Thus Russia's position in the Far East virtually an isolation and yet such an idea of a new East Asiatic Triple alliance unmistakably beyond hope, _according to what is stated in well-informed Japanese circles. It may be only natural that Russia has taken occasion of late to show " friendly w'titude towards Germany. Germany's actions in dealing ith any international complications are apt (o invite some suspicions. But 1903 is not 1895. The relations between Germany and Japan are siid to have since been made more and more intimate. The visit of H.
Prince Henry of Prussia in 1899 and that of Field-Murshal Count von Waldersee in 1901 were made occasions of an enthusiastic demonstration of genuine friendship and camaraderie. Count yon Arca Valley. present Geran Minister in Tokio, is invariably indefatigable in discharging his duties and is respected within and with= out the Tokio Government. Some criticism may be raised with reference to the recent attitude of the Wilhelmstrasse, from the point of view thit Germany is the contractor of the Anglo-German compact, to which Japan joined in her capacity amounting to an original signatory, and which is the first international document pointing out the ad servation of the integrity of Chin: every country has its own poli if Germany plainly understands Japa proper claims and aspirations in dealing with the present state of Far Eatern affairs, Japan will by n0 means look askance at the forthcoming German actions. Further, to represent the opinion of the sound Japanese sections, Germany generally favours Russian policy, but she favours her own well-being more. There is a growing belief that Germany's scheme is not necessarily detrimental to Japan and it might be well to await actual overtures, before condemning the German intervention outright.
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