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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 6, 1939.

JAPAN ATTEMPTING BLACKMAIL OF BRITAIN

House Of Commons Discusses Far East Outlook

Sir Roger Keyes

On Exhibition

Of Weakness

London; To-day..

Mr. Philip Noel-Baker, initiating the debate for Labour on the Far East in the House of Com- mons yesterday, declared that the Japanese were trying to compel Britain, by using all the violence they dare, to become actual accom- plices in aggression in China.

From the outset, the Labour Party had been anxi- ous about the negotiations in Tokyo. The Jap- anese were attempting what was called black- mail.

The Japanese had taken the formula in Tokyo as the starting point for further far-reaching and quite unacceptable demands.

CONTINUING TO PRESS

London, To-day.

Asked in the House of Commons yesterday whether the Govern- ment, in view of adoption of the Anglo-Japanese formula, were re- questing suspension of the block- ade of the British Concession in Tientsin, the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. A. But- ler, replied that Sir Robert Crai- gie (our Ambassador in Tokyo) was continuing to press for the removal of all restrictions.-Reu- ter.

More Irish Expelled

London, To-day.

FOUR more Irishmen

Mr. Noel-Baker viewed the joint police control of Tientsin with grave misgiving, and said the Ja- panese had used it elsewhere to hunt and persecute Chinese citizens loyal to the Chungking Government,

Mr. Noel-Baker added' that what the Japanese are doing is damaging our prestige, and prestige is im- portant in the East.

PERFECTLY GROTESQUE If they continued, they would damage the whole policy, by which the British Government was

seek- ing to avoid war.

We should declare that China is part of the peace front.

Mr. Noel-Baker concluded: "It is perfectly grotesque that while we are spending.. millions to confront. aggression here, we are by our pur- chases of Japanese exports, financ- ing their aggressions in the East." ADMIRAL'S PROTEST Admiral Sir Roger Keyes (Con- servative) declared: "I know from 'ong association with the Japanese that irresolution and weakness are bound to lead to further acts of aggression on their part.

been "If stronger action had taken in the past, this risk would

never have arisen.

against whom ex- "It is well known in the British Navy that the Government's desire

pulsion orders had been

to avoid untoward incidents in the

LOSS OF FACE.

naval

made left Birmingham Far East has hampered the last night under police and military commanding officers. escort for Liverpool to "It has put them in a humiliating join the Irish mail boat. position and has made it very dif The Home Secretary, Sir ficult for them to deal with arro- Samuel Hoare, yesterday signedgant and ambitious military lead- seven expulsion orders against ers who seem to be running abso- I.R.A. suspects.

lutely independently of the Gov- ernment in Japan.

Altogether 58 orders have now been signed, including 48 expul- sion orders and five prohibition orders.

Objections have been lodged in two cases. Reuter Bulletin.

"Loss of face in the East is a serious matter, but our prestige could be speedily restored if we take the right course now,

“We want some tremendous move", ment in the East to show the Ja-

tolerate this sort of conduct.

THE GAZETTE Panese that Europeans will not

The following official appoint ments are gazetted:---

Mr. W. C. Affeld, Jr., recognized temporarily as Vice-Consul of the U.S.A at HK

· IN CALMER DAYS! Capt. J. R. J. Macnaniara (Con- servative) hoped that when things had calmed down the Government would review the question of for

Mr. J. A. Fraser to be a tem eign Concessions in China, which

porary additional Judge.

were isolated posts and embarrass-

Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North to acting from the military viewpoint.

as Colonial Secretary..

- - --- - Reuter.

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MY Chamberlain (in the Commons): "The general position is

not yet clear.”

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