South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-22
FORMAL NOTE To
JAPAN IS SENT
BY GOVERNMENT
Refuses to Comment on UIti-
matum as It is Determined to
Preserve the Neutrality of
the United States.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 22.-The Unit
cd States F.1day issued formal decla-
ration 20 Japan on the Japanese ulti-
maturn 10 Germany demanding the
surrender Of KiaOchau. This country
pointed out that IL must refrain from
expressing any opinion on the merits
OF the Gltimatum, especially since the
ultimatUm might lead 20 war, and ii
was the avowed policy OF the United
States 10 maintain absolute neutrality
In every phase OF the European con-
flict.
This country's understanding OF the
situation was explained in a friendly
and diplomatic way as follows:
!. That Japans purpose was not
To seek territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT in
China
-. That Japan has promised to re-
store the territory OF Kiaochau TO
China maintaining the integrity Of
that republic, and acting only in ac-
eordance with the AnglO-Japanese al
lance, one OF whose objects is the
preservation OF the commercial inter-
ests OF all powers in China and the
principle of equal opportunity TO all.
3. That in case OF serious disorder
or disturbances in interior China
growing out Of the unsettled state of
a matter of course. consult the United
States before taking any steps beyond
boundaries OF the territory OF Kiao-
Ghau. This last procedure, il was
pointed out TO Japan. follows in natur-
nj sequence the arrangement con-
sunfated at the time OF the boxer re-
bellion between Japan and the United
States. whereby the armed forces Of
this government was allied with other
nations in the march on Pekin, for the
safeguarding of foreign legations and
missions.
Baron Chinda, the japanese ambas-
sador. has assured the United States
OF the sincere intention Of Japan to
restore KiaOchau to China. He is
confident also that in case Of any trou-
bic In the interior Of China the Toxic
government would be glad TO notify
the American government Of any con-
temDlated measures.
The Japanese Ambassador is in con-
slant communication with his govern
ment at Toxic. but has learned moth
ing as yet OF any reply from Germany
TO the Japanese ultimatum.
Senator'S have a rather clear idea
Of the attitude the president intends
TO maintain in far eastern matters so
far as they are affected by the Eu-
ropean war It is the impression that
the policy Of the administration is TO
remain out OF the conflict at all haz-
ards, even though something should
happen that would be cause for ag-
gressiOn until the present almost
world wide war is over. When that
happens the nations which have par
ticipated in the struggle will have had
their fill Of fighting and Will be so
loaded down with debt that they will
be disinclined to enter another war.
The United States on the other hand
n all goes well. will be in excellent
condition financially and every other
way 10 make and enforce any demands
she might have to submit.
The one thing which now seems TO
operate against the full success OF
such scheme is the fact that Japan's
haste to come 10 the support of Great
Britain can be interpreted as a notice
that in case Japan has trouble with
the United States or any other nation
in the far east she will expect Great
Britain 70 come TO her aid with equal
celebrity.
In view OF this fact it is thought
Pres. Wilson may decide to declare
the position Of the United States with
out delay in order to give Japan full
warning Of the way this government
will view any acquisition of territory
on her part.