Regarding the Siberian situation,. Mr. Anderson says that the Japanese are Violating the spirit of the Washington Conference by fortifying the southern half of the Island of Saghalien. The deposit of minerals, coal and oil on Saghalien are vital to the Government at Tokio, since Japan has no other sources of supply for these essential raw materials, he points out. Russia, owner of the remainder of the island, naturally is opposed to the presence of Japan," he adds. "There is no peaceful solution to the problem now in view."
The French influence in the Far East, according to Mr. Anderson, is decidedly pro-Japanese. He says thai they have taken over control of the Russo-Asiatic Bank and have Clearly shown a disposition to sell it to the Japanese.
The interior of China, says Mr. Anderson, is comparable to Europe at the close of the Middle Ages. The people are beginning to wear down the great nobles and assert local authority. The Chinese people are solvent and the provincial and municipal administrations are sound and truly representative. A school system is developing and already has a wide distribution and influence. The present militaristic Government is on its last legs and a few years will see a strong federation of autonomous provinces in national control.—Reuter.
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