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of the informal representation they at present enjoy through
their Consuls. Hinta are throw out that if necessary active
retaliatory measures should be undertaken.
32. The more moderate school maintain that it is better to
wait.
There is nothing to be gained by quarrelling so long as
there is a hope that the three Powers (and others that may be
waiting a lead from them) will see the light. Unly force the
issue when it is apparent that peaceful tactics have failed.
33. The moderate school is represented by the "oreign
office: the aggressive school by various ministries. The form--
er seems to be fighting a losing battle and this because it
cannot point to any proof that the three governments have any
intention whatsoever of altering their stand. The aggressive
school demands facts and not theories.
It
34. It is partly accidental and partly intentional that
chief attenti on should be directed towards Great Britain.
has been my aim to smoothe the way as far as may be possible
for the British trader and the British missionary striving to
carry on under the difficult circumstances in which they are
situated. It would be out of place to enter into details here
though I may perhaps be allowed to say that my efforts have
been more successful than at first seened possible. But it has
had the result that I have come into close contact with a number
of Heinking officials. It is rare that I attend an interview
where no reference is made to the subject of recognition. The
Consuls of the other leading 'non-recognizing' Powers have as
it happens had little occasion recently to seek redress at isin- king and in consequence the attention of officials there has
naturally been drawn chiefly to Great Britain.
35. But I think that there is a deeper reason for the keen
interest shown in Great Britain's attitude. In one sense it is
a tribute to British prestige.
Japanese are apt to picture
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