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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1938.
MATSUI SEES ANGLO-
JAPANESE CLASH
Britain Must Do As
Japan Says
WARNING ΤΟ PREVENT
ANGLO-US.
CO-OPERATION
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London, Jan 30. Anglo-American collaboration, an both naval and diplomatic ques- tions, has probably never been so full as it is at present, declares the
"UNNECESSARY CONFLICT well-informed "Dally Telegraph's
Shanghai, February 1.
"Considering the growth and development of the country. It is inevitable that Japan will expand in China. Lack of appreciation .. of the situation on the part of Britain may, I am afraid, lead to unnecessary conflict between these countries."
This statement was made by General Matsul. Japanese com- mander-in-chief in Chisa, 11 3 special interview with Mr. H. G. W. Woodhead published today in the February issue of Oriental Affairs.
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the situation in the Far East far better than outsiders.
"Members of Parliament in, Eng- land might make the mistake of taking, Shanghai for Hong Kong, and this kind of lack of under- standing might have been refected in Great Britain's Far Eastern po- Ucy.
"VERY SERIOTS”
Asked if he was satisfied with the relations at present existing be- tween the Japanese high command and the Shangha! Munic!ual Coun- ru, General Matsui replied: "I am
"I do not question the state of quite convinced that the shanghal British concern over their invest- Municipal Council authorities are
ments in China and their policy dong their best; but the question of defending their interests in- must go down to the rock bottom|volving such investments. of British policy in the Far East. While the Far Eastern policy of Great Britain remains as it 19; I must expect more difficulties and an unsatisfactory situation in the Shanghal area "
"NO DOUBT."
diplomatic correspondent to-day.
He states that for the past three days there have been renewed close contacts between the British`and the American Navy Department and that discusions have centred on the Far East, and especially the naval construction programme of the two countries in the Bght of Japanese building plans.
The French naval attache here attended the last of these conver gations here.
The correspondent adds that the Increasing close co-operation of the
British had American naval 'au- thorities is becoming a matter for frequent comment in London dlp- plomatic circles.
STRONGER THE BETTER The statement of Mr. & Duff» Cooper, First Lord of the Admiralty, in a speech at Birmingham on "I am afraid that Great Bri-Saturday that "the stronger the tain goes beyond the policy of sim- United States' navy is the better for bly defending her interests in China, and
the peace of the world" is regarded determined stand to maintain the political and
as both symptomatic and en- lightening-(Reuter). economic relations which have ex- isted between the Kuomintang re-, ime and Britain, a conflict of a very serious nature may arise be- tween our country and our former
ally,
takes a
Asked for his views regarding Anglo-Japanese relations, General Matau said: "The situation might be said to be Improving gradually compared with what has been going on in the past. Eut simply mentally different from speaking in an abstract manner, there is no doubt regarding the na- ture of Britain's Far Eastern Do- licy
ΗΤΟΥ miust understand the Japanese stand in China is funda- that of
"Britain's support of the Kuo- mintang Is emphasised by the steady exchange rate of China's currency since the outbreak 'of hostilities One example, in detail.
is the large amount of arms and ammunition which has been sup pilled by Britain to the Kuomintang regime. Although it may be said that war has never been declared, I wonder, simply speaking, whether Britain sticks in a polley of striet neutrality."
"MOST RELIABLE" Asked if "be considered Britain less neutral in supplying arms and munitions to China than Germany and Italy. General Matsul declared: "On that point I am not very well | versed; but, judging' by what the Chinese are saying regarding the British support, there is a doubt that the Kuomintang regime holds Britain to be its most reliable sup-
Asked to state what decisions had been arrived at regarding the Chin- ese Customs, General Matsui said: | "Originally, I had it in mind to take over the Shanghai Custom's "right away; but, as the Pansy and Ladybird incidents occurred, I thought it better to treat the ques- tion or more, moderate lines and have the matter talked over with the Custonis authorities on a more conciliatory basis
"Negotiations have been going on. Dut. it secrns to me they are taking too much time, and. If so, I may nave to revert to my original at- titude.
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Great Britain.
"Japan holds that Ching is her lifeline. What Japan has done in the past may have offended Great Britain at times, but that does not mean that Great Britain can take action in China behind Japan's back.
"Considering the growth and development of our own country, it is inevitable that Japan should ex- pand in China.
"A lack of appreciation of this situation on the part of Great Bri- tain may, I am afraid, lead to an unnecessary conflict between the two countries.
"OUR MINDS." Asked why Britain had been singled out, and if the policy of the United States in the Far East was not on very similar lines, General
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interests of Britain and Japan in China will come into conflict.
"The Japanese mind may be described as a little sensitive and touchy: but to it Anglo-Japanese and American-Japanese relations in China are essentially different.
"If the Englishman does not grasp the true situation in the Far East. I am afraid serious conflicts may hereafter arise, even after the cessation of hostilities.
MOST COMPLICATED” . "When I met Admiral Sir Charles Little I drew his attention to the
most complicated and important relations between Great Britain, and Japan, as they exist in China and I assured him that, as far as the Japanese military authorities, who are out here engaged'in the present hostilities, are concerned they are quite determined to be as cautious as possible in every way 40 RS not to invite unnecessary friction between the fighting ser- vices."
In bidding Mr. Woodhead good- bye, General Matsui smilingly re-
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GENERALISSIMO MOST OPTIMISTIC AFTER TOUR
Military Position In North
Satisfactory
Shanghal, Feb. 1. I was possible they were operating on the orders from Hankow or Chungking, but he was quite cer tain that arms supplies could not be reaching them.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek is highly optimistic regarding the I feel that every day that goes military situation on the various Dy is a day lost in restoring war fronts after an inspection tour, ac- atricken China areas and the cording to Chinese reports.
Turning to the southern section Chinese population in them; and The Generalissimo is stated to be
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Shanghai, Feb. 1.
"Do you intend that the Chinese, The Chinese remnants, operating Maritime Customs, in that case, between Shanghal and. Nanking. should continue to maintain for will not be treated according to asked. eign loan services?" Mr. Woodhead the laws of war, according to a statement made by the Japanese army spokesman at that Press conference this evening.
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The spokesman said the Japari- ese army planes were active during the week-end bombing bridges, and other strategic features along, the Lunghal Railway.
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Warehouse Regulations, consignees To comply with the General I sum allowed for such services will 500 to 100 men. They lived in the
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No Insurance wil be effecter. before the 18th Feb, or they will not lations, General Mateul said 24 and completely' annihilated. Le recognised:
their forces along the Tientsin- || Bills of Lading will be countersigned No Fire Insurance will be effected."
"The matter of improving public Replying to a question, the | Pakow Halfway at' a virtual stand: |`by BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
opinion in England and Japan şan | spokesman declared it was difficult stil. Clashes are occurring but be best bandied by Britons here in to give an estimate of the total nothing in the nature of a major Hong Kong, 27th Jan, 1928 [5047.* Shanghal. They must understand number of renmants engaged. It battle has begun.--(Reuter),
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