The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-08-17

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said government, the imperial Japan
ese government, sincerely belieS es it to
be it's duty to give the, advice to the
imperial German government to carry
u the following two propositions:
"First-To withdraw immediately
from Japanese and Chinese waters
German men of war and armed yes-
sells of all kinds and to disarm at once
those which cannot be SO withdrawn.
"Second-To deliver on a date not
later than Sept. Is, to the imperial
Japanese authorities without condition
or compensation the entire leased ter
ritory of Kiau-Chau with a view to
the eventual restoration of the same to
China.
THE imperial Japanese government
announces at the same time that in
the event of it not receiving by noon
On Aug. 20. 1914, an answer from the
imperial German government signify-
ing it's unconditional acceptance of the
above advice offered by the imperial
japanese government, Japan will be
compelled to take such action as She
may deem necessary to meet the stu
ation,"
Inspired ~utterances express regret at
the inability to maintain neutrality.
but say that Great Britain, the ally Of
Japan, is compelled to defend herself
against. the aggressions of Germany.
Moreover, it is pointed out that Ger
many is making preparations day and
night at Kiau-Chau, where it is, stor-
ing provisions, while its warships are
securing the seas of Eastern Asia to
the great detriment of and
it's converted cruisers are Selling
English merchant vessels. Such ac-
lions, it is argued, are directly calcu-
lated to disturb the peace of eastern
Asia and accordingly, after full and
rfank communication with Britain,
Japan has found herself compelled to
send an ultimatum to Germany.
The Japanese val office summoned
all newspaper men in order that they
might receive instructions in regard
to the publication of news in the event
of a state of war coming into force.
One of Greatest Developments.
Washington, Aug. 17.-Japan's ulti-
matum to Germany was received by
American officials as one of the grav-
est developments in the war situation,
bringing for the first time the great
military power of the far east into a
range of conflict heretofore held with
in Europe. The announcement of the
ultimatum, demanding the withdrawal
>of the German fleet from the orient
and the evacuation of Kiau-Chau, was
fully confirmed In official and diplo-
matte advices received here. The
American government has been in
formed of what has been done, and
has received assurances from Japan
that every American interest will be
amply safeguarded.
The Japanese embassy, while reti-
cent, is known to be fully advised as
to what has occurred, and to be in
constant cable communication with
the Toxic authorities. Ambassador
Chinda conferred with Secretary Bry-
an last night and made the oficial an
nouncement.
The salient features in this new and
grave issue, as made known through
authoritative sources, are as follows:
Japan's action was taken on the
proposal of Great Britain, and after
full conferences which led to the de-
termination that the AngIo-Japanese
treaty of alliance applied to the pres
ent situation; the two allies, Japan
and Great Britain, are therefore CO.
operating In the action now In prog
ress.
Japan's ultimatum is in the frst In
stance a fulfillment of her part in the
Anglo-Japanese alliance, but 1t lis de-
signed also-an issue having arisen
to terminate Gern1any's control Of
Kiau-Chau.