no small incon- Austria after breaking with Germany. An
condition
venience to control the Germans owing to instance has been exemplified quite recent- and running counter to the actual
German ntrigue in Mexico, which of affairs in Russia, the present Government
ly by the
the gren' danger of keep- is thought able to maintain itself on a secure
course, during the wa r Germany will not too well explains
continue the supply of arms and ammuni- ing up the status quo
with Austria. foundation, at least until the convocation
tion, but.it is quite patent that after the of the Constitutional Congress which in the
present war comes to a n end Germany will THE ALLIES AND CHINA OPEN near future is to decide the question of the
again take up lire remunerative traffic in NEGOTIATIONS form of government. Great Britain, France,
military supplies. Italy, the United States, and Japan, in ex-
Not only in the supply of aims and am- the tending recognition to Russia, are supposed
It is learned on good authority that
munitions, but also in the supply of elec- siding with the to have made a critical survey of the situa-
trical, railway, and other mechanical
and negotiations re China's on tion in Russia that justify them in the con-
hardware, Entente Powers in the war are going
eng neering supplies, as well as
between the fidence that the new Government will be
,and making due progress
metal manufacture and sundry goods, Ger- Great Britain, Japan, France, able to lead the nation along the right
ministers of
many has occupied a very prominent posi- on paths without b ing hampered by any
Russia, Italy Belgium, and Portugal
tion in the trade with China, holding the Dr. Ting-fang, Wu the reactionary obstacles.
first place in some goods and
second place the one side and m
j

Chinese Foreign Minister, on the other,

in the rest where she was outwitted by Meanwhile the Chinese Govern-
Peking.
another foreign power. Without going to China, which are believed to leave room
opened negotiations with the En-
i

m the ment has

the length of showing the figures through the Chinese enough for amicable settlement.
tente Governments
i

customs returns, let it suffice here to say that But what proves to be a standing block
Ministers accredited to those countries
re- I

in the import trade of China, Germany has to a satisfactory solution of the

negotiar
garding China's counter-proposals or con-
taken aboirt 7/100 of the total volume of participation in the war on tions s the question of the customs tariff
To be more precise, ditions^ her
j

her import trade. Mr. revision. At first, the Chinese Government

the side of the Entente Powers. |

about 27 years ago the volume of Ger- proposed a n increase of IV2 per cent.,
Chang, the Chinese Minister in Tokyo,
it
both exports and 3i/ per cent, to
many's trade with China, negotiations with namely an increase from 2
is carrying on
I

37,700,000 is said when Entente Powers

imports, wa s something like
Government on the same sub- 5 per cent., but the
the Japanese of agreeing to Chin**
;

marks (18,900.000 yen) while the figure home Government. showed an intention
204,200,000 marks in 1912. In ject by order of hi s Chin se Governmenf seized
swelled to proposal, the
m The Chinese proposals, coveied by the quite recently pro-
fine Germany has held the seventh
place fhe opportunity and
pending negotiations between the Japan- cent., with the
the export trade with China and the fifth Minister, posed an increase of 4 per
quite ap- ese Government and- the Chinese to propose the abolition
place in import trade, but it if? payment of th e balance apparent intention
s em to include the
parent that German trade influence in tariff late and the hkin tax
Boxer indemnity, the cancellation ,.f the reduced
China is o r rather has been on the steady of the
between according to the provisions of the Anglo-
attain further of the treaties or agreements 1902 and propose a fur-
incnase, and is destined to Chinese treaty of
are conducive to m
If Japan and China that 12 per cent, standard
increase and development in future. the ther increase to a
rapid growth China, or ar e thought, as such, and have grave bearings
efforts be made to check this This will
pre- increase of the Chinese
custom tantt. a= future.
of Japan as well as
all
of German commercial influence, at the payment upon the interests
future pre- regards th P postponement of the seriously menaee the
sent moment, and thus nip the objection powers interested and
there seems to be no particular In
ponderance of German commercial and the Japanese Government,
economic interests of those powers.
the part of the
economical influence n China i n the bud great these circumstances, it is observed thaf
it or,
again does there seem to be any
i

surely add. in no small measure, to nor powers will not easily consent to the pro-
will the partial nullihca-
oppor- difficulty relative to Government.
the (level opment of Japan's trade Japan ana posal of the Chinese
between
>rov of '
some treaties
tunity with China.

196
POPULAR ORATOR FEARS FOR
JAPAN'S PRESTIGE
Amidst the din and turmoil of the elec-
tioneering campaign in which the country Phrenological Society, is a
is now envolved many interesting incident's of both astrology
ar« daily reported from the provinces with
the gradual approach of the election day
fixed for April 20th. Among them cases demise of Francis Joseph, the late Aus-
of violation of th e election law and inci- trian
dental reguiations fo r the control over the
election campaign prominently figure, many
canvassers and franchiseholders having curate.
been prosecuted or arrested in various pro- leading Tokyo papers, Mr. Yoshimura has
vinces. Some them have been brought
of
under the clutch of law on account of the augured the development of the situation abloom
infringement, of the regulations for the in Europe, China and Japan in 1917.
control of the election campaign on the
charge of having treated others or having divines
been treated to lunch or dinner or havting
present war of which there are no hopes "bon voyage" to the field of their future
sent or received some petty presents, which
acts are regarded as constituting cases of
bribery and subjected to rigorous prosecu-
tion by the faithful servants of the law.
Quite remarkable ig an incident which oc-
curred at the town of Ibimachi, Gifu pre-
fecture, on Friday afternoon, and which
probably involved the loss of a precious
human life through the old fashioned cus-
tom of harakiri. It was committed by a
patriotic policeman as the result of sudden
emo'ion and an outburst of patriot c zeal.
Mr. ¥' .ukai, the leader of the Ko-
kumin-to party and perhaps the most
popular politician of the day, who is
touring for political purposes in that prefec-
ture like many other leaders of political
parties who are busy in various provinces
to assist in the election campaign of the
candidates of their respective parties,
made a speech at a political meeting held
at that town on Friday afternoon. The
capability of Mr. Inukai as an orator and
the strong power of his elocution are well
known facts, which we need not dwell on
here. The
oral or addressed a large as-
semblage of franchiseholders with his
usual eloquence full of patriotic enthu-
siasm, and from the political pulpit pour-
ed forth impressive utterances and preach-
ings mainly dealing with the diplomatic
crisis of the empire and the imperatiye
completing the national
necessity of
defense of the country
The speaker alluded to the question of
the settlement of peace terms after the
national struggle, and pointing out the weak
diplomacy and unreliable stability of the
present ministry he questioned with em-
phatic doubt whether the government was
equal to the weighty task of properly steer-
ing the ship of state and successfully work-
ing out the destiny of the empire in such
a delicate s tuation.
:
Further he doubted
whether the government would be able to
mamtain the dignity and prestige of the
country in case Japan should be compelled
to return Tsingtau and the southern islands
now under her occupation as the result of
the coming peace conference. He denounced
the folly of the goverment and the two
hostile parties, the Seiyukai and the Ken-
s n ikni who are eager indulging in useless
political strife at the stake of the welfare
of the nation, quite forgetful of the grave
and critical situation the country would have
to face before long. The audience was one
and all moved and deeply impressed with the
high sounding spooch nrirl strong reasoning
of the orator. A young police officer who
was present on duty, was so greatly impress-
«
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, [March 31, 1917
MR. YOSHIMURA SPEAKS OF COM- SAGE OF
WASEDA GREETS SALVA-
ING EVENTS TION 0FFICE p S
Mr. Ryodo Yoshiniura, of the Tokyo
The nineteen Salvation Army officers
noted student from America, under Major Soltar, who
and craniology.
On are going to China to reinforce the Salva-
January 12' last year he predicted the
tion army workers there and who arrived
at Yokohama by the Empress of Asia, paid
monarch, and eleven other happen-
a visit to Marquis Okuma at his Waseda
ings which prophecies have all proved ac-
residence o n Wednesday morning, accom-
For the "Yorodzu," one of the panied by Colonel Yamaniuro. The party
wa s entertained with tea and lefresh-
ments, amid the early spring flowers
in the green-house. Marquis Oku-
ma received the guests in person and wel-
To cite some of his prophecies, he comed tlie figh;er 3 of th e spiritual world in
_
that if the Kaiser continues the his usual cheerful manner and bade them
for German labours in the following
final victory, calamities,
dis- words:
asters and what not occur in Ger-
will
"Tho great powers of the world are
many in rapid succession to bring him to engaged in the war and the world itself
ruin, but if he be convinced of his errors is in a chaotic condition with the great in-
he will at least escape from ruin. The ternational war. The situation bics to be-
abdication of the Kaiser, however, is in- come worse and even the United States,
evitable at any rate, according to the known as the great lover of peace, is go-
astrologist. ing to take up aims against Germany, and
plunge herself into the vortex of the tita-
Next month President Wilson will act
nic struggle. At this moment, and in the
as a mediator between the Allies and Ger-
many and there will come a gleam of midst of the echoes of war resounding in
almost all parts of the world, it is a matter
hope for the restoration of peace. The for great satisfaction
as well as great joy
Germanic allies will make some conces-
to know that the youthful officers of the
sions in the discussion of peace. During
Salvation Army, which is the conqueror
Juno representatives of the belligerents
of the spiritual woild, are going to China
will meet formally to discuss the peace
to start a great religious campaign in
question and August and September will
the vast fields of that country.
witness the satisfactory acceleration of the
It is, indeed, an admirable work and
restoration of peace in Europe. The courageous ateinpt.
f eate
f*
™ world has ever seen will Booth,
The late General
the great founder of the Salvation
bus in all probability come to a close army, when commencing his noble work,
before the end of September, 1917. selected the East of London as his first
In China, serious internal disturbances field. East London was at that time the
will break out probably in August or darkest quarter of England. That you, the
September, as the result of which sympa- voung officers of the Salvation army, are
thizers with the former Manchu court will going to China to lead your campaign of
power The restoration relig'ous propaganda is just like the early
m
,
gradually grow
;
of the Manchu Dynasty to the throne of career of your great commander, who
China will be on the lip of many Chinese chose such a place as Eas' London for be-
ginning his noble work, and in doing so
politicians, who will gradually come to
you are acting with the same spirit that
advocate the restoration, and in December
guided your great leader."
a great change will take place in the form
The laudatory speech of the Marquis was
of the Government of China. The ever- followed by a short re-ponsorv address by
green question of the Sino-Japanese in- Colonel van Groot. who in a few well
timacy will be materialized only after chosen words cmcHally thanked th Mar-
this. quis for his hosjytnli'y. The party took
The relations between leave at half pa^t eleven.
Japan and Rus- They vi«ited the
and friendship, Salvation TTome for tho S ck at Nakano in
:
sia will grow in cordiality
» afternoon. Th, party left for China OB
and another agreement 'binding the two f
Fridav departing from Tokyo station bv
powers will come into existence withm
the 4 p.m. train.
this year, as the result of which the whole
of Saghalien Island will be ceded to Japan!
'
by Russia. to tne result of the parliamentary
In the political world of Japan colli- General election to be held in April 20,
:
the Seiyu-kai party will come out victori-
sions will take place between the Govern-
ment and the House of Representatives ous with the consentient decrease of the
the Kensei-kai, the Kensei-kai M.P.'s. The Xokunnn-to
party
with result
the that
majority party, will irremediably suffer, jwill increase the number of its parliament-
The tide of the political sea therefore will ary members as the result of the election,
In conclusion Mr. Yoshimura predicts
turn in favour of the Government parties.
immm—mmmmmm,wmmm—m—mmm
"
——
mmmmm the appCarnnCO of TWO great statesmen 1U
, .,
embodied
n „
m
,
ed it appears with he patriotic enthusiasm
the speaker S utterance, that h e
hl
'.
Q e Uih the
^
Japan in the near future. These states-
^ ^^ J
re prescnt with great popularity
npse officialdom j^
hastened back to the police station and sud-
and non-officialdom, and wtll contribute
denly unsheathing his sabre ripped open his
abdomen. The policeman is reported to have $*ard manoeuvring 'he barque of
•
state
been so badly satisfactorily after the conclusion of the
injured that his life is de--
paired of. European war.
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March 31, 1917 the japan Weekly mail

ZW/f EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FtiQtiT to Peronne
]
i
s swinging around to-day like havo occupied a general lino from AilH.ta
the .alteration in the position of the small
to south of Chauny. All positions readi-
KOKUSAI-HAVAS hand of a clock whan ij is changed from
ed havo been solidly organized. Con-.id.-r
9 bo 4:80 o'clock.
Paris, Mar. 19. -The German retreat, The Germans have fallen back behind aWopfcOgresa was made at night north and
which had been started in only 0110 sector north cast of Soissons and on the right and
Bendecourt. which is nearly (,n miles south-
left of the Loan road. The- French have
of the Ancre, was transformed yesterday in- east of An-as and only two miles from the
mai,, road to Cambrii. taken ten more villages.
to a general tottering ol' enemy
-the entire
A review of the situation on tho western KOKUSAl-ttBUTEtt
forces along more than a 130-kilometre from
front show s that the question of where the London, Mar. 22.—The French lore d r
from the centre.Tins freed 2,000 square Germans will make a stand against their passage on Wednesday morning, east of
kilometres of French territory within one pursuers is si ill unsolved, but. indicat'ons Ham, at two points on the Somme Canal.
day. Despite the brevity of the oilieial com- seem to point to a line covering Cambri 1. In the face, of a vigorous resistance, they
muniques, it it- probable that the retreat Saint Quentin. La Fere and Laon. drove back the enemy from the outskirts
has not come to an end yet. The Rapaump ridge was the last natural of Clastres and Montecourt. The majority
The French having taken Nesie, the Brit- obstacle covering Cambrai. Miles of level of the villages are burning in the region
ish joined them 10 etl'ect with ihem an agricultural country now face the British,
j
of St. Quentin. The French made progress
alignment and junct on. Ju this does not Imply that fortifications
j
t
north of Tergnier and gained considerable
Along the whole front oi attack, the fl not exist in. this territory,
1

ground north of Soissons. There has been

cavalry and light detachments are pursuing; kokusai-reuter much fighting and several lively actions.
the enemy with Vigour and maintaining
close contact with the
London, Mar. 20. A dispatch from
German picked Reuter*s correspondent
— The majority of the reconquered villages are
Br tish Head- at in ruins.
troopsi whoare employed to protect the quarters in France,
on Tuesday morning,
rear of the fugitive columns.
KOKUSAI-RKUTKR
says: ''Despite equinoctial gales and rain- London, Mar. 22.— Field Marshal Sir
The Fiench movement', however, is King s-quails, we have made considerable pro-
carried on methodically and cautiously, the Douglas Haig, in his evening communique,
gress. From the south of Arras, our from says: "We advanced rapidly to the south-
more so because the German resistance is now rUng from Beaurains, through Mercatel,
j

east and ea^t of Peronne reaching points

somewhat more marked than at the begin Boirey, Becquenl], Boyelles, St. Leger,
ning, though it yields rapidly io the superi- Moiry,
ten miles to the east of the Somme'. We
Vaulxvrauxcourt, Bcgnatre; Haplin- have occupied another 40 villages in this
ority of the French organization. Hence eourt. Barastre, BoisTe-Chelle, Etricourt,
it is obvious that the enemy army, reduced
area. The enemy is developing a consider-
Moislains, Peronne to Doingt; thence along
to retreat, is morally diminished and on the Somme to Canizv
able resistance at a number of places be-
in the ne'ghbourhood
the verge of demcralizat on, which perhaps of Ham.
tween Nurlu and Arras, but his rear-
Our cavalry and infantry patiols
will prevent it from clinging, according to are active everywhere east guards are steadily being expelled from
of this line.
Marshal von Hindenburg's intent to the their positions. Our progress continues."
KOKUSAI-REUTER KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
positions of Cambrai, St. Quentin and Loan.
B e that as it may, the departments of the London, Mar. 21. Field-Marshal St — New York, Mar. 23. A Berlin message—
Douglas Haig, in his Tuesday evening com-
Oise and the Somme are on the brink of announces that an aeroplane> piloted by
munique says: "Despite less favourable
being entirely freed from any German pre- Prince Frederieh Karl, the Kaiser's cousin,
sence.
weather, we have made considerable pro-
has not returned from a raid on the western
gress on the greater part of the front of our
KOKUSAI-REUTER advance. Southward of Arras and further,
front.
—
London, Mar. 20. The French advance villages have been cleared of the enemy. KOKUSAI-REUTER
north and west of the River Oise has car- We have now passed the general line from London. Mar. —News from
—"Heavy
2'6.
the Brit-
ried them past Ham and Chauny, states the Canizy, Estrees, Enohausee, Narlu, Velu ish front reads: snow are fallg of

Paris communique of Monday. A cavalry and St. Leger." hampering operations, but our advance con-
force opt rating several kilometres north of tinues most rap dly on the Santem Pla-
KOKUSAI-REUTER
Ham has captured a German convoy retir- teau, west of St. Quentin, and very slowly
ing in ihe direction of Saint Quentin. London, Mar. 21. The French cavalry, — along a twenty miles' front south-east of
The French advance at this point has north of the Somme, have advanced to the Arras. The enemy resistance ha s been most
outskirts of Roupy. seven kilometres from active in the sector from Arras to Ypies.
attained a depth of thirty-five kilometres.
St. Quentin. North-east of Chauny, the The latter is defended by a series of strong
Detachments south of Chauny, operating
infantry have occupied Tergnier. points.
east of the Oise, have reached the line of
Northeast KOKUSAI-HAVAS "Between Ypre^ and Croiselles, a distance
the River Ailette and- Soissons.
of Crouy advanced elements have progress- Paris, Mar. 21. The so-called strategi- — of 10 miles, the Germans are holding a series
of machine-gun posts, but not much diffi-
ed along the road to Maubeuge. cal, voluntary retreat of the Germans was
About twenty small towns and villages in progress, yesterday, on a front of nearly culty anticipated in reducing thes?. In
is

fact there is already a deep bulge eastward

were liberated by the French during the 80 kilometres, under the terrible hammer-
j

of here, reaching the large village of Beaun-

day. ing of the French and British artillery.
The pursuit of th e Germans by the Brit- The capture of Bapaume, by the Bri- retzles-Cambrai, which we occupied on
ish forces further north cont nues, states tish, marks the definite fall of the last line
: March 21. Th
carried our advance to a
;

Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in his com- point 4 miles north of Ypres. It is report-
of the strongest Germa n positions in front
munique of Monday evening. The advance Bapaum e ed that the Germans continue to carry off
of the Cambrai plain. is very
guard of cavalry i s driving back the Ger- batches of young women in order to prevent
important as it is ihe rneeting place of the
man rearguards, and during the day the th e French employing them on munition
!
cross-roads to 'Arras. Peronne, Amiens and
British gained a depth ranging from two to Cambrai. These roads being cut, the whole work.
|

eight miles. Forty more vllages have been German salient south of Ar r as is endanger- KOKUSAI-REUTER
taken by the British.
|

e ^ as well as the positions near Peronne.

—
London; Mar. 24. The French force,
Within the past forty-eight hours the Brit-
1

ish have pushed the Germans off something j
like 200 square miles of territory, writes
Reuter's correspondent at British headquar-
ters in France. What was intended to be
j
Chaulnes and Noyon. between the Somme and the Oise have car-
Further south, the French have occupi- ried* out a completely successful offensive
C(q a }\ fh P villages, which have been st rong-
and the enemy, desp te a desperate resist-
ly held for two years by the Germans be- ance, has b'cen driven back on a wide front
Iween Roye and Lassigny. It, is by far for a distance ranging from two to four
kilometres north and east of 'the St. Quentin

an orderly retirement has developed into a the most important success won by the
rap d retreat, which the Germans are be-
;
French since the battle of the Marne. Canal, and nOrth-east of Tergnier. The
j

ine considerably mauled as they go.

-
French pushed detachments as far as
K OK US AT-KBTOTEB
The British front, from Arras to Nesle. heights dominating the valley of the Oise,
has now lost the character of a defensive London. Mar. 21. i
—
On Tuesday even- and the British drove off counter-attacks at
line. The front ha-; streamed forward in ing, the French, in a brilliant attack, car Aisecourt le has. Beaumetz and Vraucourt
I

an elusive contour of open warfare. The '^d Chateau-de-Savriennoi s and the Vih and progressed in the neighbourhood of
jfttest news shows hat the front from Arras lage of Jassy, east of Ham.
1
The French Eeoust and Croiselles.
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[March 31, 191

KOK UBAI-UXUTES of Econst-St. Mein, where we repulsed all day, beyond the tendency of the enemy to

London, Mar.24. —
A dispatch from Reu-
attacks. W
e also moved forward north- render resistance to which 1 have already
ward of Boiry and Becguerable." referred.
ter's correspondent at British headquarters All behind our newly advanced front,
eltates that the worst possible wintry wea-
KOKUSAI-KEUTER j

the most tremendous activity continues,

ther has almost brought the operations to a —
London, Mar. 25. Reuter's correspon-
both i n the movement of troops and the
The Germans are offering more
:

standstill. dent at British headquarters in France

construction of, and repairs to roads and
[

organized resistance* particularly along a cables that the British cavalry has occupied
railways. So far, v about 10,000 inhabitants
line running north-north-west from Bois- Ytres,
I

eight miles east-south-east of

have been left behind by th Germans dur-
Bapaume. Ytres has been a point of con- ing their retreat. They e
i

desavy, three miles west of St. Quehtin.

are mostly elder-
It is clear that the Germans want to pre- siderable resistance, standing on a plateau
ly or very young people. Young women
vent the Allies from advancing with the 135 metres high and commanding a fine between
the ages of 17 and 35 are being
same rapidity as hitherto. sweep of gently undulating country north- sent to
,
the fortress at Maubeuge as the
KOKUSAI-REUTER east, toward Cambrai. Ytres also com- Germans say if they
,
were left behind they
mands the branch railway from Vein to St. would make munitions for the French. So
—
London, Mar. 24. Opeiations between St.
Quentin.
j

they are keeping them to mak rinnr^ons

Quentin and La Ferte have now developed j
•

Th e occupation of this village and the for themselves.

into a battle along classic line?. The ;

entry into Roisel by the British cavalry are

French, following on the heels of the re-
the only definite changes on the British ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
treating Germans, foiced a passage of the
front since March 24.
Canal southwest of St. Quentin on Thurs-
The French communique this afternoon
day. The Germans then turned upon their ToFFTCTATv TO TTIE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
says that th e French have made progress
pursuers and savagely attempted to throw
Saturday night north of Grandes-Rancourt —
Petrograd, Mar. 20. .Firing and recon-
i

back 'th e French who. however, not only

in the direction of St. Quentin. They also naissances continue on the Western and the
held their ground but developed a great
advanced appreciably north of Chauny Rumania n fronts. Th e enemy south of the
I

offensive on Friday, well clearing the Canal Naroch Lak e made a gas attack.
along the east bank of the Ailette. 1

in their advance. Caucasus front. South of Bana the Rus-

The weight of the French attack seems The French communique of Sunday even-
ing states that the French continued their sian troops repulsed the Turks from a
thrown into this region, where the battle They retreuttd in the
offensive from the Somme to the Aisne. range of positions.
line at present shows a sharp salient north Pendjevin direction. In the Kermansha;i
The struggle was stubborn owing to the
of the Oise. pointing towards La Ferte. The
Germans' vigorous defence, but the French, direction the Russian troops pursued the
fields about there have been flooded. This dislodging them from their posi-
the sight of the destruction Turks,
probably due to the French progress, inflamed by
drove tions and seizing Harunabad 30 kilometres
is
wrought by the enemy, everywhere
which likewise continues across Ailette. south-west of Kermanshah. Fifteen kilo-
Th e British also threaten St. Quehtin back the Germans, who sustained heavy metres west of Ognat the Russian scouts,
back enemy
from the north-west, through Vermand. losses. The
French threw the
beyond having dislodged the Turks from their
Thus both the British and French armies between the Somme and the Oise positions, seized the village Varabi, cap-
the important position of Clastref, Essignv-
are likely to participate in possibly the
le-Grand and Hill 121. A violent counter- turing car! ridge and handgrenade stores.
greates't open battle since the Marne. Sakkis direction, the Russ'an troops,
attack debouching on the Essigny-Beay In the
KOKUSAI-REUTER in spite of the hug e snow masses dislodged
front was broken by the French fire. South
—
London, Mar. 25. Reuter's representa- of the Oi^o the French penetrated in the the Turks from Suran, seizing this point.
tive at Headquarters in France announces lower Caucy forest and reached to the out- Wliil,. pursuing the retreating Turks
the
Russian vanguards entered Bana. The
that during the past week 300 square miles skirts of Folembrav and Coucy-le-Ohateau.
of French territory, 200 towns and villages Russian troops are advancing under the
KOKUSAI-REUTER most difficult conditions. The passages dug
and 10,000 inhabitants have been restored
to France. —
London, Mar. 26. Field-Marshal Sir out in snow of about 7 feet deep are soon
Trench warfare has now along Douglas Haig, in his Monday evening com-
ceased filled up again by the raging snowstorms.
and has been munique, says: "We captured Lcconicourt
100 mi'es of the Allies' front, The troops have to pass the night in snow
holts. I n the S vas direction, 25 kilo-
succeeded by open fighting. In the mean- northward of ihe Bapaume to Cambrai
t'me, the great salient from Beaurains to road and took prisoner thirty of the enemy. metres south-west of Kalkit. Russian van-
Lie Translov has bee n absolutely flattened We drove off determined counter-attacks
post repulsed bv fir e and bayonet the ad-
out. The Germans' swing back to the north from the east and north-east. Our artil- vance of Turkish scouts.
hag changed the line from convex to con- lery dispersed a third attack. We made a A Turkish column, consisting of two
battalions with 6 mountain-guns and 3
cave. The res stance of the enemy's rear-
;

bombing attack to the north of Beau- squadrons, wa s under the pressure of the
guard is becoming more defined, running
from Ronpy. Holnon Wood. Vermand and
men
•
tz." Russian cavalry retreating from Senne to
Ro'sel. KOKUSAI-REUTER Kermanshah. but was met by another Rus*
KOKUSAI-REUTER London, March 27.—The French artillery sian C3valry detachment and turned in dis-
into the mountains in the western
Paris, —
Mar. 25. North of the Somme on dispersed forces of the enemy gathering order
direction, no road existing in this place.
Saturday. th P French drove back the enemy between Denay and Orvillers. The French
the low- The pursu-'t north-west of Kermanshah
from the outskirts of Save, where he took have made important progress in
continues. The bridge near Ma desht. we?t
;

up a pos'tion on a line in previously pre- er Coucy forest and occupied Tolembray and
difficulties of Kermanshah. was seized by th< Russian
pared trenches. The French, between the La Feuirle. notwithstanding the
troops in an undamaged state.
Somme and the Oise, following up their of the terrain and th e vigorous resistance
success, attacked and drove back th e Ger- of the enemy. North of Soissons, in the KOKUSAI-REUTER
mans a kilometre north of Grandesrancourt region of Oregny, progress has also been London, Mar. 21.— The Russian official
and Gcbercourt. On the west bank of the made, communique reads : "While pursuing the
se, between th e suburbs of La Ferte and KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE Turks in the direction of Sakkiz, we en-
:

of Vandeuil, the French seized two ad- London, March 27—Reuter's correspond- tered Turkish territory. There is great
vanced forts. La Ferte and its defences fell ent with British Headquarters in France, on the western
reconnoitring activity
into French hands. On the east bank of under date of March 23, writes
front."
the Arlette, the French made considerable The principal news of the past 24 hours [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
progress and captured several villages, on the western front is that the weather
Petrograd, March 23.— On the Western
throwing back the enemy rear-guards from has been of the worst possible wintry type, th e re-
front, in the direction of Lida, in
jh e forest of Coney. with the result that, it has almost brought
gion of the river Berezina, near the vil-
KOKUSAT-REUTER operations to a standstill.
lages Saberezina and Potashnia the enemy
field
London. Mar. 25—Field-Marshal More definite resistance is being offer-
Sir
eded, after a strong artillery prepara-
Douglas Haig, in his Saturday evening ed by the German rear-guards as they are but
tion, in occupying the Russian positions
communique says: "W e occupied Roisel, pressed back bv our advance.
It is clear
by a skilful "counter-attack, the Germans
seven mile? eastward of Peronne. Strong they want, to delay us from continuing to j

iwere driven out of the village Potashnia.

enemy detachments attacked our posHions nrogress aS rapidly as we have done since
Thev obtain- Saturday. Whilst some cavalry skirmishes : Northwest of Brodr. in the region of
al Beanmrtz^s £*nd Cambrai.
affairs betwepy Baldury, the enemy attacked the Russian
ed a footing, but au immediate counter-at- aw reported and triflinsr
posit om* but after fierce fighting was com-
We
'

made progress >no triug part-res* +her P is no appreci-

tack drove thorn out. ;

situation since yester- pelled to withdraw.

cm a front of 1% miles south-west, and west nV"' eh an we in the
 j j

March 31, 19' 7 I

THE JAPAN WKUKIA MAIJ, 199

On the Rumanian front* in tlio direc- and in tho Traviguolo valley on the front RUSSIA HASTENS TO SET HER
tion of Focsani, the enemy's acrophu.es in the Julian Alps. There have boon HOUSE IN ORDER
show an intense activity. patrol encounters oil the* slopes of Dosso
Caucasus the Djevau- and in tho Oasiua ami Visdendo valleys
KOKUBAI-WKSTNIK
On the front, in

the pursuit and on tho Carso Plateau, whom wo have Petrograd, Mar. 21.— The
Provision*!
rud ami IJagdad directions,
Government bus a manifesto
published
of (he enemy continues. taken a number of prisoners." confirming the Constitution of Finland uud
[OFFICIAL TO THE KUSS1AN lUlUASSVj KOKUSAl 1JIUKGT HEUVIOJE decreeing its application n extenso. Tho
Petrograd, Mar. 23.—Western front. manifesto grants, among other thingsi im-
[Delayed in transmission]
After a series of hayonet counterattacks in mediate, far-reaching political amnesty and
the Lida direction near Zabrezin, the* London, Mar. :i2. —
An Italian commu- also summons th e Diet to meet shortly.
Frenches, which had been taken by the enemy nique of March 22 reads: "During the A Governmental Ukase, just published,
on March 22, wore recaptured by the. night of March 20 reads: "Following the imperious dictates
to 2i attempted enemy
Russians and the pos'tion was practically of the national come ence. n the name of i

re-established. On the rest of the front fir- attacks on our positions on tho slopes of justice and in commemoration ol flic de-
ing and reconnoisanees continue. Monto Set and Monte Grocc wort; com finite triumph of th,. new regime founded
Rumanian front. The enemy artillery on rights of liberty, the Provisional
'the
plctely repulsed."
and aeroplanes are developing a great Government decrees a general political
activity near Focsani. In the Braila amnesty."
the REPORT
direction th Russian troops d slodged MR. JOHN BU CHAN'S WEEKLY The Provisional Government La.s been
enemy in the night before March 21 from ordered firstly to consider what steps are
the station H
alta Vedeni. German aero-
[ll.B.M.'s DESPATCH THROUGH KOKUSAl] to b e taken with regard to the abd caied
planes have dropped bombs on Galatz.
Caucasus front. A Russian scout detach-
London, March 23. —The movements
Tsar. Nicholas and his spouse, who has
been deprived of her liberty and placed in
of armies in France during
the the
ment penetrated surreptitiously into the the Tsarskoie Selo Palace, and secondly to
trenches near Hatvan, on the south-
past week have been of the greatest
enemy's order General Alexieff to place at the dis-
importance. Speculation is rife as to
western bank of the Van Lake, and
seized posal of the four deputies sent fay the
rush- detachment of 3 officers the.meaning of the present German strategy. Duma to Mosileff, a detachment of troop*
by a daring a
In There are indications in the form of fires
and 18 soldiers with 2 ma eh neguns. to guard the person of the Emperor.
Russian troops behind the Lues that the enemy's retreat
th L Pendjivin
.
direction, the On March 22. the Minister of Justice, M.
had may go further than the Hindenburg line;
opened fighting with the Turks, who Kirenski, will publish a Ukase, abolishi-
southern bank of the Abishirvan The intention of the Germans is conjectur-
ng the death sentence.
seized the
river 10 kilometres north of Pendjivm.
on the 16lh
In
of
able, but it is possible that 'they may pivot
on Lille. The pivot of their retreat is at pre-
Washington, Mar. 21. It is stated on —
the Kazrishir nsk direction, high authority that the United States ex-
troops dislodged the sent a point in the original line just north
March. th e Russian pects Great Britain. Prance and other na-
%ht of 16 hours, from then of Arras, and the swing of movement has
Turks, after tions to recognize the new Russian Gov-
5 naturally caused their retreat to be swifter.
position near Shares and seized Arilabad ernment within a few days. After which
kilometres from Kerind. A fight with the The depth of their retreat is greater at he t!

The southern end than at the northern. It is also the Washington Government has prepara-
Turk* near Kerind is in progress.
the enemy's resistance should he tions ready for doing so.
1

with na+i
road of the Turkish retreat is covered KOKTJSAI-RETJTEB
moKf^iLSSs. It is increasingly so at the
abandoned carts, cartridges and corpses.
On the rest of the front, the usual firing northern
ed. From
end, aud this has been fully prov- Petrograd, Mar. 21. The Provisional
the military point of view the Government of Russia has proclaimed a
—
and reconnoissances are in progress.
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] destruction of roads and railways is- per- general political amnesty and has also con-
Mar. 25.— Western front. missible, but nothing can justify the whole-
Petrograd, firmed the granting of a constitution to
the sale destruction by the Germans carried out,
Near Mojeiki, north-west of Postava, Finland. The early convocation of a Fin-
If there are any objects
Germans 'used poisonous gas, which caused behind the
lines.
nish Diet is also provided for.
Russians. Firing and beyond mere savagery we must look for poli-
ho damage to the The Russian Government has increased
rest of the tical motives. One of the most evident
scout encounters continue on the as by two milliard rubles the amount of notes
that the Germans intend it
western, and on the Rumanian
front is
may happen the the State Bank may issue.
Caucasus front. In the Hamkm
direc- warning of what to

March 18 dis- rest of Northern France. Their retire- The Government has ordered the former
tion the Russian troops on a Tsar and Tsaritza of Russia to be depriv-
position near ment from trench system is comparatively
lodged the Turk- from the
mountain simple operation because the movement in ed of their liberty and brought to the
Harir and from the Semil-Kerind
summit. Fights with the Tu-ks.
who had trenches is very dfficult to observe. Very Tsarskoie Selo Palace. General Alexieff
Miantag, were possibly the German high command believed has been instructed to place a detachment
"occupied the positions, near
that the difficulties of advance in the circum- to guard the former Tsar at the disposal
going on on March 19 th.
stances would be so. great that their troops of four members q{ the Duma, who are
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
could spread their retreat over a very con- to be sent to Moghilev, where, the former -

Khani-
Petrograd, March 25.— "In the. siderable period of time, thus hampering the Tsar is now staying.
the
kin direction, on the Caucasus, front, Franco-British offensive and enabling the
the KOKUSAJ-REUTER
Russian forces captured Kerind. Germans to regain an initiative. It is quite
Turks, before abandoning it, had razed it
clear that the delay caused by their rearguard London, March 22. In the House of —
to the ground and set fire to therums. action is insufficient for their purpose indicat- Commons to-day, following a Government

The enemy withdrew to prepared posi- ed. motion of notice this resolution was adopt-
tions near 'Harir. Firing is m progress
Th e situation in Mesopotamia and West- ed:
on the rest of the front and
the fleeing
ern Persia has continued to develop^
most "The House sends the Duma its frater-
Turks are being pursued. satisfactory. General Maude, the Britis" nal greetings, and tenders to the Russian
"Twerity kilometres west of Momsoln Commander, gives the Turks no
rest but people its heartfelt congratulations u P.on
attacked the Russian positions continues to sweep the broken columns be- the establishment among them of free in-
the enemy ,

were forced fore him northwards from Bagdad up to the stitutions, in the full confidence that they
and under pressure, our troops
positions, 3 kilo- Tigris and north-eastward up to the river will lead not only to the rapid and happy
to retreat to the next J

Diala. So far, every enemy attempt to progress of the Russian nation, but o the
metres to the east,
con- stand before him has been instantly broken. prosecution, with renewed steadfastness
"Firing and reconnaissances still
Turk forces which were consequent- and vigour, of the war against the strong-
r

The sh
tinue on the western front." compelled to retire befor e the Russians hold of autocratic militarism which threa-
ly
in Western Persia are in clear danger.
The tens the liberty of Europe."
FRONTS
ON THE ITALIAN
detachment of these Turkish forces which KOKUSAl BIKECT SERVICE
be-
was unable to escape in time by road
KOTCTJRAI TVTRECT SERVICE Kermanshah has been London, Mar. 22.—Reuter's correspon-
tween Sinna and
[Delayed in Transmission] dent at Petrograd telegraphs that the de-
broken uo and driven into th e mountains. shall b e re-
posed EmperoT and his consort
London, March 23.— The Italian com- The main body is retreating in the utmost
garded as prisoners and be brought
to the
"There has been haste by th e main pars
lead'ng down into
munique to-day reads: Tsarskoe Selo Palace.
Quanoi the Mesopotamian plains.
•considerable activity on tho upper
 —
2oo SHrams*; THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, March, 31, 1917

KOKUSAI-WESTNIK HOW COUNT WITTE WAS RUSSIA'S KOKUSAI-WESTNIK

Petrogiad, Mar. 24. —The Provisional SAVIOUR ONCE Petrograd, March 27.— The fundamental
Government has issued the following pro-
:
principles of the programme of th e new
clamation. KOKUSAI-REOTER government of Russia comprise the neces-

"The shaking of th e basis of national Petrograd, Mar. 22.—The "Bourse Gazet- sity of assiduous work and intensive or-
economy during the war being te" announces that correspondence between
liable to ganization. The absolute calmness with
bring innumerable and irreparable calama- the former Tsaritza and M. Protopoff, for- which th e provinces have joined the provi-
ties to the country, th Government de- merly Minister of the Interior, has been sional Government enabled all the state
e
clares will faithfully fulfil all pecuniary- discovered, providing proof of the Germano-
it institutions to re-start woik eight days ago.

obligations contracted by the previous gov- phile tendencies of the late Government. The Telegraphs, Posts and Railways
ernment. Namely
the payment of interest The correspondence confirms the reports of
: moment ceased their functions.
never for a
due for state loans; the settlement of Com- the efforts and adherents of the old regime The number of trucks loaded daily sur-
mercial and industrial contracts; the pay- to conclude a separate
ment of Salaries and pensions of state offi-
peace with Germany. passes the maximum attained by lia old
cials and «?o forth. At the same time, it KOKUSAI-WESTNIK regime, thus avoiding victualling difficul-
will collect rates and taxes as previously Petrograd, March 26.— The "Bourse ties. All great state administrations have
until the modification of the laws -on a new Gazette" writes that during the Russo- retained their technical personnel, thus en-
basis. Japanese war. when the outlook for Rus-
suring the routine of political organisation.
"The Government recommends the state sia was gloomy and internal troubles broko
out. Tsar Nicholas and Kaiser Wilhelm In all the villages, the police have been
institutions to practise the strictest economy
and guarantees efficacious control to further elaborated a Russo-German offensive and replaced by the militia assisted by the
this. The war entails such heavy expense, defensive alliance against France. Tsar
Nicholas showed the text to Count Witte,
local garrisons. The capital has complete-
that the Government cannot avoid certain
who was gieatly alarmed and implored his ly re-assumed its ordinary aspect. Cabs
but the new fiscal systems will be ela-
rates,
borated and the Ministry of Finance will monarch to destroy the document. The are running and all theatres, concert halls,
divide these rates according to the paying former Tsar did so.
circuses and cinematographs have re-
capacity of the different classes." The President of the Duma, M. Rod-
Th e Grand Duke Nicolas has been super- jianko, to-day received a delegation of opened. All banks are working and the
ceded in the supreme command of the troops from the active armies. The mem- Exchange here shortly re-opens and will
bers declared that they will defend the liquidate a
armies by General Alexieff. considerable amount of arrears.
Duma till the last drcp of their blood. The Moscow Exchange is already open.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Each will watchfully serve the Provisional
—
London, Mar. 26. Advices from Petro- Simultaneously with the starting of
Government and will fight to the last man
grad state that the central committee of the against: the Germans. The Deputies of the factory work, all newspapers began to re-
parliamentary representatives of the con- Duma, who visited the front, have returned appear regularly and new papers have
stitutional democrats have voted in favour here bringing back the best been founded this week.
impression.
of a republican form of government for Discipline, they say. is perfect and th of-
e
The Ministry is actually representing
Russia. ficers and men are closely united a{ ,'nwear the nation and insp ring the people to re-
;

The Russian Foreign Minister, M. Miliu- allegiance to the freed Russia. commence the'r ordinary peaceful opera-
koff. gave out a statement to the press re- tions, fully confident that the great re-
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
presentatives in Petrograd on March 22, in forms announced will be urgently ful-
which h e explains the unshakable determi- Petrograd, March 27. Yesterday great — filled.
nation of the new Government to continue manifestations occurred in the streets of
this c4y, which was gay with hying ban- The Proclamation of a Constitution for
.

the war against the Central Powers. The

ners inscribed with "Victory" and "Li- Finland, violated by the old regime, the
gist of the statement as it reached here yes-
berty," which words are mdissolubly as-
general amnesty and the abolition of na-
terday is as follows :

tional religious restrictions have been ac-

"The change of government does not af- sociated, as only victory can ensure the free claimed with en'husiasm as the best proofs
fect the foreign policy of Russia in the development of the new internal leginie.
for Russia's g eat future.
least. The Allied countries have looked Irrespective of political opinions, the na-
upon the political change of Russia with tion proclaims a war to a finish. This is

the confidence that it will help Russia to being recognized not only at the front,
ENTENTE RECOGNIZE RUSSIA
co-operate with more vigour in carrying on where M. Goutchoff is visiting and by the
the war and already Great Britain, France, reports of the Government delegates sent to
;
KOKUSAI-TCEUTER
and Italy have recognized our Provisional the different armies; it is also shown by] Petrograd, Mar. 23. The British. French
Government. My urgent duty is to secure the patriotic elan of the troops and by and Italian Ambassador^, on Thursday, con-
I
—
trust in Russ a's true conviction of the ne- their swearing allegiance to the new gov- veyed to the Foreign Office their Govern-
:
j

cessity to prosecute the present war. The eminent. It is also manifested everywhere ments' recognition of the Provisional Gov-
':

ideals of the free Russia is common with in the rear, where ad plants and factories,
ernment in Rusa'a, and asked for a formal
j

the ideals of the Allies. Russia seeks no preparing wai material, started work a reception as soon as Sir George Buchanan,
I

aggrandizement. Her object is to perform week ago more energetically than

the British representative has recovered from
her national duty in securing freedom for ever. Thus at some plants, on their
his present attack of influenza. The whole
the Slavic people under Austria's yoke in own initiative, the workmen
increased the
Cabinet will be present at the r?ception.
finishing the war, and in giving liberty to working hours. Recruits have continued
small nations. The Finland policy of the streaming into the barracks. Notwith-
U.S. RECOGNIZES RUSSIAN GOV.
new Russia is its living example; the new standing the revolutionary crisis, the daily
Government will confer autonomy in a drilling of soldiers commenced a week
broad sense On Finland. ago in every garrison in Russia, where KOKUSAI-BEUTEH,
America did not like- the old Russia but all reforms have already been published Washington. March 23.— The State De-
she has welcomed the free Russia. The by the new War Minister. They concern partment announced to-day tho formal and
American Ambassador to Russia has receiv- the internal life of the soldiers and consist full recognition of the new Russian Gov-
ed instructions to recognize the new Gov- in raising the moral personality of the ernment by the United States.
ernment and Mr. Jacob Schiff. who was soldiers by granting them more dignity
prejudiced against the old Russia now has than heretofore. Also they are free to CHINA RECOGNIZES RUSSIAN VT.
cabled a welcome to the new Russ'a. elect their own officers. All these reforms
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK have acted as a stimulant to the combative kokttsa; t)tt!fot sftjvtce
Petrograd, Mar. 27. —
The new Minister energy of the soldiers. Peking, Mar. 22. The Chinese Govern- —
of War, M. Goutchkoff has been three days
ment has decided to recognize the now Gov-
already a the *i
;
He has not only Everywere he has been the centre of great ernment of Russ'a and has 'sent instiuctions
visited the Staff Headquarters, hut the regi- ovations. The soldiers have unanimously to the Minister a* Petrograd to inform the
ments in the first line trenches, making re]) ied to hi s queries that they will gladly Provisional Government of China's readi-
1

speeches and mixing with the soldiers. die for victory. ness to enter upon official intercourse.
 ' — —

SITUATION DESPERATE IN GER KOKUSAI-UEUTKU AMERICO-GERMAN CRISIS FAST

MANY, IS REPORT Amsterdam, Mar. 88.—Following tho re-
cent statement in the Prussian Diel thai [he REACHING HEAD
grain stocks are less than generally belief
KOKU8AI DIKKOT SERVICE KOKIIHAI DIRECT HKKVICE
edi it is now announced that the bread ration;
—
Amsterdam, Mar. 22. Reports of great will be reduced by one quarter from April Washington, Mar. 21.--Tin: Navy De-
rioting in Berlin in connection with the 15. partment has asked the Wavy Yards to
scarcity of food have reached here. Tho KOKOBAi-RBUTKK submit estimates for and state the number
regiments stationed on the frontier have —
Loudon, Mar. 24. German papers eoin- of
submarine chases they are able to con-
lofi. for Berli n to maintain order.
ment despondently on th e increased hard-
struct quickly, as tb, construction of seve-
ship caused by the reduction of the hivad
The "Breslauer Volkswille," which by ration. The
"Koelnische Zeitung" bitter ral hundred is contemplated.
this time has probably been suppressed for ly comphi n s of (he conduct of the wealthy Already sixty-lour havo been ordered ia
its temerity, publishes the following de- and expresses contempt for the common the Navy
Sards at New York and Now
tails of this case: — soldiers carousing while hollow-cheeked and
under-fed children beg at thetir doors. Orleans.
Thousands of petitions a re received daily
kokusaj-heutee KOKlJSAI DIRECT SERVICE
at the Chancellery of th e Crown Princess —
Home, Mar. 24. Private reports from Washington, Mar. 22.—President Wilson
from soldiers' wives who have been wait- Germany state that the internal situation, is has called Congress
to assemble at an ex-
— —
ing >and waiting in vain for their long grave and causing serious apprehension. tra session on April 2. The President has
The Government has proclaimed a state of proclaimed that "a
overdue share in the War Babies' Charit- grave question of
siege in all principal towns ow ng to the national policy" compels
able Fund, which is under th e administra- the calling of
riots. Attempted risings have occurred al- an extra session,
tion of her Imperial and Royal Highness. it is generally believed
most everywhere. Even in Berlin the po- that it is for the
Insult ia added to injury by the fact purpose of asking Con-
pulation is threatening to demand the end gress to take action
that a certa n enterprising firm has con- regarding the state of
of the war. Somewhat' similar reports com e war which admittedly
trived to act as intermediary between (he already exists be-
from Amsterdam which, however, it is ira- tween
Princess and the petitioners, many of whom the United States and Germany.
now receive, instead of the hoped for poss'ble to confirm. The President will undoubtedly lay be-
money, the following letter : KOK U8AI-EEUTER fore Congress a n account of the German
"High honour and recognition has be- Amsterdam, March 25. —A
bitter debate submarine aggressions. Congress Is then
fallen our children's patent food through has taken place in the Reichstag on the expected to declare that a state of wa r haa
the here-reproduced communication on the food question in Germany. existed for som e time. While not a tech-
part of the Crown Princely Court Mar- Herr Kumert, a Socialist, denounced nical declaration of war, it is practically
shal 'a Department :
the Kaiser and Bethmann-Hollweg as the the same thing.
"Couit Marshal's Office of his Imperial originators of the war. He compared the A sufficient sum, perhaps $500,000,000
and Royal Hghaees the Crown Prince of
German reactionaries to the late regime in will be voted to the President to take fur-
the German Empire and of Prussia. ther steps for the protection of American
Russia and declared that he would be de-
"At your request the Court Marshal's interests on land and sea. The Entente di-
lighted if the same progress were made in
Office declares that .'s children's food has
. plomats received tho information that the
been largely used by the children of their Germany as had lately been made in extra session had been called a fortnight
Imperial and Royal Highnesses the Crown Russia. sooner than expected, with acclamation, be-
Prince and Princess, with the very best At this point the speaker was called to lieving that it presaged the entry of the
'
results. order by the President of the House. United States into the great war.
The receipt of this document naturally Herr Koch, another Socialist, complain- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
aroused anger and indignation among the
women, who, instead of procuring from the
ed of the "terrible underfeeding" of the
population, while still another, named ing of
—
Washington. Mar. 22. Governor Hard-
the Federal Reserve Banking
special children's fund the support to Diltmann, declared that the Government, Board, in an address here to-day
wlrch they ai> properly and justly entitl- as well as the workmen, is collapsing under advocated that the United States should
ed, are tricked by an advertising man-
hunger. There was great commotion. lend a credit to the Entente to the extent
oeuvre.
of a billion dollars, taking as security a
References to this unsavoury subject in
WHY AMERICAN RELIEF COMMISSION IS simple Anglo-French obligation note.
other papers have been rigorously cut out
by the censor, onlv th e headings being left RECALLED KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
to indicate the subject-matter and the rest [Delayed in Transmission]
of the eo'umns being left blank, save, in KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE New York, Mar. 24.—The Associated
two cases, for a signature. All that can
be sa'd for certain is that about £150,000
Washington, March 26. The State De- — Press correspondent at Washington says the
partment in announcing the withdrawal Government has decided that steps to meet
Which should b e available for the susten- of the American Relief workers in Bel-
the situation with Germany shall include pre-
ance of the starving children of the Kai- gium who will be replaced by a joint
paration for effective and aggressive warfare,
ser's soldiers has mysteriously disappeared.
neutral commission, gives the following in addition to measures being taken for the
KO KUS AI-KETJTER explanation. protection of shipping. It was learned after
—
Amsterdam, Mar. 22. The byelection in "In view of the fact that several relief the Cabinet meeting that there had been
Potsdam, to select a successor for Herr Karl ships have recently been attacked, without no decision as to whether any proposal to
Liebknecht in the Reichstag, has resulted warning, by submarines in flagrant viola- send military forces to Europe shall be
in an overwhelming victory for the Socialist tion of the solemn engagements of Ger- made, but both the army and the navy, as
candidate Mohring, who has been for a long many, this Government is no longer war- well as the industrial resources of the na-
time under preventive arrest. ranted in leaving Americans in territory tion, shall be made ready for any demand.
Vorwaerts, the Socialist organ, referring under German occupation." KOKUSAI-REUTEE
would be a danger-
to Russia, says that it

ous mistake if equal suffrage is not introduc-

—
London, Mar. 24. A dispatch from Wa-
TO BOOST EGYPT'S TRADE shington states that the United States Gov-
ed into Prussia during the war.
ernment has decided that its steps- to meet
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE the German situation shall include prepara-
—
London, Mar. 23. Renter learns that!
KOKUSAi-Rjinr bk
tion for effect ve, aggressive warfare, in ad-
news has been received in London from London,|
I
Mar. 21.— Sir Albert Stanley, Pr,> dition to measures looking toward the pro-
an absolutely authentic source to the effect isident of the Board of Trade, announced tection of shipping.
that the situation in Germany is becoming to-day that steps have been taken to establish The Government s undecided whether to
'
:

daiily more desperate." The position is an organization called the British Trade send an army to Europe, but its entire army,
painted in the blackest colours, and one reads Corporation. It will be given a charter and navy and industrial resources will be made
that persons, who have come out of Germany its principal object will be to facilitate and available to meet anv demands.
declare that in consequence of the food establish trade in Egypt. A bank will be The first step of the United States is
question alone, the country cannot hold out connected with the existing banks for the expected to be that of supplying money to
much longer. purpose of developing British trade abroad. the Allies.
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202 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 31, 1917

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE CHINA MUST NOW TAKE THIRD CARRANZA GETS RAP OVER KNUCKLES
—
Washington, Mar. 25. After a Cabinet STEP, IS OPINION FROM U.S.
meeting it was learned that the Government
is preparing to take vigorous action once KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Congress hac declared that "a state of
"war" cx sts with Germany.
—
Peking, Mar. 22. 'The necessity of China Washington, March 21. —
The American
Note to Carranza, President of 'the Mexican
One of the first steps under consideration taking a third step very soon, in order to j

is to supply th e Entente Powers with loans avoid complications, is already becoming Republic, has been published,
and credits in the United States. evident. It is understood that the Dutch j
It declines, on the ground that it would
Preparations are also being made to speed Minister, on th grounds that
e the German be discriminating and unneutral, for Amer-
up the manufacture of war-materials. still enjoy extra- territoriality, claims that
j ! ica to participate in his proposed conference
kokosai-rkuter he is entitled to take charge of German con-
j
of neutrals looking to the enforcing of peace
—
Yvaslvngton, Mar. 25. The United States sular rights, and a sending Dutch offic als
|
i
j

j
in Europe through a cutting off of exports
has refused to accept the German suggestion to various parts to watch German interests.
j

,
to the belligerents, and
calls attention to the
to amend the Prussian-American Treaties, On the other hand, the Chinese Govern hopelessness of the idea of bringing about
.Germany's object being to extend the mu- ment, while anx'ous to protect German sub- peace at present.
tual exempt on of merchants n the case of jects' property, contends that Germans no
1

The Note continues:

war to gene'-al exemption. longer enjoy special privileges, and the offi- "Torender the .situation more acute, the
It has keen decided !o withdraw the mem- cials appointed by the Dutch Legation can- Government of the United States has un-
berg of the American Relief Commission to not be recognised. earthed a plot by the Government dominat-
Belgium. They will be replaced by neu-
trals.
Shanghai, March 16. —
Yesterday was a
Th P American Minister to Brussels gtreat day for discussion of probabilities,
ing the Central Powers to embroil not only
the Government and people of Mexico, but
goes to Havre. and many amateur prophets have ventured also the Government and people of Japan
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE forecasts as to what is to happen when the in a war with the United States. Although
Washington, March 26. —
Through Dr. various German consuls in China are pre- at the time the plot was conceived the
Paul Ritter, the Swiss Envoy Extraordi- sented witlr their passports. United States was at peace with Germany,
nary and Minister Plenipotentiary to What is to become of the consuls after German officials and subjects were abusiag
America, the State Department has in- they get their passports ? That is the most the privileges freelv accorded them on the
soil of tbe'United States."
formed Germany, that the United States common question, and the natural answer
declines to extend the existing treaties is "Java," a s the .Netherlands ladies are
with Germany, as requested by the Kai- the nearest neutral territory. Wherever HONGKONG HARBOUR REGULATIONS
ser's Government on February 17. they may go, how are they to get there?
On what steamers 7 Will the special pri- KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
The following two messages, published vilege of "safe custody" allow tbe German —
Hongkong, Mar. 26. The lights on Gap
at the time give full particulars of Ger- Minister to travel to the Fatherland via Rock. Waglan and Cape Collinson will be
many's request: Siberia or America? Shanghai is unique extinguished on and after March 31. Ship-
I in being an international self-governing masters are warned not to approach Hong-
KOKUSAJ-REUTER Settlement, —
will the German consul here kong except in the day time.
Washington, Feb. 14.— It is reported be|served with passports like his com-
that on the eve of the departure from patriots in other places where the conces-
| that the Settlement will be as a neutral
Berlin of Mr. Gerard, the American s j om are not international ? If China goes
j country in which civilian enemy subjects may
Ambassador to Germany, the German a g tep fur ther and a state of war between
|
reside so long as they behave themselves.
Government requested him for the
China and Germany comes about, will
theU^
i — International law does not interfere with the
renewal of the clauses pertaining to Germans in the Settlement be interned 1 .'berry of enemy civilians so long as they go
protection of American and German sub-| DV China along with those of other ports? about their usual peaceful vocations, but is
jects and vessels after the outbreak of war, Would the Municipal Council, represent- there any international law left in these days
^
.

as provided in the clauses of the Amerieo- j

interests still neutral —
an international of new precedents? If a state of war de-
Prussian treaties of 1799 and 1828. With governing body permit China to intern
regard to these the American Government Germans now in ?
If not,
—Shanghai
what —
velops and China demands, say, certain
tary Germans, can the Settlement give
mdi-
them
some time ago applied to Germany for the about China's sovereign rights here? up? Has China the right to make the de-
cancellation of the treaty stipulations rela- These are a few of the unanswered ques- mand? At first thought it m ght be said
she has. but has she? The Settlement re
tive to the enforcement of the new Amer- tions, and some of them will probably re-
fuses to surrender to China her own national
ican Seamen's Law. Mr. Gerard having main unanswered, for a time at least. As <

request of the Ger- there is reason for thinking that Holland

who come here as political refugees.
refused to entertain the
Yet there is a precedent on the other
man Government, the German Government is to look after Germany's interests here, side, in China's favour. During the China-
has applied direct to the American Gov- the view that the German diplomats will
ernment to discuss the matter through the go to Java seems a reasonable one how — were
Japan war i n 1894 Japanese interests here
looked after by the United States.
Swiss Minister together with its new pro- they are to get there is another thing. A Two Japanese were arrested in the Set-
posal re submarine warfare. Dutch steamer might be sent for them tlement, or possibly in the French Conces-
II without great difficulty as the Dutch mail sion, and China, claiming thev were spies,

KOKUSA1-REUTER line has already begun to run from her asked for their surrender, for punishment
colonies to San Francisco and the Pana- by China as spies, the penalty was be-
Washington, Feb. 18.— It is officially Mr. T. R. Jernigan, then Amer-
ma Canal via Japan, in fact the first ship heading.
announced that the United States regards give
touched at Japan ports only last week. ican Consul-General here, refused to
the Treaty of Prussia of 1799 as still be- them up. Peking took the matter up and
would relish receiving her
in"- in force. This Treaty promised pro^ Whether Java finallv 'he State Department at Washing-
»ew 'guests does not enter into the dis-
tection to the respective subjects and pro- ton oidered that the two Japanese bo
j

pertv of
the case
Prussia
of war.
and
The
the United
American
States in
Govern-!
eussion. -

ment has alreadv proclaimed that German
used
ships will not be seized Or
^
handed over <o Oh'na ou the guarantee of
Some hold the opinion— and it is not the Chinese Minister at Washington that
altogether an unreasonable one—that the the me
n would be properly tried. Tt was
by the international character of Shanghai will ?aid afterwards that the two were taken
|

American Government in case of war. be considered and that the Consul-General to Nanking and beheaded without trial
here
^ will not be asked to leave at all; but that is aside from the point. It cer-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
- tainly would noi happen now.
Washington, Mar. 27.— Fourteen regi- -
If China and Germany wen at war,
National Guard in various Later.
ments of the would the Germans here in the Settlement
_

states iiave been called up to protect

in- A total of 32 National Guard Regi- be interned? That is a question that onlv
•

|in ents forming 6 separate battalions have a

n Internat'onal lawyer can answer, and
dustries from domestic disorders in the
event of hostilities. President Wilson has been ordered into the federal service for perhaps he could not as there is no other
signed an order increasing the personnel protection of property i n the event of inter- such thoroughly international territory ae
of the Navy from 62,000 to 87,000 nal disorders. ^his. —
there are no precedents.
 VON HINTZE AND PARTY LEAVE THE DEEDS OF THE UOEWE POL JA VA IS ASHORE
PL KING AT LAST
KOKISAI UUOI
HKUV1UB KOKUSAI 81'KCIAI, BKIIV1CB
Poking, Alar. 21. —
It is understood that New
York, —
Mar. 23. A wireless menage Shanghai, Mar. 21. T|, Hassan .-te.amT •

the German Minister to China, Admiral from Berlin announces: "The German
Admiralty reports the return of the Moewe Poltava, which Haded from Nugaaaki re-
von ilintze and his Staff will leave Pek-
from a second cruise during which hfr cently, has gone ashore on an island oir thi
ing for Shanghai uu March 24, in order
commander captured 22 steamships «nd five coast of China near Shanghai and is aink-
to board tho l)utch Steamer Rembrandt,
mailing vessels." ing.
from Batavia, at Woosung. Thence the
The Associated Press, in commenting on A wireless message was received here ail
party will proceed to America, via Naga-
the incident, says this is the first identifi- 6.30 o'clock thik morning from the Poltava,
saki and Honolulu. Th Foreign Office cation of tihe vessel operating in the South stating that the steamer had gone aground
here has applied to the allied Legations Atlantic in January. in the fog at South Bay, Saddle Island, 91
for safe-conduct. K.OKUHAJ-BJCTTTKU miles from Shanghai. Two holes were made
The Imperial Japanese Government was —
Amsterdam, Mar. 24. A message from in her after-compartment, and the steamer
some time ago requested by th Chinese Berlin states
that the auxiliary cruiser Moewe was sinking by the storn. The message
Government to g:ve consent to the passage has
returned home after her second cruise stated that she could hold out twelve hours.
of the German Minister in Peking and The passengers have been put ashore. Tho
in the Atlantic. She is said to have ac-
members of Irs staff, who are returning counted
for 183.100 tons of shipping, com- American cruiser Cincinnati has left Shang-
home on board a Dutch steamer by way
prising 22 steamers and 5 sailing vessels. hai for Saddle Island.
of Japan and America. The Imperial Go- Eight steamers The Poltava is a vessel of 3.476 tons,
are said to have been armed.
ornment. after consulting with the autho-
The Moewe brought back 593 prisoners. built in 1909, owned by the Russ'an Volun-
rities of the Governments of (he Entente
KOK USAI-REUTER teer Fleet and registered at Vladivostok.
Powers, has given its consent promising to
give a safe conduct to the German Minister —
London, Mar. 24. The Admiralty states KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
and the members of the Legation staff and that information circulated by the German —
Shanghai, Mar. 26. It -appears that there
wireless press shows that in addition to the is no hope of saving th Russian Volunteer
the German consular officials. e
Marquis Komura, chief of the Chinese ships sunk or captured by the Moewe, as steamer Poltava, which went aground near
section in the Foreign Office, s quoted as listed in the communiquel of January 17, Shanghai a few clays ago. and she has now
j

stating that there being but two routes the following British or French vessels were been abandoned.
available for the return home of the Ger- also sunk: Prince Eddie, Brecknockshire,
man Minister, namely one by taking the Rhodan, Katherine, Esmeralda, Otaki, De- BRITISH SHIPPING CONTROL
Siberian route and the other the route thr- meterton, Governor Jean and the Norwegian
ough the Indian Ocean and through Turkey, vessel Start. The St. Theodore, previously
negotiations were first made by the Chinese cabled as captured, it is now definitely known
KOKUSA I-REUTER
Government with the Russian Govern- was sunk. London, Mar. 23. —
The Government has
ment for giving facilities on the Siberian Note: Katherine 2926 tons built 1904 made a general requisition of all Pner ton-
railway to the homeward passage of ihe Seaton Shipping Co., owners. nage of what is generally known as thr> con-
Minister and his staff, but the request was Esmeralda 4545 tons built 1906 Pacific ference lines. It is understood that this
Str. Nav. Co. owners. extended control scheme is intended to deal
refused by the Russian Government be-
cause of the shortage of accommodation on Otaki 7420 tons built 1908 New Zealand systematically with the whole British ton-
Shipping Co. owners. nage, bringing it under direction of the
the line which is not equal to the transporta-
Demeterton 6065 tons built 1914. Shipping Comptroller, Sir Joseph Maclay.
tion of so large a party consisting of the
St. Theodore 4992 tons built 1913 Brit sb ;

Minister, members of the legation and

members of the consulates at various
places, numbering over fifty in all.
other route could not be availed of ow-
ing to the lack of avadable steamers at
present. Steamer service is available as
far as the Netherlands India, but the line
does not go beyond there. It being
thought undesirab'e to send the German
Minister and his staff to the Netherlands
India and have them detained there, and
moreover it bring contrary to their wish,
it has been finally decided to send them
back by way of America. As the direct
voyage^from China to America cannot be
& Foreign S.S. Co. owners. BRITISH SHIPPING RETURNS
Start 701 tons built 1909.
The
Rhodan 3061 tons built 1902 London
KOKUSAI-EETJTEE
Marine S.S. Co. owners.
London, Mar. 22. The Admiralty has —
issued the following statement: "The ar-
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE rivals during the week were 2,528 and the
—
Shanghai, Mar. 23. The Allied govern- sailings 2,554. Vessels over 1600 ton3
ments have granted the German Minister, sunk number 16; under 1600 tons 8. N" ne-
Admiral von Hintze. safe-conducts for him- teen vessels were unsuccessfully attacked.
self and his entourage. The American Twenty one fishing vessels, including
Legation authorities, at Peking, also hand- seventeen sailing
vessels were sunk."
ed to the Waich aopu. to-day, a safe-conduct
in order to enable Admiral von Hintze and
FRENCH SHIPPING RETURN'S
his P art y ° travel across the United States
j
1

°^ America.
undertaken owing to the inconvenience
for the supply of fuel and water the steam-
KO KUS AI-REUTER
er has decided to call at Nagasaki or Kobe
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE —
London. Mar. 23. The French official
or Yokohama according to convenience. Peking, Mar. 25. —Admiral von Hintze, statement from the Admiralty reads: "For
The party will go to Shanghai by train the German Minister, and party left here the week ended March 18, the arr val? of
for Japan by special train for Shanghai at 6.25 p.m. merchantmen over 100 tons- excluding
and embarking there will sail
to-day. fishing craft, were 920 and the departures
direct. At the port where the steamer
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE 914. The sinkings- of French vessels over
calls the government will give assurance
for the safety of their lives and proper-
—
Peking, Mar. 24. Minister von Hintze's 600, and under 1,600 tons were six in
number. Fifteen fislr'ng craft were sent
ty, but as the regulations fo r the control
departure again is postponed, this time
to the bottom and three attacked without
of the enemy subjects are to be enforced until Sunday morning, owing to the dis-
!

success."
pas?-
against them they will not be permitted covery that one of the safe conduct
>

ports was not in proper order. It is un-j

to land. According to circumstances, they
ITALIAN SHIPPING RETURNS
may be cWeyed from Shanghai by a derstood also that the German Minister
\

departure,,
Japanese steamer to the Japanese port, is not unwilling to delay his
Rembrandt KOKUS AI-REUTER
whence they will be sent to America on U s the steamer will not arrive
at Woosung until March 27 and von Hin- London, Mar. 21.— An Italian Naval
board an American steamer.
rit would appea- evident from the tele-
,

tze does not wish to stay Shanghai m any communiquel says 448 vessels, with a tonnage
longer than is necessary. Ihe Chinese of 429,060 tons entered Italian ports dur-
gram, and from the statement attributed
providing for the entire ing the week ending March 15. A tonnage
to Marquis Komura that the consent of Government
is

party, consisting of twentv-fiv e members, of 461,795, made up of 458 vessels sailed,

Washington has already been obtained
including women and children, mrtil the while only one small sailing vessel and a
though n mention of the matter is made,
,

~ party boards the Rembrandt. steamer were sunk.

Ed J.T.]
 —
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 31, 1917

NEW FRENCH CABINET FRANCE PAYS TRIBUTE TO JAPAN S EFFORT MORE GERMAN " PEACE DROPS "

KOKUSAI-EICCTEB KOKUSAI-HAVAS
London, Mar. 27 A Geneva dipatch —
—
March 21. The new French Cabi-
Paris,
Paris, Mar. 26.of—
The committee
says that the "Geneva Journal" publishes a
net, under M. Alexandre F. Ribot, consists "L 'Effort de France et ses Allies/' organiz- report from a most reliable
source according
of the following membere: ed at Sorbonne yesterday a great manifesta-
to which Germany is inclined to propose
M. Ribotl —
Premier, Foreign Minister. tion in honour of Japan, in the course of
M. —
Painleve War. peace to France on the following terms :

—
Admiral Lacaze Marine.
which a lecture was delivered by M. Paul I. To return all occupied territories, ex-
—
M. Thierry Finance. Labbe. The speaker dwelt upon the wonder- cept
the mining concessions in Lorraine.
—
M. Albert Thomas. Munitions. ful assistance of the Japanese Red Cross The cession to Germany of Calais or
Malvy—
2.
M. Interior. London and Petrograd.
units in Paris,.
Clemen'tel — Commerce.
Dunkirk. 3. The payment by Germany of
M.
M. Stephen Pichon, who occupied
M,. Violefcte— Food Controller. the an indemnity amounting to 750,000,000
Bourgeois— Labor.
chair, recalled the great part played by
M. pounds.
Japan war and the great conflicts in
Ma<met — Colonies.
in the
M. which Japan's military power had affirmed To Belgium, Germany is willing to pro-
itself brilliantly and dealt decisive blows in pose the assurance of the restoration of the
ANOTHER AMERICAN STEAMER LOST the Pacific and in China waters. independence of Helgium with the abolition
The Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Matsui, of her national army the stationing of a
;
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE wh© was also present, declared that Japan
German
London, March 24. The American — having adhered to the London pact on Sep-
tember 4, 1914, would, under no circum-
garrison at Namur, Liege and Ant-
werp; the placing of the Belgian railways and
steamer Heldron has been torpedoed.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE stances abandon the great nations now fight- ports under German control. Though Bri-

Washington, March 24. The American — ing for the same Ideal.
Consul at Amsterdam reports
American steamer Heldron was sunk with-
out warning off the Terschellings, one of
the chain of islands north of Holland, .on
Wednesday evening. Twenty members of
the crew were drowned and one died from
injuries.
FRENCH BATTLESHIP SUNK
KOKUSAI-REUTER
—
London, Mar. 24. Official announcement
is made in Paris that the battleship Danton.
of 18,028 tons, built in 1911. was struck
by torpedoes in the Mediterranean
March 19 and sank half ian hour later.
total of 806 persons were gaved and 296
wer e drowned.
BRITAIN'S MILITARY EFFORT
KOKUSAI-REUTER
—
London, March 26: The immense mili-
tary effort of Great Britain is strikingly
illustrated in the Army appropriation ac-
count for 1916, showing the total net ex-
penditure on the army was £543,187,548.
This amount includes pay £98,157,156;
supplies and clothing £212,960,815 quar-
National sentiment
and the real interest of Japan, he said, are
tain is not willing to conclude an immediate
that the peace, Germany is making endeavours for
with the Allies. "Once her word is pledged,
the recovery of peace and perhaps will con-
Japan does not hold her engagements as
clude peace overtures within the present
scraps of paper. Japan will multiply her
efforts until the final victory is won." year if an available opportunity presents it-
Paris, March 23.— At the auditorium of self.
— " Nichinichi
"
the Sorbonne University here yesterday a San Francisco, March 27. The "Geneva —
lecture meeting was held. M. Pichon pre- Journal" reports that Germany has again
sided and Mr. Matsui, the Japanese Am- proposed separate peace to Russia.
Nichinichi." "
bassador to Paris, also attended the meet-
ing. In a lecture entitled "Japan's part London, March 27. The German Soci- —
alistic organ " Vorwaerts " reports that the
in our victory" the speaker said. "Japan
has accorded us not only valuable mili-
German Chancellor will propose a separate
—
peace to Russia. " Nichinichi."
tary assistance but also financial and mari-
time assistance. At the time of the battle
A of the Marne Japan kindly placed at our GERMANS IN MEXICO
disposal guns and cannons which she had
ordered from the Creusot factory. More-
over she ha s done a great deal in the pro-
San Francisco, Mar. 27. Reports are —
coming in stating that many Germans have
merchantmen and the main-
tection of
entered Mexico from the United States and
tenance of the safety of the sea since her
South America, and are staying near the
occupation of the South Sea island*." In
American border with a view to invade the
conclusion'
to
the speaker paid a high tribute
Japan's "great" moral and material
United States immediately upon the out-
break of war between America and Ger-
power, and touching on po'nts of resem-
blance between the character and thought
—
many. " Nichinichi "
of both Japanese and French emphasized
the necessity of promoting the relations be- GERMANS SHELL RA MSG ATE
tween the two powers. "Asahi." —
;

tering transport and remounts £963,733,- KOKUSAI-REUTER

U.S. LOAN TO CHINA
107, of which sea-transport of troops cost London, Mar. 20.— The British Ad-
£30,687,3S2. The Indian Government miralty announces that German destroy-
was credited with £5,570,320 for ordinary New York, Mar. 26. — In connection with ers shelled the undefended watering place
expenses for the Indian Expeditionary the American loan of 100,000,000 dollars to
of Ramsgate, on the southeast coast of
Force. China, representatives of the National City England Saturday night. The German
Bank, the First National Bank and vessels made a. hurried escape in the dark-
CHINA'S MILITARY EXPENDITURES others have recently met the Sec- ness. It is impossible to ascertain the
retary of State in order sound damage sustained by the raiding squadron.
to
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE the opinion of the government about German sea forces torpedoed and sank
—
Peking, Mar. 22. A number of members the proposed loan. After a consultation a British destroyer east of Dover. There
of Parliament have lodged an interpellation with the President. Mr. Robert Lansing re- were fight survivors, all of the officers be-
"with the Government, protesting at ihe plied that the opinion of the government re- ing drowned.
amount of money allotted for military ex-
A second British destroyer
mained the same as before and that the gov- was torpedoed while picking up survivors.
penditure in the Budget for th e current ernment could not give any guarantee 'o a
This destroyer was not seriously damag-
year, which is 60 per cent, of the total ex- political loan, but at the same time he is
ed.
penditure and exceeds the outlay for the believed to have expressed his support of
previous year. A British merchantman has also been
any American economic assistance to China. and sunk.
Since the establishment of the Republic, torpedoed
—"Asahi."
the interpellation points out. the ]vt war
military appropriations only formed 26 per VICE-PRESIDENT OF CHINA VICTIM OF reads: "As Vice-President Gentral Feng
cent, of Germany's expenditure and 19 per
CARRIAGE SMASH Kuo-ehang was going for a drive in a pair-
cent, of Japan's. It concludes by sa\ing
horsed carriage, this morning, the horses
that while the Government declares its
suddenly took fright and bolted. The car-
plan for the disbandment of the troops, KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
was overturned. The General reeeir-
riage
the military expenditure is yearly increas-
ing.
—
Shanghai, Mar. 23. A special dispatch ed a severe shock; hii arm was badly tf>m
to the Shanghai Mercury from Nanking and he lost a great quantitv of blood."
 March 31, 191 7 \
VUK JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 20s

VOICES OF THE PRESS EXPECT MORE REVOLUTIONS THE TOKUGAWA CAMPAIGN

Involution is a byproduct of long war.;, Prince Tokugawa, recently visited Iho
SAKE WARNING FROM RUSSIA
and if the present European war continues poor quarters >.f Osaka to personally in-
The revolution in Russia shows th<' ex-
many
for years to come, more revolutions vestigate (he condition^ of those people
iiousiiveness of the possible effecl of the
happen in the belligerent nations, de- and to give them word.', of encouragement.
will
present European war upon all nations of clares
the "Tokyo Nicbinichi' Prince and Princess Tokugawa, also visit-
'.

the world, and the possibility that other The recent revolution in Russia was ed the poor district of Tokyo sometime
nations may bo also effected by the war caused by the intention of the people to
ago, and made a very ^<xk1 impression
in the similar manner, says tho "Yorozu". du-uroy the pro-German influence, and
upon the people of the poor district*, says
The paper believes that the Russian gov- their disappointment with the progress of
the "Hochi".
ernment failed to understand the public tho Russian campaign against Germany.
and especially the effects caused upon However the revolutionists are not satis- As tho world progresses, the difference
them by the war, and other nations which fied with the destruction of the pro-Ger- between the rich and poor is becoming
do not respect the wish of the people, may man elements in the Russian Court and wider, and the rich despise the poor and
receive a similar effect from the present Government, but are now trying to change the poor envy tho rich. As their social
war, if thoir governments do not pay pro- the form of the Government. During the circumstances and material conditions dif-
per attention to the wish and condition Russo-Japanese* war, the repeated defeats fer, it is impossible to have a
. thorough
of the public.
of the Russian forces made the Russian understanding between them, and many
social and economic problems arise from
The revolution in Russia was expected, people uneasy, and a revolutionary move-
but it was never imagined that it would
ment was started. The consequence of the misunderstanding between the two
the revolution was the change of absolute classes of people.
be carried out so speedily. In Russia,
monarchism to constitutional government. The poor also a part of the populace
is
there are two classes of revolutionists, and
(one group is the followers of the late
Again recently a revolution has broken that makes the nation, and they should
Count Tolstoi, and although they preach out in Russia, and it seems that at least' not be slighted, and it is the duty of the
revolution, they do not expect actual re- with Russia, the revolution is the insepar- rich and the educated to lead the poor.
volution, and the other group is composed able byproduct, of war. There are many organizations established
of ardent advocators of revolution, who'; The aim of the revolutionists, is with- for the purpose of leading and enlighten-
are willing to sacrifice themselves for the' out any doubt, to destroy the German ing the poor, but the paper says that the
cause. The Russian people, excepting.] forces as soon as possible, and the Rus- works of such organizations lack the per-
Bureaucrats, Court followers and the sian public desires to destroy the old poli- sonal touch and interests which influence
ignorant public, belong to one or the other tical institutions, and to bring the entire so deeply the recipients of the kindness.

class.
Army and public against Germany. But the The paper advises the Peers and rich!
Under the oppression of the Govern- paper beKeves that the task will be who have leisure moments to devote them-
ment, these revolutionists, had not been a difficult one. The oppressions from selves to the task of leading and educat-
outside often enable the people to exert ing the poor, following the good example
able to find their opportunity. But since
their efforts for one purpose, and set by Prince Tokugawa. If the Peers
the beginning of the present war, the
the paper hopes that the Russians will 1

and the rich personally visit the poor and

Teutonic people in thsi Russian Court and
succeed in organizing a stronger force comfort them, not only will the poor feel
the Bureaucrats who are pro-German,
against the Germans, and carry out the deeply grateful for' the kindness, but the
tried to prevent the Russian Military
aggressive campaign backed by the entire
campaign. Further more they paid no impression made upon them by their bene-
populace. factors will be more valuable.
attention to the lack of food and the in-
Although many opinions have been ex- There is unfortunately a strong v< ica
crease of the cost of living, which made
pressed that revolutions are generally cursing the peers and rich in the district)
the general public suffer exceedingly, and
started by the people for the reformation of the poor, and there is no way to pre-
they disregarded the measures proposed
of the political conditions, the "Nichi- vent any such outburst, except the person-
by the Duma to relieve the situation. The
nichi" declares that almost all revolutions al and intimate understanding of one an-
result of these conditions was the uprising
in the past were brought about by materi- other. The gratitude the poor feel at the
of the entire public, and the Army has
al causes. The French revolution is said personal kindness of the Peers, will sure-
joined the revolutionists and the revolu-
to have been the outbreak of free and de- ly soften their enmity and hatred of the
tionary campaign has been successfully
mocratic thoughts, but the paper says that Peers and the rich.
carried out.
the harvest of the year in France was so To bring perfect harmony to the com-
The new Cabinet of Russia has the sup-
scarce that the people suffered from munity, the work of the Peers among the
port of the whole populace of Russia, and
hunger, which led to the rioting that de- poor is essential, and the "Hoehi" hopes
it has already started to solve the food
veloped into the revolution. The freedom that ihe Peers and the "rich of the country
supply problem, and the publijp has now
and the right of citizens were merely will follow the example of Prmo? Toku-
nothing against the Government. The
used as the platform! of the revolutionists, gawa, and will interest themselves perf
question whether the Romanof Family
and the real cause of the revolution was sonally in the welfare of the poor and dis-
will still rule the country or not, cannot
the material ^satisfaction of the people.
"be answered at this moment, but 'the In the recent revolution of Russia, the tressed.
1

''Yorozu" declares that the Grand Duke scarcity

of food and high cost of living
Michael will be the reigning Tsar, as the were the difficulty to obtain sufficient food and
the main causes. While the Russians
Grand Duke has a good reputation among were dissatisfied with the progress the high cost of living. This condition
of tho
the people and when the administrative led to the outbreak of the revolution.
Russian campaign which was not even able
power is given to the Duma, there is no Such a condition, says the "^ichinichi"
to drive away the enemies out of her own
necessity to oppose a Romanof Ruler. is prevailing in many of the belligerent
territory, the public recently suffered from
However whether the Romanof family be nations, which are all suffering from the
deprived of power or not, will remain heavy loss of men, the heavy burden of
with the peoplei of Russia. of the affect of the present war upon all war expense, the suspension of traffic and
The paper says that there is no doubt eountries of the world. The revolution the lack of food. Germany and Austria
that the Russian revolution will affect of Russia has given a great lesson to many are suffering most, but the Entente powerg
other nations. Germany has been hard statesmen, and when the government sees are net free from such difficulties. These
hit by the change of the political situa- only the material change caused by the [material dissatisfactions people
of the
tion in Russia. The political change of present war, and does not understand the jwil effect the political and social condi-
Russia was brought about for the sake true wish and condition of the people, it- tions, and when it breaks out, it. will be-
of the war for freedom and justices, The may result in a regrettable outbreak. jcome a revolution.
"Yorozu" hopes that the public of Japan For the sake of the Entente powers, the The longer the present war cont'nues simi- ?

will study the Russian revolution and paper is glad that the revolution in Rus- lar revolutions will break out among the
realize the extensiveness and importance sia was so successful. belligerent nations.
 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [March 31, 1^17

THE LATE MR. GUTHRIE COMMERCIAL MAGNATES FEAST COMING W. C. T. U. CONVENTION

MR. WANG TAH-SIEH
The Navy Department officially announc- Madame Kaji Yajima has lived to see the
ed on Wednesday that lh e cruiser Azunia coming twenty fifth National Con-
of the
Mr. Wang Tah-sieh, the Chinese special
vention of the Japanese Women's Christian
will be despatched to the United States to envoy, who had a very busy programme on
Temperance Union, which she herself found-
carry the body of »tbe late H.E. Mr. George Saturday last when he was the guest of
ed thirty years ago. And a s President, she
W. Guthrie, the American Ambassador to
honour at luncheons and receptions given
expects to attend all the sessions, which,
him by th e Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, at
the United States. But the date of the de- 85, she is able to. The place of the con-
the Tokyo Business Men's Association and
parture of the warship has not yet been vention this year is in Tokyo at the Friends'
the Japan-China Association (Nikka Girls' School, 30, Koun-cho,
decided. Kyokai), Mita, Shiba,
was also the chief guest where the first' session wHl
be held on Satur-
The announcement of the Navy Depart- at a dinner given by the Japan Foreign
•
day evening, March 31st. At this time the
ment says that the Japanese Government Trade Association at the Seiyoken, Tsukiji, delegates from
all ove r the Empir
in the evening of the same day. e will be
Besides welcomed.
desired to express the sympathy of the the envoy, the members of his suite, Mr.
The next day, Sunday the
1st of April, is
Japanese Government and public for the Chang Tsuo-hsiang, the Chinese Minister in
to he devoted to the dedication of the beauti-
death of the American Ambassador and Tokyo, and many prom nent officials of the
ful new i\atronai Headquarters building,
to convey the remains of the late Ambas- Foreign Office and leading traders and at 46 bxi.nmachi Sanchome,
sador on a Japanese warship. The Gov- bankers of the city were present' as guests. Akasaka. This
building rs anoiher of Madam Yajima's
ernment had also asked the Washington Mr. Kenzo Ike da. th president of the As-
e dreams which she; ha s lived to see realised.
authorises that in the event of th e accept- sociation, made
a speech Welcoming the en- At the service beg.nning ,at 1 p.m.
ance of the proposal to have the body of voy in a few well-chosen one of
words. the interesting even.s will b e the unveiling
the late Ambassador conveyed to the United lh\ War.g tlr chief guest, made a reply pf a bust of the
States on a Japanese warship, the United in which
founder, who so well de-
he dwelt on the importance of berves a permanent place in
States Government will make an excep- realizing closer friendship th e building
between Japan which is now her home. That evening will
tion to the neutrality regulations regard- and China- saying that the
peoples ot the also see a service at the Headquarters
ing the coal'ng and other necessary pre- two ne'ghbnur.ncr countries should in
not rest memory of those members
para ions for the warship at th e American satisfied at merely discussing the necessity and officers who
uiVe ehed dining the year.
port in the discharge of her miss'on. of closer relationship between the two na-
The Japanese Government has received, tions as hitherto, but ~hould strive On he mom no- f the 2nd of April the
to ma- first business session- opens
the consent of the American Government at the Friends'
terialise that much coveted theory. The Girl^ School, but the afternoon session will
to tha proposal and the cruiser Azuma has
need of the present dav was fact and not be held at the Rescue Home (Ji-Ai-Kan)
been selected for the mission.
he theory. t

in Hyakunin-maclii, Okubo.
When the body of the late Ambassador Here the For
The question of promoting friendly rela- eign Auxiliary of the W.C.T.U. in co-opera-
is carried on board the cruiser, % detach-
tionship between Japan and Ch na had been tion with the Japanese-
ment of marines will furnish a Guard of fullv discussed in he past and its import- conduc: one of the
t
most valuable branches of the work. The
Honour. ance was well recognized by peoples of both
Uron the departure of the. warship countries, so that steps must be taken for scene changes aga n in the evening, fo r a
;

large banquet is to be held at the Tsukiji

bearing the body of the late Ambassador, making (he much talked of theory a realized
Seiyoken. at 6 o'clock in commemoration of
a saTttte of nineteen gun? will be fired.
Referring to commercial traffic be- the 50'h Anmversa'v of the City of Tokyo
fact.
As soon a* the preparations on board the tween the two nations, the envoy stated
and of the 25th National Convention of
ci nicer Azuma aie marie for the trip- the
that the international trade could be com- he W.C.T.U. To this, leading Govern-
ve^el will proceed to Yokohama there to
pared to veins of blood in the human body, ment and educational officials are invited,
await th? convenience of the American Em-
by which means warm fr'endship between and all interested, both men *ncl women,
bassy and Mrs. Guthrie. the two nations concerned could be nur- are cordially urged to be present. Tickets
One of th e warships, it is expected, of tured and promoted. The development of for those
not delegates are 1.50 yen.
the U.S. Asiatic Fleet now at Shanghai,
the trade be! ween Japan and China was the But the banqrmt ? not the only sessioBi

will soon reach Yokohama to be present important key of cementing the bond of
of the conference to which men are invited,
when the Arlzuma sails on her sad mission.
friendship between the two peoples for for on Tuesday, the 3rd. after a morning a>
The report that an American warship would which purpose ii was desirable to form an the school devoted to business- the
con-
escort thf> Arlzuma i s discredited. association of leading tiaders and business ference will ad.iourn to the auditorium of
Mrs. Guthrie, widow of the Ambassador, men of the two-countiies aim ng at the ad- the Higher Commercial School. Xishiki-eho,
it was learned at the American Embassy
vancement and development of the inter- Kanda. Prominent Educationalist? and all
yesterday, will take passage by one of the national commerce between Japan and the Primary teachers of the c'ty are invited
steamships leav ng Yokohama about the China. The envov concluded by express- to
:

this meeting? to consider Purity instruc-

same fme a= the Japanese warship and will ing his wish to realize the closer friendship tion in the schools.
be in San Francisco a few days ahead. between the two countries by fomenting An evening session devoted to business,
A dispatch from San Francisco to the closer commercial relations between the two held at the school in Mita, and a morning
"Asahi" states that the Chamber of Com-, nations and plac ng the mutual economic and afternoon one the next day. Wednesday
:

mereo at Lot Angeles, California, has ap-

interests on a stronger and closer basis. The the 4th will close the conference, which to
plied to the Japanese Consul at San Fran-
meeting was a success being attended by a one who understands Japane c e. will be well
cisco to bo allowed to extend a welcome
large number of the members of the asso- worth attending; from start to finish, and to
to the officers and crew of the Japanese
ciation representing banking, trading and one who does not. will offer- at any of the
cruiser Adzuma, during the vessel's stay
industrial communitv in Tokyo. sessions, a srlimpse of what energetic, busi-
in port.
The businessmen of Tokyo held a theatre ness-like, Christian Japanese women can
party in honour of Mr. Wang Tah-sieh and do.
ENGLAND'S SHIPPING LOSSES
nar'tv at the Imperial Theatre on Sunday.
To tho regular programme for March, a Mr. Wane responded to the address of
According to the statistics made by the special dance by the actresses was perform- Baron Kondo, and said that he deeplv ap-
]

Department of Communications, since the cd in honour of the guests. preciated the courtesies extended to him
beg'nning of the European war England Baron Kondo. Baron Okura and Mr. R. and Ins party by the Imperial Court and
had lost 903 steamers, totalling 2,674,679 Toyama. and others representing the busi- the Japanese public, and he was pleased to
tons, by the end of 1916. The number of nessmen of Tokvo, acted as the hosts of the take hack to China the pleasant impve-s-
ship? lost is barely more than one-tenth of day. During the intermission, a banquet on of the good will of the Japanese to-
;

the total ships of Eng^nd. was held for the invited gnests, when Baron wards China.
Of the 903 steamers lost, 748 vessels Kondo spoke on behalf of the hosts and said Among, tho~e present were Marquis :md
with 1 total tonnage of 2,230.431 tons,., that the coming' of Mr. Wang as the spe- Marchioness Komura, Viscount and Y scoun-
were sunk, and 61 ships with 239,931 tons cial' Envov of the Chinese Republic, bring- tess Kivoura. Count S. Tokusrawa. Count
were damaged. Eighty ships, aggregating ing the friendly messaee of the Ch nese Gov Terauchi. General Oshima. Baron Dem.
:

171,603 weie confiscated by Germany, nine emment and people to the Japanese Im- Minister of Communications. Mr. Matsu-
.

Rfcipe with 12.496 were confiscated by Tur- perial Court and the nnbl'c. was the proof muro. Minister of Justice. SiCrs. Mateumuro,
Hv. and five vessels with 20.218 were con- of the amicable relations between the two Mr. Nakashoji. Minister of Agriculture and
fiscated bv other allies of Germany. nat'ons. Commerce.
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^ Mi ',')<*!!? nf 207

PRIZE DAY AT FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOOL PREPARATIONS MADE FOR MAY OLYMPIA ENGINE-DRIVER MEETS DEATH IN TUNNEL

The graduation ceremony Tokyo

of the Officials and committee for tho coming While a freight train wis paring
Foreign Ijtotguage School was held on Wed- Far Eastern Olympiad have been finally through the Karuizarwa Tunnels on
night
nesday's afternoon Various prizes were appointed. The committee named wilT, of the 22nd an engine-driver wa* suH'ocaU-d
handed! to the successful graduates from 'at onco start preparations for the games to death by tho smoke of the- engine which
fmvign governments ami associations, 'which will bo hold in Tokyo in May. Tho tilled the tuuneL, ami another driver
arid
whoso representatives addressed those pre- track will bo laid in tho Shibaura reclaim- two firemen were made unconscious by
sent ! I
ed grounds. tho smoke.

After handing diplomas to the 233 Marquis Okuma has been elected Hono- Tho freight train No* 171 made u|> of
graduates, Prof. N. Murakami, Director rary president, and Mr. Kano, twelve cars pulled by two engine* oeared
Jigoro
of the school, gave a short aduress to the President. Messrs. Chiyosaburo Takeda No. 17 tunnel about nine o'clock a t night,
graduating classes. Speaking of the de- and Dr. Seiichi Kishi have been appointed when it was found that tho water in tho
boiler of the first engine, had run down,
mands for the graduates of the school, Vice-Presidents. The Contest Committee and it. became
impossible to pull the train.
Prof. Murakami said that since the out- consists of Messrs. Iso-o Abe, M. Nagai, jWater was eventually obtained
and the train
break of the present war, the demand has Tsunekichi Asabnki, Aisaku Hayashi, started again, but while passing Tunnel
greatly increased and far exceeded fhe Yonozo Minegishi, Jikichi Imam ura, and No. 21, fhe drive wheels eontiuually slip-
ped, and the train made liitle headway.
number of the graduates, and in some F.H. Brown. Other committees appoint-
The slow progress through the tunnel,
courses, the number of the positions offer- ed are as follows: and the efforts of the tiremeu to make
«d to the graduates was twice as large as Reception Committee, M. Kamo, N. sufficient steam to pull the train, filled tho
the number of thos e eligible. Kuroda, A. Hayashi; Announcement tunnel with heavy smoke from the crude
Marquis de laBegassierc, Councillor of Committee, Y. Minegishi, used as fuel. The engineer of oil the
M. Akamatsu; first engine _

became unconscious, and the

the French Embassy, represented the
Prize Committee, A. Hayashi, K. engineer of the second engine took his
French Government, and awarded the Nomura; Ticket and seat Committee, place. But before the train had pro-
prizes from the French Government, and T. Tanabe; Equipment Committee, ceeded any further, the second driver also
from H. E. M. Eugene Regnault, the Z. succumbed to the smoke and fell unconsci-
Morikubo; Track events Com-
ous.
French Ambassador, and the Franco^Jap- mittee, Z. Morikubo, K. Akashi, S. Saka-
The firemen of the two engines managed
anese Society of Tokyo. II. E. M. Mar-
moto, Tennis Committee T. Asabuki, K. to work the engines, but before the train
Ferrante, the Italian Charge
ehetti
Yamazaki, H. Mikami, Y. Nomura; Base passed the tunnel No. 26th, Gentaro
d' Affaires, addressed the graduates, and Furukawa, the driver of the first engine
Ball Committee, I. Abe, N. Fukuda, M.
awarded the prizes of the Italian Govern- died. When the train reached Karuizawa
Naoki, T. Takasugi, K. Gorai, K. Satake, early yesterday morning, several hours
be-
ment to the honour graduates. M. Paul
K. Shinya, T. Nakano; Swimming Com- hind schedule, the remaining fireman also
Vaskeviteh, Secretary of the Russian Em-
mittee, S. Honda, H. Nakano, T. Goto, fell unconscious.
bassy, also spoke to the graduates and gave It is said that this is the first accident
W. Suzuki; Foot-Ball Committee, D.
the prizes from the Russo-Japanese So- of the kind that ever happened in Japan,
Ball
cietyand from IT. E. M. Krupensky, the Nagai, T. Uchino, G. Takei; Volley and the authorities of the Imperial Rail-
Russian Ambassador. and Basket Ball Committee, M. Kondo, ways were at once despatched to the scene
to ascertain the causa of the accident. Sev-
The address ot Mr. Okada, Minister K. Sato; Bicycle race Committee, T.
eral years ago oil was substituted as fuel
of Education,congratulating the graduates Tanabe.
on the engine pulling trains through the
upon their graduation from the school, was
that about seventy-five tunnels, and it was thought that oil would
It is expected
read by his representative.
representatives from China and about one be much safer than coal. The chief reason
Addresses of thanks were made to the for using oil as fuel was to prevent the occur-
Director and professors of the school by hundred from the Philippines will arrive rence of such an accident.
T. Shirai (English) K. Kameyama (Rus- to participate, and the Committee are
sian), I. Kobayashi (Spanish) Y. Uehara
endeavouring to select suitable candidates
(Corean) and M. Hayashi (Chinese), the
representatives cf the graduating classes.
to represent Japan. Many unknown ath-
Mr. J. Iijima, thanked the representa- iletes have been found by the committee
HEAL SKIN
tives of the foreign governments and vari- and they are hoping that more of the
I

ous associations which had conferred •available athletes will be found before the
prizes.
TROUBLES
(opening of the game.
The were as follows:
prize winners That Itch,
Prize of the French Government, J. I
Regret has been expressed by the base
Nagai Prizes of the French Ambassador,
; ball fans of Japan at the non-participa- Burn and
K. Iijima and M. Yamamura; Prizes of tion of the Keio team. It is reported that
the Franco-Japanese Society, K.; Yama- the Keio University will not allow the Disfigure
mura, M. Uchida, Y. Iijima. K. Ban, M. Ya- students to participate in the game.
mamura, M. Tsubota Prizes of the Ita-
;
Foot-ball matches to select the best as- By Using
lian Government, K. Ioka, N. Takizawa
sociation team will be held on the ground
Prizes 'of the Russian Ambassador, K.
of the Tokyo Higher Normal School at
Kameyama, S. Fukami, K. Kawaguchi Otsuka on or about March 28th. The
Prizes of the Russo-Japanese Society, K.
training of the track runners is progress-
Kayeyama, M. Kondoj Prizes of the The Soap and
to cleanse
ing under the coaching of Messrs. Brown,
British Societ.y, T. Shirai, K. Ozaki, E.
Mishima, Kanagnri and others. purify, the Ointment to
Yoshizawa; Prizes of the Latin-American KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
Association of Japan, I. Kobayashi, B.
Peking. Mar. 24. Preparations are undei
Hibi, S. Takeshita: Prize of the Indo- way to send a team of Chinese athletes) to
— soothe and heal; no other
Japanese Society, Z. Shibata; Prizes of take part in the Far Eastern Olympic treatment so effective.
Count Cho, I. Suzuki, Y. Uyehara; Prizes Games to be held in Tokyo May 8-12. The Sample Each Free by Post
of II. E. M. Fiovaranti Chimenz, S. Iwai, Chinese Government has granted 5,000 dol With32-p. SkinBook. For samples address
post-card: F. Newbery & lions, 27, Char,
M. TIshiyama. lars. terhuuse S<j., London. Sold everywhere.
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THfc. JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL March 31, 1917

THE NEW FACTORY LAW UNCLE SAM DOUBLES POLL TAX SCIENCE LABORATORY TO BE ERECTED
SOON
Among th e exhibitions, given under the Steamship companies of Japan have re-
ceived notice from the United States Gov- The permission l°r the establishment of
auspices of the Fukushima Spinning Com- upon the Scientific Laboratory was issued by the
ernment that the poll tax levied for-
pany, of articles and compositions by the eigners entering the country will be in- Minister of the Department of Agriculture
1,137 girls in th e employ of the factory, a creased to eight dollars from May first. and
Commeice on March 22nd, and the ac-l
but trial preparation for the establishment of the
composition written by a girl of fifteen was The poll tax was formerly four dollars
according to the report received those who- Laboratory will be commenced at once.
found dealing with the Government's Fac- Baron Shibuzawa has just returned from
are under sixteen years of age will not be
tory Act. It reads: a trip through the western parts of the
taxed, although formerly even a baby was
"It was i n September last year that the taxed four dollars. country where he went to solicit contri-
butions to the Laboratory, and more than
Factory Law was promulgated for the sake, The details of the new regulation have
one million yen hav e been already promised.
of us workers. The employers and em- not reached Japan, but the steamship com- The Japanese Government will give the
panies which run their ships to the United
ployes in Japanese factories have always laboratory a subsidy of two million yen,
States will hereafter collect eight dollars
lacked pubke spirit; Ihe employers have from every passenger booked to the Unit- and the Imperial Court has conferred the
sum of one million yen towards expenses.
always wanted more labour than what they ed States. It has been customary for the
It is reported that H.I.H. Prince Fushimi
could pay for at the sam e time, and th e em- steamship companies to collect the poll tax will be appointed President of the Labora-
ployee? have always tried to escape as much from the passengers
and hand them to the tory, and as one of the two Vice-Presidents,
United States authorities. Baron Shibuzawa will be named, but no
work as possible. This trend has brought for the United
The passengers who leave one has been selected to occupy the chair of
about- a harsh and severe supervision from States on board the O.S.K. steamer Mexico
the other Vice-Presidency.
employers. When once a worker become Maru on April 14th will be the first to pay Dr. S. Sakura-, Dea n of the College ofi
ill he is immediately dismissed without any the increased amount. Science, Tokyo Imperial University is re-
compensation that much suffering has
so ported to be named as Director of the
CHINESE OFFICERS COMING Laboratory. The sit e for the Laboratory is
been caused. Our Government have long
not yet decided, but a report says that the
made .a study of the case and hav e finally
The Chinese Government has decided laboratory will be probably built at the site
taken steps which appeared in the form of former power warehouse of the army
i
to send seven picked army officers to this of the
the Act passed lately. country for the prosecution of military at Meguro.
"Buf there still remains that habit of try- studies. They consist of three sub-lieute-
YAMAHIKO STRUCK OFF
ing to shirk work on the part of labourers nants of cavalry and four sub-lieutenants
matriculate
and th e over-stepping of the regulations by of infantry, the former will The destroyer Yamaniko (2(58 tons) will
at the mil.tary cavalry school at Shimo-
the employers; such a tendency bodes ill
school at be struck off on Apr'l j owing to age. The,
shizu and the latter at the infantry
for both sides. It is moving contrary to the destroyer was formerly ft Russian ship amVJ
the same place. The officers will arrive dur-
was captured by the Japanese navy in the
spirit of fhe Government who have looked ing this month to enter the respective schools
Russo-Japanese war and placed in active
to protect workers. If the Government from the beginning of the new term that She is a third
service on October 19, 1905.
protects us it is up to us to live up to our
opens early next month. The Chinese Gov-
class destroyer, with a spe?d of 23 knots and
ernment ha s further decided to send abour carrying 3-inch guns and 4 3-pounders, and
contract.
'
2
30 army officers to this country for similar
was built at the Russian navy yard at
purposes in December next. Most, of them
Konlpinoisshowsky.
TOKYO'S NEW HEAD POST OFFICE IS READY will enter the military cadets school and the
military artillery and engineering college at
NOW Ichigawa, a few of higher rank are to be they will receive training in advanced milil
admitted to the m'litary Staff College, where tarv science required for staff officer*.
On April first, the Central Post Office
of Tokyo will move to its new building
in front of the Tokyo Station. To place
the. Office at the centre of the city and
near the Tokyo Station, a new building
j

was planned as soon as the station was con-

structed, and it is now ready for occupa-
tion.
Although the new Central office will be
The natu re.
officially opened on April first, the Parcel
Post department of the Central office, To distinguish the original and A I
moved to the new building on March 15th. genuine Worcestershire Sauce from the
The new building i s equipped up to I

many imitations, see that the signature *t ft

date, and every convenience to facilitate
the handling of mail, has been installed.
|

of Lea & Perrins appears in White AA#^

Red label on
!

The main feature of the building, is the across the every bottle. it
installation ofan electric car line from No other sauce has such an exquisitely delicate T
the basement of the building to the plat- j
flavour, or such a reputation among discriminating
form of the s'fation. The electric car to people in every part of the world.
convey mail matter from and to the sta-
tion platform will pass under the street, '^V \

and on arrival at the station, the bags will

be carried on elevators to the platforms.
This feature will greatly facilitate the
speedy despatch and distribution of mails.
An excellent lighting system has been
installed to give every room in the build-
ing comfortable and clear light, day and
night. The new post office is in one sense
the model post office in Japan. On March
28th- the new building was thrown
open for the inspection of the invited'
guests.
 . ;

Wxt Japan ^8tTY0Fia«0»u

Weekly Edition

No. 14]
REGISTERED AT THE G.F.O
AS A NEWSPAPER TOKYO. APRIL 7, 1917. Vol. LXV.

The Tokai Steel Works now expected

The Japan Weekly Mail is

WEEKLY EDITION ®£EWS & NOTES to be established

trict. The site
somewhere
of the said works
in Kansai dis-
was re-
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. The Women's University at Mejiro> will
cently selected at Hiranuma-cho, Yoko-
hold the graduation ceremony to-day. hama, but Tokyo capitalists are said to
THE JAPAN MAIL have prevailed upon the shareholders in
AND The opening of the Asano Dock Co., Yokohama for the transfer- of the site,
Tsurumi, will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on the ground that coal and labour are
THE JAPAN TIMES dearer in Yokohama than in Kansai district.
to-day.
-<OTH WEEKLY EDITIONS
MONTHS Yen 5.50
SIX A new telephone exchange office will be 1 he abolition of the tipping system on the
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 erected at Koishikawa, and will be opened Japanese imperial railways and the establish-
for business from October.
ment of a system at the stations of provid-
SUBSCRIPTION RATES ing tickets to passengers who require the
Sen 15 each services of red-caps bearing the amounts
Single copies The establishment of the Kanagawa
(back numbers)..Sen 25 each of charges for carrying luggage and parcels
„ branch of the Japan Weights and Measures
Sen .50 for them are now contemplated by the rail-
One month '.
Association was celebrated on last Sunday
Three months Yen 1.50 way authorities. The problem under the
in the local Kencho. first head has been a subject to which the
Six months Yen 3.00
One year Yen 6.00 railway authorities have been paying special
1
Easter Day Services will be held 'to-
attention.
morrow (Sunday) at the Church of the
CONTENTS' Transfiguration Nikko by the Rev. Dr. Geo. Hiiomi Kawakami. who murdered the
[News and Notes 209 Wallace of Tokyo. Rev. William Alexander Campbell and
Mrs. Campbell at Karuizawa on the night
Relations Between Entente & China 210
The construction of the Atami line of the of July 16 last year and was sentenced to
That Hun Plot to Induce Japan to Imperial Railways will be started in the death was executed on the 29th ullt. at
Betray Allies 210 early part of this month. The work will take the Tokyo Prison. It is said that when
Spring Has Come Once More to six years,and twenty three tunnels will be &sked by the authorities whether he had
Brighten Us 212' bored, the longest of which will be four any will to leave, the culprit replied in
miles and 50 chains the negative. He expressed deep repent-
Improve Tokaido Line At Atami ance for the crime and met his death brave-
Section 212 The Osaka Medi- ly
hospital attached to the
The European War 213 cal college, which was burnt down by fire
One hundred and eight steamers with an
War Against some time ago, will be rebuilt at a cost of
President Wilson Asks aggregate tonnage of 291,774 tons were
the work
Huns 216 700,000 yen. It is reported that sunk by German submarines during 19 days
on the new buildings will probably be
New Russia Maintains Excellent commencing March 1 , according to the latest
started in this month. Tokyo Marine
investigation made by the
Order Now '
217!
Insurance Co. Shipping of 15,000 tons was
Russia to the Poles 218 A
movement is on foot for the establish daily lost on the average. To classify the
Spanish Provinces and Constitution 218 ment of an Oriental Trust Guaranty and victims by nationality they were British :
—
Exchange Co. with American and Japanese 46 ; Italian 5 French 7 ; lsorwegian 27 ;
;
German Raider Again in South At-
capital. The promoters are reported to Swedish 1 Greek 4 Spanish 2 Danish
; ;
;

lantic 218 contemplate opening an exchange in Shang- Russian 2

2 ; Dutch 1 ; Japanese 2 ;

The Socialists in Germany 219 hai forthwith. American 5 Persian 1

;
Portuguese ;
and 1

unknown nationality 2.
"Hands Off Prussia" says General Mr. N- Saigo and two others have formal
Kleist 219 ly applied to thei Municipality for the estab For wireless message between Japan
More Peace Talk 220 lishment of a music hall in the Yokohama (through the Funabashi Station) and Hawaii
Park. They propose a small admission fee and San Francisco and vice versa, the au-
!Ad. von Hintze Has Sailed From
for five years, in order to recover the 20,000 thorities concerned recently gave permission
Shanghai 220 yen required for the buildings. for the use of the following codes, provided
Hospital Ship is Prey of Piratical that the name of the code used be stated in
Huns 220 Another proposal made by an American each message: —
A.B.C. Code, 4th and 5th
resident in Yokohama for the boring of a editions, Bentley's Complete Phrase Code,
iVoices of the Press 221
tunnel between Moto-machi, Yokohama, Lieber's Standard Telegraphic Code, Scott's
"Kiri-Hitoha" Staged At Imperial 223
and the neighbourhood of the Kirin Brewery, Code and Western Union. In addition to
Direct Appeal to Emperor 223 Bluff, was informally referred to the Muni- the above, it is now announced that the A.B.C.

[Boccaccio Success At Opera cipal Council by Mayor Ando. This Code, improved 5th edition, and Excelsior's
a
Comique 224 scheme would certainly be for the benefit Code may be used for wireless messages as
communication.
Ralph Thayer Stands Trial 224 of public mentioned above. _ f ....j
 —
2iO JgHftfSffi&i2pJ THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 'April, 7, 1917

the Imperial Railway Bureau has decid- RELATIONS BETWEEN ENTENTE THAT HUN PLOT TO INDUCE JAPAN
ed to make a survey of a route selected for AND CHINA TO BETRAY ALLIES
the proposed Osaka Harbour Railway. This
"Washington, h'eb. 28.— The Associated
will be welcome news for many people.
The
Entente Governments, including Press is enabled to reveal that Germany*
The authorities hoped to purchase the neces- Japan, are waiting fo r China to make her in planning unrestricted submarine warfare
sary land within this fiscal year, but it is international attitude clear and definite and counting it: consequences, proposed an
very doubtful if they will be able to do so before they will give consent to China's alliance with Mexico and Japan to make
proposition to open negotiations on the war on the Uaited States if this country
as there are only a few days of the fiscal
raise of her customs' dudes, the postpone- should not remain neutral.
year left. The cost of construction of the ment of the Boxer indemnity payments, and Japan, through Mexican mediation, was
railway, Y. 9, 297,000, has been already ap- the revision of the treaty forbidding Chin- to be urged to abandon her allies and join

proved by the Diet. The line will connect ese soldiers to enter the foreign concessions in the attack on the United States. Me-
in Tientsin. China has stopped at the xico, for her rewaid, was to receive genc-
Imamiya with the Harbour Works three ;

point of severing diplomatic relations with >\rd financial support from Germany, recon-
iron bridges will be constructed to span the
Germany, and i.as since been procrastinat- quer Texas, NeV. Mexico and Arizona
Shirinashigawa, the Kizugawa and its ing befor goi^g ar.A further.
fi lost province;— -a .d share in th^ victorious
tributary. The Osaka Municipality now In disposing of the Germans in peace terms Germany contemplated.
China,
intends to push on with the work of im- she is showing much hesitation. Though
Details wers let'* to German Minister
almost all the German consuls n the vari- von Eekhardf. in Mexico City, who by in-
j
proving the Harbour,
ous cities have now flocked to Shanghai to -(ructions signed by German Foreign Min-
take pass-age from there to the United ister Zimme inann. at Berlin, Jan. 19. 1917,
From the first of this month greater States, many secretaries or other members was directed to nrenose the alliance with
of consular sitaff are being left to be sta- Mexico to -Gen. Carranza and suggest that
facility is provided for giving the alarm of a
tioned to assist the Dutch to protect the .Mexico seek to biitag Japan into the plot.
fire by telephone to the fire brigade head-
German interests, apparently with the con- Th^se instructions were transmitted to
quarters in the Metropolitan Police Board
sent of the Chinese authorities. Of more <<on Eckhardt tiurugh Count von Bern-
of Tokyo or to any of the fire brigade
than fifty Germane in 'the service of cus- iorfE. former G^iman Ambassador hem.
branch offices scattered over the city. The
toms office- le?s than twenty have been Oow on Ins way home to Germany unde
Tokyo have instituted a new
city authorities
conduct obtained from his enemies by
<:ischarged. Beside-. China has not done «i)fe
system of telephone service by which any 'he countrv against which he was plotting
anything vis-a vis Austro-Hungarv, the
one, who has noticed the outbreak of a fire,
German ally. These facts all go towards V* 3T
may report to any telephone exchange Germany pictured to Mexico, by broad
preventing China from being able to for-
office in the city and the telephone girl who
mally approach the Entente Governments intimation, England and the Entente Al-
received the report will inform the same
with the request to take up the discussion lies defeated; Germany and her allies tri-
without loss of time the nearest fire brigade All the rumour s hitherto umphant and in world domination by tin.
of her demands.
office in the city with which the telephone
chat had it that China had presented her instrument of unrestricted submarine war-
exchange office has been specially connect- counter-proposals to the Entente ministers tate.
ed. The wire for this purpose will be in Peking were denied by the Foreign A
copy of Zimriermami's instructions to
kept always disengaged, ready for use at Office here yesterday. ven Eekhardt, ^ent through von Bernstorfr!
amoment's notice. It is understood that until after China in possession of this United States Gov-
hag proved sincere and earnest in clearing ernment. It is a<? follows.
Berlin. Jan. 19, 1917.
No private wireless stations are found at her ground of Teutonic influence, the En- On Feb. 1 we intend to begin sub-
tente Governments* ."re going to watch the
present in Japan, where the wireless tele- marine warfare uniestricted. In spite of
graph service is a State enterprise, but at course, of events, lisiening to no proposals this, it is our intention to endeavour to
be by China even -:houi
1 she present them.
least two private stations will shortly
To this inde-usive attitude on the part keep neutTai the United States of Ame-
established in Tokyo. Th e Oki Company in rica.
Skiba and the Annaka electric works in of China, a high official of the Foreign
If this attempt is not successful, we
Shibuya, some time ago, filed applications Office ascribed the reason for the celay of
with the Department of Communications th e American b .nk re' decision to partici-
j propose an alliance on the following
basis with Metier*: Tnat we shall make
for permission to build private wireless sta- pate in the Pive-Power-Loan to China.
tions according to provisions of the wireless Negotiations over this m,atte r have been in war together and together make peace.
telegraphic law> and the applications have progress for several months in New York,
We shall give general financial support,
and it is undei stood that Mexico is to
just been granted. The work on these au- hut do not seem to assume any definite
thorized new stations will be started soon, form. Information is 'to hand indicating reconquer the lost territory in New Me-
but they will not handle any public com- that the American international Corpora- xico. Texas and Arizona. The details
munications being only used for the e^peri- tion of New York a nd the Continental Com- are left to you for settlement.
meiif of various wireless instruments. The uercial Bank of Chicago perfected an
| You are instructed to inform the Pre-
Japan radiograph apparatus manufactory ia understanding between themselves to take
! sident of Mexico of the above in the
reported to have applied to the authorities juu the -American share of financing the greatest confidence as soon as it is cer-
for the S'am e purpose diinese Government.
! These great finan- tain that tnerc v.ill De an outbreak of
cial institutes of America are ready to take
j war with the Luited States ,md suggest
part in the Ave Powers' scheme even, it is that the Piesident of Mexico, on his own
A general meeting of the Dai Nippon reported, m spitt 0' the recent reiteration
j

I initiative, should- eommonicate with

Silk Association takes place in the Yoko- of Sccre'taiy of State Lansing's that the Japan suggesting adherence at once to
j

hama Park at 2 p.m. this afternoon. U.S. Government has not altered its policy r hig plan.
The selection of Yokohama ias the pre- not to back up my political loan to China. At the Ram? rime offer to mediate be-
sent rendezous is in consideration of the American financiers like British financ ers, ;

tween Geimanv ;tnd Japan

establishment of the Yokohama branch i:re' beginning to l?arn to carry on their Please call to the attention of the Pre"
of the Association, and of the fact that foreign investments without being backed ardent of Mexico that the employment of
Yokohama's silk exports last year broke up by the Government. What is causing •
ruthless submarine warfare now pro-
the records by 260 million yen. Among them, therefore, to delay in their decision mises to *omt»<l England to mnko r
those, whoare expected to deliver congra- on the present loan is China's vagueness in 51 few montns.
tulatory addresses, are Marquis Matsu- in determining her course against Ger- (Signed). ZIMMERMANX.
kaja. Baron Shibusawa. Governor Ariyo- many. Fo r sbojld she actually join the Thft document ha- been in the hand? of
war on th e sid^ of the Allies the probabili- thp Government since President W'lson
shi, Mayor Ando, Mr. Ch. Bastin doyen
ties are that she would successfully secure hrokf off diplomatic r a latioiv with Gnr-
of the Consular Body in Yokohama, Mr.
the consent of the Ententp Governments to *«anv. It has bfr&n kept secret, while the
Alex. Cumming, President of the For-
raise her tariff raie to 5 per cent, ad President bo-*io asking Congress: for ful!
eign Board of Trade, Mr. K. Otani, Presi-
valorem, *.nd to the postponement of the authority +0 deal with German v. and while
dent of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr.
payment of the Boxer mdemnitv. This Congress has b?pn hesitating. T t was in
Ed. Bosshart, representing foreign ex- would increase her annual revenue bv P'Psidn^t's bind? whiiA Chancellor von
porters, and Mr. I. Wakao, representing thirty or forty million yen, making it un- Rp+hTT>nnn TToIIwpo' was declaring that thfl
Japanese exporters. necessary for China to obtain *i loan. T 7 ri(pfl States had rWed a-n intorpretatio"
 j

April 7, 1917 VHk JAPAN WhKKLY MAIL 211

<» tbo mbmarine declaration "never intend-

-
many of his diplomats for "conferences." and consent Mexican oflieiaU
of Lust
ed by Gernauy,' and that. Germany hail Rome <time before hat, Cabrera whilu still
I
November th Butish Charge at Mexico
promote*] and bono ired friendly relations •1, Atlantic City m the conferences of the City presented to the Carranza Foreign
»v.ith th« United ^>t;»to8 "as an heirloom Vmerican-Mexicaa joint commission, had Office a notification that if
it was discover-
from Frederick the Great." suggested a guarded way to a member m
a that Mexican neutrality thu. had been •
:

Or' ltsel't, if tuoro were no other, the cf the American Action, that he regretted violated, the Allies would take "drastic
document is poh idored a sufficismt answer that the commis ion had not succeeded fully o.easuies'' lo prevent a continuance of (hat
to the German Chancellor 'a plaint that the in settling the difficulties between Mexico situation
(Jnited States "brusquely" broke oft' rela- "nd the Umied states, for, he said, lie had Tn a note almost ir.golenl in tone Foreign
tion! without giving "authentic" reason* hoped it might continue its work and make Minister Aguilar
replied to the charge that,
tor ita action. '.)cic,e for tne world.
•u effect. .1 was the business of .the Allies
h supplies the missing link, to many When pressed tor some details of how to feeep German submarines
out of West-
separate cnains .1 circumstances, which me commissiou could restore world peace, in toatera, and that if hey were nol hrpi 1

until now have, teemed to lead to no do OAibrera suggested that the American »* >ut, Mexico would adopt
whatever course
publics com rolled the destiny of th
finite point. e war •no nircumstanceq mitrht commend.
It sherh? new upon th*-. frequently uy controlling a 'j.ige'part of its supplies.
i.ght
r|,
o German iniluences also have been at-
rt.Dorted but indefinable movements of the Mexico, h e intimated, might do her part by tributed in rom e quarters the vigorous -t,.ps
Mexican Government to couule its situa- tutting off expo'"* of oil. The American o.keu by the de facto Finance Mini.- e r to
tion with ine friction between the United commission dismissed his. ideas as visionary. force loans from the Banco Nacional and
Slates an3 .In:)-.?. Almost coincidtat with Zubaran's return 'V Bonk of Lonaon ;uid Mexico, owned
It. adds anothe- chapter to the celebrated 'om Germany. La 01 era returned to Me- by Frencli and British capital. The in-
report of Jules Cambou, French Ambas- xico City, open in his expressions of anti- .ututions were closed hy the Mexican of-
sador in Ber-in b vt'ore the. war of German'? Americani rr Zubaran, before being sent ficials and some of their officers imprisoned
world wide plans for stirring strife on abroad, had represented Gen. Carranza and held for weeks despite repeated pro-
every continent whore it might aid her twre whih' the -Niagara mediation confer- tests by France. Great Britain and the
in tlie straiflrie foi- world domination which ences were proceeding, and was no less United States
the dreamed was at hand. i.vowediy anti-American than Cabrera.
Reports of Genua; machine gunners in
It adds a elm ax to the operations of Meanwhile, Baron von Schoen, Seeret- ie Carranza army also have been persist-
.•

Count von Bamsiorff and the i German ii v of the German Embassy here, was lit, although the relative importance of
>

Embassy in thic country, which have transferred to the legation in Mexico City. that to the proposed alliance is not fully
teen coloured with passport frauds, charges Ho explanation nouid be obtained of the established. It s recalled to-night, too>
of dynamite plots and intrigue* the full 'ftaaoa for his transfer, and such investiga- •hat last November, when the Mexican-
text of which never has beer, published. tion as wus possrb'e failed to develop. Why American Joint
Commission was making
T givp.a new credence 10 persistent, re- a secretary from the United States should
t li futile effort to adjust the difficulties
ports of auomarire basest on Mexican ter- be s ent to the German Legation in Mexico. between the two countries, the Austro-
ritory in the Gulf of Mexico. T^aron von S^houn's association with <ne lungarian
Ambassador at Mexico City,
h
takes c<gnizan'to of * fact long recog mcxes, if an ir ai fill, does not appear. The Count Kaciman Kama Voikanya, made a
nlzed by American army chiefs, ithat if "nlv outward indication that he might have trip to the United Static on what he de-
Japan ever undertook to invade the Unit been connected with them is found in the scribed as a secret mission.
f-d States it probably would b e through fact that recently he had been detached A
suggestion interpreted by soni e officials
Mexico, ove r the border and into thg Mis- from the German Embassy in Tokyo and ui an indication mat Germany mtgh; have
sissippi Valley to split the country in two. 1
was well acquainted with the Japanese .hade approaches to Mexico at that time
It roeal's that Count vnn Bornstorff, Minister n Mexico City.
i
was made by Cabrera in an address at
when handvxl hi passoorts : very vv-
. w« Cauanzfi'.s pt.ace proposal was openly Philadelphia on Nov. 10.
uotant to return -to Germany, but express- an ^idence of German m-
r .rori'>unced
"The foe? of the United States will cer-
ed a> preference for asylum in Cuba. Mexico bv officials here, who tainly assume to be friends of Mexico,"
fl-Aeuee iv
Tt give s a new estimation to the repeat- declared it was intended only to enibar- said Cabrera, "and will try to take ad-
ed arrests on Ji.- border of men charged by f-i&i the United States. Then, apparently, vantage of any soit of resentment Mexico
American military authoritiff with being some influences snowed their effect on the may have against ih e United States. Me-
German intelligence agents. course oi the Mexican Go.ernmenr. and on xico, nevertheless, understands that in case
Last o f nil, it se°ms to mow n connec Peb. 25 Cabrera, the Minister of Finance, of a conflict between the United States and
lion with C-<m. C'rranza's recent proposals i;.vued a statement describing the "amaze- any other nation outside America her at-
to neutrals thai export? of food and muni- ment" of the Mexican Government that the S tilde must be one of continental solidar-
tion^ to the Enter U /WVps he "n't off. and American newspapers shoidd have inter- ity."
intrmptirn tr&t he mifrht stot> *he oreted Gan Cari.-mza's proposal to cut off It has bci-n an open secret that Depart-
supply of oil, so vital to the British navy, exports of muni ions as a suggestion that ment of Justice agents in their investiga-
I

which is exported fro'm the Tampico fields he might cut off shipments of British oil. tions of plot-, to violate American neutral-
What conguvs will do, and how Mem- j
inev were. Cabiera declared- "entirely ity by setting on foot armed expeditions in
S.»e-r<* of Cot gres» who ooenlv have sym-
!
I groundless, " and that feature of the situa- Mexico more than once have uncovered
1

pathized with Germany in their opposition
to clothing the President with full author-
°iy to protect American rights will regard
the revelation of Germany's machinations
+0 attack 'the United States, is the subject
to-night of thp keenest interest.
Such a proposal as G -rmany instructed
her Minister 'to mike to Mexico borders on
tion ended There was an intimation that what appeared to he trails" of th e German
Germany's astounding proposal that Japan Secret Service. A few days ago Fred
'.urn traitor to hcv allies had been answer- Raiser, suspected of being a German agent,
I aft by Tokyo was arrested at Nogales on charges brou-
Connt von Bemstorff's connection with ght under the umtialitv statutes, Depart-
:
he plot, further than serving as the chan- ment of Justice agents declaring he had
nel of communic, Hon, is intensified by the attempted to obtain military information
^ct that the German Embassy here was On the American side of the border and
not mei'elv the medium of delivering a had cultivated the society of American
1

ar act of war. if, actually, it is not one.

No doubt exists here now that the per-
tistent. reports during the last two years
(if the orveratiom of German agents, not
'done m
Mexico but all through Central
America and the West. Indies are based
cn fact. There is now no doubt whatever
message in this instance but was really a firmv offic.Ts with an apparent intention of
,-ort of headquarcers for all the German promoting: those efforts.
rnireions in Central and South America The fnll extent of the evidence of Ger-
The G rman Naval Attache, Capt. Boy- many's plotHno- against the United States,
Ed, and the Military Attache, Capt. von "athered bv the American secret service-
Papen whose rv all was forced bv the may becom known onlv according to the
P;

Miat, the proposed alliance with Mexico was
know n to high Mexican officials who are
distinguished for their anti-Americanism.
Among them aiv Rafael Zubaran, Car-
Lanza's Minister to Germany, and Luis
Cabrera' Carranza 's Minister of Finance.
If is apparent that the proposal had
taken defiVte foun when Zubaran return-
ed to Mexico Cicv from Berlin recently.
fT»« return from his foreign uo.st was cover-
ed by the fact that Carranza had called in
State Department because of their military course of the future relations between the
activities T this countrv. also
i i
were ac- two countries. It is known that much
credited to Mexico, and between the out- vidence of the operations of the German
treak of fh~ war and their departure from T'mbassy and persons who were responsible
this countrv made at least one visit there to it never has been permitted to come out.
For months manv naval officer? here 1 eeause officials preferred to snmrd asrairist
have believed thai the mvaterious German ir flaming the oublic mind in the tense
1 aiders of the South Atlantic must
have •ituation with Germany. The public
found a base somewhere on the Mexi- mazement which a full exposition of the
can Coast and that such a base could vidence ?n the hand? of the Government
not ht» maintained without +hp knowledge voulrl enrco cannot be over-estimated.
 212
SPRING HAS COME ONCE MORE TO
BRIGHTEN US
The "Winter is past and the voice of
the turtle dove is heard in our land." Only
yesterday all wa s bleak and dreary, and
no Sedan flower smiled on the roadside,
but the Spring Zephyr has' returned and is
again with us bringing burning peach
blossoms and cherry flowers to adorn and
doubly embellish the fondly called "Flower
Land of the East" with the charming floral
beauty anl tiu> balmy air of the eastern
mid-spring. Death prevailed over the
world only yesterday and all nature
seemed to be indulging in its weary long
winter sleep with no sign of life, but at
the gentle touch of Zephyr's hand, life
has returned 'to the earth and its offspring.
Yes, life was in the earth and it only
wanted her gentle and soft touch to bring
nature to life and make it green once
again. In a few days more Tokyo, nay
the whole length end breadth of our fairy-
land, will be a-burning in the full swing of
floral beauty and under the sway of cherry
flowers, so emblematic of the spirit of the
nation and land of the Rising Sun or the
Cherry Land of the East.
Commencing with present week Tokyc
and all leading cities and towns will wit-
ness most lively scenes as is usual in this
season of the year. It is a well known fact
that no people on the earth are so fond
of flowers as the Japanese, the cherry
flower viewing forming the greatest event
of the year to Japanese and the annual
event is the greatest pleasure to them. By
flower viewing is usually meant an outing
of a family or a group of friends, bent
on cherry flower viewing, into the popular
flower resorts in and out of the city, and
it is a fashion for aristocratic circles or
those who can afford to do so, to make a
distant excursion to Yoshino, the well
known historic resort in Yamato province
near Nara, and to pay a round of visits to
the noted flower resorts about Kyoto, such
as Higashiyama and Arashiyama, not only
from the neighbourhood of Kyoto or Osa-
ka, but from Tokyo or other distant places.
For the ensuing few weeks Tokyo and as if to welcome the return of the happy
vicinity will witness an immense con-
course of people streaming into Uyeno,
Mukojima, Asukayama, Koganei and at Asukayama, Koganei and
the flowers at Uyeno and Mukojima will
along the bank of the Arakawa on the
upper stream of the Sumida River to ^ e at ^
cherry day, when these resorts will witness floods
view the beautiful sight ot
f cnerry trees
t^ere in full bloom. Even those at the of humanity streaming in from all quarters within the tunnels of the new line will be
bottom of the social ladder, who usually and will present to the eye a very lively made straight. Both in the number of tun-
lead a hand-to-mouth existence, never and enjoyable sight except the prevalent nels and the length of the tunnel at Tanna-
grudge a day or two for themselves to indulgence in sake, nay a Japanese crowd yama the new line wdl rank the foremost
spend in flower viewing at this season of is proverbially good-natured and never in the railway lines in the Far East.
the year. We stand apart from those more so than when in its cups. Koganei
affected "sober" people, who would com- is one of the prettiest
plain or pretend to complain about the the suburban quarters of Tokyo and
nuisance of the clamorous, noisy crowds,
who, as they would have it. spoil the
pleasure the floial beauty affords. O n the
contrary we would endorse such merri-
ments for the sake of the common weal,
and especially among the lower classes,
who pent up by their busy, tiresome daily
drudgery V-'ar T) snd year out, eagerly look
i
Forward fri this annual floral fete- which
returns only once a year, with ever long
ing wishes to give vent to their sense of
relaxation. All work and no play is pro-
THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL
verbially admitted to make Jack a dull
boy. Human nature displays its best side
when under influence of nature, and of
all floral offsprings of nature the cherry
flower in its pure beauty and in its peculiar
beauty, so characteristic of the national
traits of Japan, appeals to every rank
and every social strata alike. It is the
flower of freedom and liberty, never to
be monopolized by the nobility or by the
rich or by poets, but to be enjoyed by all
men of all classes. Before nature all men,
whether of obscure origin or of distinguish-
ed birth, are all her children, and nature
has created the earth and all its environ-
ments for the use and pleasure of her
children. And in flowers, yes only in
flowers, we see and recognize the embodi-
ments of the idea of nature fully display-
ed, and to its best advantage. The im-
mortal Saigyo, the most sober of all Japan-
ese priest poets of old, has sung:
Negawaku ba
liana no moto nite
Haru shinan,
Sono Kisaragi no
MochizuJci no Tcoro.
(Ah, let m P die in Spring time,
When the moon is full on high,
And the fragrant cheery blossoms
Fall upon me where I die.)
The ode, immortal as the name
is
author, and short, as it is, well illustrates
the national sense of the love of flowers
of the Japanese people. The passing
beauty of the cherry flowers, emblematic
of the "heart of Japanese," will never wait
for those indolent stay-at-home travellers,
who are too weary and idle to go out and
enjoy the full display of the beauty of the
flora, which is proverbially known to last
for only three days in its prime, later to
give place to the equally beautiful wistaria,
azalea, peony, sweet flags and divers other
floral guests of the season.
Prompted by the genial weather of the
P*?? fewJays the cherries a^ Uyeno, Mu
kojima, Shiba Park, and Asukayama have
to bloom, putting on an air to beckon
begun
the flower-loving people with their sweet
smiles, fragrant with their floral offsprings
Spring. Though the season is still too
early for the prime of the floral beauty
Kumagai,
aelr ^ est next Saturday and Sun-
!
!
the present Gotemba line, and the track
j
spring resorts in a still higher reach of the same river, are
noted all noted for their ancient and magnificent
for its cherry groves-; it is practically a
long small struggling village with a swift
narrow stream running through it for some
3 or 4 miles. The surrounding country is,
however, low and rather uninteresting, but
the cherries which are mostly two or three
centuries old, and are the giants of their
kind and enormously productive of flowers,
make up for whatever lack of beauty there
is elsewhere. The floral bank of the Ara-
kawa, on the upper course of the Sumida,
and Kumagai, in Saitama, which lies on
[April 7, 191
IMPROVE TOKAIDO LINE AT ATAMI SECTION
The construction of the railway tunnels
on the Atami section of the Tokaido line,
which on its completion about six years
hence will replace the present line via
Gotemba, is to be started early this month.
To commence the work of the excavation of
the railway tunnels on the new line, Mr.
Tomita, the director of the Atami line con-
struction office of the Railway Board, ac-
companied by Mi. Takiyamia, engineering
expert, and other officials and engineers,
started for Atami a few days ago. Two
hatest machines for the boring of the rail-
way tunnels wh-'ch had been ordered from
America law recently arrived at Yoko-
hama and will bo shortly conveyed to Ata-
mi. According to th e chief expert, 23 tun-
nels are to be built on the line- the longest
tunnel being one to be excavated through
the side of Tannayarna, which traverses the
foot ofMounts Higane, Kurodake and
Takijiyama, belonging to Hakone Mountain
range, and extends for ia length of 4 miles
50 chains (about °6.000 feet), and therefore
the longest railway tunnel in this country,
being 1 mile 50 chains longer than (he Sasa-
go and Ikoma tunnels on the Shinetsu line,
which iare 3 miles :'n length. It is the tenth
longest of the ra'lway tunnels of the world
being about one-third of the length of the
Simplon tunnel, Switzerland- the world's
of its longest railwav tunnel.
The work of the construction is not so
difficult as experienced in the excavation of
thf. Sasa»o tunnel, which took about 8 years
'for the construction of single line. The ma-
ture of stratum is rather hard as the moun-
tains belong to the Fuji volcanic belt and
the land consists of Andesite rocks* which
offers great conveuic-nce to th e work of ex-
cavation and is no difficult work to bore
through with the excellent boring machines
of latest fashion. The Tanna tunnel will
be of double tracks and as the work of
construction is be started from both ends
at the same time the work of boring is ex-
j
pected to be finished in three years and the
construction of the tracks will require an-
other three yeais so that the completion of
the railway tunnel will take full six years.
Of the total estimated expenditure required
in the construction of the new railway line,
amounting to 25,000,000 yen, about 15,000,-
000 yen. will be expended in the construc-
tion of the 23 tunnels on the section, the
average cost of construction per mile be-
tween Odawara pjad Numazu (30 miles) be-
ing 880,000 yen and the average cost for
ihp tunnel being 350 yen per foot. The
new line will have no sharp inclines as on
cherry trees, and moreover, the surround-
ing country-side affords a lovely landscape
with the enchanted view of the mountain
ranges of Musashi. Sagami and Hitachi
soaring in the clear azure sky in the dis-
tance beckoning, as it were, through the win-
dow of the railway car, while the bound-
Jess stretch of barley fields with peach trees
a-blooming and golden sheets of rape
flowers intermingling here and there greet
the eve on loft and right as one passes in
the train.
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THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT a point d'appui, which was strongly held forces, itlio Germans -n-e al „ destroying the
by thy enemy. country in the vicinity .,1 Gfttont, Bruge*
The German communique says: "Our and Zeebrugge, implying a retreat there
KOKUSAI-EEUTEB 1 eserves, between and Couchy-Ic-
the Oise a bo.
Loudon, Mar. 27.— Itculer's representa- Ghateau, gave way before a threatened en-
tive at British Headquarters in France, un- circling movement." St. Quentin, a town in the French dep. of
der oven date, telegraphs "The British
: KOK USAI-KEUTEE Aisne, on the Somme, 95 miles NE. of Paris
have occupied the largo village of Long-
avesnes. the possession of which greatly im-
London, Mar. 28. Reuter's correapon
. — and 33 S. of Cambrai The church of St.
Quentin is a fine Gothic structure, dating
dent with French leadquarter s at Soissonsi I

proves our line between Koisel and Nurlu.

under dale of March 26 writes: The
They have also taken Equancourt. situated plateau Crony,
— from the 12th to the 15th century. The
town-hall (i5th-i6th c.) is also a fine speci-
up the southern Bide of
to the north of Nurlu." men of Gothic. The town is a centre of
which (he French are fighting their way
KOKUSAI D1EECT SERVICE in the teeth of fierce opposition, is the south- cotton industries which give employment to
London, Mar. 21.—Beuter's correspondent eastern projection of the vast Lao n plateau. 130,000 hands in the making of calicoes,
at British Headquarters in France, under The French are steadily driving the enemy tulle, cretonnes, jaconets, muslin, merino,
date of March 27, telegraphs: from position to position. The wilderness of cambric, and gauze. Embroidery is largely
"Notwithstanding the continuancel of mud has disappeared and men and guns prepared, and machinery, hats, paper, sugar,
adverse weather conditions, there has been advance over fields taking cover on the lines soap, and beer are manufactured The
considerable activity during the past 24 of wars of a decade ago. The frequent population is about 5 5, 600. The Spaniards
hours along tha'. stretch of the western fusilading shows that the rifle has come and an English contingent inflicted a crush-
front, whereupon the eyes of the world are into its own again. ing defeat upon the French in 1557. Short-
now fixed. The' brilliant capture by the French of ly afterwards the town, after a brilliant
"The taking of Laguicourt, referred to
the "Bed Bridge" over the ravine on the defence by Coligny, capitulated to the
in last night's communique^ straightens our Maubeuge road, gave them the key to the Spanish army. In 1871 the Germans
line between Beaumetz and the outskirts of whole Crouy plateau. The French are also routed the army of Faidherbe here.
Croiselles, the sector of our advance which
pressing forward on the left in the vicinity
the enemy continues to dispute more vigor- KOKUSAi-EEUTEE
ously than elsewhere. The enemy evidently
of Marival, and on the right in the viciuity
of Vregny. Every gain is followed by a
London, March 29. —
Cavalry, which con-
regarded this position as one of importance tinue to play big part in the Briti h ad-
a
counter-attack in which the Germans are
for his covering forces to hold, as a deter- vance on 4he western front, have captured
recklessly and fruitlessly sacrificing men.
mined counter-attack, in considerable two more villages. Since Tuesday, the
KOKUSAI-HAVAS British have pushed cn along a 5-mile front
strength, developed during the afternoon
from the direction of Quesot.
Paris, —
March 28 Marshal von Hinden- between Longavesnes and
Equancourt over
burg was greatly mistaken if he imagmed
"Our troops, however, were able to suc- h distance of 3.000 yards.
that the destruction carried out by his sol-
cessifull^r defend all theiijr gains, and the Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig in his
diers in all territory, which they have aban-
attack presently died away. Later in the doned, would prove an obstacle in the path Wednesday evening communique, says:
day, an attempt to recover the place was of the French and prevent them from be- "The cavalry have captured the villages of
renewed, but by this time some of our field- ing accompanied by their artillery and fol- Villersfaucon and Saul court. We drove
guns had been brought up in support; and lowed by their baggage. Roads have been off an attack on Eqnancoui*: inflicting ,

when the Germans moved out into the open, repaired and artillery and munitions have
considerable losses on th e Germans. We
preparatory to trying to rush our position, followed the infantry methodically so
have established ourselves at two points
they met with a burst of shell-fire that on the road between Doignie? and Lagni-
that when the Germans have tried,
speedily dispelled them. Altogether Lagui- court and mado progress southward. West-
in the last two days, either to take up the
court has proved qujte a costly little spot to ward of Croise^es We mo! with strong re-
have suffered
offensive again or resist, they
the Boches. Yesterday, the enemy made an- sistance."
vigorous rebuffs. The French advance has,
other effort in considerable strength to cap- Renter's representative at French head-
ture a large farm north of Beaumetzles and therefore, continued and considerable pro-
quarters says that the full atroeiousuess of
Cambrai. After offering a stout resistance, gress has been realized on two capital the
Germans in he evacuated territories is I

our men fell back upon the village. They werepoints at the front. The first is southwest only now appearing. They not only broke
not long before returning with reinforce- of St. Quentin, where the Germans were open the. vaults in
the ch arch-yards and
ments, however^ and although the Germans thrown back to within a league of the town, -ised them fp machine-gun shelters, but
r
were well-supplied with bombs and fought and secondly on the Oise, where the French systematically pillaged the graves of the
hard, they were presently driven out again, captured Coucy-le-Chateau. well-to-do to givp them the lead linings
having suffered heavily from the great su- Although the Germans told these people from the coffins, and possibly the orna-
periority of our own grenade throwers. countless lies to demonstrate how invincible ments and jewels, if there were any. In
"The village of Longavesnes was captured they are, the people had a pretty good gene- several cases, the cemeteries were broken up
by our cavalry yesterday. Its position in
ral knowledge of the true state of affairs in and the remains of the dead scattered about,
our hands greatly improves our line between the world beyond the German lines. They Hibbish and filth being thrown into the
Roisel and Nurlu." say the Germa n soldiers have been talking graves.
KOKUSAJ-EEUTEB a good deal, especially latterly, and in spite KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
—
London. March 28. The French on of all efforts to conceal the truth from them, London, March ?9.—Field Marshal Sir
Tuesday, south of the Oise, followed up it is surprising how much they appear to Douglas Haig. in his Thursday communi-
their success, by capturing all the lower know. People say they could almost gather que, says: "After a sharp fight, we cap-
forest of Coucy and the villages of Ba- the progress of the battle of the
Somme by tured the village of Neuville Bourfouval.
bisis, Veucevil and Coucht-la-ville, reach- the change of demeanour of the Boches, who The enemy los+ heavily."
outskirts the of made no secret of their apprehensions at KOK (ISA T-REUTER
ing the western of forest
St. Gobain. The French, north of Soissons,
Neu-
th P prospect of facing another great British
offensive this year. One possible reason for
London, Mar. 31. — The French, south
mace important progress north of of Ailette, made h successful attack on the
this retreat, which may well be the bug-
ville. Surmangival and Leuille. enemy's position on the front Neuville-
KOKTTSAI-RETTTEB bear of the German High Command is the
sur-Angival to Vregny, making consider-
question as to whether they could get their
—
London. Mar. 28. The French afternoon
—"We men to face a ny such possible continuation able advance.
communique saytr: continued our
of the attack. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig an-
advance in the lower forest of Couchy, of nounces: "We captured Heudecourt and
which we have occupied the entire northern KOKUSAI-EEUTEB
—
London, March 29. A telegram from made considerable
progress east of it. We
position. The 'enemy has been driven be-
also are in possesion of Martevillevermand
yond tbo Barisis-Servais line. Paris reports 'that the Germans have eva-
They burning vil- and Soyecourt. The British artillery
"In a brilliant night attack, we can id luated St. Quentin. are
miles behind their present lines, forced the enemy to retire from St. Emilie,
the village of Cbuchy-le-Chateau. south of lages for
the forest and north of Soissons. We also indicating a renewal of the retreat. whiab is now in our hands. have, in We
captured a farm north-west of Margival and According to news from the Belgian addition, captured the villages of Jearn-
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214 ISpJ THE JAPAN WEEKLY Mi\Ti. [April 7, 19 17

court, Hersdelly and Hesbecourt. We moment

later, our men came back at the KOK US AI-EETJTEE
captured posts iu the neighbourhood of more numerous than
run,
tfhen they left, London, April 3. Field-Marshal Sir —
driving a bunch of Germans before them. Douglas Haig, in his Monday evening com-
Otnonst St. Mein and Henin Sicsajeud,
munique, says: "We have made substan-
after killing or capturing the whole gar- The
whole manoeuvre had lasted about 20
tial progress a t numerous points. North-
minutes. Th e result for th e French was eastward of Savy, we carried by assault
rison."
JS.OKUSAI-BETJTEB
some twelve prisoners not counting twice the villages of Francilly, Elemycy and
The cost Holnon. We captured six field-guns and
—
London, Mar. 31. Field Marshal Sir
that numbei killed and wounded.
'o us was a few cratches only.
are now within two miles of St. Quentin.
Douglas Haig in today's communique re- e have captured Si. Quentin Wood, "W
The Germans, who boast they have or- Villecholles and Heudeoourt and have es-
ports that the British have occupied the
ganized everything, have applied the divi- tablished posts at Templers-le-Guerard and
villages Ruyaulcourt, Sorel-le-grand, and V« cqnelette farm Two miles eastward of
sion of labour to war and also have created
Fins, and gain 3$ ground after sharp fight- Heudecovrt, we attacked and captured a
attacking ferc e "battle specialists" who are
series of strongly held positionson a front
ing in the neighbourhood of Headecourt.
carefully reserved for operations on a large of ten miles. Thev formedpart of the
The French north-east of Soissons have advanced defenses between the Bapiume-
scale. The remainder is suitable only for
progressed in the Uregny-margival section, doing full work and bearing Canabrai road a n d Arras. During this ope-
the brunt of
ration, in which th e enemy offered deter-
and ejected the enemy west of Maisons de it.
mined resistance and suffered heavy casual-
Champagne from the trenches in which he With the French, everyone fights, every- ties, we captured the villages of Doigmies*

gained a footing on March 28. one attacks and takes his share of the la- Louverval, Noreuil. Longatte, Ecoust-St.
bour and honour. Mein and Croiselles, takmg 182 prisoners.
KOKUSAJ-EEUTEB
KOKUSAI-RETTTEE Our artillery broke up all counter-at-
London, Mar. 31. —Router's Head-
London, April 2. The British are ncv, — T&cks."
quarters, telegraphing' on Saturday after-
within sight of the spires of St. Quentin,
noon said: We made considerable pro- where the Germans have begun to loot ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
gress to-day, weakening and substantially themuseums, picture-galleries and other
deepening the bulge towards St. Quentin works of art. The town is already ruined —
London, Mar. 28. The Russian official
by fires and explosions. The strength of communique reads " The enemy attacked
:

and biting into the enemy defenses be- us on the west bank of the river Shara. The
the St. Quentin position can be judged by
tween Croiselle s and the Bapaume to the fact that it is defended by ten separate second attack was accompanied by asphy-
xiating gases which compelled us to fall back
Cambrai road. belts of barbed wire and well-protected

KOKUS A I-EEUTBB from; the rear. The enemy is using a to the east bank."
[official to the bussian embassy
London, April 1. —Reuter's representa-
new field-gun, which outranges
decessors by 2,000 yards. He
its pre-
is also em- —
Petrograd. Mar. 28. Western front. The
j

tive with Briti-h Headquarters in France,
telegiaphiug this afternoon, says:
arestill advancing. The enemy opposition
isweaker along ihe southern part of our
Consequently we have made
new front.
the biggest advi.iire in this sector, while
from Beaumetz to Arras every gain was the
result of hard lighting. We have seized a
enemy artillery has developed near Postava
ploying light guns drawn by a pair of
"We horses. There are numerous traces of the a more than usual lively activity. South-
east of Baronovichi, the enemy, after an
effectiveness of the British gunners, and
artillery and minethrowing preparation at-
one graveyard contains 2,000 graves.
tacked the Russian positions on the western
KQKUSAI-EISUTEB
—
London. April u. The French have cap- bank of the Shara. The first attack was
repulsed but by the second attack, in which
tured several sys r-ms of trenches ,and strong
r

gas was used by the enemy, the Russians

hill which brings us within four miles of points east of Neuville-sur-Margival. The
enemy, af vigorous defense, was driven were pressed back to the eastern bank of
the Cambrai to St. Quentin road, while fur- Ltr a
Tauf- the river. East of Baranovichi and north-
4her south cur advance has reached a point brick to the outsorts of Vauzillon and
faux. He suffeud heavily; we captured east of Kimpolung two enemy aeroplanes
barely four mile^ from the centre of St. j

'
108 prisoners, and four machine-guns-. were brought down and the aviators taken
Quentin. I

KOKUSAl-EEDTEB prisoner.
KOKUSAI-REUTEE Firing and reconnaissances continue on
London April 2 —Field-Marshal Sir
Paris, April 1 —
An expert commentator Douglas Haig, in Ins Sunday evening com- the Rumanian and on the Caucasus front.
writes in the press: "We have reached munique. Mys: "During March, we cap- [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN" EMBASSY]
the celebrated Ilinuenburg line. e will W
tured 1239 German ?oldiers> sixteen officers, Petrograd, March 29. Western front. —
now pause in our operations until our new three field-guns, iwenty-five trench mortars
positions are consolidated and the weather
The Germans after an artillery prepara-
and sixty ma< hii:e-guns. From January tion attacked the Russian positions east of
:

improves."
tp March our captures numbered 4,600.
KOKUSAI-HAVAS "On Sunday morning, we occupied
Illuxt, but were repulsed. A German at-
Quentin. tack north-west of Postava wa§ also re-
Paris. April 1- The French communi- Savy, four miles to the west of St.
fighting, and we pelled. In the night before March 27, the
ques.- afte- speaking of the surprise attacks, There was consi lerable
enemy. In enemy after an artillery preparation, at-
and of the "coups d e mam" carried out on inflicted heavy casualties on th e
in the des- the afernoon, we took possession of Savy tacked the Russian positions near Bogushe
enemy lines geLenuly resulting
of the village. and succeeded for a time in seizing a part
truction of a for; tied outpost, or the tak- Wood, one mile to the west
i

ing of a few prisoners, remark that the We captured Venddles on Saturday night of the Russian trenches, but by a
morn- Russian counterattack the front was re-
French e xeel in tt»is kind of work in which and Epehv ,and Pe ziere on Sunday
:

*Jiey mak.-i nee of thf k qualities of initiative, vug making

progress north-west of Croisel- established. On the Stohod near Borovno,
deftness and calmness. les.''
the Russians performed a gasattack. Hav-
TZC) R US AT-TCETTTER
The story of one of these little expedi- ing blown up a subterranean gallery East
tions that took p'aee quite recently in Loudon. April 2—
Reuter',, correspondent
of Berezin the Russian scouts rushed into
Argonne, m the famous Grurie Wood, a! Headquarters
telegraphs: "We have
the the enemy
trenches and took 20 Germans
made pnother important advance in
where so much righting took place in the prisoner. A German cuirassed train fired
first' two years of the war, has been related
northern sector and carried by assault the
desperately defended town of Croiselles and at the Russian
positions east of Korosmezo.
by an eye-witness. We read: con- Rumanian front. South of the river
Longette, beHdes the stubbornly
The business was entrusted to a very also The British Zabaniosh, Russian troops are fighting
village of Doigaies. the
young lieutenant in command of two sub- tested
The force,
|

advancing from the direction of Ver- for the positions, which were given up on
alttrns. a sergeant and 35 men. little

band set cut at sunset, and the enemy was rrfand captured
successively the villages of March 23. South of the river TJsa, 20
Villecholles and Attily. so that our line now south-west of Moineschi. the
taken by grrprie^ and made only a faint re- kilometres
A m^ mine-gun that threatened forms an arc around the upland on which enemy attacked the Russian positions and
sistance.
to attack u? obliquely was immediately]
Bois d'Hornon is situated, about half a seized a part of them after a stubborn
league north and west of Savy. Nearly
silenced. 1

wounded Germans fight. The advance of small enemy's par-

Grenades burst in dug-outs, green fire- four hundred killed o r
railway Focsani to Mere-
had occupied ties along the
work signals' spouted in anxiety, a few re- were nicked up after we ceschi has been repulsed.
volvers wont off in the earth-work then a> Saw." ;
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Caucasus front. Firing and reconnois- artillery, yesterday, showed increased ac- the Monte Sief, but was mediately driven
sanees are Sfoing on. tivity on the area oast of Golizea. One of out. There have been Buccesafttl raids on
Adetachment of Russian marine aero- our field hospitals in the town was hit, but
the front of the Julian Alps.

plane porformeiba flight on Dorkos about there were no casualties. On the Carso,
CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA
30 miles north-west of Constantinople last night, we repulsed an attack south of
dropping about 50 bombs on the Constan-
Castagua Vizza and took a few prisoners." KOKUHAi-ji.i,[j TBJ1
tinople water Another Bfviator
supply.
KOKUSAI DTjtEOT SKRVTCE London, Mar. 31.—The official communi-
detachment dropped bombs on Tulcea.
que from Mesopotamia iead»s "Our troop!
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY J London, Mar. 27.—An Italian Com- since March 19, operating northwards and
1\ trograd. March 31. — Western front. munique* says in the Sugana valley, during "orth-eastwarda of Bagdad have been ac-
iiVonty kdoinetres south-east of Barano- the night of 25th, 26th, enemy detachments ively engaged 111 pushing back the enemy
vichi near Colodov'chi the Russians 1UC m attempted to approach 'our positions on the and consolidating the posi ion* of our roopS. l

night before March 29 performed a gas The Russians an; also converging on Khani-
leftbank of the Maso torrent, west of
attack; n the meantime ih e artillery was
i kin :,nd have encountered considerable dif-
Samoue, but were driven and dispersed
off
attacking th P enemy's trenches with che- liculties and considerable forces in this
mical shells. Near Martynovka en the by our fire. Yesterday there was consider- direction.
Oginsky Canal, ihe enemy attacked the able artillery activity on the Julian front. "Though th.y have nut with strenuous
Russian position- developing a strong artil- At dusk the bombardment was extremely resistance, they have inlhelod severe losses
lery fire. He succeeded in entering the severe in the section between Frig: do, Yip-
on the enemy. We have occupied I) Itawah
Russian tranches, but was repulsed by a nd S'ndiyah and the rich productive anas,
pacco and Dossofaiti. After destroying our
counter-attack and took to flight into his 35 miles north of Bagdad. We
occupied
trenches. Unimportant German attacks defences the enemy launched two attacks in Falleyah, 36 mile* to the west of Bagdad
north of Illuxt and in the Postavy region force, one of which was against our posi- e n March 19, fie Turk s retreating toward^
havp been repulsed. South of Pogaichi a tions on Hill 126, where he succeeded in oc- Hit."
German aeroplanewas knocked down and
the aviators, two German officers, taken cupying some of our trenches. The other
CAMPAIGN IN PALESTINE
towards Dosso'fai was immediately repuls-
p isoner. ,

ed*
Caucasus from. Firing and reconnais- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
sances continue also on the Rumanian front.
A squadron of our aeroplanes, dropped
The Russian artillery fired successfully on bombs on a hutment in Vallarsa valley in —
London, Mar. 29. The British forces
the neighbourhood of Geroli with good operating in Palestine have defeated a
the German mon tors, which tried to ap- re-
sults. All our machines returned safely. force of 20,000 Turks, capturing 900, in-
l roach Gala tz.
cluding an entire divisional staff and a
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Petrograd. April 1. —
Western front. London, Mar. 28.— The Italian com-
General.
KOKUS AI-RE UTER
North-west of the Kapul mou".
sian scouts scattered a nui roii*
Kus
emy
munique of even date reads: "Yesterday
there was the usual artillery activity. It was
—
London, Mar. 29. An official communi-
que from General Sir Archibald Murray,
.

detachment. After a bayonet encounter 2 most marked in the sector between Frigido
Commander-in-Chief in Egypt, reads
officers, one sergeant, and 16 soldiers were and Vippaco, and on the northern edge of " The British forces have advanced 15 miles
taken prisoner. Near Kirlibaba, the Aus- the Carso Plateau. Minor encounters are
from Rafa to Wadie Ghuzzeh, five miles
trians, about 3 companies in strength, with
reported on the Mount Croce Pass, in the
southward of Gaza, for the purpose of
vicinity of Dalla, south-east of San Pietro
the support of artillery attacked the Rus- covering the construction of the railway.
and in the Lucaffi sector. The enemy every-
sian positions. They
succeeded, after re-
where was repulsed and a few prisoners were
We were heavily engaged on Monday and
peated attacks, in entering the Russian Tuesday in this neighbourhood with a force
taken."
trenches, but were dislodged by counter- ' of 20,000 of the enemy We inflicted
attacks and the front was re-established.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE heavy losses on them and took 900 prison
Firing continues on the rest of the front. London' Mar. 29. The Italian communi- — ers, including the General command and
Rumanian front. The advance of the que issued to-day reads: "In the Trentino the staff of the 53rd Turkish Division.
enemy south of Jacobeni and Valeputna small encounters have taken place in the Four Austrian officers were among the
Serravalle areas and on the left bank of the captured."
was repulsed by artillery fire.
Caucasus front. The Turks 25 kilo- Maio and the Carso. The enemy rushed KOKUSAI-EEUTER
metres south-west of Giumishhan unsuc- 'he
Italian position,;; on the southern slopes
o'i Hill 144, but were immedi ately repulsed.
London, April 2. — Speaking in the House
cessfully attacked the Russian positions. of Commons- to-day, Mr. A. Bonar Law
"Th e enemy dropped bombs on Gorizia. 'announced the recent battle of
that, in
On the rest of the front firing and recon- There were no casualties. Gaza, the total British killed were under
noissances continue. "In the Sugana valley, during the night 400, while the i"*«-niy casualties were 8,000.
A Russfan aeroplane detachment has been oi March 25 and '26 enemy detachments
dropping bombs on the harbour, the docks attempted to approach the Italian positions Gaza, one of the five" chief cities of the
and the vessels at Braila. on the left bank of the Maso torrent, west
ancient Philistines, situated in the south-
of Samone, but were driven off and dis-
west of Palestine, 3 miles from the sea, on
persed by the Italian fire.
ON THE ITALIAN FRONTS the borders of the desert which separates
"Yesterday there wa§ considerable artil-
Palestine from Egypt. In 333 b.c it was
lery activity on the Julian front. At dusk
taken after a five months' siege by Alexand-
the bombardment was extremely severe in
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE er the Great, and from then to 1799, when
between Frigido, Vippacco and
—
London, Mar. 25. The Italian com-
" On the Trentino
the section
Dossofaiti. After destroying the Italian
the French captured it, it witnessed the
victories of the Maccabees, Calif Abu-bekr,
munique to-day reads :
defenses the enemy launched two attacks
front, artillery action was hindered by the Templars, and the heroic Saladin. Con-
in force, one of whicfl was against the posi-
weather conditions. At the head of the tions on Hill 126 where he succeeded in stantine the Great, who rebuilt the town,
Viddende valley in Piave, the enemy at- ccupying som trenches. The others to- >
made it the seat of a bishop. The modern
tempted a surprise attack, but were driven ward Dossofaiti vvao immediately repulsed. Guzzeh is a collection of mere villages, its
off.. There has been considerable activity "A squadron of Italian aeroplanes drop- only building of interest the great mosque.
on the front along the Julian alps. The ped bombs on a hutment in Vallarsa! valley Pop. 25,000.
enemy tried to raid our lines on the Lucate in the neighbourhood of Geroli with good
sector, on the Carso Plateau, but were results. All the machines returned safely." GERMANS IN CHINA TO REGISTER
driven off with severe loss." KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
The communique for March 24 reads
" In the Sugana Valley, after a violent
London, Mar. 31. The Italian communi-
:
— KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
Peking, —
March 29. The local police
que of March 26 reports that on the pre-
artillery preparation, the enemy yesterday authorities have distributed forms to all
vious day there was brisk artillery fire in
again attacked our positions at the head of Germans, which they are required to fill
the Lagarina valley, thei head of Trav-
the small valley of Coalba. They were, ignalo. and the Carso. In the Upper Cord- up within three days, giving their name,
however, driven back and dispersed by our age, occupation and address. Similar mea-
evale the enemv succeeded in entering one
fire. On the Julian front, the enemy of oUr advanced positions on the slopes of sures are being taken at other centres.
 2l6 laipj THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL April 7, 1917

PRESIDENT WILSON ASKS WAR to be

taken against Austria or other nations. commended it. One of the pacifist delegates
AGAINST HUNS He
said: "We are about to accept the then proseeded to assault Mr. Lodge, who
gage of battle with this natural foe of liberty, promptly floored has opponent.
and shall, if necessary, spend the whole
KOKUSAI-REUTER
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE force of the nation to check and nullify its
—
New York, Mar. 30. An Associated Press pretensions to power. We are prepared to fight Washington, Apul
2. The population is —
wireless message from Berlin quotes Dr. von thus for the ultimate peace of the world, on the tiptoe of expectation awaiting Pre-
Betkmann-Hollweg, in his speech in the the liberations of its peoples, [the Germans sident Wilson's message to Congress to-

Reichstag to-day as declaring that Ger- included] ; for the rights of nations great j
morrow. Messages from patriotic socie-
'ties are pouring into White House in sup-
many never desired war with the United and small and the privilege of men every-
port of the President. Special trains are
States and does not do so now. The sub- where to chose the^r way of life and obedi- |

being run to this city, carrying war dele-

marine policy of Germany, says the Chan- ence. The world must be made safe for de- j

cellor, is necessary for the defense of the mocracy and its peace must be planted upon j
gations. The pucifists are equally busy
advertising wholesale in favour of arbitra-
country. If America considers she has a the trusted foundations of political liberty."
on.
just cause for war, Germany wdl not bear
fc

After the delivery of the President'^

the responsibility alone. K.OKDSAI P1KKCT SERVICE
address, a joint resolution declaring that
KOKUSAI-REUT^R a state of war exists between the German
New York, Apr. 3. —Newpapers in the
—
London, Mar. 30. Speaking in the Government and the Government and peo- '.'nited States,
tical affiliations,
irrespective of their
unanimously support Pre-
poli-
Reichstag to-day, Dr. von Bethmann- ple of the United States was introduced. I

Hollweg, the Imperial German Chancellor, It declared that the recent acts of the Im- sident Wilson's declarations The "Tri-
referred to the forthcoming extraordinary perial bune," a Republican organ, finds no praise
Government of Germany were acts
session of the "United States Congress where- trio high for the words and purposes of
of war. The resolution authorized the
Sat the "question of war or peace between the President. The "Sun" rejoices that
President to "take immediate steps to
us will be decided." He declared that Ger- 1
the country has found a leader ready to
many never had the slightest intention 1o at- put the country into a thorough state of lead in the direction of duty towards the
defense and exert all its power and employ
tack the United States and does not d a.sire common interests of humanity.
war with America, to-day. Tho renuncia- all its resources to carry on the war against
j

The Chicago "Herald" says that be-

tion of the repeated request of the United the German Government and bring the doubt the vast majority of the people
States for Germany to abandon unrestricted conflict to a^ successful termination." The lyond
n with the President heart and soul.
re
submarinism was due to England s intensifi- matter was then referred to the Foreign These are typical of the comments every-
ed blockading of Germany. Germany, he Affairs Committees of the respective where. There were remarkable scenes of
added, would not have to bear the burden Houses. patriotism when the news of the Address
of responsibility if America regards the KOKTJSAJ DIRECT SERVICE by the President were circulated in the
refusal as a reason to declare war on Ger- —
New Y. vk, April 2. President Wilson, city. Mr. Gerard announced the Presi-
many. n his address to Congress, said that one of dent's declaration from an opera box in
KOKUSAI-REUTER the things which had served to convince the
one of the theatres, when the throng rose
Washington, Mar. 31.— At the Cabinet's United Srates 'hat Prussian autocracy
as one man aad cheered frantically. There
final sitting before the special session of could never be America's friend, was its were similar scenes in other theatres and
Congress on April 2, various members sub- criminal intrigues against American unity. restaurants and impromptu parades through
mitted their reports of th e steps taken to KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE the streets.
prepare for war. These showed that every- —
Washington, Apr. 2. President Wilson's
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
thing possible had been done to co-ordinate address before' Congress which is expected
th e country's resources. The general im- to be delivered to-day will immediately be
Washington, April 3. Th e 'administra- —
America about to take an tion's resolution declaring that a state of
pression is that is telegraphed to the American diplomats
active part in the war, the speech of the abroad.
war exists with Germany was introduced
It is understood that foreign gov-
being the straw. into both House s to-day. Consideration of
German Chancellor last ernments, on receipt may assume, so closely
KOKUSAI-REUTER \h e matter was pos!poned until to-morrow.
does it approximate the recognition of a state
—
London, Mar 31. In the Reichstag, of war, as necessity dictates, the issuing of
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
New York, April 3. A despatch from —
Herr Zimmermann, the Foreign Secretary, neutrality proclamations.
Mexico City says that President Carranza
replying to the Socialist Haase's criticism Mr. Henry D. Flood, Chairman of the
with regard to the embitterment of Ger- has sent an announcement to the Presidents
Committee on Foreign Affairs in the House
of his gov-
many's relations with the United States of Representatives, has prepared a resolution of Ecuador >and Colombia S'.ates.
the German ernment's acceptance of the former's pro-
stated that he had instructed declaring that a state of war exists between
Minister to Mexico to take steps to nego- the United States and Germauy; that the posal for a
meeting of the representatives
tiate a Mexico-Japanese alliance directed President be authorized to take immediate
H: the American cations. The alleged ob-
against the United States, but these instruc- steps to put the country in a thorough state ject of the
proposed meeting is said to be
(he bringing to a close the European war.
tions were to come into operation only if of defense and exert all its power and employ
the United States declared war on Germany. all its resources to carry on the war and Recent
rumours, from various Mexican and
border sources of late, seemed to indicate
Carranza would not yet have learned of bring the conflict to a successful termination.
motions the United States in an that Mexico, in the event of war between
these ins! it
The Congress will meet to-day in extra- tbe United
objectionable manner had not published States and Germany, would fa-
ordinary session to decide the question of
vour Hie latter
them. The. eaase oi th e leakage wa9 be- war with Germany.
ins inves'igated. The re-election of Mr. Champ Clarke as KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
After complaining about the hostile at- speaker is probable, signifying Democratic Washington, April 3.— The Navy De-
titude of the United States Herr Zimmer- control in the House of Representatives. A partment announces that steps have been
niann proceeded to defend the endeavour later message says that the Democrats re- taken looking towards a working agree-
to enlist the support of nations notoriously
elected Mr. Clarke by 217 votes to 205. ment between the American Navy and those
antagonistic to the United States. 1. the Entente. They will be put into ex-
President Wilson has sent hie address to
1

When he thought about a Mexiico-Japan-
ef e alliance he h n d been guided by th e con-
sideration that German troops already have
to fight a superior enemy force.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
the public printer. Resolutions have already ecution as soon 33 possible after Congress
passes the necessary legislation. After the
been drafted declaring that a state of war
Cabinet meeting- it became known that
exists in expectation of the President's re-
plan., had been considered to rais? a large
commendations. An extraordinary wave of
patriotic fever is sweeping over the city.
war loan by popular subscription. It is

—
Washington, April 2. President Wil- Flags are floating from windows, men and
understood fhac a Bill, authorizing this
appeared before Congress to-day, sr ep. mav be soon submitted to Consrress.
son women are wearing miniature flags on their
and asked Congress to declare that The graduation of the cade s from West
coats and children are carrying flags to
Point has been ordered to take place on
a state of war was existing between the school.
April 20, partly to meet the deficiency of
United States and Germany. He said that A. delegration of pacifists to-day called
omcerg in the array.
war with Germany involved practical co- upon Senator Lodge, the ranking Republican
operation with the Entente, including com- [AMERICAN EMBASSY DESPATCH]
liberal in the Senate on the foreign relations
financial credit. He urged the raising of mittee, and importuned him to vote against Tokyo. April 4. 11.05 a.m.—The Pre-
500,000 men for universal military service, waT. Senator Lodge, in reply, declared that sident on Honda? pveninsr addressed
but made it clear that he desiired no aCrion he would vote for war if the President re-
1

'he special s^=sion of Congress in re-

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April 7, 1917 THE JAPAN WKKkM .MAIL 217

ipiffd to the inte/mstioiial yi. nation. After NEW RUSSIA MAINTAINS EX- Ilio Duma I swear before the Almighty
briefly reviewing the submarine controversy CELLENT ORDER NOW faithfully to serve the liujflUn people, to
w;iii Germany, lie pointed out that 1 ho pre-
do my utmost to defend their liberty,
sent submarine warfare was a warl'aro
KOKUSA1-I1AVAS rights, honour, and dignity; to observe in
against mankind, thai in v.ew ot develop-
Paris. March 28.— Thanks to the ener- all
ments armed neutrality is worse Man in- actions the civic principle* of liberty
getic measures taken by the new Russian
effectual and is only likdy to pioduee what and equality; to suppress by all means
t.overnmcnt,
Government, ,„,!. r prevails throughout, tin-
it was meant to prevent" that the American at our di asaI a)| ,,?,;. and indirect at-
:

country
c< and a vigorous impulse has hen
people caiiuot choose lihe path oi' submission t t3 to rejjtoro „ K; (> d egime; to take ,
given to the war organization. hn
and are arraying themselves against wrongs 1
The High Command has been re organ- all measures to summon as soon as possible
which cut to Uie very roots ot human life.
ized along the s ;im e lines already adopted a Constituent Assembly on the basis of
With profound sense oi the solemn and
in France. It is n ow concentrated into the universal suffrage; and to transfer jointly
evcu tragical character ol the step, lie ad
hands of a War Committee composed of, the wlith my colleagues the powers which J tem-
vised the Congas to declare tlie recent
course oi' the German Government to be in
Ministers for War, Finance, Navy and porarily hold."
Foreign Affairs. Th e General-in-Chief is The Government has authorized the
effect nothing less than war against the gov-
administratively under the orders of the Dowager- Km press .Marie to live in tho
ernment and people of the United States
said committee, but retains full power with Crimea provided she and
and proposed that it take immediate steps the Grand Duke
regard to the military. Nicholas, former eommander-in-chieil' go
to put the country in a thorough state of de-
The numerous addresses sent from the there escorted by a
fense and employ .ill its power and resources commissioner of tho
front to the neAv government are most con-
to bring the German Empire ilerms- and
to Duma.
vincing of the army's firm determination
did the war. This, he said, would involve The erstwhile Minister of War, General
to pursue the struggle to a finish.
the utmost practn -ible co-operation in coun- Polivanov has been delegated to the Head-
sel and action with the Governments now
KOK USAI-WESTNIK quarters of the various armies for their en-
at war with Germany the extension of
;
Petrograd March 28. The Guards'
1

, — tire reorganization, a nd the establishment of

financial credits, material aid and addition Volhynia regiment, whose intervention on mutual relations with the Great General
to armed forces of at least five hundred the side of the people, decided the issue of Staff. The Provisional Government will
thousand men upon the principle of univer- the revolution, has organised a great mani- distribute posts according to competency,
sal military service. Legislation along these festation for continuing the war until the and will eliminate generals who have rea-
Vines would be piomptly introduced. end, declaring that it will gladly reinforce ched the age limit.
The President then continued: "We its brothers-in-arms in the trenches. This KOKUSAI-VVESTNIK
have no quarrel with the German people manifestation will
be followed by others Petrograd, March 30.— M. Gouraland,
but only with the autocratic government
organised by the rest of the regiments of Managing Director and M. Heifer, direc-
which has brought on the present situation.
the Petrograd garrison. tor of the Petrograd Telegraph Agency
The world must be made safe for democracy
which seems to be in the balance. We have The principle of the pursuance of the have retired. They have been replaced by
no selfish ends to serve: We desire no con- war until complete victory has been gain- M. Lavia ghin at d M. Nernanoff respective-
quest, no dominion. We seek no indemni- ed, has been unanimously expressed dur- If.

fies for ourselves, no material compensa- ing the last two days, leaving no doubt of Petrograd, April 1. Prince Golitzin, —
tion for the sacrifice we shall freely make. the intention of the army and people ex-Premier, and M. Goremykin, formerly
We are but one of the champions of the to strengthen by external victory the con- Premier, who were arrested during the
rights of mankind." quest of internal liberty. Even the most revolution, have been released. Count
The following joint resolution was im- radical workmen confirm this necessity, Kokovtskov, President of the Eusso- Japan-
mediately introduced and referred to the stipulating only no annexations. ese Society, and several members of the
Foreign Relations and Foreign Affairs Com- Perfect union of officers and soldiers is former cabinet who are now in incarcera-
mittees, which were to meet on the follow-
more marked than ever by the imposing tion will also be set free shortly.
—"Nichi-
ing morning fo-- its consideration: "Joint
manifestation which lasted until last night nichi."
.Resolution Declaring that a State of War among officers, workmen
and deputies in
Exists between the Imperial German Gov- which there was fraternity of union. All
Petrograd, April 2. Moderate elements —
of the Socialist and Democratic parties
ernment a nd the Government and People of were wearing military uniform and it was
8>e United State; and Making Provision t'O proclaimed that of Russia are urging the necessity of con-
henceforward this same
Piosecute the Same. tinuing to stand face to face with the foe
fraternity should exist. This resolution
newly-won liberty
"Whereas, the recent acts of the Imperial was enthusiastically welcomed by the sol- with the spirit of the
Government are acts of war against the diers, who embraced their officers. so long as the enemy threatens Russia's
Government and PeopL. of the United Yesterday the Government delegates re- forces, but members of these two political
States, be it resolved by the Senate) and
turned from the northern front and said parties in general are desirous of an early
House of Representatives of the United that the enthusiasm of the troops for the restoration of peace without terms for in-
States of America in Congress assembled,
continuation of th e war was ever growing, demnity and annexation of territory,
that the state of war between the United
the soldiers vowing not to abandon their Newspapers belonging- to other parties,
States iand th e Imperial Government, which Other delegates hack
j

iational territory. I

howevei insist on the continuation of

, .

h^s been thrust upon the United Staites is

heraby formally declared, and thiait the Pre-
from Revel stated that the naval officers
were resolved to entirely support the bov-
j

1
^11^ pending
n
the d ay of final victory,

sident be and lie is hereby authorized «]^i cn i n i cn i

ernment to achieve victory. Also, they s aid
end directed to take immediate steps
!

£ d April 2.-The Parliament of

to th P elected committee ot officers
»
thanks > >

not only to put the country in a

mutual fraternity was Hungary has passed a resolution not to
and sailors, the j

ih rough state of defense* but. also to exerit 'use the army for the restoration ot the
stronger than ever.
id] of its power? if-nd employ all of its re-
news comes from Sevastopol, autocratic regime of Russia, says a dis-
Similar
f-ourcp<; to carry op war against! the Im- of mind of patch from Budapest. It is of opinion
where, owing to the presence
perial German Government and to bring
Admiral Koltchak, beloved by the sailors, that in Russia the despotic government au-
the conflict to a c urc?ssful termination."
the resolution was passed without a hitch. thoritie s were responsible for the war
The press denies the alarmist rumours which the nation in general little desired,
exaggerating that there was certain fric- so that Hungary must welcome the success
UNCLE SAM CALLS MORE MEN STILL TO As a matter of
tion in the Baltic Fleet. of the Russian revolution. The press in
COLOURS fact, there were only 32 victims in the
the resolution of
revolution and all vessels now
are quite
Budapest have,
the
favoured
Parliament.
— '
' Niehinichi.
'

prepared as before to fight the enemy.

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE KOKUSAI-WESTNlfc
Washington, Mar 28. The War De- — KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
The enlire Cabi- —
Petrograd, April 3.— General Rouzski,
partment has ordered four more Militia regi- Petrograd, Mar. 29.
he Commander-in-Chief on the northern
ments into the Federal service, and also net went to the Senate yesterday and front has issued an order informing the
called back into service six regiments out solemnly swore the following oath of al-
a; that the restoration of the old regime
my
of the twelve recently returned from the legiance :
is now impossible and inviting officers and
a
Mexican border. These will be detailed In the capacity of a member of the if op to join hands and march against the
for patrol duty. Provisional Government emanating from "my.

General Brussiloff has telegraphed to the
Minister of War, M. Groutchkoff, that the
armies on the south-western fronfc whose
titnessand morale are excellent, are burn-
ing with impat'.ence to take the offensive
again and ate only await ing the orders of at Madrid telegraphs that the constitutional
Jre new Government.
guarantees granted to all provinces in Spain
The C'abimt members have returned here
from Army Headquarters, where they held have now been entirely suspended. Earlier
a council' resulting in entire agreement despatches said that seditious appeals had
between the provisional government and been circulated among the people.
Geneial Alexieft. who r e tain s supreme com-
mand, while, at the same time being en-
trusted with the re-organisation of the ar-
mies.
The Minister of Agriculture has submit-
ted a project for a law monopolising tht
grain hai vested in 1916 and 1917 in favom
of the government.
RUSSIA TO THE POLES
[OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSYJ
The Russian pro visionary Government has
isaued the following appeal to the people
of Poland:
People of Polai.fi The old regime in
! vested in the Ayuntamientos.
Russia, the cause of our common servitude
and oi our disunion has jusi been upset for
ever. Through her piov-isionai govern-
ment, invested with full power, the freed
Russia hastens to send you fraternal greet-
ing and calls you to a new and free ex-
istence. The old regime gave you hypo-
critical promises> which it could, but was
never willing 'o carry out. The Central
Power? profited by the faults of the old
regime to occupy and devastate your coun-
try. It is only in view of the struggle
against Russia and her allies, that they
have conceded to you illusory
rights which they will not extend to all the
Polish people, but only to that part of Po-
land occupied temporarily by the enemy.
They wish to purchase at this price, the
felood of a people, who have never strug-
gled for th ft maintenance of despotism. At
this hour, the Polish army will no longer
under the command of its
n^-fit
enemy against the cause of liberty and for
1h e dismemberment of its country.
Polish brothers!, for you also the hour of
great decisions has struck. Free Russia
calls you into the .ranks of the fighters for
the liberty of the peoples. Th e Russian
people, which hag shaken off the yoke of
despotism, recognises equally the full right
of its Polish brother people to decide its
destiny i n accordance with its own will.
The provisional Government, faithful to
j
he agreements vvitu its allies, faithful also
to the common principles of the struggle
I
against militant germanism, considers that
the creation of an independent Polish King-
dom, consisting 01 all the regions inhabited
for the most part by the Polish population,
would offer for the future a sure pledge
a solid peac e in r- w
Europe.
Joined to Russia bv a free union,
military state of Poland will offer a power-
ful rampart against aggressive currents of
menacing Slav
the C; ntral Powers the
tion*. The Polish peopb. freed and united,
themselves their political salute the new dawn of your history, the appreciation of his services rendered to
shall determine
regime by expressing their wishes through
which be
tl e constituent a^-mblv, will con-
vokefl in the eajutef of Poland, on the basis
of universal suffrage.
Eussia has faith that the peoples united
of
to Poland bv unbroken centuri^- f» enrri-
guarantee
nion life, will thus .btain a solid
for the;r civic an.T national existence.
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THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 7, 1917
SPANISH PROVINCES AND GERMAN RAIDER AGAIN IN SOUTH
CONSTITUTION ATLANTIC
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
—
London, Mar 29. Reuter's correspondent Rio de Janeiro, April 1. —The French
barque Camboronne has arrived here with
285 British, French, and Italian sailors
from the vessels sunk by the German raider
in the South Atlantic.
The raider is described as a sai ling vessel
with a gasoline motor. The Cambronne
, KOKUSAI-REUTER
met her 21 degrees west
7 south. She took
Madrid, March 29.—Martial Law has
twenty-two days thence to reach Brazd. The
been proclaimed throughout Spain, owing raider is armed
with two guns of 105 mil-
to the serious economic and political situar limetres and 16 machine-guns. She has
three masts and is equipped with wireless
';
on.
The various provinces and communes of telegraphy. She displayed the .Norwegian
flag until her prey was within reach of her
Spain are governed by the provincial and
guns.
municipal laws. Every commune has its
Among the vessels reported sunk are
own elected Ayuntamiento, consisting of the following: Charles Gounod — 3,100 tons;
from five to fifty Regidores, or Conceales, Roehelbicauld
3,050 tons; Antoinine 4,000
and presided over by the Alcalde, at whose tons; implex
3,000 tons; Laxwisland 4,500
side stand, in the larger towns, several
tons; Rohmgoth 5,500 tons; Hongarth and
Tenientes Alcaldes. The entire municipal the Canadian schooner Perse 500 Ions.
government, with power of taxation, is The Hongarth was en route to Plymouth
Half the with a cargo of grain. She disobeyed the
members die elected every two years, and order to halt and tried to escape. The cap-
they appoint ihe Alcalde, the executive tain surrendered after four of the crew had
lunctionary, from their own body. In been wounded.
Madrid and i Barcelona he is appointed Telegrams from Bio de Janeiro report
by the King. Members cannot be re-elected that the raider is the American barque Pass
until after two years. Each province of of Balmaba, 1,570 tons, captured by the
Spain has its own Parliament, the Diputacion Germans while on a voyage from New York
Provincial, the members of which are elected to Archangel with cotton in 1915.
by the constituencies. The Diputaciones —
London, .Mar. 31. A message from Rio
Provinciates meet in annual session, and are de Janeiro says that the French barque
permanently represented by the Comission Cambronne has arrived there with 200, Brit-
Provincial, a committee elected every year. ish, French and Italian sailors belonging to
The Constitution of 1876 secures to the vessels sunk by a German raider off Tri-
political
Diputaciones Provinciales and the Ayunta- nidad. The raider is described as a sailing
mientos the government and administration vessel with gasoline auxiliary engine. She
of the respective provinces and com- is probably one of the ships captured by the
munes. Neither the national executive Moewe. The survivors state that many lives
nor the Cortes have the right to in- were lost in connection with the sinkings.
terfere in the established municipal and
provincial administration, except in the case
BRITISH REVENUE RETURNS
secular of the action of the Diputaciones Provinci-
ales and Ayuntamientos going beyond the
locally limited sphere to the inj ury of gener- j KOK USAI-REUTER
al and permanent interests. In the Basque
provinces self-government has been almost
j —
London, April 1. The features of the
British Revenue Returns are the income
abolished since the last civil war, and they
tax and the excess profits tax. The former
]
are ruled as the rest of Spain. Notwith-
amount s to £205,000,000 compared to
standing the provisions of the Constitution
£128,250.000 last year, and the latter to
j
pressure is too frequently brougnt to bear
upon the local elections by the Central Gov- £140,000,000
j
in comparison with £140,-
000 last year. The total revenue is £70,-
;
ernment.
000,000 in excess of the estimates, but the
expenditure was £373,000,000 in excess
It will be th fi duty of the constituent as-
of the estimates approximately The total
sembly of Ru-sj.i to consolidate definitely
deficit is £1,624.685,128.
'he new fraternal union and to give its
consent to the modifica;ions of the territory
of the State of Russia, which are indispens- CHINA WOULD HONOUR MR. HAY
of able for the constitution of a free Poland,
formed from all its tbree divisions disunited
ai this very time. KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
the
Accept then, Poiish brothers, the frater- —
Peking, April 3.- A Bill was introduced
nal hand that free Russia extends to you in the Senate here to-day, proposing the
na- rWthful guarding of the grand traditions erection of a bronze statue of the late Mr.
0" the passed, uplift yourselves now to John Hay, Amer.ean Secretary of State, in
hour of the resurrection of Poland. China in connection with the Open Door
May th e union of our sentiments and policy and also m
acknowledgment of the
our hearts be able to anticipate the future return of th e American share of th e Boxer
alliances of ou r Kingdoms, may the ancient indemnity in order to promote education in
•'all of the messengers of your freedom ire- China.
echo with a new and irresistible force, The Bill quotes the erection of the statue
forward to the frav. side bv side- and hand of Commander Perry in Japan as a pre-
in hand for our common liberty! cedent.
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April 7, 1917 THE JAP A N WHKKLY MAIL M WVttfi-l 21

THE SOCIALISTS IN GERMANY "HANDS OFF PRUSSIA," SAYS GERMANS MURDERING BELGIAN DEPORTEES
GENERAL KLEIST
KOKUSAl-EEUTER KOKUBAI DIBKOT HEUVIOE
—
London, Mar. 31. The fact that thfl whole
KO K USAI-REUTEK
London, Apr. 1. Renter learns that the
Belgian Government has received a uumh* r
of the Socialists in the Reichstag voted aga-
inst the Budget .is .variously
Amsterdam,
commented House
March 30. —The Upper of letters written from Geunany by an eye-
of the Pruptiijn Diet discussed elec- witness describing the terrible fate of ivlgian
upon. Some ofEnglish papers regard toral reform
the
to-dayv simultaneously with deportees in the various camps,
the fact as a manifestation of a new anti-war hollowing
11 e Reichstag. General Kleist declared are some extracts.
movement, whereas others consider that it tliat the reform of the franchise would One letter says:'
was a prev-arranged mow designed to delude simply lead w> "Here the fate of Belgian civilians is
republic, and concluded awful. The Germans are leaving hem to
the Russian Socialists into offering peace. by shouting "hards off I

old Prussia." die on a starvation diet and they arc nothing

The latter hypothesis is supported by the Count Boon said Chancellor BethmannJ but skiin and bone. Yesterday, thirteen
fact that Herr Bethmann-Hollweg prior to Ilollweg's panegyric in the Reichstag was
bodies were in the mortuary; this morning
his speech consulted the. party leaders. quite uncalled for. The Reichstag had only-
fourteen; this out of a total of. :i,000 to
Thei Reichstag by a vote of 227 to 33 done its "damned duty." Voting war cre-
4,000 prisoners. If we are caught in the
adopted a National L beral motion appoint- dits was the Reichstag's franchise which
act of handing these unhappy people soup or
ing a committee of twenty-eight members needed reforming, he concluded.
examine constitutional questions, especial- other food, We punished with live daj?
to During the debate in the Reichstag on in jail."
ly with regard to popular representation in emergency taxation, a number of speakers Another letter declares "the situation is
the Reichstag and the latter 'a relations with
urged the reform cf the franchise and de-
becoming unbearable. The unhappy civilians
the Government. manded an offieiai assurance that Geimany die by scores. The
—
New York, Mar. 30. A Copenhagen mes- would not attempt to restore Tsardom in day
total deaths for yester-
.

and to-day in this camp alone is seven-

sage, says that the representatives of the Russia. The Chancellor emphatically deni-
1

Socialist parties in Germany and Russfia are ed that th P Kaifv r was desirous of abolish-
teen. None of them die from illness. Every
|

day two or three civilians are found dead in

holding a conference at the Danish city. ing Russia's hardly won freedom or re- j

It is understood 'that the German Socialists establishing Tsardom upon Russia's en-
their suits. The doctors repudiate all res-
i

ponsibifrtv. The deportees are no longer

'

have asked the Russian representatives to slaved subjects.

able to walk without help. The Belgian
transmit the peace proposals made by the He went on to assert that China's rup-
civilians are starving; they die at the rate
Germans, including their conditions, to the ture of relation.-, was the result of outside
socialist headquarters in Petrograd.
—
"Ni- pressure, and said he was confident the old of three a day. In another camp the de-
chinichi.' friendship with China would revive after
portees have devoured live rats. The treat-
ment to which they are submitted is beyond
tkp. war when Germany would recover her
KOKUSA t-EE UTEE all imagination."
trade in East A c ia.
Amsterdam, April 1. There were —Refeiring to internal questions, he dec-
stormy 'scenes in the Reichstag on March lared that the speeches in the Reichstag A GRAVE ALLEGATION
SO. The Socialists amidst shouts of trea- had not convinced him of th e possibility of
son, declared that a republic for Germany beginning a reform of the Prussian fran- Harbin, April 1. The following start- —
was inevitable. They demanded larger chise. It was a serious matter to decide ling news is believed to mainly account for
such a question while millions of men were the recent polit'cal revolution in Russia and
powers in the Reichstag regarding the na-
n the trenches :
the dethronement of the Tsar. It says that
tion's foreign policy.
The Reichstag adopted the emergency the Tsaritsa, in conspiracy with Frederics,
" VORWAERTS " ON WAR PATH tax measure Both Socialist parties voted the German spy, mixed a sleeping draught
apainst it after a statement by Herr Bern- in her
husband's wine. When the Tsar,
steine, emphasizing the hostility of neutrals after drinking the mixture fell into a 1

towards Germany. comatose condition the Tsaritsa produced

KOKUSAI-KEUTEfi
Amsterdam, March 28. The "Vor- — some secret maps and important docu-
ments, and made the semi-unconscious em-
wacrts," commenting on the situation in HERR BATOCTI ADMITS HARVEST OVER-
peror sign a, wrtten order giving direc-
Russia, continues to warn the German ESTIMATED tions for military o; erations to ithe army at
Government against "a new and dangerous the front, which was written by her own
—
enemy namely the conviction among free KOKUSAI-EETJTEK hand. The pseud orders were issued to
peoples that they are defending the peoples' —
Amsterdam, March 29. Speaking in the the army command ers at the front and at
freedom." The paper again urges that the Reichstag. Her r Batocti th e food controller the sam R time the Tsaritsa secretly com-
German people be given a greater share admitted that the harvest had been over- 'nunieated th e whole thing to he Germans it

in the Government. The attitude of the estimated. The >toek of pigs, he said, was in some secret code By chance one of the
"Vorwaerts" is significant in view of the insufficient als^. Therefore, many more secret' messages feJJ into the hands of ex-
fact that it is under Government control. cattle must be slaughtered. Foreign Minist r M. Sazonoff and this lead
The increase of agricultural products to the discovery of the plot. It has been

TAKING OVER VIRGINIA ISLANDS was impossible owing to the shortage of also revealed that the sad fate of th e three
labour and the 'faneport difficulties. Herr Russian army corps- which not long after
Batocti urged all to recognize the serious- the beginning of 'he war between Ger-
KOKTTSAI-BEUTEE ness of the situation. many and Russia were defeated and an-
—
London, April 1. Mr, Lansing, Secre- A Socialist member declared that the nihilated by the Germans at Touff, was
tary of State, handed the Danish Minister deficiency in the hrrvest would prove to due to the intrigue formed by the Tsaritsa
to-day a United States' Treasury warrant be 1,000,000 tons. and the German spies in Russia. Part of
these facts wer* disclosed by M. Kerensky
for 5 millions sterling in payment of the
in his speech alt a sitting of the Duma
Danish West Indies. Henceforth they BETHMANN-HOLLWEG 'S TRAP
\vhile the former ministry was in power,
will be known Ad-
as Virginia Islands.
but th e speech was stricken off the records
miral Pollock, commanding the warship
KOKUSAI-REUTEB and kept n secret until now. "Asahi."
;
—
Hancock, has been ordered to receive the
islands in the name of the United States.
—
London, April 1. Nearly all the news- London, March 28.— A Petrograd dis-
papers emphasize that Dr. von Bethmann- patch says that; a patriotic wave is spread-
Hollweg's references in the Reichstag to
ing over the whole of Russia, The gov-
ernment is making painstaking efforts for
POLES TO DETERMINE THEIR NEW Russia are intended to entrap the liberal
the estoration of peace fnd order, and the
GOVERNMENT opinion in Russia in favour of peace. -'tn°tion fast improving.
is "Asah '." — 1

The "Novoye Vremya" recalls that the

KOK OS AI-BEOTEB Kaiser was. always interfering in the in-

ARGENTINE KEEPS GRAIN
R'etrograd, Mar. 30. —
Government has ternal affairs of Russia and had officials
1

The jour- KOKTTSAI-RETJTEB

issued a Proclamation to the effect that the and even Ministers appointed.
Poles themselves will determine the form of nal says "We want a peace which
: a new Buenos Aires, March 28. The exporta- —
their new government at a constituent as- crowned German fool cannot disturb. The tion of grain and flour from the Argentine
sembly, to be called shortly, based upon best means to realize this is for Germany is prohibited in order to secure the stocks
"
universal suffrage. , to take her destiny into her own band? Ttpcessary for the country.

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 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 7, 1917

MORE PEACE TALK ADMIRAL VON HINTZE HAS SAILED HOSPITAL SHIP IS PREY OF PIRATICAL
FROM SHANGHAI HUNS
KOKTJSAI-EEVJTEB
kokusai-reuteb
Amsterdam. Mai 31. The Austrian For- — KOKUSAI SPECIAL 6EEVICE
London, Mar. 28. The Admiralty an- —
eign Minister in an interview in the semi- Shanghai, Mar 28. Admiral von Hintze, . —
nounces that the British hospital ship
official Fremdenblatt states that "the cen- th e German Minister, and a party totalling
Asturian, 3 195 tons, steaming with all navi-
tral empires ar c ready to negotiate for a twenty-seven went on board the Dutch liner
gation lights and all distinguishing Red
.

peace honourable to both our enemies as Rembrandt at Woosung at 5 p.m. yester-

well as ourselves. Moreover, if negotia- day. The vessel sailed for Nagasaki at mid- Cross signs brilliantly illuminated, was tor-
pedoed without warning on the night of
tions fail, the war can continue." Coming night.
after numerous reports of a new Austro- German Consuls March 20.
It is understood the
German p^ace move, this declaration is re- from Mukden, Nanking, Hankow and
j
The military casualties are 1 1 killed, 3
garded as most significant. Tientsin are leaving for San Francisco, by missing including a female staff-nurse and 17
a Dutch steamer which is scheduled to saii injured. The crews casualties are 20 killed
JS.O KUS AI-EETJTEB
irom Hongkong on April 5. and 9 missing including a stewardess.
"Vienna, Apr/il 1. —
The Austro-Hungarian Th Eu.ch steamer Rembrandt, with Twenty-two were injured. The torpedoing
fc
press, following the lead of the Foreign Her
r von Hintze on board- the German of this ship is one of the achievements
Minister, clamours for peace, declaring that Ministei in Peking, and party, including claimed for the U-boats by the German
M. Czerinin's proposal offers an honourable the Legation Staff, their families and others, wireless press.
settlement. 9 twenty-seven in all, arrived at Nagasaki on
San Francisco, April 1. —
The Peace So- the 29th ult. at 9 o'clock in the morning. TWO BRITISH STEAMERS SUNK
ei'jjfcy of pro-Geiman leaning put a full-page Prior to the 28th, a warship this, on -

advertisement in >all the papers here on KOKUSAI DIEECT SEEVICE

March 30 agitating against an American Sasebo naval station and after entering the
declaration of war upon Germany. In
their advertisement the anti-war agitators
say that the power of women is now keenly
required to avert che outbreak of war and
that now that war mania is growing in the
East they should' rely on the opposition
movement in "Western States for the pre-
vohiion of war. In this connection, how-
ever, about 5,000 ladies in social circles in
Sa n Francisco dispatched under their joint
signature a telegram to President Wilson
yesterday urging the President to parti-
dpa'te in the great war for honour, justice,
benevolence and humanity with a view to
shortening the terrible conflict and saving
the German people from the miseries and
horrors of war.
A Californian Association has been or-
ganized by influential persons ber e in con-
nection with the pending Americo- German cisco via Honolulu.
situation. On March 3 about 100 influen- rescorted her.
zal people including Dr. Wilber. President
i the Stanford University, Mr. Croker,
judges, bishops and others, staff, a lieutenant of the armv and a
millionaire* and
telegraphed to President Wilson to the ef-
fect that America should wage war
against Germany 2nd co-operate with the
Allies. Dr. David Starr Jordan, honorary
President of the Stanford University, is now
{ravelling' in the Eastern states for the
peace movement, but the faculty of his Uni-
versity ; opposed to him and on March 30
i
k
with several torpedo boats arrived from
Washington, April 1. The British stea- —
port went outside the harbour to keep guard mers Snowdon Range and Crispin, both with
on the sea. Early in the morning on the 29th Americans on hoard, of whom a number
the warship met the Rembrandt outside and have not been accounted for, have beea
sunk in English waters without warning by
followed her into port, keepisg guard all
a submarine, according to advices received
ihe time while the steamer was undergoing
by the State Department.
quarantine examination. When the quar-
The torpedo which struck the Crispin's
antine was finished and the steamer came
engine-room killed five, of whom two are
to its mooring, a steam-pinnaee> with the
chief of the water police station and sev- believed to be Americans.
eral police officials on board, went along-
side the steamer. The police officials The CVsp'n was a British steamer of
boarded the steamer and examined the 3,9G5 tons.
passengers and inspected the ship.' No
one else was allowed on board the steamer, BRITAIN LOSES A DESTROYER
which was subject to 3trict, surveillance
all the while, with the warships standing KOKUSAI-REUTER
near by. The steamer sailed for Yoko- Loncon, March 28. The Admiralty an- —
hama on the 30th on her way to Ean Fran- nounce that a British destroyer recently
On departure from struck a mine in the Channel and wa3
sunk. Four officers and 17 men were
According to the crew the party in- saved.
cludes, besides the Minister, and Legation
Chin-
AMERICAN ARMED SHIP SUNK
ese boy from the 1 egation. At San Fran-
cisco the party will land and taking the "KOKUSAI DIEECT SEEVICE
Canadian Atlantic Railway route will go
to New York whence thev will embark on
New —
York, April 2. A German sub-
marine, yesterday, sank the American
r.nother Dutch steamer for Amsterdam.
steamer Aztec, 3,508 tons, built in 1894
A widow of a former secretary of the and registered in this city. The Aztec
German consulate at Nagasaki, who is liv-
was American armed ship to sail
the first
ing at Konyamachi, Nagasaki, and who is

a Japanese (aged sixty), has a claim

ag- for Europe. The news was received by
about 50 professors there telegraphed to the
the German consular authorities, the owners from the United States Consul
President that America should now back ainst
the Allies with all her financial resources having not received her pension since the at Brest.

as a state of war indisputably exists be- outbreak of the war and besides sh e has
tween America, and Germany. found the pavment of the perpetual lease FRENCH SHIPPING LOSSES
rent for the land on which the German
consulate is built and defrayed the wages XOKUSAI-EEUTEB
ITALY'S SHIPPING RETURNS of the Japanese servants of the Consulate —
London, Mar 31. For the week ending
for the past two years. Hearing that the March 25 874 merchant ships entered
KOKUSAI-BETTTEB German Minister at Peking was coming French port s an] 793 left. Two vessels
over to Nagasaki on his way home th e old above 1,600 tons were sunk and five under
Rome, March 23. —
For the week ending woman, who ha s been rendered poor on lhat tonnage. Cn e vessel was unsuccess-
March 25, 57 merchantmen entered and recount of her liberal accommodations on ully attacked and seven fishing vessels
-189 left Italian por's. Four Italian steam- behalf of the German consulate, wanted to were sunk.
ers, each under 2,000 tons and one sailing see the Minister and appeal to
him for the
vessel were sunk. settlement of her credit to the German
Government, but her application for a n in- BRITISH SHIPPING RETURNS
terview with the Minister was not granted
SPRING. RICE EXPECTS WAR KOKUSAI-EEUTEB
bv the Japanese authorities.
London, Mar. 29—The Admiralty report
KOKTJSAI-EEUTEE ST. LOUIS RUNS THE GAUNTLET
shows that the arrivals for the week were
London, April 3. Mr. A. Bonar Law, — 2,3 14 and sailings 2,433.
of 1,^00 tons were sunk,
Eighteen vessels
including the Red
speaking in the House of Commons to-day, KOKUSAI-EETTTEB Cross vessel Asturias. Seven vessels under
said that Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British. London, Mar. 27 .—The St. Louis, the first 1,600 tons were also sunk. Thirteen vessels
Ambassador at Washington, had tele- American steamer to sail with defensive were unsuccessfully attacked and ten fish-
graphed that he expected Congress to give armament has arrived at Liverpool. The ing vessels, of which nine carried sails only,
President Wilson authority to declare vessel's captain reports that no German
a ' •
sot neiar were sent to the bottom.
submarines wer P seen during the voyage.

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ANTI-JAPANESE INTRIGUE $«ALL ENTERPRISES

VOICES OF THE PRESS
The "Tokyo Atuhi" Seoul correspondent Enterprises operated with small capital,
THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN Smds to his paper a report of the discovery on a small scale and with insuHicicnt
of an anti-Japanese intrigue torined by equipment, are not promising for their own
It was believed that the political cam- Eome Korean muh-.ontenis and the arrest oi development, and the existence of such en-
paign before the coming election would the ringleader <m March 3rd. According terprises will be disadvantageous to the
prove fierce) but although tho election day to the correspondent An Sho-scla,, a Korean
development, of the industry and commerce
is onlly three weeks off, the situation has subject, aged 45, harbouring discontent-
of tho nation.
not yet become lively as expected, says the ment towards the Japanese rulu 'n Korea
The present condition of Japan, tho
''Tokyo Nichinichi". The coming elec- and wishing for the restoration u l the for-
mer Korean government, secretly formed a
"Hochi" points out. sliows that although
tion has an important significance as it is
there is a tendency for t-he organization of
conspiracy against the Japanese adminis-
the election following the dissolution of enterprises with large capitals and on a
;ration, in he weni to Vladivostok
the Diet, and its result will effect largely
the future development of the politics of
md joined a political association oiganiz- sufficiently large scale, enterprises operat-
cd by a body Korean malcontents re-
of u»e ed under imperfect organization, are ex-
the nation. siding there. In August l^'Jl he came to ceedingly large in number. It seems that
Judging from the present situation, the YYonsan, Korea, at an emissary to inspect small enterprises of all sorts will be es-
paper believes that the coining- election will onditions in Korea by the order of the
c
tablished throughout the country in future.
be nothing but a meaningless one. The president of the association with which he The paper believes that as far as the cir-
Cabinet had depended upon the activity lentified himself, but seeing the impos- cumstances warrant, these small enterprises
of the impartial candidates, but the public sibility of carrying out the attempt form-
should be amalgamated, and should be operat-
are not paying much attention to those ed by the members of the association he
After
ed under perfect administration, with
candidates. later went back to Vladivostok. the
Furthermore, the "Nichi- sufficient capital and equipment to cause
association was dissolved by order of the
nichi" is afraid that the number of the development of industries.
Russian authorities at Vladivostok, he healthy
people who will not cast their votes at, the To open a profitable market in the
wand' red about tl\e frontier between Rus-
coining election will be much larger than
sia and Korea i n- about five years leading orient, South Seas, and other parts of the
before. •
an aimless life. Later he entered Chien- world, it will be necessary to have such en-
In Japan there are many who do not lao. th Chinese territory close to the Ko- terprises amalgamated.
ft The European
cast their valuable votes. Th e total num- rean domain on Jhe upper stream of the and American nations, had their enter-
ber of the voters in the country is about Yalu. and enlisted himself in another asso-
prises amalgamated under trusts, and it is
1,500,000 while there are fifty five mil- ciation formed by Korean malcontents tak-
natural that the tendency of trust- forming
lion of people on the mainland of Japan. ing refuge at Pitzuho> a. city of Chientao,
will be more active in these countries after
But among the votes there are many who and was secretly engaged in a fresh anti-
the conclusion of the present war.
do not realize the importance of their right Japanese plot aiming at the overthrow of
the Japanese administration in Korea with
The "Hochi" i s pleased to note that re-
and duty to vote for the candidates for
number of hi.?
a compatriots. cently an amalgamation of several spin-
the membership of the House of Repre-
sentatives. In the past, about fourteen The plan inauitd and between the sum- ning factories has been discussed. These
per cent, of the voters, did not cast their
mer and autumn of 1915 they went to a factories found that it will be profitable
village in Kirin province, China, and es- for them to join together under one or-
votes at elections. The right to cast his
tablishing their rendezvous in a Korean ganization, as they will gain in purchasing
vote, is the important privilege and duty colony there organized an insurrection with materials and machinery, and will be able
of the citizen, and! if so many of the voters
a force of some eighty Korean malcontents. to fill large orders from abroad, which the
refuse to avail of the privilege the elec- Provided with guns, revolvers and a quan-
independent small factories were not able
tions become meaningless. tity of ammunition they started on an ex-
to accept.
It is said that the people who do not pedition towards Tumengang with a view
The paper believes that Life Insurance,
cast their votes at elections do not know to attack the Japanese government office manufacturing
Fire Insurance, Sugar
the value of their votes, and do not realize and its staff. While marching through
companies, and other firms, will find it
the importance of their privilege, and con- the district; along the river they were over-
to their great advantage to amalgamate into
sequently they are not eager to vote, be- taken by a detachment of Russian cavalry
end were repulsed losing about a half of larger concerns. The manufacturers of
lieving that it is an useless trouble. But
+
he men. An and his followers were com- the articles for export will be able to give
the "Nichinichi" says, that the cause of
pelled to retreat and retired to the neigh- strict examination so that no inferior goods
there being so many who renounce their
bourhood of HoDchun where Hiey establish- will be shipped to foreign countries, if they
rights of election is not only their ignor-
ed a new rendezvous storing arms and im- join together and form larger and better
ance; and one of the strong reasons for
pedimenta theie, and were waiting foT an- concerns.
such a condition is the fact that the pub- other available opportunity to present it-
The benefit to be obtained by the amal-
lic do not place much confidence in the self for the cawying out of their scheme.
gamation of various factories and firms,
political parties now existing. While An was making preparations for a is beyond any doubt. However there will
All political parties, the Kenseikai, Ko- second a'ttemot and carrying on negotia-
follow a certain injurious effect by the or-
kuminto, and SeiyukaL have all their plat- tions with some Chinese for th e support of
ganization of trusts, but if the Govern-
forms and convictions, but the public be- If is scheme, he was arrested by the Japan-
ment and the public will keep a keen
lieve that the platforms of these political ese authorities in the neighbourhood of
watch over the trusts, such effects could
parties are made for the benefit and in- Mosan, Noith Hamgyondo. on March 3rd.
be eliminated.
terest of such parties themselves. When He was turned over to the gendarmerie To plan commercial and industrial de-
one party appoints candidates for the elec- station at Mosan and after examination at
tho gendarmerie station was sent to the velopment after the conclusion of the
war,^
tion, and opens an election campaign, the
public procurators office at Ohonjin on it is absolutely
' necessary that, small and-
party only considers the interest and con-
March 15 th. imperfect enterprises should be amalgamat-
venience of the party, and does not pay
ed, or else, they will be defeated by the
any attention to the desire or the circum- other
stances of the voters. Such a method has Among those who advocate the revision trusts and larger organizations of
made the public entertain ill feelings of the present election law, there are some nations.
against the party. who desire to punish such voters who do
Another reason why so many of the not cast their votes at the election. But
BLIND TO
"I can't see the THEM—
point of all these jokes about the Christmas
voters take no interest in the election is the "Nichinichi" declares that such a
,1 cigars a man's wife
buys him." "Do you
the presence of so many neutral candidates method will not be proper, as the casting
who do not belong to any of the existing of votes is the privilege of the citizens,
ok ; r
»
<<
^
No -, "Have you a wife?"
<<n
>

parties. Such candidates have no definite and their liberty and fre e will should be ~r „ TT „_. T n ^
political opinionand they cannot be trust- always respected.
WHEN SHE SWERVED.— |
-Lady of the
always truth-
The Government, political parties ancl House—I you
trust that are
ed. The lack of confidence in the candi-
ful. Mary.
dates is one of the main reasons why the the candidates themselves are to be blamed
j

The New Maid—Yis. mum, I am on me

j

voters do not cast their votes at the elec- for the existence of so many renouncers of v>w account. I only lie? to fhe callers or r
n
tion. ,
the right of election. tJie missus.
 222 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 7, 1917
THE GERMAN RETREAT ON CONCENTRATION THE FUTURE OF RUSSIA
No one lias yet guessed at the object of Concentration is the foundation of in- It is natural that a republican Govern-
the recent retreats of the German forces dividual success, and ment will be established in Russia, says
a nation has also to
in the western front, says the "Yorozu." depend upon the the "Tokyo Asahi" judging from recent!
power of concentration
Some say that Germany is intending toj to develop the country. The Entente developments in the country. The first
withdraw her forces from the Western powers are wonderfully notable step the provisional Government
concentrating the
1

and use them in an attack, on Petrograd, national power for the one aimi made was the release of the Jews, and re-
of defeat
while others believe that Germany is plan- ing the enemy, says the cently the Government has officially an-
"Yorozu".
ning a decisive attack on some part of the The British subjects understand the ob- nounced to Poland that she should select
Western front. of the present war, better than the
ject
any form of Government suitable to the
If Germany is retreating in order to people of any other condition in the country. This attitude
nation, and England
amass her armies on the Eastern front, if consequently most powerful in th shows, the paper says, that the new Gov-
e pre-
it is no'l only an enormous task but a sent war. While England is a na- ernment respects the right and liberty of
losing gamble, <a s the situation in the tion where the individual right is highly the people, and this noble policy to free
Western front is becoming so important respected, the individual rights and the Jew s and to give self-Government to
that Germany is not able to withdraw such interests are being willingly sacrificed Poland, also proves that the Government
large forces as she expected. for the sake of the war. The conscription to. be established in Russia before
long
The opinion that Germany i s intend- law was enacted, and all necessary fac- will be a republican one.
ing to attack Petrograd is unfounded, as tories were turned into munition and aim
The greatest problem in Russia for
it was clear many months ago that in factories. Labour was placed under the many centuries was the racial question,
the event of the advance of the British control of the Government, and all other
and the Jew,
the Pole, and the Finn
and French forces on the Western Front, enterprises of individuals are now under are the three largest races inhabiting Rus-
Germany had to retreat, and the German 1
Government supervision. sian territory. On the establishment of
armies had prepared for the necessary re- Even in France, the national powers the provisional Government Russia
solved
treat. Also it is believed that Germany have been concentrated equally well, al- this racial question,
and not only freed
had become tired of trench fighting, and though the French do not understand the $te Jew but gave permission to the
Polish
desired decisive open field fighting. She object of the war as well as the British parliament to select any
form of Govern-
realized that by trench fighting, she would In Eussia, it was impossible to con- ment for its own benefit.
do.
never be able to gain victory and conclude centrate the Government and people on The paper believes that thi s policy of
peace, and had determined to draw the the war. and the difficulty to bring to- the Russian
Government towards Poland
enemies out of their trenches and fight in gcthcr all powers in the country for the will cause dissatisfaction in
;
German
the open. At any rate, the recent retreat sake of the war, caused the recent revolu- Poland, and the Poles under the German
of Germany has been expected by both tion. Now the Government of Russia has control will naturally dasire similar free-
sides. changed, and it will undertake the con- dom as given to their brothers in Russia.
The futur P problem will behow fa r the centration of energy. The "Tokyo Asahi" is so far satisfied
German forces will retreat, and when and The power
of concentration is necessary with the policy and attitude of the pro-
where the big open fighting will take place. for a nation not only at the time of war visional Government, but the paper hopes
But the paper says that it is important but even in the time of peace. The Gov- that the new Government will at once
j

for the Entente forces to be careful not ernment should have the full confidence; solve the troublesome problem of pass-
to be tricked by the German forces. The of the people, and the reason the British ports in Russia. The regulations now in
i

Entente foices should make every neces- public are eagerly bent upon the victory force in Russia regarding the requisition
r

sary preparation to make it impossible for of the war, is because ihey have confidence of pas-ports for any traveller entering or
the German forces to make an attack on in the Cabinet of Mr. LI oyd L George. leaving the Russian Territory, has. not
!

Petrograd or on any special point in the Without such a Premier it is difficult to only prevented the development of the
Western front. Italy is expected to make actuate any sort of concentration. Even country, but caused no small inconvenience
an advance in the South, and the situa- in G. rmanv the power of concentration and difficulty to foreign travellers. Such
tion of the European war has become very is well proved, but recently the German! a strict system governing the free travel
interesting. Within two months, the paper public has begun to realize that the blind of the
I people, was the product of the
believes, a decisive attack by the Entente submission to the Government is not profit- absolute Government which caused the
forces will be made upon Germany from able for them. The power of concentra- organization of various secret associations
all sides. tion of a nation depends upon the Govern- and anti-Government organizations. To
ment which enjoys the full confidence of Keep a watchful eye upon the activities of
ONE VALUARLE VOTE the people. these organizations, it was necessary for
The election day
only twenty days
is
At present the preparation behind the the Government to restrict the right of
off, but the "Jiji" is surprised to note gun is more important than the fighting ravel of the Russian people.
•

that the political circle has been extra- lines, and if any Government desires to
Now, the old system of government has
ordinarily quiet. In the past history of concentrate the power of the nation to ob-
been demolished, and liberty has been
elections, there was not a single instance tain the victory in the war, it requires the
given to all races in the country, and it
when the month before election day, open- confidence of the people, and such a con-
is no longer necessary to restrict free
ed so quietly and without active political centration cannot be done by oppression.
travel. The people of Russia was almost
campaigns. It is believed that the Gov- In this respect, the Terauchi Cabinet
unable to rravel out of the country in the
ernment has been so severely interfering is an obstacle to the development of the
past, and it not only caused inconvenience
with the activity of the campaign workers, nation, and the Cabinet is unfifr to con-
but held the country from the possible
that they are not able to work as they did centrate the power, energy and faculties
development stimulated by intercourse
in the past. of the nation for anv object.
with foreign countries. The paper hopes
A booklet entitled, "One valuable Vote" that the new Government will at once free
will, and not
has been distributed all over the country, their own conviction and the people to travel as they wish, and re-
be directed by temporary gain or per-
and several hundred thousand copies of move the present inconvenience and diffi-
the booklet have been already sent to the suasion. culty for all people, natives and foreigners,
voters of the country. Where the booklet The Government has been interfering who desire to enter or leave Eussian ter-
came from nobody knows. The value of with the election with the intention to ritory.
j

one vote is well-known to the voters of the make the election just and above corrupt
country, and he who votes for his own influence, but the paper says that the me- and campaign workers as violaters of the
benefit, for a promise or on account of the thod of such a step should be well consid- election law. Such a step Is not only
fear of the government interferenre. do°s ered. First of all it is necessary to con- illogical but eannot be understood. The
not realize the value of the vote. The sider the condition, social and financial, paper hopes that the Government will pay
"Jiji" hopes that the voters of the of the people, in dealing with such affairs. more attention to the condition of the
(country will realize the value of There have been several cases when a mere localities and the country when trying to
their votes, and cast them according to serving of tea caused the arrest of voters interfere with the election.
 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAFl. T- WH:M>j 223

RUSSIA'S FINANCIAL PROSPECTS KIRI-HITOHA STAGED AT IMPERIAL DIRECT APPEAL TO EMPEROR

Anxiety is felt about tho financial con-
s

ditio n (ifthe new Government of Russia, An unusually long programme is billed for At the meeting
d „f thePrivy Council held
but "Tokyo Asahi" points out, April at the Imperial Theatre, whieh
t tlic that tho
1
takes on March 28th, it was decided that a new
• fear about the financial difficulty of the almost eleven hours to finish.
,
The " Kir -
regulation covering the method of th direct
c
new Government, is groundless. The re- hitoha"the historical drama is in six acts and appeal by the people to H.I.M. Uie Km purer

volution has destroyed the pro-German ele- fourteen scenes, and it takes eight Lours. should be framed. The regulation will be
The second piece, the "Sukeroku" is m officially sanctioned
ments in the Court and Government, and by I lis Majesty, and
one act, and two scenes, and takes more will be shortly published by
Kussa will be able to adopt a docidec fche Cabinet.
than two hours and a half. The 1 heal re The quest. on of direct appeal has been
policy against Germany, and the most im-
opens at one p.m. and closes at a half past discussed by the Gov< rnment
portant question for Russia now is its officials as well
eleven. as the public for many
financial prospects. seems
years, and it
The "Kirji-hitoha" is written by Dr. Tsubo- that th e Government, after » careful con-
At lie beginning of the conflict, the war
1

uchi, and is one of Japan's greatest modem sideration of the

expenditure of Russia was .>O0,0OO,0O0 yen subject, has decided to
a month, and alter two years of war, the historical dramas. It is a wonderful play, issue a regulation to make possible for
it
expenditure increased to 670,000,000 yen and Koshiro, Baiko, Sojuro and other
actors the people to make direct appeals to the
a month. The total war expenditure spent play their parts exceedingly well.
Jt is an Emperor.
by liussia up to the end of 1916 was 23,- admirable play when
one reads it, hut when By the thirtieth clause of the Japanese
458,000,000 yen. The liussian Govern- it is produced as it is on the stage,
it is too
ment obtained thi s large amount of funds long. Constitution, the Japanese; subjects are
If the play was condensed to,
say,
by issuing notes, and floating bonds in three acts, it would be a better granted the privilege of making direct ap-
attraction.
Russia and abroad. The notes issued The "Kiri-hitoha" was produced before at peals to IT.M. the Emperor, but no regula-
amounted. to 7,800,000,000 yen while the the Kabukiza and other theatres when
was made regarding the
1

it was tion direct ap-

total amount before the war was only shortened to make it appeal better to the
audience. While the efforts of Dr. Tsubo-
peal- and the clause has been void.
1,600,000,000 yen.
ucln to bring out his characters vividly Since the Russo-Japanese war, many at-
Theincrease of the circulation of notes
1

caused the high cost of living, and the beiore the audience, is to be appreciated, it tempts have b^en made to make appeal to
cannot escape the criticism that the play is H.I.M. the Emperor, illegally and without
fall of the value of the Russian notes. The
tediously long as produced at the Imperial.
monthly war expenditure at the beginning any respect to law. When the association
The story tells of incidents immediately
of the war was only 500,000,000 a month, of the newspapermen of Tokyo desired to
after Tokugawa Iyeyasu became the
but recently it is reported that the amount succeeding Shogun,
Hideyoshi. While the wife of make an appeal regarding the Yamarnoto
has increased to 1,000,000,000 yen. This Hideyoshi, and Hideyori, Cabinet, it was made through H.I.H. Prince
his son, were still
increase was of course, partly caused by trying to regain the 1

lost power, Katagiri Fushimi, then Lord Keeper of the Imperial

the widening of the war zone, and by the Katsumoto, the faithful follower
of Hide- Seal.
large scale of campaign made recently, but yoshi, was accused of conspiracy against the
Thes e attempts have caused the govern-
partly by the decrease of the value of the Toyotomi family, scheming against his own
ment to draft the new regulation to allow
notes and the increased cost of living. To master.
1

Katagiri is the chief character of the people to make appeals to H.I.M. the
remedy tbi s condition, the Russian Govern- the play, and Koshiro, the leading man of Emperor
in a proper and lawful manner.
ment took the policy of floating bonds, and the Imperial Theatre plays the part. The new
regulation will describe in detail
obtained! 8,000,000,000 yen in Russia, and In some part of the play, the side-incidents the method and manner by which the ap-
are so fully and minutely given that the
9,400,000,000 yen in foreign countries. peal should be made. Such appeals con-
By these methods, Russia has been able audience are at a loss to know who is the forming with the regulations in spirit and
principal character. Koshiro, Baiko, Sojuro
to continue the war campaign against Ger- manner, will be accepted by the Lord Keeper
and other actors are well supported by the of the Imperial Seal and brought to the
many. But if the present war continues
actresses.
until the end of this year, Russia will re- attention of H.I.M. the Emperor. It is be-
The second play is one of the most famous lieved that when this
quire 12,000,000.000 yen more for war regulation is made,
of the typical Japanese dramas, and in fact
expenditure. The "Asahi" declares that the illegal attempt to appeal to His Majesty
is one of the eighteen prominent dramas of
there is no other way to obtain such a large will be stopped.
Kabuki, selected by the Ichikawa family.
amount of money than to float more bonds.
To produce this play, it is necessary that
Regarding the lack of food supplies, the permission be obtained from the Ichikawa
Japanese are mostly misinformed, says tho family, and Koshiro, who plays "Sukeroku"
paper, and the recent revolution should the leading part, uses the costumes and other HUNDREDS LITRE
be judged as one caused mainly by the food accessories lent to him by. the Ichikawa
The actual condition in Russia
scarcity.
is that in the northern parts of the coun-
family.
'
Sukeroku is the most difficult character
'
'
'
. ECZEMyp.ES
try, the people are suffering from scarcity for Japanese actors, and there is a certain
of food, but in the warm southern party, prescribed model to be' followed, and while On Arms, Limbs and Chest.
the people have a superabundant supply Koshiro played the part for the first time, Sleep Almost Impossible.
of food Only because the railway facili- he did well in executing the difficult role.
1

In costume and stage arrangements, the

ties being insufficient, the surplus produc-
tion in the south, is not sent to the north
which is in need. When the food is pro-
perly distributed, Russia will never lack
supplies to feed her entire population.
Whin the food is equally distributed and
the surplus i§ exported to other nations,
the financial condition of Russia will have
rai, searching for a lost valuable word.
a brighter aspect, and the people will be
drama is woven around this incident, and
playthe most typical of Japanese dramas.
is
HEALED BY CUT1CURA
The opening scene, showing the picture-
"I suffered from eczema, having hun-
sque entry of six "Oiran" dressed in the dreds of little pimples no my arms. limbs
finest brocade costumes is really beautiful. and chest. The pimples would fill up with
The character of "Sukeroku" is one com- a watery substance and 1 suffered great
Irned with the Samurai and Kyokaku spirits
pain especially at night. Sleep was almost
impossible. The trouble bad been going on
and in fact "Sukeroku" is a disguised Samu- for several weeks A friend recommended
The
Cuticura Soap and Ointment and 1 sent for
a free sample. On finding the sample re-
1

lieved me I purchased two cakes of Cuti-

able to subscribe to more bonds. With the tells, of various customs and unique happen-
}

cura Soap and a pot of Cuticura Ointment

increase of munition and arm factories ings at Yoshiwara.
j

and in less than a week I was perfectly

and the wages of workers, the pockets of healed ' (Signed) Mrs Marie V Scott. 4
As it is played according to the established St, Peters St Brighton. Eng July 2'j. IDkS
ihe people have been fattened. Consequent- old execution of the play, visitors to the Im-
,
. ,

ly the "Asahi" points out that it will not perial this month, will notice a marked dif-j Sample Each Free by Post
With 32- p. Skin Rook. (Soap to cleanse
be Russia to float more bonds, ference between the "Sukeroku" and other
difficult for j

and Ointment to heal.) Address post-card

in Russia*) and the future of the war old dramas usually played at j'aparies
,
•

for samples; F. Newbery A: Sons, 27, Char-

finance of Russia needs cause no anxiety. theatres. I

terhouse Sq.. London. Sold everywhere.

224
BOCCACCIO A SUCCESS AT OPERA COHIQUE
Realizing the progress made by the mem-
bers of his Opera C'omique company, Mr.
Bosi, has adopted "Boccaccio" by F. V.
Suppe, for production in April. The fa-
mous opera by Suppe is far more difficult
than the pieces given at Eosi's Opera Comi-
que in thf, past six months, and when the
announcement was made that "Boccaccio"
was to be given in April by the company*
ponie doubl as to the ability of the company
to perform it, was felt by the music lovers
cf Tokyo.
When the first performance of the opera
was given on to the 15 th, the able
execution of the difficult opera by the com-
pany, surprised the first night critics. The
singing part of "Boccaccio" is: far more dif-
ficult than others already staged at Rosi's this opportunity to express my respectful
theatre, but every member of the company regards."
showed immense progress, and executed his
or her part so well that in several cases and Boccaccio and his friends sing
encores were demanded.
Mis?. Hara as Boccaccio played better company at th e end of the first scene was
than ever* h r \oicg sounding much fuller excellently done.
tha n in some of to. e past performances. Her
pa tt was well supported by other singers, tl e back yards of Lotteringhi and Lambel-
to the delight of a most critical audience. -'ucio.
Mr. K. Shimizu as Lotteringhi, the barrel- and Boccaccio and Fiametta, are the fea-
maker, had a part that suited him perfectly.
He made the most of all the comic situa-
tions. But the most delightful thing to the
audience was the fact that in "Boccaccio"
Shimizu had the opportunity to use his voice
fully. In past performances at the Royal
p.] though he always had the leading male
part, his part consisted more of acting and
speaking than singing. In "Boccaccio" he
sings, in solos, trio?, and chorus.
Mrs. Inouye, as Fiametta, the daughter
of the Prince, did well, despite the fact that
in that role her tongs were in a higher key
than usual. O n account of the higher key
in which she san*, her voice in high places
wa s small, but she has greatly improved in
'feeling.
Piefro, the disguised Prince,was played
The part suited him
by Mr. Y. Katsura.
well,and his characteristic acting was well
brought out in th @ role. It was regrettable,
however, that h<^ did not have many occas-
ions to prove his voice.
Lambeltui.no. the merchant, was played
by Mr. Takata. and he and Shimizu, were
the mainstay of the male parts, and the two,
with their comically big noses, kept the
pndience laugh'ng all through the entire
evening.
The curtain rise? on the. street scene
where the pec-pi* of the village are seen
singing on St. John's Day. Fellatelli, the
book-peddler arrives, and tries to sell the
rew books by Boccaccio, but his announce-
ment makes the people angry at the author
and they declare they will punish him for
writing books in which th e people of the
village had been characterized.
Lotteringhi, Lambeltucio and Scalza, ap-
pear on the scene, and begin to sing in order
to awaken the daughter of Scalza.
When Boccaccio, enters the Church, he
is followed by a. mass of citizen. At the
entrance cf the church- Boccaccio meets
Fiametta, and the two sing a duet. Later
-Boccaccio make 5 his appearance disguised
n« a hegger, and meeting Fiametta, the two
again sincy love duets.
Pietro is misiaken for Boccaccio, and is
pursued bv the people. The book-peddler
again appears aod the people overturn his
cart, and burns the books. Boccaccio come?
on the scene and criticises the destruction of
books. The neople sing against the hooks.
—
THE JAPAN WEEKLY M A T!/ [April 7, ijiy
CHINESE ENVOY WAS PLEASED RALPH THAYER STANDS TRIAL
The first hearing of the public trial of Mr.
Mr. Wang Tah-sieh, the Chinese Envoy Ralph
Hoyt Thayer, charged with viola-
now. on his way back to China after pre-
don of the law tor the protection of mili-
senting H.I.M. the Emperor of Japan with tary
secrets was held at the Yokohama
the highest decoration in the gift of the
District Court on Monday morning at 10
Republic, sent a telegram of appreciation to
o'clock. Chief Judge Jimbo presided. Mr.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Viscount I. Thayer,
the accused, was present accom-
Motono on the eve of his departure from panied by Lawyer Hirasawa, his counsel,
Japan last Friday from Sannomiya, Hyogo and wore a happy smile as he took his
Prefecture, which reads as follows :
Among the audience were in evi-
" For the courteous treatment accorded
eat.
dence Bishop McKim, of Trinity Cathe-
me by the Imperial House, as well as by dral.. Tsukiji, a.od several Americans and
the Government and people during my a few Japanese hidies.
sojourn in your land and for the successful Public Procurator Wakabayaski read the
discharge of my honourable mission, I feel charge against the accused and said that
that thanks are due to your kind assistance. e, without permission of the authorities
1
On the eve of departure for home, 1 feel concerned, yough free access to the fortifi- 4-
ever grateful. Allow me to avail myself of e zone of the Yoko.uka naval wireless sta-
1
tion, built on Ku ir.nokiyama at Yokosu'ka
for the purpose of national defense, about
5 o'clock of the afternoon of the 17th Jan-
in sup- uary- 1917. and th e above stated act of the
port of them. The chorus by the entire ceused constituted a violation of th e law
fcr the protection of military secrets. After
hp Chief Judge had questioned the accused
The second aet shows the love scenes in i« to his name, age, calling and address, the
..'ourt began to examine the accused as to
Duetg between, Pietro and Isabella, the truth of the --barge °f "the public pro-
curator, vvh.-^n at the request of the autho-
tures of his act. Lotteringhi- the barrel- rities concerned the hearing was closed to
maker, sings a bibulous song, hammering on the public and proceeded behind the clos-
his barrel, and jeceived hearty applause. ed doors for the reason of its being detri-
At the end of the Act. Fiametta was taken mental to the maintenance of peace and
away from Lambcltucio- Boccaccio sings orde..
to Fiametta from behind the wall and the The xamination held behind closed doors
<
whole company ;jni u in bewailing Fiamet- was concluded aj- noon. Lawyer Hira-
La's departure. rawa, the counsel for the accused, asked
The third act diows scene in the
the the Chief Judge to summon at the next
Palace, wh-ie Fiametta was brought* as :t hearing Commander Fujii, the adjutant of
was found that she was the youngest t-hp Yokosnika marine barracks, as a wit-
daughter of the Prince. Pietro was to ness, the request b< ing granted. The court
marry Fiametta, and in celebration of the closed shortly after noon. The next hear-
marriage, He ask Boccaccio to write a in g will be held on the 13th at 10 a.m.
^omedy to b P performed at the banquet.
Boccaccio writes one telling of the past mis- with an int^r/^ting and pretty finale in the
deeds of Pietro, who finally consults to the form of a ^ong ;ir.d chorue by the entire
marriage i»f Boccaccio and Fiametta, know- Ci'st which reflected much credit on the ef-
ing the love befiwo r> them. Th.- act closes forts of Mr. R031 and Mr. Takeuchi.
Quality.
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The QUALITY and concentration of its
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Cross The Nippon Bijutsu Kyokai (Japan Fine
on May 2, 3, and 4th. It is reported that ,Art Association) is holding one of its biannu-
H.I.M. the Empress will probably attend al art exhibitions at the Associate's art gal-
THE JAPAN MAIL the meeting. lery at Sakuragaoaka, Uyeno Park, from the
11th of this month till May 10th. Paint-
AND Institute of Infectious Die- ings, both old and new, as well as other fine
The Kitasato
THE JAPAN TIMES eases has recently made a purchase of 7,000 art works will be exhibited together with
adders with a view to obtaining poison. It the rare art works of the ancient master
10TH WEEKLY EDITIONS is reported that one ounce of poison
has been kept in the households of nobility and
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 secured from each of these venomous snakes. wealthy persons. The show wfil add to the
attractions of the season of the park.
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 shortly
The Osaka Shosen Kaisha will

inaugurate a steamship service between The new aerodrome under the control
Kobe and Christmas Island, a British of the' second military flying battalion
^SUBSCRIPTION RATES The Manyei Mara,
island in the Pacific. whie n will be organized" shortly at Kagami-
I

to b
Single copies Sen 15 each the company's steamer, is expected ^ L
a b a r a in Gifu prefecture is all but
finish-
placed on this new line. The line is
opened
^
connection w [ th t he opening of
„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each
Sen
mainly in order to import phosphate from
Christmas Island to Japan.
^
^. oun ^ it j s understood that it is under
|

consideration to carry out a direct flight

One month .50

Yen 1.50
from Tokorozawa to the new aerodrome
Three months
Orders for 4,500,000 lbs. of rlwantung by aviators of the flying corps at Tokoro-
Yen Japanese mei
Six months 3.00 salt have been placed with zawa of the fifth-term class. The journey
to the
will be broken at either Shizuoka or Hama-
chants in Dairen, says a dispatch
One year Yen 6.00
"Asahi." The merchants, as well as tn matsu for supplies of petrol.
Russian Minister in Peking, are negotiating
trans-
CONTENTS with the Chinese authorities as to the Among the Japanese departures during
Russia. The
portation of the ordered salt to
Russian fronts
March from Yokohama were 275 men and
News and 225 salt is reported to be for the 65
Notes 147 women emigrants and 144 men and
men and
America Aroused At Last 226 .
7T -d
•

the Privy Council

w
fi™ il women non-emigrants. Forty-seven

As Election Nears 226

The committee of
enemy,
womm emigrants and 13 men and 2
Much Activity Seen on prevention of trace with the women non-emigrants were for Hawaii, while
office of. the men
26 men and 13 wr men emigrants and 6
met on the 5th at the
Chma Again In Doubt As -To Action
Privy Council. Besides the committee, non-emigrants went to Cana-
227 and 5 women
Against Huns Viscount Motono, the Foreign
Minister same
da The Japan, se arrivals -luring the
1

227 The prohibit trading women tvom

"Voices of the Press was present. bill to
fh 430 men a?J a 162
enemy will he soon passed by the 178 women from
The European War 229 with the America, 235 men and
committee and will he brought to the re- Hawaii, and 55 men and 32 women from
America Joins Fight Against Kaiser-
]

gular meeting of the Council. Canada.

231
ism
Brazil Breaks With Berlin Govern-
Tramcars in future will run at a some-
what reduced speed when they come
to
^
Tol<yo Employment Office under the
Li recti on of the Tokyo Municipality has just
234 Han- publ5slied its 5th annual report, according to
ment places, such as Ochanomid'zu, TJyeno,

'Cuba Declares War on Ruthless Hun

234 zo-mon, Shiba Park, etc., where there arc
wMch it looke d after 391 boys and girls last
many cherry-frees, so that passengers may year Most of them were over the age _
of

China Draws Closer to Brink of War- enjov floral' views from the window at this 15 yea rs and 86 per cent, of them were those
235 time of the season. This instruction has lfrom provincial district? The report states
fare
boys and girls th ere , we re
Terrible Tale of Sea Comes
From bZ
given to tram drivers by Dr. Okuda, that of these 391
r
warm number of self-supporting
f
students,
I
butf on ^
mayor of Tokyo. His suggestion is up Tokyo heed-
235 the other hand many came to
Madrid ly appreciated by many people livelihood apparently
lessly in search of a
Occurs in U.S. men at
Fatal Explosion
mad taken in by the honeyed words of
235 According to investigations recently The office cared for them
Powder Works Communication registry offices.

^Si SpS
bv' the Department of w» and
News From Russia ^*Z7
236 Japan at, the end of Rtawry po e
J miemomA
-
there suitable jobs for then,,
work to juvemle
Latest

To Commemorate
Through Traffic
Japan - China
£££
237 number, the
STUW*^ K.TX isocounts for 98 ressels Tokyo.
to give
of which there are
many
 — -
226 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 1 4, njiy

AMERICA AROUSED AT LAST marization, we think- is free en irely from

MUCu ACTIVITY SEEN AS ELECTION
exaggeration or vilification. On e almoU
The
wonders that Mr. Wdso n ha s after all been HEARS
United Slates, according to Mr. aroused to taking any action. However,
Lansing, the Secretary of State* wag on the the great thing is that h e has bee
n aroused
movements of parlia- The canvassing
"verge of war" with Germany Decem- and most heareily we welcome it. If we
last
mentar cand dates and election agents are
ber. ±\iore khan three months have passed were dubious before of the desirability of y
since then, and the .Republic at length prac- America's entry into the war, w now be- 4'ailj growing more active throughout the
war lieve that it will con ribute materially to-
tically recognizes that a state of exists- country wth the approach of the day of
To-morrow there may be a formal declara-
tion of war. If the patience displayed by
President Wilson in those several weeks mtervent on a nd of his inexhaustible pati- s.bead nevv, and t-r-cordiiig to the latest in-

was amazing, it was no more than keep- m ence, the preset turn of affairs is undoubt-
edly the strongest condemnation of
vestigation made by
the "Asahi" altogether
ing with the policy he has pursued for the Germany 660 candidates are now in the held com-
past two years. In the words of an Amer- as the enemv of the whole civilized world. peting fo r election to the Hou-c of Repre-
ican journal, by her invasion of Belgium The indignant protests of th e neutral s in sentatives. Of ih<-se
660, So. aro anti-
and by her deliberate viola, ion of the mles Europe which they served upon Germany government
cat >l.. dates and 40 are "neu-
of civdized warfare Germany at the outset early last month, m the circumstances in
trals/' as they denominate theinsyiv.s. but
of the world war affronted every civilized wh eh they ar e placed, is as good as the ac-
70. per cent, of these neutral candidates,
nation, including the United States. In tion which the Un ;

'ted States now takes.

despite their ambiguous attitude, arc con-
Wee
February, 1915, she threw down the gaunt-
let to every user of the high' seas by her so-
notie that the American
notice
ar P ellated wi h the Present's
newspapers ^X^,, Eft
I * dXKon*
f»wSI
^pporters iS
of the Teruucii i
T*rS ,

called war zone decree. In this she an- at the iWwB

Oh Monday and 'there is a. > . ^?
lsa y so taat tJie pro-government can
wave of patriotic enthusiasm running over didates number about 341 against 319 of
'

nounced warfare against non-combatants

and neutrals. To that decree the United the country. w
Onlv e recall that the Amer- thee autl 'fi°vc-ii.meiit parties, a balance of
.

States repl eel by declaring that in cas e of ican press and people gav him a similar 0VC1 20 aspirants in favour of the Gov-
e i

the loss of American liv-eig or American reeeption when he sent forth the "strict eminent.
ships the American Government would hold
accountability" note. We ardently hope! Thus in the number of candidates the
Germany to a ''strict aeeouniabilty. " Ger- that the bringng th "Germa Empire to government apparently
n commands numei i-

many chose to disregard that warning and terms' w

destroyed American life, and did so with
tmmunity. Then, with a deliberation at-
tested by official announcement of her in-
tention, Germany muidered over a hundred
Americans and over a thousand other uon
combatants in the shocking destruction of
the Lusitania. Mr. Wilson did no; do what
he had said he would do.
11 not be another case of a
"strio! jcal strength, but in which favour the scale
accountability."
of the forthcoming dec io n will finaiiy
turn, says the "Asahi," cannot be judged
by numerical strength.
GREAT BRITAIN AND AMERICA To the best of
the belief of the Tokyo paper, on the other
hand, the Opposition parties w 11 come out
King George of Great Britain sent a me; victorious in tbe approaching contest al
gge to President Wilson on April 6 con tin polls cm which th* destiny of the Tera-
gratulatmg him and the people of the United
,

uchi Ministry now solely depends It is

The United States Government did noi State3 on the action against the common true that these '"neutral candidates of, '

hold Germany to accountability, street or enemy of the All es.

otherwise. L protested however. Through- The substance of the whom many are st gmatized as "drossy"
message ,,s if rached here Monday is as aspirants for seats
out the summer of 1915 Germany continued are not popular among
follows :

her war o n non-combatants and neutrals.
The list of her crimes 'on the high seas is
too long to rehearse. It culminated in
March. 1916, in he attack on the Sussex to
the peril and injury of Americans and the
death of other non-combatant* who were
travelling on that Channel steamer. Then,
at America's warning, Germany gave a
pledge- not to do what America in the name
of civilization demanded, but at least to re-
fra n from being utterly luthless. This
pledge had a proviso which the United
States rejected. On the eve of th e first
of February came Germany's repudiation of
her pledge. :;nd & proposal that America
paint and navigate her vessels, according
to Germany's command. This repudiation
and insult strained President Wilson's pati-
ence to the break ng pome. He broke off
franchise holder^ owing to their vague at-
"On th's occasion of America's entrance titude and the proportion
that will be re
into the war for the benefit of the great
ideals turned on April 20, the day of the election,
which you have expounded in your address to
is regarded as open to great doubt. How-
Congress. T convev the heartfelt congratula-
ever the Government and the Seiyuka are
tion of the British Empire. The spiritual confident of final victory, wdiile
th e Kensei-
effect of that national declaration mil be
as kai and the Kokuminto, the Opposition
immeasurab e as w, F1
ti material effect Thec < n .i ri
™ . • ,
parties, foretell their solid success too, and
vo nivtr^K™
world'ss civil V 4i~
zation. at ,
tins unprecedently
,?
: the final result will be awaited with great
great cris s owes much to the decisive action
interest.
of the Great Republic."
Like other c ties, Tokyo is witnessing a
Mr. Asquith. th? former Premier, on
very hot electioneering campaign now;
behalf of the non-government parties sent the
following greeting to the people of the United there a;e 25 candidates here for 11 vacan
States :—
cies. Election-agents are in full swing
"When we know that now all the English oay and night Ju Tokyo and even wive*,
speaking nations, by the final deefsion of the daughters and mothers of a .-^ciion of the
President and Congress of America, are Tokyo candidates are lending a helping
carrying on the world war hand in hand, there hand in canvass ng movements-:. Woe to ;

diplomatic relations with Germany. Even
then there, was no active step taken to pio-
is not a man n Great Britain who does not citizens who have the franchise!
: They
are now bored to death being flooded with
feel greatly relieved. President Wlson says
Germany has made the world her enemv. abrupt vis ts from election agents who beg
;

tect American shipping. The President

awaited an "overt act." Then followed the The motive of the Allies in the war is to and implore them
to cast their votes for
sinking of the Housatoni'c. Tha't the Re- protect the common interest of the various their respective masters, and this is the
public condoned. Then came the sinking peoples and their right to natural alignment. reason why posters or placards on which
of tlie Lyman M. Law. That, too, was con- The American people has decided to offer "I will vote for Mr. So-and-So" and such
doned on the ground that (to quote the their lives and property for thrs great object. senter.<-es are inscribed and founa attrac-
President's own words) l "disclosed a ruth-
;

J^esness of method which deserves grave

condemnation, but was accompanied by no
circumstances which might not have been
expected at any time in connection with the
use of the submarine against merchantman
as the German Government has used it."
The loss of the Lyman M. Law wa 5 follow-
ed b the sinking of th P Laconia.
-1
'
In nverv
respect except the arithmetical one of the
number of lives lost the case of Laconia
duol'cafed that of 'the Lusitania.
Thus far the American journal . Making
an allowance for its somewhat critical tone,
because of its political complexion, the sum- in the triumph of liberty and justice."
The President urges the people
with the Allies to their uttermost strength
to co-operate
and assures the Allies of strong assistance.
"We express our deep sympathy and ap-
precia'fon for this action of America. Al-
though we have never done anything to order
or counsel members of our race in America
what they must or must not do, if has been
our suppressed desire at heart to see America
co-operating w th us.
And now that desire
has borne fruit. We are fully confident that
the day will come when the great English
speaking nation, with democratic principles,
will share as a co-worker and fighter the joy
tively stuck m window glass or pa'itig or
gates here and there. This kind of de-
fensive measure, however, little daunls
k. en ejection agents with the approach of
rd oct on cay, and some peace loving con-
stituents seem to be devriing other measure?
to keep off canvassing bores. Near Kami-
nari-mon, Asakusa Park, there is seen a
poster stuck on an entrance gate and in-
scribed with the following anary sentence:
"Mr. Sb-and-So will have my vote. Othsr
candidal and their canvassers are not
allowed to enter niv prem'se* even by a
single step." Not far from there another
 April 14, 191 7 J THE .JAl'AN WKKKIA' MAIL 227

window of an intelligence CHINA AGAIN IN DOUBT AS TO VOICES OF THE PRESS

&ca'rd on the
"1 will resentfully waive my
!tecc roads,
ACTION AGAINST EUNS
can THE CAB/NET A/I/O CHINA
ranchiso so that 1 refuse to see any
Mate or oaiavasser," while near Atago- A Peking dispatch under yesterday's Xho "Yorozu" asks what, the present

Shim, ft book store ports date says that the Chinese Senate bold a
up a ,.;ibinot, has been doing recenlJjjr, and es-
foita,
cast for meet Safe of the whole Souse committee on pecially the paper wauls know what
mtieo reading "my vote will be In the
ol Tuesday when the chairman of the cora- 'abinet intends to do with China.
whosoever bothers me with calls least
(

on Foreign Relations minutely ex

ill." Another curious poster is reported niitiee When Viscount Motono became Foreign
plained the reports about the outbreak of
'from Kyoto. A grocer there posted up the Minister, he announced three policies for
store on war between America and Germany and
>ther day a notice before his China, friendly
no interlcrcneu relations,
pacification he situation in Russia
jphich was written "We will discount
our the of
with internal questions, and the financial
to over 90 members present. The reports development of China, and the policy was
votes
prices by 20 per cent, for whoever over, the question of China's attitude to- announced by the order of Count '1 erauchi.
for Mr. So-and-So." This notice- how-
wards Germany was put to debate. Some However the tli'rce measures so publicly
the
ever, was ordered to be withdrawn by members opposed the idea- of China's dec- announced, have all Tailed, H nd the Fore gn
police. There is n o end to these campaign laring war against Germany, which, ac- Office does not even try lo carry out the
episodes. policies announced.
. .
cording wag against the good
to their vi< ws,
The authorities are maintaining a very The Cabinet said that it will not inter-
and welfare of China, while other members
Btrict control over the election and the can- on fere with the internal questions of China,
op ned that the House snould deliberate
movements throughout the country
vassing the problem after listening to the opm on but tho fact shows the contrary, and the
and practically no stone is left unturned Stni others advanced Foreign Alinisier gave aid to the Tuan
of the govemniem.
in their prosecution for offences
committed the opinion that the House should make a Cabinet, and enabled Premier Tuan to
,such
by candidates and constituents. In leisurely study Of the question taking into oppress Pros'- dent Li and ihc Southern
cherry flower resorts as Uyeno, Asukaya- consideration the reports of the foreign re- people. By taking such a step, the Japan-

ma etc. where holiday-makers merrily en-

indulgenco
„ investigation
lations — X J. CD -~ —
~ committee and fur- ese Government incurred the haired of the
./

joy floral views with prevalent ther take steps t exchange View* with the Sou-ther© Chinese. The question of sever
detectives a r e on the move nowa- House of Representatives before settling ing diplomatic
diiilomatic relations with Germany
•

in sake
not only vigilant over light-fmgeiea the attitude of the House. The meeting
days should have been solved by China herself,
gentlemen but> also straining then- atten- was closed without any definite decision
under the guidance of the United States,
discover possible infringements of being arrived at.
tions to and if the Japanese Government so desir-
holiday-makers, Accord ng to another version, at the
the election law by merry ed, she could have kept her hands off the
good-natured meeting referred to Mr. Ting Shih-tak, a
because the proverbially question. But the Japanese Cabinet gave
member of the Senate, attacked the Govern-
Japanese grow especially good-natured! ment for its lack of a definite principle, assistances to the Tuan Cab net and made
when in their cups and are likely then to
pointing out the inability of the Ministry herself hated by the southern Chinese and
commit themselves. to secure the consent of the Entente pow those who are against the Tuan. Cabinet.
In these days, says the "Yorodzu," the ers to the terms proposed to them in con The Chinese Government is said to intend
rather
control of the election has become nection with China's participation in the to propose conditions for joining the en-
The paper war on the side of the Allies and stated tente, and the "Yorozu" says that it shows
a matter of splitting hairs.
says that if one visits a restaurant in Asa- halt in such circumstances the nation great failure of Japanese diplomacy to
kusa and thereabouts in company with a could not rest satisfied at leaving the dip- listen to the proposal of the revis'on of the
lomatic affairs nf state in th hands of such tariff.
1

ends now, a waitress will first fi The paper believes that the Japan-
friend or
,

fir-'

her their a n incapable and weak Ministry. The ese Cabinet fell into the trap set by the
of all ask these visitors to give
!

of whether they may be speaker's remarks called forth an immense Cheese Government The Japanese Cabinet
|

carafe irrespective
comes, "what am impression among the members present, declared that it will encourage the financial
next
:

patrons ro not, and j

your orders, sir?" This sounds strange
for
indisputably but it is easily accounted
Judging from the situation obtain ng it development of the Japanese in China, and
seems to be impossible to secure the con- the rev si on f t he tariff will greatly hinder
;
j

sent of Parliament to the proposal ot

thg financ i a development.
I i

and the police

by the fact that restaurants
offenders
China's participation m the war unless; Tne present Cabinet of Japan is willing
are in co-operation to prosecute the Tuan Ministry can fulfil its pledge acceplt tne rev ision of tariff and has been
.
,

These cards will be ob- ^j-

of the election law'.
are
made to Parliament, namely to m
g to prevent the uprising of the public
detectives and investigations
sent to tain the consent of the Entente powers disapproval of the increase of the Chinese
started as to whether their visit to a restau- in
to the proposals of the customs tariff tariff.
other
rant constituted! a case of bribery or crease, the postponement of the payment The question of the severance of diploma-
infringement or not. of the balance of the Boxer indemnity
and
tic relations between China and Germany
Be that as it may, prosecutions con-m other concessions. was not brought out at the initiation of the
election law Peking dispatch to the "Asahi" says Chinese Government, but it was brought out
A
nection with violation of the
the that Premier Tuan Chi-jui, after the meet-
have been s o far comparatively few in by the advice and persuasion of the United
with 1,473 in°- of the Cabinet conference on
interna-
present election, as compared States. When it became probable that the
affairs on Tuesday- interviewed
Cases of violation involving 9,837 offenders tional United States would rise against Germany,
election. President Li Yuan-hung and submitting it was not at all necessary to invite China
at the previous ques-
the decision of the conference on the The joining of China to
tion of China's participation in th e
war to the Entente.
will not benefit the fight ng
;

the Entente,
sat with the President for some time.
It
YOKOHAMA'S SILK HOUSE Li Yuan-hung, nations to
any extent. On the other hand,
is believed that President
the revision of the tariff will pause' the bad
who from the very first stuck to a conserva-
ad- effect on the Chinese trade for ever.
of the
The Yokohama Silk Conditioning tive opinion, has been affirmed The Terauchi Cabinet declared that it will
reconstructed from the be- visability f" taking a circumspect attitude
House is to be the pro- encourage the financial development of the
in view of the strong opposition to
ginning of June. One half of the wooden telegraph from the gover-
Japanese in China, but the paper states that
to a three- posal sent in by establishment of the Terauchi Ca-
structure i s to be transformed since the
nors, other prominent officials and
officers,
storeyed brick building. For such work various binet, not a single loan has
been given to
and ex- and'thp chambers of commerce of profitable concession
110,000 yen will be spent, it is China nor was a s ingle ,

province^.
finished with the end of the obtained by the Japanese, and the Terauchi
pected to be
Cabinet has not encouraged the Japanese to
present year. Pending the reconstruction The
be Conditioning House is due to m-i make financial progress in China.
work, the Conditioning House is to Silk
exports of Yokohama. Last 'Yorozu" led to believe that the present
removed to godown s at ISTo. 211, Yama- creasing
silk is
for the
export reached 30 million Cabinet of Japan is using the cry
shita-cho. They belong to a German
but a. contract was duly arranged with
firm, jyear the
the kin, value 260 million yen. This
amount
alterations
„
and
^
friendly relations
has no
with China
intention
for
to
its own be-
actually
_
should be doubled when the ne fit.
Union Estate and Investment Co. create friendship between the two
countries.
of the Yokohama have been completed.
The reconstruction
 ,

228 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL f April, 14, 1917

THE RAILWAY CONFERENCE The progressive Republican Government is ing the progress of the negotiations, can-j
I

The Conference of the Japanese and more desirable at present. But the paper not be trusted. The "Yorozu" cannot b&4
Chinese Railway officials held in Tokyo deolare s that the difference between the jlieve that the Russian socialists desire ani
I

has successfully solved many pending ques- two parties are only nominal, and when it independent peace, with Germany. Fur-4
tions to facilitate the development of traffic comes to such a crisis, there is no difference ther, the paper sayg that it is not certain
between China and Japan, says the "Ho- between the parties. that Germany is actually using the influ-
chi." They passed special rate return i
It, is the Democratic Government under ence of the German socialists in the nego-

tickets, and changed the regulations cover- I

President Wilson that took so high band- tiations with Eussia. While it i3 true
ing baggage, enabling passengers to send ied a policy with regards to Mexico. It is Ithat the German socialists all desire the
their luggage at one half of the former Ialso the Wilson Cabinet that purchased early termination of the war, it is doubt-
j

rate, and many other improvements were the Danish West Indies for fifty million ful whether all factions and groups of
discussed and approved at the conference. 1
yen and named them the Virginia Islands. socialists have arrived at the same con-
I

The necessity of better transportation !The Democratic Government has adopted elusion. The paper does not believe that
I

facilities to bring the two nations closer 'such progressive and pushing policies, and the various parties of socialists are still
j

in friendship isbeyond any doubt, and to '

there is no danger whatever that the De- fighting among themselves, and it s dif- :

establish this the interests of railways and imocratie Government will fail in such an ficult for the Kaiser to unite them for the
I

steamship companies alone should not important crisis. [purpose of influencing the Russians. The
be considered, but the interest and con- There is no doubt that the United States cry for peace uttered by the German socia- 1

venience of the public should be considered will declare war against Germany, and lists is their cry for food, and simply on 1
I

first of all. join in the common warfare against her. account of the scarcity of food, they began
to cry for peace, and it is not natural that
Mr. Wang Fu-wei, Director General of JAPAN WILL BEN IFIT BY AMERICA'S DE-
ithey should particularly favour independ-
the Chinese railway has arrived in Tokyo, CLARATION OF WAR
ent peace with Russia.
and the "Hochi" is pleased to submit ad- The "Chugai Shogyo" is of opinion that
vice to Mr. Wang regarding the future of the declaration of war by the United States THE CABINET THE DIVIDING POINT
the Chinese railway. In China there are against Germany, will not cause any The "Chugai Shogyo Shimpo" regreta
at present over 20,000 miles of railway, financial effect upon Japan, although there that at fihe election, the people are swayed
>>ut the Chinese Government controls only are many who believe that it will badly by sentiments, and while they should fight
four thousand miles, and the rest of the effect Japanese trade with the United on political principle, they are fighting
line is under the control of other govern- States. from mere sentiment. The paper states
ments and corporations. There is no unity The joining of the United States in the that these sentimental feelings at the time
in the railway system of China, and pas- war, is welcomed by all Entente Powers, of election greatly hinder trade and com-
sengers and forwarders of freights, con- and the financial assistance oromised by merce.
front many difficulties and inconveniences. the United States will make the economic The great question that div des the opin-
To plan the unification or nationalization conditions of all the Entente nations more ion of the country, is the existence of the
of the Chinese railways is difficult, and for- One faction favours
favourable than before. The United States Terauchi Cabinet.
eign nations investing in the railways the Terauchi Cabinet while the other in-
will send more munitions and war articles
might object, but the "Hochi" says that to Europe, and her foreign trade will make tends to destroy it. The paper does not
if the present condition is left to continue,
a tremendous increase. The American desire to d.scuss the reasons of either side,
not only will the Government and investors participat'on in the war, is not expected to and merely mentions that the voters are
in railways find it unprofitable, but the destroy the wealth of the nation, and divided into these two beliefs. In the
inconveniences to the public will be immense. coming election, the voters will side with
the United States will not. suffer
When the entire Chinese railway is placed financially even if she takes part in one or the other, according to their poli-
under one management, it will help to de- actual fighting against Germany; on the tical opinions.
velop the country, and the Chinese Gov- contrary, she may profit by larger war Struggles elsewhere between political
ernment should not h^itate to nationaliza orders. parties are based upon pol tical ideas, and
the railways. It requires a large capital, Consequently th e "Chugai Shogyo" de- not made from any sentimental feeling.
hut as the nationalization of the Japanese clares thaf the trade between Japan and However the paper declares that in reality
railways proved, there is always a way to the United States will not suffer on ac- facts show an entirely contrary situation
obtain the money. For the future develop- count of the American participation in the here, and the parties and voters are fight-
ment of China and especially her vast na- war. The larger war orders will bring ing from sentimental causes and not from 1

tural resources, it is important that rail- more money to the United States, and the the difference of their political belief.
way facilities be improved, and it is im- Japanese trade may increase with the de- Especially is the attitude of the Seiyu-
perative that +he whole system should be velopment of the war mdustries of the Uni - kai and its followers against the members
1

placed under one management. ed States. of the Kenseikai sentimental. The mem- •

SO CIA LIS IS AND PEACE bers of the Seiyukai hate the members of
WILSON'S ACTION PLEASES
It is still doubtful whether the report the Kenseikai, and the hatred is even hind-
The "Kokumin" is pleased to learn that. that Germany If a voter intends
is trying to use the influence ering their business.
President Wilson of the United States had of the German Socialists with the Russian to vote for the Kenseikai candidate, the
decided to declare a state of war against
Socialists to conclude an independent peace other business men who belong to the
Germany. The paper is especially pleased However, the Seiyukai, will suspend trade transaction
witSh Russia, is true or not.
to hear President Wilson say that the
"Yorozu" says that, it is a fact that the with the Kenseikai voter. The voters are
United States will give the Entente powers
German socialists have been making vari- oppressed by the two parties and they fear
the best possible financial, assistance. This
ous negotiations with the Russian Socia- to declare any political belief as, when he
declaration, the paper says, is more lists. After the recent conference at Co- favours one, the other will attack him.
favourable to the Entente powers than the
penhagen, the German soc alists despatch- Many of these voters, wishing not to hurt
despatch of one million soldiers. The ed a message to the Russian socialists say- his own trade bv casting; votes, will not
Entente powers have been suffering from
ing that they entertain profound respect vote at the election.
financial shortage and the declaration of
towards the Russian revolutionists. How- The paper says that even though their
President Wilson will bring them a bright political beliefs may differ, the members
ever on the other hand, the Russian socia-
and hopeful future. In the eighteenth of the Seiyukai should not regard the
lists at, Petrograd met recently with the
century, England gave financial aid to the
"representatives of the Labourers and members of the Kenseikai as their enemies
nations that fought against the enemies of To
soldiers, and resolved: that the Russian even in their business transactions.
England. The United States of America is
socialists will not consider any independ- try to influence a voter by pressure upon
now following, the example of England of
,

ent peace conclusion without, first con- his interest, is against the election law,
the eighteenth century.
However the paper says that there are sulting with the Socialists and Labourers and tihe paper hopes that the Government
of France^ England, Belgium and Italy. will prevent the future occurrence of in-
some who say that the present Government
of the United States is Democratic, and it The paper says that the reports from terference in business by campaign work- •

is not suitable in such an important period. Copenhagen, sent, by the Germans, regard- ers.
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April 14, 1917J THK JAPAN WKKKLY MAIL

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT itenehes' protected by wire entangle- KOKUHAl D1UKCT KLICVICK
ments, and abandoning their wound- London, April 9.—The British armies
ed. This progress is part of the have captured 3,500 prisoners in the new
kokusai-bjcuteji French encircling movement south of
—
London, Apr. 8. Kouter's oorrespond- Quentin, the fate of which is scaled already.
St.
j
dpiye against the German
KOKU8AI-ajci;iK K
lines.

;nt, writing from headquarters April 3, The situation is dramatic as the British, to
London, April 9.— Ficlcl-Marshal Mr
tays that a blizzard lias impeded operations, the north, are only two milefe from tho
town,, and the French, to. the south, only
Douglas Haig reports: "We attacked
mt the enemy ha s been completely cleared at
2V£ miles distant. The honour of capture,
5.80 011 Monday morning on a wide f-ont,
mt of llenin-sur-Cojuil, fivo miles soutk-
is expected to fall to the French. The sud- and peneu-ated the enemy lines everywhere
jast of Arras. Tims, the British line runs
denness of the British advance was a dis- from southward of Arras to southward of
almost dead straight for fourteen miles
Lens, making
Beauraine south of Arras to the agreeable surprise to the enemy whose over-
sai isi'aclory progress at all
from
Great Amiens-Canrbrai road near Beaumc-
conlidence' forced him to abandon Six guns. points. We
stormed the villages of Her-
mit's and Boursies, in the direction of
tz. KOKUSAI-BE UTEB
Cambrai
It is reported that the British have again London, April 5. Field-Marshal Sir — and penetrated Havrincourt
Wood. We cap lured Tresnoy-le-Pet lit, in
advanced toward St. Quentin. Douglas Haig announces that the British
have captured the villages of Ronshoy and fhe direction of St. Quentin, and advanced
XOKUSAJ-BEUTEB Basse Boulogne. They have continued our line south-eastward of Leverguir, tak-
—
London, April i. The French have con- their progress north-east and east of Metz- ing many prisoners."
tinued theii advance east and west of the en-Couture and have reached the western
KOKUSAI-BEUTEK
Somni e along the entire front attacked and south-western edges of Gouzeaucourt
yesterday. reconnaissances have been and Havrincourt Woods. —
London, Apr. 9. Reuter's correspondent
at Br tish Headquarters in France telegra-
pushed forward beyond Dallon as far as French reconnaissances pushed forward' phing on Monday evening, says "the battle
the south-western suburb of St. Quentin. in the night north of Cauchy, Moy and Fars.
of Arras is raging unabatedly [gold in favour
The French hav reached the southern edge The enemy lines found there were strongly
L
.

of the British."
of Gruigies, north-east of Costres, and cap-
held. ,

tured the entire village of Moy, on the KOKUSAI-BEUTEB

Oise. On the right, fighting continue:!
London,
KOKUSAI-EEUTER
Apr. 7. Field Marshal Sir — London, April 9. —iieuter's' representa-
eouth of the Ailette as far as the village of tive at British Headquarters in France
Lafaux, into which th e French troops pe- Douglas Haig, in his Fridav evening com- telegraphs: "The offtns ve has extended
netrated despite obstinate resistance. munique reports that the Brit'sh carried from Lens to 'St, Quentin. A steady bom-
KOKU8AI-BEUTKB the village of Lempire north of St. Quentin bardment was in progress for days before
London, April 4. —
The French to the and made further progress northeast of the assault was delivered. It cached the 1

greatest volume of fire yet seen in i.h, e war.

east and west of the Somnie attacked the Noreuil, where they drove off a counter-
enemy posit ons south of a line running attack. Fighting continues. Shortly after 8 a.m. on Monday, the second
from Cascressiny Denay and from Epine phase of the attack developed. F'ghting
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB has intensified and the surmise i s that the
de Dallon to the Oise, and attained their
objective, despite a desperate resistance.
London, Apr. 7. British gunfire near — attack is bigger and has come sooner than
Arras last Wednesday caused one of the the enemy expected. It is recalled that
They carried on a front of thirteen kilo-
most terrific explosions experienced during this is the third great battle for the posi-
metres a series of strong points solidly or-
ganized and held by lange forces. the war. Behind the German lines a sheet tion on Vimy ridge."
They captured Epine de Dallon and 'the of flame 300 feet high leaped into the air. KOKUSAI-RF.UTER
villages of Dallon, Giffecourt, and Cerizy The ground quaked for miles around. Air- London, April 9. Mr. Beach Thoma3 —
and several heights south of Urvillers and men report that their machines swooped in a description of the 'aeroplanes on both
south of the Ailette. river. like ships caught in a tidal wave. It is sides on the western front writes of the
They continued their progress in the re- believed that a great meinwerfer reserve breathless skill with which a broken British
gion of Lafaux. and also carried Bauvemy, depot was touched off by the British guns. machine, which had destroyed five enemy
:

gaining a footing to the west and north The damage must have been immense. aeroplanes at one flight was brought to
thereof. KOKUSAT-BEUTEB earth in safety. He writes of machines^
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB London, Apr. 8. Field-Marshal Sir — plummet-like descent from 16,000 feet to
—
London, Apr. 4. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, in his communique, reports: bomb a train, fire a balloon, or fusilade <a
Douglas Haig, in his Tuesday evening "We have made progress at a number of body of troops. The art of firing at small
communique, says: "In the course of points between Selency and Jeaneourt, a n d objects on the ground, he says, is practised
Monday's attack south-east of Arras, we reached the outskirts of Fresny-le-Petit. every clay like tent-pegging. So quickly
carriedby storm the village of Henin-sur- "Our aeroplanes are continually harassing do the divers come and go that riflemen
Cojuil. Our artillery broke up a second the enemy's communications and seeking out often are too astonished to fire until tho

counter-attack. Further south, we cap- his fighting machines. Seventeen successful machine has disappeared. The German
tured Maissemy and occupied Ronssoy bomb raids have been carried out a long dis- authorities, it is said, complain bitterly
tance in the rear of the enemy's forces and
Wood." of the failure of their infantry to fire on
8 tons of bombs have been dropped.
KOKUSAI-RETJTER such occasions.
"The whole time there has been intense
London, Apr. 4. Field-Marshal —
Sir Twenty-eight KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Douglas Haig announces: "We have cap-
fighting in large formations.
of our machines are missing, many of which London, Apr. 9. It is officially an- —
tured the village of Metzenconture. Fight- are known to have been shot down. Fifteen
nounced! that the British troops have ad-
ing continues eastward of the village and hostile machines have been driven down, vanced from two to three miles on the
in the neighbourhood of Havrincourt Wood. seven with a crash thirty-one others have front from Henion-sur-Cojeul to Givenchy.
;

South-eastward of Arras, on Monday, we been driven down damaged, a large ma- The advance still continues. The
captured 270 more prisoners, 17 machine- jority of which, undoubtedly, were destroy- Canadians have captured the famous Vimy
guns and 4 trench-mortars. ed." ridge.
KOKTTS AI-BETTTER KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE KOKUSAT-RETTTER
—
London, Apr 1 5. The French troops, on —
London, April 9. It is officially an- —
London. Apr. 9. Reuter's correspond-
Wednesday, drov back th e enemy along
f
>
nounced that the British forces have pene- ent at British headquarters in France, tele-
the whole front from ithe Somme to the trated the German lines at Arras and Lens. graphing on Monday evening, says "The
Oise and threw him back beyond a most
:

In the direction of Cambrai the British

important dominating position, marked by
day has gone well for us and the troops
troops stormed Hermies and Boursies and
the village? Gf Gruiges, Orvillers and Moy, have made substantial progress. There
penetrated Havrincourt Wood. In the
all of which were brilliantly carried. direction of St. Quentin, Le Fesnay was cap- have been big captures, the prisoners com-
North of Lafolie Farm, the Germans were tured. Reports from all points show satis- ing back in an endless procession, 3,500
hustled by an irresistible attack, which factory progress. Many prisoners have being counted in one area alone up to
oreeipitated their quitting three lines of
been taken. mid-day. Fighting is increasing in in-
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33Q ntBumm&*t THE JAPAN" WEEKLY HAIL [April 14, 1917

tensity. The battle Eas developed strictly pursuing the Turks n their retreat to were discharged near Borovno.
j i
Under
in accordance with the programme, but' Kazrishirin.
the cover of artillery fire the Germans as-
determined resistance is being offered near Black Sea A Russian torpedo-boat des sumed the offensive on the Toboly-Gelenin
Arras, where a larger pocket of the enemy troyed, nea r th e Anatolia coast, 2 loaded
front and pressed upon the Russian troops.
was reported to be still holding out at mid- barges and annihilated by artillery fire 2
hangars near Kerasund. Part of the Germans forced their way
day although entirely surrounded.
through to the passages of the river, thus
"The famous 'Harp' Eedoubt, a little KOKUSAJ-REUTJtS
endangering the Russian troops which had
less formidable than 'The Labyrinth' was London, April 4—
The Russian official to protect the place d'armes. Suffering
captured with practically a whole battalion communique reads: "The enemy heavily
heavy losses at some places the Russians
of the enemy. The Canadians fought their bombarded, with chemical shells, our posi-
removed 1o the right bank of the river.
way well forward upon Vimy slopes, but tions at the river passages on the Stokhod.
The Russian at' Tilery fired successfully
the res- stance here is stiffening. Our im- In the region of St. Chervitche and Gele-
at an enemy train on the Kovel-Romny
mense preponderance of heavy artillery is nin station they discharged thirteen gas
track. Surmounting the wire entangle-
one of the mosrt striking features. The waves and pressed our troops back. The
ments nine kilometres west of Rafailov, the
spirit of the troops everywhere is admir- Germans crossed the Stokhod, north-east-
Russian troops took three ranges of
able and they are full of confidence." ward of Gelenin.
trenches and put a number of Austrians
In summing up, the correspondent says: "In retiring across the Stokhod, some of
"Assuredly the Spring offensive of the our detachments lost heavily. to the bayonet.
British campaign has opened under most The enemy opened a strong artillery fire
"We have occupied three rows of Aus-
favourable circumstances. '

trian trenches, six miles westward

Jin the Peniaki region April 4, firing on
the first and second line trenches and also
1

XOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Rafailova."

—
London, Apr. 10. It is officially announc-
ed that the British forces have captured
9,000 prisoners and over 40 guns in the
fighting in France.
KQKUSAI-REUTEK
London, Apr. 10. —
Field-Marshal Sir
Douglas Haig announces: "After severe
night fighting at the northern end of Vimy
Badge, where the enemy retained a footing,
we ejected him. We cleared up the eastern
slope of the ridge also and advanced and
seized the village of Fampout and the neigh-
bouring defenses northward and southward of
Scarpe. On Monday, we took over 9,000
prisoners and 40 guns. Fighting continues
along the whole battle front."
XOKU8AI-BEUTER
—
London, April 10. Field-Marshal Sir
Douglas Ha'g, in his Monday evening com-
munique, says: "Operations continue suc-
cessfully in accordance wiith our plans. The
troops everywhere stormed 'the enemy's de-
femes from' Henin-sur-Cojeul "to the'south-
ern outskirts- of Givenchy-en-Helle to a
on the rear. An attack performed by the
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN" EMBASSY]
Petrograd, April 4.—Western front.
enemy on Tchepele was repulsed by the
South of Illuxt, on both sides of the Ponie- Russian fire, but after five further attacks
vesh railway the enemy attacked after an the enemy succeeded in entering the Rus-
artillery preparation the Russian positions, sian trenches. He was dislodged, however,
succeeding for a time in entering the Rus- in the evening, and the entire front was
sian trenches, but by a bayonet charge he entirely reestablished,
was dislodged. Some 35 kilometres, south- In the Dobrudja the Bulgarians tried
east of Vladimir-Volynsk the enemy at- to cross the Georgian arm of the Danube
tacked the Russian positions after an in small boats near Tulcea. but were re-
artillery and bombthrowing preparation. pulsed by the Russian fire.
Having approached the Russian trenches the [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
enemy was partly put to the bayonet and Petrograd, April 7. North of Bizezany
partly turned to flight. The attacks of the near Avgustovka Koniuha* the enemy, after
—
enemy near Pustomyta, south of Voinin, have an artillery preparation, attacked the Rus-
also been repulsed. sian positions, but was repulsed. The
Firing and reconnaissances continue on enemy's trenches, south-east of Brzezany
the Rumanian front. near Lipica Dolnaia, were destroyed by tbe
KOKTTaAT-RTCUTWB
—
explosion of a subterranean gallery. They
London April 5. The Russians have oc- were occup ed by the Russian scouts and
cupied Khanikin and Kasrichirin. The prisoners were taken. The enemy's coun-
Turks are endeavouring to hold the Diala ter-attack? were repulsed. A gas attack
River crossing. A Cossack detachment has was performed by the Russians in the same
^ft Khanikin for Kyzylrabat in order to region. A numerous hostile detachment
join the British with the use of mines, bombs and artillery
KOKUSAI-REUTER fire reached the Russ an trenches, but were
:

depth of two to three miles and the advance

continues. Besides a net work of trenche3,
the British, early on. Monday morning, cap-
tured Vimy Ridge, Neuville-Vitasse, Tele-
graph Hill, Tilloy-le Zmoffains, the obser-
vation ridge of St. Laurent, Blagmy-les-
Tilleurs and La Fol'e farm. Subsequently'
they aga n advanced ^nd captured Feuchy-
;
Chapelle, Feuchy, 'Hyderabad Redoubt/
Athies and Thelus. Up to 2 p.m., 5816
prisoners had passed (he collecting stations
and many more were uncounted. Further
progress was mScLe in trip ne ghbonrhood of
:
Petrograd, Apr. 6. —
The Russian forces in repulsed by a bayonet counter-attack.
Mesopotamia have joined hands with the Rumanian front. The enemy's attack
British at Kyzel Rabat. east of Toldesh, have been repulsed by the
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY J Russian fire.
Petrograd, Apr. 6. —
After their victory Caucasus front. In the Hanvkin direc-
tion, the Russian troops are fighting near
over the Russians on the Stokhod, the
Germans are continuing a scarce artillery
Dekko. On April 7 h the Russians join-
ed the Brit sh troops near Kizilrabat.
fire on the left bank of the river. After
Later. Western front. Using chemical
suffering severe losses near Toboly on the shells- the Germans after a strong artillery
night of April 3, the Russian troops oc- preparation assumed the offensive and nie-
cupied the right bank of the river. ceeded in seizing a part of the Russian

Havrincourt Wood. We have captured
the villa se of Denr court, and in the direc-
tion of St. Quentin, the hamlets of Prontru
and Leverguier."
ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
Petrograd, April 3. —
Western front.
Firing and reconnaissances continue. North
east of Bizezany. th e fire of the Russian
artillery in the village of Koniuha caused
According to reports of the army com- trenches east of Plakanen (20 kilometres
manders only about forty men out of two sou tli of Riga), but by a counter-attack the
regiments of the Fifth Fusilier Division enemy was dislodged and the front re-estab-
crossed to the right bank of the river. Both lished.
commanders were killed. The third regi- Rumania. In the Bvstrica direction, the
art'llerv preparation, tried
ment of this division retreated. Of the enemv. after an
to attack the Russian portions between the
two regiments of the other field divisions
Jakobeni Valeputna roadway, and the rail-
several hundred men of each regiment sur-
way but was repulsed bv rifle and ma-
vived. chine-gun fire. On April 4th after his
After a strong fire the Germans attack- R$tillery had strongly fired at tbe
ed and seized the Russian trenches south Russian postions between th P mouth of the
of the Ponievesh Railway, but were dis- river Rymnik and Krendchenv. the enemy
lodged and repulsed. In the night before made two attacks on our trenches, south
of Cherleschb but Was both t mes repulsed.
:

several explosions, of munition stores. April 3 the enemy opened a strong ar-
Rumanian front. South of the river tillery and mine throwing fire against the
TOFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN RMBASSYl
Usa, the enemy tried to attack th e Russian
Russian trenches near Novoselki, south of Potrogrnd. April 9. —
We c tern front. Un-
positions, but was repulsed. On the rest of imroM nt enemv attacks 'n the Carpa-
Krevo, but. his attacks failed.
the front, firing and reconnaissances are thians, west of Dzemhronie in the Mar-
going on.
On April 3 the enemy, using chemical ina rosh Szige 4
"
d^ect'on- also west of
shells, opened a strong artillery fire again-
Caucasus front. In the Pendqyin direc- Tomnatik have been repulsed.
tion, the Russian troops repulsed a Turkish st the Russian place d'armes on the left FViug andreconnaissances enntinup on
attack. In the Hanikin direction, the Rus- bank of the Stokhod near Chervistche. the Western, the Rumanian and the Cau-
sian troops seized Mian'tag and Serpul, In the meantime about thirteen gas clouds casus fronts.
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with big calibro shells, causing some damage. AMERICA JOINS FIGHT AGAINST
Our batteries replied, effectively shelling tho
KAISERISM
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE military buildings at Riva Roverto and Vd-
lalagarina."
[Delayed in Transmission]
KOK US A I -RE UT EH
London, April 2. — Tho Italian com- KOKUSAI DIRECT HKRVICE

munique of April 2 reads: "Along the —

London, April 10. The Italian com muni
Washington, Apr. 3.— The Senate Com-
mittee on Foreign Relations to-day approv-
que, dated April 5, says: "Yesterday, artil-
wholo front, the usual artillery activity lery duels were frequent along the whole ed, with slight verbal amendments, the ad-
ministration's resolution declaring that, a
has been hindered by persistent bad Wea- front, especially in the Trentino and Julian
Our patrols made a successful state of war exists between the United Slates
ther, which also interfered with our in- sectors.
raid, and crossed tfrigido, south of
and Germany.
txhe
fantry action. Minor successful encoun- Rpocogliano. At, night the enemy aircraft The resolution was introduced into both
ters are reported from Posina Valley. dropped bombs between Mrade and Mon- Houses and consideration deferred until
During the night of March 31 and tho damage wa s done.
faleone, but little April I. It is expected that it will patt
early morning f April 1, our troops both Houses overwhelmingly.
car- "Our seaplanes bombarded the aviation
ried out a bold coup-de-main in the vicinity ground at Prosecco and the Austrian-Lloyd KOKUSAI-REUTER
of Laght, destroying the enemy's trenches." buildings near Trieste." Washington,
Apr. 3.— In the course of
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE his speech before the House of Congress last

—
London, April 3. The Italian official —
London, April 10. The Italian com- night. President Wilson pointed to the ef-
fects of the Russian Revolution on the world
cemimmique of March 31 reads: "The munique of April 5 reads: "There ha*
situation. The Russian people, he said, in
enemy heavily bombarded the northern been brisk artillery fire at different points
all their native majesty, have now been add-
edge of the Carso Plateau to-day. Our bat- of the front. In the La Garina Valley, ed to the forces fighting
for freedom, justice
teries replied vigorously. Th e Italians have the enemy bombarded Ala Pilcante. We and peace.
occupied an advanced enemy post near replied by shelling the railway station at
Caistagnavizza, capturing ammunition and It has been proved in the courts of the
Galliano, and accomplished good results United
'
maitiei ial. States, the President said, that in-
The enemy began a violent bombardment trigues coming perilously near
KOKUSAI-REOTER disturbing the
on the Carso Plateau, last night, which peace of the United States and dislocating
London, Apr. 3. —
The Italian com- was promptly silenced by our concentrated the
industries of the country had been car-
munique of March 30 reads: Yesterday fire."
ried out at .the insti gation and under the
there was desultory artillery firing report-
personal direction of German officials. This
ed along the whole front, which was es- proved, he said, that Germany purposed ag-
pecially lively in Lagariua Valley and on JAPAN'S RECOGNITION OF RUSSIAN REGIME gression
against the United States when it
the Carso. After a violent prolonged ar- became convenient. The interception of the
tillery preparation, an enemy detachment note to the German Minister to Mexico was
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
attempted to storm our position oln Mt. eloquent testimony of the evil designs of the
Faite. but was repulsed and almost anni- Petrograd, April 4. Yesterday, Vis- —
German Government.
count Uchida? Japanese Ambassador and
hilated by machine-gun fire. Successive
the Belgian, Portuguese, Serbian and
"We are accepting this challenge," the
assaults were likewise unsuccessful owing
Rumanian Ministers greeted the Provision- President said, "knowing that such a gov-
to the stubborn resistance of our troops. ernment can never be a friend, but must
al Government of Russia at the Marie
The enemy suffered severe losses and we Palace.
be a menace to the security of all democra-
took some prisoners. cies. We are accepting the gage of battle
Viscount Uchida in the course of a
with this natural foe of liberty and shall,
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE speech on the happy occasion said: "With
if necessary, spend all the force of the na-
—
London, April 4. The Italian com- profound satisfaction, tho Japanese Gov- tion to nullify its pretensions."
munique of April 1 reads: "Snowstorms ernment received the declaration of the KOKTTSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Russian Ambassador in Tokyo that the
are hindering artillery activity in the moun-
tain 'areas. On the night between March Provisional Russian Government was pre- Washington, April 4. The Senate has —
pared to fulfil all the international obli- passed the resolution empowering Presi-
30 and 31, after a violent artillery and gations already contracted, and continue dent Wilson to declare war against Ger-
j

trench mortar preparation, the enemy

\

the war until victory. Upon receipt of the many by 82 votes against 2.
launched an attack against our lines north declaration, my Government empowered Senators Knox and Kirby who opposed
of Santa Caterina, in the Golizia district. me to recognize, and begin official relations the armed neutrality decision, announced
|

They were immediately driven back. The with the Provis onal Russian Government. that they would vote for the war resolu-
same night, they attempted a raid on our The Japanese Government id assured of the tion for the sake of national unity. Mr.
positions, east of Vertaiba, where they bright and glorious future before Russia, William J. Stone, democrat nominee from
likewise proved unsuccessful." and expresses its desire, with certitude of Missouri, and! Mr. J. K. Vardaman, from
its fulfilment, that the cordial friendship,
KOKtTSAI DIRECT SERVICE Mississippi, also a democrat, said that they
which has existed for the last few years,
—
London, April 4. The Italian com- will be closer cemented under the new
were opposed to the resolution before the
munique of even date reads "There have :
Russian regime. House, but pledged their support to Gov-
been desultory artillery actions along the "I duly handed my Government the ernment when once the war had begun.
Trentino front, especially in the Adige Russian Note of March 17 and will now Many Senators said they desired to speak
valley. As retaliation for the enemy con- do my utmost to strengthen and further in favour of the resolution, but refrained
tinually shelling Ala, we renewed the bom- develop our mutual interests." from doing so in order not to delay its
bardment of the military buildings at Riva M. Milukoff, the Russian Foreign Min- passage.
Anco and Eovereto. On the Julian front, ster, in thanking Viscount Uchida in the Mr. Eobert M. La Follette, Eepublican
activity among our reconnoitring parties name of the Government for Japan's pro- Senator from Wisconsin, was the principal
is reported. mise of adherence to wha" henceforth would opposition speaker. He praised the
"Yesterday evening, north of Boscomalo, be a free Russia, said: character and services of the German-
on the Carso plateau, our troops captured "We are grateful, Monsier L'Ambas- Americans. He then went on to lay a
and occupied an advanced enemy post by sadeur, for your so efficiently expressing charge that England had begun the ruth-
a successful coup-de-main. Most of the the certitude that our mutually allied rela- less naval warfare. The United State*,
tions will become still closer united under he said, should have protested more vigor-
garrison, consisting of 30 men, were killed,
the Provisional Government, which has Germany,
only six prisoners being taken." ously at the British blockade.
undertaken all the obligations contracted
he remarked had been patient with Amer-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE by the State of Russia. Your readiness to
London, Apr. 7. —
The Italian official com- support the new Government of free Rus- ica. His speech lasted for three hours.
Mr. John S. Williams, democrat, nominee
munique of April 4 reads: "Yesterday, ar- sia further assures our attainment of the
mountainous areas was which can from Mississippi, in reply said that Mr. La
tillery activity in the results we are striving for, and
impeded by a heavy fall of snow, but in be traced by all our allies; attainments Follette 's speech would better become Dr. von
Adige valley, the exchange of fire was con- which coincide with the triumph of out Bethmann-Hollweg than an American Sena-
siderable. The enemy hit Ala several times ideals of right freedom and justice." tor. The speech, he denounced, as pro-Ger-
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man, pro-Goth, pro-vandal, anti-President, insisted that the United States was not in-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
anti- Congress and an ti- American. The es- fluenced by the least desire "to acquire ter- Washington, April 5.— Requests for an
sential difference between British and Ger- ritory' to recover ndvmnity or to settle any
immediate appropriation of $3,400,000,000
man naval measures, saad Mr. Williams, wag historic grudge. "The tim e fo r discussion fo r the army and navy were made
to Con-
that Great Britain had drowned no American had passed, and time for action had arriv-
gress to-day by the executive departments.
citizens. ed," he said. Four Senators announced The sum more than $2,930,000,000 is ask-
of
KOKUSAI-REUTER their intention of voting against the reso-
ed for th e army alone.
—
Washington, April 4. The Senate had to' lution, but pledged 'their support for war,
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
adjourn owing to a technical objection raised when once it had begun.
London, Apr 1 6.—President Wilson ha*
by the Pacifist, Senator La Follette. The KOKUSAI-REUTER declared wa r against Germany.
Democrat leaders, however, have decided
—
London, April 5. Renter's Agencv is in-
upon continuous sittings throughout to-day formed that the United
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
States will pro- London, Apr. 6.— President Wilson has
until the resolution is ratified. bably make a free gift of possibly £100.- signed the resolution of war
.

against Ger-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE 000-000 to France to b e considered as re- many, wh ch was passed ;
in the House of
Washington, Apr. 4. —
The War Resolu- payment for the financial assistance France Representatives,
tion was taken up in the Senate with the rendered in the American revolution.
following the passage
through the Senate.
leaders determined to remain in continuous
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE KOKUSAI DIRECT SKRVICl
session until it is acted upon. The House
of Eepresentatives takes up the same reso-
Washington, Apr. 5.— A sensational Washington, April 6. Orders have —
incident occurred in the debate in the House been issued for the mobilization of the Navy,
lution on Thursday morning. of Representatives. Mr. Clarence B. Miller, including the Naval Reserve, the Naval
The Senate debate began by some stirring Republican nominee from
Minnesota and a Militia and the newly organized power-boat
speeches favouring immediate action in ac- member
of the Committee on Foreign Af- coast patrol.
cordance with President Wilson's recom- fairs, in the course There were indicat'ons iafter the Cabinet
of his speech said that
mendation. Senator Henry C. Lodge, Re- an unpublished paragraph, in meeting that nearly 100 German steamers,
the Zim-
publican nominee from Massachusetts, ap- meimann Note to Mexico,
offered to establi- interned American ports, will be taken m
pealed to both Democrats and Republicans* sh submarine bases at Mexican
ports, supply over and regarded as the property of the
to forget party lines in the presence of the Mexico with arms and ammunition, and United States, to be paid for at the close
crisis. He urged Government to seize the send German reservists from -:he United of the war.
German merchantmen in American ports States to Mexico. The Note concluded, ac- The Department of Justice has issued or-
and use them to replace the ships Germany cording to Mr. Miller, with the words: ders for the arrest of some 65 Germans here,
had Bunk by submarines. He said nothing '
Arrange attack all along the border. of whom some have already been convicted
'
'

was more important than the President's of various crimes, but have be n released on
There was some disappointment later,
suggestion of co-operation with the Allies. when Mr. Lansing, bail. Others are deemed dangerous to the
Secretary of State, re-
"It would be madness," he said, "for us to welfare of the Government.
fused to confirm this. On the contrary,
attempt to make war alone upon Germany. he declared that the Note contained nothing KOKU SAI-RE UTER
The Entente was fighting a common fad of the sort. Mr. Miller on being informed Amsterdam, April 6. A message from —
and their foe was now ours." He urged of this, insisted on the correitness of his Vienna states that the Austrian Ambas-
helping the Allies with large credits and intelligence, intimating that«the denial was sador to Washington, Count Tarnow
supplies. a diplomatic one.
Tarnowski. had already been nstructed to
KOKUSAI-REUTER demand his pass-ports in the event of Con-
Earlier in the day, Mr. Isaac Siegel, Re-
Washington, Apr. 4.— The Senate by a gress ratifying the resolution that a state
publican returned by New York, declared
volte of 82 to 6 resolved that a state of war
of war existJed between the United States
that he M ould support the resolution, des- and Germany.
already exists between the United States
pite the fact that within the week it had The Communications Department was
and Germany. The measure will be taken been intimated to him that if he did so, yesterday in recept of a notification from
up in the House of Representatives to-mor- the
Germans would concertedly strive to the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
row, where the passage is confidently ex- end his congressional career.
pected.
to the effect that wireless commun :

cations
KOKUSA T-REUTER between the Kafuku Wireless station in
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
[Delayed in Transmission] 'Washington, April 5. The Resolution — Hawaii and the Japanese wireless station
at Funabashi should be temporarily sus-
Washington, April 4. —
The resolution as after being slightly amended was passed
pended owing to the order of the American
passed by the Senate says: "The state of at 11 o'clock on Wednesday night amid Conseqtfenfly the Com-
navy authorities.
war thrust upon the United States by Ger- awed solemnity and without any demon- munications Department has announced the
many is formally declared and the Presi- stration or further debate. temporary suspension of the w'reless com-
dent is authorized to use the entire naval The thirteen hours' continuous debate munications between Funabashi and Ha-
and military forces and all the resources of was brought to a ei max by Senator "Wil- waii. San Francisco and Sacramento from
government to carry on the war and bring liams wpiritedly affirming that America the date of the announcement. The rea-
it to a successful termination." would stay at war until the Hohenzollerns son for the suspension of the service is
The resolution wa s passed after thirteen and Hapsburgs were dethroned and the understood to lie in the necessity of check-
hours' continuous debate. There was no Turks driven out of Europe. ing the leakage of U.S. naval plans.
demonstration when the result was an Mr. Hust'ng of Wisconsin, a colleague of KOKUSAI-REUTER
nounced; all present seemed to feel the
gravity of Hie situation. Of the twelve
Senator La Follette. deserting the latter Copenhagen, April 6. The German —
stated: "If the question 'shall the United newspapers published heavily censored
Senators, who originally opposed the Presi-
States support President Wilson?' be sub- vers'ons of Pre-sident Wilson's speech to
dent's armed neutrality measures, thrae vot-
mitted to the people, they would affirm it Congress. The references to the activities
ed in favour of the present resolution.
by an overwhelming majority. of German spies in the United States and
The matter w
11 be taken up by the Hous e
The Resolution goes to the House of Re- to the efforts to stir up Mexico were not-
of Representatives to-morrow morning.
presentatives on April 6. ably suppressed, a nd the denunciation of
KOKUSAI-REFTKK
was much toned down.
—
Washington, April 5. The spe c-hes in KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
April —Mr. Hemy D.
the autocrats
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
fch-i Senate on the war motion were charac-
Washington^ 5.

terized by resoluteness in their utterances Flood, the Chairman of the

House Commit-
in support of the measure. tee on Foreign Affairs, opened the debate on
Senator Hitchcock, who introduced the the war resolution. He declared:
measure, in a striking manner declared his should take our stand by the side of
the
conversion. He recalled Irs previous bit- Entente, which is fighting human tv's bat-
—
Washington, April 6. The President
has signed a Proclamation defining the
"We status of subjects of the Imperial German
Government here: The Proclamation an-
:

nounces that those who are obedient to the

ter opposition to war notwithstanding the tles, determined it'hat our
power shall be so laws of the land will not be molested, but
overwhelming demand of the people and th l? employed that complete victory will crow it is explained that the President, at
his

views of the majority in Congress. He had their efforts, and that Prussian
militarism discretion will intern or deport the same
shall be if he considers it in the public interest to
besought the President to adhere to armed shall be crushed and that the world
neutrality, but information in Mr. Wilson's delivered from the threat of danger from do so.

possession made that imposs'bl e now. He the Hohenzollem dynasty." The President has also issued a state-
dwelt on fho high-minded purpose inspiring Tt is a foregone conclusion that the re- ment approving the war measures pro-
President Wilson's declaration of war arid solution will be carried by a huge majority. posed to be enacted by Congress, calling
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the Swedish official-, will act for Austria

111 tlii.-' country.
The American authorities have lake,, over
warned not to leave port
otlicially tl 16 Marath. Was,,
such time as th President thinks compul- ,,, Mmulaya and ,

fl
German merchantmen n New York, bos- other Austrian v.
i
now laid up in
sion necessary. |
;

The President Bays no attempt will be ton, Baltimore, New London and other United States ports.
made now to solve a permanent military ports, totaling 000,000 tons, have been seiz- KOKUHAJ-lcEUTKB
ed by the federal authorities.
.
It a official- Now York, Apr. !). Twenty-four mora
policy for the country, chiefly because in i

ly explained at Washington that tho Germans have been

these anxious, d sordered times, a clear arrest d, including the
seizures were ordered for the protection of former
view cannot be had either of (ho country's head of the Sayville Wireless Station.
the ships themselves and of adjoining pro-
permanent military necessities o r the best KOKHH W-u KlJTKIi
Pvrl?.
mode of organising a proper military peace |

Washington, Apr. 10.— The Democratic

establishment. KOKUSAI DIRECT 8EUVICH
President Wilson says: leaders, n April 12, will int^duce
> The hope of the world is that when the London, April 7. Exchange Telegraph — into the
Mouse of Rcprescnial vc- a live bill on dollar
European war is over, arrangements will dispatches from The Hague and Vienna re- bond measure, comprising
three billion dol-
have been made composing many of the port that Ambassador Penfield and other iare for the allies, and the remainder
for wir
questions wh:ch hitherto seemed to require members of the American Embassy in the expenses for the United
Austrian States. Legislation
the arming ol* nations, and that in some capital have been handed their
to facilitate the export of food
pa " a por and muni-
just way, the peace of the world may be
l
h ^ tions to the Entente will be rushed through
« dispatches also state that Bulgaria the
maintained by such co-operation of force J Houses.
among the great nations as may he nece«- a nrl
i
\
™y
UT havc decided to break diploma-
KOKTTSA r-KEHTKB
t,c relatlfms with the United States,
sary n maintain peace and freedom
f
Washington, Apr. 10.— Bulgaria has sever-
throughout the world." kokusai-beuteb
ed relations with the United States.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Amsterdam. April 7.— American Ambas-
Washington, April 7.— The Senate has sador Penfield at Vienna haa demanded his
JAPAN AND UNITED STATES
voted the first emergency war credit of $100,- passports.
KOKUSAI DEBKOT SERVICE H.I.M. the Emperor sent under date of
000,000 to be expended at President Wilson 's
:
discret on. Washington, April 7. The German gun- — April 7th
President 'Wilson of the
United States
to

Secretary of the Treasury MeAdoo and boat Cormoran, interned at Guam, has been congrafulatory telegram a
Democratic leaders conferred to-day and are blown up by the crew, who refu?ed to sur- in connection with America's deeljration
understood to have decided render to the American authorities. Two of war against Germany. The Imperial
to place before
Congress early in the week legislat'on looking German warrant officers and five of the telegram read., as follows:
to the immediate issuance of a loan to be- crew were killed in the explos on. Thirty- "President of the United States, Washing-
nefit the Entente Governments. two officers, including twelve warrant offi- ton."
The exact amount has not been deter- cers, and 321 men were taken prisoners. "It giyes me unbounded joy to see that
mined, but it probably will be in the ne gh- It is officially announced that the vessel the
;
Unii-ed States of America has taken
bourhood of $5, 000,000,000. It Was the former RusHan Volunteer steamer the sice of
is reported the Entente powers and identi-
that the proceeds will be loaned to the Al-
Riasan of 3,522 tons, captured by the Em-
fied herseli: with these warring parties in
lies at the same rate of interest as the United den and manned bv the German crew of
order to protect the cause of humanity. I
States has 'to pay. the gun-boat Cormorant after she was dis-
This government there- sincerely trust that the noble step taken
mantled.
fore, will derive no financial profit in the by the United States in conformity with
transact'on.
KOK O SAI-REUTER
President Wilson has received cablegrams —
Washington. Apr.l 7. In a statement ap- the proposition made by her ruler will
from King George and the King proving the military leg siation proposed by lead to further cementing the unshaken
of Italy,
the War Department Presiuent Wilson says relationship between your country and
congratulating the people and Government
of the United States on entrance into the that the Tegular army and nat onal guard Japan."
will be brought to war strength by addi- YbsHirrao.
war against Germany.
tional forces, of which the first half million
KOKUSAI-REUTER /will be authorized immediately and later
Washington, April 7.— It is stated that increments AMERICA AND THE ALLIES
the American Government is prepared to
of ia half m
llion each as they
The American Charge d 'Affaires, Mr. Post
are needed.
spend 680,000,000 pounds sterling for initial Wheeler, on April 7 officially notified Vis-
For the present term of enlistment the men
war preparations in addition to lending far will be reciui.ed voluntar ly. Additional count I. Motono, the Minister for Foreign
vaster sums to the Allies. Affairs, that the United States had declared
forces will be raised by a selective draft
Secretary of the Treasury MeAdoo has of war against Germany. It is a matter of
men between the ages of 19 and 25, the
published the first war budget. It includes quotas from the various states being in pro- course that the Un'ted States has notified
£586,000.000 for the rais ng and training portion to their population.
:
the other members of the Allies, as well as
of a million men within a year, £35,000,000 —
Manila, April 7. Governor Harrison has all the neutral countries of the action she hag
taken.
for increasing the effectiveness of the navy declared that an army f defense must at
j

and £58,000,000 to be expended for navy! once be organized in the Philippines. All Now that America, has joined the world
materials. the German ships interned in Philippine war on the side of the Alked Powers it is
!

The income tax probably will be trebled, ports have been seized and are being care- expected that ? oon the question will come up
with possibly confiscatory surtaxes on in- fully guarded. New regulat ons as to the for her to decide whether she will bind her-
j
;

comes of over £20,000. self to the London Pact not to conclude a

control of ports have been put into execu-
i

The industrial mobilization of the coun- t,i n. "Nichmichi." separate peace until the Central Empires
try has already advanced to the stage where kokusai direct servtce are defeated. An official here in close touch
32,000 companies have offered their factories Panama, April 8.—President Valdez has with the situation said yesterday that the
to the government. signed a Proclamation pledging tha+ allied Governments have not as yet taken
The Amer'can Federation of Labor has Panama will assist the United States with up the matter. He expressed his belief that
undertaken the task of supplying trained all its resources for the protection of the m
the long run Washington would not keep
workmen to the government. Canal The Proclamat'on also promises to aloof from th joint struggle to a fini?h with fi

It is understood that German vessels will in the country has aligned itself
American military
facilitate operations
be regarded as the property of the United p anama 1
"Very likely," said the official. "Great
States to be paid for after the war. Sixty- kokusai direct rervtce i
Britain, being on such int'mate relations as
five Gorman';, some ex-convicts and others Washington. April 9. Austria -Hungary — he is, on behalf of the All'es will first ap-
proach the American Government and sound
regarded as dangerous, have been arrested, has broken off relations w'th H>e United
itssentiment with regard to its joining the
including all those identified with conspira- States.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVTCE London Pact. Whether the United States
cies to destory the Welland Canal and other
wants or not to be regarded as a memher of
works. Some of them were out on bond. Washington. Anril 9.— The Austro-Hun-
the Allies she is practically one; for it
All wireless stations on American territory gana n Charge d 'Affaires has demanded bi^
have been seized to be utilized by the gov- Pa OT
is beyond question that she ll not lay w ;

down' her arms until Germany whom she

ernment. The Spani=b Government w'll attend to
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE the diplomatic q nd consuls- interests of
'he holds as "the enemy ..of humanity has been
—
New York, April 7. Reports from Ncw- Jnited States in Austria-Hungary, while crushed."
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PANAMA WITH AMERICA CUBA DECLARES WAR ON RUTH-

BRAZIL BREAKS WITH BERLIN
GOVERNMENT LESS RUN
KOKUSAI-REUTER KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICB
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Panama, April 9. —Dr. Ramon M. Havana, Apr. 8. —General Mario G. Me-
Panama
— Valdes. the
Rio de Janeiro, April 9. The Brazilian public,
has
President, of the
issued a Proclamation, which
Re- nocal, President of Cuba, last night, signed
the declaration of war adopted by the Se-
•Foreign Min ster, Dr. Lauro Miiller, re-
states that the Republic will unreservedly nate and the House of Representatives
fused to recei ve the German Minister when amid
assist the United States, particularly in de- great enthusiasm. The resolution passed,
he paid a n official visit to the Foreign Offic e
fense of the CanaL directs the President to employ all the forces
rto-day.
and resources of the Republic against the
KOKUSAI-REUT
MEXICO DIVIDED Imperial German Government.
London, April 9. —
Dispatches from Rio The Government has seized three German
de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago and ships interned at Havana and thrown their
Lima show that th e South American States KOKUSAI-REUTER crews into prison.
are most excited at the intervention in the —
London, Apr. 4. The attitude of Mexico
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
war of the United States* Cuba and Pa- towards the United States is attracting re-
nama. The torpedoing of the Brazilian newed attention. It is reported that the civi- Havana, April 7. —
Both the House and
the Senate here have passed the resolution
liner Pararja has also caused quite a stir. lian leaders in Mexrico City are disposed to
declaring that a state of war exists between
The Chilean Press believes that Chile will observe neutrality, while the military men
favour a declaration of war in favour of Cuba
and Germany. The resolution passe-d
shortly be obliged to act against Germany.
unanimously in the Senate.
The Peruvian papers consider that South Germany.
KOKUSAI-REUTER
America must jointly act against sub-
marinism. The Argentine Press thinks the
CHINA AND UNITED STATES
—
Rio de Janeiro, Apr. 7. Police are guard-
ing Austrian and German bus ness houses :

situat/on of the gravest.

and consulates as a precaution against at-
It is thought that Cuba's action will be
most useful in destroying the lairs of the KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE tacks from crowds. A rupture between Bra-
pirates in the Antilles. Peking, Apr. 7. —
Before America's de-
zil and Germany is regarded as certain.
Bolivia and Peru are also showing sym-
'
A message from Rio de Janeiro states claration of war against Germany only a pathy toward the United States, although
that the entire Brazilian press demands few Chinese papers commented on the war
the attitude of Argentine and Chile seems
reprisals for the sinking of the Parana. resolution, which did not affect the situa-
indifferent.
The Germans in Rio de Janeiro are being tion here as much as was expected. If tbe
closely watched, especial care being taken American decision had occurred at the time
ENTENTE PRESS HAILS WILSON EPOCH-
of the interned ships and their crews. The of China's rupture with Germany, it un- MAKER
German Minister had a prolonged inter- doubtedly would have been received in
view with the Foreign Minister (pre- official and parliamentary circles and by KOKUSAI-REUTER
sumably on 7th) to whom he asserted that the press with the greatest of enthusiasm. —
London, April 5. The entire Entente
the Parana was mined. The Brazilian Gov- By now, however, China's war spirit press hails President Wilson's decision as
ernment, however, is satisfied that the vessel has somewhat cooled. The maiority of an event epoch-making in its significance.
now considering The papers agree that the speech will go
was torpedoed, and is the papers emphasize the necessity of ob-
down in History as a most memorable ut-
what action it will take. taining the complete unity of the people
terance.
KOKUSAI-KEUTER before taking a final step. The sentiment The news caused a great sensation in
—
Rio de Janeiro, April 10. Diplomatic
[is that the government should proceed the Russian capital of Petrograd.
slowly, following America's example.
Speak-
between Germany have ers explained itg significance to crowds of
relations
been broken off.
Brazil and
Peking, Apr. 7. —
The news of Amer- troops and civilians, who received their ut-
ica's declaration of war reached here to- terances with wild cheers.
KOKUSAI-REUTER
day, and is expected to hasten China's de- KOKUSAI-KEUTER
—
Rio de Janeiro, April 10. Dr. Lauro
cision. A conference is to be held to-day —
London, April 4. Though the vast
Miiller, after refusing to receive the Ger-
declaring war potentialities of American aid to the Allies
man Minister, ordered a steamer to be pre- ;to discuss the question of — is appreciated, the uppermost feeling pro-
against Germany. "Asahi."
pared for an immediate mission abroad. duced by President Wilson's speech is deep
KOKUSAI-REUTER emotion at the moral endorsement of the
—
New York, April 10. The action of CUNNING KAISER THROWS SOP TO GRUM- Allies cause ; in the moving utterance, which
'

Cuba, in declaring war on Germany, has BLING PUBLIC like the voice of humanity, has awakened
affected all the States of Latin America. I the world to realism —
namely that the pre-
Guatemala, Nicaragua, Salvador and Hon- sent war is a fight between systems of gov-
KOKUSAI-REUTER
duras are all experiencing a> great anti- Amsterdam, April 8. —A
message from
ernment, not a quarrel between peoples. The
German wave of feeling. It is expected Berlin states that the Kaiser has requested speech is variously described as a new de-
that Brazil's entry into the war will be claration of rights, and a new gospel in the
Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg, the Imperial governance
the signal for all the Republics. of mankind.
Chancellor, to submit to the Throne pro-
—
New York, April 10. A Rio de Janeiro posals for electoral reform in Prussia, the Some papers regard it as a clinching
dispatch says that Brazilian Foreign Min- argument for the policy of no peace with the
same to be applicable only after the con- Hohenzollerns. The "Daily Mail" says:
ister Dr. Lauro Miiller refused to grant an
clusion of the war.
interview to the German Minister at Rio de "For the security of the world, the Ger-
Janeiro, because, it is observed, the Brazi- mans must be freed from the despots, who
lian government has already decided on UNREST IN GREECE AGAIN have inoculated them with the passion of
declaring war against Germany. —
"Niehi- slaughter, and the cruelty must be removed."
nichi.
KOKUSAI-REUTER The "Daily Telegraph" says: "We take
President Wilson to mean that the United
There are 50 German and Austrian ves-
sels, representing nearly 240,000 tons, in
—
London, April 7. Reports are to hand of
States will only conclude peace with the
there being signs of uneasiness in Greece
Brazilian harbours. They are distributed German people, when they have abandoned
again.
as follows :
the inhumanities practised by their present
Total regime of intriguers and desperadoes."
Port. No. tonnage. Santos i. 6 20,872
Rio 14 68-761 Paranagua 1 3,739 GERMAN SHIPPING IN U.S.
Para 2 9,199 Parahyba Norte 2 10,718
Maranhao 2 4,672 These are exclusive of the Moskow (ex KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Bahia
13
6
80,803 Gladstone), the ownership of which is dis- —
New York, April 6. The Federal autho-
27,771 puted by American and Danish companies. rities are taking charge of the German mer-
(and gunboat Eber) She attempted to leave port lately, but was chantmen in New York, Boston and other
Santa Catharina 1 5,703 stopped by the Brazilian authorities, the ports. There are 91 German ships taking
R''o Grande do Sul .... .3 7,490 captain's protest being unavailing. refuge in American harbours at present.
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TERRIBLE TALE OF SEA COMES FROM FATAL EXPLOSION OCCURS IN U.S.

HMA DIAWS CLOSER TO BRINK maorio POWDER WORKS
OF WAHJt AHE
KOKUSAI-B1UTBU
Twenty survivors from K.OKU.SAI D33EOT KKKV1CE
meeting of Madrid, Apr. 6.
Shanghai. April 9.—At tho
—Between one
polities Jul. the Alnwick Castle, which was recently tor. Chester, Penu., April 10.
he committee on internal o.ud
1

report, foe \ ice- pedoed, have arrived at Carino [? Carini in

and two hundred persons, mostly girls,
>u the 'ah, says a Poking
strongly urged Oicily]. They descr.be their terrible suf-
Vliniiter of Foreign Allan's woro killed and three hundred were in-
taking a fniWher ferings from cold, hunger and thirst in au
.ho necessity of China's jured to-day in an explosion at Eddytone
namely declaring war. against
bur- open boat for ten days. At the start, there
tep
inadvisable tor were 30 persons, including a French lady Ammunition Works, near here. The work*
many .ami stated that it was
any settlement with a babv of four months a nd an English were boing used for the manufacture of
Ohin.a to base her aetiou on
of her rounler-pmposaU nurse. Their rations consisted of water shells for tho Russian Government.
3 { tlie question

made to Lb* Entente powers, winch mea and two biscuits apiece daily. Latterly The first explosion was in tho shrapnel
sures had not been well considered.
Ihe tho water ran short and rain water was plant, where over one hundred girls were
Vice-Minister further plated that Dr.
Wu
collected. putting the finishing touches to the shells;
Ting-fang, the Rore gp M
nister, was_ als<> The cook, an Italian, died on March 81; a second explosion occurred in the
adjoin-
Vice-Minister. an Englishman went mad and died
March contained 3,000.000
„T the same opinion as the ing building, which
was advanced at the meeting 22 a passenger, a stoker and a seaman suc- Both buildings caught fire. It is
An opinion ;
shells.
to dispute}, influential Government
officials
cumbed on March 23 ; a steward died March whispered that the fatality was the work
24 and a cabin-boy March 25. Tho same
cause them to mitgate the
to Shanghai and of German sympathizers.
China's partici-
day, a seaman jumped overboard
and was
strong oppos'-tion against
among the public there- another steward died
pating in the war drowned An officer and
which is strongly opposed to Chna s
par- The survivors
while landing at Carino. U.S. TO BUILD WOODEN SHIPS
ticipation in the war. The suggestion was declare that if they had been another day
has
adopted by the meeting and an official at sea they would all have been
dead.
from
been already dispatehed to Shanghai
The French mother, baby and English KOKXJSA 1-REUTEB
Peking on that mission. Dr. ¥u
ling-
nurse all survived thanks to the
constant
only taking who are Washington. April 10.—President Wil-
fujg, who favoured China's
kindness of the other survivors, son has approved the Shipping
Board's
Ger-
s-lmikT steps as America vis-a-v s all British.
opinion and in- programme for the construction of a fleet
many has now changed his tons,
on the declaration of war
against of 1,000 wooden ships, each of 3,000
rists
such
BELGIAN RELIEF SHIP SUNK Congress has
Germany now that America has taken to be ready in five months.
a strong attitude. The Foreign Minuter, authorized an expenditure of $50,000,000
score of illness,
KOKr S AI-BW! TTTJSB
who was dff duty on the Holland, April 5.— The Bel-
for the purpose.
Ymuiden
is now attending; office.
Trevier, bound from New
owing gian relief steamer
Another Peking dispatch says that, ot gram,
United York to Rotterdam with a cargo BRITISH BOMB ZEEBRUGGE
to the declaration of war by the warning April 4
are making an
was torpedoed without
States the Entente Powers twelve mdes off the coast of
Scheremgen.
induce China to make up have
active movement to
Ger- Twenty-fou r members of the crew KQKUSAI-BEU TEB
her mind and take a final step towards heen brought here. Eight of them were
London, Apr. 8.— The Admiralty reports
Mean-
many without a moment's hesitation. wounded owing to the submarine shelling that naval seaplanes on the night of April
endeavours
while the Americans are making Naval and
with America the boat. 7 bombed the Zeebrugge mole.
to induce Chna to co-operate _

military aeroplanes attacked the

ammuni-
against Germany.
remn & THE SUNKEN AZTEC
tion dumps at Ghent and
Bruges, all re-
at
The "Asahi" correspondent safely the same night.
re China's par- XOKtrSAl-BETTTKB turning
wires that the negotiations the we torpedoed two destroy-
question of the 4.— The owners of Off Zeebrugge
ticipation in the war and the New York, Apr. the fate of the second
support to Ghma steamer Aztec, the first armed American ves- ers One sank, and
Allies giving financial
'

is thought 0* are advised that the is uncertain, but it

was evdently severely
nave mlde ?rogress, but it, sel to sail for Europe,
satisfactory settlement in vessel was sunk by a German submarine
on damaged. had no casualties. We
cult to arrive at a that} a
the near future in view
of the difference
of
April 2'. Havas message says A
powers concerned and French patrol vessel has picked up a boat
the interests of the
^ericas with 19 of the Aztec's crew. 28 members, BRITISH SHIPPING RETURNS
affairs,
various other complicated feared
participation in the war
has brought ajj[however, are still misa'ng and it is
and as a result of impossible to rescue them as the KOKTTSAI-BEUTER
change in the situation, it may be
will
,

time of the ac-

her participation the Entente powers
sea was very rough at the
London, Apr. 4.—The'Admiralty announc-
perhaps invite America to join their group; cident. es the following. The sailings for the week
support Eighteen
Sd take measures to
give financial ;
were 2,399 and the arrivals 2,281.
with the United States.
NORWAY'S HEAVY LOSSES over 1600 tons were sunk, and 13
to China jointly
,
vessels
support toC^wiU under that tonnage. Seventeen vessels wer.
£ta all the financial
the form of a loan to KOKUSAI-BEUTEB attacked and six fishing ves-
probably be made in B.-Po^-cme Norwe- unsuccessfully bottom.
borne by the Allies
and America, Christiania. April
bTSntiy February sels sent to the
Se
3
Ser negotiations being
dropped, gian vessels were torpedoed
crews killed, while
^
and France jre ap- and 14 members of the
Great Britain, Kussia the 22 are still mLs ng. During March 64
v s-
the new plan, ana if HOUSE OF COMMONS ADJOURNS
•

parently welcoming the and 46 persons killed,

America who are eela were torpedoed
Consent of Japan and lor.
required can be secur- 100 still being unaccounted
snnpUers of the money
giving financial support, KOKTTSAI-BETJTEB
ed th proposal of Com-
London, April 5. -The
need, will House of
oiwhfch China in an immediate just because, Germany
is
declare war on April lb.
be carried out^ at
ce
but will take st*ps to reserve, mons adjourned to-day until
According to*-gbg
J ^ from Ameri ca America has,
taking final decisive measures for some ;

}W*y p Pekirig; ,

relations with the COMMERCIAL ATTACHE

received at a certain Chined
^hine, ,
time vet in view of her
1
U.S.
relating to the Once China decides to
the negotiations Entente powers.
going on between no matter in what
ban, which are Mfnafe in the war.
American nnanuei* r*J&£ .

KOKWAJ D1BEOT SEBVICH

power group and the
expected ,ve/form it
may be, Cham must compete Frank R. Rnti
making much heacway and with the Entente Washington, Apr. 8.-Mr.
17u The Mmistei with the common enemy
qett led very
shortly. that the Minister
powers and America, so
important to both counti e
links it most
that Japan and
America should take ]W*t
action in dealing
with the Chinese ques- Japan and Amerca.
ance of trade between
'

tions.
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236 THE JAI'AJN WEEKLY MAIL [April 14, 191

VON HINTZE FOR MEXICO ? LATEST N SWS FR OM RUSSIA "PATRIA" IS RANNED

KOK USA1- WESTNIK
Peking, Apail 10. — It is told here that
Petrograd, April 8. The — Provisional San Francisco, April 9. —Judge Preston]
Government has decreed that it will orga-
Rear- Admiral von Hintze, ex-German Mini- of California prohibited to-day the exhibit
nise a special Commission to elaborate re-
ster China, and his
in who are on party,
gulations regarding elections for tbe future tion of a cinematograph film entitled
theirway hone, now they have learned the
American deciarat on of war against' Ger- Constituent Assembly. The Commission "Patria" which is calculated to inspire
—
:

many at Honolulu have decided to go to will consist of specialists in political statis- anti- Japanese sentiments. "Asahi."
Mexico direct by th e Rembrandt instead of tics and other competent persons. San Francisco, April 10. The American —
sailing to San Francisco.—"Asahi." Yesterday an assembly of delegates of Government has forbidden cinema halls to
the party of National Liberty took place screen films of an anti- Japanese nature pro-
S.S. GOENTER AT NAGASAKI here and unanimously carried a resolution duced by the Hearst SeLg Weekly company.
that Russia must become a Democratic These pie.ures have been shown in various
Parliamentary Republic. The Houses places in the United States. In San Fran-
The Dutch steamer Goentcr with the Ger-
shall be created by popular representa- cisco the attorney-guneral visiteda certain
man consuls in various parts of China and
picture theatre where
tives, and the executive power shall be in an anti- Japanese
their families on board as well as the members
move was be ng exhibited and starjatiy pro-
of the consulates arrived at Nagasaki on Wed-
the hands of a President, chosen for a
definite period by the popular representa- hibited its exhibition yesterday. "Nichi- —
nesday morning at 9 o'clock from Shanghai. nichi."
tives and governing through ministers
The steamer was subject to the strict sur-
responsible to the people.
veilance of the naval authorities and the har-
bour police the warsh p Saga and four tor-
Petrograd, April M. MiliukofT, 8— INDIAN REVOLUTIONARIES RAILED
Foreign Minister of the Provisional Gov-
pedo boats being detailed from the Sasebo
naval station to watch the steamer. The ernment, has declared that the funda- San Francisco, April 8. Chandra Rao, —
steamer carries forty-eight Germans includ- mental problems of tbe present war con- the Hindu revolutionary leader and his ac-
ing the consuls and the members of their sist in the reorganization of Austria-Hun- compl ces who were arrested sometime ago
staff. The gunboat Saga lay at anchor close gary, which shall be parted from the nar- charged with a mil tary intrigue against
to the steamer all day and night, no pas- row strip of land between Rumania and India have been bailed out, the bond being
sengers being" allowed to land, except by Italy, and the cancellation of Turk sh $4,000 for the leader and $1,000 for others
special permit. The steamer left the port suzerainty over Armenia, and Russia's oc- each. The public trial of these revolution-
on Thursday morning and sa lect for San
:

cupation of th Dardanelles and Constanti aries will be held on April 19.— "Asahi."

Francisco via Yokohama and Honolulu. nople. Explaining his statement M. Miliu-
Conjointly formed by the Netherland kofT says that not only these questions are RANK OF ENGLAND DISCOUNT
Royal Mail line and Rotterdam Lloyd, nothing but the embodiment of the prin-
this line hasopened a fortnightly mail ciple of national freedom, but also they
kokusai direct service
between Batavia and San Fran-
1
absolutely concur with the opinion enter-
sea-vice
cisco. Besides the Rembrandt and Goen- tained by the President of the United London, April 4. The Bank of Eng-
1

—
ter, six steamers of approximately the same States. His declaration has startled andj^nd discount rate is now quoted at 5 per
size will ply on this run. The Vondel, predated a great panic among the labour cent,

6,000 tens gross, recently passed through class and the press community who are

Honolulu on her way to Java from Am- clamouring for an unconditional peace VICTIMS OF RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
sterdam, via San Francisco. •
without territorial" conceglions. The "Pra-
vda," the organ of the Social Democrat KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
party, regards tbe declaration of the For-
THE MEXICAN PUZZLE
eign Minister as a demonstration of the
Petrograd, April 5. To-day, the civil —
and national funeral of the 2,000 victims
policy of the new Russian Government
San Francisco. April 10. —The situation determined on con' inning the war till the
of the revolution took place on the Champ
Mars, whither six different processions
Mexcn is still a puzzle. The forces last. The paper slates that the determina-
of both President Carranza and his enemy converged from all parts of the town, es-
( o n to continue the war for the purpose
Villa are gradually moving towards the corted by enormous, orderly crowds and
of securing the occupation of the Dardanel-
American border, but it is believed among les and Constantinople and the design on bands. An immense monument of Liberty
American authorities that this is nothing
ithe Armenia means depriving the Russian people, will later be erected over the tomb.
but the preparations for a figjht among who have pledged
themselves.
—
"Mchinichi." Government, of their future freedom, and
their allegiance to tbe new
"c on g ress expressing its e ntir e confidence
-

insists that the true laboiir government,!^ tlle Government's foreign policy, based ,

MR. SMITH AT HONOLULU must relinquish such ambitions, and strive n faithfully ma ntaining the existing
to settle in co-operation with tbe labour treaties, and considering the newly-won
—
Honolulu, April 9. Mr. Art Smith, Ame- parties of other belligerent countries the Russian liberty menaced by
of the Hohenzollern Monarchy
the militarism
is assured
rican aviator, accompanied by his mother great question of the present war, not along
that the Government will pursue the pro-
arrived at Honolulu by the T.K.K. liner the principle of warring on account of the
Siberia Maru to-day. "Asahi." — territories of other nations, but with a
blems of the war of liberation proclaimed
by the allied democracies without attempts
view to war for the cause of peace and
aga nst the liberty of other peoples, and ;

freedom.
ITALIAN SHIPPING RETURNS will permit noth'ng detrimental to the vital
M. Kerensky, the Minister of Justice, interests and rights of Russia. Congress
declares that the statement of M. Miliukoff summons all Russia to rally round the Gov.
.

KO KUS AI-REUTER was merely his private opinion and did :j?rranent an d ensure it means to conduct the
—
London, April 5. For the week ending not represent the views of tbe provisional war unti] victory an d a lasting peace which
^
j

April L says a Rome despatch, 432' mer- government. It is learned that the Mm- wou]d 9jmm liberty of nations, a vic-
chantmen arrived at, and 458 left Italian ister of Justice holds the opinion to con-
torv of the democracies over reactionary
ports. Six Italian sailing vessels were tinue the war until the enemy is swept monarchies."
sunk, of which five were under 500 tons. away from the Russian soil and all war- KOKUSAI-REUTER

RANK OF CHINA RRANCH REOPENS

like operations are to be despised as un-
necess ary, Nichinichi.
— '
Petrograd, Apr. 10. M. Kerensky, the —
Minister of Justice, has announced thai
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
the Russian Provisional Government will
KOKUSAI SPECIAL, SERVICE
Petrograd April 9. Last night, the even- shortly publish — a declaration. It will be
ing session of the Congressjrf the Party of
—
Canton, April 9. The Branch of the National Liberty was devoted to the ques- to the effect that Russia renounces all

Bank of Ch'na announces that it will re- tion of the foreign politics of the Provisional claims to territorial expansion, but will
open on April 10, but will not redeem any Government. The following resolution defend to the uttermost the liberty already
notes until suffi«ieaat eash is aTailablfe. was passed: won.
 April 14, i9»7j THE JAPAN WKKKI.Y MAIL <T- 237

TO COMMEMORATE JAPAN-CHINA ffic relations with the former Railway. effects beyond the .Japan.-.,.- railways and
THROUGH TRAFFIC Again in my second ['residency, sum.' succeeded in forming part of ihc large c rcl e
schemes were set on foot bo operate through '
of waves in the world 8 mum liable t.yatems,
traffic with those Chinese railways whose in- with East Asia at u., centie. largf
' 11

liaron Goto, President of the Imperial terests are more vitally associated with ours, circlo of wave.-;. Icannot hut believe, Will
Government Railways of Japan, was ui the hut I was prevented from g v ng the final go far towards helping th,. progress ol uni-
chair the Celebration Uomm.nioraung finish to my plan owing to my retinment. versal trade and ma 'lit. nance of constant
the Japan-China Through Tralhc on the. To-day, in my third term of office in the peace. It in, therefore, a matter of marly
17th at the Tokyo Station Hotel. Mr. present post, feel heartily glad that the
I
congratulation for the ake of human wel-
Wang Fu-wei, V ce Minister of Communi- Japan-China railway through traffic ar- fare, not only to ouiuelves but aUo to you
cations and Director General of th e Chinese rangements, thanks to the earnest efforts all gentlemen here present, that th t wisk .

Railways, the Chinese Delegates who at- of my successors coupled w th the demands of joining the two continents across the
tended the Fifth China-Japan Tlirough of the times have gradually been moulded Pacific has been at last realized.
Traffic Conference, representatives of steam- into shape, nd we are now enabled to meet %
Now, the number of through passengers
;l
ship companies, and other noted Japanese you all here to celebrate, their growth and handled since tho inaugnraton of the pre-
and foreigners were present. development. I believe it is our chief aim sent traffic amounts roughly to ono hundred
Baron Goto opened the celebration with to benefit, traffic all over the world in future thousand and the receipts to about one mil-
an address of welcome, which was also trans- by extend ng our .joint efforts still more lion yen, and wo admit that we cannot
lated into Chinese. It read as follows: widely. plide ourselves very much on these statis-
Your Excellencies and Gentlemen,
I avail myself f this opportunity to trace tics, which show no very striking figures.
It is really a great honour to me thus to
the history of tlhe progress of the present On tho other hand, when we realize that
be privileged, on this auspicious occasion;
through traffic, which I believe may not be the seeds sown in the field of through traffic
of the celebration commemorating the entirely out of place. The First Through
Japan-China Through Traffic, to g ve an Traffic Conference was called at Tokyo in are now sprouting into beautiful trees that
address of welcome in the name of the Im- the spring of 1913, and by this conference the promise efficiency, prosperity, and
perfec-
perial Government. Railways of Japan, as tion, we cannot repress our inner joy and
cornerstone was la d for the inauguration of
the carriers in charge of the management of pleasure. The fact, that the present
Japan-China through traffic, by estab-
the through traffic affairs. We have to-day the lishing through passenger arrangements, by
through traffic has reached -its existing de-
;:mong us His Excellency Mr. Wang, Vice- way of the Chosen and South Manchura velopment, I have no hesitation in saying,
Minister of Communications, high officials Railways, between the railways in Japan is entirely due to the co-operat ve spirit
occupying important posts in the Ministry and the Chinese Peking-Mukden Railway. of all the interested carriers without ex-
of Communication^, Direeors of various
The Second Conference took place again ception, sacrificing their own local interests
administrations and projected lines of the
at Tokyo in the next year, and resulted in for the sake of the common interests of
Chines^ Government Railways, and other the addition to the Peking-Mukden Rail-
vaster significance, and th's will also hold
gentlemen, who have journeyed all the way way, participating in the through passen-
in any future efforts and a greater
from China. Also 'present in this celebra- ger arrangement*- of the Peking-Hankow. true
can hardly be expectecJ without this
tion are representatives of such trans-Pacific T'entsin-Pukow. Shanghai-Nanking, and success
steamship lines a§ the Canadian Pacific and Peking-Kalgan Railways, thus realizing self-sacrificing spirit prevailing among all
the Pacific Mail, and also gentlemen of our the interested parties. At the same time,
satisfactory through traffic facilities be-
own country, directly or indirectly interest- tween Japanese ralwavs and the five great I believe it is no exaggeration to say that \

ed in the present through traffic. Indeed, lines of the Chinese Government Railways. the constant devotion and tireless endeav-
we are more than del gh ted to thank you all In the Third Conference, held at Peking in our of the delegates of the interested car-
for your presence which makes this occasion contributed in no small
the following year, that is 1915, it was de- riers have also
more brlliant a nd mora joyous. cided to issue new Japan-China Circular degree to the success of our plans. Every-
Your Excellences and Gentlemen, Japan
Tour tickets for the benefi' of tourists be- body can easily see how verv difficult to
i3 situated in close proximity westward to
the two countries- and al o Japan- solve is the problem of through traffic be-
c
tween
the Asiatic Continent, across the Japan Sea China' Overland Tour t'ek^s- wtreh aim at Arrangements
and the Yellow Sea, and hails afar east- tween Japan and China.
inducing trans-Pac'fic steamer passengers of this kind may usually be operated
ward to America over the wide expanse of
to make an overland trip through Japan smoothly between gold-using countries. But
Pacific Ocean. Thus, all trans-Pacific
Proper. Chosen. S^uth Manchuria, and
steamers ply ng between the two continents, our through traffic is in force between Jap-
China Proper, therehv miking these terri-
Asia and America, do not. fail to call at anese railways with gold standard and
tories better known to the world.
Japanese ports, and Japan is not only the Chinese railways with silver standard, and!
com- The Fourth Conference was opened at
natural pivotal centre of tiaffie and some difficulty was experienced at the First
Chosen, in May of la=t year. It suc-
munications on the Pacific, but also holds Seoul. Conference in determining the rates of
ceeded in introducing several improvements
the vital key, so to speak, to all the travel exchange applicable to through fares and
from practical experience into the
and traffic routes on the Asiatic Continent, learned same time' their settlement. Besides, there are vari-
former arrangements, and at the
inasmuch as we own th e South Manchuria
were discussed for goods ous disparities in railway traffic conditions
Railway connect'ng in the north with Rus- some methods
sian railways and n the south with Chinese
: through traffic and v'ews exchanged on the between the two countries, and accordingly"
railways, and thereby forming part of the
subject. The Conference, convened for the the rule for transactions are different, for
in this city< discussed several
im-
world's highway from and to Japan. As third time instance, in point of the degree of the rail-
been fortu-
quest which have way's responsibility for indemnity, and
;

ons,
the outcome of this geographical position portant
solved to the complex satisfaction of
of the Japan se Empire, Japanese railways
nately
sincentv so
on. In establishing reduced fare tickets
function of maintaining both sideg. ow'ng to the zeal and kinds, too, I consider it worth
have not only the different
of all the delegates. From what I have of
th ft smooth working of domestic traffic, but while mentioning as especially praise-
you will underdid that ou r arrange-
worthy that a satisfactory settlement was
higher mission of said,
at the same time the st'll

acting as a perfect intermediary, amidst

ments, although pntV1»d "Japan-China
in- arrived at, helping to promote cordiality
these .steamer and railway routes converg-
Railway Through Traffic." a'-e to all increasing
purposes the joint service of the of international intercourse and
ing on, and diverging from, the Japanese tents and Continent nations, by each party
principal railways on th- \si*t c;
the welfare of both
Empire. with the common in-
and trans-Pacific ist.pam h P lines, sacrificing local interests to
;

I crave your pardon for the following per- As

Japanese Empire in th- cpntre. tfrie
terests, in spite of the unavoidable conflict
sonal history; I have now been appointed
central geographic! p^t nii .lustifies,
the
of different interests among the
partici-
three times to the Presidency of the Imperial
1

Rnilwnvs of Japan
on Imperial Government pant railways, and making a point of
Government Ra lways, and, looking back
:

present
my have so far cont'mm^ to manage the furthering the public advantage.
my career, I feel some sa'tfisf action in
= 'n^'= in enmmou. and We
sui all share in the efforts of the Imperial
Gov- through 'traffic hn Indeed, when reflecting upon the achieve-
feel proud to see all our arrangement? so repre-
ernment Railways of Japan towards the deve- ments of the successive conferences, I,
satiisfactorilv pruned anrl =0
smoothlv par-
railway Japanese carriers, must not forget
lopment of the international
through traffic. During my first term of
ried out on the Ws "f heaHv co-operations
senting the
to call to vour mind* the name
of Mr. Foley,
among the part eir>aut ca-riers.
;

Peking-Mukden
President, I took it upon myself Traffic Manager of the
office as small
to establish through traffic arrangements
be- To sum up the who!- cifi-ifltiom the who has always been present at
enn=ed in traffic and com- Railway,
through traffic conferences fr^m
Manchuria Railway and circle of ripples the
tween the South centre dur- the
th,, Russian railways — especially the Chin- munications, w'th Tokvo at -ts
its verv outset and has rendered inestimable
tra- ing the past few years, has extended
ese Eastern Railway, maintaining close
 7

.^pril 14, 19 »

service m
promoting the mutual agree- to push on our cooperation still further I face across a
narrow strip f water and have
ment and
,

joint efforts of Japanese and Chi- *nd to extend arrangements to ordinary 1

been helping each other from olde n. ti

j

tunes.
nese railways. Many thanks are also due through tickets, steamship companies thus 1

As the two nations are of one race and

to those high officials, past and present, of participating in use the same wriiten characters, they might
the through traffic as re-
j

the Ministry of Communications of the gular members, and performing their well be said to be brothers. are na- We
Chinese Republic, who,
occupying im- functions to the fullest extent in connect- turally so closely related to each other.
pdrtant posts in that Ministry, have en-!ing the ocean route between Asia and the Nowadays, things in the world are ever
deavoured to enforce the numerous and South Seas or America. By this alone, changing s rapidly that th e speed may be
complex decisions reached at the succes- we believe that through traffic in the true metaphorically said to be 1,000 r i a day.
j ;
At this juncture, as our two countries have
save conferences. This is true, not only sense of the term can be developed satis-
'

many interests common between us, it is

with the railways, but also with the peop factorily. This, our real objective, can be necessary for us to tighten the bond of
managing the steamer lines, without whose attained only in the event of 'through traffic
.

friendship and to act in concert wiih each

co-operation it would have been difficult being consummated between grand rail- other.
to establish convenient joint rail and way systems in America and those in As the railway is the pioneer of civiliza-
steamer tickets, and of whose efforts we; China by means of trans-Pacific steamer tion there is n o reason for its being shut
express our sincere appreciation. The lin es an d Japanese railwavs. up in its own country and not opened to
reduction of steamer tares, we fully To-dav Europe is undergoing an unpre- through traffic with the railways in other
tihdferstand, is attended by far more dif- , dentecJ trial countries. In view of this, the railway au-
e of fire and iron, and we are
ficult circumstances than is the case with! thorities of China and Japan planned the
truly grieved at the ^hastlv bloodshed and
railway fares. In spite of this, manage the terrible havoc being wrought. But our through traffic conference-
and their repre-
meats of the steamship concerns, such as single-eyed devotion here sentatives met in Tokyo for the first session
in this part of in the 2nd year of the Republic of China
the Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the Nisshin
the world is to the cause of human welfare, Or the 2nd yeai of Taisho of Japan, in order
Kisen Kaisha, took the willing lead to by providing through traffic that
systems to confer with each other upon the schemes
sacrifice considerable interests and agreed leave nothing
be desired, and by main-to for through traffic which would prove pro-
to the establishment of circular tour tickets
taining constant peace wherever the waves fitable to hoth nations and meet the re-
at reduced' fares in connection with the quirements of the times. This conference
of the Pacific beat, true to the great ocean's
railways, which fact I think to be certain- did more than make an epoch in the his-
name.
ly worth special mention and for which ti ry of communications between the two
Our Empire has, as I have said, a great
our sincere thanks are due to Baron ivon- countries. Since the first session, the con-
mission, owing to itsgeographical position
do representing these two steamship com- ference has be.n called once a year and the
in the Pacific and adjoining the Asiatic
panies. As for the Canadian Pac fic decisions passed in each conference were
Continent, and, in fulfilling this great mis-
Ocean Services, Mr. Benjamin of that put in force in order to facilitate the
sion, I believe we must be fully deter- through
Cpnipany has been instrumental in ad- communications between Ch'na and
mined 'to use our very best efforts. I hope Japan. The result wae more than satis-
vertising the Japan-China tour in every
all the distinguished gentlemen from factory. The tim fi required for transporta-
nook and corner of the world. While re-
China, as well as the representatives cf tion has been shortened, the volume of tra-
cogniz ng, on one hand, the merits of
steamship companies in Canada, the United ffic has been enlarged and more than this,
Messrs. Thomas Cook and Son, the In- improvement
and Japan, who are present here,
States, the of political relations, pro-
ternational Sleeping Car Company, and pagat on of c'viliza ion, and development
:

kindly appreciate what I cherish in

will
the Japan Tourist Bureau, in fostering of commerce and industry in recent days
the sale of kinds of through tickets,
all
my mind and lend their useful influence
are largely due to the introduction of rail-
and generous assistance to our joint cause
we have been overjoyed, on the other, that way through traffic.
for developing and perfecting the through
Mr. Kossete- of the Pacific Mail and Mr.
.
The conference has been convened only
traffic in all its bearings. Thus, T have five times, but in sp'te of this fact the result
Avery of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, both
taken advantage of this happy occasion of was significant. This is, of course, ascrib-
of whom recently visited the Far East,
Ihe celebration, commemorating the Fifth able to th effoits made by those in charge
have been very enthusiastic and have pledg- fi

ed themselves to push on the present tour
in future. Although these facts are well
known to you all, and it
scarcely any need to repeat them, it is a
great pleasure to me thus to renew our
memory of them here this evening.
But, if we view the present state of the
Japan-China railway through traffic from
Japan-China Through Traffic Conference,
and dwelt upon the brief history of the
present through traffic and expressed my
seems there is
opinions on its future. Before resuming
my seat, let me again express my fervent
hope, which I am sure is shared by you
gentlemen here present that the through
traffic under our management may be •
of the matter, but it is a lso ev dent that
the historic as well as geographical rela-
tions between us con'.ributed not a little
to the accomplishment of such a result.
If future conferences do uot fail to seiz«
upon advantages and do away with dis-
advantages, we may be sure that the deve-
lopment of raTways in both countries will

know no bounds and more and more im-

another standpoint, we must certainly be crowned with success and prosperity by
portant questions will be solved by the con-
alive to the fact that we cannot rest satisfi- our united efforts in future. ference year after 3r ear, with the result that
ed with the arrangements we have to-day, Mr. Wang Fu-wei then read the follow- the trade between Ch'na and Japan will
in £ congratulatory addi ess of Mr. Hsu Shih-
but must strike out a new line and map 1
be developed, and the two na ions brought
ying, Minister of Communications of China. into greater intimacy. Thus the through
out future plans for a much wider scope
The fifth Conference of the China-Japan trafficbetween the two countries will lead
of activity. In other words, although we
Through Traffic having been finished, Baron the in the realization of amity of na-
way
have no more than through passenger ar-
Goto, President of the Imperial Government tions which is the general trend of thought
rangements at present, we know we must Railways of Japan, has invited to the Com-
in the whole world. This will of course be
by all means realize the long-cherished memorating Ceremony leading officials of
a benefit to the ra'lways in both countries,
1

schemes for the through transportation of our Ministry of Communications and its
but we may expect more out of it. I be-
gooes, in addition to improvements on the subordinate officers. The Government of lieve Baron Goto concurs with me upon
passenger service. For this purpose, the the Republic of China ig grateful for the these future hopes and feelings of delight
Japanese Government Railways have kindness and sincerity with which the nn this occasion.
already despatched two or three representa- Baron invited us. I greatly regret that on Mr. Will am T. Payne, General
;
Manager
tives to China to study the present condi- account of state affairs pressing upon me, for Japan and China of ihe Canad'an Paci-
tions of goods traffic in more accurate de- I cannot attend the grand ceremony myself, fic Ocean Service, also delivered a congra-
tut I feel just as if I am already at the tulatory address and said in part:
tails. It is our sincere desire that gentle-
ceremony in person, for I am already com- The masterly revie-w which we have just
men now visiting this country from China
will avail themselves of this opportunity
munica'ted spiritually with the idea of this heard from Baron Goto is only what we
valuable and glorious enterprise. would expect from one who has had such a
to investigate the state of affairs regarding
Now the railway through traffic between wide experience and who has so success-
goods traffic in Japan.
European countries has long been in prac- fully promotc-d the development nf railwavs
Now, as far as the steamship companies
tice, and has proved a great benefit to all in this country as well as in South Man-
'are concerned, there are to-day arrange- the nations concerned, but here in Eastern churia. All present will, I am sure, most
ments only for issuing special tickets for Asia', it is only a few years ago tha't through cordially appre^ate his broad view for the
trtain particular routes in connection with traffic was established between China and future development: of international rela-
the present through traffic, but we hope Japan. China and Japan stand face to tions, for he has lifted this subject into a
 1 : .

April 14, 191 7 THE japan WEEKLY MAM. 239

iigh piano of statesmanship ami given us make ihis gathering result in cementing lations between China and Japan regard;
a glimpse of what wv way liope fgi at no the. already exist iug friendship ambUfl |he uig th through communication^ we can-
( ,

Idistan', dale, when under (he auspices of his interested parlies. not but neo-m/.e, much to our regret, not
Ijfyparvnicnt, travel ami trade, which go Indeed there liavo a few thing- to be desired.
been many plana la recent
hand in hand, shall bi"S expanded, flf vvi made in various (piasters to beguile the 'years, economic nl; [n
n general be-
trust, far beyond (he r present limits.
tedium of tho delegates DOW, on a visit to tween China and Japan aucj also rulalons
Tn questions, of this k ml- (he facts of
Tokyo. Bu| we have refrained from keep ia educational punt, have developed into
geography mils he recognized, as a most
tug our guests too busy wilh partaking of ever elo.s ci ones, but with icgard to the
important factor, in this respect »fapan is enterprise of railway and other transport
particularly fortunate in her central, posi- entertainments, so a 8 to allow enough time
.ation facliticti in China, both Ine coun-
tion, villi her wvll lighted coasts, deep for their primary object of investigation
tries haw net vet com, into a closer con-
water harbouis. and ample facilities for into the various phases of Japan's national tact in point
of (inane a a well a in engi-
docking and repa'r'hg vessels, all of which Hctiviti.es, and fpr their interviews with neering work. To sii) more plainly,
are of tyrst importance in attracting com- our leading people, in and out of the capitals for railway
constructions, as you
merce to these shores. .Japanese (.Jovernment, with whom thoy know very well, have been mostly def
ray-
A wider object in view than to promote are directly and indirectly assoeiated. ed by European or Anierusan financiers,
travelling for pleasure is as has been out- W ith this idea in view, we have arranged and consequently the engineering as wi 11
lined, the development of through traffic so as to make the number of banquet*) as as management of the railway-- have in
in the interchange of merchandize. This is
few as possible, and we are a 1'ttlo afraid most cases taken after thosi? in Europe,
not, 'the time or place to discuss the deta ls
:

lest you may think us somewhat lacking and America, and tl ere are only few in-
of this problem. T believe it can be solved stances where examples have been taken
in hospitalit y. But it is our sincere, hope
by the close co-operation of all the interest- from this country.
that you will kindly fall in with the ar-
ed carrers. so that all shall p irt.icipa.te on
rangements we have specially made and It goes without saying that the con-
equitable terms- and that well recognized
struction, maintenance, management, etc..
documents, through Bills of Lading, which we J
to be opportune for the
of the transportat on organs should con-
shall have the same high protection as a -'Present occasion. TJbus, I shall be de-
form to the special condnions of the coun-
Governmcnt Bond. These are important lighted if you w 11 make yourselves quite try. The condit ons in China are different
measures to I nk up the peace and pro- at home and exchange views without re- from those of Europe
and America. To
sperity of the Orient, to increase friendly serve. take the railway as an example, in Eu
intercourse between he East and the West,
I In conclusion, allow me to thank, and rope it is very easy to ra sa capitals and
they will r est on a firmer foundation 'than 'propose the health of, our guests of honour, while thp. interest is comparatively low, the
"scrap? of paper," and we shall hope for His Excellency Mr. Wang, the Vice-Min- labour is very dear, but in China the con- 1

their consummation with the early return ster of Communications, and the delegates, trary is the case, that s, it is very d fficult
j
j

e
ff?° \x. u , His Excellency .Mr. Chang, the Chinese to get capitals and naturally we must pay
toai s were proposed Ur--,
I

After the speeches, t ... pT •'

, a very high interest, but (he labour is very
1

*
to mElilr.
w,. „
Wang and1 T3
, n i
Baron Goto. Mr. tt
tvt„ Hsui,.
ALimster, representatives
r „ .„
J .
of Japanese ana
,
i- 1 cheap. In many o'ther respects we see
1 •

forc ign trans-Pacific steamship lines, and

Shih-ying. the.Ministo r of Communications
of Chin:; sent a telegram to Baron Goto
ot gentlemen
j

yesterday congraulat ng him upon the suc- evening brilliant and joyous.
'
^
who^e presence makes this
such a difference between Europ" or Ame-
rica and China, so I believe more can be
learnt from Japan rather than from Eu- -

cess of the conference and the celebration Mr. Wang, Who rose to reply spoke as
rope and America -in thp establishment of
In the evening the Chinese guests were follows a new railway and th n management there-
entertained af the Imperial Hotel to din- Your Excellency Baron Goto, of. Th s of course holds good wi'h other ;

ner at which covers were laid for a large We are most del ghted to have the transportation organs such a<? post,, tele-
number of guests. honour of being present at this magni- graph, merehantile marine and
After the national also with
ficent dinner partv on th p day of Celebra-
toasts had been honoured. Baron Goto postal savings.
tion Commemor it ng the China-Japan
rose and the following well-chosen words
Through Traffic. The total length of our railways has
welcomed the guests Our Ministry of Communications was now reached 4,000 m'les. and it will be
Your Excellencies and Gentlemen, almost 10,000 miles- when the lines under
very grateful for the cordial invitation of
My objeet in inviting you to this even- the Imper'al Government Bailways of construction or in contemplation are in-
ing's gathering is, on the one hand, to re- Japan, and no hing gave us more pleasure cluded. Up to th s date it has been the :

lieve the fatigue incident to the prolonged than to accept it. We, therefore, at once period of imitait'on in both the construc-
tion and management of trarrporta'ion
journey of His Excellency Mr. Wan selected some delegates out of the leading
organs, hut I think from tlrs d^te onward,
Vice-Minister of Communications, and offic'als in vafous departments of the
we must construct, maintain, and manage
the several high officials of the Ministry of Ministry of CommumcRtions and they
are
\

Communications of the Chinese Republic, here. We are expected by our Govern

of this opportunity
who are here in this city to attend the Cele- merit to tak e advantage
and to study the rec nt development and
bration Commemorating the Japan-China
progress of this country, besides attending
Railway Through Traffic, and, on the other, the Ceremony of Celebration to which we
to spend an enjoyable evening with all of were invited. Naturally the company of
you gentlemen directly or indirectly in- our delegates comnnsrs representatives of
terested in the aforesaid Through Traffic. various branches of Government service,
I consider it an especial honour that, in such as railway, post and telegraph, savings,
Espocial- Ciiiicnra Soap
spite of the very busy season, both public and merchantile marine affairs.
to cleanse and purify,
„nd private, my invitation has met with ly with regard to ra'lwav, we include in
I

our company the representatives of the Cnticura Ointment

the gracious acceptance of His Excellency
the Chinese Minister and so many other
D vismns of our main fines and of the rail
; to soothe and heal
dandruff and itching.
? most
distinguished gentlemen, both foreign and wav
l nes which ar closely
; connect-
Nothing better
ed with your railways,
Japanese. at any
Our party were very pleased fo be ac-
As regards the history of the Japan- price.
corded with the warmest reception bv the
China. Railway Through Traffic and its
government as well a« bv the people all the Samples
future hopes, I took advantage of the Cere-
wav ur> here from PeMpsr. W« made most Free by Post
mony of Celebration to dwell upon the delightful tr'ps to "Ha-'m-n and through Address F. New-
bury & Sons, 27,
subject in some detail and therefore shall Chosen ^nd arraiu iri .Tanau -pro-per- and Charterhouse Sq.,
London, E.C. Sold
avoid repeating it here this evening. But .have seen a great de*d already which were everywhere.
wreat inte^c ir, n?.
1

as the interested parties, though very close- 1 of n

ly related to each other in their business of t «t>9u which has
The am'tv
have seldom been favoured, much to long been advocated in ho+h fhe countries
my
a onvo^p+e form out of
regret, with opportunities to meet together: should now take
on account of the distance lying &nH» ^
us, I w^sh that all here present would avail *™.}*
and 1ett r*. Tw f><J T believe, the
nV real Zat! ° n ° f *™* ^ '

th° ideal.
themselves of this opportunity, so as to
When we look hack upon the mutual re-
 240 SHastttftSi* •THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 14, 1917

our railways so that they may conform to China, because Japan will be able to obtain
tries must try to solve them with sincere
the conditions of our country. The main a supply of cheap raw materials and to ex-
kindness and friendship, that nothing may
object of our present vis it to this country tend the markets of her manufactures
is to collect data to be utilized
be left to rankle on either side. I desire
in this Therefore, the development
of Chinese the Chinese delegates especially to concur
direction. Fortunately we have already
railways is advantageous to both China and
gained not a little in Dairen and Chosen with me upon this point.
Japan.
and it is our earnest desire that we shall His Excellency Mr. T. H. Chang expressed
obtain more by study ng various works
The close relations between China and
Japan are traceable not only to their in-
himself as follows:
direeily or indirectly connected with rail-
habitants' being of the same race and using Tour Excellencies and Gentlemen,
way, post, telegraph, merchantile marine'
and so forth, under your kind guidance. the same written characters but also to the I consider it a great honour and feel very
Among the delegates from China there fact that Japan in the past owed a great grateful to have Ken privileged to be pre-
are many men who were educated in Japan, deal to China in the development of her sent at this magnificent dinner party given
myself being one of them. As they studi- (literature, religion, fine arts and so forth, by Baron Goto, President of the Imperial
ed in this country for from four to e ''ght Even now the two countries keep Government Railways, and to have been
i
up rela-
yea;?, 'they feel as though they came back tions given an opportunity to speak a few words
in which one supplies the other's
!
I

to their second home and many pleasant re- before Your Excellences and gentlemen on
want wilh what it itself has in abundance.
coileet'ons are arising in their mind one this memorable occasion. With regard to
;But two adjacent countries are easily led
after another. Therefore, although we are the China- Japan Through Traffic, detailed
into a disparity of opinions on account of
so busy to study the recent development statements were made by the representatives
and progress of your country, than even an their being too intimate.
j
It is most re- of both the countries at the Ceremony of this
hour is most precious we
personally
to us, grettable that China and Japanshould morning, and I think it need no superfluous
Wish verv much to enquire after the health have shared this fate, having often ex- words from me„ but I think I may be allowed
of our old teachers, to visit our alma mater, perienced misunderstandings and the colli- to express my sentiments on this occasion. I
to gee our school mates and have talks sion of feelings in the past, but in recent take a spec al in* crest in the China- Japan
wiuh them recollect ng cheerful days of our years, the well-educated people in both Through Traffic Conference, because each
school life.
countries have come to understand well conference has never failed to contribute its
Moreover we have been given an op- their common
interests and we hear on all share toward the improvement of through
portunity to see in n-rson many distin- sides
the demand for the amity of Japan traffic facilit es between the two coun-
guished persons in and out of the Govern-
and China. This phenomenon is, needless tries. The railways in our country
ment including Count Terauchi and other
to say, a matter of congratulation making cannot be said to have reached a
cabinet members, and to listen to their use-
ful discourse?. Th s is really the greatest for the peace of the Orient as well as pro-
; perfection in through traffic arrangements,
honour that we have ever been conferred moting the welfare of our two countries. but as main points regard ng '!he enforce-
Upon. Of course it would be valueless, if the ment of through traffic between China
When we think of this and that, we feel amity of Japan and China were to be ex- and Japan, have already been agreed upon,
all sorts of sentiments arising at a time pressed only in words or letters and not I can say with confidence that the through
in our heart, which d sable me to say even put into practice.
:
traffic between the two countries as well as
If both the nations
one tenth of what I think and feel. I can sincerely desire the promotion and main- the domestic traffic in our country will
bnlv express our most grateful thanks to tenance of friendly achieve gradual development, although some
relations between them-
yon all from the bottom of heart. my unexpected minute questions may possibly
selves, they must translate their words
Count Terauchi was the next speaker: arise on account of the present condition of
into actions, engraving deeply on their
Your Excellencies and Gentlemen, our railways. This state of affairs is really
minds the sincere wish to be kind and a matter of hearty congratulation for both
The present celebration commemorating
friendly to each other. As past experience the countries. Such a rapid development of
the Japan-China Through Traffic has been
has taught us, when our mutual relations the through traffic between us. I believe^ is
honoured with the presence of many dis-
become closer in future, it may be inevit- due to mutual advantages that can be gain-
tinguished personages from various quar-
able that many disputes should arise be- ed out of it. It is my belief that the amity
ters, and our thanks are especially due to
But when such questions do of our two nat ons can only be realized
tween us. :

our guests from the Republic of China for

crop up, intelligent observers in both coun- upon the basis of mutual advantages.
coming so far in response to our invita-
tion. With regard to the through traffic
arrangements. Baron Goto, President of
the Imperial Government Railways, dwelt
upon them in full detail at the ceremony
of celebration, and nothing is left for me
to add. But, as I am not only connected
with railways in public life, but also have
been closely related to them in private
life as the president of the Rail- m £
way Society for years past, I should like
With Lea & Perrins' sauce, a few
A W
to say just a few words about the rela-
tions between Chinese and Japanese rail-
drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or
ways on this auspicious occasion. cheese, &c, are all that is required to
From personal observation, I am con- impart the most delicious piquancy and
vinced the future development of
that flavour.
China largely depends upon the services
to be rendered by the railways. It need The QUALITY and concentration of its in-
scarcely be pointed out that China, our gredients make a little of this sauce go a long way.
neighbouring country, has the enormous
population of 400 millions and is endowed
with inexhaustible sources of wealth. Now
the efficient utilization of such huge supply
of labour and the development of such
abundant natural resources can only be
realized by the extension of railway lines,
anl with this opinion of mine, I believe,
all here present will agree. When China
The Original and Genuine
becomes rich by solving several questions,
WORCESTERSHIRE.
either political or economic, through the
service of railways, it will be a benefit not
only to China, but also to Japan, which
stands in close economic relations with
 W&t Japan Maxh
Weekly Edition
-iwt
RK.h AT THR G.P.O
No. 16]
i RKKi)
AS A NRWSPAPBR. TOKYO. APRIL 21, 1917. Vol. J.XV.

The Foreign Office received on the 14oh

The Japan Weekly Mail
WEEKLY EDITION &CEWS & NOTES from Moscow a report that the Russian GoY-
ernnient conferred on its Finance Minister
EVERY SAIURDAY MORNING.
The Foreign announced on Tuesday the right to issue internal bonds at 5 per cent,
Office
that foreigners desiring to enter Mexico interest for a term
of- 55 years under the
THE JAPAN MAIL need to hav<> passports issued by the Mex -
designation of "1917 Free Bond." The
AND can Legations or Consulates.
bonds were placed on the market on April
THE JAPAN TIMES
TOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS The Japanese postal authorities can now 6 and lists will be closed by May 31. The
accept wireless message to Hawaii- San amount of the issue is not made public and
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 Francisco, etc.. via the Funabashi Wireless is left for the Finance Minister 10 decide.
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 Station, owing to (he reopening of the
Kahuku Win less Station in Hawaii by
\ SUBSCRIPTION RATES sanction of the American Navy authorities. The Department of Communications an-
Single copies Sen 15 each nounces that the gross receipts through the
Association, will hold its postal, telegraphic audi telephone
(back numbers)..Sen 25 each enter-
„ The Mountain
One month Sen .50
tenth meeting the Sankaido* Akasaka. on prises during the fiscal year for 1916 just
iat
Three months Yen 1.50 An exhibition of literature ended amounted to 73,904,563 yen, show-'
April 22nd.
Six months Yen 3.00
about mountains, specimens of mountain ing an increase of 12,313,130 yen over
One year Yen 6.00
plants and other interesting articles will be the estimated figure.. The receipts are
opened from 9 o'clock in the morning. In itemized as follows:
CONTENTS the evening, Dr. H. Takeda will deliver Postage stamps, 37,154,655 yen; postal
a lecture on the mountain plants of Japan. revenue, 12,182,551 yen; telegraph,
News and Notes 242
7,075,077 yen; telephone, 17,492.28(1
Tokyo Foreign O: ee Hauled^Over
Athletic champions from China to the yen.
Coals .... J$a Far Eastern Olympic Games, states a
Sino-American Pact is -Now
gested & 242 Shanghai dispatch to th "Jiji," will leave
ft Friction has recently occurred in Osaka
Shanghai on April 26 by the N.Y.K Ka- over the question of appropriating a sum
Reform &fet On EjfcS? In
2 AS suga Maru, arriving in
Tokyo on May 1. of 43,000 yen as suggested by the city au-
Germany celebrating the
iC*'**
Help For Homeless Brians Under It is reported that contests of various thorities as expenses for
completion the railway Certain
Hun & 243 colleges and schools will be held on
day in Shanghai, Wuchang and
Satur-
Tientsin
of electric
lawyers of Osaka city raised a strong objec-
.

German Intrigues 244 tion to the measure. The city council met
Trouble In Russia- Foretold By with a view to nominating Chinese repre-
and adopted a decision to appropriate the
Writer 244 sentatives to the Olympiad. above-mentioned sum out of the city treas-
The European War 245 ury to defray the cost f a banquet to which
'Austrian hopes for Peace 24S A bribery case has been recently unearthed were to be invited prominent citizens and

German Bestiality Surpasses All in Formosa. The case involves! many Gov- officials of Osaka, besides arranging enter-
The
Records 248 ernment building contractors who are alleged tainments for the citizens in general.
enormous profits from the lawyers claim such a step forms an unlaw-
Pres. Wilson Issues Stirring Appeal to have pocketed
on the public coffers. No settle-
To AU 249 works for the Government-General of For- ful drain
r Government. ment appears in sight.
Join Hands Across the Pacific mosa by bribing officials of the
of the contracting
Ocean 249 Representatives mixed up
firms of Sawai-gumi, Kajima-gumi, Taka- It has been discovered that cherry trees
New Russia Will Have Hare! Task ishi-gumi, Okura-gumi, and Morijima-gumi at
250 Yoshino-yama, the most celebrated
In Future
have been arrested, and astonishing deve- cherry flower resort in Japan, have been
•
;
Chinese Ministers Charged With lopments are expected. attacked white ants.by This has given
Bribery 251
no small surprise to the care-takers of the
Outlaws of Humanity Detain Yen
252! An alteration will be made in the. time resort and on the 9th Dr. Nawa, pro-
Hui-Cheng
table of the ferry service between Mojj
and minent entomologist, and several members
Russia Is Unlikely To Conclude
253 Shimonoseki on and after May 1, an- of the Nawa Institute for Entomological
Peace Now • •

nounces the Imperial Government Rail- Research visited Yoshino-yama and in-
Russia During and After the
ways. According t the proposed change, stituted investigations as to the damage
Titanic Struggle 253 leave
254 the first ferry from Shimonoseki will wrought by the white ants. vigorousA
Voices of the Japanese Press .... arriving at Mpji at 6.10 a.m.,
Before
at 5.55 a.m., crusade against invaders has been launched
Interesting Patent Suit
while the first boat from Moji will start and is reported to be still in progress. I*
Courts 255 Shimonoseki at 8.20
at 8.05 a.m. reaching
is regrettable to learn that a number
of
Imperial Garden Party At Shinjuku 256 a.m. There will be four ferry services a already fallen
ancient cherry trees have
Mr. Art: Smith To Fly Here At day from Shimonoseki and Moji and vice-
256 victims.
End' of Month versa.
 242 gH&SWttSi? THE JAPAN WEEKLY MA'l ^pril 14, 1917

TOKYO FOREIGN OFFICE HAULED is still prevailing even to-day. The maga- SIN0-AMER1CAN PACT IS NOW
OVER COALS zine sincerely hopes that th e Foregn Office,
SUGGESTED
will consider the benefit and interest
of the
The "Jitsugyo no Nihon" in its editorial
Japanese public instead of trying to favour
j T he
, <rp
Pekm S
,
• JTT.
Daily News," in its edi-
Z
columns, criticises the policy of the Foreign
other countries. i
T
Office in hindering the development of the Th coming peace conference is important t ° rial c° lumil s of April 12 dealing with
ft !

Japanese in the Orient and South Sea to the future development of Japanese trade, cm rent diplomatic quest on of China
'

and judging from past examples,^ it is under tn e caption "A Si no-American

Islands. The article says that the Foreign
difficult to hope for a favourable decision Alliance 'Proposal," recommends
Office has not given any encouragement to the the con-
at the peace Conference for the progress f elusion of an alliance between
development of the Japanese in the Orient China, and
Japanese trade. A trade war after th e con- America as a step likely
and South Seas, and it has in the past pre- ;

to bring about re-

elusion of the present fighting is inevitable, sults
vented the possible progress of Japanese trade profitable to both parties. The paper
and in the Orient, Japan will b e the nation has
and industries in these quarters. it that the trend of the affairs of
which has to meet the competition of all the
After the conclusion of the European world has assumed such an aspect as does
Euiopean and American nations. The not allow
war. reads the article, Japan should endea- the United States to stick to its
Foreign Office, should carefully study the
vour t niakf. a world-wide development, trade
conditions in the Orient and South principle of isolation any longer and she
and while the trade with Europe and Ame-
Sea'', and take necessary steps to protect the finds herself in a position which makes ii
rica is to be encouraged, the magazine be-
Japanese interest and encourage the future necessary to join hands and sail in the
lieves that the future field of activity for the
expansion, and further prevent any step n same boat with one or other of the world's
Japanese will be in the Orient and South
the part of other Governments to restrict powers. For the United States, opines
Sea islands. At present, Japan is exporting
the development f Japanese trade. the paper, it is most advisable and timely
Japanese products to Europe and America to The supply f the raw material i s the to enter into an alliance
the extent of 330,000,000 yen, and the im- most with China, which
important problem in the industrial is
ports from Europe and America amount to development, a republican nation like the United
and if foreign nations stop the
180,000,000 yen. So large a trade should be export of such States herself, and therefore her meet ally.
raw materials as cotton, wool By
encouraged and improved, but the European and other combining with China, it asserts, the
commodity the Japanese in- United
and American countries are all superior to dustries will have to States will derive very good results,
face bankruptcy.
Japan as industrial nations, and in equip- For the protection of their own industries, and secure no less profit than it gives to
ment and organizations for industrial ac- the other nat ons may impose a heavy tax China. In the concluding part of the article
:

tivity, they are far more advanced than, upon the export to Japan, or even stop the the paper quotes the articles of the "New
Japan. What Japan imports from these export. The Paris Economic Conference of York Herald" and other American papers
countries are the finished products, and the Aires, declared that the supply of raw advocating the conclusion of an Americo-
Japan exports only the raw material or half materials will be only given to the allied Chinese alliance and calls atteution to the
finished articles. powers, but when the'r own industries are recent conference of the minis' erial com-
There is no doubt that the present to be protected and developed, it is possible mittee on international affairs in Peking.
amount of trade with Europ e and America that some country may tax heavilv the ex- A Peking dispatch dated April 12 to the
will no decrease even after the conclusion port of such materials. If the P^orcign Of- "'Tokyo Aisahr' stages that according to the
1

of the present war, and there is a good pos- fice fails to take proper steps to protect the! Chinese press reports Dr. Reinsch, the Ame-
sibility f increasing the amount by the Japanese interest, the Japanese industries rican Minister to Pek ng. recently submit-
development of the Japanese industries and may suffer extremely in the coming trade ted a detailed report on' the proceedings of
expansion of the trade. However the pro- wa\ the American Congress on its decision on
gress^ this direction will be far more dif- It is necessary for Japan to send her .uir- the measures towards Germany and at the
ficult than the development of trade with plus populat'on to n ther nations where there same time questioned as to China's final
oriental countries and the South Sea Islands. are opportunities for their progress, and the deci-ion n n the question vis- a-vis Germany.
The people of the orient and south seas education st? of the country are teaching the It is also stated that the Ameiican Minister
;

are more backward than Japanese, and young men to plan the'r activity in foreign e'ffUed on Premier Tuan Chi-jir. and ad-
they have not yet developed a s an indus- lands. But the Foreign Office is opposing v d him to follow the example of the
trial people, and Japan occupies a favour- such a plan, and it has prevented the travel Utiived States in dealing with Germany.
able geographical position to become the of the Japanese n the Orient and South ;
Another Peking d spa ch. under the same ;

supplier to these countries- "With the de- Seas. The reason for this prevention is re- date, reports that President Li Yuan-hung
crease of the entry of the European products ported to be the fear of the Foreign Office invi'ted Dr. Reinsch, the American Mini-
recently, the export of Japanese articles to that such Japanese may fail in foreign lands ster, to a lunch on the 11th and had an
these parts has greatly increased, but when and become the object of ridicule of other informal conversation on or rent politics.
peace is concluded, the European and Ame- people. That evening the President invited to dinner
rican nations will try to regain the lost Recently a Japanese who had resided in several prominent leaders of the political
trade with the peopl e if the Orient and the Dutch East Indies for over ten years, part es n the Chinese Parliament and in-
!

the South Seas. Japan should be, conse- found himself in difficulty with the Dutch formally exchanged views on political and
I

quently, prepared to meet such competition, author'ties over a certain misunderstanding, diplomatic question? of the moment.
I
It is
and develop a better trade relation Wi;th and he requested the Japanese Consul to learned that on this occasion President L'-
these paits of the world. come and solve the problem. But the Jap- insisted on the adv sability of taking most
!
;

Not onlv the Or'ent and South Sea is- anese Consul refused to do anything with prudent att tud P Tesrardme the question of
!

lands offer a profitable market for Japan- such a personal affa r, and finally the Jap- China's partie pation in the war and point-
;
;

ese products, but the territories are suitable anese crossed the sea and went to see the ed out the inadvisabil'tv of China's follow-
as homes for the surplus population of Consul in person, and earnestly requested ing the example of the United States vis-
1

Japan to develop the undeveloped resources his v sit. Finally a clerk of the Consulate a-vis Germany.
:

of these lands. Th P economical develop- was sent, but the Consul demanded the pay- The Pek'ncr Government ha« decided to
ment of Japan in future depends upon the ment of the travelling expenses of the clerk,
expans'on of the Japanese trade in the which the Japanese refused to pay. But anese in the rubber plantations in the Malay
Orient and th e South Seas. after a discussion- the Japanese paid the Peninsula. Tho magazine reg-ets the at-
For this development the magazine, sin- cable tolls for the transmission of messages titude of the Malay States Government, con-
cerely hopes that the Foreign Office will to the Fore'gn Office on the matter. Upon sidering the fact that the British and Jap-
open the road for expansion by Japanese, the arrival of the clerk at the scene, the anesp Government have been so friendly.
and give, the Japanese traders and settlers, question was easily and sat sfactorily solv- It is du e to the inactivity of the Foreign
;

the best poss'ble assistance. But the maga- ed. This proves, says the magazine, that Office, that the Japanese subjects have to
zine is sceptical about such assistance from the Fore gn Office, is alwavs wishing not to suffer ffom these disadvantages
;

tiio Fceign Office. The Department f do anything, and fhn Consulate established After the conehv-'i- v. of th* war, all indus-
Foreign Affairs, is nicknamed the branch for the protection of the Japanese and de- trial and commercial problems will become
4
office of the Foreign Office of the British velopment of the Japanese trade- refuses to interna ional in nature and scope, and while
Government, and is alwavs watching the do anything to protect the Japanese, which impossibilities are not demanded of the For-
ffivnnr^ of the foreign government. M
the ic .actually its duty. eign Office, the magazine hopes that *t h ast
Recently th? government of the Federated the Fnre- CT Office, will try to remove the
:
heginn nor rf "stahlishment of the For-
eign Office, if imitated the European gov- Malav State? nrevented the leasing of land obstacles in the development of the Japan-
ftrnm nt. an^ tried in everv wav to win the Ipvo-e-p than fifty acres, and it will greatly ese trade and commerce, and not prevent
favour of other governments, and thd habit lii-^r +1-11 futvrm develonrnent- cf the Jap- the natural progress of the public.
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April 21, 1917J THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL \am^!s.*\

•v.
243

convene a conicrenco of the military gov-
ernors of provinces with a view to sub-
all
mit t° them Uie pending military and dip-
lomatic questions and settle its final deci-
sion .according to their views. Instructions
have been already issued to various pro-
vinces. The conference will lake place 011
the loth in Peking, and already the mili-
tary governor^ of Hupeh< Auhui, Kianghsi,
Shanshi, Mukden, .J£irin and llonau have
responded to Uie call of the Cemtral Gov-
ernment. Thie military governor of Kiang-
8u will not bo present at the conference,
but will send a representative. The mili-
ary governors of the distant provinces, who
find it impossible to come to the capittal in
due time, will be represented by the gover-
nors of other provinces. The conference
which has been called at the instance of
Mr. I Ssu-chung is understood to be main-
ly intended for finding measures for the
solution of the diplomatic difficulty of the
present moment, and the attention of the
public is drawn to the result of the com-
ing' conference, inasmuch as President Li
Yuan-hung ig reported to have stated on
PLANS FOR REFORM SET ON FOOT HtLP FOR HOMELESS BELGIANS UNDER HUN
IN GERMANY
In aid of th c households of the deported
Btlg an martyrs a lea-concert was held y< «*
In connection with the recent disquidt-
on tho 12th at the Imperial Hotel. It
Udle in tho internal political circles of Ger-
many the following telegram reached an was one „f the most successful social affair*
of the .year, bong attended by
authoritative quarter hero on tho 13th from the entire
diplomatic corps and many prominent Japan-
Stockholm, Sweden:
ese. It was held under tho patronage of
During the present session of Uie Re^h-
Marchioness Okuma, Counted Terauchh
stag and Prussian Djot the debate over lire
Vise oiintrss Molono, Countess Toda,
question of reforming the internal political Princess
Tokiigawa, Princess Mori, Couttr
system Germany was veiy prominent.
f
()
Ogasawara, Baroness Iwasaki. Baroness
teas
Of late ih P people of Germany have been
Mitsui, Baroness Furukawa and Countess
stimulated by the recent revolution in Rus-
della Faille.
sia and the address by President Wilson
m Congress in declaring war on Germany An interesting programme had been ar-
and the Socialist, and Liberal parties, join-
ranged by the committee. Mme Polain
opened the concert with Uie angiug of the
ed by th ft Central Party, have demanded
Albert and Elizabeth March, the march ng
that, the Goverment reform the political or-
song of the Belgian Army. Miss: Wootton
ganization of the nadion in spite of the war,
entertained die audience with a dance, aud
insisting upo n tihe adoption of a Parlia-
Mrs. P. Metz sang tw, pretty songs. Mr.
mentary government system. Under the
Gooch sang a coimc descriptive sons
pressure of these parties the Reichstag,
which made the big dining room echo with
despite the opposition ottered by the Con-
servative parties, decided 'to establish a laughter. He was followed by Mrs. Pamies
.

the occasion of the dinner given to the, lead-
ing parliamentarian representatives that the
question relating to China's participation
in the war would be submitted to the con-
ference of the military governors for final
settlement.
A Shanghai dispatch of the 12th says
that at yesterday's meeting of the Cabinet
Council Premier Tuan Chi-jui asked the
Ministers present to express their views
about the question of declaring war against
Germany. None of the Ministers present
advocated such a drastic step as declaring
Committee on Revision of the Constitution.
1
t Yokohama who danced three Spanish
On April 7 Emperor Wilhelm handed to dances. Mr. and Mrs. Metz del ghted the
Chancellor Bethmapn-Hollweg an Imperial audience with the exhibition of a ball room
order, the g-.gt of which was as follows: dance.
"In pursuance of my desire to promote The feature of the programme of the
the interest of the nation as a whole hi afternoon was the Duologue entitled "The
conceit with my people, I have decided to
Arm-chair Warrior" given by Miss Fleisher
carry out the political, financial, and social and M. Polain. The comedy in French
reformations of the country, so far as they tells an incident which takes place n tne
can be accomplished without hampering the drawing room of Mr. Durand at Paris. He
is impatiently waiting for his wife who has
prosecution of th e war or hindering the
The funda- taken to coming home later everyday. At
best of the nation's energy.
last, she arrives 'and he hears that she had
mental revision n f the Constitution must be
,

posit poned until after the termination of gone to look after some refugees and had
war on Germany, Mr. Hsu Shi-ying, the
the war. bu/t, 'the government authorities s entirely forgotten hj dinner. He is far
Communications Minister, strongly op- from pleased and shows that he is getting
will turn their afention to preparations for
posing the idea. Premier Tuan alone in- tired of that kind of existence. On the
that programme
sisted on the urgent necessity of declaring
"With regard to the Election Law of the other hand, his wife is somewhat
j
jealous- of
war against Germany. Under such cir- Lower House of the Prussian Diet, a de her lady friends whose husbands are in the
cumstances, it is observed that no final finite bill will be immediately drafted re- trenches. Mr. Durand, thanks to influential
decision will be arrived at until after the cognizing the rights of universal suffrage, friends has been declared unfit for military
conference of the military governors. The and direct and secret voting. The Upper duties. Suddenly th e telephone rings, and
committee on international politics, also House will also be so reformed as to re- a friend of Mr. Durand who is friendly with

held a conference the same day and dis- present, more thoroughly all classes and a, certain general, announces that Dr.
Durand may enlist. The latter, sick of be-
cussed the same subject. At the committee vocations in th P country
meeting, many members insisted In a message date March 31 at Amster- mg snubbed by his wife, decides to leave

^ ^\A
the on j

we ne WJ ^e * s now very sa<*

nextl a y-
advisability of declaring war on Germany dam read • 1 * °-

nd b bit er1 In her

in view of America's having taken up Stormy scenes occurred i n the Reichstag!
30th, Socialists, amid shouts of
rP.roud off her fhusband. f \
Q
She remembers K ^ that
,

arms and urged the necessity of taking on the

she is on duty at a station to look after
republic in
prompt action in doing so. But Premier "Treason!",
declaring that a
the wounded soldiers. She must go. Mr.
Germany is inevitable and demanding lar-
Tuan slated that as an opposition' was Durand is furious at seeing his last even r
ger powers for the Reichstag in matters of
voiced ; mong the trading community it) ing spoiled so untowardly. He wonderp
foreign policy.
was advisable to submit to the discussion who is responsible for all his trouble and
The Socialist, deputy, Dr. David, said misery. The Boches
,
of the military governors' conference to
that a separate peace with Russia was not
be held shortly. Thus the meeting ended so easy to consummate as the Chancellor The sketch was del'ghtful all through,
without arriving at any definite
and M. Polain and Miss Fleisher played
decision. imagined. He demanded the creation of a their parts exceedingly well.
constitutional democratic State.
After the sketch, the national anthems of
Herr Ledebour, another Socialist deputy, Japan,
JAPAN AND CHINA the United States and Belgium were
asked: "If th fi Kaiser advised the Tsar in sung. Count Georges della Faille de
1905 no longer to oppose the demands of
"The Japanese Government did not coerce Lever ghen, the Belgian Minister, in a few
Russian people, why doe s not the Chan-
China to diplomatically break off with Ger- the appropriate words, expressed his thanks fo r
cellor venture in a similar manner to ad-
sympathies shown for the people f his
many nor is it coercing China to join the
war on the side of the Allies." This state-
vise the Kaiser? W
e regard a republic
a
the
e'oufl*ry, and especially for the attendance
Germany
1

an inevitable development
ment was made by a high official of the For- (Uproar the tea-concert.
in the House). History u. match- at
eign Office Monday when asked to define the Tea was served during the progress of
ing with seven-league boots. The German Among those noticed at
exact position in which Japan is standing the programme.
people .are incredibly patient" (Shouts of Viscoun! Motono, Mar-
in relation to China's dilemma in her pre- "Treasom") the concert were
sent international affairs. chioness Nabeshima- Count and Countess
The President of the Reichstag caution- Count and Countess Mayeda,
"Wlhile it is true," continued the official, "The Ogasawara.
ed Her r Ledobour, who continued: dinlomatic corps of
"that the Japanese Government told the Reichstag must have a voice in 'the conclu- and the entire foreign
1

Chinese Government, when it was approached sion of alliances, freahes of pence and dec- Tokyo.
<
(>* rtfi r

tfor its opinion, that it would be better for larations of War. The Chancellor must be
following
China, in view of her actual position, to join dismissed when the Reicnstag demands his press in Austria and Hungary,
lead given by the Austrian Minister for
the war, the Japanese Government .has gone dismissal." it.he

no farther. Giving our views upon China's from the same source Foreign Affairs, clamours for peace, declar-
Again, a message
solicitation was the point of limitation we the following day snvs:
1
ing that Count Czernin's proposal offers ato
went to." Vienna states that the liononrablp settlement.
\ njeSFage from
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244 m^mmmnmpi THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 2i, 19 1

GERMAN INTRIGUES TROUBLE IN RUSSIA FORETOLD not been previously consulted and protest-
BY WRITER ed against the action on the ground that
The "Tokyo Asahi" publishes a state- it contravened the republican principles
ment from Rear-Admiral Eeishiro Mori- A correspondent of the "Nichinichi" in .they advocated. The result of this was
yama in connection with the article re Petrograd under date of March 28, sends that the Provisional Government entreated
German intrigues aiming; at the estrange- the following despatch to his paper Archduke Michaelovitch to abandon his
:

ment between Japan and America and Me Under the present state of affairs in Rus- pretensions to the Throne.
_

xico, written by Mr. David Lawrence,

.Washington correspondent
York "Evening Post," which was pub-
lished in the "Evening Post" of the 11th
and a gist of which was wired to the
''Asahi" by £h e .New York correspondent
of the Tokyo journal. Rear-Admiral Mori-
yama, who was formerly adjutant to the
Minister nf the Navy and th e naval attache
sia it seems as if there were three inde- The Provisional Government and the
pendent central Governments in Russia, Duma, on one side, and the labourers and
of the New namely the Duma, the Provisional Gov- the soldiers on the other, are completely
ernment established by the Duma, and the divided in their opinions, beyond the hope
Committee of the labourers and the mili- of reconciliation, as to whether the war
tary men, who were, in fact, prime movers should be continued or peace concluded.
of the revolution. The situation may be The soldiers being weary of the war and
said to be chaotic and menacing. the labourers imbued to excess with soci-
Though it may appear that the Provi- alistic ideas are mostly inclined in favour
_

to the Japanese Embassy in Washington
successively, was the captai n of the cruiser
Izumo when it was sent to Mexico in Jan-
sional Government has the controlling of concluding peace. Such being the case,
power by virtue of its having been acknow- peace propaganda is now be'ng freely and
ledged by such country as England, Aire- fp*eefully carried out in Russia as a re-
j

riea, France, Italy, etc., and is worthy of suit of the liberty of public speeches hav-
uary 1914 by the order of the government i

for the protection of Japanese residents in trust because the Cabinet holds the men ing been granted by the new Government.

Mexico. In the article of Mr. David Law- of the greatest talent and capacity the case The ultimate effect produced by this kind
rence, a summarised translation of which is not so. On the contrary, the executive of peace movement can not be easily fore-
wa^, published in the "Japan Times" of committee of the Duma is still existing told.
the 13 th as reported by the "Asahi" and exerting its influence more and more It is reported that all the Ministers of
correspondent, it was stated that when in political affairs. The last named execu- the Cabinet, except M. Kerensky, Minister
the cruiser Izumo went to Mexico some tive committee of the Duma has no wish of Justice, are powerfully supporting the
years ago the captain of the Japanese war- to dissolve itself but instead is very care- idea of continuing the present war till
ship visited the City of Mexico and during ful in maintaining its power by causing any final victory on the Allies s de. Under :

his stay there had an interview with Ge- vacant position in the committee to be these circumstances the most difficult pro-
neral Villa, who happened to be in the filled by an eligible member of the Duma. It blem before the nation of Russia at present
Mex can capital, and that later when Ge-
:

is thus making commissioners of its own

is the problem relating to the advisability
neral Villa met General Scott he told him appointment transact
administrative or inadvisabil.ty of continuing the war or
the
that the captain of the Izumo had remark-
affairs in the new Government. concluding a peace and it is safe to pre-
ed during an interview in the Mexican
It is plain therefore that there is a Gov- sume that the two factions above mention-
capital that the United States was a com-
ernment over another Government. But ed, with entirely opposite ideas, are liable
mon enemy of Japan and Mexico.
as the two institutions stand in the rela-
Referring to the above paragraph Rear: to clash at any moment.
Admiral Moriyama, talking to the editor tion, one to the other, of the one who ap-
of the "Asahi," said that it was scarcely points and the one appointed in regard to
necessary to point out that all this report the circumstances which brought about the REGULATIONS TO STOP TRADING WITH
was based on the mal cious machination of formation of the new Government there ENEMY
German agents or spies in America. The has not yet arisen any collision between
statement as published in the "Japan them. Last but not least, one must, take The regulation to prevent trading with
Times" of Fr'day morning gave the true into consideration yet another mighty the memy. was finally passed by ihe Privy
aspect of the affair said Rear- Admiral power in the labourers and military men. Council on Wednesday morning, and it
Moriyama, but still he thinks it
These labourers and miliiary men look will soon be made public by the cabinet
necessary to add a few words upon themselves all appearance as the Bcs ties all members of the Privy Couucil,
of explanation regarding the report chief originators and prosecutors Count Terauchi, the Premier, Viscount
of the
which was an absolute canard. Rear- late revolution. They have a committee Motouo, the Foreign Minister, Mr. Naka-
Admiral Moriyama, who was then captain and all the labourers and soldiers in Petro- !
-j,
10 -'
Minister of Agriculture snd Com-
of the cruiser Izumo. was ordered to pro- grad are indeed under the swav of this merce, Mr. Shoda, Minister f Finance. Mr.
ceed tn Mexico with the warship to pro- committee. Nakamura, Chief of Bureau of Commerce,
tect the lives a nd interests of the Japanese Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Oka r
They forced the Duma to stand at the
}

residents m Mexico m connection with the;-, n ^ ,. Chief of Bureau of Industry and Commerce,
TT „„ + head of the recent revolutionary
,
t ,
,
revolutionary risings m Mexico. He went
i t • .
t.
. ,,
J movement
wvc h
, . of Department of Agriculture and Commerce,
only for the purpose of inciting the revolu-
there n January 1914> when the revolu-
;
and other government officials were present.
tionary spirit more easily. As a matter
tionary disturbance was at its height. The H.I.M. the Emperor attended the meet nc
Constitutionalist forces under General of fact, the labourers and the soldiers took which was formally opened by Viscount
Carranza (present Pres'dent) and General the ch'ef part in carrying out the ideals Kiyoura, Vice-Chairman of the Council.
Villa with their headquarters the north- m of the recent revolution, so that though The regulation to prevent trading with
ern part of Mexico were engaged in severe poor in outward show and form, the real enemy has been thoroughly investigated anJ
fighting with the government army under executive power lodges in them. Their discussed by th e special committee of the
the; then Pres'dent Huerta who was in the committee is, therefore, needless to say, a Council for some time, and Viscount Ilo.
City of Mexico. powerful organization and is now declar- Chairman of the special committee, submit-
Under such circumstances it is as clear ing itself the corrector of the new Provi- ted the reports of the discussions which took
as daylight that it was absolutely impos- place at the previous meetings of the Com-
sional Government.
sible that Rear-Admiral Moriyama could mitter.
have had an interview with General Villa,
When M. Gutchikoff, Minister of War When the discussion on the subject was
who was then in the north as the leader
and Minister of the Navy, in the new Cabi- opened. Count Terauchi and Viscount Moto-'
of the Oonst tutaonalist force, at th e Mexi-
: net and M. Shurigen, a member of the no, and Mr. Nakashoji gav e full explana-
can capital. Rear-Admiral Moriyama has executive committee of the Duma obtained tion of the regulations. Finally the ori-
never ppen Villa and does not
General the decree from the Tsar Nicholas II. ginal o'li T> ,c e iin*uimcTlslv pa« ?ecL
i
<

know what sort of man he is. Rear-Admi- bequeathing his throne to fr's successor at The result of the meeting was reported to
Tav Moriyamf" thinks it a great hindrance the tim e of the revolution the labourers and the Cabinet which will soon obtain tin
to the cams* of Am erico- Japan 'friendship the soldiers became greatly offended' at official sanction of H.I.M. the Emperor and

that h P Amercan people should lend their their" independent action on wh'ch they had
f make the Regulations nuWic. Another
ears, p.c thpv "rma^enflv did. to such un- ftj»m discussed at the meeting of the Coun-
founded rPTXtrts in finite of their being too to such foolish fakes if German agent? cil was the question of the exchange of
prvsiWIii- fobp'sfl to deceVe any intelligent could find opportunity in Japan to launch licensed physicians between Japan and
'

ror.-nn. TVin Japanese nenple. cn.ys the ad- any intrigue ainrng at estranging the rela- Mex'co. The measure was sjso passed by
riM-nl would never be 1

led to lend rneir ear? tions between Japan and America. thj Council.
 '

m# EUROPEAN WAR
3
ON fH£ FtiEMOH Fill) NT KOKl SAI DIRECT HKRVIUH er 8 inFrance telegraphs: "Last night the

KOKUSAI-REUTER —
London. Apr. 12. it wa s officially an- British broke the derm;illl line on a front
nounccd to-day that the British have cap of four miles. The Germans are in retreat."
—
London, April 11. The decisiveness of
hired two positions north of Vimy Ridge KOK DBAI-BEUTHB
the British superiority in heavy artillery
and are now astride the River Souchez. London, Apr. 14.—The latest British suc-
has been strikingly illustrated at Vimy
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE cesses have sealed the doom of Lens, which
Ridge, where aerial photographs, taken
the troops under General Allenby are
piior to the hammering, revealed a system Paris, Apr. 12. —The French have cap proaching along ap-
both banks of the Souchez
of defenses, which might well-nigh have Hired several important P«si ions below St.
River, while General Home's forces in the
been deemed impregnable. There was. row Quentin. They huv e also ejected the Gei-
Loo s salient have gained a footing in the
after row of wire in each .line, which was mans from their trenches east of Sapigneul
trenches north-east of the town. These
many yards deep; a perfect honey-comb of and in the Champagne.
successes havo been won on a front of 40
trench-work and countless dominating ma- KO lv U SAI-RE UTER
miles from Hargicourt to south of L003 and
chine-gun positions. Yet, when the assault- London, Apr. 13.— Field-Marshal Sir
Lapazes.
ing pa ties went forward, they found in
1 Douglas Haig, in his communique of Thurs-
many places the trenches and wire alike TvOKTTSAI-RETTTKR
day, says: "We stormed the villages of
had been absolutely obliterated. A few Henincl and Wan court with the adjoining London, Apr. 14.— Field-Marshal Sir
charred sumps and an occasional rusty defenses and crossed the Cojeul River, oc-
Douglas Haig announces: "On Friday
tangle of barbed stuff alone marked the night, after a sharp fight we captured the
cupying a height on the east bank.- We have
spot where had once been formidable bar- village Fayet, one mile north-westward
of
made further progress to the north of Scarpe
riers. and to the eastward of Vimy Ridge. of St. Quentin. We have also captured im-
Bitter cold continues, with high winds portant positions at Ascension Farm and at
"In wet and stormy weather this morning, Grand Priel Farm, to the eastward of Le-
and frequent snow-squalls.
we captured two important positions to the verguier and also made progress to the north
KOKUSAI-EETJTER
north of Vimy Ridge and are now astride
Lon 1, —
April 11. Field-Marshal Sir
the Souchez River. We drove off two night
of the Bapaume-Cambrai road in the direc-
Doug:- Haig telegraphs: "The s'tuation tion of Queant. The British troops have
attacks at the northern end of Vimy Ridge
developing favourably, in accordance seized Vimy Station and Lachaure and the
with the general plan. Early on Wednes- and made progress south of Scarpe River. enemy's positi ons between Gievenchy en-
day morning, we captured the village and
"The French attacked the German posi- Gobelle and Angrts and linked up with the
tions, south of the Oise and east of the line
freights ,>f Monchy-le-Preux. We are mak- positions gained in the battle of Loos."
Coucy-la-Ville and Quierce-Basse and push-
ing' satisfactory progress, elsewhere on the K(<KUS/\ r-KBtTTEB,
ed the enemy back as far as the southwestern
jattle-front."
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE edge of the upper forest of Coucy. Several
—
London, Apr. 14. Reuter's correspondent
at British Headquarters in France telegraph-
—
London, April 11. It is officially an- points d'appui were captured." ing on Saturday afternoon- sa d ther were
e
nounced that the British troops, in the KOKUSAI-RETJTER indications that the German retreat was ex-
direction of Arras, have pushed their line London, April 13. Field-Marshal Sir — tending to the region immediately south of
forward to Moncy-le-Preux anal made fur- Douglas Haig, in his Friday morning com- Loos, where fires and explosions were fre-
ther gains on Vimy Ridge. On Tuesday munique, says: "We attacked last night be- quent beyond the enemy lines. A confla-
evening, the total number of prisoners :was tween St. Quern in and Cambrai. After a gration was observed in Loos it s elf. The
11,000. Among them are 235 officers. In sharp fight, w e captured the enemy's posi- weather has improved.
addition, over 100 guns, including some tions on a wide front northward of Hargi- KOKUSAI-REUTER
8-inchers, 60 trench-mortars and 160 eouit to Metzencourt. We now hold Sart, London, April 14.— The British offen-
machine-guns have been taken. Farm, Gauche Wood. Gouzeaucourf village >

sive on the western front is being pushed

KOKUSAI-REUTER and Ouzeaucourt Wood. forward relentlessly, and extremely violent
—
London, Apr. 11. Field-Marshal Sir "With the necessity of bringing up our fighting rages along most of the front. On
shocking weather is April 13 the British advance covered
Douglas 'Haig, in his Tuesday evening- luavy guns, which the a front
delay ng, there is a lull in the battle of of nine miles and an average depth of
communique, says: "Operations energetic- a
Arras." mile. The British also gained cons derable ad- :

ally continue, despite the heavy snow-

storms. We have reached the outskirts "The Times" correspondent sums up vantage in the neighbourhood of the Vimy
the results of the first phase as storming Ridge.
of Moncy-le-Preux, 5 miles to the west
the Gei man's strongest positions on a front
of Arras, and cleared Farbus and Farbus The British have now fought their way
of twelve mileg and, turning the northern
Wood of the enemy. There has been hard to 3,000 yards of the ILndenburg Line and
end of thp Hindenburg line. The British h ave
tfighting, this afternoon, on the northern hold 5,000 yards of this lin besides piercingQ ™;r,o- penetrated beyond the old German line
P 5 .;
, _ nn i. , ...
end of Vimy Ridge, where we have takeu ..t at other po nts a? atl "r>
, L
Bullecourt.
1 1
1
1
,

to a depth of 8,000 yards the neighbour- m

.

hood of Arras.
more prisoners and gained further im- KOKUSAI-RETJTER
portant positions. We have advanced our Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig's eom-
London, April 13. The T mes ^01 ^Aprij nmniqiie, of yesterday evening stated that
:

line northward of Louverval. The enemy's

10. writing of the first day of the Battle of
the British had extended ther operations
counter-attacks at different points were un-
Arras, says: northward during the day. They pressed
successful. The number of prisoners since
"The measure of yesterday's success may the enemy back east and north of the Vimy
yesterday morning exceeds 11,000, includl-
ing 235 officers.
over 100luu guns, mc
We
including
^
»vc have also captured
^T^^t
number^
be gauged bv the fact that in his night Ridge and along their entire front from the
I

despatch of July 1, 1916, the first day" of north bank of "the River Scarpe to south
j

of the Somme> sir Don ,laS Haig of

^
"heavies" up to 8-inch calibre, 60 trench
, 0: Loos. The villages of Bailleul-Sire Ber-
reported that, 'up to date over 2,000 German thoult, Willerval, Vimy le Petit, Vimy, Giv-
mortars and 163 machine-guns." prisoners have passed through our collecting enchy-en-Gobelle and Angres were captured,
KOKUSAI-RETJTER
station' and on July 4 only stated that 'the and the British also gained a footing
—
London, April 12. Field-Marshal Sir total of prisoners now exceeds 5,000.' some trenches northeast of Lens, capturing
Douglas Haig, in his Wednesday com- "The distance from Henin-sur-Cojeul, many prisoners and guns in this area.
munique, says: "Snow, which has fallen southeast of Arras, to the southern outskirts South of the Arras Cambrai road the Brit-
all day long, has rendered observation im-! f Givenchy-en-Gobelle, south-west of Lens, ish captured the Wancourt Tower and ad-

possible and impeded operations. On nor th of Arras, is about 12 miles. Demi- vanced astride the Hindenburg Line to a
Wednesday morning, 'we beat off two coun- cour t is south of the Bapaume-Cambrai point seven miles southeast of Arras. They
J

ter-attacks near Monchy-le-Preux. Fur-| roa d, two mile s north of Havrincourt wood. a i 30 ma d e progress on the high ground east
f Laverguier and in the Havrincourt Wood,
miles
ther north, we penetrated the neighbour- Rontru, southeast of Leverguier. is five
1

hood of Dullescourt. Large enemy forces from the J

outskirts of St. Quentin in a north- m ji es southeast of Cambrai.
made and forced us back westerly direction."
a counter-attack, j
Since April 9 the British have captured
3,000 prisoners, including 285 officers 166
to our own lines, but our artillery, then, kokusai
I
direct service ;

guns, including eight 8-inch guns and 158

inflicted heavy losses on the enemy's at- New York. Apr. 14.—The Associated
trench mortars,
with British Headquart- field guns and howitzers 54
tacking troops." Press correspondent ;
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246 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 21", 19 1

and 250 machine-guns. In addition to these vaneed our line eastward of Heninel and day morning between So ssons and Rheims
many guns have been deinoLshed or buried. made progress northward of the Souchez
attacked the German lines On a front of
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE River. We have captured the enemy defenses
—
London, April 14. The French have cap- to the east of Lievm from liaiaumont Wood about 40 kilometres. A d.sperate battle
tured several lines of the German trenches to the east corner of Cites-St. Pierre. Our ensued along the whole fiont where the
north of St. Quentin, states the Paris official troops are pushing on towards Lens. Heavy enemy had collected h s largest forces and
report. rain has fallen since early morning." numerous guns. Everywhere the French
The British communique to-day states KOKUSAI-REUTEK overcame the vigoious defense. They car-
that the British have captured the German
positions on a front of nine miles, running
London, April 15. Field-Marshal Sir — ried the first German positions between Sois-
north from Hargicourt to Metz-en-Couture,
Douglas Haig reports: "On Saturday sons and Craonne and east of Gjonne they
southeast of Cambrai.
morning, e captured Le.vin, south-east- I w captured the second enemy lines south of
;

ward of and adjoining Lens. We took con-

KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE !

Javincourt, and further .-south carried the

London, Apr. 14. As the details of the —iderable quantities of war material. In j

the afternoon, we seized Cite-St. Pierre,

line as far a s the western out.-ki:-ts of Ber-
mcricoun and as far as th A -n e Canal,
j

Arras battle are unfolded, two significant !

north-eastward of Lens. We pressed on
facts emerge. Firstly the supreme spirit upon the front on lh e Scarpe River and to between Oivre and Courcy. The prisoners
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and behaviour of the men, secondly the
superb generalship of the leaders. First
the infantry talk with the utmost admira-
tion of the artillery the gunners speak
so far counted exceed 10,000.
;
the south of Loos a nd reached points two
or thiee miles to the east of Vimy Ridge, KOKUS A t-RE CtTEB
the day. southward of th e Scarpe.
j
"There was heavy fighting
London, April 17. Field-Marshal Sir
We Douglas Haig in his Monday evening com-
throughout —
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almost adoringly of the airmen and these everywhere maintained ou r positions pre-
munique, says: "We have taken upwards
*

tell, in glowing terms, of the splendour viously captured and inflicted serious losses of 14,000 prisoners .and 194 guns since
of the infantry advance and the magni- 011 lh f enemy.
j

made progress on a
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the morning of April 9.

W -

There has been

ficent audacity' of the tanks. There no Wlde "wit north and sou* of the Bapaume heavy rain all this afternoon and nothing
is. |

complaint and no criticism among the fight- 10

C mbrai ro d Th ™ were fierce en- -

^
counters, f
resulting of especial interest to leport."
mg troops only universal admiration
• ,.
* in our favour, to the
^
, 1 • 1 1 •
i
and
satisfaction.
SQuth tw rd 'of Fayet to within a
,

^ KOKUS AI-RETTTER
few lnindred yards of st Q uentin
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We London, April 17. The French have .

—
There has been no baltle of this scale arriecl Gr court village at the point of
fought by the British army hitherto in the bayonet and took 400 prisoners." :
organised the positions won between Sois-
this war in which every unit triumphant-
sons and Rheims. A strong German coun-
ko rur At-wsimcs
ter-attack was broken, with heavy losses
ly obtained its immediate obiective. AH T
w 1
London, April 15.
,K
" , Z. 1
F eld-Marshal Sir to the enemy. —m . ^ ,

this speaks
1
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,
improvement on the part of all ranks of says
1*
of hard work and tireless sell- r»™,„i
1

. Uougl
put 1
TJo -~ a ~n
^ lia g. in his Sunday communique,
-

- Ai the resu]t of the fighting north- .

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KOKU8AJ-REUTKR
the army. westward of St. Quentin w L ga'ned ground
j
Paris, April 17. It is semi-officially
>
—
Monday's victory, indeed, is the result eastward and northward of Gli court and announced that the Germans had massed)
;
'

of perfected tactical methods as practised, also mnd P progress in the neighbourhood of at least twenty divisions and all available
by the French at Verdun and the British Havin court Wood and eastward of Lievin, batteries on the front from Soissons to
j

on the Ancre and Arras. Namely the me- approaching the outskirts of Lens. 1
The Rhe'ms. Our advance reached to a depth
thod of enabl ng the strongest field Germans. n an attack o n the Bapanme- of betAveen three and four kilometres at
; i

fortresses to be captured with iess to the Cambrai road, lost 300 prisoners and left certain points. Altogether the Allies have
1 500 ,1ead behind."
attackers than the defenders. It discredits' '
placed 100,000 Germans hors-de-combat in
the theory, once favoured, that Generalship KOKUSAI-REUTEE eight days.
nowadays is less important in war and that
there are no great British generals.
London, April 16. Reuter's correspond- —
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
ent at French Headquarters in a telegram
The tactical achievement of General Haig to-day announces: "The great French of- Paris, April 17. The French troops be- —
wan a general attack, on Monday, after seve-
and his able staff, seconded by a remark- fensive has begun."
eral days' artillery action between Soissons
able group of army commanders, is now
KOK OSAI-REUTEE and Rheims. Several German lines of tren-
thoroughly apprec ated' and confidence 13
universal that their deeper strategical con-
—
London, April 16. The French have con" ches were taken and over 10,000 German
An official communi-
tinued to make progress eastward and south- prisoners captured.
ceptions will be no less decisively vindi-
ward of the Oise on the Plateau between que describes the fighting as being of the
cated before long. It is now seen that
Barisis and Quincy-en-Basse. The artillery utmost violence.
it is the Germans who are beim? strategical-
duel was mQst y oleQt during the night aIong
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ly outplayed on the western front

the whole front including that of Soissons ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
KOKUSAT-REUTER and Rheims. After a violent artillery pre-
—
London, Apr. 15. The British troops have paration, the French detachments penetrated
[OFFICIAL TO THE KU.SSIAX EMBASSY]
entered Lens. the enemy lines at several points in Lor-
KOXTTS A T-RE TTTE8 raine and Alsace and reached the enemy's ; Petrograd, April 11. The Russian —
line at six po nts on the plain of troops have repulsed the Turks from their
London, Apr. 15. The correspondent of — second
positions near Nirvan, and ai'e continuing
Lloyd's ISTews at British Headquarters m
Alsace, inflicting serious losses.
Forty kilo-
France, in a message sent off to-day, says kokusaj-reuter
: I
their advance south-west.
"The British patrols have entered Lens, London, April 16. F eld-Marshal Sir
|
metres
sians
south-west
have captured
of
K
—
Khanikin
zil-Barat
the Rus-
and are
although at the time the enemy were, still Douglas Haig reports: "We have captured
|

in the machine-gun redoubts in some places. of now within 90 miles of Samara.

v iU ajSe f Villeret, south-eastward
The hosfle parties, however, were only the H argecourt and made progress to the north- [official to the Russian embassy]
rearguards, for the main bodv had aLeadv west of Lens. Th e booty captured by. us Pe rograd, April 12.— Dunng the night
retreated. at Lievin a nd along the Souchez River was of April 9. a strong party of the enemy on
KOKUSAI-EJ5 U TEE very great." the western front dislodged a detachment
London, Apr. 15. A despatch from Sir — KOKUSAI-REUTER of Russian Van-guaids, north of Rojistche,
Douglas Haig reads: "Early this (Sunday) London. Auril 16. A German official and succeeded in .entering the advanced —
morn ng, the enemy made strong attacks communique issued Monday evening read*: trenches. The Russ an art llerv fire, how-
:

on a six-mile front a B trnle the Bapaume- "There has been l'ttle fighting on the Arras ever s oon dispersed the hostile party. After
Cambrai road, under cover of a heavy bom- front. The great French attempt, with die destroying Hi- Russ an wire-entanglements
bardment on our new positions from Hermies far distant object of breaking through on at several places, near Tere^hkovec, the
to Nbreuel. The attack failed everywhere, the Aisne. has commenced after ten days' entmy reached the Russian advanced tren-
except at Lagnicourt where the enemy gained massed artillery fire. A bitter fight is pro- ches. They were soon driven out- but not
a foothold after heavy fighting. A counter- ceeding around our foremost positions, before they had bayonetted all the Rus-
wide, sian, wounded.
attack by our troops regained the village, the where a frontal attack, 40 kilometr;
•

artillery inflicting very heavy losses on the is being made. On the Caucasus front, ne^r Aniat. south
enemy's troops as they retired. K OKTTS AT-RF.FTER of Ushnue. the Russian forces are daily en-
"Wie took over 200 prisoners. We ad- London, April 16.—The French, on Mon- gaged in stubborn fighting with the Turk's.
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[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] KOKUSAI DIRECT BERVIOE MR. JOHN BUCHAN'S WEEKLY REVIEW
Petrograd, April 13. — Near Ozorki, iu —
Rome, Apr. 10. Tho Italian batteries OF WAR
bave bombarded the buildings near Mori,
Galicia, the enemy, after an. artillery pre-
in tho Lagarina Valley, mid our aeroplane!
I [H.B.M.'S DESPATCH riiKoUOil kokusai]
paration, attacked the Russian positions and dropped a ton of explosives on
eiicceeded in seizing them;
the hut- London, A| iil 14. All interest during
However, the ments and depots near Rifemberga and the last week bus
—
been concentrated on the
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Russians, by a counter-attack, repulsed tho Mcsari in the BJniiza-vaHey. The mar [western front, wheie the most important
feature was the successful British advance
1

enemy and re-established the front. chines reiuriu d in safely.

Near Bogorodjany the enemy performed A squadron of enemy seaplanes raided on the Lens-Arras front. Tho Lens-Arras
a gas-attack, which, however, caused no da- the Monfalcono area. One was hit by bui tie was accompanied by the capture of
I

over 11,0(K) pr solid including officer*,

mage to the Russians. During the gun- our artillery and fell in the vicinity of 100 guns. GO j ,

trench mortars and 103 ma-

fire which followed this attack confusion Cassegliano. Both tho aviators were kill-
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chine-guns. These operat ons, though su»-

was noticeable in the Austrian trenches. Part ed. |

eessl'ul must be regarded merely as the first

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of the Austrans moved 'to the rear, while Desultory artillery activity has taken htage of th
e great summer offens ve and
]

another detachment, with white flags, tried place on the whole front, and patrol en- therefore no great
advance is to be expected
I

to approach the Russian trenches, but com- counters in the Zaj&'riha valley and Mount in the immediate future.
'

ing under the Are of their own artillery Sief. East of Gorizia the artillery stop- The German retirement on the Somme,
I

this body took to flight. iped! an enemy attempt to recapture our advertised by the German press as a prooi
I

[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY J [advanced posts north of Boscomala before of Hindenburg's military genius, and a I

Petrograd, April IS. —

Western front. it had time lo develop.
Yesterday our artillery was hampered
manoeuvre calculated to enable the Gqw
I

mans to ehoo.se better teriain for giving

Twenty-Mlometies north of Brody a bridge I

weather along almost the whole battle, has, in fact, left the -nit ative with
over tlie Styr was blown up Iby -the Rus- by the bad J

sian scouts.In Galicia, small enemy detach- line. It the the British, who successfully gained all the
was, however, active in j

object ves md cated by L.iutenant-General

I

mints, carrying flags, tried to approach the lOiudicaries and Adige valleys, where our
Russ;an positions, but coming under the Allenby on February 20. April 8 was also
guns set fire to and damaged military
settled as the date for the attack, which
Russian fire, these parties escaped quickly works. Tn the Carso reconnoitering was postponed twenty-four hours owing to
into their trenches.
parties disturbed the enemy engaged on de- bad weather.
According to the statement of a deserts, fensive works.
Great aerial activity has been one of th«
who happened to be an Austrian officer, the
lost important featuies during the paet
German Chancellor Bvthmann-Hollweg has
week, and the British aviators have per-
despatched a certain number of German GENERAL SARRAIL PAYS TRIBUTE TO
socialists to Stockholm in order, to meet
formed the most valuable work despite
ITALIANS heavy gales and frequent snowstorms ren-
there representatives of the Russian social-
ists and to exchange with them views as
dering their tasks pait cularly difficult and
arduous.
to the conclusion "of a separate peace. It KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
seems that itrt accordance with this mea- Rome, April 14. Our troops operating —
During April 5 and 6 over 1,700 photo-
sure, the seizure of the place d'axines on in Macedonia have merited high recognition graphs, were take n of large tracts in rear
the Stokhod has not been as pompously of the enemy's lines. Seventeen successful
from General S'arrail for the bold spirit bombing raids were made. During the
proclaimed by the 'Germans as usual and
displayed during the attack against the aerial fighting fifteen machines crashed to
no manifestations have taken place on this
Hill 1050 on the 27th of Febru- *:arth and thirty one were driven down and
occasion. The German social democrats summit of
are, according to this statement, acting in ary and for the stubborn resistance when damaged. Considering the valuable result*
perfect solidarity with their Government, our position was kept under heavy bom- the British losses in machines were not great.
considering themselves above all as Ger- bardment with gas-shells during the last The success of the operat ons in the past
mans. days of March. week ig attributed to the improved training
One other Austrian deserter told that In fact the regimental commander of the troops, the expeiience gained in the
last summer on the Somme and the enor-
there 'was less peace talk in the Austrian Colonel Basso Raffaele and the battalion
army than before. All are hoping, that the commander Major Negri Ciovanni, leaders mous output of guns and munitions. The
r/resent frame of mind in Russia will cause of the above mentioned attack on the 27th Somme
bombardment last.d for eight days
her destruction. These statements prove, of February, and battalion commander and the bombardment in the recent opera-
tions only three days, when it reached the
that Germany will spare no effort and use
Major Petrini Bartolomso, who displayed -greatest intensity ever exper'enced.
all expedients in order to attain dissension
remarkable bravery in holding the posi- The Germans had reinforced Vimy Ridge
among her opponents.
tions on a hill 1050 during the enemy atr and considered it impregnable. They were
Rumanian front. After am artillery pre- tack with gas, were awarded the Croix de determined to resist its capture at all costs.
paration th e enemy attacked the Russ ian
Guerre Motu Proprio (of his own accord) The result of the reinforcement was the
positions near Botoku, but was repulsed by
by the Commander-inChief of L'Armee capture of the largest number of prisoners
artdlerv and rifle fire. ver taken in twenty-four hours on the
d' Orient. *
On the Black Sea, near the Bosphorur. a western front.
Turkish motor boat and two loaded schoon- Heavy fighting is to be expected n the
ers were annihilated by a Russian sub- CANADA'S FINE SHOWING immed ate future, tho success of the past :

marine. week being only the initial stage of opera-

ON THE ITALIAN FRONTS

;
Seattle, April 17. —The
number of total
tions

Canadians enlisted in the army since the

NAVAL LEADERS CONFER
;

!
outbreak of war has reached upwards of
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE i

407,300 up to the present,

London, April 9. —
The Italian com- j An Ottawa dispatch says that the Cana-
former
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
munique reads: "There has been desul- dian Government has cancelled the Washington, April 15.—Vice- Admiral
;

front notification designating wheat and wheat

tory artillery action all along the 1

, M. E. Browning C. B. and Rear-Admiral

bad weather has flour exported to the United States from representing respectively the
although the prevailing De Grasse,
greatly interfered! with operations. On Canada as contraband of war—"Asahi." French Navies, conferred with
British and
the afternoon of April 5, the enemy ex- Mr. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of U. S.
ALLIED SUBJECTS IN U.S. MAY JOIN UP
ploded a large mine in the vicinity of one Navy and Admiral William S. Benson
of our advanced positions on the second II.S.N., Chief of Naval Operations to-day.
eummit of Mount Colbricon. We, how- San Francisco. April 17.—The American They discussed the co-operation of the
ever, suffered no serious casualties or Government will permit the allies' govern- American Navy with the Navies of the
damage. On the Carso front, last nigV, ments to recruit among their subjects resid- Allies. It is understood that plans were
a small detachment of our troops surprised ing n America. Th e new measure will discussed for the American Navy to relieve
;

and occupied one of the enemy's advanced come as a blow to any allied subjects, who the Entente of patrol duty in north 'and
posts, north of Boseamole, capturing the may have crossed to the U.S. to avoid con-
." s.mth American waters.
entire garrison." - eription .— " Niebi n ch i i
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248 THE JAl'AN WEEKLY MAIL [April 21, rgi

AUSTRIAN ~OP£S FOR PEACE TURKS SUFFER REVERSE GERMAN BESTIALITY SURPASSES
ALL RECOKDS
KOKUSAI-REUTER KOKUSAI DIRECT SEKVICE
Washington, April 13. —In
London. April 15. It is announced that
connection j KOKU8AI-BEUTEE —
Turks have been driven out by General London, April 17.— It has been known
with the reports of Bulgarian peace efforts {Je ;

_ ., . ,,
Maude s forces of tlieir new positions near
,
,
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i
n Switzerland, it is known here that not, Ghaliyeh m Mesopotamia and are retreating for months that the Germans have been
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only Bulgaria, but Austria is taking such [.towards Bely Abbas. burning the dead. It ha3 now transpired
action. It is not known whether they are* London, Aprd 2.— The natives of Bagdad that the burning
has developed into a re-
residing n Marseilles have sent £200 sterl- i
acting conjointly. gular industry for extracting o l from the :

ing the British Red Cross Society in to

kokusai-reuter grateful recognition of th e liberation corpses, which are afterwards crushed and
of
Amsterdam, April 14.— It is learned Bagdad from the Turkish yoke.—Eeuter. used ag
p g.f00 d an d mamire
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here that the Austrian Government has KOK USAI-KE UTEK The factory is established at Rhineland.
semi-ofEcially announced that it considers ;
—
London, April 13. Lord Derby, the The corpses arrive in bundles. One hun-
Secretary for War, has telegraphed to Gene
:

the manifesto issued by the Provisional dred bodies are dropped into a cauldron
ral Murray, command ng the British foices
Russian Government in Petrograd, on on the Egyptian front, ag follows at a time and boiled for e ght hours slow- :

April 10, forms a, basis for peace negotia- \

"The Imperial Wa r Cabinet at which ly, being spitted by machinery. The re-
tions. th e representatives of the United Kingdom*
sultant oil is of a yellowish brown colour,
th * Dominion s and India were assembled
"The Government, by the en-
assisted and
j

rge me to convey to you and all ranks

char: is sent out in small casks. The em-
tire population, will now do its utmost concerned their cord al congratulations on ployes in the factory are all soidiers. They
to better conditions. The first and f ore-
1

the striking and important success achieved are clothed in oil-skins and wear masks.
near Gaza. They have heard wi!h special
most aim is to deliver iLe invaded c an.
try from the enemy and leave to" the de-!
j

Ratification your commendation of the gal

London, April 11. —Appalling levelations
lantry or the troops. of the systematic brutality of German wo-
cision of the people, who are closely bound
General Murray replied, saying It is men Red Cross woikers towards Brifah
to the Allies, the questions relating to the
determination of all ranks i n the
earnest
war and its end. wounded have been made to the Berne cor-
Egypt an field force to pull w'th their full
"The Government emphatically declares weight."
respondent of the "Tmes" by scores of

that free Russia does not intend to domi- British soldiers of all ranks who have bevu
nate other naiions or seize their national KARL AND THE COUNT released frcm :the German prison camps.
patrimony, but to establish a solid peace On the long journey of B.itish wounied
based on the right of all peoples to dis- through Germany was common amuse-
pose of their destiny. The Russian peo- Paan April 16. Geneva despatch —A ment with these women
it

to
a

tempt our men,

ple does not aspire to gain at the expense to "Le Debat" says that great importance
is attached in the poll ical circles ia Vien- who were- a t the last extremity of hunger
of other peoples nor to subjugate them or
humiliate them. At the same time, it na to the interview between Emperor Karl and by holding out food and drink
thirst,

will not permit the Faiherland to finish and Count Cherin the Austrian F ir< -g.J to try and make them snatch at it and then
the war with the vital forces shattered." Minister because it is believed that at tho withdrawing it. Many wounded men beg-
interview the Emperor and the Foreign
KOKUSAI-REUTER gng for drink had coffee, water or soup
Minister had arrived at an agreement to
—
London, April 16. A message from Am- use every effort to avail of ihe prevailing
tendered to them and then at the last
moment the "gentle" nur=e would spit in
sterdam says that the Austrian Government
situation in Russia and make the followers the cup or glass. Frequently wounded men
ha a authorized a statement wh eh practical-
ly amounts to a peace offer to Russia. The of the Extreme Left carry out their poli- had to dr nk the defiled stuff while me wo-
statement says the Monarchy {earns from 'he
tical views. The "Debar" editorially com- men looked on and laughed.
Russian Government manifesto of April 10 menting on the subject points out that the An equally common entertainment with
these women was to offer a wounded man a
that Russia like Austria-Hungary desires attempt of Austria will surely fall through
glass of water and then to pour it slowly
an honourable peace. The Austrian state- and states that although it is difficult to
on the ground.
ment reciprocates the sentiments n the magine what attitude Germany will take
Cases of physical maltreatment of BriiLh
manifesto regarding Russia not dogir ng to against the move of Austria it is apparent n „ „ „„ • .

dominate over other peoples. P ,, « t ,

'
•
i
wounded
i i
by German
-U
nurseo were just as
that the pan-German par y, which repre-
.

"It may, therefore, be stated," says the sent the true Germany, will not endorse
ommon and systematic as the refusal to
give them nourishment. Nurse- not only re-
statement, "that Austria-Hungary and Rus-
the attempt of Austria judging from their fused to atlend the British wounded but re-
sia are similarly striving for a peace
strenuous efforts to achieve their ambition gularly insulted and spat at them and
guaranteeing the existence of honour and
in spite of Germany's military failures. frequently even struck or kicked a bandag-
the poss'bility of the development of the
now belhgerent states. "Asahi." ed limb ,n order to give pain.
"The Austro-Hungar'an Monarchy is The truth is th e German Red Cross is

eonvmced that |tg claims do not conflict merely a branch of German militarism and
with those of Russia. The latter has stated HUN SEAMEN TO ANGEL ISLAND it has prost tuted the sacred sign, shamed

its name and forfeited all right to be regard-

sh ft is only fighting in the defense of the
ed « s an organization of humanity. Reu- —
freedom of her people. Russia no longer is
compelled to fight for that object; therefore,
April 17.
Seattle,The sixteen German —
mariners who had been detained at Seattle
it should not be d'ffieult to establ sh an tin-
since the outbreak of the European war
derstand'ng between the Central Powers
and Russia, especially as the Austrian Em-
_

were sent to Angel Island to-dav. "Asa-

— WHY U.S.N. SCORPION WAS INTERNED

peror, in agreement with his allied monar- hi."

chs, desires to live for the future in peace
and friendship with the Russ'an people."
—
London, April 17. A Vienna dispatch
says that the Vienrc=p 'papers publish com-
ments on the Austrian peace proposal to
Russia and declare that the mot'ves of
Russia and Austria for proposing separate
peace are in perfect accord in principle) but
the terms of th^ nerr>e nrooosal are still
—
kept in secret. "Niebinichi."
April 17.— Another disnateh Christiana that the German Government
London
from Vrmn. daft** that nil churches in the is preparing to submit
: new T^eace terms to
.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Amsterdam, April 15. A despatch from —
newspaper
the conclusion of peace.
held in one church were present Emperor
A. the service Constantinople
"Sabah"
quotes the
a? asserting tha* Turkey has in-
Karl nnd all ministers o'f state. The Em- terned the American guardship Scorpion 3t
peror in his prayer offered to erect a new
church in commemoration of peace. "Ni-
— Constantinople.
KOKUSAT-RETTTER
ehiniehi."
Amsterdam, April 16. A tel^crram
—
San Francesco, April 17. It is persist- from Constantinople reports that the Anie-
—
ently reported in the diplomats circles in
ioi:; Guardsn u Pr-.Tnlon, was ot:ldercd
»• ™e the haruow within twe.i.v-fut*
V-** but hav s fa i ed to do so '.he was

city of Vienna offered special

prayers for the neutral states shortly.—"Nichinichi." :
 April 21, 1917 THE J A TAN WEEKLY MAIL .v. i';'M.«i«5 :"..f 249
PRESIDENT WILSON ISSUES STIRRING
APPEAL TO ALL
JOIN HANDS ACROSS THE PACIFIC senate committll appiwe war bill
OCEAN
KOKUSAI DIKKCT 8KKVIOK KOKUHai D1IIEC1
Washington, April 15. —
President Wil- On April 8, His Imperial Majesty Tho Wfl«h DRton, April 15, The Hons.- of
t>i<:i(VICJS

1011 in a personal appool addressed to bis Emperor of Japan sent the following tele- Representatives has unanimously passed
Eellow-oountrymen, calls upon every Ame- gram to President Woodrow Wilson: the vvar revenue measures introduced by
rican citizen—man woman and tli ild to —
1 desire to assure you of my feel- the Democratic leaders on April 12. The
join together to make the nation a unit for ings of profound satisfaction inspired measure comprised a seven billion dollar
the preservation of its ideals and for the by the active and powerful interven- voting
Bill, '<i billion dollars for the Allies,
triumph of democracy in th e world war. tion of tho United States on the side and the remainder for war expenses for
"The supreme lest of the nation has now of the Allied Nations with a view to the United Stales.
1

eomo, and we must all speak, act and servo

upholding in common the sacred cause In addition,
together," he says. it i8 expected that legisla-
of the rights of mankind. May tion to facilitate the export of food and
The putting of the Navy on a war foot- this step, taken by the United States
ing and the creation of a great army is munitions to the Entente will be hastened.
at your solemn instance, serve, at the
the simplest part of the great task before
same lime, to cement and consecrate KOKUSAI-REUTHR
the country, adds 'the President. ''We Washington, April 15.— The House of
the lasting friendship between our two
must supply abundant food for ourselves Representatives, yesterday, unanimously
countries.
and for a large part of the nations with voted a seven billion dollar war loan, of
which wo have made common cause, and
On April 15, President Wilson des-
patched the following reply from Washing- which three billion dollars will be avail-
in whose support, and by whose sides we able for the Entente.
ton:
shall be fight ng. We
must supply ships KOKUSAI DIKKCT SERVICE
by the hundreds to carry to the other side- I thank Your Majesty's, earnest
submarines or no submarines, what is need- words of greeting and thank You m Washington, Apr. 16.—The seven bil-
ed there." the name of my fellow countrymen lion dollars War Revenue B 11 has been
The Pres'dent calls upon the farmers, ever jealous of our civil rights and approved by the Senate Finance Com-
coal miners, manufacturers an! a'l devoted! to the maintenance of the mittee. The measure will be taken up in
tranches of trade to speed up development. sacred structure of our free common- the Senate to-morrow.
He also urges national economy and the wealth. We of the western world find
stoppage of waste. f-Tselves to-day among the defenders
U-BOAT AND DESTROYER
—
New York, Apr. 16. President Wilson of the eternal principles of freedom
U.S.N.

in his appeal addressed to his countrymen
of vocations says that the industries of
all
America should be more systematized as the
nation must supply abundant food and mu-
nitions to the Allies in order to attain the
objects for which America has joined the
war, and he calls upon his countrymen to
make the utmost effort for this cause with
th# same resolution as that of men at the
front. On the agricultural population in
the southern di tr'ets, President Wilson urg°s
devotion to the production of foodstuffs and
victuals at the present juncture, which, he
points out. is a more patriotic work towards
the country than the cultivation of raw cot-
ton. He advises them to modify
cultivation time being de^p'te the
for the
soaring tendency in the raw cotton market.
To commission-merchants dealing in pro-
visions and other raw materials, the Pre-
sident in his appeal gives a warning not 'to zilian Government handed the German
make exorbitant profits out of transactions, Minister his passports on Tuesday last.
and next he warns housewives in the coun-
try to practice perfect thrift in their dome-
stic economy under the present circumst-
and justice cherished by all mankind
and are proud to be associated in the KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
brotherhood of self-respecting inde- Washington, Apr 1 Id. A German sub- —
pendent nations in a common cau?« marine has fired on an American destroyer
against the attempted domination of 100 miles south of New 1 oik. This is
taken to indicate the beg nning of a sub-
ruthless power. The spirit of unify
marine blockade of American ports.
for the accompl shment of a high pur-
pose of paramount benefit to the
human race animates our two coun- !
A
United Press message to the "Nichi-
|niehi" gives the name of the U.S.N, des-
tries and is a happy augury of their
troyer as Smith. From a garbled sto:y one
endurinf fellowship. gathers from the translation that the des-
troyer fired one shot in reply before the
GERMANY MAKING FOES ON AMERICAN U-boat disappeared beneath the waves.
CONTINENT
"the cotton
BRITISH RED CROSS VESSEL TORPEDOED
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
London, April 12. Eeuter's agent at — KOKUSAI-REUTE2
Rio de Jane.ro telegraphs that the Bra-
London, April 14 Th e Admiralty states —
-that the British hospital ship Gloucester
Castle, 7,999 tons, was sunk in the middle
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE of the English Channel the night of March
—
San Francisco, April 12. The Naval 30. The vessel was sunk by a torpedo and
Commander here has dispatched wireless was given no warning. All the wounded -

ances, adding that the present offers a unique

messages to ships at sea, warning them aboard were saved.
opportunity for the American nation to do An official statement issued in Berlin
that it is believed that German submarines
away with bad habits of luxury and extravag- Wednesday proclaims that this vessel was
are now operating in the Pacific.
ance to which the nation at large is so great- sunk, thus removing all doubt a? to whe-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
ly addicted.
He hope that journal-
also expresses his
Washington, Apr. 12. The Ways and — ther it was a mine or a submarine that
caused the destruction of the hospital ship.
ists will try to male? the whole nation com- Means
Committee in the House of Re-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
prehend what he says in the appeal and presentatives has decided to report favour-
leaves it to the pastorate to amplify the ably on the Bill authorizing the issue of Buenos Aires, April 14. The Argentine —
spirit, of his appeal in their sermons. He bonds to five billion dollars, and notes to Foreign Office announces that the Argentine
again states the motive of the American de two million for war expenses, with au- sailing ship Monte Protegido ha^ been sunk
off the European coast.
claration of war against Germany.—"Asa- thorization to the President to extend a
hi." Great excitement prevails in Argentine.
credit of three billion dollars to the Allies.
The newspapers say that the vessel was
H. E. Mr. Romulo S. Naon, Ambassador sunk by a German submarine.
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotent-
FOUR OUT OF 1742 ! KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVTCE
iary at Washington from the Argentine
Republic, called upon Mr. Lansing to-day.
Key West, Florida, April 14. A Ger- —
KOKUSAI-REUTER man submarine is operating off the coast
He handed the U. S. Secretary of State
London, April 13. The —
French Admir-
a communication to the effect that Argen-
of Cuba, according to reports brought here
alty announces that for the week .ending fo-day by a sailing vessel arr'vng from
tina would maintain neutrality, but un-
April 8, the number of merchantmen Cuba. The Captain state? that a German
derstands the attitude of the United States submarine, using bombs, sank the Bri ish
entering French ports was 886. while 856
In entering the war. -hip Treveal, 4,160 ton?, off Cienfuogos^ a
yessels sailed. Only four v^sspls were sunk
by submarine?, one being under 1,600 tons The communication is interpreted as ex- large port on the southern const of the is-
and three over. pressing "benevolent neutrality." land. The crew reached a Cuba n port.
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I
LEADERS OF THE NEW RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT

PRINCE GEORGE E. LVOFF PAUL N. MILYUKOV MICiiAELV RODZIANKO

Premier Foreign Minister President of tlie Duma

"li the telegram tells the tiuth," said

MINISTERS OF NEW RUSSIA one official, "it calls for grave anxiety as
to the future prospect of the war. The
Premier Prince George E. Lvoff.
Rus»;ia n Government could not have made
President of Duma M. Michael V. Rodzianko. slich an announcement without entertaining
Minister of Foreign Affairs M. Paul N. Milyukov. the idea of desir ng to secure an early peace.
Minister of War and Navy M. Guchkoff. A« made public time and again by preced-
Finance M. Tereschchenko ing governments of Ru3Sia, the understand-
,,
ing was concluded among the Allied Powers
,, ,, Agriculture M. Shingaref.
soon after the opening of the war that they
„ Public Instruction M. Manuilloff gjjfreed tosatisfy Russia's time-honoured
,, ,. Justice M. Kerenski. lllsire to take possession of the Dardanelles.
,, ,, Ways and Communications .. M. Nekrasoff. Th Russian consent on for the occupation
'

of the ice-free port of Constantinople was

NEW RUSSIA WILL HAVE HARD country io in peril, and its forces must be Bjirain asserted in the Allies' reply to Pre-
exerted to save it. The country should re- sident Wilson's proposals early this year to
TASK IN FUTURE
spond, not by dcspc.ndency, but by unani- the belligerent countries to make definite
KOK-USAI-WESTNIK mous impulse to create an unique national statements of the terma upon which they
Petrograd. Apr. 10. —
The Provisional will which will stimulate us with new would be ready to agree to discuss peace.
Government has published a declaration re- energy to fight. In this hour of trial may "The Russian Government's announce-
garding the military situation in Russia, the country find strength to consolidate its ment of giv'ng up such a vital prize of war
which unfolds to the nation the whole truth. conquered freedom. The Government is is at this present time susceptible to an in-
It reads as follows convinced that with the support of all the terpretation that the Government may be
"The fallen regime left the defense of population, it will be enabled to carry out rapidly yielding under pressure of the peace
the country, its finances and the supplies its duty to the end." advocates to withdraw from the war.
lor its armies in a deplorable condit'on ow- KOKUSAl-RETJTEK Should that be the case the announcement
might mark a his: oric- incident n turning
ing to its criminal inertness and incapacity.
"The Government, assisted by the entire
—
Petrograd, Apr. 10. -The Russian Pro- the general situation of Europe. Though
population, will now do its utmost to better visional Government has issued a procla- the press dispatch lacks confirmation the
cond t ons. The first and foremost aim is mation, declaring that free Russia does not news is of grave concer n to the Allies' cause
to deliver the invaded country from the aim at the domination of other nations by and cannot be dismissed lightly."
enemy and leave-to the decision of the peo- depriving them of their national patrimony It is held that should Russia ever wan',
ple, who are closely bound to the Allies, or by occupying forcibly foreign territory. to rel'nquish her claims to the Dardanclle c
the questions relating to the war and its Russia's object in the war, asserts the she is under obligation to take up the mat-
end. proclamation, is to establish a durable [
fc*f with the Allied Governments before
"The Government emphatically declares peace on a basis of the right of nations j
making it public, for it was Russia who
that free Russia does not intend to dominate to decide their destiny. Russia does not 'fged the Allies to agree to her aspirations
!

other nations or seize their nat onal patr-

:

" takf> tn <> 1

desire to subjugate or humiliate anyone, i
!

mony, but to establish a -olid peace based breach of thp pledge in wh eh she assured
:

but Russia herself must not emerge from

on the right of all peoples to dispose of their the Allies of her unabated loyalty to the
The Russian people does not the struggle humiliated or weakened, con-
destiny. •reaties and understandings covenanted bv
aspire to <>ain at the expense of other peo- eludes the proclamation. her former government.
ples nor to subjugate them or humiliate The Foreign Office, up to the 12th, was However, the despatch remains to be con-
them. At the same time, it will not permit 11 receipt of no information confirming the firmed and officials seemed to be anxiously
the Fatherland to finish the war with its vital press dispatch from Petrograd intimating ^waiting information from the Russian
forces shattered. that the Russian Provisional Government., Capital. In view of another tel°g'-am from
"These principles will form the basis of had announced its decision to relinqush Fetrograd that the Russian Government
the foreign policy of the Government- which Russia's previous claims to Constantinople. ,T, ould shnrflv issue a declaration to the ef-
intends to defend the rights of the countrv. The dispatch was a topic of much diseus- fect that) Russia renounces all claim* to ter-
.while at the same time fulfilling the obliga- feion among official circles yesterday and ritorial expansion bn+ would defend the
"tions to Russia's Allies. The Provisional grave concern- was shown as to its .luthen'i- 'ibertv already won, officials are hardly able
Government cannot hide th e fact that the cty. solve the puzzlp. '
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April 21, 191 i'HM Japan WEEKLY MAIL 251

INESE MINISTERS CHARGED WITH ma nee and of Justice, in tria advocacy CHINESE JMAHOMEUANS WANT WAR
BRIBERY of war with Germany, ON G^kIKUNY
At yesterday's meeting of tlio Interna-
tional
Affairs Commission, several points KOKUSAI B3CCIAL HKUVJCU
jo Finance Heads Said To Have
of importance were discussed and the im-
Lccepted Two
Hundred Thousand Peking, Apr. L2.
predion of one who is in a position to ouufc at the doubtful attitude
In view of the rum-

Dollars of tike Chinese

know what passed at tlio meaiug is ilm: Alahomcdans in the event of
vme with tJe»-
ar will probably bn glared on (ienuunj many, interest attaches
to a telegram Iron om
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE about a we,k , when it is ,xu,,,ed (; , m;nil Maan
1

at the formal declaration will be made

Li th wd wn
|. kllow7
'

Peking, April J 7. A
serious accusation
In the meantime the Government wUl|
A);lhoJtl( (lim k a()t r ln R
'

, .

is been brought against Mr. Chen Chiii-

<.,„,,,,, Ma th6 lvki (;< vcrn „ ,
call a military conference to ascertain the
o and Mr. lin Ju-lien, the Minister and real attitude of the eommanders and Mili-
me ^'della re war on (h:einaiiy. lie ^
says prudence and minute consideration
ice-Minister of Finance, for accepting tary Governors of the various provinces as
hould be shown before the rupture, hut
'ibes amounting to two hundred thousand well as to discuss measures relating to\ OJm the sl ,
internal defence and equipment of the
p is taken there sl ould be n0 ,

ollars troru Ui (i syndicate winch put for hesitation. The only course hdl is to
*
ard a scheme, last January, for buying troops. Of those that are expected to be Win (ho Klll( llt( lie offers to lead the .
..

ud melting brass cash, bui which sub- present at the Conference, General Ni Kansu forces to "defeat and destroy those,
iquently was cbs^oived owing to l'ariia- Shih-ehun, Civil Governor of Anwhei, is who disregard the rights
of humanity and
Hint- a refusal to pass tiie agreement il
wS^wS
n arrive to-day.
" international law. Thus will virtue and
stated that Mr. Gheu (Jhin-tao Hsuu will probably "vT°
The
^
>

justfee maintaine4/, |

u the effort to clear himself from the Tuchun of Hupeh General Wang Chan-,'
KOKUSAI SI KCIAL SKUVICE .

member
large, forcibly detained a
indicate in his private residence till the fU-i*
of the
yuan, has telegraphed to the Government
that {.o. »^imleave i!for t>
he will r *
Peking immediately, J
rri
Peking,
«
1
j i.
\
Apr.
•

xt
1(1
12.
n
T
Instructions have
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1 :

1
— - 1
i

• •
-1;. .1 r
r . , n ,
been issued by the
J .. Government prohibiting
.
\
itter signed a statement that U13 Minister whilst the luchuan of fehansi, General , • , • .
-
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-i
1

v„ „u ngat rig the inland ws

vessels navigat waters of
iad notieeeived any onue. Yen ei bhi-shan, ; ..v
is due to arrive here either
1 • , 1

China under the German Flaj The

The President was most indignant when to-day or to-morrow. As the Vice-Presi-
e was made acquainted with the case and fdent t„„ already
Q „ t has „i„„„j
i i„j „ .licenses held by German pilots
* i •
1
have also .
,

pledgee his support

11 to , , . •'

rn beexi withdrawn,
mmediately summoned Mr. Chen Chin- the n ~
Government he will
, .
not be required
. , i •

It is understood the Minister of Justice

ao, who it is alleged tried to shift the to come, but most of the Military Gov-
is issuing instructions to the effect that
idiole responsibility to the Vice-Minister. ernors of the provinces have signified
Subsequently, the latter was summoned their readiness to come in person or have c£V!f" in
whl ch Germans are defendants,
+
pefore the President and admitted that, the promised to send responsible delegates. 1

thorities, except when the neutrality, in-

>ribe was accepted but returned. It is This Conference will not hold a very long
tegrity and safety of the State is concerned.
andiii-stood that tba President at iirst de sess on and war will be formally declared
aided immediately "i dismiss Ljlr. Cfi<w on Germany as soon as if is concluded
Jhin-tao and Mr. Yin Ju-lien, but sub- To overcome the opposition of a small .icn-jen, the Minister to Pe'rograd, re-
sequently ixc ardereu an .nvessugatjon Uj portion of the people, tie Government has ports that the Kussian people seem to be
tW'> trusU'ti officials vv'ios,, report will be sent Wen Chung, the Vice-Minister of determined to have a republican form of
submitted tc th e administrative court which Agriculture and Commerce, to Shanghai
government and that in his opinion they
vill try the CuSe.
and Hankow, to explain to the people and are in earnest in their desire to right the
Peking, April 13. —
Since news of the
the Chambers of Commerce the exact situa- war to a victorious issue, j

decision of the United States to declare

tion in which the Government is now A report, which is as yet unconfirmed, 1

war on Geimany was conveyed to tui j

placed and to convince them of the ad 'appeared in the Chinese press recently
Grovernment, a new atmosphere has filled
visability of taking the final step. Wiih stating that the United States Minister,
Peking. The Chinese press, which was
regard to men like Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Dr. Eeinsch, has intimated to the Govern?
practically silent on the subject a week
Company, the Government is of opinion ment his Government's intention of help-
jgu, is now discussing the "Third Step"
that whatever be their views on the pre- ling China with an adequate loan .n addi-
vith the same enthusiasm that characteriz-
sent question it would be unjustified, to tion to asking the Entente Powers to re-
ed1

during the time of the Revolution

it
send special officials to bring them to their iieve China of the obligation of paying I

in 1911, and most of the papers are ad-

senses, as they are at present only private further instalments on the Boxer Indemni-
vocatintr Chirm'* -mined ..te participation
citizens. ty. This way of looking at things is of
in the war. The Minister of the Entente
There were several reasons that led the course altogether too optimistic. But if
Powers, no less than the people, are anxi-
v national Affairs Commission to come such a step as is suggested is taken by the
)usly wa ting for the Government to make t

to the conclusion that war must be declar- United! States, it will be conducive in no
[he decision. So far as the Cabinet Min-
concerned, the M
mister of Com-
ed on Germany. Apart from the news small measure to China's interest and it
isters are
munications is the only one not in favour reporting the latest step taken by the will certainly lead to a speedy declaration
)f war. The Minister of Foregn Affairs, United States telegrams had been received of war with Germany.
1

It is not that

Dr. Wu
Ting-fang, it is staled, no longer from Chinese Ministers from abroad which China is mercenary, but that she really
holds the opinions he held a few weeks practically all advised immediate action. must be assured of financial assistance in

ago. Yesterday he asked the Vice-Min-
ister. Mr. Kao Erh-ehkn- to exp'a to tin 11
special meeting of the International ' arrived at since the return of Wang Ta- pledged herself to do.
Affairs Commission, his new attitude.-
whilst the Vice-Minister himself is heart
r.ad soul In symp:iMiv with the Allied cause
Mr. Kao Erh-chien declared to a re
presentative of "The Peking Daily News'
three weeks ago when he was not yet ap-
pointed Vice-Minister that China should
snter the war, and enter it unconditional-
Chang Chung-hsiang, the Minister to To- one form or another before she. can feel
kyo, asks whether any decision has been at liberty to do what she has virtually
If the Entente
hsieh, who, it seems, had brought to the Powers understand China's difficulty, and
Government certain verbal messages from lend her help accordingly a new factor
the country to which he was sent to cou- will be brought into play in the war which,
vev the President's highest decoration to is bound to hasten the end of this terrble
the Mika&b. struggle, since Chinese labour and Chinese
Dr. Wellington Koo, the Minister to food supplies must count a great deal, even
Washington, asks for instructions how to if Chinese arms cannot achieve much for
reply to the Government of the United the cause of humanity and the sanctity of
States now that it has declared war on International Law.
1

ly. his belief that this is not the

It is

time for China to talk about, rnr,cre»r«. Germany. The Minister to Vienna sen: As regards Austria, China is still friend-
but to decide upon a policy that will bring a long telegram the contents of which are ly with her. And it is stated that the
future welfare. As wards th* Prime said to be of a highly confidential nature, policy of the Government is to maintain
Minister, ho is the moving spirit in the but the gist of which is that Austria is this friendly connexion with Austria so
Cabinet, and is supported by the Minister desirous of concluding a separate peace: long as no fresh developments take place
of the Interior, and the Ministers of with the Entente Powers. And lastly, Liu between the two fountries.
 252 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 21, 1^,17

GENERAL KOROPATKIN AND FOUR OTHERS OUTLAWS OF HUMANITY DETAIN 175 DEATHS IN EDDYSTONE EXPLOSION
ARRESTED
YEN MI-CHENG
KOKUSAI-REUTER KOKUSAI-REUTER
—
London, April 17. General Koropat- KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE Chester, Pennsylvania, April 14.— Is
kin, the Governor-General of Eussian
Turkestan, and four other Generals have
Peking, April 16, Chinese circle*
the two explosions at the Eddystone Am-
—
munifon Factory it is estimated that 175
generally are exasperated at the news of were killed and several
•been arrested at Tashkand, the capital. hundreds injured.
The force of the explosion scattered sheila
They are charged with "provocatively dis- the detention of Dr. Yen Hui-clieng, the
in every direction.
tributing" arms to the Eussians for defense Chinese Minister to Berlin. The Minister
The first e xplos on occurred in a room in
:

in the event of attack by natives. of the Netherlands, in charge of German the shrapnel building, where
100 girls wer«
Tashkand, or Tashkent, the capital of
interests in China, has made a communica- putting the finishing touches to th e shells.
Russian Turkestan, is situated 300 miles There were approximately 30,000 shelli
tion to the Waichiapu indicating that Dr.
north-east of Samarcand. It consists of stpn d in th e adjoining building which the
Yen and his staff will not be allowed to
an ancient walled city and a new European second explosion demolished.
iea\e Germany pending assuraucos being-
quarter, with the Eussian citadel a little to
the south. It is connected with the Euro-
given of the safe return of Admit a 1 von
FINNISH PARLIAMENT OPENS
pean system of telegraphs, and the rail- Hintze and his Staff,. including an exten-
way from Samarcand was opened in 1904. s:on of the period covered by his safe-con KOKUSAI- WESTNIK
duct and the passports issued by some of
ffne manufactures include silk, leather,
Petrograd, April 12.—Yes'terday at. the
felt goods, and coarse porcelain. The the members of the Entente, which, at solemn opening of
th e Finnish Parliament,
populat'on was 202,000 at last census, com- present, are for two months. th e Speaker, in expressing unanimous
prising 150.000 Sarts and 35.000 Eus'ians. The forthcoming military conference at greeting to liberated Eussia, said:
Once the capital of a separate Khanate, Peking is attracting much attention and "Finland, like Eussia, ha, ceased to be
Tashkand was in 1810 conquered by all the Tutuhs are invited 10 attend or -end a monarchy. We
shall both need a more
Khokand, and since 1868 has been Eussian. representatives. A
number have already ijemocrat'c regime and the establishment, of
arrived. Owing to the criticism of mili- oii r mutual relations on a new basis. The
RUSSIA FIXING PRICES taiy interference in administrative affairs, Finns, free like the Eussians, must hence-
an attempt is being made to make clear forth have their place in the brotherly al-
KOKUSAI-WESTN1X the real object of the conference, liances of the peoples."
which
April 12. The Provisional
Petrograd, — undoubtedly is to obtain the support of
Government Iras published an official order, the provincial Tutuhs for the Government's MEXICO TO REMAIN NEUTRAL
placing at the disposal of the State, the diplomatic policy.
whole supplies of stock, grain and forage KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
from the 1916 crops, and the entire harvest
fo r 1917, except the grain and forage ne- Shanghai, April 16. — —
Mexico City. April 15. Pres'dent Car-
The statement by ranza
,

in an address to the new Congress

cessary for feeding the peasant families the officials that they lack instructions to
to-uay, declared that Mexico would main-
and their stock, and for sowing. Turke- intern American vessels has brought up
tain strict neutrality in the world war.
stan and the Trans-Caucasus districts are the question of the latters' status. The
exempt from this order. At the same time result is, believed that the Japanese
it is ROLIVIA RREAKS WITH KAISER
as tak ng over th R grain and forage for
!

[naval heads] are considering whether the

equitable dis ribution at a firm price, the
Government insiders it urgent to estab-
<•
lish firm price?, on articles of first necessity
viz. :
— and leather.
iron- textiles, petrol
will supply the population with these
rates reduced as much as possible.
AMERICAN SHIPS WILL RE INTERNED IN China's entry into the war on the Allies RUENOS AIRES ISSUES STATEMENT ON WAR
CHINA
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
—
failure on China's part to intern the Ame-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
rican ships does not justify the other
La Paz- Bolivia, April 15. The German
belligerent war vessels in again entering Minister
—
It
Chinese waters.
here wa s handed his passports
at to-day, Bolivia having severed relations with
[BY OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT] Germany.
Peking, April 11. The question of —
side was again discussed in the Cabinet
meeting this morning; but still there was KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
110 definite result. A
special meeting will Buenos Aires, April 11. The Govern- —
!

Shanghai, April 13. The American offi- be held in the Presidential Office to-mor- ment of the Argentine Republic has issued
cer in command of ithe U.S. Far Eastern row. It seems there are too many meet- a declaration announcing it will support
Fleet has received orders to intern all Ame- ings and too few results. The spreading the position taken by the United States
rican ships in Chinese waters. The gun- of the news about in reference to Germany.
a severe Russian defeat
boats Samar, Monocacy, Quiros and Villa- along the Eiga-Dwinsk front has again
lobos are now bound for Shanghai and will
startled some Chinese politicians who are and providing that labourers should be en-
be mterned on arrival. The gun-boat Wil-
of the opinion that Germany may take listed and transported to their destinations
n'ngton is undergoing extensive repairs,
Petrograd before long; but according to accompanied by reliable Chinese officials,
but it is hoped will b able to be madefi

sea-worthy in a very short time. telegraphic advice from Mr. Liu Ching- who are to be appointed by the Govern-
The presumption is that China does not jen, Chinese Minister to Russia, received ment for looking after the interests of the
labourers. The Diplomatic-discussion Com-
intend to follow the lead of the United by the Cabinet, it is true the Eussians suf-
fered a reverse on the Riga front, and mittee will draw up the necessary regula-
States at present.
lost about thirty thousand men. In view tions fo r approval before the next party
of the magnitude of this "World war, the leaves.
A TREAT FOR THE DUTCH Regarding the Chinese political -r'tuation,
loss of 30,000 men and some guns cannot
be regarded as a great defeat especially the only interesting news is that both
Dt.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Chen Chin-tao. Minister of Finance and
in view of the recent revolution in Rub-
London, April 15.—The "Times" an- s' Mr. Hsu Shih-yin, Minister of Communi-
a. In addition to this, the International
nounces that an unconfirmed despatch from News Service through the German paper cations, have been charged by many verna-
Thp Hague announces that the Kaiser ha? cular papers as receiv'ng heavy bribes in
"Peking Post" circulated free to the ver-, connection with the renting of Japanese
either gone to or is going to visit Middach-
Castle in Holland.
nacular papers the news that by this time railway ears of thirty tons each at the rate
te
T ,

the Germans probably have taken the Rus- of four dollars per day instead of buying
sian Capital with her Army and Navy. them for the Tientsin-Pukow Eailway, and
RRAZIL SEIZES GERMAN SHIPS
In the Cabinet meeting to-day, the des- the dissolution of the "Pao-li" brass cash
patch of Chinese labourers to England, melting company and the formation of a
KOKUSAI-REUTER France and Eussia wa? discussed on the vow company by the Ministry of Finance.
—
Rio do Janeiro. The Brazilian Govern- g-ound that special regulations should be Mr. Hsu has defended his action but Dr.
ment has decided to seize all German ships drnfted by the Government, governing ''he Chen has said nothing about the charges
1

at present in Brazilian ports. enlistment n Chinese for foreign countries, against nim.
~£
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pril 21, 1917J VJ1£ JALWls WhhlvLV MALL 253

OSSIA IS UNLIKELY TO CONCLUDE AZUMA UNDER ORDER TO SAIL FOR RUSSIA DURING AND AFTER THE
PEACE NOW AMERICA
TITANIC STRUGGLE
[I
All talks ami unnours of puiee at the Mrs. Quthrie, the widow of the late In view of tli t. cur uii mpreshion thai
resent time arc impertdment ami Austria American Ambassador, it i
8 reported, has has been caused hem by ||„. Russian dee-
lungary's reported hope for peaco is a dooided t leave for the United States by |
,;ira '
lu>n regarding th (
.
disposal of ('., ti-

rotesquo illusion," declared an authority the Pacific Mail steamer Columbia, which stantinoplo as telegraphed here last week,

n the European whoso words leaves Yokohama 011 May 4. The cruiser
situation
in which leaders were led to believe that

/vigli highly, 'when discussing yesterday Azuma, which has been ordered to convey Russia had practically signified her inten-
the body of the late Mr. Guthrie to the lion to abandon her previous claim
h<. Amsterdam dispatdh which had it' that to the
United States, will leave Yokohama a few Turkish stronghold, the following Pctro-
ie Austria^Hungariain Government semi-
days be'foro the departure of Mrs. Guthrie grad messiige rv f April 10, s ent 10 the "N.-C.
fficially announced that it was building its
to Sa n Francisco or Seattle, the destina-
Daily News" by its special service, is far
lopes (for peace 011 the recent manifesto is-
tion of the clearer on th e situation:
ued by the Provisional Government of warship to be decided upon ac-
cording t the landing point of Mrs. Gu-
The Russian Provisional G0V1 rumen! has
lussia.
thrie. At any published to-day a declaration regarding
rate the cruiser will sail on
"The Dual 'Monarchy," continued this
the aims of the war.
her mission on or about the 25th of this
uithority, "seems (to have interpreted the
month from Yokohama, though the exact After having explained the difficult posi-
Russian declaration not to dominate other
date of her departure is to n which the country finds itself as
b e designated tion i

oations or to seize their territory, as Rus- later by the order of the Minister of the
Regards finance and th e transport of food
ia's stripping herself of (her objects for Navy. The warship will take about 25
supplies owing to the bad administration
days to cove r th e d stance and will reach
which she has cast in her lot in the great
her destination two or thiee days afte^the of the former Government, the Provis onal
war. No one but Austria-Hungary would arrival of the steamer Columbia carrying Government declare that they cannot now
!>e able to read such meaning in the Rus- Mrs. Guthrie.
decide definitively questions of war and
sian manifesto. Austria-Hungary may in- According to Captain Niiro, of the crui-
peace, which it will be the duty of the Con-
the Azuma will arrive in Yokohama a
ser,
terpret it as she sees fit, but to take it as
few days before her departure for the States, tituent Government to settle in accord
forming a basis for discussion of peace is and th mortal remains with the Allies.
fi of the late Ambas- Their immediate aim is to
too far-fetched to accept." sador will be removed from the Amer can defend Russia at all costs against the in-
Informations reaching here of late from Naval Hospital at the Bluff to the Nishi vader.
hatoba n the morning of the day appoint-
Euiope indicates that the Socialistic ele- Freed Russia does not wish
ed for departure for America. From the to dominate
ments in the belligerent; countries are en- Nishi hatoba the coffin will be taken foreign countries or to invade their terri-
on a
deavouring to brin<r about peace by a unit- pinnace to th e cruiser. The coffin will be tory,but wishes a durable peace based on
ed movement. In Paris the Socialists of taken to the cadets' room am'dships where mutual respect and freedom of nations.
France and Italy are to hold a convention
it will remai n during the .voyage. Two
members of the Amer'can Embassy will The policy of the
Government will be
in the middle of May. probably to discuss travel o fiuided by
n the warship and the command- idea and by their engage-
thi s
the peace question. The Socialists of Ger- er's 100m and the staff officers' loom will ments with their Allies and th Govern-
e
by be placed a* their disposal.
Gov- ment firmly believes that the whole Rus-
many, no doubt inspired their
The mission on which the Azuma is go- sian people will gather all thei
ernment, are utilizing their comrades r strength in
ing to America is almost unprecedented, a, supreme effort which their duty towards
in Stockholm, Sweden, for the pur- and is of very important their country demands of them.
s'gnificance, said
pose of. instigating the Socialists Captam Niiro, because, in addition to the The Crown estates will be nationalized
duty of fulfilling the sad task of conveying as well as the special estates of the
of Russia to start a movement in ex-Em-
the remains of the la'e ambas 5 ador> it in- peror. According to the nature of these
favour of stopping the war. confer- cludes A
the weighty task of contributing to estates their administration will beentnistecj
ence for discussing the peace terms between the closer fnendslrp between the two coun- to the_ Ministers of Agriculture,
Commerce
the Socialists of Russia and of Germany is tries, Japan and America. Captain Niiro and Finance, no decision has yet been taken
now in session in Stockholm and its pro- considers it a grea honour to be trusted f
Iregarding the private estates of the ex-Em-
ceedings are being watched with consider- with such pn important mission. iperor. His private money will not be con-
able interest. fiscated and, moreover, a special grant will
In Russia where the Socialists have at- be allowed to provide for the Imperial
taiiiLd a great influence since the recent
[

the first one. If Germany con- seeks to

chide a separate peace with Russia the Al- Family.
1

successful revolut on. their strenuous effort^

—
:

towaids the Cessation of the war are report
ed .to bo causing grave anxiety to be felt,
by the Government as to its capability to
cope successfully with this strong tidal
wave for peace. This unsettled and waver-
ing condition of the people's joint
above quoted authority holds responsible
lies, especially Great Britain, France, and Amongst the many free gifts sent from all
—
Japan will lose no time in putting a stop parts of Russia at the disposal of the Pro-
visional Government for the needs of the
to such negotiations.
"The possibility of an uprising in Rus- new Government, there are many sums of
sia in such case against the war party is
money subscribed by Austrian prisoners.
Yesterday the Special Committee com-
will, the not being ignored and the Allies me ready
to go even to the length of intervening to posed of members of the Executive Com-

for the frequent rumours that Russia, com- help suppress the pacifists of Russia. How- mittee of the Duma, representatives of the
pelled by lexhaustiom may conclude a se- ever, the press dispatches relating to the unions, the Zemstvos, the towns, Central
peace movement in Russi.n <do noti seem Committee of military industry, Committee
parate peace with the Central Powers.
of technical assistance for the needs of na-
At the same time, the conditions in Ger- to be free from exaggeration."
tional defence, unions of engineers and manu-
many ar P gradually, but. irresistably, forc- At the Fore'gn Office little could be
facturers, deputations of workmen, soldiers
ing the Government to do something ex- learned yesterday with regard to the actual
and began its activities. The aim of
officers,
traordinary to focus the attention of the state of affaire, in Rn=«ia. Tho date, for. the
National Assembly -which is this Committee will be to re-establish and
bwplfi n n other joints than the problem- of meeting of the
the form of jrovernment and to maintain normal conditions of work in all
internal political reforms. Hence there "to decide
come the froqu nt talks of Germany's adopt a eonst'tution is s-fill far from mw indnstral enterprises.

second proposal for peace.
" Germ an v," isaid the authoritv, "may inelefinite postponement of the convention
at anv time propose a peace conference for was that the Conservatives' contention hao>
a second tim^ to the Allies, or to. Rttssia
alone. Should the proposal be address d to
the Allied Power= T can date on good au-
thority that it w'll be roieeted by the Al-
lied Governments with no loss firmness than
heinsr fixed. One opiVmn concerning this Yesterday the Minister of War received
delegations of the workmen of the Sormovo
Works, which are one of the most important
w'orks engaged on work for national defence,
prevailed over the radicals to cool tire heat
of passion bv reserving fafa momentous de-
These delegations expressed the unanimous
cision to some later day when ealm con-
decision of all the workmen to continue work-
sideTntVm and
r, sf.or. d
caWatirm «hmdd hnve h™
among the p-ople. ™
ing not only as formerly, but if possible
rtfll greater results.
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254 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 'April, 21, «V'7

VOICES OF THE PKESS U. ^DECLARATION HELP ALLIES any noticable progress, and it is natural
,

It is not necessary to state; Uh C m& im P ort manufactured ar-

PEACE PATRIOTISM LACKING claration of war by the United
that the de- f fr0m
} Ja P an th e nearest of her nei-
States aga-i^ >

The "Yorozu" mst Germany, has already caused a favour-, Skbours, and therefore it is unnatural that
says that the Japanese
have a strong patriotic
able in>pression upon the Entente
which will Cmna tries to protect her own industries
which makes
j

spirit, largely benefit by the joining of the

United and prevent the import; of Japanese goods
them sacrifice their lives at the time
of war States in the war against Germany, by increasing the tariff.
saysi
or other emergencies, but the the "Tokyo Asahi."
Japanese lack It is said that the Government
au-
the patriotic sentiment during peaceful The United States remained neutral for thorities ar
pe- e now endeavouring to solve
almost three years since the beginning of the question
riods. The lack of the spirit to work for the of the revision of the Chin-
war, and during that period she gained
tariff satisfactorily. The "Chugai", ho
the benefit of the country in time
of peace, an enormous profit from her increased for-
ever, regrets that the traders
is, the paper says, due and 'other
to the peculiar his- eign trade, and war industries. The wealth interested in the
of the nation has been so largely increased Chinese trade are treat-
tory of the country, and the educationists, ing the question as a political
in the past three years, that the "Asahi" problem,
should endeavour more earnestly to develop while it is absolutely an economical affair.
does not believe, the country will suffer fin-
this spirit among the Japanese. ancially by going into the "war.
The paper sympathizes with the traders
Moreover,
The Japanese having lived so long peace- she is able to give assistance to the Entente and recognizes their ground for opposing
powers, and a recent report says that the the revision of the tariff, but it h purely
fully in the small islands, without knowing
United States Government will shortly float an economical question, and should not be
the outside, and without meeting the ne-
bonds to the extent of 14,000,000,000 yen, used as a political topic. Trying to pre-
cessity of competing with others, became of which
amount 6,000,000,000 yen will be vent the increase of the tariff, they oppose
used to the oppression of the feudal system. loaned to the Entente. the present Government, and are making
It is difficult to educate the Japanese people Since the outbreak of war, the. belligerent a political demonstration.
powers of Europe have purchased a large In Japan there are many politicians
to see the value of service in the time of
amo#nt of products from the United States, who are looking for some thing to be used
peace.
from the necessity of continuing the war and
as
a political tool in making themselves
In other countries, the public welfare is feeding the people. Consequently all Eu-
prominent. Such politicians will gladly
the first consideration of everybody, and for ropean nations have become debtors to the
take up the question of the Chinese tariff
United States. In, the past, the United
the sake of the public welfare, people are if the traders themselves treat
States subscribed to the bonds of the En- the matter
willing to sacrifice everything, and it is the politically. If the question becomes a
tente powers to the extent of 3,084,000,000
political subject, while the politicians
duty of politicians and officers to consider yen. When the United States makes the may
present loan of 6,000,000,000 yen it will gain by using it, the traders will find
the welfare of the public above all other
interests. Foreigners wish to consider the
mean the conversion of the 3,000,000,000 themselves unable to solve it satisfactorily.
yen European bonds, and an additional loan
The vap^r hopes that the traders will not
welfare of one village, rather than one man, treat it a s a political affair, but. solve
of 3,000,000,000 yen to the Entente nations. it
and the welfare of one nation, rather than In the past when the European bonds were as an economic problem from the begin-
one city. But in Japan tne politicians and floated in the United States, valuable securi- ning.
others consider the interest of themselves or ties were required, and it became impossible
a group of a small number of people instead for, the warring nations to offer any more;
security for further bonds or loans. See-i
THE CULTIVATION OF HERRS
of the interest of the city or the nation.
The coming election is not a question of ing this difficulty, J.P. Morgan & Co. sent The Medical Investigation Association,
local importance, nor is it the problem of a declaration to the bankers and capitalists has recently appealed
to the Department
political parties, but it is an affair that con- of the United States, last autumn, saying of Home
Affairs, for the encouragement
cerns the welfare of the whole nation. It that the European bonds should be floated of the cultivation
of medicinal herbs, says
should be decided whether it was right that without security, if the United States de-> the
"Ilochi". Since the outbreak of the
Count Terauchi dissolved the Diet, without sires the export of the war orders to Eu-
European, war, the price of medicines has
considering the will of the people, or not. rope. However, the bankers and capitalists
so advanced that it has become necessary
If the voters believe that the Government did not listen to the pleading of J.P. Morgan
for the Government to prevent the export
should respect the wish and rights of the Co. &
Even the Federal Reserve Board!
stopped loans to the European nations be- of medicines, and encourage the manufac-
public ,thev should all vote against the pre-
ture of medicines in Japan. Under such
sent cabinet, and the pro-government candi- yond a certain limit.
dates should not be able to obtain even one The "Asahi" such a con- an
declares that if
encouragement the medicinal in-
vote. dition had continued much longer, the En-
dustries are making rapid progress, bull
But the "Yorozu" says that the indica- tente nations would have suffered from ter- the paper regrets that Japan still has to im-
1

tions are that the pro-government candidates rible financial difficulties. But the United! port medicinal herbs +o manufacture me-
will also obtain a large number of votes at States has declared war against Germany, dicines.
the coming election. This shows that the and also has announced that she will give Many varieties of medicinal herbs are
Japanese public does not yet rqalfee the the best possible financial aid to the Entente cultivated in Japan, and some of them are
value of cit'zenship or know that the wel- nations. 1

However long the war may even exported to foreign countries, but
fare of the country should be considered first continue, England, for instance, will never the Government, is not giving proper en-
of all. suffer from financial difficulties, as long as couragement for the cultivation of such
The constitution of Japan protects the the United States is willing to aid her. necessary herbs. While all foreign gov-
interest and wishes of the public, but the; ernments are establishing experimental
Terauchi Cabinet intends to oppress the peo- stations and encouraging the cultivation
ple so that thov will do just as thev are told.
OPPOSITION TO CHINESE TARIFF
of medicinal herbs, the Japanese Govern-
There are many who, fearing the oppression The traders interested in China met at ment has been taking a contrary step.
of the Terauchi Cabinet, vote for the pro-Gov.
Osaka on April 15th, and resolved to op- In 1883, the Japanese Governmen. es-
ernment candidates, even against their own
pose the revision of the Chinese tariff, and tablished a medicinal herbs experimental
wish. But the "Yorozu" declares that the
the "Chugai Shogyo" says that the de- station in Tokyo and planted many heios
benefit obtained by such people for obeying
the instruction from the Cabinet, will be
monstration by the Spinners Association imported from Germany, but the station
only, a temporary one. at Tokyo and the mass meeting of spin- was abandoned in 1889, and no attention
Those who desire the future development ners, exporters, cotton dealers, match was given to further cultivation.
manufacturers, sugar merchants, silk mer- The paper declares that the Government
of the country, ,and the future prosperity
chants and others recently held in Osaka, should carefully consider the necessity of
of the people,, should not be blinded by
temporary promise or oppression, and should prove that the revision of the Chinese tariff the encouragement for the cultivation of
regard the welfare of the whole nation and will be detrimental to the progress of the such herbs, and to become able to supply
vote ^or the candidates they believe would Japanese trade with China. the demand in the country, medicinal herbs
actually represent the voters in the House China has an abundant supply of raw should be.imported from foreign countries
of Representative*. materials, but her industries have not made and planted in JapaB. 1
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April 2!, "'ijj THE JAPAN WEEKLY mail 255

FARMERS AND POLITICS INTERESTING PATENT SUIT BEFORE COURTS Kitai, and while staying at Mit-uke-inachi,
In electing members of the lloui'J ol' Re- Mr. S. Tokura, the representative of
) rcsou tu lives, it is necessary to select suit- While tho suit brought by the general Iho locul association for prevention
iblo men to represent tho interests of tho Electric Company of Now York against
of damages from flood, requested Mr.
>eople, says the "Yorozu", tho Dai Nippon Klcctric Hull) Manufac- Okada In obtain fifty thou arid y " frorii

Among Company the national treasury to enable the build. ng

the .Japanese, those engaged in turing for the infringement of
he agricultural works claim the largest muu- tho patent right
n( an embankment to pn vent Hoods along
|,> manufacture the Tungs-
jer of the population. In looking over the ton filament,
the Ota river. On the following day, Mr.
j is still pending, a suit has
Okada returned to Tokyo, and on the
listorv of parliament, a largo number of been brought by Mr. Tatsunosuke Oshima,
twenty-fifth, sent a signed telegram to Mr.
jills concerning the interests of the farm- Director of tho Oshima Electric Industrial
Tokura stating thai the consent pf the au-
ers have been brought up in Hi" past ses- Works, Yuraku-cho, Kojimachi, to nullify
thorities has been obtained for the monetary
sions, however, it is strange to note that tho patent obtained by tho General Electric
aid for prevention of food and that ho
th,
these numerous bills brought little benefit Company for the manufacture of the would leave for M
tsuk -machi » the Ust
to the farmers in general. The "Yorozu"' Tungsten filament in Japan. Mr. Ito declares that Mr. Okada intend
3ays that wrong to secure the agreement from the voters along
that was because of 'he The General Electric Company, patenteo
the river Ota to vote for Mr; Kitai. as soon
selection of the representatives in the House of the process of manufacturing Tungsten
as an agreement is reached between h mself
of Representatives. What they had con- filament, applied to the Japanese Govern- and Mr. Kitai and Mr. Tokura, repreflsE-
sidered in the past was only the interest ment to patent the process in August, 1910, tatives of the association for tho prevention
of flood damages.
of the large farmers, and the welfare of and patent (1NI0. 18961) was given to the
A suit for the breach of election law hao
the common farmers and farm labourers Tokyo Electric Company, agents of the been also brought against Mr. Kitai, tho
was not considered. General Electric Companv in December eand date and Mr. Tokura.
Regarding this suit For the breach of the
Among the Members of the House of of the same year. lection law. Mr. Okada, Minister of Edu-
j
-

Representatives, there are 'many who for-j Mr. Oshima declares the thorough in- eathn is reported to have stated 'hut what
got that they were elected by the farmers, vestigation of the application for patents has been made public is contrary to the
j

when he stopped at facts. He says that

and regard themselves as Government of- cannot be 'made within two or three months,j
the distric: on his way bask to Tokyo from
ficials. Even in the present, campaign and it usually takes six months or even over Kyushu after the G; and Military man-
thei<; are many who declare that they will one year to give judgment upon such an
oeuvres held last fall, the request was made
to him to have the amount the Imperial
jjook after the interests of farmers, but important patent. He says that the Japan-
TJndways intend;: to spend on r:ii?mg the
if the farmers elect such candidates who,' ese Government granted
the patent to the railway bed along the Ota river, transfer-
have no sound ideas about the conditions General Electric Company without mak-
h to the construe ! ion of the embankment
along the river, so that the people in the
of farmers, and who have no definite plan ing proper investigation, and also that, the
I
neighbourhood will be prevented from the/
for bettering the conditions of the farmers, [patent was given so favourably to the Gene- damages by
also the railway will flood and
their interests will never be looked after { ral Electric Company that the other in- be safe-guarded. The. railway authorities

by such representatives. ventors are unjustly oppressed. On these promised 'the prcpl,. of th distract to agree
tc their plan, but d'd not undertake the
grounds, Mr. Oshima has applied to the
The important question for the agri- Government to cancel the patent given to
plan immediately, and when Mr. Okada.
visited the district recently* the people re-
cultural districts at present is the develop- the General Electric Company.
m
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quested h to make a further appeal to

ment of Agricultural Associati ns. While The outcome of the case will affect the he Imneiial railways. On the receipt of
r

electrical industries of the counir3T as th the Tmp^ral Railways

there are an innumerable number P answer from
,
of such '

the General Electric Company is at pre- that the work would soon be undertaken
associations throughout the country, they sent obtaining a profit of over six million ho informed the people of the district th'fat
are all under the command of the local yen a year from the sale of Tungsten the arrangement fo r preventing !he flood
Government, and while they are heavily lamps in Japan. 1 ad been made.
taxed, they are not able to plan the true The suit brought by the General Elec-
development of farmers without orders trie Company against the Dai Nippon
from the Government 'officials. The Jgri-J Electric Bulb Manufacturing Company
cultural Associations, are, however, organi- has attracted wide attention in Japan as
\
HEAD AND FACE
zations for the and well as other nations, but the recent suit
benefit of farmers,
farmers should improve the organization brought by Mr. Oshima will make the
of such associations. Under the present former controversy insign 'ficant- if he
j

condition, the associations are not only wins the case.

unable to aid the improvement, of farms The representatives of the General Elec- Used to Itch. Formed Dry Crust.
and conditions of farmers, but they are tric Company has alreadv submitted ex- Hair Fell Out.
preventing the valuable study of agricul- planations to the Government against the
tural problems. contention of Mr. Oshiifaa, and the future
Among the candidates who announce outcome of the case will be watched with
HEALED BY CUTICURA
that they represent the farmers there are interest. "MyAead and face became very dry and
none, who have any opinion regarding the scurvy and used to itch. I began to scratch
•which made it worse and the top of my head
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improvement of such associations. The formed a dry crust. My hair began to fall
]

ALLEGED BREACH OF ELECTION LAW

"Yorozu" sincerely advises the farmers out which made my head look bare and my
j

and those who are interested in the de- face was sore and discolored. >
'

"I suffered for about six months. Seeing

volopmenf of the agricultural districts, to Mr. Ryohei Ok a da, Minister of Educa- Cuticura Soap and Ointment advertised I !

select suitable candidates who will actual- tion, has been sued by Mr. Shigeru Ito, at- sent for a free sample and after using the i

ly consider the welfare of farmers and torney of Haraamatni' for breach of the sample I bought one full-sized tin of Cuti-
The cas P has been brought cura Ointment and in four weeks I was
elect them to the House of Representatives. tlect'on law. completely healed." (Signed) L. Guest, 21,
to the Hamamateu District Court. Mr. Ito
The candidates who are nominally repre- King St., Swallownest, Nr. Sheffield, Eng.;j
says that Mr. Okada broke the elect "on law July 28, 1915.
senting farmers, and who are nothing but
in campaigning for Mr. Hajime Kitai, a Sample Each Free by Post 1
followers of the bureaucracy will never
candidate for th n membership in the Bouse With 32-p. Skin Book. (Soap to cleanse ,

improve the condition of farmers, however of Representatives. and Ointment to heal.) Address post-card
brilliant the speeches they may make at On March 22nd, Mr. Okada wont to for samples: F. Ncwbcryf.'Sons, 27, Char«
tcrhoum Sq., London. Sold everywhere.
the campaign meetings. Mitsuke-machi, Shozuoka to support Mr.
 256 fHE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 21, 19 17
IMPERIAL GARDEN PARTY AT SHINJIKU
ART SMITH TO HERE FLY AT END OF ther will be accorded a warm welcome and:
Most fortunately, the weather cleared MONTH reception throughout Japan. No Ameri-
up Tuesday morning, and the bright and can aviator or aviatrice is indeed more po-
warm Spring sun favoured the success of By way of returning the kindness and pular among the Japanese, for it was he
hospitality shown him by citizens of Tokvo and his display of wonderful performances
the Imperial Cherry Garden Party held
that brough into strong relief m the eyej
Tuesday afternoon at the Imperial Gar- during hi< last visit here, especially when
of the Japanese public the lamentably]
den, bhinjuku. Formerly the Imperial he was unfortunately injured by accident backward state of our aviation
last year,
Cherry Party was held at. the Harna Im- in Sapporo. Mr. Art Smith,
the plucky and th r accident at Sapporo which un-
,

perial Palace, but this year it was held

American aviator who arrived at Yoko doubtedly cost him dear, has made Mr.j
for the first t<me in the Sbinjuku Garden, Smith a more pooula r figure in Japan than
ha ma eary Friday morning, has si j

as the Hania Palace was considered too ever. It is stated that this visit to Japan .

smail 10 accommodate the large number of nified his intention to Mr. Kushibiki, his was opposed by Mr. William Bastar, his
guests invited. The Shrnjuku Garden is manager in the Far East, to mak e a fre< manager m America, who is said to fear
of large area, and studded with old cherry flight fo. the entertainment of citizens the iecurrence of a similar accident in this
country, but despite his repeated advice the
trees which stand along the shore of the upon his
arrival in Tokyo, and with the young
large pund, amidst the ever-greens, and aviato r has not given up th e hope
consent of Mr. Kushibiki th e Imperial Avia- of coming 10 the land of 'he rising sun and
upon the hills covered with shrubbery.
tion Association under the presidency of cherry flowers thinking it hi? duty to reci-
The guests yesterday were given the free- procate
Marquis Okuma has decided to assume the the ho'-p'italitv of th Japanese by
dom of the entire garden, which was gay .riving them a ihow for nothing.
with Spring flowers. entire management for the occasion. This
The garden contains 1,300 cherry trees was announced Wednesday afternoon by
which are all old and magnificent trees, Lieutenant Takagi, standing director of the A HINDU CEREMONY
and in addition over eight hundred cherry Association, before the representatives of
trees of the double-petalled variety have the Tokyo press, and the idea has been hail- On Monday afternoon, writes a correspon-
ibeen recently planted. Yesterday the single- ed as a very befitting lead to a series of per- dent, a very interesting ceremony took place
petalled flowers were past full bloom, bu'ti formances which the Association, we under- in tlie big hall at the residence of Marquis 1

the double-petalled ones were just at stand, has now in contemplation with a Okuma (Waseda) when the Buddha was
the height of beauty. view to awakening the interest of the na- worshipped after the Hindu manner by a
in aviation in which Japan falls so
T.I.M. the Emperor and Empress ta$j tion number of priests of the Nichiren sect and
far behind other countries.
the Imperial Palace at 2.30 in the after- more than a dozen young men of Waseda
It is said that the flight will be made
noon for the Shinjuku Garden, accom- probably University dressed in Hindu garb with four
at the parade ground at Aoyama
panied by Prince Takatsukasa, Lord on the 28th or th 29th inst. and the As- young Japanese girls n the dress of Hindu i
e
ladies.
Chamberlain, General Uchiyama, and sociation has applied to the authorities for
other Court officials. Arriving at the Gar- permission to use; the ground. Mr. Art The ceremony was led by Pundit H. P.
Prof. Takeda of .the
den, Their Majesties were welcomed by Smith will fly in Tokyo only for one day Shastri of India and
Waseda University. Prof. Shaotri sang
T.I.H. Prince Fushimi, Prince ana for which there will be no charge. The jeautiful Sanskrita songs from the vedas in
Princess Xan-in, Prince and Princess Association is now making preparations so
a melodious voice. The girls made offer-
.

Higashifushimi, Prince and Princess Fu- as to make his free flight a big success and
many people, ings of flowers and all sang Sanskrita verses
shimi, Jr., Prince and Princess Kuni, to accommodate as as possible
at the parade ground on that day about in a chorus. Marquis Okuma took consider-
;
Prince and Princess JSTashimoto, Prince
5.000 seats will be prepared along the track able interest in the affair and congratulated
and Princess Asaka, Prince and Princess
fop the. conveni ncp of members of the As- Messrs. Shastri and Takeda.
Higashikuni, and Prince and Princess Ki- sociation and others, it is said. A group photograph was taken in front of
tashirakawa. The arrival of Mr. Art Smith is awaited the house of His Excellency with Pundit
T.I.M. the Emperor and Empress by many Japanese people with keen inter- H. P. Shastri and Mr. Takeda o n either side
granted audience to the guests invited and est and it is expected that he and his mo- of Marquis Okuma.
shook hands with the representatives of
foreign governments. At three o'clock,
T.I.M. the Emperor and Empress pro-
ceeded to the temporary structure especial-
ly erected for the occasion, and there, with
T.I.H. Princes and Princesses, the invited
guests drank to the welfare of their Im-
perial hosts, and the cherry blossoms, the
A Double Safeguard.
symbol of the nation.
When buying Worcestershire Sauce, m m
After the toast T.I.M. the Emperor and
Empress walked through the Garden, ad- always look for the signature in White
A m
miring the double-petalled blossom now in wr
full bloom. At 4.30 Their Majesties left
the Garden for the Imperial Palace.
ft I
Among the three thousand guests in-
vited yesterday were, the representatives wr
of foreign governments with their ladies;
foreign residents and their families; visi-
tors to these shores; Prince Marshal Yama- *B
gata, Admiral Count Togo, Count Tera-
uchi, Marshal Oku, Baron and Baroness
Goto, Admiral and Mrs. Kato, General on the Red label, and see also that the % tt
Oshima, Viscount and Viscountess Moto- name LEA & PERRINS is embossed
m *
no, Mr. and Mrs. Okada, Baron and
in raised letters on the glass bottle.
Baroness Okada, Mr. and Mrs. Nakasho-
ji, Mr. and Mrs. Shoda, Viscount Kato, LEA & PERRINS' label and bottle are copied to such
an extent that these precautions are necessary, in order to ^fc flit
Marquis Hijikata, Baron Hirata, Viscount
Kiyoura, members of the Privy Council, make sure that you are being supplied with the original
and genuine Worcestershire and not one of its many
Admiral Ijuin, Admiral Dewa, General imitations.
Iguehi, Peers, and Government officials.
During the afternoon, the Toyama Mili-
tary Band, and the Court musicians played
^elections.
 UNIVFRSI7Y rr «.UNO!S LIBRARY

JflilXl:
Weekly Editio N
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No. 17]
1: 111. 1 1IK m> AT TUI O.P.O
AS A NBWSPAPIR. TOKYO. APRIL 28, 1917. »H * * tfl * .» »J
Vol. I. XV
The Procurator concerned in the Thayer
The Japan Weekly Mail
WEEKLY EDITION
SKEWS & NOTES Trespass Case has filed an appeal against
the judgment of the Yokohama Chiho Sai-
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. The Nippon Kerosene Oil Company, will
bansho. As may be remembered, Mr. R. H.
celebrate the Thirtieth anniversary of its
Thayer, a teacher of St. Paul's College, To-
establishment on May 5th at the Kokugi-kan
Ryogoku. tyo, was on April 20 sentenced at the Yoko-
THE JAPAN MAIL
hama Chiho Saibansho to a fine. of 20 yen
AND The Ladies Society of Japan for having entered the naval wireless station
Patriotic
THE JAPAN TIMES will hold its 14th general meeting of mem-
in Yokosuka in January last.
IOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS bers at Hibiya park on May 4. The Imperial
Government Railways will issue reduced re-
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50
turn tickets for the benefit of provincial It is reported that the American Govern-
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 members wishing to attend the meeting ment has decided 'to send a military aviation
.

company to Hawaii. The company will be

The total Tokyo station for
receipts at
SUBSCRIPTION RATES twelve months ended in March amounted
sent dirom the army aviation corps at San
Single copies Sen 15 each to 3,021,300 yen, of which the receipts from Diego, Cal. and consists of 145 men. The
„ (back numbers)..Sen 25 each the sale of tickets amounted to 2.641,734 company, it is stated, will have 16 tractor
One month Sen .50 biplanes of a bigger type than usual which,
ven.
Three months ....Yen 1.50
This show3 an increase of 371,316 yen equipped with 400 h.p. engines, will make 75;
Six months Yen 3.00
compared with the fiscal year 1915 and also miles an hour, being capable of a 400-mile
One year Yen 6.00
an increase of 407,312 yen over the estimated continued flight.
figure.

CONTENTS Mr. Jenjuro Horikoshi, head of the Hori-

257 The Chinese General Chamber of Com- koshi Shokai at Tsukiji, Kyobashi, has
News and Notes
merce has petitioned the Waichiaopu rto been decorated with a Blue Ribbon Medal
Latest Election Returns 258 protest against 'th ft prohibition of the import by the Bureau of Decorations in recogni-
of Chinese tea into Great Britain. The tion of his long-continued services for the
fferauchi Ministry Gain Easy Victory 259
Chamber's great argument is that as China encouragement of industries and the pro-
Japan and Manila Drawing Closer is consuming large quantities of British Mr. Horikoshi
motion of foreign trade.
goods of all kinds, it is unfair that there visited America some years; ago and paved
Also •• 260
should be any embargo on her produce. the way for the exportation of J apanese
Sino-Japanese Amity is Fast Impxove- Th<» argument, as it stands, is not without handkerchiefs and silk er§pe to the United
reason, remarks the "N.-C. Daily News." States. After his return from the States
ing 260
he encouraged the improvement of figured
The European War 261 According to a Peking telegram, to Chin- mats, habutae and cotton crepes so as to
ese newspapers, the Inspector-General of secure a larger market for them in America
America and the Allies 264
Customs, has telegraphed instructions to all and elsewhere. He started the Horikoshi
Russia Will Not Make Any Separate German Commissioners recommending i)hem Shokai in 1893, which now enjoys an ex-
Peace 265 to apply fo r a year's leave of absence dur cellent reputation.
iine which they will draw full salary. No
Latest News From the Russian Capital 265 definite arrangement, it is said, has yet been
Sentence was pronounced at the Yoko-
arrived a* regarding Deputy Commissioners
Vise. Chinda Replies to Speech of Wel- hama District Court, on the 20tii,
and other indoor and outdoor members of
come the Customs of German nationality. on Mr. Ralph Hoyt Thayer, a teacher of
266
St. Paul's College, Tsukiji, who was ar-
British and French Journals Sing the rested and sent for trial at the Yokohama
If learned that the educational au
is
Court on a charge of having violated the
Praises of Japan 266 thorities are considering means to givn
law for the protection of military secrets
[President of China Takes Strong Ac- satisfactory education to orphans. Underby entry on January 17 of the compound
protection at orphanages in the country, of the naval wireless station at Kusunoki-
tion 267
Ihey are excepted from the compulsory vama. Yokosuka, which belongs to the for-
Present Political Situation in China 267 education now-a-days fcr various reason?,tified zone of the Yokosuka naval station.
Chief Judge Jimbo, who presided, in de-
Szechuan and Yunnan Troops Come while the ordinary elementary school
to livering judgment, said that the finding of
course extending over six years is com-
Blows the Court was that accused had commit-
268 pulsory for other children. It is expected
ted trespass on the date and at th e place
Voices of the Press 269 that, the Educational Department in con- named, but that there was no evidence to
sultation with the Home Department wU show that he had done so with felonous
(Friendly Talks at English Club .... 270
devise some proper measures for their intent. H
t was mulcted in a fine of twenty-
Mr. Lindsay 'Russell Guestt of Japanese 271 education in the near future. ven.
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258 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, April, 28, 1917

LATEST ELECTION RETURNS ma (Kenseikai) 2,859 votes; Yuji Koda- Makino (Kokuminto) 3,081 votes; Yo s hi-
ma (Neutral) 2,706 votes. yemon Nagata (Kenseikai) 3.019 votes:
Yeikichi Hikita (Seiyukai) 2*,812 votes
The complete report of the result of the Chiba-ken: ten members, Somei Uzawa \

Mototaro Onaga (Kenseikai) 2,581 yotes;

election in suburban districts, compiled by (Seiyukai) 4,124 votes; Shoichiro Yoshi- Katsntaro
Mat-suoka
1

(Kenseikai) 2,bUS
uye (Seiyukai) 3,777 votes; Masajiro Ki- votes.
the Department of Home Affairs is as
mura (Seiyukai) 3,586 votes; Kazutomo Nagano-ken: nine members, Heikicbi
follows.
Beki (Kenseikai) 3,167 votes; Giichi Ogawa (Seiyukai) 4,554 votes; Uehuji
Tokyo-fu; members, Seinen Taka-
five Tsuda (Neutral) 3,258 votes TJbachi Uza- Ninamizawa (Seiyukai) 4,158 votes; Bau-
;

gi (Kenseikai) 4,206 votes; Kihichi wa (Kenseikai) 3,282 votes; Buntaro taro Odagiri (Seiyukai) 3,910 votes; Moto-
Akimoto (Seiyukai), 2,792 votes; Yonezo Kashiwabara (Kokuminto) 3,177 votes; laro Orihava (Kenseikai) 3,816 votes; Seiji
Mayedla (Seiyukai) 2,665 votes; Tsune- Kei Isono (Seiyukai) 3,140 votes; Kiitsu Momose (Seiyukai) 3,817 votes; Zensuke
yemon Murano (Seiyukai), 2,509 votes; Kase (Neutral) 2,421 votes; Seizaburo Kudo (Seiyukai) 3,681 votes; Jiro Okabe
Tsuehiya (Neutral) 2,410 votes. Kenseikai) 3,432 votes; Hideo Higuchi
i
Shogen Urusbi (Seiyukai), 2,493 votes.
Kenseikai) 3,429 votes: STetsujiro CvefiaTa
Kyoto-fu five members, Chokuon Kata-
: Yebaragi-ken nine members, Jun-ichiro :
'
( Kokuminto) 3,429 votes.
oka (Kenseikai), 4,002 votes; Momozo Otsu (Kenseikai) 4,228 votes; Sbo Ne- Miyagi-ken: six members, Tosuke Ko-
Nagata (Seiyukai) 3,741 votes; Takuo mr to (Seiyukai) 4,223 vot.-s; K'bielu Ko- yama (Kenseikai) 2,334 votes; Jiro Saito
Makiya (Neutral) 3,461 votes; Yasuno- kubo (Seiyukai) 3,685 votes; Itsuzo Mi- (Seiyukai) 2,308 votes; Kitaro Sawa (Sei-
suke Kawasaki (Kenseikai) 2,800 votes yamoto (Seiyukai) 3,404 votes; Hama- yukai) 2,285 votes; Tanemasa Watari
fSkun-ichi Yamaguchi (Kenseikai) 2,635 goro Omi (Seiyukai) 3,267 votes; Chozo (Kenseikai) 2,149 votesi; Ikunosuke Fuji-
votes. Suzuki (Seiyukai) 3,015 votes; Seigi Ko- sawa (Keiseikai) 1,948 votes; Kyokichi
Osaka-fu: six members, Seido Takama- no (Kenseikai) 2,820 votes; Shujiro Ha- Yendo (Seiyukai) 1,858 votes.
tsu (Kokuminto) 2,936 votes; Man-itsui ra (Kenseikai) 2,775 votes; Jun Kawa- Fukusbima-ken eight members, Hiro- :

naka Kono (Kenseikai) 4,435 votes; Zenbei

Tanaka (Kenseikai) 2,866 votes; Masa- mura (Kensei-kai) 2,340 votes.
Horikin (Seiyukai) 3.652 votes; Sokichi
jiro Katagi (Kenseikai) 2,712 votes Tochigi-ken: six members, Sennosuke Yada (Seiyukai) 3,615 votes; Tatsuji
Hyakusuke Ihara (Kenseikai) 2,431 votes Yokota (Seiyukai) 4,330 votes, Kuno To-
;>
Kondo (Kokuminto) )3.438 votes: lichim
Yasufcaro Motode (Neutral) 2,325 votes; ganai (Kenseikai) 3,306 votes; Chimpei Takaoka (Seiyukai) 3,278 votes; Bungoro
Hideji Mori (Kenseikai) 2,225 votes. Watanabe (Seiyukai) 2,983 votes; Jun- Ishii (Seiyukai) 2-895 vote's; Seiju Hanya
Kauagawa-ken: six members, Hachiro- nosuke Tamura (Seiyukai) 2,981 votes; (Knseikai) 2.798 votes: Matsuo Hirajirna
yemon Koshiro (Neutral) 2,336 votes, Ma- Kohei Takata (Seiyukai) 2,476 votes; 'Kenseikai) 2,780 votes.
fa jiro Koizumi (Kenseikai) 2,325 votes; Genzo Ishikawa (Neutral) Iwate-ken : five members, Kataro Taka-
2,399 votes.
Kasaku Toi (Kenseikai) 2,256 votes; hashi (Seiyukai) 3,115 votes Yoshiji Kudo ;

Nara-ken: four members, Itsuro Yagi (Seiyukai) 2,898 votes; Gunnosuke Tanase
Hikosaku Akao (Seiyukai) 2,163 votes; Ko-
(Seiyukai) 3,440 votes; Umejiro Naka- (Kenseikai) 2,751 votes; Tokusaburo Abe
kichi Matsumoio (Neutral) 2,034 votes;
yama (Kokuminto) 2,883 votes; Kinzo (Seiyukai) 2.354 votes; Seiji Kawamuia
Kinnosuke Nakagawa (Neutral) 2,023
Imamura (Kokuminto) 2,846 votes; Cho- (Kense kai) 2,107 votes.
votes.
kyu Uwajima (Kenseikai) 2,648 votes. Aomori-ken four members, Bunshiro :

Ilyogo-ken eleven members, Gonta Doi

:
Narumi (Seiyukai) 2,870 votes; Jisaburo
Miye-ken seven members, Bunyei Ama- :
Kokuminto) 5,154 votes; Chuji Shimo- Nomura (Seiyukai) 2-735 votes; Ryoichi
haru (Seiyukai) 5,810 votes; Yukio Ozaki
oka (Kenseikai) 4,794 votes; Kihichiro Kikuehi (Kenseikai) 2,626 votes; Muchio
(Kenseikai) 5,252 votes; Kunimatsu Ha-
Kawaguchi (Kokuminto) 4,607 votes; Abe (Seiyukai) 2,563 votes.
mada (Kokuminto) 4,468 votes; Kaheiji
Kotaro Nakagawa (Kokuminto) 4,194 Yamagata-ken six members. Tatsuji :

Kobayaski (Kenseikai) 4,429 votes; Ya-

votes; Koshi Yokota (Kenseikai) 3,658 Takahashi (Seiyukai) 3,581 votes; Kiiehi
sunojo Tsukuda (Kokuminto) 4,050 votes;
votes; Uichiro Hirooka (Seiyukai) 3,578 Saito (Seiyukai") 3,413 votes; Naota Ku-
Yoshiya Horikawa (Kokuminto) 3,677 votes; magai (Seiyukai) 3,468 votes; Tomoya Ito
votes; Takao Saito (Kenseikai) 3,552
Ko Kawasaki (Kenseikai) 3,630 votes. (Kokuminto) 3.350 vo^es; Goro Oishi
votes; Kenkicbi Odera (Kenseikai) 3,508
Aichi-ken: eleven members, Masao TaJ (Seiyukai) 3.230 votes; Yari SeikHiara
votes; Seitaro Karahata (Kenseikai)
ki (Seiyukai) 4,434 votes; Ichitaro Shi- (Kenseikai) 2,989 votes.
3,214 votes; Shozo Masaki (Kenseikai) mizu (Seiyukai)
3,702 votes; Ichitaro Mi- Akita-kcn: six members, Kameji Ikeda
3,140 votes; Seiji Matsumoto (Neutral) Wa (Seiyukai) 3,687 votes; On Kovama . (Seiyukai) 2-667 votes'; Seibei Sakakida
3,115 votes. (Seiyukai) 3,488 votes; Kiroku Okuchi (Seiyukai) 2,601 votes; Uichiro Saito (Ken-
Nagasaki-ken six members, Kizo Ha- (Kokuminto) 3,404 votes; Kan Hibino
:
seikai) 2,566 votes; Chuji Machida (Ken-
shimoto (Kenseikai) 2,143 votes; Koza (Kensekai) 3.274 votes; Kiritsu Tana- 'pikai) 2 267 votes; Motokicbi Takahashi
Makiyama (Seiyukai) 1,987 votes; Man- ka (Kenseikai) 3,023 votes; Mikinosuke (Seiyukai) 2,158 votes; Hiotaro Soveda
jiro Nakakura (Seiyukai) 1,985 votes; Okurnuro 'Seivukai) 2,991 votes; MosuiK (Keiveikai) 1,963. votes.
Yuyo Norimoto (Seiyu-kai) 1812 votes; Horio (Neutral) 2,933 votes; Kumaji Fukui-ken: four members, Kuhei Yana-
Tsuneyuki Honda (Kenseikai) 1,787 Oshima (Seiyukai) 2,787 votes: Kura- gihara (Seiyukai) 4,008 votes; Goyemon
votes; Tetsuo Usui (Neutral) 1-736 votes., jiro Suzuoki (Kenseikai) 2,762 votes. Kumagai (Seivukai) 3,416 votes; Toshiro
Tsushima one member, Toranosuke Yokoi (Neutral) 2,618 votes; Hichihei Ima-
:
Sbizuoka-ken nine members, Haiime .-

Akita (Neutral) 353 votes. mura (Kenseikai) 2,523 votes.

Kitai (Seiyukai) 3,484 votes; Kun Iwasaki
Ishikawa-ken Hyogoro five members-
twelve members, Toma (Seiyukai") 3,333 votes; Kintaro Sei (Seiyu-
:

Niigata-ken :

Sakunv (Kenseikai) 3,413 Maida votes; Jo

Kusumi (Kenseikai) 3,658 votes; Kuma- kai) 3,275 votes: Sakutaro Koizumi fSej- Junpei Asano
(Seivukai) 2.986 votes;
icki Tanabc (Seiyu-kai) 3,466 votes; Koi vnkai) 3,125 votps: Kan jit Kiga OSeiyu
(Kenseikai) 2,859 votes: Kanjin Tomizu
Takahashi (Seiyu-kai) 3,200 votes Toyojiro kai) 2,783 votes; Gohei Matsuura (Seiyu- Mshimura
;
(Seiyukai) 2,843 votes; Masanori
Maruyama (Seiyukai) 3,037 votes; Jun- kai) 2.760 votes; Totaro Sugiyam a (Ken- (Seiyukai) 2,807 votes.
saku Takatori (Seiyukai) 3,020 vote*; seikai) 2,590 votes; Fujiya Suzuki (Ken- Tottor-ken three members, Motosada
:

Koji Noguchi (Kokuminto) 2,949 votes; seikai) 2,576 votes; Sadakichi Kato (Ken- Zumoto (Neutral) 2 834 votes; Kamezo
Kan-iehi Otake (Kenseikai) 2,830 votes; seikai) 2,475 votes. Okudn (Seiyukai) 2.815 votes; Ryuzo Oku-
Sbohei Sakurai (Kenseikai) 2,744 votes; Yanianashi-ken four men. Kotaro Mo-
•
da (Keaseikai) 2,554 votes.
Yosbiyuki Makiguchi (Kenseikai) 2,724 chizuki (Kenseikai) 2,245 votes; Toyotaro Shimane-ken fivemembers. Ryukei :

FCa/wanish; 'Kenseikai) 1.966 votes: Chuye- Tsunematsu (Sen^ukai) 3-778 votes; Kyu-
votes; Kyotei Takemura (Kenseikai)
111011 Ikuhara (Seivukai) 1,840 votes; IJcha iiro Takahashi (Kenseikai) 2.695 votes:
2,634 votes; Jin-ichiro Sakaguchi (Ken-
Ushida (Seiyukai) 1,733 votes. Kurajiro Osrawa (Seiyukai) 2.501 votes:
seikai) 2,537 votes; Sagaichiro Maruyama
Rhiga-ken, five members,- Zensuk^ Fujii
TosKo Shimada ('Seivnkai) 2.427 votes:
(Seiyukai) 2,524 votes.
(Knknminto) 6.317 votes: Yojir" Yo^hida Kokie^; T^hid-, ''Kpn^eikai) 2.348 votes.
Sado: one member, Teijiro Yamamoto
'Neutral) 5.743 votes: Kili.i Nakamura Oki one m ember, K'yoshi Yoshikawa :

(Seiyukai) 1,694 votes. (Poivuka') 5-122 votes: Nasrao Morbi/.uki l,

Neutral ^ 113 votes.
Gumma-ken six members. Kinkichi Mu-
:
fKnkummto) 5-358 votes- Kemosuke Tno- Okayama-ken eierht members. Ki Tnukai :

to (Seiyukai) 4,053 votes; Tatsusaku Ta- 'Pi'ivnkai 4.783 votes.

) (KokumiT tn 4 205 vot^ Gentnro Tnukai
l
,
i

jima (Neutral) 3,524 votes; Imasuke Gifu-ken: seven members, Keimi Fu- ^Koknminto'i 4.058 vote Yuzo Takado ;

imai (Seiyukai) 3.336 votes; Toshio Sai- tuv- ('Kenseikai) 3^240 votes: Buniclv Sa- (Kokum
uto 4.043 vol.^: Tanjiro * Nishi-
: ,
i

fo (Seiyukai) 3,238 votes; Saburo Hom- saki (Sei3Tikai) 3,173 votes: Tetsukuro mura (Kolaiminto) 3.958 vote= Kan-iehiro :
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April 28, 1917J IHK JAl'AN WEKKLY MAIL

Ishifcuro (Neutral) 3,562 votes; Mozaye (Kenseikai) ;!,l!>;; voles; Takeo Gyo'toku
Kobashi (Kdkuminto) 3,488 votes; Sabiuo (Kenseikai)
TERADCHI MINISTRY GAIN EASY
3,405 votes; Zentaro wrasa I

Fukui (Seivukai) 3,430 vods; Kinya Saka- (Kenseikai) 3,313 votes; Tafsuki Oka
(Ken- VICTORY
moto (Kokuminto) .'5,237 votes. seikai) 3,279 votes; Iwahiko ilirayania
Hiroshima-ken: ten members, Goro Ara- Kenseikai) 3,221 votes. (
The Bweeping victory f &e Terauchi
gawa (!Kensei-kai) 3,088 voles; Takuzo
Miyazaki-ken four memberai, Yoicbi Na- Alimtrtry in the I'arliuiiicnlury general Sec-
:

Hanai (Neutral) 2,844 voltes; Korefchiro 1

Ssnuinc (Seiyukai) 2,513 votes; Kageyuki tion for the mcmbira of th Bouse
fftforimoto (Neutral) 2,353 votes; Keisuke e of Re
Hida (Neutral) 2,380 voles; Yosaburo Ma- pregentatives which wa, already fore-
Mochizuki (Seiyukai) 2.331 votes; Kaku-j
tsuura (Neutral) 2,317 votes; Gunkichi Jin shadowed on th 21i by the returns Eirom
goro Inouye (Seiyukai) 2,312 votes; Cliuj 1

(Seiyukai) 2,315 votes. Lho majority of the electoral district-; was

-Yoshida (Neutral) 2,191 votes; Shoiehij
Kagoehima-ken completely confirmed late .Monday night. Tha
Sando (Kenseikai) 2,070 votes; Kintaro seven members, Shuivj
1
:

.retuwtt from fyhe country were fully nnown

Yokoyama (Kenseikai) 1,963 votes; Bompeil Nishimura (Seiyukai) 1,772 votes; Ryo Monday night
j

Hagi at la-,, according to which-

Yuasa (Kokuminto) 1,853 votes; Yofuj (Seiyukai) 1,682 votes; Yoshi.kuina
Hie ivcnsei-kai- the l.-a.ln,... opposition pari
Tomishima (Seiyukai) 1.673 votes. Kodama (Seiyukai) l,6i>t votes; Chokyu led by Viscount y
Kato, which lost in the
Kamikawa (Seiyukai) 1.641 voltes; Fuji'ii'ko
Yamaguchi-ken
!

seven members, Ikuzo

; urban campaigns has be n again defeated
Shijime (Seiyukai) I 1,511 votes; Einoshio
Oka (Seiyukai) 4,557 voltes; Seiji Yamane irrevocably, despite the rather optimistic
Okuda (Seiyukai) 1,51.1 votes; Seiyo Na-
(Neutral) 2,715 voles; Yusaku Watanab" j
view held by the party Ladera that the re-
kamura. I
(Neutral) 1,497 votes.
(Seiyukai) 2,632 votes; Seiicbi Iida (Neu- in ins from the country wuro likely to be
tral) 2,309 votes Tat sub iko Miya (Neutral) Kinawa-ken two members, Tomokore Go- larger tha T those fo th Seiyu-kai.
;
:
r e and ,

8,057 votes: Keiicb Kondo (Neutral) 2,019 toku (Kenseikai) 1,215 votes: Ichiro Ganyo- the victory f he
i pro-Government candi- ,
I

vole<; Telsuo Misumi (Kenseikai) 2,010

kora (Neutral) 1,196 votes. dates in th-J country wa s conspicuous n its i

votes. Sapporo: one member, Takeshi Azuma, decisiveness. The classification of the
Wakayama-ken : five members, Keijiro (Seiyukai) 1,(196 votes. elected M.P.'s is as follows:
Nakamura (Seiyukai) 2,698 votes; Toyo- Hakodate one member, Saburoyemon : Pro-Goveinment
kicbi Sumida (Seiyukai) 2.571 vttes; Kuni- Yoshida (Neutral) 706 votes. Seiyu-kai \ 164
suke Okazaki (Seiyukai) 2.520 votes; Ryo- Nemuro one member, Niro Koike (Ken- : Independent 49
taro Kodama (Seiyukai) 2,507 votes; Torazo seikai) 983 votes.
Mayekawa (Kokuminto) 2,150 votes. Oshima: one member, Tameyoshi Hayashi Total 213
Tokushima-ken five members, Hajimo (Seiyukai) 448 votes.
:
Anti-Government
Matsushima (Neutral) 3,333 votes.; Wahei Kensei-kai 120
Ikuda (Seiyukai) 2,473 votes; Sei Akita Kokuminto , 36
(Neutral) 2,392 votes; Kangoro Banto EXTRA SESSION OF DIET Independent 12
(Seiyukai) 2,158 votes; Tokusaburo Kawa-
mada (Neutral) 1,817 votes. Total 168
Kagawa-ken : members, Chuzo Mitsu-
five
At the cabinet meeJting held yesterdav, it The above table shows that th e Govern-
chi (Seiyukai) 2,199 votes Wa Konishi (Ke-
was decided that the extra session of the ment supporters lead by
; a- majority of 45,
Diet will be opened in Tokyo from June to
nseikai) 2,180 votes; Morijiro Obayashi the surprise of both the government and
(Neutral) 1,963 votes; Santoku Matsuda 21st, and within a few days, the Imperial the Opposition, for the latter asserted that
order summoning the members of the both their suppo iters would
(Kenseikai,) 1,856 votes; Kiroku Hayasbi have a majority of
(Neutral) 1,806 votes. Houses will be issued. 40 at best, while the latier insisted that the
lit. is still unknown how
the extra session margin of their defeat if it might come
Yehime-ken, members, Koichiro
seven
will fare. It
generally believed that the
is would he very small, and the Kensei-kai
Matsumura (Kokuminto) 2,625 votes: Tetsu-
session will smoothly pass the budget, and leaders predicted that despite the party's
ta Kawakami
(Seiyukai) 2,434 votes; Yei-
defeat in the urban districts it alone was
will not be in session long. However, the
shin Narita (Seiyukai) 2,286 votes; Hisatsu-
defeated Kenseikai and the Kokuminto might sure to win at least 140 seats.
na Furuya (Seiyukai) 2,177 votes; Tokiehi
try to prevent the smooth proceedings a.t the It must be noted that when the House of
Masao (Seiyukai) 2,147 votes; Seinen Pujino
(Seiyukai) 2,026 votes; Hogi Oshikawa extra session. Representatives was dissolved a few months
(Kenseikai) 2,018 votes. ago for the general election, the classifica-
Kochi-ken: five members,, Mteitaro Toke-'l
tion for the members was as follows, the

tichi (Seiyukai) 2,525 votes; Naoji Shira-

WARNING TO MARINERS Kensei-kai having the absolute majority.
ishi (Seiyukai) 2,305 votes; Mitsugu Sen- Kensei-kai 198
goku (Kenseikai) 2,289 votes; Kojiro Tomi- Seiyu-kai , Ill
Rear-Admiral Nunome, Chief of the,
ta (Kenseikai) 2,141 votes; Kantaro Ishi- Hydrographical Kokuminto. 28
Department, issued a noti-
moto (Kenseikai) 2,023 votes. Independent 44
fication on the 20th to the effect that the light
Fukuoka-ken: ten members, Kanokichi of the lighthouses' in Of these 44 Independent members, how-
the ports of British
Akama (Seiyukai) 3,758 votes; Yozo Oucbi North Borneo will be occasionally extin- ever, 15 were against the Terauchi Gov-
(Kokuminto) 3,415 votes; Jirosaku Kura guished without any previous notification ernment, so that the anti-Government mem-
uchi (Seiyukai) 3,414 votes; TJtaro Noda and that commanders of steamers and other bers had a lead over the Government sup-
(Seiyukai) 3,375 votes; Hanzo Yamanouchi vessels entering those ports must take care porters by a majority f 101. The scale has ,

(Seiyukai) 3,380 votes; Seiryu Yoshiwara to make The been turned now in the opposite direction
ort during daytime only. t.

(Seiyukai) 3,112 votes; Arajiro Kawananu following notifications were simultaneous- by the issue of the election. The Terauchi
(Kenseikai) 3,061 votes; Seizo Sasaki (Ken- ly issued by the Chief of the Hydrographi- Cabinet dissolved the House of Representa-
seikai) 3,018 votes; Seiji Morita (Seiyu- cal Department: tives and that wa s not without avail to the
kai) 2,913 votes; Tsunetaro Yamaguchi (Sei-
Notice is given hereby that the American
ministry.
yukai) 2,795 votes. governor-general f the Philippines, under The distribution of the pro and anti-gov-
Oita-ken: six members, Hajime Motoda date of April 7, issued a notification pro- ernment members of the neW House of Re-
(Seiyukai) 4,138 votes; Genji Matsuda (Sei- hibiting the entry and navigation of ves- presentatives is made as follows
yukai) 4,116 votes; Fusajiro Ichinomiya sels in the Bay of Manila; also tha* the Kensei- Seiyu Koku- Independent
i(Seiyukai) 4,096 votes; Kenjiro Kinoshita Commander-in-Chief of the American Asia- kai kai minto Anti-gov. Pro-go.
'(Kenseikai) 3,503 votes; Kyosuke Tsuauye tic Squadron issued, under date of April 9, Tokyo . . 5 6
'(Kenseikai) 3,284 votes; Katsundo Mino- a notification prohibiting the entry of ves- Kyoto . . 4 1
ura (Kenseikai) 3,209 votes. sels to Subick Gulf from the necessity of Osaka . . 5
Saga-ken: five members, Matahachi Ishi- the defense of the place. The Amerie ;n Kanagaw ri
3 2
kawa (Kenseikai) 4,886 votes; Mosuke Customs notification issued under date of Hyogo • • 7 2
Kawahara (Seiyukai) 1,101 votes; Takuichi April 7 relating to the prohibition of the Nagasaki 2 3 .1
Nanri (Seiyukai) 3.929 votes; Kiyotaro entry of vessels to Cebu Port during night Niigata • • 6 7
Ihara (Kenseikai) 3,493 votes; Yeitaro Nishi hours states, that no vessels can enter or Saitama . 3 6
(Keiseikai) 3,326 votes. pass through the north channel of the port Gumma . . 1 4
Kumanoto-ken: eight members, Yoshio of Cebu between the hours from sunset to Chiba . 2 4
Ijima (Seiyukai) 3,869 votes; Juyei Harada sunrise. The prohibited zone of the chan- I

Tochigi. . . 4 6
'(Seiyukai) 3,862 votes; Tetsuzo Yeto nel is between tbe Opon lighthouse (blue Yebaragi . . 2 3
y

(
Seiyukai) 3,678 votes; Kenzo Adachi light) and' the San Pedro lighthouse. Nara . . 1 1
 ...... — 7

26o THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL April 28, 19 1

Miye . . 3 1 JAPAN AND MANILA DRAWING CLOSER ALSO

Aichi . . 5 6 SINO-JAPANESE AMITY IS FAST
Shizuoka. 3 6 IMPROVING
Yamanashi % 2 The Philippines Government is taking
Shiga . 2 deep interest in the coming Oriental Olym-
Gifu .... 4 pic Games to b e held at Tokyo in May, and The Peking "Daily News" April 19
2 f

Nagano . 3 6 the government has appropriated 15,000 had to say m its editorial much about
Miyagi 3 . . 4 yen towards the expense for the participa- Japan's attitude of late towards China, The
Fukushirna 3 4 1 — tion of the Philippines athletes.
substance cf the editorial as it was received
Iwate 2 4 Furthermore a recent report from Manila
states that a large number of Filipinos here on the 20th is as follows:
Aomori . 1 5 in-
Akita 3 4 tend to visit Japan during th Games, Chinese Japanese relations have improv-
. .
e and
Yamagata 1 6 the government will despatch the steamer ed lately a nd the sincere mode
Fukui — 1 2
I
of welcome
Ishikawa 2 4
Toy am a . 3 4 Filipinos to Japan. The party will be ister of Communications testifies to the good
i

n headed by Mr. Manuel L. Queson, Presi- will cheiished by the Government and peo-
ottori . . 2 1 1 J
'

Shimane 3 3 dent of the Senate and the leading states- ple of Japan towards
. 1 China. We attribute
)kay?ma. -
1 1 man of the Philippines, and Mr. H. L. this phenomenon
to th e Japanese states-
Hiroshima 4 2 3 Hershy, Private Secretary to the Governor-
General of the Philippines will also join th
men's having come to fc.ee the necessity of
Yamaguehi 1 2 5 e co-operation
Wakayama party. between China and Japan.
4 >,

The national aspirations, the geographical

Tokushima 1 2 3 believed that the party of leading
It is
and racial relations, and the common
Kagawa . 4 1 2 Filipinos who will come to Japan during in-
terests of the two peoples ought
Yehimg . . 1 5 1 the Olympic Games, intends not only to go to foster
friendship, not discord, between China and
Kochi 3 2 sight-seeing through Japan, but also
—
. .

Japan. China's resources of wealth are

Fukuoka. 2 9 1 to investigate the political, and economical
unlimited, and, if properly developed, the
Oita .... 3 3 conditions in Japan in order to obtain any
future is full of promise and numerous in-
Saga 4 2 possible information to aid the development
dustries and enterprises are bound to pro-
Kumamoto 6 3 of th Islands.
Miyazaki .
-
2
fi

Mr. Manuel L. Queson, the head of the

sper. We hope that Japan, seeing the futil-
Kagoshima 7 coming party, is well known as the leading ity of the policy of aggrandizement and
military conquest, will utilize the industrial
Okinawa. statesman of the Philippines a nd he was
—
.

Hokkaido 9 instrumental in passing the Jones Bill last materials and mineral pioducts of China
fall. With the enactment of the constitu- through a co-operation with this country.
Total— 121 159 36 10 54 tion, the entire members of the Senate and The times hag outlived the age of
Looking over the result of the recenti House of Representatives are now Filipinos, military conquest. The manifesto of the
election compared with the parties before and also natives are appointed for the posi- Russian Provisional Government makes
clear the tendency, the world over, which
the dissolution in January, it shows that tion of the head of various departments of
has assumed a fundamentally different as-
the Kenseikai igainedl one member in Tot- .the Government. Thus under the guidance
of the Ignited States Government, the pect
from that of ten years ago. To the
tori, bur! in Shiga, Okayama, Wakayama, nation founded on the people's will, what
Philippine Islands are now beginning to
Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, the is the value of the control over other na-
have perfect s elf governmest.
Kenseikai did not have any member elect-
Recently the trade between Japan and the tions ? The conquered people. a t th e bottom
ed. In Aichi the Kenseika lost five mem-
Philippine? Islands has greatly increased, of their hearts, never submit to the con-
bers, in Gumma, Hiroshima and! Yama-
and the visit of Mr. Queson and other lead- queror. We notice, in the light of Japan's
guehi, four members each, and in Kana- ing citizens of the islands at this moment attitude of late, that the fair and foresight-
gawa, Chiba, Ebaraki, Miye, Nagano, Mi- will further stimulate the development of ed statesmen of Japan have awakened to
yagh Yehime and Fukuoka prefectures, the better commercial relations between the fact that the principle of military con-
three members each. In many other Pre- Japan and the Philippines. Not only has quest is an anachronism. To win the fa-
fectures -ihe Kenseikai failed! to elect the the amount of trade increased, but the num- vour of China will be far more significant
same number of members as the party had ber of Japanese settling in the Philippines to Japan, we advise, rathe/ than to occupy
has also increased rapidly. the territorv of China. No occupation per-
before the dissolution.
Before the war, the export of Japanese manently lasts, but the development of
On the contrary, the Seiyukai met suc- commercial relations will bestow a mutual
cess all over the -country.
1
It lost entirely
products to the Philippines was only six
welfare on the two countries. If Japan
in Osaka and Okinawa, but succeeded to million yen a year, but last year it in-
creased to ten millions, and the import of aspires to become a great nat on, it will do
have wo members from Yamaguehi. throe well for her to pr""sue that end through
from Shimane and one each from Miye sugar and hemp from the Philippines has
also increased to ten million yen a year. On
peaceful not military, means.
and Okayama, despite the fact that in all The miserable situation of Germany is a
Mindanao Island, over two thousand Jap-
these Prefectures the party did' not have
anese are now engaged in the cultivation
living lesson to progressive nations. We
any member at the last election. In Yeba- of hemp. heartily welcome the friendly feeling the
ragi, the party gained four members, and Recently almost one thousand Japanese people and statesmen of Japan are mani-
three members each in Aichi, Miyagi. Ya- are yearly entering the Philippine islands, festing towards China.
magata and Akita. It only lost one mem- and as the land is rich, there is a good future
ber in Tottori. On the whole the Seiyu- there for Japanese labourers and capitalists. VISCOUNT AK/MOTO DEAD
kai gained one member per each prefec- In view of these commercial and other
ture. between Japan and the Philip- relations
Viscount Okitomo Akimoto. former feu-
The Kokuminto an unexpected suc-
the Japanese authorities and busi- dal lord of the clan of Tatebayashi, who
had. pines,
cess, and the total number of the members nessmen welcome the coming of Mr. Queson has been suffering from catarrh for some
was increased from twenty-nine to thirty- and other citizens, confident that their visit time past, died Monday morning at the
1

will strengthen the friendly tie between the age of sixty-one. The deceased Viscount
six.
Of the Independent members, those two islands and develop better commercial was secretary in the Japanese Legation in
1 elation?.
against the Government have not changed, Paris in 1883, which post he resigned in
1884 and went to Germany to study poli-
but the pro-Government independents have
tics. Created Viscount in 1885 he re-en-
greatly increased, and it is reported that Seiyukai, and also between the Seiyukai
1

tered the diplomatic serv'ce and in 1892

the increase of the pro-Government inde- and the Kokuminto, are regarded to be was appointed Minister Resident under the
pendent members was due to the influence interesting in future.1
late Count Mutsu. the then Foreign Min-
of the Government in the politics. ^cording to the opinions of the poli- ister, from which post he was afterward
'

The Seiyukai and' the Government scor- ticians well versed in the political situa- promoted to Minister Plenipotentiary and
+
ed the expected success, but as the Seiyu- ihn. the result of the election will not stationed in London. In recent vears he
kai now has more members than the Ken- b'ing peace to the nolitical circle, and on took an active part ji politic^ as a member
will be the cause of the of the Seiyukai at the time the party wm
seikai and the Kokuminto combined, the the fontrarv it
relation between the Government and' the fn disturbance. under the leadership of the late Prince Ito.
 April 28, 1^17] THE JAt'vvN WEEKLY MAJL 'V- bh\'\.[l<tytt«l 261

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT and also the woods to the east, capturing amount of material, ready
^

to replace the
1 400 prisoners. The enemy has withdrawn batteries that might
j
be destroyed by the
kokusai-bkutbb '" s lUav .v and field nrtilh r.y to the rear. French guns was on the
'
spot.
. ..
rpi
Nevertheless- We captured 12 guns and a Whe„ the assault began the French ear-
London, April 10.— ±he Jjronch com- considerable quantity of machine-guns and ned the whole of (In- enemy lirsl
line ,,n
mumque reads: "On luosday, in an ex- numerous trench engines. W
have tak-n the left between Soissons
(!
nd Ordanne. In
tended action east of Rheinis, we attacked M.O(H) prisoners since April 16." the centro they not only took the first posi-
;i

the German lines between Prunay and the The Brit Hi forces have seized 227 gnus tion between Craonne and Vellcauxbois,
but
St. llilaire to St Soupplet Road. On a nee April 9.
;
The weather continues most also pushed on to the second line. On the
front of 15 kilometers, wo carried the "poisonous." Nevertheless on April 17, the right the result was equally brilliant
,nd ;

whole of the first German position, push- British advanced between Giouzeancourt and further still to the right of
Loivro and
ing beyond it south of Movouvillers. Villeret and also pushed on south of Lagni- Coney the two positions covering
Brimdnt-
Here, in a brilliant assault, we conquered court. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig fert were carried and pushed forward as
also reports progress south-eastward and •far as the Aisne Canal.
tne enemv line for an extern, ofc n"
1 -i

-it 11 kilo-!
1

„x
eastwardj » -r, i_
of Epehy.
m i
The 1
capture e \- w
of Villers
,

meters, including
1 iTT, . 1 The number bf prisoners and the enor-
the solidly organized 'n.„:n„:_ ; tj^.-^t „•_
Gaillain improved ,1..
the British position in mous quantity of material captured show
heights from Mount Comillet to east of
the neighbourhood of Lagnicourt. Rain is the importance of the success won within
Vandivincourt.
still falling. a few hours despite the unfavourable wea-
"Further east, a spirited action resulted
ther, battering rain hampering
KOKUSAI-HAVAS aviation
in the capture of Anberive and the power-
18.— The battle of Cham- and the artillery.
Paris, April
fully fortified salient formed by the Ger- It is noteworthy also
pagne widened yesterday in &pite of violent that while the
man line around the village, extending rain and snowstorms. The assault against French engaged only the first brigades of
over a front of 3 kilometres. the position behind which th e German at- their army corps th e Germans were com-
"We took over 2,500 prisoners in this tacks were under preparation between pelled 'to use a notable part of their re-
region. Between Soissons and Rheims our Prunay and Auberive was made easier by serves. Thus the Germans lost the initia-
artillery has resumed its destructive fire the artillery posted on very strong positions. tive which the S o-called Hindenburg 's plan
on the German organizations. The num- The action of the infantry began about was supposed to give them, and their line
ber of unwounded prisoners taken between five in the morning and two hours after- was now being assailed by the most formid-
the cap- able mass of troops and artillery ever as-
Soissons and Rheims has now reached wards General Petain learned of
11,000."
ture of the first enemy positions. The sembled in history.
French had reached Cornille third line and One of the greatest points of the Ger-
KOKUSAJ DIRECT SERVICE all the dominating heights overlooking man resistance has been in the region of
—
London, April 18. It is officially an- Moronvillers, and at Maurey on the right the Saint Cobain forest about midway be-
nounced that the British are making pro- wing towards Auberive, there was an equal- tween the limits of the present extended
gress north of St. Quentin and have cap- ly successful action. battle front. The new French offensive
tured Villers Gaislain. Eyewitnesses state there has been no such threatens to endanger this spot in the Ger-
slaughter of Germans since th e Trouee-de- man line.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVIOE London, April 19.— Th e French vigorous-
Paris, April 18. — Charmes battle at the beginning of the
It is officially an- war.
An average advance was made of ly continued the offensive between Soissons
nounced that the French have made im- four kilometres depth and at certain points and Auberive. North of Chavonne we cap-
portant progress east of Soissons, where it reached six kilometres, despite the diffi- tured the village of Ostel and drove the
they have taken Chavonna-Chivy. Des- culties. This country is almost flat but enemy back a kilometre.
perate German counter-attacks have been there are numerous narrow long woody Northwards, we captured Braye-en-
repulsed in Champagne. strips where the Germans hold a line of Launnois and all the ground eastward to the
isolated heights. Immediately east of Vail- vicinity of Courtecon. The enemy fled in
KOKtTSAI-RETPTEB
th spot where the Germans border disorder, abandoning much materials.
—
London, Apr: 18. The extension of the ly on
the Aisne, the French carried, along a seve-
ft

-We captured 19 guns and a trench south

French attack illustrates afresh the new tac-
,, ral kilometres front' the first enemy position of Laffaux, broke up the enemy, and cap-
tical method ot constant enlargement of the
,
1

from n Chavonne as far as n

.
Chivy ever„ push- tured Nauteuil-en-fosse.
, , .,

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front as the attack progresses, with great

ing forward as far as the second line af- Finally, south of the Aisne. a spirited
strength provided on the wings so that,
Brayen-en Laonnais, attack captured the bridgehead between
when reached, there is no
the objective is
Byextent of battle line engaged by Conde Valley and the whole valley.
its
danger of a salient inviting an outflanking
the French in connection with the British, An important unit in the forest of Ville-
movement.
the pressure may be considered as the most aux-Bois laid down its arms, we thereby
The French successes in the great-
initial
formidable since the German retreat on the taking a total of 13,000 prisoners and 180
est battle fought, in which it is
hitherto
Marns. mitrailleuses.
estimated 2,000,000 men are engaged, has
The armies which have moved forward Bast of Courcy, the Russians captured
cheered Paris more than anything since the works and prisoners.
are adding their effort to that of the troops fortified
beginning of the war. It has correspond-
who have been fighting fiercely of late from The French reduced several centres of
ingly depressed the Germans. The Soissons to Saint Quentin and that of the resistance and captured strong points in
enormous weight of guns and the numbers British i n the Arras district. Thus the Champagne, where 20 guns and 500 new
of men collected by Marshal von Hindenburg Germans at present have got to fight des- prisoners were captured.
added to the desperation of the German re- perately on an immense front which from The number of prisoners taken since the
sistance show that the enemy was thoroughly north of Lens to Rheims is of more than 200 opening of the battle exceeds 17,000 and
prepared for the great French offensive. kilometres exten-'. 75 guns have been captured.
The French gains so early in the battle are At no time of the war have they had to KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
most wonderful. Not only have the Crown face such a great attack.
Prince's forces been heavily defeated, but The front of the first offensive this week telegram from
London, April 19. —A
the advance of the French eastward promises may be divided up into three natural see- Berlin published in Denmark says the
to release Rheims from martyrdom. ors From Soissons to the Craonne re- :
military correspondent of the "Vossische
Between Soissons and Auberive, the gion, composed of agricultural plateaux. Zeitung" characterises the battles now rag-
French, at night-time, carried out opera- Then from Craonne to the Aisne rolling ing on the western front as a competitive
sions of detail, which secured considerable plains and woody land. Lastly from Berrya- struggle in the strength of war material.
advantages. "To the west, a brilliant ac- bac to Rheims sector of the vineyards coun- The so-called railway guns of the British
tion gave us the village of Chavonne and try.
and French, says the paper, are a. typical
the complete possession f .Chivy. North- j
The opening f the battle developed with product of the new system and as long
east, of these places we carried the whole great fierceness all along the line. The
as the Allies have the superiority of these
Piound a s far as the approaches of Brayeen- enemy evidently expected th e French ffen- 5
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accumu- and other munitions Hindenburg s strategy

la-Onnais, taking 250. prisoners. I
sive and all his reserves had been
lated. having been brought up by all is the only remedy, namely a speedy eva-
"In the sector of Ville-aux-Bois. which
routes leading to Laon. An immense cuation of any of the front lines.
we captured, we took several fortified works
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KOKDSAI-BEUTEB been captured, part of Hindenburg's plans tng the wire and smashing up the trenches,
London, April 20. —
latest French
The thus being upset. The German marshal has wrecking the strong points. There has
communique shows that the French have now been obliged to withdraw troops from been a lull in bi e news, but no lull or
pause
extinguished the salient south-west of Laon the Russian front and the Bavarians aad •m the pi-epaiations ftji creating big news.
and the plateau from Joux to Aizy. They Prussians, massed behind, have been trans- KOKTJSAI-HAVAS
thus have a commanding observation over ferred to positions between Arras and the
Chemin-des-Dames and the great road run- sea. By their offensive the allies anticipat-
Paris, April 21.— I;, is now five days
since the French started their offensive on
ning from Laffaux to Craonne. The coun- ed Hindenburg and wrested the initiative
the west rn front and despite ;he sodden
try from this road slopes downward to from his hands. The Germans have been
ground- treacherous swamps and muddy
Laon. As there has been -no receipt of re- compelled to fight on the ground selected
valleys lyingbetween the strongly fortified
ports of fighting at Courcy or other points by their adversaries and have already eng-
h Us and ridgas, the French advance con-
in front of St. Gobain. it would appear aged part of their reserves. They must now
tinue? u Champagne and north of
that the French are engaged in a move- go on to the end of the battle and put up the
Aisne.
ment betwe< n Laffaux and Craonne de- with all its consequences.
Everywhere the French have asserted
signed to turn St, Gobain.
KOKTJSAI-REUTEB their superiority over the enemy, compelling
The German Press explains to readers
that Marshal von Hindenburg's policy of —
Amsterdam, April 21. The Handel^blad him to retire and abandon positions of great
evacuation "from the front positions is the reports that six hundred German fusiliers, strategical value.
sailors, and Landsturmers deserted and tried Laffaux, one of the villagers north of
only remedy against the enormous super-
the Aisne. was captured on Tuesday after
iority of the Anglo-French forces in men Two
to cross the Belgo-Dutch frontier.-
and materials. hundred Uhlans sent in pursuit attacked the a long and desperate struggle. Violent
German counter-attacks have been repelled.
X.GKUSAI~i£ErjTE£ deserters with machine-guns. The fight last-
The taking of Laffaux. with a quantity
—
London, April 20. The French Thursday ed half an hour.
Eight slightly
Thirty were wounded.
wounded succeeded reach-
of important material which the enemy had
evening communique reads: "Th e enemy, in
not time to remove, i s doubly interesting
north n f the Aisne under vigorous pressure, ing Dutch soil. because of its situation dominating the plain
continued to retreat towards Chemin-des- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE of An sy and the fact that the Laffaux mill ;

Dames. The French have occupied Aizy, —

Copenhagen, April 21. According to the close by is the centre of several railway
Joux and Laffaux. They have also cap- Berlin Vorwaerts the strike continues every- .junctions.
tured Fort-de-Conde and seized a strong where The Chancellor von Beth- One of the most significant results of
in Berlin. .

point north of Hurtebise, taking 500 more

•mann Hollweg has declined to assume the yeste: day's fighting was the junction of
prisoners. Great progress has been made
task of arbitration at the suggestion of the the two columns operating n orth and south-
west of Bermericourt, where a brilliant ac- workingmen interested. east of Fort Conde to th e east of Soissons.
tion carried the enemy's strongly fortified The successive capture of Nanteuilla
trench system on a front of two kilometres, KOKUSAI-EEUTEB Fosse, Laffaux. Aizy, Jonv and Vailly,
connecting Auberive woods and Moron- London, April 21. The submarine cam- which constituted — the most formidable posi-
villers. We also drove back the enemy to- paign against hospital ships deliberately in- tions of the whole German line
in front
wards Vandesincourt, taking 150 prison- stituted by Germany has rendered it es- of Belfort to +ho sea, enabled th e French to
ers.'
'
sential to establish many hospitals in the encircle Fort Conde
and the Germans were
various theatres of war. * The War Cabinet 6bliged to beat
KOKUSAI-HAVAS a precipitate ietrrat, eva-
Paris, April 20. —
The successes scored by has therefore decided to call up every doc- cuating the fort just before the French
tor of military age. columns joined hands. The ei.emy took
the French northeast of Soissons Wednes-
day were of great importance. West of the KOKUSAI-BEUTEB to flight by a narrow passage in the direc-
Craonne plateau after having carried the —
London Apr. 21. Lord Curzon, speak- tion of Sancy which was commanded by
French batt' ries so that the =even!v-five
first line of trenches, the troops, on the left ing at Derby, said that without doubt the tfefe

operations in France during the last fort- guns played dreadful havoc with
calibre
consolidated themselves on the following
front. From Vauxaillon northeast of Marg- night constituted a considerable military thn r> treating enemy.
wal and east of Tregny and Chivres, north victory. It had shown, he said, "the won- KOKUSAT-RETJTEB
of Cahssesnv. south of Chavonne and Ch'ivy derful superiority of our artillery, which London, Apr. 23. Reuter's correspondent
fiird four million rounds of ammunition at Headquarters,
—
in the Ailles region, south of Craonne. under even date, say3:
North of the line between Chivres and against thepnemy." "After a steady and deliberate bombardment
Chivy the enemy was still in possession of KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE of many hours, culminating in the heaviest
the heights. Two simultaneous attacks London, Apr. 22. It is officially— an- whirling of shells yet experienced on this
were then decided upon and were followed nounced that the British have captured the froht, the British, at dawn, made a series of
by a complete success. Driven from Nan- village of Gonnelieu. co-ordinating attacks at various points on
teinl and Brave, the Germans however still,
A message from Paris announces that the front from St. Quentin to Lens. Gen-
held intermediary position", bur soou the
French ga ned in grenade fighting ? mMh
j erally, I hear things arc going well and the
ot Juvmcourt and last of Courav. Violent
Conde Vailly bridgehead was blown up J prisoners already run into four figures."
North of Vailly the storming troops,, after!
artllle ^
fir e » ™K*S east of Rheims.
KOKUSAI-BETJTEB
tv- i x. J i
climbing plateau s slopes, carried J A. tit
the Mai-;
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„ ^
son RouW position
,
London, Apr. 21. The French report on
I
— London,
. ,

Apr. 23. Field-Marshal Sir —

-^'^y rtads: "Between St. Quentin and Douglas Haig reports:
On the other side, to the east of Nan- '

tieul h similar progress was made, and in the

th P Oise, there has been great artillery ac
"

Monday morning, on a wider front along

Tr tivitv which has been reciprocal, parti- both banks of the Biver Scarpe.
j
:

r Fighting is
afternoon the Germans had only J a narrow!
,
„ „
still m progress and our troops are making
. , ttC„„„-l . , • , ,
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, cularly
, •
J north of Grugies. lhe trench,
passase left for evacuating the troops jeopa
passage leopar- ,, - , . _ ,__„•__ , • •
„ „• , ±
north of the Aisne, are harassing the enemy satisfactory head-way.
°-, - ^ •_ ^
During the a
night,
dized in the Sancy Celles region and es- J

and have made continued progress. Sancy we captured the remainder of the village of
pecially in Condefort, which, it seems, is
has been occupied. The Germans,, at even- Trescault, to the south of the Bapaume-
menaced by the French action. This place tide, attacked with huge effectives in the
Camhrai road. We have gained possession of
dominates the valley of the Aisne overlook- region of Alleshurtabise. The French gun-
the greater part of Havrincourt Wood."
ing Asterly, thereby constituting a serious fire completely shattered the attack. In the
hindrance to further progress. KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Champaigne region, the French repulsed the
From Craonne as far north as Rheims the foe and captured several important strong New York, Apr. 23.—A London official
battle continued to be very lively, especially points in the Moron-Villersi and Massif area. message states that the British have opened
in the Ville-aux-bois region, where, for the Since April 16, the French have taken an attack on a wide front on the Scarpe
first time, a strong German effective laid -^9 qoo prisoners and
River. Fighting is proceeding satisfac-
over 100 guns be
down their arms, almost without fighting* twecn Soissons and Aubei ve. torily and ' the British troops have gained
exhaustion. the greater part of Havrincourt Wood.
thereby evincing ^together 33-000 prisoners, and 330 guns
East of Rheims, from Prunay to Auberive. have been captured by the British and KOKUSAI DIRECT SEEVICE
the largest part of the formidable positions French forces between April 9 and April London. Apr. 24-. It is ofhVally an- —
of Moron villers* was carried Tuesday. Wed- 20. nounced that the British troops have gain-
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nesday other crests were captured in the Renter's correspondent with British ed on a w de fron' south of the Bapaume to ;

same massif, which is almost entirely in He? "'quarters reports that a heavy deliberate Cambrai road. The villages of Beaucamp
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French possession. ho-'^ardment is proceeding with over- and Villers-Plonich have bear taken and
It is there that numerous heavy guns have whelming ?rtillery. If is engaged in cut- over 1500 prisoners captured.
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April 28, KM l'JJJi) J Ai'AiN WJ5H1KLY MAIL 2G3

KOKUSAl-KKUTEli iRoeux. We successfully boat oil' a violent by the bomerie fighting occcd nig now at |,

-unlvr-atlaek on Gabrclles. Th„ number (Jabrelh^ and Croisdle.-,. We huvi made

Loudon, April 24.-Fiold-Marshal Sir
,J ,. -.r•
1 • °1 pnsonois exceeds 1 500 and many moiv progress well to the south of the Cambrai
Douglas Hfifc in Ins Monday evening com-
1

cominK jn We Raim (1 ^ ()lmi|> ,,„,,„,, road, and established patrols at? St. Quentto, ,
1
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niuuiqno says: "lhere has been heavy, Wl(> ..j^,,,. „„ wi(k ,-,,„„, ,,stwanl of along, thi' Cambrai Canal and at Ven-
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continuous fighting ail day long on both Epehy and reached SI. Qnentin OanaJ in huilla
banks of tbo Scarpe audi important posi- ihe neighhourhood of Venhaiilles. W. liave One of die most atrik Qg f atures has been
tions have been gained. cap Luffed the villajfea qf Villers I'lonich and llifl sudden eniphaiiic
P assertion of our
"A marked feaiuro of tbo operations has Beaucaanpi, further to the north." dominance in the air. On Monday, wo
been the frequency and violence of the kokusai-reutku brought down forty enemy aeroplanes, of
German counter-attacks in which the London, April 25— Field-Marshal Sir which fifteen crashed to tk< ground. (July
enemy bas lost very heavily. a t*wo of ours ye missing.
Douglas Haig, in gtving further de ails
"We
have captured! the village of Gav- of Monday's battle says: "It has been
relle aud the deienses stretebmg for 2i/3
ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS
sll0WU that tigll ing was exceptionally
,

miles to the sou h of the village as far as fierce> g eveu Gcrman divisions were en- [OJFFICIAL TO THE RUSSUfN KAlllASSY]
tile Cemetery at lieux. We fought our gaged Qn the Croiselles t0 Qalrelle front,
way forward on the right bank of the ^veral pointsv """ of tical importance
Petrograd, April 18.- Wester frca'. —
"* tac
Scaroe uu
ocaipe, on a wide
wiuc 110m, tho wuuuvvam
front tue southward
.
T "~i
r 7~ In Galicia, nortb of Zboi'OF, the ilussiau
changed bands uiore than once, but in. Q ^ f; ii^
,artiJlery
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and eastward of Monchv and Le Preux. xi j n j • • tired su-. -i-sj r.llv ggamst an
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considerably eve, 1,000 primers."

jSE^&L'&EJ? Sre "*»»" » «» of tL*
KOKU SAI-EEUTER
London, April 24. The French com-
munique en Monday evening announced
has been
—
"In Belgium, we have completely repulsed con^inued
the enemy attacks at various points. Be-
tween the Aisne and Chemin-des-Dames
kokusai-keutek
: |

T*m£^,L £££ TgJ* jfe »

considerable

T^T' £!
kokusai-westnik
fighting

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K
to-day,

b ,of

I
Eumailian front

Kotu Minalo (on

been repulsed,
W Xhe

the
tQ

Danube), have
ad.

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we have made pro°ress north of Sancy. London, April 25. The Scarpe
I
Kiver ALiWk, \pril 23. Speaking before the
The artillery duels have been particularly remains the centre of the fierce fighting, Congress of the Airnv delegates, who have
been to the western^front, a memb r ,f the
severe in the sector around Hurtebise which" continues along the whole length'j

of our advance between Lens and St.:

lorm r Duma th « Socialist fseretelli, sa d '

Farm I

a jeparatepeaee would cause a eatas-

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kokusai-eetjtek Quentin. It is
• generally believed that j

London, April 24.—Renter's correspon- the enemy has suffeied more heavily in, M T&eheid2}e Pre&ident of the Council of
dent at British Head-quarters in France this battle
j

proportion to the number, , oldiers m

md workmen delegates t0 Pe tro-
states, under date of Monday evening of troops employee: than :
any on the,„Tac1> h% pio tc s ted at th rumours of ac-
i

e
m
"Furious fighting is still in progress aud western front. For_example, in a counter-: t n by the Council f the Provis onal Gov- i

—
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the situation can be summed up thu3 we; attack on Gabrelle four battalions were ernmen't leading to duality of power. He
have taken 1,500 prisoners. Our gun3l seen advancing. Our field-batteries wait- declar d that its exiftence was only for poli-
have inflicted the very heaviest casualties. ed> and then opened fire at short range, tical control, which was always important j

We have done well in some places, and Shrapnel was poured into the advancing andA necessary message from Kieff says that during
nftt so well in others. are now con- waves as fiercely as the gunners could serva,
We
j i ii wpiinonc wac Ii'Vp
Tt was thp mowing,
Tnowinfr lne Conference, M. Ukrama, a socialist, de-
disconnected, tnen weapons.
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fromed with innumerable,

•
It ,
like tne _
u dec t0 ptt
su
^^e,t tha
that M
t lie government
,

ueieiibive paicnet, in the

defensive natches lue siiape small of wheat,, the battalions seemed to. melt
of oiua"
shaoe oi , .
, \ , ,
should begin peace negotiations thiough
When this cleared \

redoubts, traverses and saps. Hence, at ,mto a "furnish haze.

present, it is our business to clear out the on the "cease nre_ being sounded, the,
( ^
fhe deI atps of the iat6:rnational pro- . '

]e t ar iats.
widely-burrowed enemy by pounding every ground was very thickly strewn with grey 1

[official to the russiax embassy]

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acre of houey-combed ground. The Ger- figures. Petrograd. April 23. Western front, _

mams are bound to offer a desperate re- The area was chosen by Sir i a -th e Yladinair-Volynsk direction an
Scarpe
sistance here, but: the more they resist, the Douglas Haig as the point for the priu- enemy patrol assumed the offensive, but j

heavier will be their losses." cipal attack as being the weakest point was re U l se d into the trenches by the Rus-
p !

jKOKusAi-REUTEB in the German lines. Its valley leadi s i an r ifle-fire and bombthrowfeng.
\
South
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London, April 24. The second phas*. of direct to Douai the centre of the German f B rs:ez any, a subterranean gallery, locat-
the battle of Arras -is described bv corres- [defenses. It does not require great proved between the Kussian and the enemy's
pondents as the most? difficult of the war. Igress here to cause' the evacuation of Lens;; w i re entanglements, was blown up by the
It is a struggle to the death. The Ger- th en the main German position between enemy.
j
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mans have brought up many more guns and, Grocouit and Queant which is an exten- Rumania. In the Kozdy-Vazargelsk j

new field Howitzer batteries are thickly Hmdenburg

direction the enemy's troops attacked the
gion of the line, and which
Cambrai
j

the to
reason to ig unfinishedJ Russian vanguards pressing upon them,
|

there ig
Arras road. Wherever the German in-
will be threatened and the way open to but the front was reestablished by a coun-
fantry has withstood the British assaults, Thus terattack. North-west of Btaila the Rus-
the broad plain, towards Belgium. I

it was wholly due to the supporting ar+i'-

Sir Douglas Haig is striking a blow at^ian heavy artillery fired successfully on
lery and machine-guns. Wherever the Bri-
the invader's heart. an enemy battalion.
tish got within striking distance of fcho

enemy positions' the occupants ran to mee? KOKUS U-REUTEB Persia. Telegraph and telephone lines
them with their "hands up" or bolted. A London, Apr. 25. The Germans, it is clear have been destroyed —
by the Kurds and
Pomeranian Regiment, south of Cambia'. ly realized. arP de-perately trving to coun- Persians in the rear of the Kussian troops.
was so demoralized at the appalling shell- ter the m> nace to their whole system of Petrograd, April 24. Western front —
fir^ that it surrendered in batches of five communications, which i s signified by the The Germans used glass bullets against !

hundred. new Franco-Brit sh offensive. the Russian positions. Strong snowstorms I

TCOTCTTSAT-KEUTER During the oast 36 hours, they .have bee n are raging in the Carpathians, |

London. Apr. 24.—Field-Marshal Sir throwing into the fray their strategic reser- Rumanian front. The rivers are in 1

Dougla. s Haig. in h's latest communinue. yes with wholesale recklessness; rushing up 'gpgte and have overflowed the banks on ac-
says: "Fighting continued fhroughour o'uns and ammunition" and repeatedly coxm ^ Q f the heavy rain. \

Monday pvoning and night along 'he whole launching count ei-a' tacks e n masse, regard, j
Persia. The aggressive actlions of the j

frnnt from OroiselTeP to northward of Gah- ess of the appalling cost. Despite the furi-
Kurds against the Russian troops are in-
relle. The en^my constantly and repeatedlv ous resistance of the enemy, wc are steadily creasing. The Arabs south-east of Kizil-
launched rounter-aftacks wiMi g^eat defcr- gaining ground at various impo'tant point*
rabat attacked a Russian detachment,
minatinn and regardless of their losses. Wp forming the ma' n objective. Fighting is
The which was escorting the English military
maintained ihp posi'tions era^ned on Mond^v most? sever? in the Scarp? Valley.
and made further progress ,asf of Monch- steadfastness of the British infantry was agent. This detachment succeeded in forc-
le-Preux and also in the neighbourhood of never more splendidly demonstrated than ing its way through to Bakub.
 264 *Ha«fiiftSpi THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL

ON THE ITALIAN FRONTS the Italian communique, renewed the bom- AMERICA AND THE ALLIES
bardment of Collano station on the 17th
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE and damaged the buildings, scattered the
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trains, and dispersed the troops. We re- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE

[Delayed in Transmission]
Rome, April 16 —
An official c,espat..h pulsed the enemy on the slopes of Punta Washington, Apr. 22.— The State De-
Alliolo Montecima and captured rifles, partment-, to-day. announces the safe land-
of April 13 says: "The artillery units weve
active yesterday on the Trentino front
munitions and prisoners. The enemy ing of the mission under Mr. Balfour.
penetrated our outposts west of Lake KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
between the Adige and Pellegrino vallev*.
Our medium calibre batteries carried Bocete, but promptly retiree'. A similar Washington, Apr. 23.— President Wilson
a ttempt at Pasosondogna was repulsed with received Mr. A. J. Balfour, the British For-
out effective bursts of activity ag-
ainst railway
the stations at Cal- seriousenemy losses. The artillery duels eign Minister, in !h e Blu e Room a i the
are more intense at Conguegorizia. White Hous R to-day. A cordial conference'
liano, where an unusual movement f
lasting 45 minutes took place. Aftirwards
troops wac observed. There lias been KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Mr. Balfour made a number of other calls
mining towards om advances positions on —
Rome, April 19. The Italian com- of ceremony.
tie Colbricon. W
vi exploded a counter- munique to-day reads:
KOKUSAI-REUTIR
mine destroying the enemy gallery. We "Our heavy guns caused! great fires on
occupied the edge of the crater and es- the station of Galliano in the Lagarian —
Washington, April 23. The commis-
tablished our position. Artillery duels are sion,headed by Mr. A. J. Balfour arrived*
valley. There has been increased artillery
reported, and wo have repulsed minor here to-day and was received by Mr.
activity in the region of Gorizia.
hostile attacks, in the vieini'v of Tolmino Lansing, Secretary of State, and Sir Cecil-
"An
Italian detachment in the Carso oc-
and against the positions Ave captured on cupied a position at Castagnavizza captur- Spring-Bice, British Ambassador. The
the 7th on the Carcj. visitors received a great ovation from the
ing the defenders with arms and ammuni-
crowds. The city was bedecked with flags
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE tion. ,

Borne, April 16. —OnTrentino

the "The Italian air squadron has bom- and the colours of the Allies.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
front the snow and bad weather again barded various enemy camps.
hindered operations. On the Cargo on KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Washington, April 25. The French—
the night of the 13th and 14th, the enemy —
Rome, April 22. The Italian communi- commission will arrive here from Hamrj-
ton Boads, to-morrow, on board the Presi-
attempted a surprise attack on Hill 154, que fro-day reads: "Italian artillery fire is
but was driven off and dispersed by our reported along >lh& whole front. Ouf bat- dential yacht.
rifle and machine gun fire. Afterwards teries shelled the hutments at Secco in the —
San Francisco, April 24. Mr. Balfour,
the enemy started a violent bombardment Lagarina Valley and dispersed enemy de- British Foreign Secretary, held an inter-
which was promptly silenced by the fire tachments on the northern slopes of Mount view for 45 minutes with President Wil-
of our batteries. Pasubio and at various points on the Cainia son yesterday. The formal conference will
The artillery is active in the Legarina front. We checked the hostile fire on thq be opened on the arrival of M. Viviani,
Gorizia area and Carso. Yesterday- our the French Minister of Justice.
Valley (Adige), the railway station at It is
aeroplane carried out another raid on learned that Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the
Galliano and moving trains in neighbour-
Chiapovano and all returned safely, despite
hood being repeatedly hit. An ammuni- a heavy anti-aircraft gunfire and several
1

British Ambassador to Washington, will

tion depot was blown up and a fortified attacks by enemy machines." take this opportunity to show the cause
position destroyed in th e Zugna area. On of Britain's failure in the past to the Ame-
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
Colbricon Massif (Upper Bismon) enemy —
Rome. April 21. To-day the official Ita-
detachments attempted an attack against lian communique says: "The artillery is
rican Government in the hope that it may
serve as a guidance to America in forming
the position we captured the previous night. active in the Camonica- Grudicara a-nd its future plans. It is stated that the
•

After the successful explosion of a mine Lagarina Valleys. Lively artillterying is items of the subjects to be submitted to
they were repulsed with loss. On the going on in the northern Carso. Our aero- the conference between the allies and the
Julian front artillery duels reported planes to-day bombarded the railway sta- American Government include (1) the re-
are
in the Corizia basin. tion and lines at Opeina and returned pletion of shipping; (2) the supply of
Aerial reconnoissances have been carried safely." provisions. (3) the clearing of the 'eaj
out by both sides and resulted) in several of the German U-boats; (4), the supply
air fights. Two hostile aeroplanes were CAMPAIGN IN MESOPOTAMIA
of war materials and other necessities to
brought down, one of our machines is the Entente powers; (5) the arrangement
of the basic terms for the conclusion of
missing.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE —
"Nichinichi."
Despite a strong headwind one of our
air squadrons succeeded in dropping bombs states
—
London, Apr. 21. An official report
peace.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
that General Maude has forced the
on the railway stations at Prebacina and passage of the Shatieldhain,
attacked the —
Washington,. April 25. The French mis-
Volciacrage in the Frigido valley (Vip- enemy's main sion has arrived. The party was met at the
positions, routed the Turks,
pacco). Our aviators came under a heavy and captured 1,244 prisoners. Navy Yard by Mr. Robert Lansing. Sec-
artillery and machine-gun fire, but return- The Commander of the British forces retary of State, and other high American
ed safely. in Egypt reports that on the 17th the
officials. The British mission assisted in
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE welcoming the French visitors, who receiv-
troops advanced north of Wadighuzze and
ed a cordial demonstration as they drove
—
Eome, Apr. 17. Owing to persistent captured the Turkish positions on a front along the route to the residence reserved
snowstorms on the Trentino front opera- of six and a half miles. for them. The crowds continually applaud,
tions were limited yesterday. Patrol en- KOKUSAI-REUTER ed and cheered M. Viviani and Marshal
counters r e?u lted in our favour. This morn-
ing at dawn a detachment of our troops
—
London, Apr. 21. The British advanc- Joffre.
ed on Tuesday northward from Wadighuz- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
who had tunnelled through the snow en-
tered the enemy entrenchments! north of
ze in Palestine and captured the Turkish —
Washington, April 25. The Secretary of
Mount Freikafel, inflicted some casualties advanced positions on a six and a half mile the Treasury, Mr. William G. McAdoo.
on the garrison and captured arms and front. The positions gained were con- handed to-day to Sir Cecil Spring-Rice-
munitions. In the area of Tolmine on the solidated. The warships assisted these actinpt for the Allies, a Treasury Warrant
night of the 14th the enemy raider! our operations. Fighting is proceeding. for 200 million dollars, being the first low
trenches near Cigine. but was immediately KOK1ISA r-,< piTTVR to the Entente under the seven billion
driven out. London, Apr. An
21. — official com- financo measure.

Yesterday our artillery directed an effer- munique from General Maude regarding
tive concentrated fire on the lines of com- the operations in Mesopotamia reports that Corps covering the Issabulat station, 12
munications ea?t of Gor'zia and the Frigido on the night of Apr. 17 the.British forced miles southeastward of Samarra. The
valley. British forces completely routed the enemy,
thf passage of the Shatteldhain and on
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE Wednesday morning attacked the main taking prisoner 27 officers and 1,217 men.
1

Eome. April 18.—Our artillery, reads positions held by the 18th Turkish Army Our casualties were 73.
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April 28, 1917
— — — THE JAPAN- WEEKLY M All, 2G5

RUSSIA WILL NOT MAKE ANY LATEST NEWS FROM FHE RUSSIAN CAPITAL THE RUSSO-AMERICAN SOCItTY
SEPARATE PEACE
KOkUX.U-WKSTNIK KOK UHAl-WESTWnf
KOKUSA1 DIRECT SBJ1VIOE Petrograd, April 20.— Count Kokovtzoff Petrograd, April 24.—At a meeting of
Now York, April 39. — has accepted the post of President of the
Tito Associated
the Rosso-American Society, the United
Pros9 correspondent at Washington sa/r Council f the Russian Bank of Foreign Sialics Ambassador, jMr. Francis, said that
that assurances have reached ihero tha Trade, offered aim by the Board.
he never doubted the victory would be 1

In the middle of May, it is expected that

under no conceivaNe cu cumstances, will with the Allies, which success, be added, the
the Provisional Government of Bftsdia
the representatives of the press, who in-
Russian Revolution had clarified. 1

tend to visit Petrograd, Moscow, JSijinov-

yield to tho overtures of
Austrian Socialis\e
negotiate a separate peace.
tlio German and "America had entered the war, as Pre-
gorod and south Russia will arrive.
representatives to sident Wilson had stated, not for conquest,
The Army delegates were received at the
dominion, revenge or indemnity, but as
Marie Palace by the Provisional Govern-
I

KOKUSAl-WJEBTKIK ment, and declared their readiness to de- the champion of tho rights of mankind and
Petrograd, April 19. Yesterday —
th-3 fend the freedom of the country. They of the freedom of the nations. The fear
members of the Government received the expressed full confidence that the Govern-
ment will vigorously lead Russia to victory that Russia will conclude a separate peace
representatives of the English and French
and a constituent assembly. is unfounded. A separate peace implies
Socialists. The representative of the former The Premier replied: "I fully share the a catastrophe for civilization.
America
•Mr. Sanders, greeted the Government in expressed hopes that the change in the
will always pursue her policy of the in-
the name of the English workmen of de- country nas accomplished. We must now
tend our efforts to drive out the foreign dependence of nations capable of self-Gov-
mocracy, who, he said, rejoiced to unite
This is the task of the army which ernment."
foe.
with the Russian democracy ,whose recent we a re fully confident' will help to its ut-
victory eliminates the possibility of futuie most ability." The Foreign Minister, M. Milyukov,
wai. In a speech Kieff, M. Guckoff, the commenting on the Message of President
at
The French representative, M. Moutat,
Minister of War, said to the executive com- Wilson said that, the principles expressed
Said that the Franco-Russian alliance was mittee "T am convinced that the renovated :

never siaeere while despotism ruled in Russia will effectively prove its ability 10 therein, informed the world of the only
Russia, but now the mutual democracies achieve what the old regime failed to do, possible basis for a durable peace.
can join hands and figni to defeat mi-v and on the ruins of the realm which threa- At a meeting of the Anglo-Russian So-
tarism, for the freedom of nations and tened universal ideals, Russia will erect an ciety, Sir George Buchanan, the British
the abolition of war. edifice of freedom, right and justice." Ambassador, said that "the final triumph
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK of the revolution will be a victorious end
The Foreign Minister, M. Milyukov, in
welcoming the guests and thanking them Petrograd. April 21. Speaking at the — to the war. The Allies ,do not strive for
conquest, but for the freedom of mankind,
for their expressions of contiaence, askeil Teachers congress. Minister of Justice
the rights of nations and a lasting peace,
them to transmit to Fiance and! England Kerenski said that the Provisional Govern-
which is only seeurable by the partial re-
the information that Free Russia had be- ment at present has full power, but wants
construction of the map of Europe accord-
come doubly strong eince the democratist- every step approved by the country. There-
fore, all steps taken by the Provisional ing to the rights of small nations." .

tion of its institut.'ons, and will pursue

Government are taken in contact with the
the objects imposed by the war viz.: the
council of soldiers and workmen's delegates.
destruction of German mi 1 larism, thu<! -
M. KERENSKI TO NEW RUSSIA
The subscription to the freedom loan was
rendering war in future impossible.
very successful, large sums being subscrib-
The Minister of Justice, M. Kerenski,
ed and many reaching a million roubles.
,vt loomed the guests ihe came of Rus- KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
The Congress of the North Russia towns
sian democracy and of the Russian Socia- delegates carried
lists.
a resolution and itself cal-
He said that heretofore the voice led on the North towns to use their utmost
Petrograd, April 24. The French De- —
puty Socialist, M. Cachin, returned' hero
of the Russian people had been unheard' to efforts
to "help the country and army to as- from Revel to-day in the company of
apeak truthfully about the war being for- sist the Provisional Government towards M. Kerenski, the Minister of Justice. Be-
bidden. Henceforth, he said, democracy the democratism tion of the Russian life and fore a meeting of 100,000 people, M.
rules Russia. "We will fonver suppress the defence of the rights of small nations- Kerenski said that the bloodshed of civil
all attempts at Imperialism and usurpa- discarding Tmperialistical aims.
1

It has no
war would be criminal. It was the duty
tion and will ser^e the ideas of liberty, doubt that Government will struggle with of the liberated citizens to sacrifice their
equality and fraternity of all peoples. the powers against' the revolution. The na- Lives for the country and drive out tho
Russian democracy, anim:iied w'th the tional congress at Kieff unanimously carried enemy.
idea of universal broiherhcod, now be- a resolution recognising that the only pos- M. Cachin in an address at the end of
sible form of state organisation was ai fede-
comes a reality and will remain so. We the meeting said "The French people send
will maintain, until the end , the aims pro-
1 ative democratical republic. A message
from Minsk says that a congress of mili- greetings to the Russian democracy and
claimed by the Government jointly with the common cause."
tary workmen and over 1,200 delegates was
delegates of the workmen ard soldiers. I
held. They elected as President, the Social
beg you to transmit the true feelings of Democrat Aeozern, and as assistant the sol-
Government and assist it to de-
the Russian democracy to y^ur rbspective dier Sorokelietoff of the party of Revolu-
mocratize the lifo in Russia, and
Governments and workmen.'' tionary Socialises. prepare the ground for peace
KOKUSAI-BEUTEB without annexations or contribu-
Washington, Apr. 18. The Govern- — mocratic programme coinciding tions, based on the free develop-
ment
ment is only awaiting definite word from with the views of this Congress f all peoples.
Russia regarding her needs. Upon re- has. until now, been faithfully (4) This Congress summons the de-
will give every need- carried out. mocracy to support the Govern-
ceiving information it
(2) This Congress summons the Rus- ment only so far as it seeks the
eel assistance, financial and otherwise.
sian revolutionary democracy to I
developments of the conquest of"
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK rally to the Council of labour and the revolution- and does not base
[Delayed in Transmission.] military leaders, which alone is its foreign politics on 'territorial

Petrograd, April 14. —

The Congress of capable of consolidating the vic- expansion.
military delegates closed to-day. The mem- tories f the revolution and com- (5) This Congress invites the Russian
;

bers discussed the subject of their attitude bat any attempt at a counter-re- revolutionary democracy together
toward the Provisional Government and volution. with the Council of labour and
military leaders to prevent the
'

adopted we following resolutions: (3) This Congress recognizes the ne- .

(1) During the revolution, a Govern- cessity to control and influence Government renouncing it s obli-

ment was constituted, whose de- the poliitics of th e Provisional gations.

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THE jAfAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 28, 191

VISCOUNT CHINDA REPLIES TO never in greater consonance with the spirit BRITISH AND FRENCH JOURNALS SING THE
SPEECH OF WELCOME of the great alliance." (Loud cheers.) PRAISES OF JAPAN
Viscount Chinda said he was firmly con-
vinced that this condition will grow. He
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE would spare n efforts to that end. He des- KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
—
London, April 17. The Japanese de- cribed, step by step, how Japan was drawn
into the war, but lost no time in follow-
London, April 19.— The "Pall Mall
legation to tLe Rome Parliamentary Con- Gazette" in the course of its editorial says
ing the path of duty. The determining fac-
gress, whose members at present are the tor, h e said, was to act up both to the lat- "Humanity owes much to Japan. Our
guests of the British Government, leave ter and the
spirit of the alliance. That was own debt should not and will not be for-
'he only honourable course. Another fac- gotten. She has sought no reclame in tak-
London in a few days for Paris in order tor was the necessity of maintaining the ing over the
responsibilities of the Far
to confer with the permanent committee peace of !he Far East and to subdue the East nor has she limited
herself in her
German stronghold wrested f'om China by work against the common
before proceeding to Rome. Before their foe when the
their robbery. Germany had spent much
departure they will be entertained atj money and effort to convert this fort ess needs have presented themselves.
luncheon at the House of Commons by into a base for the mailed fist in the Far
1

"Japan has proved a faithful and loyal

ally in execution of her partnership. The
the commercial committee and at an of- East.
cultivation of still closer bonds with the
ficial dejeuner at the Japanese Embassy Since then,, continued Viscoun" Chi;jda,
when Lord Robert Cecil, Viscount Bryce Janan hats co-operated in naval and in other great country of the Rising Sun will be
and Sir John Jordan, Minister to Peking, ways which must remain a secret, She if one of our most cherished duties in the
will be among the guests. doinp ^ 11 pile can in the common cause. The era of peace dawning on the horizon."
might hikI power of Germany has now bepn KOKUSAI-HAVAS
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
wiped out in the Far East and on the Paci- Paris. April '24.— "Le Temps" devotee
[Delayed in Transmission] fic. The day is pot ^ar distant when Ger- its leader of
—
London, April 18. Sir John S. Randies many will meet the same fate everywhere.
says :
April the 24th to Japan and
M.P. presided at the lunch a; the House Vscount Chinda congratulated Great Bri-
of Commons to the Japanese. Ambassador tain on the series of magnificent victories
"The Terauchi and Moiono Government
has succeeded in putting an end to the dis-
and. Japanese delegat lS to the Rome Par- of j,e brillant army. He said he was con-
1
trust which the Un'.wd States had enter-
liamen ary conference. The toasts of the fident these heralded greater victories and a
tained for Japa n and frheir attitude to-
King; and the Emperor of Japan were drunk final realisation of the 'ofty aims of the war
wards China was instrumental in deciding
with enthusiasm. Lord Robert Cecil, Mini- nn a common cp.usk\
the latter to take a stand against Germany
ster of Blockade-, proposed the health of the Delegate Kato briefly replied. He said audi thereby contributed
amba^-aeior and the Japanese delegates. he was deeply tow.hfid by 1,hp n ception at to increase the
Wvkom.ng the guests he said their visit this home of 'he mother of parliament? power of those fighting for justice.
Though, remaining *ar from the battle-
was ve.y welcome just now as the alliance Rnd would tol^graeiih direct to the President!
fields, yet Japan has not played an unim-
he said had stood the test of peace and, even of the Pirliameul in Tokyo. portant part. From the very outset of the
more successfully, that of war. He deeply
KO KUSA1-REUTSK war, sh„ took tin necessary steps to destroy
appreciated the Japanese help in the war.
Nqjifi, of tin allies, he said, appreciated it London, April 19.— Viscount Chinda, the base of German operations in China.
Within three months Tsingtao capitulated-
more than G;eat Britain. Sir Robert be- l
Japanese Ambass'J lor to th? Cou^t of St
The Japanese marine 'forces chased the
lieved this is only the beginning Of a long James, and the Japanese delegates en route
)

German squadrons from the Pacific and

peiiod of alliance wherein the two nations to the Allied Commercial Conference at
wrestrd from the Kaiser's baneL his Orien-
would stand and work together for the Rome, were guests at a luncheor. in che
tal Colonies. The Japanese fleet ensures the
ideals of ti present war. The alliance House of Commons,
safe transportation of the Aus'ral an troops
therefore wuidd be for the great benefit of
Viscount Chinca in h speien dwelt on and ensures the safety of \\\- Far Bast and
the world.
the possibility of a war of commerce after the Indian seas.
Lord Robert Cecil dwelt on the charac-
teristic national sympathies which England
the war and said it was high t'me for "The Japanese arsenal and indii^tual
and Japan possess in common. Reverting to the Allies to take .*teps to protect them- plants ship to Russia guns and ammunition
thev actively wo.k in her behalf.
the visit of the delegates, he said, commerce selves against such an eventual y.
peace, He said the Angle-Japanese Alliance was "Japan's maritime workshops contri-
is unifying the influence of the arts of
bute in the fullest measure of their pro-
no less noble and far more beneficent than stronger than ever. It was Japan's mis-
ducing capacity to replace the sh'ps destroy-
the arts of war. Commercial competition sion to maintain peace and pre^cr^e order
ed bv the German pirates.
he said should never develop hostility, un- in the Far East.
less commerce as in the 'cast of Germany He congratulated Great Britain on her
was made a part of the armed forces of the victories on the western front, which he COWARDLY GERMAN OFFICERS
country. This was one aspect of the heresy declared, heralded greater thmgs to come.
underlying the whole action of our enemy.
It is the task of the alliance info which
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
KOKU8AI-REUTER
moslt of the best of the world's nations have Undon, April The "Pall Mall
now entered to uproot this heresy and to Gazette" in an article headed "A Loval London, April 23. —
Members of the
restart the world on a career of sanity. That Ally" says "The sentiment of the admir- crew of the Red Cross Ship Lan France
i s the task, he said, on which Japan and able speech, of Viscount Chinda and of have been interviewed. They state that
Great Britain are engaged. Lord Robert! Cecil yesterday lies dose to the first warning was the explosion of the
Viscount Chinda, the Japanese Ambas- the heart of the British people. Nothing in torpedo at 8 p.m. when the vessel was
sador, received an ovation on rising to re- recent times has been more inspiring
than
Far
in mid-channel. The Germans broke into
spond. In an eloquent extempore speech he the quick spontaneity with which our
9 panic, their officers for the most part
ally redeemed her pledge— her scrap
aid the advantages of the Rome conference Eastern j

behaved disgracefully, breaking out of the

re manifest and
are demonstrate to the of paper— when the time came." Viscount
Chinda 's beautifully delivered speech shows
saloon and leading the panic They were
en: my that the world at large is completely
b tween the first to jump into the boats, shoving
at unity as to the war. It will, he P aid be with pellucid clearness the contrast
;
everybody aside. They had to be restrain-
most useful in unifying the future legisla- the conceptions of international honour in
tion of the allied nations in commerce after Germany and Japan r espectivelv.'
;
ed and some were knocked down. When
one small rescuing boat came alongside,
the war.
"The present war." said Viscount Chm- I
these German officers started' cheering and
da, "may be followed by a commercial war
NEW BATTLESHIP TYPE LAUNCHED IN yelling for rescue mGerman, but realising
and it is possible the Central Powers may NEW YORK their mistake, shouted out in English:
remain asi ruthless and unscrupulous as "We English sailors no Deutsche." There
hitherto. It is rfigh lime to guard ourselves were also cries of "Kamerad mercy" and
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
against such an eventuality." (Cheers.) they fell on their knees pleading to be
He was convinced that ''in the whole his- New York, Apr. 23— The battleship New
ou e of the largest type of new ves-
saved. The British Tommies were very
tory of the two nations their interests' and Mexico, calm, joking and obeying orders in the
the ties of (heir friendship were never sels, was successfully launched in the Navy
calmest way.
stronger or the intercourse of our people? Yard here
to-day.
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/April 28. 101 7 III''. JAI'AN WKKKI.Y MAM 267

PRESIDENT OF CHINA TAKES position had he taken this step a week PRESENT POLITICAL SITUATION
STRONG ACTI'JN ago when the investigators of tho railway IN CHINA
car hire case submitted a report, which
KOKUSAI Sl'EClAI. SlillVlCE was shelved by the Minister, who ap-' [llY OUU CHINESE OOBKUBPOlTOXirxj
Peking, April 19. — The dismissal from parently wa3 unwilling to punish the offi-
Peking, April .7— Tho moBt interest
office and arrest of Mr. Ohen Chin-tao, cials involved in tho report. As a result '»g aewfl concerning the Cabinet is the
the Minister of Finance;
of Mr. Yin Ju-li and tho suspension from
office of Mr. Yu Hsi-ehcng, Councillor lO
the Ministry oi' Finance, and of Mr. Wu
the dismissal of tho Minister's action, tho two
1
who
.

carried
.

ed their resignations.
out.
1 .

A
.

the investigation, tender-

.

irnmber of mem- cash melting company''

officials
,

and that, this sum

be rs of Parliament have lodged interpella- of money has been divided by Ur.
Chcu
ister oa i
lsier of 1

tll0Usail(1 ^
charge against Dr. Chen Chiu-lao, .Min-
mauce, lor
Finance,
^™
viiur two
receiving
for rccci tvv hundred
ao-li brass

Nai-cheu, Chief of the Department of

tions, requesting an explanation of Mr. Chin-tao and his Viee-Minister, Mr. Yin
Currency, all for participation in the bri-
Hsu Shih-ying's Ju-li. Dr. Chen repor cd this to both
bery and connection with the establishment failure to act the
the President, and the Premier in per-
of a cash melting company as outlined by report.
son the other day and asked for tho ap
the Kokusai correspondent on the 18th The President is congratulated on all
pointment of reliable officials to investi-
inst., have created a tremendous sensation sides for the strong line he has adopted. gate the case. Hence Mr. VVeng Hu, who
in political circles here. Mr. Yin Ju-li
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
was renowned for his straightforwardneas
has disappeared, but is believed to be still
in Peking.
April 20. Tho Peking,
preliminary —
and obstinacy as a censor under the late*
trial of the bribery case was conducted at Taching Court, has been appointed by the
The strong position taken by the Presi-
dent in the face of the great influence Mr.
the local procuratorate to-day. Tae case President as investigator and the case
was heard in camera, Chen Chin-tao, Yuh will be made public after investigation. It
Chen Chin-tao is known to exercise among
members of the Kuomintang, of which Si-Chen and Wu
JSTai-chen were retained in was reported amoag official circles that

President Li himself is nominally the head,

custody. Up to the present all attempts Mr. Yin would] sacrifice himself so as to
at bai." have failed In their report, the save his superior by shouldering the
is extremely significant; indeed, those in
touch with the political situation are in-
•
evidence of the investigators of the case blame; but he personally informed Presi-
clined to find in this scandal, which also appointed by the President, sho-,v» great dent Li this morning that he know9 j

involves Mr. Hsu Shi-ying, the Minister disparity between Chen Chin-tao' s and tbe; n °thing about; it and that he shall be ex-
of Communications, an indication of the merchants' statements. The former stated ceedingly glad if the Government will ,

coming of a complete Cabinet reorganiza- that the Vice-Minister acted as %u inter- make a thorough investigation of same,
tion. mediary and offered him a bribe on be- When the case was brought to the notice j

The mandate announcing Chen Chin- half of the merchants which he rejected, of the President, H. E. Li was so angry
ta >'-; dismissal says Councillor Yuh's sta tement agrees with that he ordered the Premier to take ac- '

"Mr. Ohen Chin-tao reports verbally that Chen Chin-tao's, while the merchants as-jtion at once. Thus three Mandates were
the Vice-Minister, Mr. Yin Ju-li, is guilty sert that Chen Chin-tao demanded money [drawn up by the Cabinet, one dismissing
of making overtures on behalf of other from them and do not mention the Vice- Dr. Chen, the second dismissing Mr. Yin 1

ipersons in connection with the establish- Minister whose version merely says the frorn duty and placing him under the
ment of a cash melting company. merchants asked him to approach Chen Administrative Court for trial and the
"Mr. Tsai Ju-chow and other merchants, Chin-tao with an offer of money which third appointing Mr. Li Shih-hou, one of
in a petition, state that the Minister of he refused to do. In summing np the in-! th e -two Vice-Minis ter s of Finance, as Act-
Finance, sometime ago ordered them to vestigators conclude that the merchants in- ing Minister of Finance; but when these
advance him a sum of money in order tend a direct attack against, Chen Chin- draft Mandates were presented to the
that he might pay for his shares, and that tao. Nevertheless all concerned are under Presidential Office for seal and promulga-
an obtain a tion, they were shelved on the ground thafi
he used coercion in effort to suspicion.
written statement, testifying to his in- investigation should be made beforehand.
nocence. Dr. Chen is attending to his duties as usual
"Mr. Hsia Shou-kang and Mr. Chang CORRUPTION CHARGES AMD IMPEACHMENTS in the Ministry while Mr. Yin has not at-
Chih-tau were appointed to investigate. tended his office for three days. It is
Their report, now received, shows that believed in order to save Dr. Chen, the
KOKUSAI SPECIAL, SERVICE
the case involves financial dishonesty on Kuomintang will sacrifice Mr. Yin, both
the part of Mr. Chen Chin-tao and Mr.
Peking, April 24. Mr. Wang Fu-wei, of whom are members of this party. Any- —
5v Sr ,! > -i
*

Yin Ju-h who are heroby removed from,

their posts and are handed over to a
-i

]udi ,.
the delegate from the Government Rai U how, there will be no
,
*
<• '

ways Board to the Conference and rui.

I

^ change of Finance
ELr^-
Cele- Minister until the Sino-German crisis is ^
. ,
F ,, , u . .»
cial court, to be dealt with in accordance,
a bration
. lokyo,
J
f ,
I m
was impeached for cor- over and the Parliament has passed the
'.
ruption by the x
, , . . .
j
Parliament during his re- Budget for 1916. The other Minister
with the law. Mr. Yuh Si-cheng, Coun-
Ministry Finance, and cent absence in Japan. Immediately upon who will probably lose his position is Mr.
cillor for the of
his return to Peking yesterday morning Hsu Shih-yin, Minister of Communica-
Mr. Wu Nai-chen, Councillor for the Min-
he had a lengthy interview with Mr. Hsu tions, as this man is disliked by the Pei-
istry and Departmental Chief, respectively
Shih-ying. yang Party on account of his intrigues
are hereby suspended from office and are
ordered to be available in connection with Mr. Hsu Shih-ying's resignation has not with the Kuomintang leaders. Both Dr.
this case." been accepted by the President, pending Chen and Mr. Hsu urged Premier Tuan
A further mandate appoints the second an investigation of the charges of corrup- to take immediate action against Germany
Vice-Minister of Finance, Mr. Li Shih- tion against him. at the commencement of the Sino-German
toa, to be Acting Minister of Finance. Mr. Tung Yi-lin has been arrested at crisis; but it is very curious to say
Numerous accusations of corruption in Tientsin and will be transferred to Peking that they are i n favour of delaying ac-
I

office have been brought against Mr. I!su|for trial tion for an alleged terrible Russian de-
Shih-ying, Minister of Communications' The Government has appointed Mr- feat and other Allied weakness at the vari-
and he is said to have been considerably Wang Jen-wen and the ex- Viceroy of ous theatres, of war in Europe. The other
alarmed by the strong line adopted by the Szechuan Mr. Chang Hi-hsih as commis- interesting news is that although the two
President, In any case, he has submitted sioners to investigate the troubles in Sze- Houses of Parliament have twice urged
a memorandum to the President, Uaming chuan. They will leave here as soon as the Government to introduce the name of
himself for lack of judgment in the ap- possible for Chengtu. In the meanwhile the Minister of the Interior instead of
pointment of officials, who have misused (the Government threatens severe punish- allowing Mr. Fan Yuan-Hen, Minister of
their authority. He recommends the dis-;ment to those responsible for any further Education, to act as Nei-wu Tsung-chang
missal and punishment of a number of disturbance. Mr. Tai Kan, the Governor indefinitely; but? none of those high of-
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officials. It is pointed out, however, that of Szechuan, has been appointed) concur- ficials whose names the Premier wishes
Hsu Shih-ying would have been in better rently Tuchun, replacing Lu Pei-chin. to nominate to this important post are
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willing to pass the two Houses for their SZECHUAN AND YUNNAN TROOPS COKE SPAIN SENDS STRONG NOTE OF WARNING
TO BLOWS TO KAISER
approval in view of the rejection of Mr.
Lu Tseng-hsiang and Mr. Chang Kuo-kan
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
as Ministers of Foreign Affairs
ister of the Interior respectively.
and Min-
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Shanghai,
April special from 23. —A London, Apr. 25.— The Spanish Gov-
ernment, in a Note to Germany, says that
Chengtu to
Kokusai News Agency the
if Gt.imany persists in her
As the op aions of high Chinese Gov- sayg that street fighting occurred on Wed- adherence- to
her ruthless submarine orders against!
ernment authorities are changing all the nesday night last between the Szechuan
Spairsh ships "in order to defend her ow r
time, so botii Vice-President, Feng Kuo- and Yunnan troops. -

life " the must not be surprised ii

chang and Gen. Chang Hsun who recently A violent battle took place on Thursday Spa n
siniiVily emphasised her right to defend!
cautioned the Premier to be careful about night for possession of the Imperial city.
her cwn life."
Germany, are now favouring the Cabin?t's Many houses were set on fire. The Yun-
foreign policy and they have wired cir- nanese held out against the attacks. The
cular telegrams to the Provinces dwelling streets were barricaded and trenches dug ARGENTINE TO GERMANY
upon the necessity of declaring war on by both parties.
Germany and severing relations with Aus- The highest praise is cue to the British, KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
tria-Hungary without further wavering French and Japanese consuls and the New York, Apr. 21.— The Associated
and hesitation. Hence «it is believed Pre- Postal commissioner for negotiating an Press correspondent at Bueno$ Aires an-
.mier Tuan will secure an overwhelming armistice at much personal risk. The nounces that the Government has sent an
majority from the special military con- armistice was arranged pending orders "energetic- note" to Germany, demanding
ference and it is expected that as the from Peking. complete satisfaction for the sinking of the
Kuomintang opponents have no real The situation is still critical but for- Mont,- Protegido. The Argentine Minister
has been instructed to immediately break off
power in China at the present moment, eigners are safe.
relations if Germany attempts to evade re-
the Cabinet will also secure majorities in The trouble is due to the military gov-
sponsibility
the two Houses of the Parliament to de- ernor Lu Pei-chin who is a Yunnanese and
clare war against Germany early next is disbanding the Szechuan troops while
month as it will be very foolish for China he is strengthening the Yunnanese troops TURKEY DEFINITELY BREAKS
to stand aside any longer. Dr. Wu Ting- in Szechuan. '

fang, Minister of Foreign Affairs, is now KOKUSAI SPECIAL SEEVICE KOKUS M DIRECT RERVrPK
one of the supporters of the Premier as Peking, April 23. The recent reports — New York, Apr. 22. A London despatch —
he believes that China should follow the of the mutiny at Chengtu are confirmed. announces that Berlin states that Turkev has
lead of the United States in this World The Government yesterday received a tele- formally announced her severance of rela-
tions with the United States.
War. The new Vice-Minister of Foreign gram from Tuchun Lu Pei-chin accusing
Affairs, Mr. Kao Erh-chien is not very the commander of the second Szechuan
well-known among Chinese official circles division Liu Chuan-hao of commencing BRAZILIANS RETALIATE WHEN GERMANS
and nothing can be said about his policy the conflict. He reports that through the FIRE
or career; he is also one of the supporters mediation of the Governor Taikan and the
of Premier Tuan as he has urged the British and French consuls, Liu Chuan-hao KOKUS AI-REUTER
Marshal-Premier to go in unconditionally agreed to cease hostilities but subsequently Rio de J aneiro, Apr. 18. The crowds at
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and leave China's "desires" to the good- recommenced the attack on the Yamen besides Porto Alegre. the capital of the Brazilian
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will of the Entente Powers. looting the city. State of Rio Grande do SuL at the north-
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Premier Tuan recently informed some Private houses around the Yamen were jwest end of the Lagoa dos Patos, which
of the members of the Parliament that burned down. has a population of 100,000 including
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both Japan and Great Britain desire very Large reinforcements have been sum- many Germans, attacked and damaged!
careful consideration about! the revision moned'. 270 German houses, set fire to the German
of the Maritime Customs Tariff before The Tuchun then proceeds to make a .Club, a German hotel and large store to-
agreeing to China's request while Russia number of charges against Liu Chuan-hao ,d!ay. The police were powerless. The
and asks permission to take drastic meas- fire spread to the houses of Brazilian
and France are hesitating about the post- re-
ures to suppress "these troublous ele- sidents, unfortunately.
ponement of the Boxer indemnity. '
ments. The riot was provoked by residents in
The outbreak is due to the many and the German Hotel fusillading a passing
GERMANY AND BELGIUM longstanding grievances of the Szechuan tramcar, whose occupants
were cheering
Lu Pei-chin who it is alleg- the Allies. The mob entered
troops against
the house
Yunnanese troops better than of a German and found
ed treat's his
coining
KOKUSAI-REUTER a plant.
the Szechuanese which naturally in their The occupier
—
Washington, Apr. 23. The State Depart- own province caused dissatisfaction among
of the house was arrested.
The whoie garrison of the State has beei
ment has published a report of Mr. Brand the latter.
calico cut to prevent the spread of dis-
Whitlock„ the former Minister to Belgium,
orders.
on the Belgian deportations Mr. Whitlock
eays the Germans have lighted an unextin- MILITARY CONFERENCE AT PEKING
gui suable fire of hatred among the Bel- PIRATES GET 28 OUT OF 4710!
gians by their cold, calculated deeds so KOKUSAI SPECIAX SERVICE
cruelly executed that even German soldi-
ers wept.
Peking, April 25. The much discussed — London, April
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE
18.—The Admiralty has
milrtkry conference was formally opened
by General Tuan Chi-Jui the Premier, at issued the following report of arrivals and

Wednesday morning. departures from ports in the BritLh Isles

ten o'clock on
ONE WAY AMERICAN CAN HELP THE ALLIES Thirty-two general? inclurling the repre-
for the week ending April 14:
There were 2379 arrivals
sentatives of General Feng Kuo-chang and
There were 2331 departure.
KOKUS AI-RB (TTEB Chang Hsun were present. After a short
Over 1600 tons 19 sinkings
Washington, April 19.— Mr. Daniels, address by the Premier, the conference Under 1600 tons 9 sinking?
Secretary of the Navy- announces that he was adjourned. Nothing was brought up In addition 15 vessels were unsuccessfully
is considering the suspension of the con- for discussion. attacked and 12 fishing vessels sunk.
struction of capital warships in order that
the Navy Yards may be able to concentrate
SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS GENERAL BISSING DEAD
on the building' of merchantmen.
kokusai-reutkr
Washingon, April 19. —Nicaragua has KOKUS 41 DIRECT SERVICB
Brussels,
KOKUSAI-REUTER
Apr. 19. —Governor-General
notified her approval of the action of the Madrid. April 19.— Th e Spanish Cabinet
Bissing is dead.
United States in declaring war on Germany. has resigned.
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GERMANY ON HER LAST LEGS TAKING LEAF FROM WILSON'S BOOK

VOICES OF THE PRESS
Tho declaration which President Wil-
Since the beginning of March, the (Jer- son of the United Slates made to tho
SOCIALISTS AND KAISERISH
mau forces on 'lie Western front liave citizens of tho country i a so forceful and!
Tho attitude of tho socialists of tho al- boon retreating, and such continued just, that the "ilochi" believes that the
lied nations is exceedingly firm, and in retreats mean the exhaustion of Germany,
instructions and advices given in tho pre-
thoir determination to destroy the danger- but on the other hand it can be understood sidential announcement can bo well applied
ous Prussian militarism to insure perman- as tho German plan of concentrating her
to the Japanese.
ent peaee on the earth, and) in their forces and shortening tho fighting lines,
In declaring war against Germany Pre-
patriotic spirit to sacrifice everything for says tho "Tokyo Nichinichi". The whole sident Wilson requested the people of tho
the _sakc of attaining their end, the world is keenly watching when; and how United States to abandon all Bullish desires
socialistsare not behind any other class Germany will use the forces withdrawn and exert their
the sake of efforts for
of people, says the "Jiji". from the western front. the nation, to endeavour to increase tho
This attitude seems to be contradictory At first it was believed that Germany industrial products of the country in order
to fcheir peaceful principles, but as the peaee intended an attack on the Italian front to supply the Entente with sufficient war
of the world has been disturbed by Ger- and press her to conclude an independent supplies, to bo determined to effect tho
many, and the interests anal properties of peace, but it seems recently that Germany final victory of the Entente, believing that
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still intends to try a decisive battle on the every one is actually lighting at the bat-
the people as well as the national exist- j

ence have been endangered, their inten-
tion to continue the war until the final
defeat of Germany, is not contrary to
their principles. There are a few social-
ists in the Entente countries who are ap-
plying their principles advocating peace
direct to the present situation, and oppos-
western front, and both tho Entente and: tle front, not to expect unjust profit in
German forces are now planning their trades, to stop luxurious and un-
for the
fray. necessary expenditure, and to prevent tbo
Germany in the past, did not hesitate waste of material and labour. Mr. Wilson
to take up any opportunity to attack tho also added that to bring out the best efforts
Entente forces, but the German energy of the American public for the sake of
has been exhausted, and she is now able the Entente it. is necessary to ask the
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ing the continuation of the war, but the to take the aggressive measures only on guidance and assistance of newspapers
number of such socialists is so small that the western front. If the Russian evolut on and religious workers.
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they are not attracting any attention. had ;taken place one year earlier, Germany The "Ilochi" says that the Japanese
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The attempt by such

to conclude peace would have made an attack on Ru&ia tak- have been proud of their patriotism and
ing the advantage of the disturbance. loyalty and they believed that they were
socialists will not cause any change of the
situation. The rumour says that the Rus- But now. she has merely watched the re- above other people in their patriotism,
sian socialists are negotiating with the volution in Russia, and through the So- but; since the outbreak of the war, the
socialists of Germany and Sweden to make 'ck'lists. is trying to negotiate the con-
people of other nations have proved them-
peace with Germany, but there is no
elusion of peace. Austria and Bulgaria selves equally or more patriotic than the
are also making peace negotiations, and Japanese. The industrial and economic
doubt that the majority of the socialists
are not anxious for peace negotiations at
Germany i9 aiding them. The United organisations of the United States are in
States declared war against Germany, but larger scale and better equipped than those
this moment.
Germany is still hoping for re-esltablish- of Japan, but still President Wilson urges
It is true that the Russian socialists
ment of the friendly relations with the the people to perfect their organizations
opposed an aggressive war, but as it is
United States. In every direction, Ger- and endeavour to give more aid to the
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their hope to destroy the dangerous Prus-

many is trying to open peaee negotiations. Entente.
sian military and protect the peace
On the western front, the British and The paper is strongly impressed by the
of the world, until they regain
French forces are desiring a final and de- instruction of President Wilson to stop
the territories occupied by the German
cisive battle, but Germany is trying to luxurious and unnecessary expenditure,
forces, and destroy Prussian militarism,
postpone the great battle there. To pre- and says tha.t while Japan is one of the
they will not consider any peace negotia-
vent the possible crash in the Spring, the Entente powers, the Japanese are indulg-
tion. It will be impossible for them to 1

German forces made several retreats, and ing in luxurious extravagances, without}
agree to the peace conclusion with Ger-
it seems that Germany intends to retreat noticing that, many people of other En-
many, and thus make Prussian militarism to
her final stand. It is the intention of tente nations are suffering from lack of
more dangerous. Germany to make England suffer by the food and clothes. If the luxurious ex-
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Even though there may be a certain activity of her submarines, and to take ad- travagances of the Japanese public are
number of socialists in Russia who desire vantage of the Russian revolution to cause witnessed by the people of other Entente
the conclusion of an independent peace, friction among the Entente powers, and powers, they will surely be angry with the
they will not be able to influence other she L hopimg for any lucky change of the Japanese. The women of other nations
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socialists and labourers, not to mention situation while she will depend upon her
are now taking the places of men who have
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the entire public of Russia. Consequent- durability.
ly there is no danger of the conclusion of
an independent peace between Russia and
Germany, even though a few
attempt it.
Contrary to the socialists of the Allied
powers, the socialists of Germany are now
the main peace advocators in Central Eu-
rope. At the beginning of the conflict,
gone to. the battle fronts, and are engaged
However how long can Germany bearj in various labours. The American women
the present condition ? The supply of have been always active, bub still Presi-
socialists may men and food have been almost exhausted, dent Wilson urges them to be more active
and, besides, the anti-war movement of and prevent the waste of food, other
socialists and labourers is becoming strong- materials and labour. The paper is as-
er every day. Germany knows the limita- hamed to look at the inactivity of the
tion of her own powers, and now she is Japanese women.
endeavouring to postpone the decisive crash In the end, President; Wilson requested
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the German socialists did not oppose the on the western front, by making retreat's, the aid of the newspapers and religious
war, except such socialists who were ab- and on the other hand, she is doing every- workers to give more and substantial as-
solutely opposed to any war. But as the thing 'to conclude an independent peace. sistance to the Entente nations. The
war progressed, the socialists began to When one knows the true state of affairs American press has a strong influence
learn the inhuman acts of the German in Ithieue directions, he may be able to pre- over the people, and when the Japanese
forces, and they began to feel the effect dict the end of the present war.
press is compared with their activity, the
of the scarcity of food, and recently their "Hochi" feels as if President Wilson
attitude towards the war has gradually socialists to negotiate peace *with the Rus- aimed his instruction at Japan.
changed. Disagreements and conflicts sian socialists, but if the report is true The paper concludes by saying, that
were caused among the socialists and the and the Kaiser is endeavouring to con- the Japanese people, as a whole, should
peace movement started by such socialists clude independent peace with Russia realize the fact that Japan is now fighting
are now supported by the public who are through the influence of the socialists, it against Germany, and should try to give
suffering from lack of foodt is nothing but the official endorsement of more aid and assistance to the Allied na-
The "Jiji" does not know how true the fact that Germany is now in a pitiful tions, even the luxurious com-
sacrificing 1

the report is that the Kaiser is urging the condition. tor s the Japanese enjoy at present.
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270 ^SflMffi^lSq THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [April 28, 19 1

FRISNuLY TALKS AT ENGLISH "In carrying on my investigation last

CLUB
"The attitude of the American press to
Japan and the Japanese" was the subject
of instructive discussion by Mr. W. IL F.
Stier, Assoc;. e Honourary Secretary of
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the Y.M.O.A. at the big annual rally of
the English Club of the Tokyo Y.M.C.A.
which was held in the new auditorium
of association
uvj in Kanda Sunday
la: vAbout %0G studen s of English were
• just as it is a great mistake to call
present. The other speakers of the meet-
ing were Mr. Art Smith. American avia- what the
tor, on "The recent aeronautical improve-
ment in America ;" Mr. M. Honda, editor Washington
of the "Herald of Asia," on "British and
American eloquence;" Mr. W. R. Mc- neither did the majority of the newspaper
Williams on "The faith of Jesus;" Prof.
Y. Negishi of St. Paul's College on
"Japan and her ideal;" and. Prof. V. Sa-
• interest taken in the travel
and commerce and
year," Mr. Stier continued, "on my sub- arts of Japan. Ascom-to the international
ject. I was greatly handicapped by the fact plications of my country, Japan ranks fifth,
that noboby ready knew what the attitude Mexico, Germany, Great Britain and even
China giving us more trouble.
of the press of my country to Japan and
"I admit that the New York Journal, the
'the Japanese was. I wrote to all pro-
typical Hearst paper, with its largest circula-
minent Americans who were known to be
tion in the country, is decidedly anti- Japan-
familiar with Japan and the Japanese
ese. But one paper cannot be picked out as re-
asking them what they thought about the
presenting the tone of the press of the ole
question, but very few of them gave a
country. It is a great mistake to presume
satisfactory answer. For example, Mr. the Hearst papers to be the American
Melvin Stone, general manager of the press,
Associate Press, replied he did not know Los Angeles the Capital of America. Re-
real attitude of the American cently in the 'New York Times,' the
press was. The Japanese Ambassador at 'Springfield Eepublican,' and other
and the Japanese Consul papers considered fair appeared a great
General in New York did not know; and deal censorious against Japan's policy to-
wards China. One of the reasons for the
editors to whom I had, there- American paper's attack of Japan's Chi-
I wrote.
fore, to formulate my thesis largely by nese policy is that they do not know what
reading hundreds of newspapers and maga- that policy is. Their conclusions are drawn
zine articles and by conversations with the on the basis of ignorance. But I am happy
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saki on "What can a teacher of English

authorities on Japan and the Japanese. to be able to say that they are beginning
do?" Upon appearance on the pla'form
and at the close of his address Mr. Smith "As far as I have ascertained I may say to learn that. Japan knows the Orient more
that the American newspapers and maga- than we and to see the wisdom of telling
received a long and thunderous applause
zines are beginning to realize that Japan the Orientals work out the problems of
from the audience, showing the enthusiasm
is a great nation in the Far East, and :he Orient'.
with which they welcome back this popular
that we must accord equally fair treatment "At the bottom of the whole trouble be-
American flyer. A large wreath and a
bouquet were presented io Mr. Smith and
to the Japanese in America. But as to tho tween Japan and the United States there
talk that the American press continually lies want of understanding, between each
his mother.
harping upon the fear of Japanese inva- other. If such as Prof. Negishi has told
In attacking the misrepresentation by sion into
the United States, I would say be the ideal of Japan, let the American
Western people that Japan has in the past we entertain no such fear. I am greatly people know it. Remember thev have each
fought a war in every ten years and will surprised to find here some papers repre-
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different minds and there can be nothing

therefore fight some nation ten years from senting America as having suddenly turn- so
important as to bring them to a better
now, Prof. Kegishi defended the cause of ed Imperialistic and, what- is more, term- and correct understanding. In conclusi :v
Japan in the wars with China, Russia, ing her declaration of war on Germany as it is my conviction that the American press
and Germany as inspired by the principles having an ulterior motive to prepare as a whole is very favourably disposed to
of national existence and justice. The against Japan, not Germany! In
my coun- Japan and the Japanese, contrary to what
sagacious Emperor of Meiji and the wise try I never saw any such thing as Im- manv think."
statesmen of Japan have always dia<inctly perialism.
separated the military and civil elements, TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ACT
"I picked out some thirty leading Ame-
putting the best interest of the nation in
the foremost, Mr. ISTegishi argued He rican dailies of influence and my investiga-
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.
The draft
tion of them revealed the following result: of the law prohibiting the
declared that "Deutschlaud uber alles" had
New York Times Quite favourable trading with enemy countries and enemy
come to be the dire disillusionment andl Chicago Tribune subjects, which was adopted by the recent
Anti- Japanese
doom for Germany. The domination of
New York World Pro-Japanese meeting of the Privy Council on the 18th
the world is a pleasant dteam, but no Phil. Public Ledger. ... Neutral favourably and sanctioned by H.I.M. the Emperor the
dream can be realized. Japan does not Boston Transcript Neutral favourably same day. is now in the hands of the Gov-
want to imitate Germany and is wise New York Sun Uncertain at present ernment. At Saturday's meeting of the
enough to see the folly. Japan must, in San Francisco Chronicle Neutral favourably Cabinet Councd,Premier Count Terauchi re-
the pursuit of her ideal, Prof. Negishi Los Angeles Times Unfavourable ported on the proceeding of the deliberations
said in conclusion, stand fast for the cause New York Evening Post Neutral favourably on the law by the Privy Council and the
of humanity and justice all the time, at Springfield. Republican. . . . Imperial sanction, and as the result of the
all places, and under all circumstances. Unfavourable, but fair conference of the Ministers present, it was
Chicago Daily News. .Unfavourably neutral decided that the law be promulgated in the
Mr. Stier's discussion of the attitude of
Chicago Herald Neutral favourably Official Gazette next Monday ,the 23rd, the
the American press to Japan and the Jap- law coming into force on the date of promul-
New York Herald Pro- Japanese
. .at present
anese was the most instructive as well as gation. A few regulations pertaining to the
Brooklyn Eagle Neutral
interesting one of all the addresses. It
Detroit Free Press Favourable control of steamers and other vessels, and
must be regretted that the time assigned to Washington Star Neutral unfavourably various other matters, including commercial,
him did not allow him to go on more fully Cleaveland Plain Dealer Unfavourable communications and other measures, that
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as he was prepared to on this greatly im- Kansas City Star and Times
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Neutral bear concern with the new act, and have

portant subject. Mr. Stier, using several New York Tribune .... Favourable recently
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close bearing with the operation of the law,
illustrative and statistical charts, showed! Washington Post Neutral unfavourably will be promulgated at the* same time,
how [he American newspapers and maga- Los Angeles Express Unfavourable 1
through the various departments concerned.
zines recently came to take active interest! San Francisco Call. ... Favourable recently According to report the law consists of
in matters relating to Japan and the! Pittsburg Dispatch Neu tral four principal articles, which purport is stat-

Japanese and announced finally that the Portland Oregonian Pro- Japanese ed to be as follows
.Unfavourable (1) Trading with enemy subjects is
attitude of the American press to Japan) Seattle Post
Intelligencer. . .

Hartford Courant Unfavourable strictly prohibited during the present war:

and the Japanese was very favourable. •

Milwaukee Sentinel Neutral •(2) A violation of the above prohibition shall

"The recent revelation." paid Mr. Stier, Minneapolis Tribune Unfavourable be punished with imprisonment for a period
"of the Zimmermann plots to instigate "I want to call attention to the fact that not exceeding six months or a fine not ex-
Japan and Mexico against the United! the American press now gives hundreds of ceeding 200 yen; (3) Exceptional treatment
States might have changed the general times more space for things relating to shall be given permitting trading wth the
sentiment of the American people toward Japanese than it used to but the discussion enemy subjects, which will be designated by
Japan. I suppose it has greatlv improved of the international question between Japan regulations specially provided for; (4) The
tl,.- ,ititude of ;he American press to this and the United States is far down the scale present law shall come into
force on the
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country. in comparison with the amount of active date of promulgation.

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April 28, 1917I TIIK JAI'AN WKKKLY MAIL

HR. LINDSAY RUSSELL GUEST OF JAPANESE and remained in W'uslimglmi long ei g'n tures they euu devise. We can no longer
to become thoroughly identified with the life depend entirely on conventional methods
Taking- advantage of tlio visit of Mr. there. VW thought that he could not bo m strengthening international tics. Wo
.replaced. In his brother-in-law Ambassador should have master minds in both Socie-
Lindsay Russell, the president Si the
Sato, however, we find a worthy buci The problem in how them to
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ties. to ^ot
Japan Society of New York, who docs I picture hini at the historic conference table
give the
attention to organiz- time and
so much for the promotion of Amcrico- ai Portsmouth N.I I. nearly twelve years ago.
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ing methods of international co-operation.

As Secretary of the Japanese Delegation,
Ja panose friendship a welcome meeting During the past three years we have had
his special duty was to make such com-
and dinner was given on the night munications to the American journalists as in view the development of a Japan-Ame-
ot the 19th a! the Imperial Hotel the Japanese delegates deemed advisable, rica Chamber of Commerce with the ob
jeet of encouraging trade, travel and tho
bv the Support Association of the There were many newspaper reporters at
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investment of American capital in the

Society in Tokyo, headed by Baron Portsmouth, but it is needless to sa\ that
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th 'V got but little information until every- Orient. Let me urge upon my friends
Shibusawa. The meeting was attended !

by a large number of prominent men, thing was Secretary Sato handled here the importance of their co-operatiou.
settled.
the situation with exceptional sk' and the In this connection allow me to express the
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American as well as Japanese, both, in
popularity he there gained has not been for- hope that China will see ihe importance
official and' private circles, there being pre- gotten in Washington. of improving her status in the United
sent among ihe guests, Mr. Lindsay Kus-
I presume I should say something this States and
I see no more effective way
sell and Mr. JJibb, travelling in company evening about the constructive work of the it can be done
with Mr. Russell, Mr. Post Wheeler, Ame- than in co-operation with
Japan Society. Its membership, when T was Japan. This i s the age of co-opera' ion
rican Charge d' Affaires, Viscount Moto- here five years ago, was about five hundred.
and conciliation. China would do well to
no, Foreign Minister, Mr. Shidehara, It is uow more than 1100 Of these over a follow
the advice of that master in the
V iee-i'oreigu Minister, Mr. Obata, Direc- thousand are Americans, scattered through-
American business world, Judge Gary.
tor of the Political Bureau, Mr. Nakamu- out the United States and including every
ra, Director of the Commercial Affairs profession and vocation. Its income last
To quote his words he said', "I believe
Bureau, and Mr. Kumasaki, Secretary, year was 52,000 yen. We have a very in- in and have advocated co-operation, between
of the Foreign Office, Dr. Clay MacCau- fluential Board of Directors representative individuals, corporations and nations as
ley, Mr. Swift, Mr. J. E. Sharkey, Mr. of business and finance. There are three distingushed from hostility and bitter-
J. Gary, Mr. Fleisher, Dr. Teusler, Dr. Japanese on the Board well known to you. ness; an earnest effort to live and let live;
U. Hattori, Baron Kanda, Admiral Baron Mr. Aral, Dr. Takamine and Mr. Ichino- to act as business friends rather than as
Uryu, Admiral Baron Dewa, Dr. Baron miya. business enemies; to compete but openly,
Sakatani, Baron Megata, Baron Viscount It has been the privilege of the Society fairly, considerately." China would do
MisKinaa, Messrs. S. Hoshino, Z. Yasuda, to welcome and entertain almost every dis- well to cultivate the friendship of Japan.
R. Fujiyama, T. Miyaoka, M. Suyenobu, tinguished Japanese who has
visited the It would serve to encourage
a freer flow
United States during the past ten years. It of American capital into her territory.
T. Sakai, T. Shidachi, EL Hibiya, Y.
has conducted a nation-wide educa- Every traveller to Japan usually visits
Fukuwara, and others. The hosts were
Baron Shibusawa, Baron K. Takahashi, tional campaign to make our coun- China, every merchant doing business
better acquainted and has with Japan is likely also to deal with
Baron R. Kondo, Dr. Soyeda, Messrs. K. tries
Ikeda, E. Ono, J. Inouye, H. Ohashi, B.
published many books. It circulates China, the very ships
that carry merchan
a monthly news bulletin and also dise between the United States and Japan
JSTakano, T. Dan, S. Asano and K. Fukui.
a trade bulletin. The Society encourages also serve China. Japanese activities and
The dinner was served at half-past six,
travel to Japan, and Americans who come
and during dessert Barcn Shibusawa, on enterprise are taking millions of yen to
here generally return as friends of Japan China. In fact from
behalf of the Support Association, made a no matter what angle
and help to create a better understanding.
short speech welcoming Mr. Lin ''day Rus- the situation be viewed the keynote is co-
We have recently had the passenger agents But instead of this, would-be
sell. Th e speaker dwelt on t< import- of all the great trans-continental railways operation.
-j

ance of the promotion of the friendly rela- and Pacific steamship companies in confer- friends of China are endeavouring to dis-
tionship between Japan and America, ex- ence in New York, with the view of working turb the good relations between the United)
pressing thanks for the sincere and strenu- out a plan of co-operation in encouraging States and Japan in the supposed interest
ous efforts made by Mr. Lindsay Russell travel to the Orient. One idea is to adopt of China and by an ill-advised propaganda
in the cause of Americo- Japanese friend- a phrase or slogan such as "the Orient calls are weakening China's credit in our finan-
ship. The Baron's speech was translated you. Visit Japan, China and Hawaii." AH cial world.
into English by Mr. Henry Satoh. Mr. of the companies are to print this slogan
Russell then rose and spoke as follows that millions
in all their travel literature, so
Baron Shibusawa, Your Excellency Viscount
Motono, Mr. Wheeler and Gentlemen:
of persons will read it over and over again.
The idea will thus become nationalized and
IT'SVERY EASY
I cannot allow myself <to accept as per- popularized.
sonal all of your tributes and kindly ex- Wewelcome the organization in Tokyi TO GET RID OF
pressions, but shall assume that they are America-Japan Society, which, you
of the
intended for me in a sense as the humble
medium through which you are conveying
have formed recently under the presidency SKIN TROUBLES
of Viscount Kaneko. If this organiza-
to my co-workers and colleagues in New
York, your appreciation and approval of
tion and the Japan Society of New York
are kept in energetic co-operation through
With CUTICURA
their earnest endeavours for a cordial, close
frequent exchange visits of officers and
and continuous relationship between Japan Bathe with
and the United States. and important work can be
ideas, efficient

J come again to Japan to learn from you,accomplished. We will at once form in Soap,
to increase my knowledge of Japan and to New York a committee of three on co- dry and
renew old friendships. If I could couni as operation composed of forward thinking apply the
friends only the former ambassadors to men, of constructive minds and I hope that
Washington and the former consuls-general a similar committee will be formed here. Ointment
to New York, it would be no small number. Such a committee in time will become very
Your officials to New York come and go in efficient and may influence the Far East- Stops itching instantly, clears away
too rapid succession. Over here I find many pimples, redness and roughness, re-
ern policy of financiers, business men and moves dandruff and scalp irritation,
of them. I recall with a feeling of personal
even our respective governments. It could heals red, rough and sore hands as
loss one whose untimely death deprived your
at least speak with authority and thus> pub- well as most baby humors. You need
diplomatic service of a valued member. I
lic opinion would be shaped by practical not buy them until you try them.
refer to the late Mr. Kokichi Midzuno.
The high standard which your Foreign '
men rather than by international theorists Sample Each Free by Post
or muckrakers, the sale of whose articles With 32-p. Skin Book. (Soap to cleanse
Office has maintained in its appointments and Ointment to heal.) For samples address
and whose living depends upon the niim-
.

to the United States is a source of congratu- post-C:;rd: F. Newbery & Sons, 27, Char-
and. sensational conjec- terhouse So., London. Sold everywhere.
lation. Viscount Chinda was much esteemed ber of startling
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Broadly speaking, Americans who have TO PRESERVE CHERRY TREES RED CROSS SOCIETY HAS CAPITAL PLAN
•any interest in the Far East at aU are
equally interested in
1

China and. Japan. I

Under the auspices of the Sakura-no-kai The Japan Red Cross Society is planning
or Cherry Society which has recently bean
It would be to the interest of Japan and to construct hospiital traing to be used at
organized by Mr. Takematsu Okuda, of the
China, as well as the United States, if a any railway accidents and in other emer-
Shirokiya Department
Mr. Aisaku gencies, and the society
Store,
Japan-China Bureau, were established in' some time ago re-
Hayashi, and several
of the Imperial Hotel
New York, managed for the joint interest! lovers of the favourite flower of Japan, an
quested Mr. Shintaro Kasamatsu to make
of these countries. However divergent' exhibition of various kinds of cherry olossoms a study of 1?he problem and submit reports
the interests of Japan and) China in the was held at the Imperial Hotel Monday on the scheme of construction.
1

Orient may be, they are almost identical afternoon at 2 o'clock. About 40 kinds of
Mr. K&samatsu has now finished his in-
as respects the benefits to be derived from cherry flowers which have been brought from
vestigation and submitted plans and ie-
contact with the United States. Let me Arakawa, Koganei, Asukayama and many
mention the community of interests upon, other floral resorts in the country were on ports to the Red Cross Society. The Im-
which China's progress and to some ex- exhibition there and in a lecture meeting perial Government Railways of Japan con-
tent Japan's material prosperity depends
—
held in connection with the exhibition that ducts railway hospitals at Tokyo, Kobe and
capital for investment, increase of trade afternoon Dr. Miyoshi, a noted student of Moji, but when a big disaster such as hap-
and travel, improved transportation, lower flowers, Mr. Iwaya, a prominent man of pened last fall in O-u. the railway hospitals
letters and others spoke.
cable tolls, funds for medical research, and physicians are unable to handle the
hospital anc educational work. It is stated that the Sakura-no-kai has
cases.
been formed to preserve the cherry trees
Each country is striving to express and The hospital trains planned by the Red
interpret itself to the outside world in its
which are decaying year after year partly Cross Society will consist of physician's
own way. We have in New York for in- due to the lack of proper care and with its car. a car for medicines and instruments
stance the Japan Society and the China office at the Imperial Hotel hopes to plant and" an operating car. Such a train will
Society, the A.mer can- Asiatic Association, many" cherry trees, give assistance to the be constructed at? the cost, of 15,000 yen, and
the Asiatic Institute, the East and West preservation of historical cherry resorts in it is the plan f the Red Cross Society to
News Bureau, The Par East Bureau and the country and others. order twenty trains at the cost of 300,000
many others- operating with varying de- yen.
grees of success. Magazines and newspapers ed States have created a lasting impression. The Imperial Railway^ have break-down
devoted to the Far East come and go in The passing of your Bed Cross contingent trains loaded with repair materials and
ranid succession. It would seem to be far through the United States on its mission other necessary supplies for accidents,
wiser and moie practical if all of these of mercy to England was one of those char- jeady for emergencies, and the hospital
activities were co-ordinated and working acteristic manifestations of the Japanese trains when constructed will be attached to
in co-operation. heart that awakened our imagination and these trains, and kept at the twenty prin-
If Icould bring but one message to you touched the well springs of our kindli£T cipal stations in the country. Not only at
if I could render Japan but one service, it emotion. And now you come to us with the time of railway accidents, but at any
Would be to impress on your bankers and your usual thoughtful kindness in an hour time when 'he service of the hospital trains
business men in this, the hour of your when We mourn the loss of our late Am is required, they will be
immediately des-
greatest prosperity, that you look to the fu bassador and offer a warship to transport patched.
ture and piepare now for the economic the remains to the United States. I do not In Germany- the hospital trains of the
struggle that is to come. I do not presume speak for my country, but I am sure thai Red Cross Society which were placed under
the supervision of the railway authorities,
to offer advice regarding your internal af- I voice the sentiment of my people when I
fairs, but a* respects your statue in the say that your kindly national sympathy ashave proved to be of a great value and
United Stales, concerning which I have service during the war, and the ho'.pi'al
vou thus express it to a bereaved family and
given thought for many years I may per- friends and also to their government and trains planned by the Japan
Red Cross
great rvice to the
haps speak. Let me suggest that you make nation is the "one toueh of nature wh ch Society will
;
also be of s<

prompt endeavour to impress on the Ame- makes the whole world kin." Army should anv emergency happen.
rican mind your economic development
and financial strength, your dominant posi-
tion in the Far East, your policy toward
China- that you do not adopt dry and
tedious statistical methods- but that you
consult advertising experts such as are em-
ployed by the New York banks and rail-
ways.
I would especially call your attention to
Variety of Uses.
the of the American
advertising policy
uses to which LEA & PERRINS'
The
Telephone and Telegraph Company and
the Union Pacific Raiway, each of which SAUCE can be put are innumerable.
is spending fabulous sums, not with the
At Luncheon, Dinner or Supper, it
idea of selling anything, but for the pur-
pose of nationalizing an idea. Beware of isthe ideal sauce for Roast Meats,
false press agents and fake advertising Fish, Game, Cheese, Salad, etc.
agents. They are the parasites of the busi In the Kitchen, it is indispensable to the
mess world. Some time ago the sugar cook for flavouring Soups, Stews, Gravies,
Hawaii were being damaged
plantations in
Minced Meat, etc.
by rats. Under expert advice the mongoose
was brought to Hawaii. After the mon- In India, a favourite "Pick-me-up" is Lea &
Perrins' Sauce with Soda-water.
goose exterminated th e rate, he set in to
destroy the sugar cane and now they are
importing a special tick which it is said
will destroy the mongoose. I wonder if Dr
Noguchi and Dr. Takamine. your great dis-
coverers in medicine and chemistry> cannot
discover something that will destroy the
vermin that infest international inter-
course.
In me thank you for all
conclusion let
The Original and GcnnfaM
that vou toward a better under-
are doing
WORCESTERSHIRE.
standing between the United .States and
Japan. Baron Shibusawa is a great lea-
der in this field, as he has been for vears
in that of industry. His visits to the Umt- 3
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AS A NEWSPAPER.
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The chemical industrial' exhibition at

The Japan Weekly Mail
WEEKLY EDITION
VtEWS & NOTES Uyeno Park will open on the 20th of Sep-
tember and will last for two months. It is
expected to be a great success from the
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. The American authorities have forbidden
support it has received from those interested.
the naturalization of Germans during the
war, even in case of applications made before
the declaration of hostilities by the U.S.
The plan to cover the eves of houses with
THE JAPAN MAIL either zinc or iron plates for preventing

AND them catching fire and to check thereby the

As the profits last year amounted to
spread of it, has been formed by the Tokyo
THE JAPAN TIMES 1,453,580 yen, the Yokohama Electric Co.
Metropolitan Police Board and the authori-
remits to the local Municipal Office 8,570
IOTH WEEKLY EDITIONS ties of the Board intended to make this plan
yen, i.e., 5 per cent, of the profits as a incumbent upon householder in the city
SIX MONTHS Yen 5.50 royalty.
from the fifteenth of this month. But owing
ONE YEAR Yen 10.00 to materials in
the expensiveness of the
The Russian Embassy has been informed question is learned,
at present the plan, it
that the date for the return to Russia of will not be compulsorily put into practice
SUBSCRIPTION RATES Eussian subjects having lapsed the military for another year to come.
service has been postponed to the 15/28 of
Single copies Sen 15 each
(back numbers).. Sen 25 each
May. Over one hundred houses were 'destroy-
„
One month Sen .50 fire at the city of Nawa, the capital
ed by
Three months Yen 1.50 The rice crop in Korea last year amounted of Okinawa prefecture, Tuesday morn-
Six months Yen 3.00 to 12,500,000 koku, says a report from The blaze occurred at an important
ing.
One year ; Yen 6.00 Seoul. This is reported to' be an increase commercial centre of the city at 4.30 in
1,130,000 koku compared with !the 'preced-
the morning, and after consuming many
of
ing year and also an increase of 100,000
large mercantile houses, mostly sugar
CONTENTS koku over the estimated figure.
stores, the flames were subdued about 6.30 ^

lews and Notes 273 a.m. The warehouse of the Okinawa Sug-
'

'remier Tuan of China Determined on A dispatch from Nagoya states that a ar Manufacturing Company, where were
scheme has been launched by some merchants stored about 30,000 yen worth of sugar,
War 274
there to start a big toy manufacturing com- one time, but escaped
\iture Relations With Russia is Theme 275 pany in the suburbs of Nagoya with a capi- was threatened at
than'ks to the change of wind.
Zenseikai Schemes to Become Stronger 275 tal of one million yen. It is stated that
"hina As Far (From a Decision As the contemplated company will manufacture
is
The Japan Esperanto Association, of
toys for foreign buyers.
Ever 276 which Dr. Kuroita, of the Imperial Uni-
Tokyo, President, will hold
That Attitude Will the Parties Adopt ? 276 versity of is
1

The members of the' Seiyukai party will its Congress at the hall of the Wakyo-
['he European War 277
meet on the 18th of this month and will gakudo. Kanda, on May 10. It will be
I M. S. Swift and Broke Win Gal- hold the election of the leaders,, directors, followed) by a lecture meeting and Miss
party.
lant Action 279 chief director, and councillors of the American propagandist
On the next day they will again meet and A. Alexander, an
Irst Task of Russia's Provisional of Bahaism n ow in Japan, Drs. Kuroita
will vote for the leaders and directors of the
other Esperant-
279 the and Nakamura and some
1

Leaders 1

Ipafrty who will direct the par% in

A committee for ists are expected to speak.
IJncle Sam and John Bull Come to House of Representatives.
280 investigating general political affairs will be,
Agreement The Okura Museum, which Baron O'kuna.
reported, instituted anew in the party.
Lmcrican Troops for France 280 it is
its founder, contributed to the State by way
of commemorating his promotion
281 to rhe.
J.S. Already Decides on Conscription
The scheme launched by Mr. French Cham, rank of Baron in connection with the Em-
Jhina's Military Men Want. War with
pion, an American aviator and mechanic to peror's Coronation, will be managed a? a
282
Kaiser Miss Stinson, and Sub.-Lieutenant Kuma- foundational juridical person in future.
)epo S e Vice-Minister of Communica- jmoto to establish an aviation school at Yok- Th P Baron has been in consultation
with
282 kaichi. Shiga prefecture, is reported to be thr concerned as to the future
authorities
tions
283 making fair progress. The promoters have management th e museum, and en Sun-
of
3-erman Socialists Are Aroused at Last
applied to the mayor of Yokkaichi for per- day Viscount Suematsu. Barons Shibusawn
283
fapan and Russia mission &>]" the establishment of five aero- and Sakatani and other members of the
Imperial
Toices of the Press 285 plane sheds, which will cost some 3,000 yen. council of the museum met at the
Hotel, when approved the organiza-
It is stated that the city of Yokkaichi
will they
(Javy Department Has New Plans
m
assistance to the scheme to of a foundational juridical person
Now 286 give monetary tion
Ready the future management of the museum.
some extent, but the promoters and their
. .

China's Proposal to Entent Allies 286 to Baron Okura will applv to the authorities
supporters will open a subscription list
materialization for permission to put this decision into ef-
Ul n Readiness For
i Coming Olym- raise funds necessary for the
fect.
piad Here 287 of the project.
 274 »B9mwm^s THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [May S, 1917

PREMIER TDAN OF CHINA DETER- Then Premier Tuan and other bureau- DETAILED ELECTION FIGURES
crats supported the plan of severing dip-
MINED ON WAR
lomatic relations with Germany from rea^
Detailed statistics of the recent general
song of their own. Both powers of bureau-
It has been regarded strange that China election have been just compiled, and the
crats and public agreed to actuate the sever-
which severed diplomatic relations with ance of diplomatic relations, and the ma- figures show the influence and power oi
Germany is stll hesitating to declare war jority of the members of both houses were each party, giving the explanation of the
agains. her. The Chinese parliament which influenced by the general tendency and outcome of the election.
voted for the breach of diplomatic relations voted for The votes obtained by the elected mem
the breach of diplomatic rela-
with Germany almost unanimously, is re- tions. Even at that time, there were many bers of the House of Representatives of each
ported to he opposing the policy of declar- who declared that although they agreed to party are as follows
ing war. the plan of severing diplomatic relations,
Party. Total No. member Votes per
vote. elected. member.
Dr. Sakuzo Yoshino, discusses the recent? they would not consent to the declaration
diplomatic movement in China, in the May of war. j
Seiyukai 441,313 162 2,724
issue of the "Toho Jiron" (the Eastern Kenseikai 319,191 122 2;616
The Tuan Cabinet which effected the
Kokuminto '"' 117,726
I

Review), and outlines the causes that severance of diplomatic relations, ia now. 36 3,270'
changed the attitude of the Chinese parlia- confronting the difficulty of obtaining sup- utners -111,765
• 61 1,832
j

ment. It is he opinion of Dr. YoshinO' port to its intention of declaring war

1

that it is natural for the Chinese parlia- Total 989,995 381 2,598
Dr. Yoshino believes that the Tuan Ca- .

ment to oppose the declaration of war ag- binet knew that the public would oppose In the average per member vote, the Ken-
ainst Germany. China's paiiiicipation in the war, but seikai is below the Seiyukai but it is inter-
esting to note that, the Kokuminto which
The majority f the members of the both brought up the question, believing that the
Houses of China belong to the Kuomin opposition of the public would not be so elected only thirty-six members in the elec

party which favours absolute peace. How-
ever the bureaucrats are now trying to
oppress the people, and it is reported that
the government is plann'ng to restrict the
activity of the people by adopting a war
policy after declaring war against Ger-
many. While it may not be true that the
government intends to arrest the leaders
of the Kuomin by proclaiming martial law
upon the declaration of war. Dr. Yoshino
thinks that the present government of
China intends to borrow money from
eign countries and strengthen its positions
as soon as she declare? war agains' Ger-
many, and consequently the Kuomin which
represents the people, is against the dec-
laration of war against Germany.
The Kuomintung has now no opportun-
ity to regain its power, and it is merely
hoping to remain peacefully and wait; for
the natural development of the public in-
telligence. The party is hoping that with
the progress of time, the people will be de-
veloped and will support it. Consequent-
ly the Kuomin which started the past revo-
lutions, has now turned pacifist, and what
the party desires is peace, and it does not
agree to the declaration of war even ag-
ainst Germany. Among the members of the
party there are a few who support tho dec-
laration of war on the ground that by .im-
ing the war, China will obtain a voice x n
the coming peace conference, but at" the
same ime they are un wiling to sacrifice
peace in the country for a voice at the
peace conference.
If the Kuomin desires peace so much,
why did support the breach of diploma-
it
tie relations with Germany? That is a pro-
blem. But Dr. Yoshino says that although
strong. Premier Tuan had too much con- tion obtained the largest votes per member.
fidence in the financial assistance to be given But this is explained by the exceedingly
by the Entente powers the event of larger number of votes obtained by several
in
China's entering the war. Reports say that of the Kokuminto candidates.
the Entente powers promised several condi- The total votes cast for the candidates of
tions to China for her participation in the all parties are as follows
war, while it was also rumoured that China Party. Total No: Votes per
votes. candidates. candidate.
made the proposal to the Entente power?.
At any rate, the Tuan Cabinet counted up- Seiyukai 487,258 203 2,400
on financial and other aid from the En- Kenseikai 473,051 . 219 2,165
tente powers for the participation of China Kokuminto 129,238 46 2,810
for- in the war. and declared to parliament the Others 188,134 152 1,238
benefit of entering the war.
But as things progressed, it was found Total 1,277,681 620 2,061
that those favourable ierms announced by The above figures show that the votes
Premier Tuan were not to be counted upon, obtained by the Seiyukai and Kenseikai do
and the fact that the Entente powers pro- not differ much in the total number, but
mised t consider those terms favourably, the Seiyukai managed to elect forty mem-
but had no intention of accepting the pro- bers more than the Kenseikai. The Kensei-
posals as made by the Chinese Government, kai had too large a number of candidates,
was revealed. When these facts became and divided the votes among a larger num-
known, the members of parliament opposed ber of candidates than the Seiyu-kai, and
the plan of Premier Tuan to join the war. finally failed to elect as many as the Seiyu-
Even among the Cabinet Ministers, there kai did.
are many who openly oppose Premier Tuan, From the above statistics, the influence of
and the Tuan Cabinet is now siruggling the Kokuminto, can be judged as being much
between two difficult' es, the opposition of stronger than is shown by the number of the
the people and the request by the Entente candidates elected, while it is also to be
powers to join the war. noted that the neutral candidates who had
The term of the President expires on less votes than the Kokuminto candidates,
October 10th, 1918. and the possible can- [managed to win and elected so large a
didates for the position are the Premier number as sixty-one members.
Tuan and Vice-President Feng. Con-
sequently, Tuan and Feng do not agree, JAPANESE DOCTORS ABROAD
and it is natural for Feng to oppose the
plans of Premier Tuan. The Kuomin The Foreign Office has for the first time
which is not satisfied with the administra- investigated the number of the Japanese
tion of Premier Tuan. is supporting Feng, physicians abroad, according to which 978
and the conflict between Tuan and the Japanese doctors are now engaged in the-
Kuomin, will be fierce in future, consider- medical profess on :

foreign countries at in
the party was against any change and any ing; the coming presidential election.
present, while the number of Japanese resi-
participation in the war.' among the mem- The plan of the Premier Tuan to join the dents abroad
reaches 590,159. The classifi-
bers there were many who are pro-Amer- war, is thus being opposed by various fac-
cation is as follows:
ican and desire to follow the steps of the tions, stimulated by the anti-Tuan cabinet
The number
United States. These pro- American mem- sentiment, but the stronger the opposition, of Japanese
bers were headed by Dr. Wu
Ting-fang, and the more firmly Premier Tuan is determin Physician Dentist residents
ed to declare war against Germany, in
besides the pro-America n Chinese, there ap- Manchuri a 187 43 309,981
peared pro-French Chinese, who desired to order to save the Cabinet from the present China 176 32 27,770
give support to France and England. crisis. For that purpose, Premier Tuan Southern China and
Mr. Wang Chao-ming, who is noted for has made others announce the advisability Oceania 137 81 26.733
his progressive ideas, was suddenly called of joining the war even without any con- North America . • • 218 31 213,662
back from France, and upon his arrival at dition. Tuan is also planning a change South America . . . 7 3 6,767
Peking, he staited an active campaign and in the Cabinet, as among the ministers there Europe and Siberia 47 15 5 246
influenced many of the Kuomin to support are some who are opposing the declara-
England and France. Thus besides those tion of war aga nst Germany. The parlia-
who wished to follow the step of the Unit- ment scheduled to meet on April 16th was Tuan is now planning to force the de-
taier
ed Sta'es. there appeared another group of postponed, and it is not known when the elaration of war against Germany with
people who desired to assist England and session will be held, because Premier Tuan the aid of the Army Commanders, hoping
France. These two factions might have dis- wishes to have a thorough understanding that with the declaration of war, he can hold
agreed on the question of declaration of winb the commanders of Army before the the Kuomin and other opposition factions
War. but on fh e problem of severing dip- opening of the Diet. 'down until the coming Presidential elec-
lomatic relations, they joined hands. Dr. Yoshino concludes, saying that Pre- tion.
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FUTURE RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA, I'v the WSUlt? It can be expected in such KENSEIKAI SCHEMES
TO BECOME
an event that Germany, with the object of
IS THElttb STRONGER
alienating Russia from her other allies such
as France and England will make 8 om c tem-
Tlio "Future Eolations between Japan pting offer at the peace conference to Bus After '''e defeat in the last general elec-
and Russia" is the subjeet of an article sia as regards the disposal of the Bosphonis tion campaign the Kenaeikai ii determined,
published i„ the "Osaka Asahi" from the and Dardanelles stunts. says the "Nichinichi'' to .vtrcnglhcu i?he
pen of Dr. Suyehiro. Dr. Suyehiro, begin- "Russia on the contrary, though satis- bonds of its members
ning with a surmise about the practicability fied with such an offei only for the time will am. will very likely
of a republican form of government in Rus- not be long conti nf use inoro discretion in promoting its party
with it? and may start a
sia proceeds to survey the prevailing siiua wa r with Germany again. influence in future.
tion in the European theatre of war, finally
"But Russia having apparently found The journal s ays that [here arc of course
ending wi'th tin happy prediction as to the herself no match for Geimany in ihe pre-
future of Russo-Japanese relationship. His many members of the party who are not
sent struggle will not in all probability try
arguments are substantially as follows: well continued with .h c measures taken by
to make any issue on her own initiative on I

"If thp granting of universal suffrage, the Medifcerram an. But getting access to the leader., of the Party in the recent elec-
which is one of the points in view of the the open sea on the part of Russia is a tion campaign, but there are on the other
Hie-w Russian Government? were really ac- necessity not to be gainsaid founded on the
hand as many who se<m to take a raitber
knowledged and ensured by the new Con- principle of Russia maintaining her own ex-
stitution which is now being compiled, the istence. optimistic view of the future of the politi-
So this vital mcessity for Russia
Russian people of all ranks, denominations, has been most keenly felt during the present cal .situation in connection with their party.
and races above a certain limited age will war. Though the Socialists of that coun- The latter class of politicians belonging to
be given the privilege to share in the politics try are now advocating a non-aggressive
of the country in future. But as to whether policy for the
the party would seem to he trying fro be-
future this state of things ca n
the Russian people as they are now are well not be thought to continue long from the lieve that inasmuch as the political .situa-

Qualified to receive a republican form of above reasons. tion in this country is always changeable
government, I fear the answer is in the "And next as regards the future relations and the party can still boast a large num-
negative,' a republican form of government
of Japan and Russia after the war it is ber of its members, that is to say, about
being more delicate and difficult in its pro-
safe to observe thai as long as Russia makes 120 members the party is blessed with a
cess than any other form of government?. no descent upon the Eastern shores with ter- happy future and is hopeful of regaining
In my opinion the Russian people in gene- I

ritorial ambition faithful 1?o the new Russo- its once vaunted influence so long as the
ral, especially the peasant class, which make-;
i

Japanese convention but instead directs her party makes discrete endeavours in that
up 80 per cent, of the whole nation* lack attention to the other quarters of the world, direction.
qualifications as a republican nation and
allowing fo r the fact that Russia has such Therefore the Kenseikai will stick to the
have tiO knowledge about that specific form an intention constitutional principles in politics it makes
for argument's sake, the rela-
of government at all. During the reign of tions of Russia and Japan will remain as so much of. and will try to make the na-
the Tsar Nicholas II. great? attention was cordial and friendly
as ever for the future.'' tion believe that th fi party stands by jus-
paid to the promotion of education, espe-
tice and righteousness in all political deal-
cially of elementary education. But all the ings and practice, in the hopes of thus re-
result of this effort was far worse than that GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN gaining the confidence of the nation which
of any other first-rate power in the world. the party has apparently forfeited now.
A certain scholar acknowledged that? for The "Nichinichi" recalls the past, enume-
all (th e necessity of 300,000 elementary The thirty-eighth annual general meeting rating many instances to show the nature
schools to accommodate the children above of the Imperial Geographical Society of of the political situation in general which
the school age in 1911 there were only Japan, of which H.I.H. Prince Kan-in is may be fitly described as sudden and be-
more or less 100,000 such schools. There ±he President, was held on April 28 yond expectation. First of these instances
is an enormous number of illiterate persons at the Society's Building at Nishikonya- is the downfall of the late Saionji cabinet
in Russia, The figures of the illiterate per cho. The meeting was attended by a large which was inevitable owing to the failure
hundred are shown as follows number of prominent members of the So- of the bill of increasing the army divisions
Place No. of illiterate ciety, both in official and private,introduced by the Government to the House
circles.

Petr grad 47 At 2.30 p.m., H.I.H. Prince Kan-in, graced of Representatives. Next is the dissolu-
Kovno 58 the occasion with his presence, attended by tion of the Katsura cabinet which occurred
Moscow 60 a military attacne. three months after it came into power. More
Warsaw 61 The Princi .addressed the meeting to the recently is the breakdown of the Yamamoto
"The average number of the illiterate effect that it was a great pleasure to find cabinet which was also inevitable due to
per a hundred persons 79 throughout all
is the Society so devoted to the cause the Siemen 's affair. The unexpected ad-
Russia. And worse still than this, the of promoting geographical and geological vent of the Okuma cabinet was a sequence
whole peasant class are labouring under studies in this country, and! that, although in the fast-changing scenes of the political
burdens of taxation which claim half of the war has not yet come to an end. the drama Japan. m
their income and they are therefore quite Society is expected to go on endeavouring to Such is the changeful nature of the poli-

poverty-stricken. In view of all these facts tical situation, the "Nichinichi" says> and
contribute to the furtherance of national
it is easy enough to see th e impossibility of attempts to make a not very auspicious
learning.
introducing a republican form of govern- prophesy as to the future power of the
Thereupon Viscount Hanabusa, Vicen
ment in Russia fo r the present with any President, on behalf of the members of the Terauchi Cabinet, saying that though! the
hope of its being ever adopted with the Society, replied that the Prince's patronage Government; has now succeeded in winning
'best results. ai majority of members in the Diet on the
and encouragement were the chief factors of side and seems safe from at-
"We must turn our attention to the pre- its success, and that, though the great con- Government's
sent situation of the war in Europe. The tacks by the Opposition in future as a re-
flict of the world tended to cause people to
sult of the recent general election, it can
war can be said to be progressing not verv neglect sciences,, the members would apply
favourably to the Allies at present. It is not yci be said that the Government has
themselves diligently to 'the advancement been placed on .„ solid foundation, judging
very annoying to see that the Russian and
Italian armies are on the defensive at pre-
of culture. from all the circumstances attending the re-
Commander Misobe spoke afterwards about suit f the recent general election. So most
sent, instead of taking concerted actions
the actual war from the naval point- of view. of the members of the Kenseikai are full
with the British and French armies which
A large banquet was afterwards served, of confidence and hope to restore the pro-
are now making active warfare against
attended by Prince Kan-in, there being pre- sperous influence they have till lately enjoy-
their enemies.
"On the other hand, there is the gratify- sent among the guests, Viscount Hanabusa, ed if they are not in too much ^ of a hurry
but
ing news that riots are occurring in suc- Baron Kikudti,, Viscount Tanaka, Count to realize their ambition at this time
cession in Germany as a result of shortage of Tokugawa, Mr. Hioki, former Minister to wait till a favourable opportunity, in the
food stuffs, and her allies, namely, Austria- Peking,, Lieu!t.-Gen. Tanaka, the seismolo- meanwhile making careful investigations
Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey are suffering gist,, Prof. Omori, and Mr. Mko. P. Mili- into the political and administrative affairs
nation and
more keenly from the distress arising from aressy, Greek Consul, as the only foreign essential to the welfare of the
member of the Imperial Geographical So- trying to d'o all in their power to suit tfio
the same cause. So suppose the present war
were to end in a drawn battle what? would ciety of Japan. w shes of the people. ;
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276 m-mmwn THE JAPAN WEEKLY MATT, [May 5, 1917

CHINA IS AS FAR FROM A DECI- fusal to cancel her declaration of unre-

WHAT ATTITUDE WILL THE
submarine warfare and the deten- PAR-
SION AS EVER stricted
TIES ADOPT
tion of the Chinese Minister to Berlin.
Press dispatches from Peking report At the meeting of the Cabinet Council,
held in Peking on Saturday, Premier What
attitude will the three parties
that at the meeting of the Cabinet Coun- in the House
of Representatives, namely
Tuan Chi-jui strongly insisted on the de-
cil on April 28 the question of the Kenseikai, the Seiyukai, and the Ko-
claration of war against Germany and Aus-
China's entry into the war was brought stria, but some moderate members voiced
kuminto take in the coming special session
an opposition to the Premier's opinion. of the
Diet? According to the ".Nichini-
up for discussion, but no decision was ar-
No decision was reached on the subject. chi," the Kenseikai which has been since
rived at. The date for the question being
A Peking dispatch says that the ''Pe- opposed to the present Terauchi Cabinet
submitted to the consideration of parlia-
king Gazette" of Sunday has it that the remaining in power on the ground that the
ment has not been fixed as yet, the min- declaration of war against Germany may latter being a non-party Cabinet is an un-
isters having arrived at the conclusion that be unavoidable, but the question will not constitutional one may be expected to in-
negotiations should be made with the En- be easily solved while the Tuan Ministry troduce a bill of want of confidence in the
is in power, because the present
Cabinet again when the Diet open? its next
Ministry
tente powers on some important matters session. Then as regards the probable
lacks the confidence of the nation. The
relative to China's taking the "third step," Kuomin party knows too well the fact that attitude of the Kokuminto the same paper
previous to submitting the question to the Tuan Ministry has no sympathy or s^ys that the party's movements being
support among the military class, and lays often characterized by suddenness and un-
parliament. The committee on interna
stress on th e failure of the Ministry in expectedness it is very difficult to forecast'
tional affairs also met the same day and the attitude of the party in the coming
its efforts to maintain peace in Szechuen,
held conferences about the proposal to de- session of the Diet or to fore-see what
Hunan and Kwangtung, as well as the re-
clarewar against Austria simultaneously cent scandal involving the high officials of relations it will keep with the other par-
ties.
with the declaration of war against the Departments of Finance and Com-
Germany, and as to the proceedings con- munications in connection with the opium But, says the paper, there are now two
cerning the disposal of the German vessels question. Moreover the Tuan Ministry different opinions current as to the pro-

detained in China and the nullification of has committed a blunder in its attempts
1
blem, one of which makes it probable that

treaties and agreements with Germany to secure the agreement of the Entente
the Kokuminto will join in the move to

and Austria, consequent upon the declara- powers to China's counter proposals for put forward a bill of want of confidence
tion of war. 'her entry into the war. In these circum- again at the instance of the Kenseikai,
being necessitated to do so by the circum-
Mr. Wu
Chao-shi, councillor of the For- frtances, says the paper, the Kuomin party
eign Department, replying to an inter- will decidedly oppose the declaration of stances under which the two parties work-
pellation of the members at the meeting war to be introduced in the parliament ed at the time of the last session of the
of the whole house committee of the Senate on Saturday next week. The paper con- Diet. The other opinion is quite to the
contrary and makes one disbelieve that
on Friday, stated that the rumour of cludes by saying that if Premier Tuan is
-

separate peace negotiations alleged to be aware of the grave significance and con- such will be the case after all. The "Ni-
going on between Russia and Germany sequences of China's participation in the chinichi" is rather inclined to believe in

was incredible. He added that although war he should speedily quit office. the truth of the latter prediction, and pre-
dicts that the Kokuminto will join hands
the former Government of Russia con-
sisted of pro-German elements, as was with the Seiyukai which will no doubt re-
clear
TOKYO A.F.C. END SEASON frain from showing a direct front against
as the result of recent revelations
and accounted by the revolution, the
for the Terauchi Cabinet at all events because
The Tokyo Association Football Club have of the fact that the Seiyukai now owes to
new Russian Government was quite free
had a fairly successful season, having played the Government a great deal for the recent
from such pro-German colour. The Gov-
17 matches, won 7, drawn G and lost 4, success in the general election which
ernment delegate further stated that the scoring 3931 by their op- gained in securing an absolute majority
goals against
Chinese Government had been led to be- ponents.
lieve the possibility of a separate peace be- of members in the Diet. The Government^
In the games for the Association League says the paper, interfered to a great ex-
tween Russia and Germany through a j

Challenge Cup they tied with the Y.C. & tent in the late election campaign in the
misinterpretation of an official report from
A.C. for first place, and had to play a de- interest of the party. And thus the Sei-
the Chinese Minister to Washington. The
ciding match with them, which the Y.C & yukai may have a free hand in settling
delegate refused to clearly explain the
A.C. won. all matters in the Diet as well as in gene-
diplomatic policy of the Government which
The playing membership has been largen ral politics hereafter.
was still lacking in final decision.
According to Shanghai dispatches the
than in previous seasons. The recovered influence of the Seiyukai
The thanks of all the numbers are due is looked upon by the "Nichnichi" as fore-
Chinese Minister to Washington sent
to Mr. W. Haigh for his untiring efforts ib. boding the possibility that such statesmen
a dispatch to his home Government ad-
the dual capacity of Honorary Secretary belonging to that party as Marquis Sai-
vising the Government to speedily take a
v and Captain, in arranging so many fixtures, onji and others may take advantage of
decisive step towards Germany and take
and for his splendid leadership in the field. this opportunity in obtaining the chairs
joint action with the United States which
The following is a summary of all matches in the new Cabinet which will eventually
had passed the decision on giving financial played
succeed the present Terauchi Cabinet
:

support to the Entente powers. The for- Date. Opponents. Result Goals.
eign advisers to the Chinese Government 1916. For. Against.
Toshima Shihan Gakko HONOUR FOR PROFESSOR ANDO
have jointly presented a memorandum to Oct. 7 Tokyo Higher Normal School 1
1
1
„ 17
the Government expressing views about Nov. 4 Chinese Football Club 4 1 In appreciation of meritorious services
China's participation in the war. They „ 23 Chinese Football Club 1
rendered by him fo r long years in the in-
1

„ 25 Aoyama Normal School 2 1

urge that on the declaration of war against Dec. 2 Toshima Shiban Gakko 4 5 struction of the French language, the Re-
Germany and Austria, China should „ 16 Y. C. & A. C 2 public of Prance in the name of M. Viviani.
nullify all treaties and agreements con-
1917. the Minister of Educat'on, has decorated
Jan. 13 Tokyo Higher Normal School Professor Tadayoshi Ando. of Waseda Uni-
cluded with the two countries, which mat- „ 28 Tokyo Higher Normal School 4
1

3
Aovama Normal School 10 versity with the title "Officio de l'instruc-
ter should be formally declared in the pro- Feb. 3
„ 10 Y. C. & A. C 4 2 fe'.on Republique." Prof. Ando was first
clamation of war, together with the can- „ 17 Tcshima Shihan Gakko 2 2 an instructor at th Military college for some
cellation of that part relating to Germany „ 24 St. Joseph's College Alumni... 2
-

10 years and ha s taught French fo r the past

I

Mar. 17 St. Joseph's College Alumni...

and Austria in the clauses of the protocol '21 Tokyo Higher Normal School 1 1 25 years. Th? decoration, it s'ated. will
„
of the treaty signed after the settlement f SI Y. C. & A. C ,
9 be presented to him bv M. Regnault- the
of the Boxer trouble. The raison d'etre A pr. 21 Aoyama Normal School 4 1
French Ambassador, on the occasion of the
for China's declaration of war against 39 31 celebration of tho 60th anniversary of his
Germany is said to include Germany's re-
1
birth which will be held early this month.
 May 5, 1917J THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL 277

THE EUROPEAN WAR

ON THE FRENCH FRONT Lho original defending force, have been To the east of Rheims, on a front of 15
poured into the German positions. Mar- ikilometns between Prunay and Aubeiive,
KOKUSAI-EEUTEB shal von Hiiulenburg is throwing in re- 'our troops, during gales „f rain and
—
Loudon, April 26. Field-Marshal Sir serves and accepting appalling sacrifices carried many lines of Oerman irencln-s,
snow
"We have made
1

Douglas Haig reporiis: in the vain effort to recapture the lost penetrated into the second posit.on and
j

further progress aud secured tlie ground ground. Tho French have maintained seized from th enemy the mound situated
ft
gained. We have taken 3029 prisoneis their positions despite the assaults of en- |to the south erf Moron villiers, which domi-
since April 24. On Wednesday we madi ormous masses of German infantry." nates a ll this region. To tho extreme right,
a slight advance south of I he Scarpa River, the power! ully fortified salient of Aubrive
where we took two German field-guns on KOKD S AI-EE U TEE also Ml mto our hands in a similar man-
Tuesday. The ground we now occupy is London, April 29.— With Oppy as the ner. Elsewhoic actions of detail carried
strewn with many thousands of German goal, both the first and third British ar- out on tne front from Soi.ssons to Rheims
dead. mies engaged
in Saturday's battle,, mark- reduced the nucleus of resistance still unit-
KOKOSAI-EEUTEE ing the renewal of the Allied offensive. A ed in our lines. During the night, then
—
London, Apr. 28. Field-Marshal Sir "switch line," otherwise the Drocourt during lho day of the 18th. the battle con-
Douglas Haig reports: "On Saturday Queant line, was hastily constructed as a tinued With blind fury; our troops follow-
morning, we attacked on a front of several northerly extension of the Hindenburg line. ed up their progress and took possession of
miles to the north of the river Scarpe. Nant< uil-Lafosse, Chivy, Chavoune, Ostel
Fighting was fiercest between Oppy and
and Bray cn-Laonnais.
Our troops met with considerable opposi- Roeux. There was nothing on the Somme
tion, but made good progress. Fighting to compare with the number and fury of
On the banks f the Aisne we now oc-

still continues." the present counter-attacks launched by the

cupy Vailly and the bridge-head of Conde
j

further east, our lines have been carried to

KOKUSAI-EEUTEE Germans. For instance the counter-attack
—
London, Apr. 28. In his Friday even- at Gavrelle on Saturday was the fifteenth
the approaches of Courtrecon; our infantry
had sen foot on the entire length of the
ing communique Sir Douglas Haig say3 since the Germans lost the place. Once, plateau
and reached, in th e region of Ailles,
there is nothing of especial interest to re- near Oppy, five waves of Germans advanc- the opposite side of which dominates the
ed blindly, facing an appalling fire. An valley of the Ailette. The
port along the battle front. enemy v cog-
explosive torrent of heavy shells gashed the
The French communique, of Friday nising out superiority gave up the ground
ranks. Then the survivors met the field and withdrew
evening, reported "marked reciprocal ar- onto the Chemin-des-Dames,
gun fire and continuous sprays of Maxim abandoning
tillery activity north-west" of Eheims and to us fresh prisoners a nd im-
rifle bullets until the counter-attack utterly
There was no infantry •collapsed. portant material.
in Champagne.
attacking." Between Craonne and the Aisne, the bat-
British rifles often decided the rout, but
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE tle was not less violent: a powerful effort
frequently there were deadly personal grap-
—
London, Apr. 29. The British, attack- ples, in which bayonets, but more often rifle
by the Germans to dislodge us from the
positions we had won the day before to the
ing with magnificent ardour, have occupi- butts, were used.
south of Juvineourt miscarried under our
ed Vileux and forced their way through Sir Douglas Haig announces that a trench fire. tw divisions thrown into the attack
half the village of Oppy. system south of Oppy was captured Sun- exhausted themselves in fruitless assaults
The French, since April 16, have cap- day morning on a mile front. Heavy fight- and fell back, after having suffered heavy
tured 175 heavy and field-guns, 412 ma- ing, with the Germans offering stubborn re- losses. At the same time- an easy man-
chine-guns and 119 trench-mortars be- sistance, is going on there. The enemy has oeuvre enabled us to encircle to the east of
sides taking 20,780 prisoners. made several unsuccessful counter-attacks. Ville-aux-Bois, a point d'appui called the
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE Since Saturday morning the British have "wood of the Boches," formidably organ-
—
London. April 29. Field-Marshal Sir captured 976 prisoners. ised and which yielded ns 1,300 prisoners

Douglas Haig, in h\s Saturday evening com-
munique, says: "There has been some seve;-
fighting- :n which we have had the ad-
vantage all day long, from the Scarpe
River to the Achevillp and Vimy road. We
have captured Arleux-en-Gohelle and the
The French communique issued this af- and 180 mitrailleuses.
ternoon reports isolated operations in the
region north and south of Courey. North-
west of Rheims 150 prisoners were taken
and the French appreciably enlarged their
positions. A strong night counter-attack
Towards Courey the Russian brigade,
which the day before had carried th e vil-
lage, increased its gains and brought back
some prisoners as well. The enemy, whose
losses duri n2 these two days proved them-
-

enemy's positions on over a 2-mile front against Field-Marshal Haig's new positions selves -greater and greater, saw himself
north and south of the village. We have north of Arleuz-en-Gohelle was broken constrained to call in haste for re-enforce-
also made progress north-eastward of up. Fighting continues north of Scarpe. ment and threw a dozen fresh divisions
Gavrelle, and on the western slopes of.
[OWIOIAL TO THE FEEKOH EMBASSY] into the struggle. He .If ft 17,000 prison-
Greenland Hill between Gavrelle an 1 —
Tokyo, April 30. After a bombardment
Roeux, to the south of the river. We gain- of many days, directed on the German lines
ers in our hands, besides 100 heavy cannon
and field-guns, an enormous quantity of
ed ground northward of Monchy-le-Preux from St. Quentin to the east of Rheims, on. mitrailleuses, trench-mortars, munitions,
and took several hundred prisoners." the morning: of April 16, the French troops
also hutmen'is and war-material of all sorts.
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE attacked the enemy's positions between The following days served to give us
Paris, Apri;] 29. —
The Saturday evening Soupir and the region to the south of fresh successes, to procure us another 300
communique says: "There ha? been an in- Courey. prisoners and to assure us the possession
termittent artillery duel on most of the The German commander, fearing our of- of important positions favourable for the
front, and at times it was violent in the fensive action, nad taken strong measures further development of action. The vil-
Aisne region. Wehave made progre^^ in to re-enforce these positions as they were pro- lages of Laffaux, Sancy, Jouy
and Aizy
the region of Ostel and on the CVmin-des- tected by a large number of mitrailleuses. He fell into our hands. Mont-Bant, Hill 227
Dames, taking a number of prisoner." had organised a powerful defense in depth, and other heights of the wood at Moron-
KOKUSAI-EEUTEE but nevertheless given the formal order tf> villiers were carried after desperate com-
—
London, April 29. Eeuter's Agency his troops to hold at all cos's the first posi- bats, in the course of which the Germans

loams from an authoritative Italian tions. In spite of the firm purpose of the withdrew to the outskirts of Vaudebincouri
source, that the AngloHEVench offensive adversary, in spite of the difficulties of ter- Finally the enemy was disappointed in all
has destroyed the Austro-German hopes rain and the persistent bad weather our Ids efforts to gain the upper hand of us in
j

of invading Italy. The enemy is now 1

-oldiers succeeded in throwing the enemy he region of Ailles and Hurtebise and on
into disorder everywhere, and in hunting the plateau of Chemin-des-Dames.
anxiously awaiting the Italian offensive
which mav decide t'he issue of the war him from his first lines. In various sectors- Later telegrams to the French Embassy
in the Near East. our hoops went beyond even the second announce that up to April 26, the total
Renter'? corr spondont with French
n'no. Tho enemy reacted violently and booty taken bv the Franco-British armies
multiplied in vain his counter-attacks. To exceeded 35.000 men and 350 cannons. The
Headquarters, under date of April 27,
thp evening of April 16, the iotal nnmbT apparent ]ull which has followed, is due to
Writes: "Since the battle began, rein- of prisoners taken bv ns exceeded 10,000. the necessary preparations for taking up
forcements, equalling almost the whole of On the 17th, our action was extended. the offensive against the hew German line.
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THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [May 5, 1917

KOKUSAI-REUTEK "The Aimy including the commanders PIRATES SINK AMERICAN TANKER VACUUM
London. April 30. —The tactical value of and divisions clearly express-
of regiments
Roeux is clue to th'e fact that it is a com- ed the impossibility to remain on the left KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
plement to Monchy, on the northern bank bank of the Stokhod until the Spring. They —
Apr. 30. The American oil-
London,
of the River Scarpe. Correspondents des- recognized that the only sensible action tanker Vacuum was sunk on Thursday by a
cribe the fight ng ,at Roeux as of the worst would be to attack the enemy in order t:> German submarine. The captain, part o'f
possible kind. The British troops had to gain ground, or retreat to the right bank the crew, a U.S. naval lieutenant and nine
advance on an irregular line, exposing their of the Stokhod without sacrificing life in American naval gunners aie ssing. m
flanks. Th e infantry, however, was un- return fo r gaining enemy ground, which, KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
daunted and performed prodigies. on the other hand, the army would be ob-
liged to yield with great loss at the Spring
Washington, Apr. 30. — Marshal Joffrc, in
KOKUSAI-REUTER a, statement to the American people said
—
London, May 1. An attack on Monday floods. The supreme commanders, however, that the American Army was needed in
by the enemy on the new British position would not listen to the voice of their sub- France. He urged the sending of an Amer-
ordinates. ican unit as sp edily as possible and added:
between Monchy-le-Preux and the Scarpe !

"Strict discipline and steadfastness was "It is of the greatest possibh anortance
1

River was completely repulsed. There was i

displayed in the battle, but the soldiers that? the Amer'can Flag shah scon fly in
great aerial activity on Sunday. Ten could
not oppose the over-whelming num-
'
Prance.
German aeroplanes were brought down,
bers of the enemy."
and ten others driven down out of control.
Generals Lesch and Yanuscieevsky were RUSSIAN TORPEDO R0 AT SCORES
Fifteen British machines are missing.
found solely responsible for the tragical
KOK US A I-KE UTEB
—
London, May 1. After a violent artillery
issue of the battle and were relieved of
their command.
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY]
—
Petrograd, Apr'l 28. Bombthrowing and
preparation in Champagne, the French, [OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] firing is in progress in the Vladimir-
infant :v, on Monday afternoon, attacked
Petrograd, April 30.
the enemy lines on both sides of Mount Firing has become more lively in the
—
Western front. Volynsk direction.
The enemy's heavy artilleiy fired at
Cornihet. They carried several lines cf Kovel and'Rogatin directions. Increased Galatz.
fortified trenches between Cornillet and On the Black Sea in the region of
scout activity continues on the whole front.
the south of Beine, the depth ranging from
Caucasus front. North-west of Kalkit, Bofra Samsun, a Russian torpedo boat
'500 to 1,000 metres. They also pushed
a Russian scout detachment attacked and destroyed by gun fire several gendarme
forward their lines on the north and north-
scattered a Turkish vanpost at the point posts, setting on fire provision stores, an-
eastern slopes of High Mount as far as 1

nihilating over 10 felluJcs and seizing a

of the bayonet.
the Nauroy to M
or cavillers road. large schooner laden with corn.
Except for the new French thrust ease ON THE ITALIAN FRONTS
of Rheims, ihei-e is a comparative lull on GERMAN DESTROYERS WASTE POWDER
the Wr stern This, however,
battle-fields.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
is merely breathing space necessary for
—
Rome, April 23. The Italian communi- KO K US Al-B EUTER
the shifting of forces for fresh onslaughts. que to-day reads: London, Apr. 27. On Thursday night, —
According to French estimates, Marshal "On the Trentino front? there were lively several enemy destroyers opened fire in the
von Hmdcnhurg has already thrown into actions to-day. Our batteries fired stores direction of Ramsgate. The fire was im-
the fray 33 of his 43 reserve divisions. at Torbob in th; Sarca valley, and damag mediately returned, and the enemy was-
AH the former are now practically use- ed the railway station at Narter. in the driven off, after firing a large number of
less. valley of Sugana, at* the head of the rounds. One man and one woman were kill-
Rienza. During the night of April 21 and ed and two women injured. Twenty-one
22 after violent artillery preparation an dwellings wer damaged. A number of the
ON THE RUSSIAN FRONTS enemy detachment succeeded in enteiing projectiles fell into open country.
one of our advanced posit'ons north of
[OFFICIAL TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY] Treame hut. W
e launched a counter-atv PRIZE MONEY FOR H.M.S. TRIUMPH
Petrograd, Apr. 26. —
The usual firing taek at dawn driving out the enemv with
and reconnaissances continue on the west- severe losses and capturing thirty prisoners KOKUSAI-REUTEE
ern and the Rumanian fronts. On the including one officer. The artillery activity —
London, Apr. 28. The Admiralty Prize
Caucasus front, the Turks showed in the is normal on the rest of the front. Court has reserved judgment on the claim
Erzind.ian direction a lively activity and
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
of the Commander of H.M.S. Triumph,
succeeded southeast of Erzindjan on the Rome, Apr. 23.— The Italian com-
munique to-day reads:
who ask? £6,000 bounty in connection
front of Agir Balba to Masra in dislodg- with sinking seven enemy warships at)
ing one Russian vanpost and in seizing The bridge at Sacco was hit by our Tsingtau. The Crown contended that the
on heigh:.
ft
Being supported by Kurds artillery to-day and partly demolished'. co-operation of the military and naval forc-
the Turks attacked east of Van the Rus- Detachments of our troops raided the ad- es destroyed the Navy's t'Te to a bounty.
sian positions and* seized a part of the vanced enemy position at Jamiano valley,
heights whirl, were occupied by the Rus- capturing arms and ammunition.
:
TRANSPORT TORPEDOED
sian vanguards, but the front was re- One of our air squadrons bombed the
established by a counter attack. railway centre between Prebacina and KOKUSAI-EEUTEB
OFFICIAL TO RUSSIAN EMBASSY
Petrograd, April 26. —
North-west of
Dorimberga.
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
—
London, April 27. The incoming Aus-
tralian troopship Ballarat, 11,120 tons,
Kazri-shirin on the Caucasus front, the Rome. Apr! 24. The Italian com- — has been torpedoed with troops on board.
Kurds made a night attack on a Russian munique to-day reads: All were saved. There was splendid dis-
detachment, but were repulsed. "The artillery duel is continued in the
cipline shown, the men singing as they
In the Black Sea, a Russian cruiser Lagarina valley where the enemy suffer-
the Italian lined up on deck. The vessel remained
shelled the Turkish port of Kerasun and ed appreciably in an attack on
1

Tolmina. The Italian afloat for 14 hours.

In addi- lines northwest of
destroyed the harbour works.
detachments surprised an advanced posi-
tion, a Turkish torpedo-boat and three neighbourhood
tion at Castanevizza, capturing the garri- ment and caused fires in the
Turkish schooners were sunk. " of Uschizza.
Near the Bosphorus, two more Turkish son "Our aeroplanes successfully bombed the
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
schooners were sunk by a Russian sub-
marine. Rome, April 26. The Italian com- — railway works at Rifemberga, and all re-
turned.
munique to-dav reads: "On the Trentino
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK I

"Yesterday night our airship dropped

Petrograd. April 27. —
The Congress o'f front the enemy
aeroplanes attempted
raids on our territory and nearly every- '600 kilos of high explosive on stores and
the Army delegates who met at Minsk has
where were beaten back. Yesterday after- sheds in th e neighbourhood of Nabresina.
announced the following declaration, which
noon the enemv arfillpry opened an m'ensp Returning it was discovered by a squadron
has been signed by the officers and soldiers
of enemy aeroplanes, but rose rapidly into
who participated in the battle of the Stok- bombardment on Hill 208. Prompt ac-
hod :
tion by our batteries stopped the bombard- Ibp cloud? and escaped."

7
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May 5, 1917 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL

EM S. SWIFT AND BROLE WIN RUSSIANS FAVOUR FIGHTING

FIRST TASK OF RUSSIA'S PROVI-
GALLANT ACTION SIONAL LEADERS
KOKUSAI-WHSTN1K
KOKUSAI-KJE UTER Potrograd, May 1. —
To-day, a most im-
KOK USA 1-W K.ST NIK
—
Loudon, April 26. Details o'f the action posing manifestation in favour of the con-
I'eMograd. April 26.—
in which German naval destroyers iu tinuation of the war took place. It was a reply to the

attempted raid lt' Dover (a3 reported on

April 21) were defeated, hav now been
an
organized by over 50,000 wounded
. and ^L^'ST* *h ° VU*«*
Minister J Jua.cc, to-day lie said
crippled officers and sold iers from local first
task of Che Pro> riond
&ren
thai. th B
* #
.

hospitals, who wore brought to the Duma is to secure

GovernniS...nt
made public. The number f German des- the union of the nation, which
in every description of vehicle. noMimj? threatens now from right or left.
troyers was six and not rive as previously
Deputy Skobolcff spoke of summoning "full agreement exists between the Gov
reported. The British destroyer leaders
together a union to support the Provisional eminent and the Council
Broke (1,850 frons) and Swift (1,800 tons) of soldiers' and
Government, which until now had fulfilled workmen's delegates." continued.
were on night patrol in the Channel, on a |,,

its undertakings. He elaborated on con- "The Provisional Government is invest-

westerly course, when the e iieiny was sight-
ed with full powe
•*•»««* iU1 iJuwi.Yr to me 1freedom
ue end the
ed proceeding at full Bpeed in the opposite junction with the Council of workmen, i10 defend
of the new democratic country and 1lead it
direction. The night was calm, but in- soldiers and delegates. j

tensely dark. The enuuy was within 600 Several of the wounded warmly pro- Thu constituent assembly will not„ allow
this enemy to break its front
or destroy the
yards' range when first sighted. Simulta- tested against the propaganda of the notori- army fighting for
neously, the Geimans opened fire; the blaz; ous pacifist Lenme, and demanded that the freedom of Russia.
"The present time ot war r« quires Wie
flashed and the Swift instantly replied. coercive measures should be employed to
tension of all forces. Workmen have agreed
Commander Peck (of the Swift) without suppress him. to woik over-time to supply the army
hesitation, decided) to ram the leading with
M. Rodzianko, the President of the its requirem<nts. We shall achieve all,
enemy destroyer. The wheel was wrenched Duma, greeted the wounded and said ;hat musv fight but
only the real danger—the' for-
round and the Swift, with e very occupant the country must recognize the services eign enemy.
Th e Provisional Government
of the bridge blinded by the flashes from they
had rendered to Russia, He ex- has declared thai it hag no Imperialistic
the German guns, drove straight for the
pressed his assurance that the war would aims, but must di fend the country a? the
enemy. The Swift missed its object but be brought
traversed the Jin unscathed, turned hawk
to a glorious end. The great centre of democrat'ieal freedois fo: all the
Russian nation, he said, must conquer. world."
like upon its quarry, and while turning:
After lengthy debates, the following re- The n rmy delegates expressed their full
neatly torpedoed another boat.
satisfaction at th P reply f M. Kerenski. on
Again the Swift dashed at the leading solution was adopted: "That a vote of
behalf f the Government and assured him
boat, which again eluded her- and without confidence be passed in the Government of
t<he entire assistance of the armies.
firing another shot? went off at full-speed and Council of workmen, soldiers and de-
The Petrograd Exchange js expected to
in the darkness with the Swift in pursuit legates; that a vote of censure is passed open again
to-morrow.
When sighting the enemy the Broke, un- On Lenine; that greetings be sent to the
der Commander Evansi, the Antarctic hero, Allies, assuring them that the Russian
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
was steaming astern of the Swift. On the army and people intend Petrograd,
to jointly and ernment has
—
Apr. 25. The Russian Gov-
latter altering her course to ram the leader, deliberated on the question
victoriously terminate the war in order
the Broke torpedoed the. second in line of of inaugurating a monopoly of coal, in
to strengthen their conquered liberty."
the enemy, and gathering speed for the order to bring under the control of the
Mow, swung to port and rammed the Government^ all^ the fuel supply and assure
third boat at full speed, hitting her fair STREET RIOTING TAKES PLACE IN a regular distribution.
and square abreast aft the funnel. Thu PETR0GRAD The Emir of* Bokhara, the Russian Gov-
locked, the boats fought desperately a hand- ernment learns, has decided to grant a
to-hand conflict. The Broke swept the KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE constitution to his people.
enemy's deck at point blank range with
every gun, rifle and pistol available.
—
Petrograd, May 2. An official report The conference of representatives of
states that street disorders occurred on the armies in Hhe field, now in session at
The two remaining -destroyers of the Monday, in which bombs were thrown and Minsk, has passed a resolution urging the
(German line poured in a devastating fire. shots fired upon political demonstrations. absolute necessity that the Russian forces
The foremost gun-crews of the Broke were A young man killed General Pasbialin- undertake an offensive.
reduced from eighteen to six. Meanwhile bai. Representatives of the Petrograd press
a number of frenzied Germans swarmed! have been received by the delegation from
up the Broke's forecastle and rushed aft, M. GUCHKOFF ISSUES NEW ARMY ORDERS the Socialists of England! and France. 1

but were driven over-board. The Broke, Noting the unanimity of the Allied coun-
within two minutes of ramming her foe tries in their determination to secure a
KOKUSAI-WESTNIK
was wrenched free from her sinking ad- Petrjgrad, Apr. 30.—M. Gucbkofr, the
permanent peace, the English Socialist,
versary. She attempted to ram the last Russian Minister of War, has issued an Sanders, said that England wants no con-
boat in the line failed, but, hit the latter's
;
Army Order to the troops, announcing tribution and no annexations and insists
consort on the stem with a torpedo. The that that all usurped territory shall be return-
each army, regiment, and company is
Broke was hotly engaged with these two to elect ed with compensations.
an individual committee, charged
fleeing destroyers, but a shell disabl-ng
with the duty of maintaining discipline.
The French representative, M. Mout-
her main engines, the enemy vanished in ed, said that the formula of peace without
It will p-so control the supply of food and
The Broke then approach- take legitimate measures against the abusa contribution or annexations was quite cor-
j

the darkness.
I

ed an enemy destroyer heavily afire. The cf power eet but that contribution does not mean
by the chiefs and solve conflict* K '

latter unexpectedly opened fire and the 1

Brok R torpedoed her amidships.
. rii ji 1]' -rv n j.
between officers and soldiers. Finally it! poa
is to prepare for the elections to return
accept
+
compensation.
1^
peace without compensation f~
ana for the ^^k^
Franca- he said, will n e iVer

The Swift, with slight damage to her
engine-room had to abandon the chase, but
rescued the survivors from another sunken
destroyer.
AEROPLANE BOMBS DUTCH TOWN
KOKTTSAr-RETTTER
—
The Hague, May 1. The town of Zieri-
kzee, Zeeland, was bombed last night by an
aeroplane. Throe persons were killed and ly continue.
much damage was done. All the houses 011
one street were destroyed. The roofs, were
blown off of others.
countries destroyed' by the invader. An-
members to the Const!: uent Assemb'-v nexation, moreover, must be taken in the
sense of the rights of all nations. The
ANXIETY IN GERMAN PRESS
French people, he declared, will never
renounce th e idea of the liberation of
KOKU8AI-REI7TEE Alsace Lorraine, which depends on the
London, April 27.—The Gc man papers final
victory of the Allies, in which all
show deep anxiety about the possibility of
believe.
further internal troubles after May 1. The
An agreement has been arranged be-
'Lokal Anzeiger" stales that incitements
to munition makers to show sedition steadi-
tween the Socialists and the council of
labour and military representatives in re-
The "Berliner Tag blatt" remarks that gard to annexation, but on the new ques-
most dangerous game with fire is being tion of contributions no agreement is yet
plavcd in Berlin. forthcoming.
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28o THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL [May 5, 1917

UNCLE SAM AND JOHN BULL COME ALLIES PLANNING TO COPE WITH SHIPPING
AMERICAN TROOPS FOR FRANCE
TO AGREEMENT SHORTAGE
-EOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE
KOKTTSAI-EEUTEK jSTew York, May 2. —In view of the Washington, May 2.—After the Cabineb
London, April 27. —
The Washington limited shipbuilding capacity in Britain meeting to-day,
it became known that the
correspondent of the "Morning Post" tele- and America, which though combined, prevailing view amongst
Government officials
graphs that President Wilson has assured is not equal to the task of sufficiently re- was that American troops
Mr. A. J. Balfour, Britain's Minister for should be des-
pleting the deficiency in shipping caused patched to the front in
Foreign Affairs, that the United States Prance as soon as
will not, conclude a separate peace with
by the raid of the German submarines, the possible.
Krenmany. allies' conference now sitting at Washing- New May 1.— The question pertain-
York,
—
Few York, April 26. A Washington dis- ton is considering the question of com- ing to dispatch of American u-oopa to
'the
patch says that Mr. Root}, ex-Secretary of
mandeering the shipbuilding capacity in the European front formed the nucleus of
State, had an. interview with President
the discussions at the Allies'
Wilson to-day. He formally accepted the Britain, America and Japan for keeping conference at
appointment as special envoy to Petrograd. Washington yesterday. The
peace with the destructive power of the American army
President Wilson, in the interview, minu- German submarines, authorities from the start opposed the idea
there being no alter-
tely expressed his wishes to Mr. Root. It of sending
native but to resort to the measures sug- to Europe
troops lacking in
is understood that the support to be given to
proper military training or sending
Russia by America will be very ex- gested for meeting the situation. reserve
troops there, in which case
tensive and cover political, financial, com- Por that purpose the three there will result
shall accord-
mercial, industrial and various other fields a deficit in the number
ing the plan drafted, fix a uniform
to of thoroughly train-
of administration. Mr. Root is to be accom- ed troops who can hardly
standard! for shipbuilding in order to ex- be substi hired by
panied by a few specialists of different de- new recruits. In
pedite the construction of ships. At the these circumstances it was
partments secretaries and other members of
,
same time America, which has started a hardly expected that the talk of sending
suite, about fifteen in all. The party will
programme for the construction of wooden American troops to the European battlefield
leave Washington in a few days and will
proceed to Petrograd via Japan. "Asahi." — vessels, will change her plans, as the re-
would become a practical question,
French delegation had apparently beyond
but the

San Francisco, April 27.; The chief — sult of the recent investigation, and adopt
the construction of semi-steel and semi-
all else come with the
mission of -icgc hat-
mission of Mr. Root, who is going to Petro- ing with America for the dispatch
of "troops
wooden vessels. Parts made of steel and to the
grad as a special envoy of the Washington French front and in the interview with
iron of the vessels to be built shall be also
government, is observed to be for the pur- President Wilson yesterday M. Viviani ex-
manufactured in Britain and Japan, while pressed this wish
pose of checking the possibility of a sepa- ito the President, as it is
America is to mainly undertake the manu believed. At the same time
rate peace between Russia and Germany. General Joffre
facture of the^ wooden parts, the work of declared to a body of American press men
"Jiji."
construction of the vessels to be thus car- that France would most heartly welcome the
ried on under joint operation. Should dispatch of American troops to' Europe. The
FRENCH DELEGATES IN U.S. SENATE this plan be settled, Japan will come to Roosevelt, volunteer division bill, which had
undertake an important part in connec- been rejected in the House of Representa-
KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE tion with the German submarine warfare. tives, has been adopted by the Senate and is
—
Washington, May 1. M. Viviani and! —"Asahi." expected to be sent to the conference of the
two houses for discussion together with the
Marshal Joffre addressed the Senate to-
conscription bill in a few days. Judging
day. There was enormous enthusiasm and
CHICAGO WHEAT PIT from the situation that obtains there is a
rounds of cheers until after the speakers possibility of America deciding on sending
had left the Chamber. her troops to Europe in some form at no
The Brtish commissioners informed the KOKU8AI-REUTEB distant date.
newspapermen that the United States had
Chicago, May 2. Wheat tumbled 15
already placed a considerable tonnage at points during the last
—
The reason why France wishes the dis-
hour's operations patch of American troops is not only from
the disposal of the Entente. It became
on Tuesday on the announcement that the the motive of the fr'endly relations between
known that the Hamburg-American liners Swiss Minister wag conferring with Pre- France and America, but also it is felt that
Por'.onia and Clara and Allemahia were sident Wilson; on the
reports of the im- the presence of American troops on the Euro-
amongst the ships so disposed of. mense strikes in progress in Germany and pean front will be productive of many good
also that Dr. von Bcthmann-Hollweg would results such as minimising the menace to the
UNCLE SAM OPENS HIS PURSE make a peace offer on Thursday. The transportation of provisions and war sup-
market closed demoralized. plies, and, besides, the American troops,
who are not trained to actual battle, may
KOKUSAI-REUTER be used with highly effective results as sharp-
London, Apr. 28. — It is officially intimat- FRISCO GERMANS WARNED shooters and for various special service fin
ed from W ashington that the American Gov- the trenches and for other purposes. As
ernment Entente to 'the ex- regards the opinion that the American troops
will finance the
tent of at least 80 and possibly 100 mil-
San Francisco, May 2. —
Public Procura- must undergo a thorough military training
tor Bretton notified on April 30 all Germans before being d spatched to Europe, which is
T

lions sterling monthly.

resi diner within a radius of half a mile from
especially voiced in America, the French au-
the Army barracks and the Union Iron thorities think otherwise, and according to
GUARDSHIPS AT GOLDEN GATE Works in San Francisco to remove else- their opinion even after receiving one year's
where by June 1. "Asahi."—
San Francisco. May 1. —The commander —
Honolulu. May 2. It has been decided
training they will be of no special use for
immediate participation in battle and it is
of the naval garrison here announces that that all the crew of the German merchant
by far better to send them to the vicinity
the Golden Gate will bo guarded by war- ships detained in this port shall be sent to
ships both day and night since yesterday America bv transports. "Asahi." — of the battleline and make them receive
practical training a! the front, which will
1

noon. The guardships will be marked by

go a long way towards equipping them with
a naval flag i n the davtime and by electric
STRONG CENSORSHIP IN U.S. practical military knowledge, than giving
lights of red, white and vcllow at night.
them comparatively useless preliminary
"Asahi."
training at home. Soon after the interview
KOKUSAI-REUTER with M. Yiviani, the chief of the French
EXPECT ADMIRALTY CHANGES —
Washington, May 2. President Wilson delegation, President Wilson has held an
has authorized the censorship of all cables interview with Mr. Baker, Secretary of
New York. —
May 1. It is reported from from the United States, besides messages War. and exchanged views on the subject
over the telegraph and telephone lines to It is generallv observed that public op nion
:

London that many changes are expected to

be effected in the British Admiralty. Mexico. The object is to prevent the trans- in America will surelv endorse be dispatch
"Nichinichi." mission of information to the enemy. of American troops to Europe.— " Asalu."
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281

LLOYD-GEORGE SPEAKS ON WAR SITUATION UNITED STATES ALREADY DECIDES AMERICAN AMBASSADOR EXPLANS TO
ON CONSCRIPTION RUSSIANS
London. April 27 (iL .yed in transmis-
sion). — Mr. Lloyd George made an opti- KOK USAI-HKUTKU KOKUHA J-W1CSTNI
mistic speech at the Guildhall to-day, Washington, April 29.— Th House of Petrograd, Apr. 30.— Tho Conference
^

After lie was presented with the freedom Representatives has passed tho Conscrip- of the Central
Committer; of mobilized in-
of the city of London, tho Premier stated tion Bill by a majority of 397 to 24. Th
dustry look place here yesterday. The
Senate, followed suit, by adopting tho
that the victory had been becoming assur-
mi asure by 81 voles to S. Conference warmly greeted tho American
ed by degrees since 1915, during which
time the British army had
—
New York, April ji9. The British and [Ambassador, who said "America hesi-
lost not a singlo French delegates are respectively holding tared' to declare war on Germany
j
J
because
:-rmany beca
gun, whereas they had taken more than conferences with he American! Govarn-
] t
American democracy would not join an
[ment on Hi' questions of provision trans-
tOU guns from the enemy and captured absolute democracy."
portation, financial support and the joint
10 German prisoners against 1 British action of the
Now, after the change of the regime,
American army and navy
prisoner. Though
cannot be definitely with tho Entente powers, but the forma!
it America had gladly joined the Allies, and
^

declared that the war would continue meeting of ihe conference has the Ambassador expressed confidence that
not opened
throughout the present and next year, the as yet, Mr. Balfour, the British delegate, the Constituent Assembly will establish a
British Government was making full pre- wired his first report to the London democratic republic.
Gov-
parations for the continuation of the war ernment Friday night, the report 1 M. Milyukov, the Foreign Minister, de-
to be
till the end of next year. published through the prop r channel. Re- clared that America had definitely of-
Measures were also being taken to en- garding financial support, the American fered to supply Russia with railway ma-
courage the farming classes for amplify- Government has drawn up an estimate and also with gold. He pointed out:
terial
ing production of farm products and en- providing an accommodation to the En- "our loan of liberty is the first test of
''
-

abling the United Kingdom to become in- tente powers amounting to $400,000,000 a free country.
dependent of imported provisions. Regula- or 500,000,000 every month, the figure The French Ministe r of Munitions, M.
tions have been enacted and enforced for being divided Thomas, £ aid that joint efforts must be
into $200,000,000 for
limiting the imported goods to the maxi- Britain, $100,000,000 for France, $100,- taken to assuie the success of the loan,
mum standard of 11,000,000 tons and 000,000 for Russia and $5,000 for Italy. which
provides; a double aim. Firstly to
provide war needs, and secondly to prove
economising the carrying capacity of According to the above calculation, the total
to all the world th confidence f t'he Rus-
merchant ships. Although the loss through amount fixed at $3,000,000,000 will have
sian people in the Provisional Government.
the raid of the German submarines may to be expended in the, course of six or seven
M. Nobq stated that rep iesenta fives of
last and continue for some time yet, months and accordingly the above estimate
and mechanical industries had subscrib- oil
Britain will obtain a large quantity of may be cut down by deducting such ex-
ed 40 million roubles.
food in July than what was obtained in penditures as are thought comparatively The Government has decided to consider
March last, and this increase in the food less important, so that the figure may cover the first? clay of the fifth month (new calen-
supply may be attained without causing twelve months. The money to be accom- dar) a Bonk Hoi day and a ll official in- ;

any menace to important productive in- modated in this way is to be appropriated stitutions will be closed in future on that
dustry.—"^." payment of the price of provisions, day,
for the
ordnance, railway stocks and other war
supplies to be purchased in America. On SHELL EXPENDITURE ON WESTERN FRONT
MUNITION WORKERS STRIKE IN RHINELAND the political side, the Irish Home Rule
question is also included in the subjects
KOKUSAI DIRECT SERVICE KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE
of the conference. Italy has proper re-
London, May 1.— A
despatch from The presentatives in America to attend the
London, Apr. 27. In the House of Com- —
Hague more 'than half the muni-
states that mons, Mr. Kellaway, secretary to the Mini-
conference, still the Italian Government
tion workers in the Rhine provinces deeded stry of Munitions, introducing into ihe
is going to dispatch a special delegation
to go on strike to-day. House of Commons a bill extending to pri-
With Prince Abruzzi, the cousin of King vate factories the system of diluting labour
Essen is shut off from the rest of Ger-
Emmanuel, as the chief of the mission, already enforced in the controlled mun tion
many. Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, the
which will also include Mr. Marconi, of factories, gave striking figures regarding
Imperial German Chancellor, promises to
put forward another peace offer in the
wireless fame.
—
"Asahi." the recent shell expenditure on the front.
Reichstag on Thursday. San Francisco, April 28. —A
Washing- He said that during the first week of the
San Francisco, May 1. A dispatch from — ton dispatch says that the House of Repre- recent British offensive ur expend hire of
sentatives has rejected by 279 to 98 votes shells of fifteen centimetres upwards was
The Hague reports that about a half of the
operatives employed in all munitions fac- part of the conscription bill, providing for neaily twice that of the first week at the
tories in the Rhine provinces went on strike a volunteer corps. The conscription bill, Somme offensive while- the expenditure of
j

the second week was 6y2 times that of the

to-day. The report of the strike has almost is expected
r to pass both bouses to-night,
'second week of the Somme offensive
j

mi j r;n i„.-
. ,1 ^„„„i .

paralyzed all iron foundries and works in

GCrman5 '-

^Z^:^X^I!i\^fj^J^t^
— m
censorship exercised by the Berlin Govern
Ihe amendment bill relating to the organi-

rejected yesterday. "Asahi.'

alS W
°»"> Mtish army in the second
>
ihe expenditure of gun ammun tion by
1

of the
recent offensive was 28 per cent, heavier
wk
ment nothing definite has been learnt in
than during the first week. This was in!
London so far about the strike situation in
Germany. — 1
Asahi.
' BRITISH CAPTURES IN APRIL marked contrast with the condit'ons on the
Somme where the expenditure of the first
KOKUSAI-RBUTEB week was rever reached again.
THE BESTIAL HUNS London, May 2. Field-Marshal Sir —
Douglas Haig reports that the prisoners HERR DERNBURG MAKES SIGNIFICANT
KOKUSAI-BETJTER taken in April numbered 19,543, includ- SPEECH
London, Apr. 28—
The "Times" con- ing 393 officers. Howitzers to the num-
tinues to publish letters from various ber of 257, of which 98 were heavies, fell •
KOKUSAI-BEUTER
sources in respect to the cadaver statement into British hands, as did 227 trench Amsterdam Apr. 30. Herr Dernburg, —
in connection with the Germans extract mortars and 470 machine-guns. formerly German Colonial Minister has
ing oil from the bodlies of dead soldiers made a significant speech at Breslau. He
and feeding the refuse to pigs, which state- NO NEWS FROM GERMANY to delay the warned the Government not
ment it first published on April IT and reforms, because th6 popular movement
which Renter's agent cabled abroad. The KOKTTS AT-BET7TRR is so deep-rooted it cannot be stifled. He
letters quote dictionaries and official docu- Zurich, May 1. .. —
There has been no news also urged! the German Chancellor, Dr.
ments (German) showing that the word from Germany except Wolff Bureau tele- von Bethmann-Hollweg, to publish the
'cadaver' is used for human body. grams since April 25. war aims of Germany.
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CHINA'S MILITARY MEN WANT WAR KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE DEPOSE VICE-MINISTER OF COM-
WITH KAISER Peking, May 2. —The question of a
MUNICATIONS
declaration of war with. Germany by China
will come before the Lower House of Par-
KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
KOK.USAI SPECIAL SERVICE liament on Friday. The recommendation
—
Peking, Apr. 26. The conference of the will come from the Premier and Cabinet
Peking, April 29.— Mr. Wang Fu-wei
military governors of China voted unani- with the support, it is now understood, of has been relieved of his post as Vice-Min-
mously for wr
against Germany here to- the President. istcr f Communications. Mr. Wang Fu-
day. After hearing General Tuan Chi-jui, The military party up to the present, wei is one of the officials accused of being
the Premier, explain the Government's
has won the day. concerned in the Tientsin-Pukow railway
policy the Tu-tuhs and their representatives
While the Cabinet was discussing the scandals.
passed without a d ssenting vote a resolu-
anti-German question, four delegates from The Chinese
tion favouring China's entry into the war. aviator Mr. Pey Ung-
Twentv-five men str nded the gathering, the military conference namely the Gov
kwei was killed at the Nan-yuan aero-
representing the province of China. Of ernor of Anhui, the Tuchun of Shantung,
drome yesterday while flying in a high-
these eleven were the Tutuhe themselves, |
the Tuchun of Kirin and the Tuchun of
while fouit en were representatives of mili- Fukien arrived and requested an inter- wind. His machine capsized and fell seven
j

tan' governors who did not attend. j

view with the Premier which the latter hundred feet.

[from our Chinese correspondent] granted. Ni Shih-chung, the Governor of

(By Our Chinese Correspondent)
Peking. April 21.— The Cabinet has| Alinui
"
wa * the first to speak. He said Peking, April 24. A Japanese press
We must declare war on Germany with- telegram from Tokyo says that the Japan-
—
passed to the Ministry of Finance an offi-
We must go thus far ese United Agency reports from Peking
j

cial communication from the Austrian! out further delay.

wltll0ut askm conditions from the en- that the former Chinese
Minister requesting the Chinese Govern- 1
% Secretary of the
ie owers 1 » m 7° lclB ** e sentiments German Legation is still in Peking
ment to pay the Boxer indemnity to Aus- ? P ? -
and
of the military leaders of the country.
\

tria-Hungary for the month of March, is busily working with Mr. Cordis of
1917 etc. As
He urged the Government to abandon the the German Bank against the entry of
this matter concerns China's,
colourless policy of negotiation with the China into the war by all means and in-
attitude towards Germany, the money iU w ,
_

probably n ot be paid until the termination ^tente for a

revision of treaties and other trigues. s the Chinese ex-Secretary of A
things the German Legation left at the same time
of the coming military conference
The other governors supported Ni Shih- with vo n Hintze, frhs Japan so telegram
The Government has received many tele- chung. hag aroused much interest among Chinese
grams from both General Lo Pei chin, circles.
After the retirement of the Governors,
Acting Tuchun of Szechuan and General The news of the conclusion of an
the Prem'er reported their demands to
Liu Chang-hou, commander of the first his colleagues who, after a short discussion, armistice by Russia
with Germany and
division of Szechuan troops at Chengtu
declared themselves unanimously in favour Austria has been circulated to some of
each charging the other for opening hostili-
of war with Germany. the vernacular papers in the Capital
ties. After an urgent conference between
The Premier and members of the Cabi- through the "International News Ser-
the President and the Premier, both Lo net then went to the President's office vice"; but in commenting upon
this in-
and Liu have been removed from their and reported their decision to the formation, the "Kuominpao" and "Hsin-
posts and ordered to come up to the Capi-
President who expressed himself in favour pao" strongly advise the Chinese Govern-
tal for further employment. But accord-* of an immediate declaration of war. He ment and people not to pay too much at-
ing to telegrams received from General said he would sign the mandate as soon tention to
o'" credit it because tiie "Inter-
Hsiung Ko-wu of Chungking, this morn- as the question is approved by Parliament national News Service" is the substitute
ing the Yunnan and Szechuan troops are of the "Oest-lAsiatiche Lloyd" and thai
still fighting against each other inside the the news was purposely circulated to in-
CHINA DECIDES TO INTERN AMERICAN
Chengtu city and it is still unknown whe- fluence the Chinese Cabinet from declar-
WARSHIPS NOW
ther the Kuomintang men in Szechuan ing war on Germany. There is no reason
will accept Mr. Tai Kan, civil governor, to believe that in the face of its recent
KOK.USAI SPECIAL SERVICE
as Acting military governor, especially as announcement, the new Russian Govern-
he is a member of the Chinputang.
Shanghai, Apr. 26. Admiral Sah Hchen- —
ment will conclude separate peace with
ping, with the Commissioner of Foreign
With the degradation of General Lo the Central Powers by making the Lon-
anc the downfall of Dr. Chen Chin-tao,
afterno
ate Minister of Finance, the Kuomintang werg in9tructed
^
Affairs, called on Consul-General S amnions,
and informed him that
to intern American war-
don Pact a "scrap of paper."
Another ^
interesting and absurd p:ece
loses great influence m
Chinese politics. ships The Ameri ca n Consular officials' and of news has been circulated among the
There is only one Kuomintang Tuchun, naval authorities here, up to the present, Chinese vernacular papers to the effect
Mr. Tan Yen-kai. of Hunan now. Gene- j,^ nQ i nstnictlons that the British people are now in favour
ral Lois one of the few military governors, The Kokllsai News Agency understands] of the establishment of a Republic in Eng-
who do not favour the entry of China on that the warships will be interned on Fri- knd so that the King of England will, j
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the side of the Entente Powers and he day and Saturday, except the Wilmington in the same way as the late Russian Tsar, ;

favours this country maintaining so- which will complete repairs. lose his Throne.
called "armed neutrality" instead of de- The Chinese police has instructed the
claring war on Germany. The appoint' CHINA'S NEW FINANCE MINISTER "Peking Post" Editor to supply copies
ment of Mr. Tai Kan to the military every dav for perusal as it is a German
governorship of Szechuan means the secur- organ devoted to the interests of the Cen-
kokusai special service
tral Powers or Europe and that as no
ing of one more vote by Premier Tuan in Peking, April 28.—The Lower House papers
can be started in Peking wither,
supporting his foreign policy in the com-
1

f Parliament has passed the nomination the sanction of the Metropolitan Police, the
ing military conference. •
Mr. Li Chung-hsi for the portfolio of German proprietors have been oidered to
Both General Feng Kuo-chang and Finance by a vote of 260 to 172 after register the paryr though it is now edited
Chang Hsun have wired to the Govern- a heated debate. The Premier personally by an American. The Chinese police of-
ment giving the reasons of their inability j
announced the nomination, which will ficers do not believe that the papT is own-
to come up to attend the military con- be submitted to the Senate, probably onAmerican editor because the ed bv its
ference and saying that a? they are now ;

Tuesday i
losing heavily every month. paper is

convinced of the necessity of China's entry j

Thp, Ch nese police officers say toat they
.

into the war against Germany, they have FIRE IN HANKOW have received orders to crnsnr German tele-
instructed their representatives to this grams and letters; but as the telegrams from
the International News Agniev of New
effect. The attitude of these two General's KOKUSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
York are passing through American find
is most important at this moment, with Hankow, Apr. 30. During a disastrous —
g£f
1

th<?y Cann0t d ° '°

their support. Jhe conference will purely fire "here, last" night. Two"' Targe ^go-downs
j Hem. They say th°.t th matter rests
, ,

successful. It is believed the conference belonging to Messrs. Jardme Matheson and -

fly hands rf the foroiffT1 tel.-ranh

-
will be helc; on first May next. Co. were destroyed.
denies
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GERMAN SOCIALISTS ARE AROUSED AT LAST JAPAN AND RUSSIA MR. KATO INTERVIEWED FOR PARIS JOURNAL

KOKTJSA1-REUTKK
Harbin, May L. —The "Novoati ')i/.ni,'' KOKIJHAI DIIikct HERVICK
a Jewish organ of this place
Berlin. Apr. 28. —The independent So-
hy M. Kriolin and very often
u Inch is edited London, April 27. —A message from
indulges in
cialist Party has passed a resolution invit- Paris quotes Mr. Kato, one of Japan7!
extreme anti-Japanese articles and stair
ing the work-people) on May 1, to demand delegates to the Inter-Parliamentary Con-
ments, has published another article highly
an eight-hour day, world-peace and inter- ference an stating in an interview: "We
savouring of anti-Japanese sentiment at the
national fraternisation. are going to participate in the conference
expense of the Japanese press community.
The ''Tageblatt" regards this resolution
The article, which is signed by the chief regarding which my Government has not
as an invitation to celebrate Hie day by a
issued any precise instructions. All I
editor M. Kriolin, begins by stating 'that a
strike.
true alliance s not mere diplomatic phraseo-
i
knew is that we have to act in concert
General Groener, director of National Ser- j

logy but must be based on the sincere spiri- in order to defeat Germany and to colla-
vice, speaking in the Reichstag, said he
tual alliance between the two nations com- borate as much as possible in this sacred
Vrbuld have considered means to lighten the bined by the alliance treaty, and points out *
duty."
hardship of munition-workers and labourers, the unscrupulousness of the Japanese press,
which is publishing many erroneous reports M. Gerraro', the former French Ambas-
but for the impudent telegram from the
about the aspect of the recent revolution in sador to Tokyo, who was accompanying
Leipzig Labour Conference to Dr. von Russia. Citing a few instances by way of
Bethmann-Holhveg, the Imperial Chancel- proving its assertion, Mr. Kato said: "The Japanese role in
the paper attacks the
lor, making political demands, including the the war has been considerable. Japan will
insincerity indulged in by the Japanese
establishment of a labour council on the
press- which is indiscriminately pub- become for the Allies, and especially for
Russian model. "This was madness." he lishing
in its columns irreputahle and
concluded, in announcing his intention to fabulous Russia, an inexhaustible reserve for war
cables wired from London
placard the whole of Germany with a pro- material. owing
and New York, which are not trust- I regret it i3 impossible,
clamation demanding the cessation of
ed ftven by the British or Americans to distance, to see the splend id Japanese
strikes; intimating that political traitors
themselves. It further states that the Japa- army fighting side by side with the
would be ruthlessly punished. nese papers are welcoming the news circulat-
The Socialist member. Herr Davidsohn, ed by a certain
newsagency which is main-
promised General Groener that the forcible
tained by the Germans as is well known to
repression of the workers' demands would
the Japanese public, and accuses the Japan- CANTONESE OPPOSE BOOK INSPECTION
not succeed.
ese press for its base and vile attitude, going
General Groener 's Proclamation calls to the length
of saying that all this is' due to
upon all patriotic war workers to act ruth- KOKTJSAI SPECIAL, SERVICE
a lack of sympathy in the Japanese press
lessly towards agitators. It says. "Who dares
for the revolution in Eussia and Japan's
deny Hindenburg's call? He is a scoundrel, apathy towards Eussia 's liberation from the
Canton- May 1. Thf third session of —
the Provisional Assembly opened here to-
who strikes." yoke of despotic monarchy and her future day. The opposition from the Cantonese
—
New York. Apr. 29. It is reported from greatness, which is greatly disadvantageous to the Stamp Du y officers inspecting the
Amsterdam that Dr. von B thmann-Holl- to Japan's interests. firms' account books still persists. The
weg, the German Chancellor, dispatching Turning its attack to M. Krupensky, the members of the Chamber of Commerce
letters to the state governments in the conn-
Eussian Ambassador to Tokyo, the paper called upon the Governor to-day anc de-
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try, requeued them to deal rigorously with

asks what he is doing in Tokyo and urges manded the repeal of the regulations.
those joining the strikes which, he states,
him to give up his former principles and
are greatly hampering the progress of the
protest against the Japanese public opinion
work P t certain factories in Geimanv now.
— "Nichinicbi."
and the misstatements of the Japanese press. CANTON CITY WALL DOOMED
"In the name of the Eussian press in the
Far East, we ask our Japanese contem- KOKTJSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
poraries," says the paper, "tllat they refrain
GUATEMALA BREAKS WITH GERMANY
from criticising Eussia and the [Russians. Canton, May 1. Engineers represent- —
The Eussians of 'Free Eussia' do not like ing foreign capitalists have arrived here
KOKTJSAI DIRECT SERVICE an enemy disguised as a friendly nation. and are making a survey of the city wall.
NewYork, Apr. 30. The Associated — We, the Eussians, who are eager for the There is a proposal on foot to pull it down
Press correspondent at Washington tele- defense of the new form of government, and lay down a tram-way in its place.
graphs that the Guatemalan Government while never forgetting the sympathy shown
has broken off relations with Germany. us by Japan, can never forget and forgive the
fact, that Japan obstructed Eussia 's freedom. 48 DEATHS IN CANTON FLOOD
The German Minister has been handed his
All questions concerning internal affairs of
pass-ports and the exequaturs of all Ger-
Eussia shall be decided and solved by the KOKTJSAI SPECIAL SERVICE
man Consuls have been cancelled. and Eussia can not allow
Eussians themselves
any other country to meddle with -mcli mat- Canton, May 1. It is officially report- —
The President Kepublic of
of the ters, so Japan had better stop her useless ed) that the recent flood on the East River;
Guatemala is Don Manuel Estrada Cab- interference with Eussia 's affairs." destroyed 449 houses. There were 48!
rera, who has been re-elected for a second The paper concludes by statin? that the deaths.
term. The area of the country is 48,290 Eussians are anxious to have and maintain
square miles. The estimated population friendly relations with Japan in future and
on December 31, 1914, was 2,003,579. they are always ready to stand as sincere CARRANZA INAUGURATED
The military forces, as reorganized, num- friends of Japan and the Japanese. M.
ber 85,535 officers and men when mobilize Kriolin, the editor of the journal, is a San Francisco, May 1. The inaugura- —
ed. The reserve army consists of 81 bat- member of the executive qomm'.ttee of 'he tion of General Carranza as President of
new- Eussian government and the leader of Mexico was held to-day. The troops parad-
talions, totalling 40,575 officers and men. — ed the streets of Mexico on Sunday in cele-
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the radical elements. "Asahi."

bration of the event. "Asahi." —
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT WARNS THE
BRAZIL AT WAR WITH KAISER
GERMANS
RUMANIAN LAND SCHEME
KOKTJSAI-RETJTER
KOKTJBAI-RETJTEE Eio de Janeiro, Apr. 28. The Brazilian —
London, May 1. A telegram from Jassy —
Washington, April 27.— The State De- Congress opens on May 3, and will decree a reports that the Rumanian Ministry has
partment learns officially that the Mexican state of war against Germany. It will fur- promised
the distribution of state land
Government has warned the Germans in ther announce the confiscation of German amdng the Rumanian fanning community
Mexico, that' any concentration' by them ships interned in Brazilian ports, and throw and the enforcement
of national franchise
near the border will result in their arrest. open the country's harbours to the Allies. system. Asahi.
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284 THE JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL .[May 5, 1917

DELICATE SITUATION IN GERMANY FULL DETAILS SHOWN FOR COMING OLYMPIAD swimming matches. Each season tickTt
will be numbered and seats will be reserv-
KOK US AI-KEUTEK On Tuesday next, the opening day of ed on both fields. For single
Amsterdam, May
(May Day
2. —
The Vorwarts in a
reminds the governing
article
classes of Germany that with the overthrow
the Olympiad, an address will be given
by Marquis Okuma followed by Mr. J. of
a ticket win

four
fee

&;
^
^^ aWe admission,
&r
^^ ^
^^
of Tsardom, the possibility of the continu- Kano, President of the Japan branch of firgt part q£
& separate ^
ance of absolutism in any European country the Fa r Eastern Athletic Association and
^.
ticket £m

^
,
fwtball games tQ be
has collapsed.
"Whether the remnants' of European
the delegates from the competing countries.
Qn baseball ^
feudal sovereignty hold on a few months or A parade of the athletes will follow head- Tickets may be obtained at the Imperial
a few years, anyhow its hours are numbered. ed by a military band. The games and Grand Hotels, The Mitsukoshi Depart-
If it does not yield now, the suddener will
scheduled for the first day will be the track ment Store, The "Japan
be its downfall." Times" and The
The fact that such sentiments are permit- and field events, tennis and baseball. The Advertiser" offices and the Toyoken Re-
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ted to be expressed, lends colour to the feature of the first day on the track is staurant which has branches m the different
rumours, previously cabled, of the delicate the modified marathon
(10 miles) to start parts of the city. Details of the meet may
situation in high political quarters in Ger- bi obtained from Mr. Brown,
physical direc-
many. on the field and finish on the field. The
tor of the Y.M.C.A. or Mr." T. Kimishima '

volley ball contests will start every day at the "Japan Times."
GERMANY'S PEACE PLANS at 2 p.m. and basket ball daily at 3.30 or All games will take place in the Shiba-
ura recla.mid grounds. The field No. 1 is
4 p.m.
New York, —
May 1. It is surmised that for running, jumping and other field events
The track events will begin at 2 p.m. and bicycle races, volley ball, basket ball.
the speech to be made by the German Chan- |

every, day and ihe baseball at 4 or 4.15 No. 2 is reserved for baseball and football,
cellor on the peace question at the meeting
of the Reichstag on the 3rd, as reported p.m. in order to allow of all spectators No. 3 for swimming r aces. and No. 4, for
being able to witness them. T nnis.
by The Hague dispatch, will perhaps be
The
tennis games, with the exception May 8th, Tuesday.
one mainly concerning the United States
It is also supposed that if first day, will be a round robin
2 p.m. The opening ceremony.
and Russia. of the
possible, Germany Will make efforts to con
3 p.rr Hundred Yards (preliminary),
tournament starting from about 9.30 a.m.
High Hurdles (Preliminary)
elude a separate p^ace with Russia, or at in the morning and, after a short recess,
220 Yards (Preliminary).
least to conclude an armis.ice, and try at being resumed in the afternoon;
.

Quarter Mile (Preliminary)

all costs to mitigate America's warlike mea-
No football game will be played on the Ton Mil Modified Marathon,
sures towards Germany, and thus enable first
day. There will however, be a game Running Broad Jump, Discus
Germany to face Britain and France
each day on Wednesday, Thursday and Throw.
with concerted efforts. But it is impossi-
Friday. A'fte r the basetball on Saturday May Wednesday.
9th,
ble to move America' now that things have
—
come to the present straits. "Asahi."
afternoon, the winning team of the con- 3 p.m. 100 yards, High Hurdles, 220
New York, May JL — A London dispatch tests between Chinese. Eilipino and Japan-
ese, will play an eh ven of foreigners.
yards-
Hurdles
Quarter Mile,
One
(Preliminary),
Low
leports the occurrence of a great labour
The swimming events will only be held Mile, Running High Jump
strike in Germany, with Rhine district as
for two days, on Friday and Saturday, Sho Put.
centre, on May Day. but ow'ng to the inter-
Mav 10th, Thursday.
ruption of all means of communications starting at 1.30 p.m.
from German v no details are obtainable. Some of the most interesting events are
3 p.m. Low Hurdle, Pentathlon, Half
Mile Relay, Pole Vault. Jave-
"Asahi." the full marathon, twenty-six miles and
—
San Francisco, May 2. The British threehundred and eighty five yards, which! May
lin
11th, Friday.
Throw. Half Mile.
delegates have declared that the Entente is open to all comers, strictly amateurs,
1 p.m. Swimming Races: 50 yards
powers would refuse the fresh peace pro-
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posal to be made by the German Chan-
cellor on whatever terms.
—
"Nichinichi."
GENERAL PETAIN'S APPOINTMENT
and is not one of the events in the Far (Preliminary), 220 yards
Eastern Athletic Championship Games
on Friday afternoon, there will be held the
(Preliminary), Breast Stroke
(Preliminary), 100 yards
20 miles bicycle race on the track an open
; (Preliminary), Quarter Mile
2 miles bicycle race will be held on Satur- (Prelim nary). Back Stroke
;

day. On Saturday, many foreigners will (Preliminary), One Mile.

KOKUSAI-RETJ TEE be seen in the open track events especially 3 p.m. Decathlon (first half), one mile
Paris, Apr. 30. —
General Petain has in the sprinting and short distances.
relay, 20 miles bicycle race.
Gvmnastic?. Far Eastern
been gazetted Chief of the General Staff. The penthalon will be held on Thursday
Championship two miles.
His appointment is likely to he followed afternoon. Last year a Chinese won and May 12th, Saturday.
by various strengthening changes at Head- this year although the Chinese is to
Swimming
1 p.m Races 50 yard?,
:

Quarters. be the winner yet the Japanese have 200 yards. Breast Stroke,
great faith in one of their men. The de- Quarter Mile Back Stroke.
BRITISH EMPIRE'S TRADE cathalon will be decided partly on Friday Half Mile, 200 Yards Relay.
and partly on Saturday. The winner of Decathlon (last half).
KOKTJSAI-EETJTER this event last year was a Filipino, Championship Swimming
—
London, Apr. 27. Mr. A. Bbnar Law, Saavadra, and he is expected to carry
away the laurels again although Kato, re-
Races:
yards,
Quarter
One Mile.
Miles 50
speaking in the House of Commons last
presenting Japan, is expected to make a Championship Race 100
night, stated that the Imperial War Cabi-
:

strong bid. Yards, Half Mile Relay, High

net had unanimously acceptedl the principle
The baseball team representing Japan Hurdles 25 Mile? Marathon,
that each part of the Empire, having due
na$ not yet been decided upon but it will
1
Two
Miles Bicyclp Rare.
regard to the interest of the Allies, should
be either Waseda Univi rsity. the Yokohama Baseball games
will be played every
give specially favourable terms and. facili- Nine, or a club composed of ex-Keio and
1

day at 4.15 p.m.

ties to the produce and manufactures of Waseda graduates. Probably the last- Tennis matches at 10 a.m. and 2.30
other parts of the Empire. named will represent Nippon. p.m. on ihe 9th. 10th. 11th. and 12th.
Due to the limited seating capacity a nd Foot Ball games at 9.30 a.m. on the
"BRITISH TRADE RETURNS different location of each field the ticket 9th. 10th. 11th and at 4 p.m. on the
12th.
system has turned out to be rather com
KOKTTSAI-EETJTEE Vollev Ball games qt 2 p.m. on 9th,
The Season ticket costing 5 yen
plicated.
—
London, Apr. 28. The Board of Trade will be' available for all baseball and foot-
10th. 11th. ane! 12th.
Baskel Pall games at 4 p.m. on 9th-
Returns show exports have increased ball games and all events pulled off on!
10th. 11th. ond 12th.
£6,513.012 and imports decreased £5,001,- the track and field. As aforesaid, owing The ceremony or awarding the nriz^s
824 for March 1917 as compared with to the lack of accommodation, this tcket will be held at the Y.M.C.A. Hall. Kanda.
March 1916. i
will not be available for the tennis anal n't 7.30 p.m. Mav 12th.
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May 5, 1917J (THE japan WEEKLY MAll. 285

VOICES OF THE PRESS THE U S. ARMY EXPANSION BILL RUSSIA'S REVOLUTION

Tho Senate and House of Representa- The recent revolution in Russia was
GOVERNMENT AND MONEY MARKET
tives of tho United States passed the Army caused by tho determination of the peoplo
The money market of Japan recently expansion bill, and empowered the Presi- to keep on fighting again*! Germany, and
has been favourable, und tbo Bank of dent to increase, tho war strength
of tho tho "Jiji" says that with tho success of
Japan lowered tbo rato of interest on' American Army to 2,000,000 if necessity tho revolution, it seems likely that Russia
Marcb 10th, and times became exceedingly demands, and
tho "Jiji" calls this determi- will double her efforts <> defeat Germany,
favourable for the flotation of Govern-
nation of tho United States, to enlarge and tho attempt of Germany to conclude
ment bonds, says tlio "-Nichinichi". Bank- tho army and enforce tho conscription law a separate peace with Russia will bo fruitr
ers and others urged the Government to in case
of necessity, as one of tho most re- less. But a revolution which has caused
take advantage of this opportunity audi
markably achievements of the country. the complete change of tho Government
float bonds, but tho Government was too j

Since the declaration of war against,

j and conditions of the nation, effects tho
busily engaged with tho election campaign,
1

Germany, the United Slates, has been nation widely, and the country is not yet
and did not pay any attention to the issue endeavouring
not only to give financial aid sefjtled down after the revolution, and
of bonds. The City of Tokyo realized tho to
the Entente powers, but also to give,
I

Germany is taking advantage of this un-

good opportunity and' has already announc-j assistance in operations. The
military eondition of Russia to propose a
settled
ed tho issue of city bands to the extent first step of the United States in this direc-
separate peace with Russia.
of ten million yen. tion is expected tc be the sweeping of thej While it is not likely that Russia will
The Government officials held a con- Atlantic
ocean for German
submarines, listen to the separate peace proposition
ference with the leading bankers on April and the "Jiji" expects that before long from Germany, if the Russians ar.- tempt-
26th, and finally decided to issue Kailway
the American i\<n y will begin the clear- ed by the favourable propositions made
T

Bonds for the amount of forty million ing 0: the ocean. by Germany and decide 'to conclude a
yen. Of the total amount twenty million Thr subjects Mr. Balfour and M. separate peaco, it will be disastrous
to Rus-
<

yen will be used for the repair and con- Vivian; are conferring upon with Presi- sia, say3 the "Jiji".
struction of the railway lines, and the other
dent Wilson and oiher American ottlciale If Russia makes a separate peace with
twenty million yen will be used for the j

are not clearly known, but the paper be- Germany and if Germany wins the final
1

payment of the debt incurred by the Im-
perial Railways in the past
The conditions attached to the Railway
bonus are favourable for subscribers, and
the rate of inlterest is five per cent, the
lieves that they refer to the joint move- victory of the war, Russia will be oppress-
ment of the American Army and Navy ed under German despotism, and ihe na-
with the Entente forces. As geographic- tional existence of Russia will become
ally the United States is situated so far dangerous. It will be, therefore, far more
from the scene of war, too much cannot advantageous for Russia to conclude peace
1

price at which the bonds are to be issued

be expected of the United States forces, with Germany together with the other
is ninety five yen; the bankers which
but considering the army expansion bill Entente powers, whatever might be the
handle the issue of the bonds will have a
just passed by the both Houses of the outcome of the war.
commission of fifty sen for each one hund-
United States, it is likely that the United; When Russia considers the welfare of
red yen of the bond handled. Con- States intends to give assistance to the
the nation, and the right and protection
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sequently, the actual interest on the bonds

Army forces of the Entente. of the people, she cannot listen to the
will be 5.5 per cent, to the general sub-
It is unnecessary to state the benefit proposal of a separate peace. Germany
scribers, and to the bankers 5.7 per cent.
the Entente will gain by the financial aid may use various tempting words and tricks
The Special Five Percent Bond formerly from the United States. Already the to make Russia sign the separate peace,
issued by the Government is at present
United States has lent two billion dollars but the paper hopes that the Russians will
sold at 97.90 yen, and bankers will
to the Entente powers, and further the consider their future welfare and advant-
gain ninety sen by. exchanging the old
American Government has decided to place age before listening to Germany.
Five Percent Bond with the Railway bond
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three billion dollars at the disposal of the Russia was the proposer of the non-
I

to be issued.
Allies. Also in giving the supply of pro- separate peace agreement signed at Lon-
The "Nichinichi" declares that the con- j

visions and other necessary articles to the don, and besides, England and France,
dition of the issue of the Railway bond 1

,
belligerent nations fighting against Ger- Japan joined the treaty, and now it is
is most disadvantageous to the Govern- (

many, the United States will make the reported that the United States may join
ment, of all the bonds issued in the past.
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Entente powers free from anxiety over the the pact. President Wilson has already
Further reported that the Govern-
it is j

food and munition supplies. declared that he will not consider a separate
ment first intended to float Railway bonds
The "Jiji" rejoices at the firm determi-] peace proposal. When all other nations
only for twenty million yen, but the bank-
nation of the United States to give every are thus firmly determined to keep the
ers who were consulted by the Government
possible aid and backing to the Entente terms of the London agreement, Russia,
insisted that twenty million yen was too
small an amount to benefit the money
and assist them in defeating the German the originator of the- agreement, cannoti
forces, both by sea and on land. very well withdraw from the pact and
market of Japan, and that the amount'
sign a' separate peaee with Germany.
should be at least increased to forty mil-
lion yen.
POLICY VIS-A-VIS CHINA
The Japanese capitalists prepared military power is the real controller of
money for investment in China and for The "Yorozu" regrets that the Terauchi the country at present and even in future
the third Russian bonds, but those were Cabinet has no definite policy towards and willingly has disregarded southern
postponed, and they had a large amount China. In the past seven months, since China.
of money on their hands. Under such a the establishment of the Terauchi Cabinet, It is proper for Japan to take a policy
circumstance, even Ithe issue of forty the political situation in China has been that does not side with either the south
million yen is too small in the opinion of daily changing, but the Cabinet has not or the north party of China, but without
the "Nichinichi", and the paper cannot yet decided, on any definite plan to deal
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any plan, the Japanese Government is al-
understand why the Government intended with China. Recently Japan made her- ways siding with northern China. The
the issue of only twenty million yen. self hated and disliked by Southern China, friendly relations between the Japanese
The paper is led to believe that the as she supported the' Tuan Cabinet. Cabinet and the Tuan Government, do
Government has been too cautious and it Viscount Motono, the Foreign Minister not prove the friendly relations between
did not understand the situation of the declared that he would be impartial to the the people of the two nations. Trying to
money market. While the public is eager- north and South parties of China, but win the favour of Northern China, the
ly waitng for the issue of such Govern- actually he joined hands with the northern Terauchi Cabinet separated the public of
ment bonds, to give such disadvantageous party and disregarded southern China. the two nations farther apart. If the

conditions, is beyond any understanding. Ndrfthern China controls the military Terauchi Cabinet does not change its poli-
The "Nichinichi" declares that the Gov- power, but the South is actively progress- cy towards China, the diplomatic relations
ernment is totally ignorant of the economic ing. The paper says that the Japanese between China and Japan will be in great
and market conditions of the country.
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Cabinet believes that the party with the danger.

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THJi JAPAN WEEKLY MAIL May 5, 19,7

NAVY DEPARTMENT HAS NEW U.S. ARMY BILL CHINA'S PROPOSALS TO ENTENTE
PiiANS READY NOW ALLIES
America's army expansion bill which had
been under consideration for some time past The Chinese Premier, Tuan Chi-jui, inti-
The navy department has decided 1

, it is
by Congress was passed by both the upper mated to Baron G. Hayashi, Japanese Min-
reported, to introduce a claim for appro- and lower ..Houses on April 28, reads the ister to Peking, in an interview on April
priations amounting to 260,641,700 yen on official report reaching the Foreign Office 28, that in view of the difficulty China was
account of warship construction in the Tuesday. facing in an effort to obtain national unity
According to this bill, the report further on declaring' war against Germany it was
coming special session of the Imperial
states, the Regular Army and the National her desire to know to what extent Japan
Diet. The ciaiin forms part of the com- Guards are to be fully expanded by means was ready to agree with China's requests
pletion of the naval repletion programme
of conscription in accordance with the plan j
for a laise of the customs duty to an efTec
provid.ng for the organization of the eight live 5 per cent. a nd with other items al-
adopted last year. Besides, an extra army
Battleships and four cruiser unit and the of half a million soldiers will be raised, the ready presented to the Entente Govern-
amount covers the disbursement for the President being empowered to increase this ment some time ago, it was learned from
ensiung seven consecutive years, tie out- by calling another half a million to the an authoritative source yesterday. As Min-
lay for the present fiscal year being 14,- colours if necessity demands, thus bringing ister Hayashi was not aimed with any in-
'500,000 yen. The warcraft to be newly up the war strength of the American army structions from the Tokyo Government, it
constructed, according to the said pro* to 2,000,000 in all. is understood that he unofficially explained

gramme, consists of a 32,000 ton battle- The bill passed by the House is reported to the Premier the attitude of his Govern-

ship, two cruisers, 7,200 and 3,600 tons to be a little different in details from that ment in general terms. Besides, before giv-
ing China any definite reply to her pro-
respectively, two destroyers, 1,200 and of the Senate and the two bills are soon to
posals it would be necessary to hold a con-
700 tons respectively, two submaiines. 700 be taken up by the joint conference of the
ference of the Entente Ministers in Peking
tons each, and a special commission ship of two houses to smooth out the conflicting
to clarify the attitude of the respective
about 10,000 tons. point.
Governments and arrive at a united deci-
As to the new battleship included in sion.
the repletion programme it had been the
PRESIDENT OF LOWER HOUSE Peking dispatches state that Premier
intention to buila one of the Nagato typo
Tu'an's efforts to bring about China's dec-
W^h a tonnage of tbout 32,000 tons, but laration of war on Germany is again being
it is now reported that the naval authori- Forecasts are being made now as to the made a football of internecine politics, and
ties propose to ailer the former plan and probable candidates for the Presidency of this fact is hampering him and his fol-
increase the estimated tonnage to over the House of Representatives, but it goes lowers in their attempts to materialize the
.32,000 1on.°, the change being thought without saying that the new Speaker will programme against the Kaiser's Govern-
necessary in view of the lessons furnished Le a meraber belonging to the Seiyukai ment. The Premier also explained to the
by the experiences in the present European party, which has successfully gained the Japanese Minister 'about this embarrassing
War, though the final -decision has not been majority in the House as the result of situation tnd is said to have requested that
arrived at as yet. At the same time some Japan tak e the lead in making known how
the general election. It is reported that
she considered the Chinese proposals in
change may take place in the mode of the no concrete decisions are as yet reached order that Tuan might be able to assure the
vessel's armament, as a result of the les^- by the Seiyukai over this question, though people that what he announced prior to the
isons learnt in the present war, and it is
there are two or three self-appointed candi- diplomatic rupture with Germany in March
learned that the former plan of ordnance,
dates for the vacancy. Mr. Hara, the Pre- — i.e., tho Entente would give favourable
fixed for twelve 14-inch guns, may be al-
tered to tweive 15-inch guns. This, how-
sident, and the leaders, of the Seiyukai consideration on China's proposals would —
it is reported, are unanimous in their in- be realized.
ever, still lacks final decision and the ques-
tentions to recommend Mr. Tkuzo O-oka At the Foreign Office, yesterday, a< con-
tion is now being subjected to the deli- lerence of the heads of the different bureaux
to the post, so that Mr. O-oka will
berate consideration of the experts of the and divisions was held. At this confer-
in all probability 1)' f&eeted President of
navy, who are making researches as to the ence the question of forming a reply to
the House of Representatives when the
advisability or inadvisability of larger or China's enquiry was discussed, but what
House meets for an extra session in sum-
smaller guns and other similar problems. deois'on was reached was uot disclosed.
mer, unless the unlooked-for happens. It
That the displacement of the new sub-
is observed that no one in the Seiyukai CLASSIFICATION OF U.P.'S
marines has been fixed at 700 tons would qualified than Mr. O-oka. to All
is better
apparently seem to be rather behind the The "Yorodzu" classifies the 381 newly-
the post in view of the fact that he was
times, in so far as the question of size and ago elected members of the House of Representa-
very popular in this post some years
type is concerned, but it has been pre- not only, among his own party members tives according to their vocations as fol-
Sdimably decided upon in view of the diffi- lows :
but also even amjong his opponents.
culty of building submarines of larger type
at the domestic dockyards under the cir-
— —
Lawyers 55 ; journalists 13 ; those con-
nected with commercial and industrial con-
cumstances that, at present obtains. necessity of completing the construction of cerns — —
85 ; agriculture 33 ; landowners—
The navy appropriations to be introduc- an eight battleship and eight cruiser squad- 31; mine owners 14; —
physicians- -13;
ed in the coming special session of the Im As the necessity of
ron. the construction
bankers and money-lenders 15 professors —
perial Diet are thus limited to the claim an eight battleship and eight cruiser
of
and educationists 9 fishery 6 — shipping — ;

for the fulfilment of the already settled re- squadron cannot be denied, but is almost
3; public —
offices '6; sundries — t;
;

without — ;

pletion programme on the basis of the eight universally recognised in view of the re-
batth ship and four cruiser unit. But in cent tendency of the western powers, which
occupations 64. —
view of the recent tendency in the Euro- are steadily consolidating th e strength of
One thing noteworthy is the increase of
's connected with journalistic work
M.P. and
pean countries and America, which are their navies, the opinion may gain in-
also those engaged in medical 1

profession.
steadily increasing or expanding their fluence and be formulated a« a practical
naval strength the Imperial navy may in- question at no distant future. The con- It is stated the youngest gentleman of all
troduce a new claim, in the next regular struction of the new warcraft' included in the new M.P.'s is Mr. S. Matsuda who
sess'on of the Diet to be' convened this win- the programme to be introduced in the com- is 32 years while the oldest member is
ter, providing for a speedy completion of ing special session of the Diet is expected Mr. Kurauchi who is 71 years of age.
the eight battleship and four cruiser squad, to be started soon after the passage of the
ion. apart from the claim for the increased claim, perhaps beginning in the latter part TO AROLISH " TIPPING
expenditure resultant on the alteration of of July next, or in the e arly part of August
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e previously settled plan of the repletion The battleship and the larger cruiser
will Opinions are gaining ground among the
programme^ in order to keep apace with be built at the Yokosuka navy yard, the Railway Authorities favouring the total
the situation among the naval powers of the light cruiser at the Sasebo navy yard, the alolition of the tipping system to boys