THE FAR EAST.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 January 1920, Page 5

THE FAR EAST.

ANGLO-JAPANESE TREATY,

THE QUESTION OF RENEWAL. By Telegraph—rress Assn.—Copyright. Received Jan. 29, S p.m. London, Jan. 24. The Anglo-Japanese Alliance expires in July, 1921, and its renewal is being discussed. A close understanding with Japan remains an important consideration in British policy, but an amendment of the Treaty is expected in view of the changed balance of the world and the existence of the League of Nations. The renewal is likely to be postponed until the League'is further advanced. The Japanese are displaynig a lively interest in the renewal. The Government organ Jiji declares that although Russia has collapsed, a renewal is necessary owing to possible German designs in the Far East, but the paper thinks it is not possible for the Treaty to remain the same offensive and defensive Alliance, owing to the League of Nations Convention. Viscount Kato, interviewed, said he was moßt anxious for the Alliance to continue in some ffirm or other. Baron Shibusawa is similarly anxious for a renewal in such a form as is compatible with the League of Nations. Count Okuma said that as Russia may easily recover her power, a prolongation of the Alliance was unquestionably iu the interests of the Japanese.—United Service.