The Far East in Relation to the War 4
4. For papers relating to the policy and activities of the Allied and Associated Powers in Siberia and Manchuria, see Foreign Relations, 1918, Russia, vols. II and III.
Contents
- Discussion of the transportation of Chinese troops to
Europe—Negotiations regarding the purchase of ships from Japanese
builders and the export of steel to Japan—Negotiations for the
chartering of Japanese ships—Arrangements regarding the deportation to
Australia of German subjects in China—Assurances to China regarding
treatment at the peace conference (Documents 546-570)
- Purchase by the United States Shipping Board of 12 Japanese
ships—Abandonment of the project of sending Chinese troops to
Europe—Charter by the United States Shipping Board of 23 Japanese
ships—Conclusion of contracts for the construction of 35 ships in
Japan—Abandonment of the project of deporting German subjects to
Australia—Discussion with the Allied Governments regarding the
chartering of additional Japanese tonnage (Documents 571-603)