TROUBLE IN CHINA

Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1926, Page 2

TROUBLE IN CHINA

BRITISH DISQUIET. AT CHINESE POSITION. [Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.! LONDON, Sept. 22. The “Daily Mail’s” diplomatic correspondent says:— “The situation in China is disquieting, as the new naval movements suggest British action. Tho corespondent continues: —“The .sounding of Washington, for AngloAmerican intervention, has resulted in such a rebuff that any formal proposal for joint action was not submitted. The “Daily Telegraph” correspondent says: “Negotiations with Japan continue. “Chinese circles state that Japan has laid down four conditions to her co-operation. These are:Firstly: The reduction of the Singapore Naval Base project to a minimum; secondly: the recognition of Japan’s special interests in Central China; thirdly; full support to the Japanese penetration of Northern China, Manchuria and Mongolia ; fourthly: concessions to Japanese commercial and financial interests. LONDON, May 23. Regarding the Chinese position, the “Daily Telegraph’s” correspondent adds:— “If an i agreement is not reached, then Britain, realising the impossibility of single-handed intervention, might in a startling manner reverse her previous policy. It is understood that the Cabinet is already considering the recognition of the do Facto Provisional Governments in China, and also tile abandonment of all pretence that the Peking Government really represents China. The consequence of such a reversal of British policy would be very-far-reaching.”