Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-17

government sincerely believes 1t 10 be
its duty to give the advice to the i'm
perial German government to carry out
the two following propositions:
"First--To withdraw Immediately
from Japanese and Chinese waters
German men-of-war and armed YES
sells of all kinds and to disarm at once
those which cannot be withdrawn.
"Second--To deliver, on a date not
later than Sept. is. to the imperial
japanese authorities without condition
OF compensation the entire leased ter
ritory of K1au- Chau with a view to the
eventual restoration of the same to
China
THE imperial Japanese government
announces at the same time that In the
event of 1t not receiving by noon on
Aug. 20, 1914, an answer from the i'm
perial German government, signifying
it's unconditional acceptance of the
above advice offered by the imperial
Japanese government, Japan will be
compelled to take such action as she
may deem necessary to meet the sit
uation."
Inspired utterances express regret at
the inability to prevent violation of
neutrality but say that Great Britain,
the ally of Japan, is compelled to de-
fend herself against the aggressions
of Germany.
Warshlps Scour the Seas.
Moreover. it is pointed out that Ger
many Is making preparations day and
night at Kiau- Chau, where 1t Is storing
provisions, while its warships are
securing the seas of eastern Asia to
the great detriment OF commerce and
that its converted cruisers are Selling
English merchant vessels. Such actions
1t is argued, are directly calculated to
disturb the peace of eastern Asia and
accordingly, after full and frank COM
munication with Great Britain. Japan
has found herself compelled to send ar
ultimatum to Germany.
The japanese war office summoned
all newspapermen at 1 o'clock Sun
day afternoon in order that they might
receive instructions as to the publica-
ton of news in the event of a state
of war coming in force.
The text of the Japanese ultimatun
has created a profound impression, al
though it had been predicted that
Japan was making ready to participate
in the war.
Count Okuma, the premier, and Ia
kaald Kato. the foreign minister, ad
dressed meetings of merchants, mem
bers of parliament and others coun-
selled a calm attitude. They declared
that Japan had no ambition for terri
torial ACKNOWLEDGMENT
In reply to a question propoundeG
by a merchant, the foreign minister
unequivoeally denied reports that the
United States had interfered in any
way in the situation. and, he added
the United States was not likely to.
Later, lie said the American gov.
eminent will be fully informed as t.
the Japanese position. Copies of thu
Japanese ultimatum to Germany wert
handed to the Chinese government anC
the foreign delegations Sunday
AS it is not considered likely tina
Germany will comply with the Japan
csc demands preparations are pro
ceeding for a campaign by force o
arms.
The British regiments in China llav,
received instructions to hold them
selves in readiness for transportation
The statement in the Japanese ulti
matum proposing to return Using Tat
to China is regarded hopefully by Chi
nese officials. The Chinese foreign
board announced Sunday night tina
China realizes she cannot forcibly pre-
vent transgression of her territory
She is, however. strengthening he
/ forces at Tsinan, with the view onl.
! TO regulating Chinese affairs
A protest will be lodged If tho allie
land troops beyond the SO kilomete
limit allowed German troops To-
maneuvers.
According to Japanese figures TIL
German troops at Using Tau numbe
$500 There are several hundred re