The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-08-27

IOklO, aug. GO.-lHe IDpeI OF
Japan has declared wal upon Ger
many. This action was taken at the
expiration of the time limit of Japan's
ultimatum TO Germany demanding the
surrender of KiaO-Chow.
Operations Eave Begun.
The Japanese government has order
ed the beginning Of operations on land
and sea.
The imperial rescript declaring war
was issued Sunday evening. 1t official
ly inaugurates hCstilities in the Far
East as a result of Germany's failure
to the Japanese ultimatum.
People Are Thrilled.
The proclamation of the emperor
sent a thrill through the country. ia
pans entrance upon the fulfllment of
her obligations to her ally, Great Bri-
tain, responds to the popular will from
n end of the land to the other.
Cheering crowds assembled before the
buildings occupied by the department
of foreign affairs and the administra-
ton of the navy. There were lantern
professions through the streets Sun
day night. The popular manifesto,
tons, however, do not approach the
enthusiasm which preceded the war
with Russia.
Count Won Reed. the German ambas.
sador, has been handed his passports.
George w. Guthrie, the American
ambassador, will represent Germany.
Diet Is C%onvoked.
The diet has been convoked in spe-
cial session for Sept. 5.
The Austrian cruiser Kaiserin Eli
zabeth, which l~atterly was at Using
Tau, the seaport of Kiao-Chow, is re-
ported to have sailed.
She perhaps will go to a neutral
port and disarm. II is believed this
action will keep Austria out of the
war in the Orient, although unfore-
seen circumstances may force Japan
to change this policy. No action yet
has been taken relative to Austria.
and the foreign office has explained
that Jaran will remain friendly unless
Austria adopts an attitude which it re.
CARDS as offensive.
Wilson's Course PIeases Japs.
1t is reported here that Germany
has been irving to transfer the Ger.
man railroad in Shantung, China, to
America. Toxic believes, however.
that the United States, pursuing the
policy of neutrality outlined by Presi-
dent Wilson, will not accept. Presi-
dent Wilson's announcement of neu-
trality has greatly pleased the Jap
anese.
The newspapers express surprise at
the extent of American suspicion re.
garding Japan's motives in issuing the
~ultimatum, but leading writer's express
a firm confidence that a better under
standing will be had with the people
of America.
Premier Okuma states that docu-
mentary evidence will show that Eng
land not only requested Japan's assist
ance. but approved of her entire pro-
gram.
China Is Satisfied.
a dispatch from Pekin says the
German minister and Chinese foreign
Office were about to sign an agreement
regarding Tsing-Tau, when Japan's de-
cision was announced, %whereupon the
Chinese foreign office decided not TO
proceed.
Other dispatches say President
Yuan Shi Kai is satisfied with Japan's
attitude and pledges.
Speaking at Karuizawa Kyu, Sauro
Shimada, a member Of the opposition
In parliament, said he believed .Japan
had no desire to keep Kiao-Chow. He
asserted that it was Japan's. policy to
prevent a stir up in China.
The retaining of Kiao-Chow," he
said, would NEAR the danger of a
revolution in China and mourning the
ill-will OF America. Japan is appre.
ciative OF Germany's contribution to
Japanese civilization, but is ~resentful
because the kaiser first raised the cry
of yellow peril and Germany direct.
ed 4 combination to GUS Japan from
Port Arthur in 1885,"
The German emperor sent a mes
sage to the governor on Aug. 10. ord.
ering him to defend Tsing.Tau to the
utmost.
Kaiser Orders Defense.
Tsing-Tau, China.-German prepara
ton on the defense of Tsing-Tau and
the territory of Kiao-Chow is COM
pleie. News Of German victories in
Europe has been circulated and has
increased the confidence of the de-
Tending forces. The governor of Kiao-
Chow. Meyer Waldeck. has issued a
proclamation, saying: +,
IF the enemy wishes Tsing-Tau he
must come and take it. He will find
us at u post. We look confidently
into the future and are well prepared
to receive the enemy"