Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-17

for several days been regarded by
officials as delicate one. Almost
simultaneously with the outbreak OF
hostilitles in Europe. China sent an
appeal 10 the American government,
expressing the hope that she might
be able TO rely on the previous poll
cy OF the United States as an inslu-
enee against the violation OF her neu-
trality- The American government
did not ii is understood. indicate In
the reply what her attitude would
be, preferring to outline her posi-
ton az developments arose. Imme-
atcly Germany began to sound the
American government as to the pos
sibilify Of neutrallzing the German
provinces in China and the attitude
Of Germany was conveyed Informally
through the United States to Japan.
No t'ltcrior Motives.
Ambassador Guthrie at Toxic, has
had many conversations with the Ja-
pan government, in which the lnti-
nation was constantly given that
whatever steps Japan might feel
obliged to take In aid Of her ally
Great Britain. the United States
could feel assured Of her intention to
maintain the integrity Of China.
Ambassador chnda has remained
in Washington through the summer
while most Of the other diplomatic
officials have been at the seashore.
Today he was at the embassy with
the fun embassy staff. in frequent
cable communication with the To-
klo authorities.
The military and naval conditions
at ,Kiau-chau, and the political
events leading up to the present cri-
sis were outlined today by dis
diplomat of the Far
East He pointed out that Kiau-
chau is at present the great German
stronghold Of the orient.
Elaborate Qualifications.
Since IL was taken from China
elaborate Notifications have been
built. with bastions and glacis until
i is now considered to be as formid-
able as the great fortress at Port
Arthur in which the Russians with
stood the japanese siege for months
II is now garrisoned by a German
force Of about 5000 men, The en-
tire establishment. military and ma
val is under q German military gov
ernor. Back of the fortress the Ger-
mans have improved the hinterland
80 as to assure large and constant
source of supplies to the fortress
5ull further back a network of rail-
ways has been developed by cOnces-
sions until German Influence is now
paramount throughout
.he whole Of the important province
u Shantung. This official pointed
out that the naval defense of Kiau-
-hau in front of the bay. which is
arge and deep, are adequate for the
OF a fleet.
German Fleet Outclasscd.
However, the German naval force
here at present consists chiefly of
'ruisers aud gunhoats. without any
of a large naval organiza-
ion comparing with that Japan
maintains in her own waters. II is
expected therefore that In the event
# operations against Kiau-chau. |
hey would be Of a military rather |
han naval character 1t is the |
belief Of Japan strategists that Ger
many would withdraw her ships T
within the harbor, mine the entrance
against approach. and then depend +
m the military garrison and the /
strength of the fortress to protect 1t /
against a movement from the land I
Tide. The Japanese fleet, it is ex-
pected, would station itself at the I
20 the harbor. much as it +
lid at Port Arthur when the Russian /
leet was held there and that mill T
airy forces would be brought from |