THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 26, 1989.
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CHINA STILL HOPES FOR BEST
Disappointed By Britain: Awaiting. Result
Chungking, To-day.
"The Chinese authorities cannot conceal their dis- appointment at the attitude taken by Britain in the Tokyo talks," stated a Chinese Foreign. Office spokesman yesterday.
The spokesman added: "It is to be regretted in the extreme that Britain should have seen fit to note the so-called special requirements of the
Japanese forces in China, which are engaged,
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as Britain and other League member States declared, in invasion of and aggression against
China.
SHANGHAI BUSINESS MEN
CONDEMN TOKYO BETRAYAL
London, To-day.
The British Chamber of Com- merce in Shanghai has cabled to the China Association in London declaring that the Arita-Craigie
"The Chinese Government notes with satisfaction Mr. Chamber- lain's statement in the House of Commons that the declaration does not connote any change in British policy in China.
"The Chinese Government con fidently believe that despite mis- givings created by announcement of the formula, the British Govern- ment will adopt an attitude con- sonant with their legal and moral obligations towards China in deal- ing with so-called local issues at Tientsin, and will show by their concerning the situation created by action the firmness of their policy Japanese aggression in this coun- try." Reuter
agreement is likely to result in HAITAN ON WAY
betrayal of British rights, interests and obligations in China.
The Chamber says that legiti-“ mate British interests appear to -have been placed at the mercy of
the Japanese army.
The agreement indicates that is abandoning her duty, gations and legal position in a | manner as injurious to her honour and prestige as to her interests.- Reuter.
in-
Enquiries at the H. K. Cham- ber of Commerce this morning concerning the protest of the Shanghai Chamber against the Tokyo betrayal of British terests, elicited the reply that it was for the General Commit- tee to decide whether Hong Kong British business met would or should venture any opinion on the subject.
No meeting of the General Committee has yet been conven- ed to discuss the situation aris- ing out of the Tokyo Agreement.
TIENTSIN DETAIL
SETTLED?
Tokyo, To-
· The Foreign Office
hat the
the Anglo-
yesterday's
ume to Bay
TO HONG KONG
AT NINE KNOTS
The Douglas steamer. Haitan, which struck a floating mine off the Fukien coast last night, is now on her way back to Hong Kong, under her own steam and without an escort.
A wireless message received by the local offices of the com- pany this morning states that the damage is chiefly confined to the No. 1 Hold, which is flooded.. The ship, however, is maintaining” an average speed of 9 knots and expects to ar- rive here on Friday.
When the news was received at 9 o'clock last night that the Haltan had hit a mine and had anchored, both the Navy at Foochow and the local offices prepared to send assistance if required. Captain Walker, after
mination of the damage, rted that the Haitan would
fter herself.
To-day
erman
esterday,
TIENTSIN BLOCKADE TO CONTINUE
Tokyo, To-day. The Japanese military au- thorities in North China have decided not to relax the mea sures against the British Con- cession at Tientsin until Britain translates the Tokyo agree- ment into practice, Reuter.
COOPERATION OF US. LACKING
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London, To-day.
Britain would have welcomed the co-operation of the United States in her approach to Japan, declares the "Daily Mail" in an editorial this morning, but America is in the grip of a wave of isola
tionist sentiment.
Japanese Army Not Satisfied
Peiping, To-day.
According to well-informed Ja- panese sources the Japanese army in North China is not entirely pleased by the Arita-Craigie mem- orandum,
issue a state-
ment of its ortly.
'own'
Meanwhile, the Chinese language. organ of the Japanese army in North China says that "optimism · has been expressed because Britain has recognised the position of Japan erising out of the hostilities.
"This conception would be right and proper. if we had other right- thinking nations in mind, but optimism is not warranted when we are dealing with England, which is noted for its cunning.”
The paper suggests that Britain is insincere and must be closely watched, Reuter.
for a "cash and carry" clause in the neutrality legislation designed to help the Democracies.
progress made by Senator Key Pittman's bill to impose an arms embargo, on Japan......
It is emphasised by the poor
The influence of President Roose She is keeping out of entangle- velt is waning as he nears the end ments in both West and East, of his second term, and opposition of President Roosevelt's. proposals er.
This was shown by the rejection to all his policies is becoming strong-
Reuter.
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