JAPAN'S "NOTICE TO QUIT"

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2236, 24 August 1914, Page 5

JAPAN'S "NOTICE TO QUIT"

ULTIMATUM EXPLAINED fTDMAM DIITC'TII'D DUOfMTrn uIIriMAN DLliMllK KliotlNlllU (Rec. .August, 23, 10 a.m.) _ . WashFngton, August 21. Japan, explaining the ultimatum sent to. Germany, informed the State Departmeut that Germany, since the beginning of hostilities, had been strengthening the fortifications'at Kiaochan, and even enforcing the labour of tho Chinese ' coolies. The _ German squadron had been making incessant appearances in Japanese and Chinese vvaters, threatening interference • with liritish shipping and thereby threatening Britain's commercial interests with Japan, whose vessels in many instances iver-e detained and tho cargoes in some instances confiscated..

' r Tho possession of a. strong naval base such as Kiaochau enabled Germany to act thus, and in order torostoro peace in Far Eastern waters it was necessary that Germany should be completely eliminated and Kiaochau restored to China. Japan's action against Germany has not been dictated by any desire for aggression in tho Pacific- Ocean, and Japan has no intention of taking uny action likely to arouse an unfriendly feeling in tho United States. The American Press continue to pub» lisli. criticisms of Japan's action, attributing it to Japan's desire to secure a preponderating position in the North Pacific, with ultimate extension of her influence throughout the entiro ocean. ' ! ("Tjnica". an<j!Sydney "Sun'.'.iScryicos;) ■'• • London, A'ugu'st 21. The Press Bureau' says that tho Jap- : anese Premier's speech states' that Japan harbours no. design for territorial aggrandisement, and entertains no desire tp promote any other .selfish ends. .'' . . ULTIMATUM (Rec. August 24, 0.5 a.m.) London, August 23, morning. The Japanese Charge D'Affaires at Berlin has been instructed to leave at four o'clock this morning if Germany has not then replied, to the Japanese ultimatum. ''.' (Rec.' August 24, 0.5 a.m.) , Washington, August 23. Mr. W. J. Bryan (Secretary of State) transmitted to Germany the Japanese message/demanding an immediate answer to Japan's, ultimatum, otherwise Japan's Charge D'Aft'aires will leave Berlin on Sunday. (Rec. August 24, 0.20 a.m.) ' ... ■ Washington, August. 23. Tho Japanese ultimatum expired without an answer' from Germany, through tho ■ State ' Department—tho only medium whereby it could, be sent. ITALY'S WAR PULSE; CONVERSATION'S WITH ITALY. ' (Rec. August 24, 0.5 a.m.) . Rome, August 22. ; M. Delcasse, representing France, and Count Witte, representing aro visiting Italy; - ■" •■ ■ '■ London, August 23. An Independent cable message states that Signor Gioletti is coming, to London to . confer with Sir Edward Grey (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs). ■ ,■•■••■.':■ London, August 23,. morning. , The "Daily Chronicle's" Paris corres-, pondent states that important conversations aro proceeding between the British, French, • Italian, .and. Dutch Governments. Holland has renewed her positive assurance of her. intention to defend her neutrality, ?■ (Rec. August, 23, 5.5' p.m.) Rome, August 22. Signor Salandra.(Prime Minister of Italy) sent' a secret circular to the Prefects throughout Italy regarding tho attitude of the respective districts. All replied that the people were rpppsed to war on behalf of Germany and Aus7 tria. There are many indications that Italian sentiment is not unlikely; to drive tho Government iiito open conflict with Germany and Austria. Rome, August 22. At the beginning of tho war the Austrian Ambassador (the Graiid' Duke d'Avarna) saw tho Pope and aeked him to send his blessing to • tho Austrian troops about to fight. The Rope did not reply. Tho Ambassador put the question three times, and the Pope finally replied: "I bless Peace." IN THE NEAR EAST. TURKEY AND THE POWERS. (Received August 22, 5.50 p.m.) London, August 22. The British Ambassador (Sir Louis Mallet) and the French Ambassador (M. Bompard) have informed Turkey that their respective countries entertain no designs against Turkey's torritorial integrity. It is understood that Russia, has given a similar assurance. —("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Special Services.) • \ FRANCE'S APPEAL'/' (Rec. August 22, 6.15 p.m.) Paris, August 21. The French Government's appeal to tho Powers states that the Germane, without warning, bombarded Pont-a,-Moussott, which was undefended, fire , being. directed particularly on hospitals (lying tho red cross Hag. Shells fell in tho town killing seven persons and wounding eight, all women and children. Thus many articles of Tho Hague Convention wero violated.. ("Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services.)

Perls, August 21. Ihe Government Mβ renewed-ite as.

surance .to Switzerland in respect to Swiss neutrality. Itie stated that:Gertuany has taken a similar step. '