Tokio, 28th September.
Phe papers in general say that anticipations in regard to the new Treaty of Alliance have been borne out Ey the publication of the text but they are unanimous in approving it, It enhances Japan's " position they say, and, putting both Powers onan equal line of responsibility, is honorable to both and likely to be effective.
The "Nichi Nichi" says that the revision of the agreement prior to the expiration of the old Treaty is due to the changed conditions in consequence of the War. Firmer mutual support and increased burdens were inevitable, but it is confident that Japan and England alike will leave nothing undone in the execution of their new duties.
The " Japan Cazette " says that the new Agreement is regarded as setting the seal to the Russo-Japanese terms. and emphasises the fact that apart from material advantages it assures that Japan will always be backed by British prestige, by her diplomacy, and by her warmer friendthip—Our' own correspondent.
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