Japan issues ultimatum to Germany over China crisis
Tokyo discloses an ultimatum to Berlin demanding German warships leave Japanese and Chinese waters and the return of the leased Kiaochow territory by Sept. 15, while signaling possible war if no German reply by Aug. 23. Japanese leaders briefed peers and press as tensions rise in the Far East.
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Takaki Kato
George W. Guthrie
United States
Far East
China
Berlin
Japan
Washington
London
Stockholm
Count von Rex
Count Okuma
Tokio
Great Britain
Asia
Kian Chau
Germany
Kiau Chau
Japanese War Office
United Kingdom
Wei Hai Wei and Hong Kong Britain's Bases in the Far East
Wei Hai Wei and Hong Kong form Britain's coastal bases in China. Wei Hai Wei is a Shantung port leased in 1898 with about 300 square miles of territory and a 160000 population in 1912. Hong Kong, Asiatic Gibraltar, guards the estuary mouth near Canton, with rugged hills rising over 1000 feet.
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Wei-Hai- Wai
Hong Kong
Britain
The
Far East
Tsing Tau
China
Japan
England
Kow Lung
Tsing Teu
Shantung
United Kingdom
Canton
Public release of the Anglo Japanese alliance text
Washington reports publish the full 1911 Anglo Japanese alliance document signed in London on July 13 1911. The text outlines object of alliance military assist if attacked and ten year duration with terms of termination and arbitration provisions. Signed by E Rey and Takaki Kato.
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London
Great Britain
Japan
E. Rey
Takaaki Kato
Germany offers Hamburg America ship to bring home refugees
Washington reports the German government proposes supplying a Hamburg American line steamer to fly the American flag and repatriate stranded Americans. Secretary Garrison, head of relief, is expected to accept, with other nations possibly diverting liners to aid refugee transport to European ports.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Garrison
Government Board of Relief
Relief Board
Kaiser's Eastern Dream Centered on Kiau-Chau Seat
Article describes Kiau-Chau as the Kaiser's eastern seat, leased by Germany in 1898 and made a protectorate. It notes 200 square miles plus bay area, 80 000 population, proximity to coal fields, rail routes, and a neutral zone. Tsing-Tau seaport fortifications serve as a German naval base, with 1800 residents including 800 Europeans. Japan protests strengthened forts as Germany eyes a large eastern empire.
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Kiau-Chau
China
Germany
Bay of
Tsing-Tau
Japan
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