JAPANESE TROOPS FOR RUSSIA

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3097, 30 May 1917, Page 5

JAPANESE TROOPS FOR RUSSIA

AN AMERICAN REPORT DISPATCH OP ARMIES CONTEMPLATED Washington, May 2S. ■ The United Press Association asserW that the dispivtcli of a largo force of Japanese, troops to Ihe : Kussian. front is contemplated, and that Japanese, publicists are strongly urging.that this course should bo tal;en.-Aiis-i\".Z. Cable Aa-u. Washington, May 28. An authoritative source .states that Japan will send frillies to the Jiussiau front. —lieuter. ,JAPAN r S PART London, May 'ISIn the coiikp of ■•in address, the'.iapanese Ambassador, speaking in French, clared that the war has strengthened the great international bond, and given it a,, new meaning through the comradeship of arms. He referred to Japan's part iu sweeping the Gern-au naval forces from the I'lvoifus and Indian Oceans andin fighting the sub'Hcrino pirates in theMediterranean. . • , . Dealing with Japan's pj'rt supplying , : munitions, ho said that, the Japanese felt that every bullet and bomb produced, spelt a blow at the mailed fist, of which they had long felt the menace.' on; their; pivrt of the giobe.-Avs.-N.Z.'.Cable" Assn.: ■ RUSSIAN ARMY'S NEW DISCIPLINE DECREE PUBLISHED i LARGE CONCESSIONS TO THE . INDIVIDUAL (Kec. May 29, 10.50 p.m.) London, May 2fl. • ( The "Morning "Post's" correspondent at Pelrograd states that the new disciplinary regulations for the Army have been published. Their, general tenor is indicated'in the title: "Decree regarding the fundamental rights of the men in the lighting services." It lays down that all men and officers will enjoy ' all their rights as free citizens, but must regulate their conduct by the . requirements of service discipline. They can speak, write, and publish anything on any political or religions subject within the , scope of the ordinary laws, and can discard their uniform except when on actual service. The decree abolishes the compulsory salute, substituting therefor a. voluntary mutual greeting. It also eoncedes freedom to quit barracks -or ships when oft' duty on the mere announce-. ment of that intention to superior of-. h'cers, and punishments lnustniot offend' the sense "of honour or dignity.—AusN.Z. Cable Assn: . REVISION OF.THE TREATIES A MATTER OF PUBLIC OPINION.' . (Rec." May 30, 0.55 a.m;) . Pctroprad, May 23. . If. Tseretlli, addressing the Workmen's ami Soldiers' Council, gave an account; _. of his conversations .with., the Entente' Powers' Ambassadors regarding the p^os- - of a. revision of the treaties. "The Allies' reply," he said, "was satisfac-. lory reg'-ii-dins Eu<sift's new policy of no' annexations, but regarding iJie revision of the treaties everything will depend onpublic opinioa in the AUied countries. -- Au3.-,N'.Z. Cablo Assn. ■ • ,- ■