New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-17

F+ "a noiuted out here thSt the dlll-'
srcc between Great Britain and Japan
= not q defensive or offensive ai1'
srcc. but simply binds Japan TO pro
tc.t Great Britain's interests IN the
lar Fast i'm the event that they are
.t,,ctc5 The belief prevails that
aims far there is no justification Tor
I4p4p's Interpretation Of the treaty
fhst She is bound TO declare war on
Tbc fact that Great Britain and
Jspan have practically different IDEAS
about the Anglo-Japanese treaty mas
been discussed in administration CIT
Giles.
II is believed that Great Britain does
NOT wish Japan 10 declare war on Ger
many. because such a course would IN
volve & definite understanding OF me
treaty. something that the BRUSH
Foreign Office is eager 20 avoid al TINS
tiuc. because Of possible embarrassing
complications. .-,,-
sealed. so far as any hint OF the att-
tude OF japan toward the European
var IS concerned. Until very recently
tie European war was rather freely
discussed by the ambassador and mem
hers OF the embassy. but Ambassador
Chirda refused 70 be interviewed TO-
dav regarding the reports that Japan
is about 20 declare war on Germany.
The reticence OF the embassy is re-
cardcd as significant that there is
some foundation for the reports COM
ing from the Orient
Secretary BRYAN is also careful not
20 make the slightest comment regard
ing Japan. Il is known, however thar
he regards the situation as acute.
Baron Chinds Calls on Bryan.
Following a call by Baron Chinda
on Secretary Bryan to-day u became
Known that the United States did not
intend TO be drawn in any way into
the controversy. regarding it az mat
ter purely between Germany and
Tapar. The American government con-
sfders satisfactory the promise OF
Japan OF the eventual restoration 20
China" Of the territory OF kiao-chau
Baron Chiuda's conference with the
Secretary Of state was held at Mr.
Rrvsu's residence. The ambassador
presented a communication from the
Foreign Office at Toxic. which en-
bodied the substance OF the ultmatum
and added a strong statement concern
ING JaDar's purposes Of maintaining
tie territorial integrity Of the Chinese
Eepublic By restoring 70 her the terri
tory OF Kiao-chau, originally taken
from China by Germany as an ACT OF
reprissl for the killing OF German mis-
sionaries. ill.,.
While the statement made no direc'
,efrreuee 10 the United States, II gave
assurance in general that the INTERESTS
81 an movers interested IN MAINTAIN
mo tbe territorial status QUO IN the
Tar East would be protected 70 the
utmost. ,.,. -.
IA an entire surprise 20 the United
States government. II was the climax
~ 3 series of diplomatic moves IN
,.b;cb the United States has been con-
.,lted and has endeavored 70 MAINTAIN
the principle Of the integrity OF emma
The situation IN the Far East has foI
several days been regarded by omciais
as delicate one. Almost stimuli
taneously with the outbreak OF nos,
entities in Europe China sent an appeal
20 the American government; express
inV the hope that she might be aoIe "a
roiv on the previous policy OF the
United States as an influence against
thc violation Of her neutrality.
The American government did not, II
is understood, indicate in the reply
what her attitude would be, preferring
20 outline her position as Developments
arose. Immediately Germany began q
sound the American government as q
the possibility Of neutralizing the Ger
man provinces in China, and the atti'
tude Of Gersmny was conveyed IN
formally through the United States q
Japan.
GUTHRIE IN TOUCH WITH JAP,
ANESE GOVERNMENT.
Ambassador Guthrie, az Toxic, has
had many conversations with the Jap
anese government, I'm which the init
nation was constantly given that what
. ever steps Japan might feel obliged T.
n take in aid OF her ally, Great Britain
n the United States could feel assured
of her intention 20 maintain the in
tcgrity Of China.
Ambassador Chiuda has remained 10
Washington through the summer, while
most Of the other diplomatic official.
have hcru az the sea shore. IO-dag ht