The Washington times., 1915-03-25
ENGLISH MAY NOT
SUPPORT JAPANESE
Oriental Domination Of Far East
Not in Accord With British
Hopes.

Hopes.
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II Is now explained, were originally pre-
scented at Peking by the japanese ann
bassador, with the insistencc that they
should not be communicated TO the
other powers. The reason for this pur-
pose Of secrecy Is very, apparent. Japan,
II the latest and most stratling stories
from the East may be accepted, even in
sisted that II these twenty-onc stipula-
tons were communicated TO the other
powers, they would be doubled, and
doubly insisted upon. The japanese
wanted to get their prize before other
nations should know that anyshins wa5
doing.
Period of Anxiety.
There was, according 10 the stories,
period of anxious uncertainty, at tho
end Of which the Peking government
took the chance and allowed he facts
to filter out to the Western world. 1t
was readily realized among SPECIALISTS
In Oriental affairs that IL these de-
mands were allowed by China, that en-
pire would practically be placed under
the domination of Japan. Dcnials from
Tokyo and efforts to minimize the OK
tent and character OF the demands. did
not serve to change this impression.
Not very much information concern
published In England. because the
British censorship mas seen at not to
allow publications. that might strain
relations between Britain and her far
eastern ally. But enough has be-
come known In England to cause 4
feeling TINT 4 I,an n hno tnl
fair 8dvantage of her ally: that she
has availed herself OF tho prCoccupa-
tion in England in Europe, to at
tempt to press demands that may
greatly cmtarrass Great britain.
The live question today is whether
the British government feels about
II as does British public opinion.
The japanese Program.
The Japanese, essentially a military
people, are economically unequal to
the great struggle that they believe
themselves destined to lead. to estab-
lish the absolute equality of the white
and yellow races. They must have
resources which their restricted island
vlous storehouse of natural wealth.
II they could draw on China for
wealth and soldiers they might at
length be able to carry out D. most
ambitious program of IaGanese. or
Oriental aggrandiZt
japan for soldiers and diplomacy
England for cash; China for money
and credit. That is the program.
After that-the Pacific as the sphere
OF Japanese influence.
project? She would stand to make
great profits by financing the japanese
exploitation OF China But she would
also have to ally herself with tho Jap.
anese ambition of establishing the com.
pletc authority Of the Mongolian race ir
and New Zealand and British Columbis
and California object in most strenuous
fashion TO that
Russia Also Aroused.
From authorities SO important tina
they cannot be thrust aside. comes nov
the report that England and Itussia are
gravitating fast toward an agreement
for handling their mutual interests IL
Asia In substance. 1t is that Japar
will not be permitted. finally. to domi
nate China; that Russia and Britain
will, after the present war is at al
end, enter into a very definite under
standing regarding the east; and tina
this understanding will bind them t.
maintain the open door and tho integ
rity OF China. even at fhc expense o
Joint opposition to the 'pretcnsions o
Japan
1t is pointed out that the Anslo-Jap
anese, alliance has lattcrly been th
subject of much hostile comment II
ment has not been very cffcctvel.
During the recent Japanese campaign
against 1<iao Chou there was a nomina
cooperation of Japanese and Englisl
forces: but the Japanese took pains t
lnan Rrftigh In, tho ha ok frrnnnH
to gather in most of the glory for tn
brown men. The British officers an,
soldiers who partook in the cam
paign went away disguised. and con
WINGED that the japanese were seeking
far more OF advantage in China thai
! they had to that time proclaimed.
1t did not require long to bring con
firmation of this feeling. The Japanes
| government demands on China, de
| spite efforts at secrecy. were present.
made public. and from that time ii
| now, both England and Russia hav
| been deeply concerned about their in
terests in the East.
Russia's Nightmare.
Russias nightmare. If she has one.
the possibility OF a rejuvenated an
modernized China conquer!ng Siberi
away from the Car. Russia knows ths
this Is one thing that would have to t
| reared III emma snoulu become mn
tary country, and China under Japanes
leadership might we'll be expected I
become just that
| Russia and Britain are now allie
Russia wants Constantinople, and
likely to get it at the end OF the wa
II she gets 1t she will be ready to er
gage in an offensive and defensive a
lance with Great Britain. for I'll
preservation of their interests in Asia
Britain Is concerned about India
Russia about Siberia. Neither can al
ford to have Japan assume the dom
nant leadership of the continent. The
| would. by uniting, compel Japan to kee
hands off China and the possibilt
that they will. in fact, effect such
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