Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-05-17
JAPAN SEEKS NEW
PACT WITH BRITAIN
BY ARTHUR HENDERSON
(Cormer Member of War Cabipetl

Copyright, 1921
(Japan is cndeayoring to impress the
British with the necessity of renewing
the old AngIo-Japanese alliance, in a
form which would cost the friendship of
the United States, which would be a
world blunder of the first magnitude. The
arrival of George Harvey, the new Amer
lean ambassador, at London, has created
favorable impression. Mr.. Henderson
regards the United States and Great
Britain as the cornerstOnes of world peace
and says an agreement between the two
countries is CsSental).
England Of the Japanese crown
prince, and the high personageS OF
his suite, denotes the Importance
attached by Japan to renewal or
the Anglo-Japanese alliance, or
agreement as il is officially term
The establishment of the League
Of Nations had made it impossible
for the agreement TO be renewed
in it's old form without cynical
breach of faith on the part of the
British government. Such action
need not be anticipated. Despite
the hardness of the allied govern
ments in allowing the league to
function there is d strong. body of
ODllICu III NlSdI Ii llCAlli NAAClI
would offer firm resistance to an
attempt to involve this country in
military commitments contrary to
the provisions of the league.
The splendor and display which
have characterized the official func-
the Japanese mission is unlikely to
depart without having concluded
some sort of agreement with Bri-
tain, but that it will be different
in important respects from the old
treaty may be fairly assumed.
While the labor party is opposed
to the alliance being renewed, the
government may consider it neces-
sary for high state, reasons" to
meet the desires of Japan up to a
point, but within the limits set by
the League of Nations.
The old alliance, as is well known,
has long been regarded with suspi-
cion by America, and in seeking to
remove points of friction between
the two countries, it is essential
tain and japan ShouId be totally
incapable of involving this country
in any form of cooperation with
Japan against the United States,
or in any responsibility for differ
ences that may exist Or may arise
between Japan and America.
The arrival of George Harvey, the
new American ambassador, and
his friendly message to the Brit.
ish nation, are of equal political
significance with the presence of
the Japanese crown prince. His
ture relationships between the
American and British governments.
During the past few months the
relations between the two coun-
tries obviously have been some
what strained, and the interview
Given Inv Sir Auckland (TR1HaS
British ambassador to Washing
ton, While he was in London to the
American correspondents here show
ed clearly that there were grounds
for official apprehension. The sem
timental ties between the two coun-
tries are many and strong, but
permanent friendly relations de-
pend upon more than sentimental
ties.
Experience has shown that With
all the good will in the world it
has been impossible to avoid Sc
rious differences with other nations
with whom we have been on
friendly terms and it is necessary
tions, but to. work for them by re-
moving all legitimate grounds for
suspicion or disa greement.
An alliance with Japan which
would cost us the friendship of
America would be a world blunder
OIL TIE UISL tldSulluu6.
With real and complete League
OF Nations, properly recognized and
properly functiOning, limited agree
mentS between nations would not
only be unnecessary but dangerous.
Partial alliances, such as the old
Anglo-JapaneSe agreement, would
hinder the firm establishment of
the league and would SOW seeds of
diSCOrd among nations which ought
to be working together in friend,
ship and understanding.
The British and the American
people need to stand together and
it is the duty of the respective
governments to come to a firm and
complete understanding as soon as
possible, for they are the corner
stones upon which world peace
mainly depends.
The struggle of the British min
ers shows no sign of coming to an
early conclusion. Indeed, not only
have the negotiations not been re-
sumcd,, but there is reason to be-
operators have made up their
minds to allow events to take their
course, by which is meant they are
going to sit tight until the miners
and their dependents are reduced
to submission by the pressure of
starvation.
The situation again is assuming
a grave aspect as Il result of the
lockers and raHwaymen refusing to
handle imported coal The govern
.ment is busy celebrating prep1ra-
lions for meeting an extension of
the stoppage of work, and while it
is doubtful whether there will be
immediate general action by the
transport workers and railWaymen,
it is more than likely that sporadic
action at different docks and vail
way centers may be resorted to.
But whatever may happen in this
direction, it seems clear that the
miners struggle has resolved Itself
into a fight to the finish and it is
merely a question of whether the
miners will be starved into sub
mission before the whole trade and
industry of the country collapse.
In even an extension of the stop
page it is by no means certain that
the workers will be defeated In
dustry already is seriously affect.
ed and the stoppage of the trans
port services would bring about