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OUR PLAIN DUTY.

OUR FIRST DUTY,,

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Mr. Lloyd George's Change of Heart.

The communication concludes, The "Times" says Mr. Bald- by expressing deep regret that win's statement leaves little open- there does not appear to be anying for criticism! It reaffirms in (Continued from Page 1.) way in which the assistance of unassailable terms the principles the League in the settlement of and plans which underlie British Mr. Philip Snowden associated the difficulties in China "could at policy.

The "Daily Telegraph" dis. himself with Mr. MacDonald's represent be sought, but if an op- ferences to China and the debate portunity should arise of invok-cusses the statement that the ing the good offices of the League, actual disembarkation at Shang- was adjourned.--Reiter."

the British Government would hat would be decided in accoud gladly avall itself of that oppor-ance with the facts of the local tunity-Reuter..

Isituation and that if an im- mediate landing there were not NAVAL WIRELESS NEWS.

advised by the British representa- tives on the spot the troops would Chinese Troops Fire On British In any case be held in readiness at

Steamers,

Hong Kong. In the House of Commons, Mr

It remarks that the question la Lloyd George, the Liberal leader. The following wireless mege-one of security and nothing else. spanking in the debate of the ages were received overnight by if that can actually be guaranteed King's Speech, gave his views on the local naval authorities:

joy the presence of a defence force the Government's policy regard- Downward bound British at such a distance from the place ing China.

eteamers in the neighbourhood of where protection may be required He expressed delight that the chang have been fired on by pablic opinion will be satisfied. Government was sternly neutral|| Chinese troops in junks who re- The "Morning Post" says Mr. toward the rival factions in China,quired passage.

will be Baldwin's statement heartily approved throughout the country.

For Protection Only. The "Daily Express" welcomes was again the emphasis which

Rugby, Feb. 9,

As to the despatch of armed The shipping godown strike at forces, he declared that, while Tchang continued. this undoubtedly complicated the Seventy more missionaries have situation, the Government would left there down-river. have betrayed as trust if it had)

An Anti-British General.

not taken every step which its ad-According to a message from laid on the fact that, the troops visers thought necessary to pro- Changsha, General Tang Seng-chi.have been despatched only for the teet, British life and property in who recently arrived from Han- protection of liver against mob Shanghai

kow, is showing vory anti-British violence and armed attack, and There was one thing that could propensities.

that "Britain will maintain her not possibly be faced by this or Prisoners arrived at Changsha traditional policy of non-inter- any other British Government, yesterday from Changteh. ference in Chinese internal whether Conservative, Labour or Liberal. That was the possibility

An anti-British procession at affairs. "Britain once more offere Changsha passed off quietly. to remove all real grievance and of leaving the men of our own The house-boys' strike at Han- to establish relations of friend- flesh and blood to the danger of how has been deferred until Sun-ship and good will That is an massacre without doing every-day.

unimpeachable policy and one thing for their defence and pro- The general situation at Han- that is bound to succeed if China tection within our power-Brikow remains quiet.

cares to amulate Britain.in' the tish Wireless Service,

Two Battalions of the Pun-matter of good faith and straight- jabis which were ordered to China forwardness."

LABOUR VIEWS.

The Substance of To-morrow's Amendments,

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HANKOW MEETINGS.

Mr. O'Malley and Mr. Chen Again Negotiating.

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Rugby, Feb. 9. The negotiations between the British representative. Mr. O'Malley, and the Cantonese Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eugene Cher, concernin the "future status of the British Concessions are continuing at Hankow British Wireless Service.

London, Feb. 9. The Labour amendment to the Address-in-Reply being moved by Mr. C. P. Trevelyan to-morrow regrets the Government's delay in dealing with the Chinese situa tion; deplores the despatch of armed forces to the Far East as being calculated not only to in- crease the risks to which British' subjects in various parts of China are exposed, but to put obstacles from Calcutta were due to arrive in the way of an equitable, per-in Hong Kong to-morrow. manent and friendly understand-} It is understood that they are RADIO TELEGRAMS may now be accepted for Kongmoon under ing with the Chinese people on on the ss. "Sirdana" which will the same conditions and at the same rates as for Canton.

the basis of a frank recognition pass by Hong Kong to-morrow During the interruption of the Hong Kong-Macao cable service of their national independence; and proceed direct to Shanghai. the Macao Radio Station will remain open for the exchange of cole-and invites the House to call for grams with Hong Kong from 8 am to 10 pm. The Hong Kong Station the immediate diversion or recall is always open and messages are accepted at any time throughout the of the troops en route to China.

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Seamen Condemn Trade Union Action.

London, Feb. 9;" A resolution condemning the action of members the General Council of the Trade Union Con-

gress in "supporting the bogus policy of hands off China" was passed by meetings of seamen at Hul Manchester, Salford, South Shields and Newport.

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ITALY'S MOVE.

10,000 Ton Cruiser For Far East.

London, Feb. 10.1 The Daily Telegraph" states that Italy 9 despatehing to the Far East the 10,000 ton cruiser

San Giorgio."

The "Daily News" believes that the changes for the better in China in the past few days hold out a reasonable chance of a peaceful issue being reached. It adds that both factions have now had leisure to study the British proposals and realise significance to the future of China. "These Proposals are the best possible Answer to Russian propaganda against Britain."

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The "Manchester Guardian.' referring to the decision regard Ing the troops, says: "We are now broadly in line with the United States, who have also strengthened their forces' in Far Eastern waters but have declined to dispatch any to Shanghai itself until necessity arises."-British Wireless Service.

French Comment.

Paris, Feb. 9. The Press continues to feature the crisia in China.

The "Figaro." in uk árticle en- titled the "Anglo-American: Entente," says that the Chinese drama and its repercussions all over Asie is severely straining! Anglo-American co-operation. It thinks Britain must now begin to realise the price she paid for "sacrificing that Anglo-Japanese alliance on the altar of American

Fifteen hundred marines, if sent, "will probably be carried in an accompanying transport.

The "San Giorgio" is likely to friendship." She doubtless feels, fy the flag of the Admiral-although she does not complain Reuter

POLISH TEXTILES.

Soviet Plan For Expori To China.

Warsaw, Feb. 9..

openly, that American support, the financial importance of which she recognises, is too slow to make itself' felt in other spheres. -Reuter.

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Chinese Demand Nine Seats.

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The resolution declares: "The said policy embraces a demand that the Government leave Bri- tish nationals in the Far East un- protected and cease to despatch The Soviet Commercial Mission an adequate naval and military to Warsaw has proposed to the force to the scene of the trouble."

Asssociation of Polish Textile The resolution emphasises that Manufacturers of the Lodz Dis.. it is essential that seamen should trist the formation of a Polish and ciation, which is entrusted with be guaranteed immunity from in- Soviet export to supply China and the election of three Chinese to terference by foreign aggression the Far East with Polish textiles, the Shanghai International Muni- while engaged in their legitimate profiting by the Chinese boycott cipal Council now demand the occupation of carrying on the against British textiles.

election of nine Chinese as the Bookbinders,

THE "CHINA MAIL", Book- trade and commerce of the EmIt is pointed out in this respect Present Council consists of nine pire.'

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Moreover it is impossible for elected to the Council-Reuter. immunity from acts of violence Polish traders to give the long- whilst their ships are in Eastern term credits which will probably porta-Reuter,

be necessary, Acceptance of the Soviet proposals is therefore un- certain Reuter.

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EARLIER MESSAGES..

Newspapers and the Official Statement.

London, Feb. 9: to the debate on China. Lord Balfour announced that the Bri-- A survey of the Press shows B.80 a.m: tish Government had sent a com- that the hopeful reference to the munication to the League of Na Chinese situation in the King's tions explaining the Chinese Speech and the reassuring state. altuation and declaring that Briment of Cabinet policy made in tish policy le fully in accordance Parliament by the Premier, ex- with the letter and spirit of the press completely the general

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