The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-08-20
WILSON UPKOLDS
JAP ULT|MATUM
TO GERMAN RULER
President Declares U. S. Will Not
Interfere.
BRITON ASKS HOUSE ACTION
iIllnolsan Presents Resolution to Low
er Branch Of Congress and Directs
That Bryan Oppose Jap
Move In China.

Washington. Aug. 1S.-Japan's ultt.
matum to Germany will not be protest
ed by the United States.
President Wilson said he believed
Japan's declaration that Kiaochow will
be eventually returned to China is
made in good faith and indicated that
the United States will take a passive
position concerning the developments
in the Orient
U. 8. Forwards UitImatum.
Washington. Aug. 1s.-Japan's uti.
matum to Germany reached Berlin.
1t was transmitted through James w.
Gerard. the American ambassador, and
he reported to the state department
that he had received it.
The American ambassadors dis
patch was brief and contained no
details Of the manner In which the
ultimatum was presented nor any In
dication as to what the outcome would
be.
Brlton Asks Japs Be Stopped.
Washington, d. c., Aug 1S.-A reso-
luton directing Secretary of State
Bryan to protest against the an
nounced intention Of Japan to take
over the German leased territory of
kiaochow, China. was introduced in
the house by Representative Britten
Of Illinois.
The resolution quotes the Japanese
ultimatum to Germany demanding the
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forces in Chinese territory or waters
and the surrender of Kiaochow to
Japan.
Calls Il lnImlcai to America.
Whereas" continues the resolution,
1T is self-evident that the release of
said territory to the Japanese govern
ment would be inimical to the inter
ests Of the United States anG China,
whose territory should be preserved;
therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That the secretary OF
state be and he hereby Is directed to
eminent that the United States views
with concern the transfer by force Of
arms of any Chinese territory to
Japan or any other foreign nation, or
any transfer Of territory without the
unconditional consent OF the Chinese
government"
Representative Britten said that the
| course Of Japan appears to be war
like step to gain a hold on Chinese
territory.
Secretary Bryan was assured by
Baron Chinda, the japanese ambassa.
dor, that the Tokyo government would
exercise the greatest care to safeguard
the interests Of the United States and
other countries not Immediately in.
volved during settlement of the issue.
Tokyo Pleased Over Ultimatum.
Tokyo, Aug. 1S.-News Of the ulti-
matum sent by Japan to Germany de-
manding the withdrawal or disarming
Of all German ships in Chinese and
Japanese waters and the surrender of
Kiao-Chau was favorably received in
practically all circles. The only oppo-
sjtion voiced by the press appears in
unimportant newspapers.
Prepare to Transport Troops.
Foreign Minister Kato was in cor
ference with Emperor Yeshihito for
an rour and later the heads Of
the navy and army were summoned
to the emperor's palace. A number
of transports have been ordered to be
in readiness for the transportation OF
troops.
The Japanese fleet which recently
sailed from Yokasuka Is reported to be
lying of Taing-Tao to prevent any
German warships from joining the
squadron now there.
1t Is said that the plans Of the gen.
eral staff of the Japanese army call
for sending $4,000 men in the first ex-
petition against Kiao-Chau, which is
one Of the strongest fortresses in the
far East.
Japs to Fight in China Seas.
London. Aug. 1S.-The following
statement was issued by he British
official press bureau:
ANY action Japan takes against
Germany will not extend beyond the
China seas, except in so far as may
be necessary to protect Japanese ship
ming lines"