861.00/1865½
The Japanese Ambassador (Ishii) to the Secretary of State 48
Substance of the Note Exchanged Between the Japanese and Chinese Governments on the 25th of March, 191848a
The German influence steadily penetrating into the Russian territories and threatening the general peace and security in the Far East, the two Governments will consider in common what measure should be taken in order to meet the situation and to do their part in the allied cause.
The co-operation between the two armed forces in the joint defensive movements against the enemy will be arranged by the competent Authorities of the two Governments who will from time to time consult freely upon all questions of mutual interest. The Arrangement reached by said competent Authorities will be put into operation only at such time as the two governments may eventually decide.
- This paper bears the notation: “Handed me by Japanese Amb. May 18/18 RL.”↩
- For texts of notes, see Foreign Relations, 1918, p. 223.↩