The Green Forest tribune., 1914-08-28
JAP PANESE ENTER
 WAR OF NATIONS
KAISER IGNORED ULTIMATUM AND DECLARATION OF
 WAR FOLLOWED.
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 ToSic.-The emperor of Japan Sun day declared war on Germany. This action was taken at the expiration of the time limit of Japans ultimatum to Germany demanding the surrender of Kiau Chow.
 The proclamation of the emperor sent thrill through the country. Japan's entrance upon the fulfillment of her obligations to her ally, Great Britain, responds to the popular spirit from one end of the country to the other. Cheering crowds assembled before public buildings and there were lantern pTocessions through the streets, The popular manifestations, however, do not approach the enthu- siasm which preceded the war with Russia
 Count yon Rex, the German ambas- sador, has been handed his passports. He probably will leave for America. Geo. w. Guthrie, the American ambas- sador, will represent Germany. The Diet has been convoked in special ses- sion for September 3.
 It is reported here that Germany has been trying to transfer the German railroad in Shan Tung to America. Tokio believes, however, that the Uni ted States, pursuing the policy of neu- trality outlined by President Wilson, will not accept. President Wilson's announcement of neutrality has great ly pleased the Japanese.
 The text of the imperial rescript is:
 "Isued at Tokio, August 23, 6 p. m.
 We, by the grace of heaven, em- peror of Japan, seated on the throne occupied by the same dynasty from time immemoral, d9 hereby make the following proclamation to all our loyal and brave subjects:i
 "We hereby declare war against Germany, and we command our army and navy to carry on hostilities against that empire with their strength, and we also command all our competent au- thorities to make every effort, in pur- suance for their respective duties, to atIaIn Ji1e naLiuliai aim ny 9a3 ssl5Gas, within the limits of the law oE na- tions.
 Since the outbreak of the present war in Europe, the calamitous effort of which we view with grave concern, we, on our part, have entertained hopes of preserving the peace of the Far East by the maintenance of strict neutrality, but the action o. Germany has compelled Great Britain, our ally, to open hostilities against that coun- try, and Germany is at Kiao Chow, it's leased territory in China busy with warlike preparations, while its armed vessels cruising the seas of Eastern Asia are threatening our commerce and that of our ally. Peace of the Far East is thus in jeopardy.
 Accordingly, our government and that of his Brittanic majesty, after a full and frank communication with each other, agreed to take such meas ures as may be necessary for the pro- lection of the general interests, con- templated in the agreement of alliance and we, on our part, being desirous to attain that object by peaceful means, commanded our government to offer with sincerity an advice to the impe- rial German government. By the last day appointed for the purpose, how ever, our government failed to re- ceive an answer accepting their ad- vices. It is with profound regret that we, in spite of our urgent devotion to the cause of peace, thus are compelled to declare war, especially at this early period of our reign and while we still are in mourning for our lamented mother.
 Tt is our earnest wish that by the loyalty and valor of our faithful sub jects, peace may soon be restored and the glory of the empire be enhanced" "
 The newspapers express surprise at the extent of American suspicious re- garding Japan's motives in issuing the ultimatum, but leading writers express a firm confidence that better under standing may be had with the people of America.