CHINESE TROUBLE.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1927, Page 2

CHINESE TROUBLE.

[EY TELLER A PH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

JAPAN’S POLICY. TDK 10. Feb. 13

.Japan’s policy of non-interference in China never meant neglecting the necessary proteeton of her rights and interests in China, stated Shidehara, adding that naturally Japan would have to reconsider the situation in the event of China attempting to recover the Settlements by force .of arms. ARMS FOR CHINESE. EON DON. Feb. l->. The “Daily Telegraph’s” diplomatic correspondent says: Berlin admits that quantities of CJerniaii arms are reaching China, but it points out that they are no longer Gerntiin arms. They consist of goods surrendered to the Allies, from whom private dealers have bought them for next, to nothing, and are now selling them for a good price to China. The German Government has no power to hold up this foreign-owned material, in transit, across Cermhny. CHINA'S DETERMINATION. LONDON. Feb. 14. The “RMly New's” Geneva correspondent says: “Mr Chaos,n Chu the Chinese representative on the l eague, has issued a statement to the effect that if Britain denounces the old treaties, and enters into a new treaty on the basis of China s absolute equalitv and of reciprocate, there "11 be no need to send any troops, and the e will be no fear of a continuance of the boycott; but. he says. China a four hundred millions will never Yield arms.” HITCH IN NEGOTIATIONS. (Received this daTLt 9.30 s.m.) SHANGHAI, Feb. 10. Negotiations for the settlement of the Sino-British dispute again broke down at the eleventh hour, after vvlmt was believed to be the final conference. and the agreement remained unsigned. The Nationalist Foreign Office stated it had nothing to say. but that does not mean there will he trouble. A statement has not been issued by Air O’Malley. , .. . The Associated Press telegraphs that upon being asked whether negotiations were broken, as reported. 'Chen categorically denied this. He declared he had made an important statement o Air O’Malley indicating the Nationalist Government, considered modifications in the orignal plan of concentration of British forces in Shanghai ns announced by Sir A. Chamberlain in Hie Commons on February Idtb.. made is possible for negotiations to he completed regarding the concession. Despite the foregoing it is firmlv believed a serious hitch has occurred which is likely to prevent the signing of the agreement.