BRITAIN AND JAPAN

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 211, 1 June 1920, Page 5

BRITAIN AND JAPAN

" ALLIANCE MORE THAN EVER NECESSARY" DANGERS OF BOLSHEVISM IN THE EAST By Telegraph-Press Association-Oopyriulit Tokio, May 29. Marquis Okuma, ex-Premier of Japan, declares that tho alliance with Britain is more than over necessary, in viow of tho post-war conditions of the world, especially in tho East. "Dangers threaten China, Siberia, and India, particularly India, with tho Bolsheviks threatening its borders. Tho knowledge that Japan will not interfere, in India, whatever happons, will greatly encourago the Reds." Tho League of Nations was not solid enough morally to safeguard the world, as was shown through tho AngloFrench Alliance nnd tho present refusal of America to ratify it. Tho contracting parties wero not alone interested in the Anglo-Japaneso Alliance. America was vitally concerned in Oriental peace, and would bo welcomed into the Alliance, making it triple in its efficiency in guaranteeing peace. Japan had played a significant part in guarding the Pacific transport route, and frustrating German designs in Russia, and was a constant and faithful ally.—Router. JAPANESE AMBASSADOR TO.NEGOTIATE. (Rec. May 81, 8.50 p.m.) New York, May 31. The New York "Times" learns from Tokio ■ that Baron Hnyashi, tho now Japanese Ambassador to Britain, will take up negotiations for the renewal of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance as soon as ho roaches London. Japanese publicists who support the renewal of tho Allianco sav that modifications will be mado in tho treaty, but they point out that tho Bolshevist menace to India is one of tho reasons why Britain should desire, a renewal.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.