The other danger of the more dangerous blame the Government for lack of 1 definite Chinese policy other than, military action, though it offers no alternative, In the meantime the Government] appears to be between the devil and the deep sea as it is likely to blamed either way, If it sends. troops too soon it is certain to be attacked strongly at the chr session of the Diet, whereas if it! fails to take timely action snd there is loss of life or property among the Japanese in Shantung_ it will be equally censored.
Where the Money Comes From Apr. 19.
The Finance Department has arranged to defray the expenses of the Shantung expedition—1,300,000 yen—from the Reserve Fund, The Government.will present for am additional 1,600,000 yen at the coming session of the Diet.
'A formal statement will be issued to-morrow explaining the reasons for the despatch of troops to.
Tels understood that the last. year, when it was. emphasized that the despatch of troops was purely for the protection of Japanese: lives and property,
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