The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-09-06
SAYS JAPAN WANTED
TOKEEP OUT OF WAR
Britain Called for Aid and ALI
ancc Compelled Action.
Says Baron kato.
HETHANKS UNITED STATES
Expresses Appreciation Of Pro-
lection Of MikadO's Sub
iectS in Europe.
HE THANKS UNITED STATES

Bl~5H ifato. the Japanese Foreign
Minister, In his address nj the opening OF
the Diet to-day, expressed Japans APP
p-cciation ot the courtesies extended for
IN the present situation
To the American Government" Baron
hato said. FOR the courtesy which it has
heen good enough 10 extend to Japan In
connection with the present trouble and
for the protection OF Japans subjects
and interests in Germany and Austria. 7
desire To express the sincere appreciation
a. the imperial Government"
Regarding the war with Germany and
the events leading up to It. Baron Kato
said
Early In August the British Govern
r1ent asked the imperial Government for
assistance under the terms o. the Anglo
japanese alliance. German men-of-Dar
end other armed vessels were proving the
seas OF eastern Asia, mcuaclng our COM
icrce and that OF our ally. while Kiao-
now was being made ready apparently
Tor the purpose Of constituting a base for
"arlike operations IN eastern Asia. Grave
anA'cty was thus felt as 20 the mainte-
lance Of peace in the Far East
rs all are aware Of tho agreement. the
alliance between Japan and Great Britain
'ss FOR 's object the maintenance of gen
rral peace in eastern Asia, lnsuring the
Hdop'nd, &c and integrity of China as
ven as the principle of equal opportunities
Tor commerce and Industry OF all nations
% that country and for the maintenance
and defence respectively OF the territorial
rights and special interests Of the con
tracing parties.
japan Had 20 Give Aid.
Their fore, inasmuch as she was
asked hy her ally for assistance at 4
mo when the commerce of eastern Asia
1'"h Japan and Great Britain regarde,
Ike when one of their special interests
was subjected to constant menace, Japan
which regards that alliance az the guild
.7g principle OF her foreign policy, cou,t
i7t but comply with the request 10 do he
part"
Baron Kito said that Germanys hold
= base Tor powel ful activities In tn
Iar East not only was an obstacle I,
H.a'e but corficted with the interests o
Japan, and continued
The japanese Government therefore
".,plc,d to comply with the British TO
.tnSt, ami # necessary 10 open hostilitie
iHlnst Germany. After imperial sane
.pu had been obtained a resolution wa
communicated 20 the British Government
-0l a full frank exchange of views
between tho two Governments followed
'lt was finally agreed between ther
% AXE such action rs was necessary &
'rN'ott their general interests as contt m
l.ated oy the agreement Of their allianc,
Japan had no desire or inclination to be
como Involved IN the present conflict onl
'~NoyIng that she owed II To herself I
N' faithful TO her alliance and strengthe
90 foundation by insuring peace IN tn
cast and protecting the special interest
Of the two allied Powers
Desiring. however 10 solve the situa
ton by pacific means. the imperial Gov
luucn' ON AUGUST 10 gave the followin
sdvicc to the German Government Her
Baron kato read the text OF thu ult
na'um communicated Ia Germany on tina
dttol Uutil the last moment OF the tin,
,jlowrd on August 20 the imperial Go,
..uucut received no answer and thus III
IMPERIAL rescript declaring war was, Issue
tho next day
The Foreign Minister SAID that Austria
hungary has very limited interests in II
Fur East and that Japan wishes to mair
tain peaceful relations with her. Austrii