Washington, June 15.
Direct relations have been opened between Japan and the United States on outstanding questions, including those of Yap, alien im: migration, the holding of land by aliens, and the return of Shantung to China.—Reuter.
Denver, June 15.
The Congress of the American Federation of Labour has passed a resolution urging President Harding to take the initiative in effecting world disarmament. It dwells on the horror of the possibility of a British, Japanese and American race for naval power similar to the pre-war competition between Great Britain and Germany.—Reuter.
The negotiations are being conducted by Secretary of State Hughes and the Japanese Ambassador. Baron Shidehara. It_ is stated that a settlement of the Yap question would make its consideration by the League of Nations unnecessary.—Reuter.
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