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Secret Japan Russia Pact On China Published
Petrograd reports Izvestia prints text of a 1916 secret treaty between Russia and Japan to jointly prevent third powers from dominating China. The pact promises mutual aid if war starts, and keeps the accord secret among parties. Washington officials say they know nothing of such a treaty, while Britain notes recent action by its war office on air combat in France.
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