UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 March 1918, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

TRUST JAPAN. SIBERIAN NEWS AWAITED. New York, March 5. | Washington correspondents of New I York newspapers state that news of | Japan's military action in Siberia is hourly awaited. It is generally believed I that, owing to the strict censorship at | Tokio, the announcement of Japan's ! action may be delayed until the expedition arrives in Siberia. I The Washington corresponds tof the J World says that perhaps the Japanese are already in Siberia, while a message I to the Times records the growing conjviction/in Washington that the Allies should be willing to trust Jp.pan to evacuate the territory without definite I guarantees. The Tribune says editorially: "By breaking faith to-day japan couid divide t?>'p whole of Asia with the Teuton, but there is no dishonored treaty in Japan's diplomacy. Let us tnidt her-'' JAPAN'S COURSE IN SIBERIA. BRITAIN AND JAPAN TO DECIDE. AMERICA FIGHTING POK DEMOCRACY. Reuter Service. Received March 0, 11.55 p.m. Washington, March 5Senator Lewis told the House that Japan and Britain would decide japan's course in Siberia. The United States had no agreement or compact with Japan as regards Russia, and she would probably keep her hands off the Far East situation. America was fightins for democracy, and would not allow any conduct by any foreign people anywhere to endanger the principles of democracy. CONSCRIPTING LABOR. TO WORK FARMS. - Received March C, 1155 p.m. Washington, March 5. A Bill lias been introduced empowering the President to conscript labor from the drafted men to work farms, if necessary. A MILITANT ARCHBISHOP. • Washington, March 5. The Archbishop of York, who is visiting America, in an address to soldiers said: "'Unless America gives her full man power to the Allies the issue of the war must be left doubtful." WIRELESS PLANT DISCOVEREDWashington, March 5. Three wireless installations have been discovered in New Yoi». including one plant in a Broadway skyscraper. QUESTION OF JAPAN'S ACTION. Washington, March 5. The United Press states authoritatively that the President and Cabinet are to-day considering whether to protest against Japanese intervention in Siberia. The question is regarded as one of a most delicate nature. The United Press correspondent states that if Japan decides on an expedition to Russia she will do so without the approval of the United States. SEIZURE OF GERMAN PIER& Washington, March 5. President Wilson lias asked Congress for authority to seize German-owned piers in American harbors.