The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-04-21
.JAPS HOLD MATCH
FOR WORLD WAR
Should They Ask Britain for Aid.
Clash Of Powers Would Be
Likely.
FRANCE WOULD HELP
RUSSIA, SAY DIPLOMATS
Germany's Possible Course Prob
lematical-America Would
Keep Hands OFF.
Special to The Journsl.

Special to The Journal.
Chicago, April 21.-Walter Wellman.
in a Record-Herald special from WASH
1ngton, says:
the United States of the alleged viola
ton OF neutrality by France in giving
asylum to Admiral Roiestvensky' 8 feet
in Kamranh bay.
The purpose Of the japanese govern.
ment in notifying the United States is
to place the claim on the international
record SO that Japan cannot be
neglect to assert or to defend them, and
also to lay foundation for whatever
further action may be deemed neces-
sary.
Diplomats Apprehensive.
Japan's formal notification Of this
and other governments has raised seri-
the minds Of Washington diplomatists.
At no time have diplomats regarded the
situation with SO much apprehension as
at this moment. Frances action in
permitting Russia to make a French
possession virtually a Russian base and
Japan IS apparent determination to take
strong measures in consequence of that
violation, brings the whole world face
to face with the crisis which diplomats
have long dreaded.
1t was said today by an important
member Of the diplomatic corps that
Japan now had it within her power to,
provoke worldwide conflict. If the
government Of Japan decides that
France, by permitting Rojestvensky to
remain in Kamranh bay as long as he
pleases, has given valuable assistance to
the Anglo-Japanese alliance, call upon
pleases, has given valuable assistance to
From this obligation it is declared there
is no escape for England. Once Japan
can prove she is fighting more than one
power, England is bound to use all her
military and naval strength in behalf Of
her ally.
England Will Stand by Ally.
/ It is the prevailing belief here unveils
informed quarters that the British gov
eminent will not seek to evade in any
way the terms of its compact, but will
| respond to the first call made by Japan
for help. If Japan concludes to do SO
she may soon have the satisfaction of
seeing British ships fighting side by side
with Japanese ships against the Russian
armada in the China sea.
.'Mightiest War in History
Various opinions exist as to what
France would do in such an event. The
fear is that the moment an English ship
fires a shot in hostility to Russia,
France will rush to the rescue, French
ships will be cleared for action, French
squadrons will appear ready for bust
ness not only in the Mediterranean but
in the English channel and the waters
Of the far east, and almost before it
realizes the magnitude Of the calamity,
the world will find itself involved in
one Of the mightiest wars Of history.
What Will Germany Do7
If the two principals in the drama Of
the far east do involve their allies in the
war, what will be the attitude of Ger
manyq This is question which all
the diplomats are asking. The general
belief is that Germany will find it inn
possible to remain aloof. But which
side will Germany takef No one at
tempts to answer. The kaiser's posi-
tion is a puzzle to every student of the
problem.
America Spectator.
In the event Of such cataclysm Of
wars breaking upon the world, it is safe
to say the United States would do moth
ing. It would remain a spectator Of
the mighty struggle.