The Cordova daily times., 1922-04-03
LAPS EXPECTED TO WITHDRAW
 FROM SIBERIA

TOXIC, April 3.--With religious cer- emonies still being held for Vthe late Prince Yamagata, Genro leader and for more than quarter of a century the strongest figure in Japan, govern ment officials and political parties who had been cringing in silence for fear of mourning his dipleasure now are taking a stand against miltarism A campaign is under way for the re- moval of Japanese troops from Si- | beria.
 The most serious clash so far be- tween the rest of the government and the faction at the War Office is over the Siberian question. Many cabinet ministers have for some time fav- ored withdrawal of the Japanese 1 forces, and the Washington Confer ence, probably through developments that are unknown, has served to in- crease this desire. It is known that the army is the only opposition left in the government to almost instant withdrawal and there is a growing feeling in government circles that pressure now being applied will force the War Office to give in.
 WITHDRAWAL EXPECTED SOON
 The miitarists claim that with drawal will leave Japanese nationals and their interests unprotected-tha the time has not come for the forces to leave It is safe to say, however, that withdrawal will come sooner than most persons have had hope to expect.
 A division and a half remain in the maritime province, and one of the greatest reasons for objecting to their return to Japan is the impetus that such will give the growing demands for a reduction of land forces. Here again the militarists are trying to stave off attack from all quarters. The Kokuminto, second opposition party in the House of Representatives, de- mands that the period of conscription be cut from two to one year and that the number of divisions be cut in half. This would result in cutting the army about in half, according to the plan, and will save approximately $25,OOO,- 900 annually.
 The government party, the Seiyu- kai, also asks cut in the standing army, but only by about 100000 or so. General Yamanashi agrees to slight reduction. He desires cut of about 50 ,O0O, but would consent to little more provided all funds thus saved would go toward buying war equip ment-modern guns and other ma terials needed Under no considera- tion will he sanction a reduction in reduction in the army budget.
 WOULD AID EDUCATION
 On the other hand, Premier Taka- hashi has announced several times in the Diet that money saved from the army cut, if effected, will go toward schools and industrial enter prices for the present and as soon as possible will aid a reduction in taxa tion.
 Constitutionally the minister or war is responsible only to the throne, but with the militaristic faction m the conditions it is now his resignation will come shortly after the Diet sup ports the Premiers policy. General Yamanashi has intimated, the yer nacular papers say, that he will re- sign after the Diet ends in April, for his views are no longer in accord With those of the other cabinet ministers. General Uyehara, chief of staff, will also resign, it is indicated.
 This will bring on clan fight within the militarists' ranks, serving only to further weaken them in the country as a whole.
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