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MEDITERRANEAN WHERE CHINA STANDS

CONFERENCE

not.

Britain Will See It Through

Mr. Anthony Eden will urge that the Conference should not be con- cerned with politics and situations. but with swift, practical and con- certed action to end piracy in the Mediterranean.

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It took into account everything -excepting the rapidly changing spirit of China, and that is the cardinal error which Japan has and always will make. They do everything so slavishly according to the "text book," that if the "text book" makes no provision for altered circumstances .then they are hopelessly lost. The Ja- panese had been taught for years that China would never оррозе them in any, serious conflict, and they have believed what they were taught by their masters.

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JAPAN'S "MISSION" Japan's meteoric rise to inter- national strength possibly dates. back to the Russo-Japanese war, London, Sept. 8. but the world at large did not To-day's two sessions of the have its attention forcibly drawn Cabinet, ourupying three and a

the sweeping power of that half hours, were mainly concerned territorially gluttonous nation untu with formulating the proposals after the Great World War when to be put before the Medi- the Nipponese delegates to the terranean Conference at Nyon various conferences began to make which the British Government is it quite clear that it was the con- Insistent should go forward whe-viction of their nation that it had ther all Powers invited attend or a very definite "mission" to fulfil

in Asia. Then came trade en crouchments by Japan which were. in most cases, successfully com- | batted by tariffs. Suddenly the

Let me quote to you the words Manchurian adventure burst upon written in a communication I re- the world, and until the undeclar-ceived last week from the Head- ed war of 1932, with Shanghai as quarters of the Generalissimoo by the pivot of action, the general one who stands high in the esteem feeling was that Japan seemed of the nation and who has shared capable and determined to carry Chiang Kai-shek's confidence for her "mission" to extremes which the past few years. Here are his made the Great Powers, which had | very words:-"Japan made vast interests in China blink mistake. She thought that the nervously. But they were so pre- | Chinese would not fight." The fact occupied with their own internal is that for so many years Japa- affairs. and China was 6b har- nese advance and Chinese retreat | TAMI : 10-

dissensions, have outstandingly characterised that very little could be done to the relations between these two curb the Japanese playing their countries that the general opinion favourite game of "push and take" had been formed that it was as na- to their heart's content. But tural for China to retreat as for Shanghal taught Japan its first Japan to advance.

to all intents real. lesson, and, and purposes, that nation was denied the fulfilment of her plan of wholesale land-snatching.

The foreign siwatain was generally discussed by the Cabinet, but though the Far Eastern situation is of equal gravity, events nearer home claim more immediate attention. The British Govern- ment hope that Japan's final reply to the "Hugessen Note" will not long be delayed and that it will be of a more satisfactory nature.-rassed by domestic

DISCUSSIONS TO BE LIMITED

London, Sept. 8..

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The British aim is to limit the discussion as far as possible to the actual problem of Mediterranean

Up to July when the first shot security and avold Irrelevant

was fired, by whom and on what polemics. The Soviet charges

side nobody has yet been able to against Italy are regarded In

ascertain, China had certainly Anglo-French circles in London as Soon Japan's so-called leaders shown a great capacity for enour

Accord- a diplomatic question to be settled adopted different tactics.

ing insults and humillations, and, direct between the two countries. ing to the mass of official state- I would emphasise this point, that Britain and France are convinced | ments which literally stream from was where I consider China's that the question of piracy is an their mouths and pens, Japan's leaders showed superb craftsman- entirely separate matter from non- altered interpretation of her "mis- ship in the realm of the higher intervention and confusion of the sion" was simply to do all in her diplomacy. As we are all well two would only waste time. Fore- power to help China become

aware, there were many within casts of the British proposals in peaceful and prosperous nation the Party (the Kuomintang) and dicate that they contain provisions thereby facilitating the stabilisa- elsewhere who had already grown. for restricting submarines using tion of Asia. By this means Japan | Impatient at what they

were certain Mediterranean sea trame reasoned--but without China, of highways, unless they remain on course that a policy of "peaceful the surface, and that warships of penetration" resulting in colossal the concerted Powers be ready to economic gains, might be prosecut- protect each other's shipping in ed without opposition. Peaceful the event of attack.

penetration by process

on, "Fools rush in where angels intimidatory armies proved un- fear to tread." It suited China's GERMAN REFUSAL?

palatable to China, and the Cen- policy admirably to play for time, London, Sept. 8. tral Government at Nanking de- and China has been given-ave Germany's reply to the Nyun monstrated in a variety of ways years. During those years all that invitation is understood to suggest that it would not tolerate inter- was being done to re-construct the that the proposed subject for dis- ference in domestic affairs, proper nation from the commercial as cussion at the Conference be re-

to the jurisdiction of the Govern- well as the military "aspects, was ferred to the Non-Intervention ment of China, by the Japanese or not obvious. The work was be Committee in London and men❘ any other nation. Then a variety | complished carefully and quietly, Hons the "Leipzig incident as one of "Incidents" in North China and in this connection many of of the reasons for this suggestion

The reply is interpreted in foreign political circles in Berlin as a refusal to attend It is pre- sumed that Italy's reply will be on identical lines.

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The actual text of Germany's reply has not yet been definitely drafted. but it is expected to be delivered to-morrow afternoon.

The Soviet's second Note to Italy provided

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German political circles to emphasize the complete identity of Rome-Berlin views. It is pont

ed out in Berlin that neither Ger- many nor Italy ignore the fact that the situation created in the Mediterranean by the Soviet move will require consultation between the Powers concerned.

Mr. Eden, who leaves London by air to-morrow, will dine with the French Foreign Minister to-morrow en route, when M. Chautemps and M. Blum will also be present.- Reuter.

ITALY AND GERMANY WILL REFUSE

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pleased to term the policy of pro- crastination of Chiang Kai-shek, but, to those critics I would give a quotation which is pertinent in the light of what is now going

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THE "IMPERIAL" VIEW

China did not take fright. She simply took warning:

were strategic points, must have been "led up the garden path."

Japan thought that she could bluff and bully her way further Into Chinese territories' rich with those deposits which Japan cove's, but Japan did not imagine that Towards the end of September, China would take her stand and 1035. Major-General Tada, the declare, "Thus far, but no further. commander of the Japanese troops

And since China has taken her in China, startled the world withstand, what has been the reaction an amazing statement which was In Japanese official quarters? officially supported by the panese Government, which dis- INJURED INNOCENCE closed in a most blatant manner just exactly what was the idea in regard to China lurking at the back of the suave Japanese mind. Having emphasised the almost benign humanitarianism of the government of the people of Ja-

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pan and their kindly disposition towards the Chinese, this typical 'example" of the military mind which dominates Japan used this phrase "Of course, if we pare ourselves with the Chinese tt is natural enough that we should Rome. Sept. 3.

feel superior. We shall not, how- ever. Following receipt of the second

get them to respect us by Russian note concerning the series showing-off and adopting a boast- of piratical attacks on merchanting attitude.” men in "the Mediterranean, and

It is obvious that the "Imperiar"

the reiteration of the charge that view was then, as now, somewhat' these pirate craft are Italian sub-imperious. marines, it is generally felt here

that Italy and Germany will refuse

Judging by the statements which nave been made by members of the Jupanese Cabinet since the General'ssimo clearly stated that China would not discuss terms of peace until the Japanese, had first of all withdrawn their troops from

those areas upon which they had trespassed, it would appear that Japan is the Injured Innocent. of the plece. Most plaintive has been Mr. Koki Hirota, Foreign Minster of Japan. So weedling medacious have his pronounce- ments been that he has rightly earned the nickname of "Humbug." Ells latest statement on the

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It is authoritatively declared world, Italy confirms her responsi-a speedy solution, but the Nanking that the Russian accusation has bility for piratical actions in the Government, whose prompt re- treated "grave and "delicate Mediterranean, the paper adds.---

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U.S. Determined To Keep Out

Washington, Sept. 8.

has settled over political circles. To all intents and purposes the Nyon Conference is regarded as

London, Bept, & dead. The Italians argue that It Some of the best brains in Bri- is redundant in any event, since it tain will comprise the British de- statement, the Prime Minister of will duplicate the task of the legation to the Nyon Conference Japan, Prince Konoye, that pro Non-Intervention Committee.

Mr. Roper, Becretary for Com- In Mediterranean

tege of the "elder statesmen," also piracies, Mr. Italy will almost certainly ignore Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secre-made an equally public but much merce, at the Press conference, the second Russian note, but in tary, will lead the delegation, more sincere statement in which commenting on the business situa-

he declared the event of Russia sending a third which will include Lord Chatfield,

that "Japan's besttion as reflected in the wave of note, as is rumoured, furnishing the First Sex Lord and Chlef of

to beat China to her liquidation of securities during the course is knees so that she will no longer last two what la belleved to be proof that the Naval Staff, another naval ex-

days, expressed the her ships were sunk by Italian pert and Sir Robert Vansittart, have the spirit to fight!" That opinion that the American people submarines, it is possible that Italy | permanent Under-Secretary of the

was sald' before Hirota gave vent were virtually united in the desire will sever diplomatic relations.-

to his injured-innocents' wall. and determination to keep out af Reuter.

Within forty-eight hours after | war.

FUTURE INTENTIONS

Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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The French delegation will in- clude M. Delbos, Foreign Minister,

the bleatings of Hirota, the Minis- Anything tending to run at cross- Admiral Dartan, Chief of the Naval ters for War and the Navy respec-currents with this determination General Staff, and Admiral Guad-tively gave vent to their feeling was naturally unsettling, said Mr.

in officially authenticated speeches: Roper.-

Reuter

Moscow, Sept. 8. "Izvestia," semi-oficial daily froy.- newspaper, declares Russia's note| Reuter,

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CHINESE RAID Japanese Warships Harassed In Whangpoo

Shanghai, Sept. 8. Chinese planes paid another. night raid harassing the Japanese warships in the Whangpoo

The warships tried in vain to shoot down the raiders. **

The Ulster Rifles on duty in the North Station defence sector, had an anxious time when shells from. Japanese warships exploded in the Chinese lines nearby.

Meanwhile, the trustees of the British Boxer Indemnity Fund have" decided to appropriate "half a million dollars towards the estab- Hahment of a university at Chang- sha and Stanfu to accommodate the studenta from the institutions. which have been closed down in the war areas-Renter.