Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-03-06
Toxic Government Is ControII-
ed by Treaty With Great
Britain Regarding Condi-
tons in Asia,
UNITED STATES WILL
MAKE NO OBJECTIONS
If Mikado Finds It Proper to
Land Force in Siberia to Op-
pose German Intrigue,
Hand Is Free,
10, aors,ss Jou~rAl SPECIAL LEASED WINE,


Washington, March 5.-Exchanges
regarding the situation in Siberia and
the proposed action there by the jap
anese are continuing, and apparently
have developed the fact that there Is
no difference in principle between
Japan and the allies or between the
United States and Japan, although
the United States has not given and
probably will not give formal assent
to any operations which may be un-
dertaken.
White House officials were disturb
ed tonight over published reports that
the statement had been authorized
cord with the attitude of the allies to-
ward the Japanese plans. 1t was
explained that no statement had been
authorized except that the United
States had not, given its assent to the
action under consideration
Japan Expected to Act.
The principle upon which all part
les to the exchanges are said to be
agreed is that if German influence is
working harmfully in Siberia and if
there is imminent risk of the loss of
the militarX. stores in Vladvostok,
Japan will be justified in using what
ever measure of force may be neces-
sary to maintain the peace in the far
east. Differences of opinion are un-
derstoud To relate to the measures OF
support to be given to Japan in such
an undertaking.
One diplomat remarked today that
public discussion of the Siberian uues-
ton seemed to lose sight of the exist
ence of a special treaty between Great
Britain and Japan making it obliga-
tory upon the latter to protect not
only her own interests but that of her
ally as we'll on the continent of Asia
Need Not Consult U. S.
Under this treaty, it is held in
diplomatic quarters that, while as a
matter of courtesy it behooved Japan
to keep the entente allies and the
United States government informed
of her purposes it was not necessary
to make any proposition to the United
States government and probably not to-
her allies except Great Britain. 1t
was explained at the state department
that no direct proposal had been re-
ceived from Japan regarding Siberia.
1t is known, however, that the de.
partment has been fully informed of
the japanese plans through the Brit
ish government.
Will Outline Position.
The status of the matter, SO far as
can be gathered, is that Japan has
learned that her allies heartily ap-
prove of her entry into Siberia If that
should be necessary to carry out her
obligations. So far as the United
States government is concerned, the
officials apparently believe it is not
necessary for them to give formal as
surances on the subject, though it is
believed this course can be outlined
to Japan in a way to make it perfect
ly clear that there is no lack of un-
derstanding of Japan's position, so
that no strain will be placed upon the
relation between the two countries
through the failure of America to
record a formal approval.
1t is understood there is still
chance that peace anG order in ST.
IBERIA and the elimination OF German
intrigue and propaganda can be Sc
cured by the japanese without the
exhibition of actual force