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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY,

ECONOMIC PRESSURE ON JAPAN WANTED

Necessity For Combined Action Emphasised

EDEN SAYS BRITAIN WOULD DEFEND HER INTERESTS

The Far East figured prominently in the debate on foreign affairs in the House of Commons. It was expressed by Sir Ar- thur Salter (Labour) that Japan was aiming not only at the do- mination of China but a hegemony of the East to the complete exclusion of Western countries,

He drew attention to the fact that Japan depended for her vital resources in conducting her campaign in China on imports from, the British Empire and the United States, and suggested that combined action, with a view to curb aggression, would not be impossible of success if such action included these two coun- tries."

This view was shared by other speakers. Sir Archibald Sin- clair (Liberal leader) said that they must be prepared that no retaliation would be possible if economic pressure was brought on Japan. Mr. A. V. Alexander (Labour) criticised the Government for not placing an embargo on export of arms to Japan and hoped that China would be afforded facility to purchase war ma-

terials.

The view was expressed that Britain had no right to expect the United States to take active part in the defence of purely British interests, but it was thought that if Britain would act on her own responsibility the United States might in her own interests act on parallel lines.

London. Dec. 21

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DECEMBER 23, 1937.

JAPAN TO PUSH ON WAR

Military And Economic Plans Go Hand In Hand

LANDON GIVES ROOSEVELT FULL SUPPORT

Regards Japan Issue As Non-Partisan Question

Tokyo, Dec. 23: The Emperor Hirohito has approved the Govern ment's new China polley, which

Washington, Dec. 21. The provides for the continuation of

pre- former Republican

Alfred candidate, Mr. hostilities in China until the Nan-sidential king Government reconsiders its Landon, whom President Roosevelt "anti-Japanese attitude."

so devastatingly defeated at the fast election, to-day telegraphed the United States' chief executive pledging full support to the Pre- sident in any move he might make in the present crisis in the Far East.

The Premier, Prince Konoye, who played the leading role in drafting the new policy, is confin- ed to bed with a bad cold- Reuter.

OMINOUS STEPS

Shanghai, Dec. 22. Indicating that the Japanese armed forces are rapidly' complet Inwb preparations for the next large-scale military. move, some 30.000 Japanese troops, together with heavy Beld equipment and suppiles, are reported to have left Shanghai by transports during the past three days.

The destination of the trans- ports is unknown, but observers belleve the movement to have a direct bearing on recent develop- ments in Kwangtung and Tsing- tao.

Observers also believe that addi- tional Japanese troops will be moving in the next few days, as it Is reported that some 70 or 80 transports are anchored off Woo-

sung. Britain had no right to call for United States co-operation, de- Sir Archibald, to defend clared purely British Interests; but while Britain and the United States were in close consultation, the latter could not misunderstand Britain's Once it was apparent to motives.

the United States that Britain was determined to act on her own res- ponsibility, the United States might decide to act on parallel lines to protect her interests.-

Reuter.

Meanwhile, no startling develop- ments, have occurred on Central China fronts and Chinese reports state that the Japanese drive on Hangchow appears to have slightly slowed down by a Chinese coun- ter-offensive.—".

Reuter

BRAIN TRUST

Sir Arthur Salter (Lab.) declared that Japan was aiming, not only for the domination of China, but East to the a hegemony of the

West. complete exclusion of the He admitted difficulties of com- bined action, but pointed out that Mr. H. L Stimson had drawn at- tention to the fact that Japan de- pended for her vital resources in conducting her campaign on un- ports from the British Empire and from the United States. In any combined action the risk of hostile retort must be contemplated, but

London, Dec, 21. If that action included two of the

Replying to the debate on foreign greatest countries he did not be-

affairs, and more particularly the lieve the risk would be very great.

Anyhow, a mementary inferior- Far East, Mr. Chamberlain said:nancial policy to meet the situa tion arising from the protracted ity in military or naval equipment "What we are now doing is to await

hostilities in China.--- should not deter them if the ulti-proof of the determination and

Rester. mate resources were certain to lead ability of the Japanese Government' to prevent ย recurrence of in- to the desired end.

cidenta.**

COLLECTIVE SECURITY

London, Dec. 22. Mr. A. V. Alexander, winding up for the Opposition Labour Party. declared: The Japanese would

control the whole of the maritime provinces of China and the whole of China's customs unless some- thing were done to prevent it:

PREMIER'S REPLY

"We are still anxious to serve the cause of peace by all honourable means open to us," but it must not be thought that our desire for peace and our patience under re- peated provocation means we are either indifferent to our Interna- tional obligations, or that we are forgetful of our daty to protect British interests..

"It is now for the Japanese Gov- ernment to show that it, in its turn, is not unmindful of the rights and interests of foreigners, and

"The whole country should be behind the President, In view of the situation. on a non-partisan basis." he declared.

President Roosevelt, in reply, de- clared:

I believe the overwhelming majority of our countrymen desire with all peoples. But peace throughout our history we have that rejected every suggestion ultimate security can be assured by closing our eyes to the fact that we are a part of the world, and Owe a measure of co-operation, even leadership. in maintaining the standards of conduct helpful to the goal of general peace.”

Mr. Landon's telegram is regard- ed 13 9 valuable reinforcement which will help the President handle the Far East crisia on a national basis.-- Reuter.

CONGRESS ADJOURNS

Washington, Dec. 21. The special session of Congress adjourned "sine die" before agree- ment had been reached on the Housing Bill which must go to the conference committee to iron out differences between the versions the Senate and passed by the House. Final enactment will not come before the regular session in January.

Tokyo, Dec. 22. A draft measure providing for the creation of a "Brain Trust" in the Finance Ministry has been for- mally approved by the Japanese

The special session thus ad- Cabinet. The new organ will be journed without carrying any of

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COMMUNICATION

Tokoy. Dec. 22.

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A group of officials of the Minis- try of Communications, headed by Mr. Otofiro Watanabe of Bureau of Telegraphs, is leaving here to-day for North China to study communication facilities in the area under Japanese military occupation.

With regard to American co- operation, he said. it is not the best way to obtain the full support of the people of the United States to ask them to intervene on a purely that its assurances and apologies fields of industry, commerce

British or American interest basis. He believed, he said, that the best way to appeal to the, American na- tion was on the wide basis of collective security,

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Mr. Alexander criticised the Gov." ernment for not placing an em bargo an exports of arms to Japan. He hoped that every possible help would be given to China to pur- chase arms.

The Government would not be doing all it could to vindicate the Covenant of the League if it did not propose, through League opera- tion sanctions which would pre- 'vent war materials reaching Japan. If attacked because they were ex- ercising economic sanction in agreement with the rest of the members of the League, they must stand together and defend them- selves, he concluded...

'OPEN DOOR'S EXIT

Sir Archibald Sinclair, leader of the Liberal Party, advocated the fulfilment of obligations under the Nine Power Treaty. He recognised frankly that this would involve economic pressure on Japan, and said they must be prepared with such forces as to make the pro- spects of retallation hopeless. He was of the opinion that the res- pect the Japanese militarists would show to British Interests would be

mean something more than words," In his preamble, the Premier said "Whatever may be the truth- whether the Japanese forced the war on China, or whether, as the Japanese apologists seem to fn- dicate. Japan was forced to defend herself against Chinese agression it is certainly a fact that no at- tempt was ever made by Japan to.. seex a settlement by peaceful

means.

F

Mr. Chamberlain also referred to the Japanese refusal to have any- thing to do with the Brussels Con- ference, and declared that coercion would not have obtained the sup- port of any member of the con- ference-

Bruter

UNDECLARED WAR

Turning, to the Far East, the Premier said he would not discuss the origin of what now became a major war though without declara- tion of war. Whatever its origin, it certainly was a fact that there had been no attempt by Japan to scek settlement by peaceful means.

He regretted the Japanese refusal to take part in the Brussels Con- ference the outcome of which had been disappointing to all friends of Peace. But there was one Leature from which they drew satisfaction, namely that throughout the British In direct ratio to Britain's capacity delegation had found themselves in and resolve to defend them.

Doubtless, sald Sir Archibald, it complete and harmonious agree. the Japanese won against Chinament with the delegation of the

and Britain still had no greater

United States,

The latest development in, the means of defence on the spot, Japan would keep the "Open Door" Japanese war in China had been attacks on British and American

to China for British merchants, but ships in the Yangtse. The House

across It would be written the word "Edt."

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was aware of the repeated repre-' sentations which had been made to the Japanese Government. Mr. Chamberlain added, “We are now Regarding Hong Kong, he sug-awaiting proof of the determina- geated the movement of ships to ton of the Japanese Government "positions capable of defending Bri-

to show they are not unmindful of

tish interests if directly attacked. the rights and interests of foreign- Such movements would not be in- consistent with neutrality, but this could be undertaken only in close co-operation with France, both in European and Far Eastern waters.

ers and that their apologies and regrets are something more than empty words,"

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LINER SINKING OFF HOLLAND

London, Dec. 22. The 8,000-ton passenger liner, City of Hamburg, an American- owned vessel. has sent out an BOS. I stating: "

"We are sinking fast ten miles east of Terchelling, Holland, after a collision."

Plans for the economic develop

The liner left Hamburg for ment of North China were discuss- ed by the Cabinet at a protracted Baltimore on December 17.- meeting yesterday.

The Secre- Reuter. tary-General of the Cabinet ex- plained the plans which cover the

culture.-- Beuter.

and

Hsia Jaishen, chairman of the

has i "autonomous" Government. announced drastic reduction of taxes in the arca under his con- trol. The ruling will go into effect

LOWER TAXES?

Shanghai, Dec. 22. A Japanese report from Chang-immediately.

Reuter,... teh. Tonan; states that General

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