IN THE EAST

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 87, 8 September 1914, Page 7

IN THE EAST

ATTACK BY JAPANESE AIRSHIPS. Tokio, September (i. Two .Tapane.se Zeppelins attacked the barracks at Tsin-tau. One had its planes riddled by shots, but returned safely. The result of the attack is unknown. Tokio, September G. In the Diet, Karon Kato reviewed tbc events leading to the wear. He said Herman mon-o'-war were prowling in KasLern seas menacing commerce, while Kiaochao was carrying out an operation for the purpose of constituting it a base for warlike purposes. Grave anxiety was felt for the maintenance of peace. Japan's interests were also threatened. The Government, therefore, resolved to have a full and frank exchange of views with the British GovernmentJapan liad no desire to .become involved in the conflict., but owed it to herself to be faithful to the Alliance. Desiring t> solve the situation by paci.'ic means she gave the following advice to Germany. (Baron Jvato here read the ultimatum). She received no rcpTy. Japr.n did not desire war with Austria, and accepted Austria's offer t.i disarm the Kaisevin Elizabeth at Shanghai, but "atthe last moment Austria broke oil' illations.

JS AUSTRIA CIVILISED'; JAPAN HAS HER DOUBTS.

Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, September fi,

A statement has 'been issued in Tokio reciting the treatment of .Japanese in Germany and Austria, which it denounces as <1 violation of international law, -while the insults to the .lajmnose Ambassador when leaving Vienna it declares raised doubts as to the quatitv o: the civilisation which permits such acts.