AMERICA IMPRESSES JAPAN
DNITED. STATES WAR SPIRIT DISCUSSED "WE MUST EVER BE ON GUARD" Tokio, November 4. fhe spectacle of America's democratic achievement and transformation in eighteen months from a pacifist nation to an efficient war Power is having a potent influenc.e on Japan, and together with the downfall of German militarism •n'ill affect the national policy, leading to an extension of political liberties; but the idea of a League of Nations has received no support. Tho "Kokumin" says:—"Peace is now in sight; but it does not guarantee a permanent peace of the world. America may be in a position to dictate a peace of righteousness, but Japan must ever bo on guard- aud prepared for war or peace," The "AsQshi," marvelling at the achievements of America's armies, discusses the abolition of the idol of the militarists, the conscription system. Another journal regards the expansion of the American Navy as . paradoxical, and asks j why America aims at becoming the greatest naval Power in the wdrld if she is an earnest seeker after ideals.— "The Times."
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 36, 6 November 1918, Page 6
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176AMERICA IMPRESSES JAPAN Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 36, 6 November 1918, Page 6
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