LATE CABLE NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 341, 15 February 1902, Page 2

LATE CABLE NEWS.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, Feb. 14. In the House of Commons Lord Lansdowne said the object of the AugloJapanese treaty was the maintenance of the status quo, an open door, and pence. Nothing in it tended to violence, and the policy, which the other great powers had accepted, applied to the integrity of China, including Manchuria.

Lord Cranborne stated that the substance of the treaty communicated to America and Germany prior to the publication of the Anglo-German agreement was still operative. A debate was raised by Lord Cranborne’s statement.

Lord Cranborne added that the treaty was originated solely for commercial reasons, and the anxiety to maintain a status quo. The policy of spheres was objectionable to all China, and ought to be open to commerce and enterprise on conditions. The action of the allies was strictly limited. Britain’s navy and the nearness of Japan’s military base enable both to mainain their policy. Lord Rosebery has approved of the treaty. Sir H. C. Bannerman said while in substantial agreement in regard to the policy a different method of aims might have boen attained by the interchange of diplomatic notes instead of an explicit understanding of great obligations. Mr Balfour said the treaty was intended to prevent attacks upon Japan, and was aimed against an adventurous policy in China. He believed it would succeed.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canadian Premier, has been informed that the BritishColumbia bills prohibiting the employment of Japanese must be disallowed unless amended.

Prince Ching has refused further to discuss the Russo-Chinese bank agreemeni. Mr Bergl, interviewed, said in his original meat tender he stated he intended to draw supplies as far as possible from the colonies. The company’s capital was privately subscribed. He supplied the old company at B£d per pound, carriage being an additional 2d. The company made six millions in two years and a half. Excitement prevails in Germany over Great Britain refusing to permit the despatch of a German relief medical mission to the Boer concentration camps. No objection is raised to the sending of food and clothing.

An officer of the British Remount Department has resigned, refusing to answer charges in reference to the purchases made in New Orleans. The Military Court enquires into the circumstances.