NEW WORLD SPIRIT

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 220, 11 June 1921, Page 7

NEW WORLD SPIRIT

JAPANESE IN FELL SYMPATHY FAITHFUL SUPPORT FOR LEAGUE ENTERED ALLIANCES TO PRESERVE PEACE By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright London, June 9. In th© course of a special message, published in tho “Manchester Guardian's" Japanese number, Mr. Hara (Premier of Japan) writes: —“Much can. bo accomplished by the intercourse oi piivate citizens and in conferences between merchants, and a frank disclosure of the intentions of both sides. I desire to see these relations established Ijetween Japan and our old ally, Britain." Count ITchida (Minister for .Foreign Affairs) writes “The Government and people of Japan are in full sympathy with the new world-spirit, and will faithfully support the League of Nations. A false and malicious construction has been placed in some quarters on what Japan has done from sheer necessity, and purely in self-defence, in Siberia and China. There is not a nation more interested in a peaceful Siberia and a united and prosperous China than Japan. Japans controlling motive in her policy in the Far East is a legitimate desire to make secure her economic life, and a desiie ioi untainted political and territorial ambition. For the attainment of this aim peace in the Far East is to Japan an indispensable condition. Me entered into alliances, and even fought wars, in order to preserve that jieace. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

PRINCE HIROHITOJNTERVIEWED EXCELLENT RELATIONS OF FRANCE AND JAPAN. Paris, June 9. Interviewed by the United Press Agency, the Crown Prince of Japan, Prince Hirohiio, said:—“l hope America and Japan may always bo found working haqd-in-hand, not only for oin- mutual benefit-, but; to ensure lasting peace throughout the world.” Prince Hirohito, interviewed by the "Matin.” said that France and Japan, whose relations were excellent, must cooperate with other nations in maintaining the world’s peace. Japan would ever he mindful of the stupendous part played by France in behalf of the rights of humanity.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. JAPAN’S NAVAIYoNSTRUCTION REGULATES AMERICAN FLEET Paris, June 9. The “Echo de Paris” says that by her naval construction Japan in effect regulates the American Fleet. By renewing the Anglo-Japanese Alliance Britain might indirectly prevent a naval rivalry which would tend to separate her from both countries, owing Jo the crushing fiscal burden which rivalry entails- Although America is arming, she is not doing it only against Japan, being determined to keep her flag in a foremost place all over the world. It is equally true that a renewal of the alliance would lessen the expected clash in the Paci-fic.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.