The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-07-09

ed Press J. Dr. InaZa Nltobe well known JapaieSe e
 " and author, who went to the United States some cars ago as lecturer has warned his fellow cotrymen against making separate peace with Germany and told them that in the present world crisis they should be very careful as to the nature of criticism they may indulge m about war In an article written for commercial maga- zine he points out that Japan is the exposure ot the
 we and expresses regret that both before and during the war some bitter criticism has been made by some pub lcists regarding the Anglo-Japanese alliance.
 Setting aside the question to how much advantage the alliance has brought Japan Dr. NObe thinks the pres ent certainly not the right occasion for discussing its poSS ble demerits. In his OpinOn it scarcely an attitude worthy of nation which brides itself of being most gent emany to bring this matter up for discussion at tune when Great Britain confronted with serious crisis Dr.
 It is alleged that opinion prevails among SectonI of Japanese business in favor of Japans cOncuson of separate peace with Germany following RussiaS eX~ ample It seems that the advocates of this extraordinary course of action hold that Japan derive far greater commercial profits than at present by converting herself into neutral country and by trading with both parties eff the belligerents.
 "Viewed purely from an arithmetical standpoint, their theory may contain some truth but the world stuat ion has taken such turn that all neutral countries are now obliged to take sides with either the the other group of begerentS In days like these be possible that country uphOds it's nation dignity long by aSSum ing an equivocal attitude?
 Tt is certainly not the way to add to the national strength and dignity for Japan to run with the hare and hunt with hounds For my part believe in Nemesis n history What Japan she will be called upon to reap
 "There is an almost incredible and most shameful ru nor that the view is advanced in quarters in favor of making common with the Central Powers, utilizing the present opportunity of the eastward advance of German influence Some satemen it is reported think that Japan will soon find herself sandwched between two mighty world influences America side and Ger many whose influence is already felt in Siberia, the other When placed in such position it will become essary mperatvey for Japan to contract special friend ship with the other of these powers in order to maintain her position solid basis Thus, they to the conclusion that America turns cold shoulder Jap an there alternative left but for Japan to join hands with Germany" ca &tNaI
 In conclusion Dr. Nitobe asserts:
 If, by any chance Japan should conclude seperate peace with Germany and incur the deep resentment of Br tain and America it easy the prevalence of Prus sianism in Japan would be depored by all Japanese cept section of military and professors and the suf ferng twould infct upon the Japanese as whole wou territorial ambitions of Germany cannot be satisfied by be very far preaching must be remembered that the territorial ambitions of Germany canot be satisfied by her occupation of Russia and Sbea for they are utterly