ANGLO-JAPANESE TREATY

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 247, 13 July 1920, Page 5

ANGLO-JAPANESE TREATY

BRITAIN NOT INVOLVED IN QUARRELS WITH AMERICA. New York, July 10. The Paris correspondent of the "Chicago Tribune," referring to the rumoured attempt to substitute an Ang'.c-Amiricnn for the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, says it is said that, if the Anglo-Japanese Treaty is ronewed, a clause may be introduced in the Treaty stating that England cannot help Japan in. the event of war between Japan and the United States.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AMERICA'S INTERESTS IN FAR EAST. New York, July 11. The Paris correspondent of the"'"Chicago Tribune" interviewed Mr, J. W. Findlay, son of Sir John Findlay. He said: "When Viscount Grey entered into the Alliance with Japan, he mado it clear to tho Japanese Minister of I'or- . eign Affairs that England woui!d, in no circumstance!), involve horself in,a quarrel between' America and Japan, no matter which nation was the aggressor. It is essential that the Empire'should have an alliance with some Power which will assure an 'open door in China' and protect the British colonies and financial interests. America's interests in the Far East will coincide with ours in the future.' Both Americans and British Asiatic and Pacific colonies have a common reason with America for resenting Japanese intrusion."—Aus.-N.Z. CaWc Assn.