CHINA'S DESTINY.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 November 1921, Page 5

CHINA'S DESTINY.

PROBLEM FOR POWERS. ATTITUDE OF JAPAN, NO ULTERIOR DESIGN. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Nov. 3, 9.50 p.m. New York, Nov. 3. The New York World’s Washington correspondent states that M. Hayashi, chief adviser to the Japanese armament delegation, the second contingent of which has arrived, in a statement, declared that China’s salvation lies in bringing her to realise that the rest of the world will act as a unit in dealing with her.

He added; “Let the Powers have enough self-denial and not surrender themselves to vain disputes, and the next positive step in that direction is an international consortium, such as that in connection with the financial affairs of China. The fatter has not yet accepted the consortium agreement, and I believe she will never accept the idea of general international control such as has been suggested. International control, moreover, must bo. backed by armeel force if necessary, and What Powers would be disposed to send armies to China? Would the Powers give Japan a mandate to send armies?

“Japan would hesitate to accept this dangerous mission. Japan has learned much concerning the danger of such an undertaking. The contention that Japan secretly desires to disorganise China is false. An orderly China is necessary to Japan commercially and politically, and she will participate in any rational plan to secure this. Japan, however, Would look with extreme disfavor on any group of Western Powers obtaining dominance over China and excluding Japan.”—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.