CHINESE TROUBLE

Hokitika Guardian, 20 January 1927, Page 3

CHINESE TROUBLE

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] BRITISH OBJECTS. (Received this day at 11.0 a.m.) LONDON, January IS). “ The objects of the British policy throughout tlie world are peace, progress and trade. Nowhere Ts this truer than in China, where Britain has great interests built up throughout many years to her advantage,” said Lord Cunliffo. at the British Industrial Fair luncheon. Britain desires to see China peacefully and prosperously developed, and to this end she is ready generously to negotiate on the Chinese proposals. She is even prepared to go further than many of the observers of the situation might think justifiable, because she believes the national qualities and commercial standards of British traders have experienced as representing Chinese character will assert themselves and establish order and confidence. Nevertheless she is equally determined to protect British lives and interests, whereby she is defending the Chinese best interests, as British and Chinese trade interests are interlocked. TANKS FOR CHINA. LONDON. January 10. The "Star” states the Government is despatching tanks and more aeroplanes to China. OFF TO CHINA. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) MALTA, Jan. 19. The First Cruiser Squadron departed for Shanghai, receiving an enthusiastic fhrewell from other warships.