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Foreign News December 19, 1916

Honolulu Star Bulletin

Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii

What is this article about?

On Dec. 19 in Tokyo, US Ambassador George W. L. Guthrie delivered German-led peace proposals to Japanese Foreign Minister Motono on President Wilson's orders. After cabinet discussion, Premier Terauchi briefed parliament, but Japan reportedly does not favor the proposals from Germany, Austria, Turkey, and Bulgaria.

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JAPAN SAID NOT TO
FAVOR PROPOSALS OF
PEACE FROM GERMANY

(Special Cable to Hawaii Hochi)
TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19. - Hon. George W. L. Guthrie, American ambassador, called upon the department of foreign affairs this morning and officially handed Minister Motono the peace proposal from Germany, Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria, by the order of President Wilson. After the ambassador left the department Minister Motono called upon Premier Terauchi and reported to him the terms offered. A cabinet meeting was called by the premier to discuss the question.
After the cabinet meeting Premier Terauchi called the members of the house of peers and in the evening he called the members of the house of representatives and explained to them the budget for the coming financial year.
It is reported today that the Japanese government does not meet with favor the peace proposals as presented by the German alliance.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political War Report

What keywords are associated?

Japan Peace Proposals German Alliance Tokyo Diplomacy Cabinet Meeting Us Ambassador

What entities or persons were involved?

George W. L. Guthrie Minister Motono Premier Terauchi President Wilson

Where did it happen?

Tokyo, Japan

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Tokyo, Japan

Event Date

Dec. 19

Key Persons

George W. L. Guthrie Minister Motono Premier Terauchi President Wilson

Outcome

japanese government does not favor the peace proposals

Event Details

Hon. George W. L. Guthrie, American ambassador, handed Minister Motono the peace proposal from Germany, Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria, by order of President Wilson. Minister Motono reported to Premier Terauchi, who called a cabinet meeting. Premier Terauchi then briefed the house of peers and house of representatives on the budget.

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