SINKINGS IN IRISH CHANNEL.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 March 1918, Page 5

SINKINGS IN IRISH CHANNEL.

3KEATJSK IX litis TMAX PREVIOUSLY. Received March ti, 8.30 p.m. London, March (i. Lord Lvtton, replying to Lord litresford in the House oi' Lords, stated that shipping losse* in the Irish Channel -J-.ad been greater in 1(118 than in any previous period of the war. The Government wan shortly announcing the true position of .-shipbuilding. UNITED STATES. CHINESE AND JAPANESE ACTION. INTEREST IX AMERICA. New York, March 8. The Peking correspondent of the New York Times says that the Chinese Cabinet has decided to send an army of 20,000 Chinese to Siberia, simultaneously with the Japanese expeditionary force. Tremendous interest continues regarding the Japanese question. Washington correspondents assert that it is taken for granted that Japan intends to go to Siberia, hut America considers the expedition not needed to protect Japanese subjects, and the fear is expressed that Russia may miscon- I strue Japan's objects. The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald says that while the Government does not assent it will not obstruct Japanese action. Japan must shoulder the responsibility. The Washington correspondent, of the Nev; York World learns that Japanese troops are already concentrated in Korea and Southern Manchuria ready for action. The United Press correspondent at Washington States that officials still believe Trotsky is trying to keep the revolution alive, with the result that the Bolshevik Government is divided. Washington officials feel that a. Japanese expedition to Siberia will aid Lenin's campaign against the Allies. The Washington Government has informed Japan through the Allies that America does not. consider Japanese intervention advisalil*. Washington. March G. The Japanese Embassy indicates that the plans for Japanese intervention in Siberia have been postponed, owing to America's attitudeThe Chinese Embassy at Washington has indicated that China supports America 8 policy regarding Japanese intervention. Replying to greetings from the New York Pilgrim-,' Club, King George cabled: "I deeply appreciate your hopes for that victory of our common cause, whereby alone, the world's future peace can be assured." A CONFERENCE TO BE CALLED. Renter ServiceReceived Marcli 7, 7.50 p.m. Buenos Avres, March 6. The American and Argentine Governments are arranging a conference of all the American Republics, with a view to reaching a basis of real union of American nations.