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Show PRESIDENT READY TO TELL PLANS OF INTERVENTION WASHINGTON. July 24. President Wilson lias completed his pronouncement as to the plans of the United States for participation in the expedition to give military aid to Russia, and it will be made public as soon as Japan's reply to tlie American proposal has been received. re-ceived. TOKIO, Friday, July 1 9. America's proposal relative to the Siberian situation situa-tion has precipitated a controversy between be-tween the military groups and political parties, while it is strongly supported by the business interests. Army influence, which is particularly reflected in cabi-. net circles, urges Intervention, hut the Seivukai and the Kenseikai parties are exercising an unexpected opposing influence. in-fluence. leaders like Kara, M&kino, Takahashl and Kato have readily Vought for joint action with America, believing that the future interests of the empire compel complete co-operation with America. It is understood that a compromise will be effected, by which the American proposal for a joint expedition will be accepted. Public statements as to the purposes of this expedition are suggested. |