JAPAN.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 March 1918, Page 5

JAPAN.

JAPAN MUST BE INVOLVED. PUBLIC NOT EXCITED. Aust. and N.Z. Cable Assn. a ,-,l Renter. Received March 1, !;.30 p.m. Tokio, Vob. 28. The newspaper Nichishibiun says Hint the Allied Ambassadui s are handling the Rusr-ian situation in conjunction with the Japanese Government. 'l'lii! press unanimously believes that ibc. Russian deu'lopments must involve Japan, but the public are not excited. United Service. Received March 1, 5..10 p.m. London, Feb. 28. The Manchester Guardian deprecates excessive reliance being placed on Japanese aid on account of exaggerated estimates or Germany's capacity for eastward agression, and tliat if Jap\i takes'Vladivostoel; and Harbin in Asiatic UnssiU, it will be self interest. INDUSTRIE 1; MO Ji 11.1 SAT I ON. Alist. and N.Z. Cubic Assn. and Renter. Received March 1.3.5 a.m. Tokio, March >. The Government is considering a scheme for industrial mobilisation. The Japanese ambassador has postponed I. departure from Pctrograd, as it is believed the Russian Government has made a new proposal. PROTECTING SIBERIA. QUESTION OF JOINT OPERATIONS. Washington, Feb. 28. Japan has asked Allied and American views regarding joint military operations in Siberia in order to save supplies stored at Vladivostock and other points along the Siberian railroad. America has troops in the Philippines, and the Allies and America are considering whether a purely Japanese campaign in Siberia or joint aetion is most advisable. TROOPS FOR SIBERIA. THREE QUARTERS OK A MILLION AVAILABLE. Renter Service. Received March 1, S-5 p.m Washington, Feb. 2S. If her action is sanctioned, Japan can land 200000 troops in Siberia within two weeks to protect Allied interests and supplies, while shortly ulterwards half a million men will be available. As the result of the negotiations that have, been proceeding between the Governments concerned, a decisive move at Vladivostok is expected. AMBASSADOR'S CONFERENCES WITH FOREIGN OFFICE. Times Service. Received March 2, 1.35 a.m. London, Feb. 28. Special significance is attached to the fact that the Japanese Ambassador paid several visits to the Foreign Office, and had a conference with Mr. Balfour tonight.