THE FAR EAST.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16150, 2 March 1918, Page 9

THE FAR EAST.

JAPAN AND RUSSIA. MOBILISATION DECIDED "DPON. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association^ (Received March Ist. 9.50 p.m.) LONDON, February 28. The "Morning Post's" Shanghai correspondent telegraphs:— "The Chinese Press states that Japan has decided to mobilise for operations in Siberia. "China is co-operating, sending four divisions." JAPANESE PRESS OPINION. (Australian stud N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received March Ist, 8.30 p.m.) TOKIO, Februaiy 28. The newspaper "Nichi Shimbun" says the Allied Ambassadors are handling the Russian situation in conjunction with the Japanese Government. The Press unanimously believes that the Russian developments must involve Japan, but the public are not excited. A NOTE OP WARNING. (United Service.) (Received March Ist, 8.30 p.m.) LONDON, February 28. The "Manchester Guardian" deprecates excessive reliance on Japanese aid, and exaggerated estimates of German's capacity for eastward aggression. The "Guardian" suggests that it Japan takes Vladivostock, Harbin, and Asiatic Russia, it will bo through self-interest. DECISIVE MOVE EXPECTED. (Reuter'a Telegrams.) (Received March Ist, 7.60 p.m.) WASHINGTON, February 28. If her action is sanctioned, Japan can land 200,000 troops in Siberia within two weeks to protect the Allied interests and supplies. Shortly afterwards 500,000 more men will be available As a result of the negotiations at present proceeding between the Govern, ments concerned a decisive move on Vladivostock is expected. WASHINGTON, February 28. The Allies and America are considering whether there should be a purely Japanese campaign in Siberia, or whether joint action is most advisable. America has troops in the Philippines. A message yesterday stated: —Japan has asked for Alliod and American views regarding joint military operations in Siberia, in order to savo supplies stored at Vladivostock and othar points along the Siberian railroad. SIGNIFICANT CONFERENCES. ("The Times.") (Received March 2nd, 1.35 a.m.) LONDON, February 28. Special significance is attached to the fact that the Japanese Ambassador paid several visits to the Foreign Office, and held conferences with Mr Balfour (Foreign Minister) to-night. RUSSIANS MAKE NEW PROPOSAL. (Keuter's Telegrams.) (Received March 2nd. 1.35 a.m.) TOKIO, February 28. The Government is considering a scheme for industrial mobilisation. The Japanese Ambassador has postponed his departure from Petrograd as it is believed that the Russian Government has made a new proposal. If you are seeking a really good temperance drinl: try KOLA-NIP Its keen delicious flavour will delight you Contains all the excellent qualities nf tho Kola Nut. Hotels and 6tores. 2 cab '° ne ,7« in issue accredited to Tae Times has appeared in that journal, j. ™ slatod is such , MW tae editattol winion oi "Tlv Time*."