AMERICA AND JAPAN

Hokitika Guardian, 17 August 1920, Page 2

AMERICA AND JAPAN

'By Electric Telegraph—Copyr'gnt.

JAPAN’S NEW ROLE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16

It is understood the Japanese reply to the Saghalieu Note stated Japan considered it unsatisfactory. It is believed Japan will not change from the attitude she has assumed, and whereto the United States has taken strong exception.

Japan claims Saglialicn. She says it is virtually part of Nikolaievsk. Therefore she holds it is subject to Japanese occupation, on account of the Nfkolaievsk massacre.

It is understood the reply further points out Japan is creating a Siberian buffer State, which is alleged to be essential in o.der to prevent a spread of Bolshevism. Japan intimates the occupation of Saghalieu depends upon military contingency. America has sent Japan a Note protesting against the Japanese occupation of the Russian island of Snghalin, east of Siberia. A reply from Japan has been received. Japan seeks to defend fier action, and reviews her whole Siberian policy. America wijl later publish both Notes,

JAPANESE UNREST. TOKIO, Aug. 15. The police are closely guarding Prince Yemngnta, owing to letters threatening his life as a result of participation in politics.