THE FAR EAST.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1921, Page 1

THE FAR EAST.

THE THUNDER ER'S VIE AYS. “the times” sr.itvnu. (Received This Dny at 9.10 a.ni.) LONDON, Oetobei' *2-5

The “Tina’s” in an editorial on Lord Xortln-liflVs Al nnil In speech, soys when all the nations eoju-oriivd in the Pacific understand tin. 1 extent to which they are interested in precluding batasLrdphie contingencies, there is strong reason to hone that such contingencies may not arise. No power can have ally time lasting interest in the promotion of a conflict in the Pacific. Britain. United States and Trance are only interested in the restoring and preservation of peace throughout tile world. AA*e have every reason to believe that strong influences in .Japan are working to safeguard .1;pnn's position as a. great civilised power, on lines compatible with international concord in the Far Last, though it is known that some elements are carrying on a propaganda for creating a different impression. The British Empire the ally of Jnpa-n. though not her ally against I nited States. Opinion in England is divided regarding a renewal of the Alliance. AVe do not aecepi the view that Japan sets a little store by the AllTanee. as reflected’ in certain circle* in Japan. It is natural there should he different schools of thought on the question, but it is vital that England should have a firm grasp. The clash, ing Japanese policies in the Far Ea- : t have hitherto treen somewhat ignored. AVe are (irmly eonvinecd that if .Inpan holds that peace is the onlv object eonsonant with her immediate and ultimate welfare, the conference at AAashingtoii will offer her an equality oi opportunity of securing her future in co-operation with other Pacific Powers.