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"evcutua. restoration 10 China OF the
German possessions In the Far East.
President Wilson declared that he had
not the slightest reason 90 doubt the
good faith of Japan. Beyond this state
ment he would say nothing.
Secretary Bryan discussed the Japan
Germany controversy with the Presi-
dent early to-day. He announced after
ward that he could not consistently
discus. the subject. in view of the de-
termination Of the administration 60
remain neutral. rs the issue was strict
is between Germany and Japan
II became known to-day that tho
short note which japan presented 20
the United States with % copy %. her
ultimatum to Germany lid not 90 INTO
the merits OF the question. but only
set forth that. because OF thc Difficult
ties Of communication with Berlin. the
good offices OF the United States were
asked iu forwarding the ultimatum.
Diplomatic dispatches have brought
20 further information as 10 the future
course of either Japan or Germany.
Jauau's uItimatum 90 the Berlin gov
eminent demanding mat Germany
withdraw from hiao-cna1, us strong
holc in China. overs aadowed DO Wash
.nc;or to-day all developments grow
ing out Of the war in Europe. One out
standing feature Of the crisis was the
determination 1f the United states not
90 be drawn into the controversy.
Secretary Bryan Tas assured by
Baron Chinda, the japanese Ambassa-
dor. tha. the Toxic government would
exercise the utmost care 20 safeguard
the interests Of the United States and
other countries not Immediately ln-
VOWED during settlement Of the issue.
Japan, Word Accepted.
Baron China presented a note from
his government which comprised the
announcement o. the ultimatum and
statement of Japau's intention TO re-
store kiao-chau 20 China.
Japau's assurances OF her intention
o. maintain China's integrity by re,
storing kiao-chau are regarded as sat
isfactory 20 American officials. There
is no disposition on their part % be-
lcve that the administration VIII as
sumo ~ attitude other than that OF
passive observation should Japan de-
clare war.
A resolution directing the Secretary
OF State 10 protest against the an
uounced intention Of Japan 70 take
over kiao-chau. China, was introduced
in the House to-day by Representative
Brittcn. OF Illinois.
Representative Br.ttcn said that the
course Of Japan appears 20 be "a war
ike step 70 gain d hold on Chinese ter
Iitory.'
Army Strategists Anxious.
Army strategists discussed among
themselves whether Japan might not
also take the German possessions IN
tho Samoan and Caroline Islands. which
are on the American line Of communl-
cation 70 the Philippines.
p wa pointed out DO japanese
circles chat the ultmatum 90 Germany
applic, epcciGcal'y 20 the German oc
cupation Of territory on the Aslatic
mainland, nothing beng said about The
German iusular possessions ln Austral-
asia. However. j. was explained that
IN che event Of Germany refusal 20
meet tho japanese demands and Of Jap
arcse success iu war. the conditions
imposed upon Germany might be ex'
tended so as 30 include the cesslon 20
japan and 20 her ally, Great Britain,
Of All of the island groups gathered
in b. Germany during the last quar-
ter OF "a century.
The japanese belief is that the Ger
man Government viii cake full ad'"n-
,ae,s Of The weeks time allowed in the
ultimatum FOR q reply. The Intervening
time. - is believed, VIII oc spent lr
Fastening the defence OF Tsing-tau.
me single German naval station; IN
planting mines in the sea and in plac-
ing the German feet IN secure position
under the guns Of the shore fortifca-
tions.
A cable dispatch from Toxic TO the