JAPAN AND CHINA.
BARON SHIDEHARA EXPLAINS
keep in touch with those actually exercising authority in each loca lity, and to make all possiblo efforts in order to secure that due protection is extended to the per- sons and property of our nationals: and so far theso elforts havd génerally proved successful.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
BRITISH POLICY IN
CHINA.
HOME PRESS COMMENTS FAVOURABLY,
London, Jan. 19. The British policy of using all force necessary to defend British Interests in China in the event of the Chinese rejection of peaceful proposals Is warmly endorsed by the newspapers.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1927.
comments ont editorially. It saya that Mr Chan'a Oriental voice is one thing but a howling fanatie mob behind him is another. The first thing Mr. Chon's friends must understand 13 that the Bri- tish in will not yield to vio: lence, and that the cessation of lolence against our nationals 13 11. essential preliminary to ne gotiation.
It is atated that volunteers and
NIPPON'S ATTITUDE. The Consul General for Japan
Regarding the Special Confor- has received from the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs the fence on the Chinese Customs Tariff. following extract of a speech by we sincerely regret that while in
"The Daily Express' Paris corros- Baron Shldehara, concerning the sesalon the domestic disturbances foreign relations of Japan with there assumed such a serious pro- portion that the Chinese Delegates
pondent says that Lord Crewe The extract
found themselves unable to take
lengthily, confertud on the Chin other countries.
ese situation with M. Brland, who' relates to relutions with China,
part therein; and consequently the
The Daily Telegraph's diplomatic stated that France was prepared The grout International problem Delegates of the other Powers
to defend for the present moment whereon issued a joint statement on the 3rd correspondent while counselling to co-operate fully with Britain in
exaggerated any necessary steps popular attention now centred is of July, fast, declaring the sus-against taking an undoubtedly what relates to the pension of the session until duly view of the situation is of the Shanghai from attack. situation in China. Several years authorised representatives should opinion that the future outlook ob-i past, China, being the scene bo appointed and take part in .viously depends largely, if not en-naval forces af sufficient to de endless civil strife, war The Special Conference was thus tirely, on the way in which the fend the French Concession and Rheatres virtaally adjourned; but the con- Chinese authorities treat the Brithese have been put in the charge parties ring
have changed rapid- stant labour of the participating lish disposition to enter into ne of the French Cunsul with full of war ly; but there is no indication as dolugntions for nearly ten months gotiations on all outstanding mat authority to co-operate with Bri- to the restoration of peace and has by no means been entirely ters. It says that the Governmenttish comnianders-Reuter. stability there,
Menutime the fruitless. Particularly, the Japans compelled to come to the con- Southern army, carrying a bannerese Delekates, conscious of this elusion that the protection of a representing definite platform of nation's own experience in the large scattered population against political and social reforms since past, and mindful of the trend of a possible outbreak, whether by last summer, gulned the upper public sentiment in China, haye mob or by ill-disciplined irregu roaches to the Yangize, and in exerted loyally and unilichingly lars, necessitates the concentra jected a new element Into the their help to China in concert with tion of all such British forces as elvil war in China.
the other Powers so that the Chin can be made available in a reason- ese national aspirations may be able time, but the employment of realized with worldwide friendly fores is strictly limited to a de-
fensive -vale. ----- understanding."
.of
for Out
and
movement.
Undoubtedly, our delegation's efforts have now widely, been ap- prociated
it anys that least it be supposed that Britain pursuing an isolat- and have conducered policy, it may be said they have largely the promotion of mutual had petive conversation with the confidence and goodwill between representatives of other Powers
Eves and interests in China. Japan and China. I would like to interested in the safety of foreign add a few remarks on the motives by which our attitude galated. Since the conclusion of the Washington Conference, we
was re-
Fresh Instructions;
The Test..
Rugby, Jan... 19. Publie opinion here, as repre- Sented by practically all news- paper comments, shares the view of the situation expressed, in Si Douglas Hogg's speech.
of a
The Times omphasises that the Government is resolutely concilia- tory to all reasonable Chinese aspirations, and that the measureg being taken to safeguard British interests in Shanghai are purely defensive character, and them adequate. there is every
As to the Hankow conversation, the Times recalls that the Govern-
reason to believe
Opposed to that various military factions existed hitherto in the North and central China have formed a combination which is known is an army for national security. This will re- sult in the North and the South a tually confronting each, other in arms and in platforms. It is not possible at this moment to estimate with certainty how far this course of events will affect the rights and intercets of the foreign Powers or
The Daily Telegraph under-ment for a long time has contam- nationals, or in what direction the political situation in China will have made efforts to bring about stands that he a result of Mon-plated certain proposals. Their "likely develop. For the present the early opening of the meeting day's momentous Cabinet meeting, discussion with the Cantones N- it seems particularly advisable of the Chinese Customs Confer-Tresh instructions have been sunt tionalists would be an experiment, nation to remain ence. When, finally the meeting to Sir Miles Lampson and Mr. but the results should make it unmovel by any fragmentary or convoked, we at once responded O'Malley. The latter is to con- perfectly clear whether the, Kuo onesided reports, and to exercise readily and gratifyingly, prompted tinue discussions with Mr. Chen in mintung Government is prepared to the hope of reaching a satisfactory to establish its relations with the desire the utmost creamspection "and
materially toward understanding as to the middle foreign Powers on reasonable and calm judgment. However, a few contribute
-advancement of the and upper Yangtze, but the on-statesmanlike principles, or whe observations on the existing con- the "
general good of "Chinesi people look is hardly promising, and Mr.ther tabb violence. is an essential ditions of affairs will be useful.
Firstly, we are naturally anxious reconcilably to the legitimate and Chen and his colleagues must and dominating feature of its to see an early re-establishment of essential economic interests of realise there is now a limit to the policy.” order and security in China. We Japan. We have no objection to concessions which Britain can be
the levying of surtaxes as provided | expected to are actuated by an instinel of the Washington Customs Treaty, thinks it would be incredible for the basis of the negotiations pro- pathy to our neighbouring friends and by the need of selfguarding but we must make it reasonably any other great Pacific Powers to posed by the British Government the industrial and commercial in certain that such additional cus-hold back, but if any Power were is the broadest possible, and is This, toms revenue shall not be applied at conscious of its responsibilities such as the Government believe terests for our nationals. howeven, can only be attained by directly or indirectly for the pur-and were unwilling fully to should-can furnish a satisfactory solution er them, Britain certainly woull of all dificulties. The policy. 's the initiative efforts of Chinese poses of civil war or shall not be
appropriated for the private re shoulder her share. themselves.
of any faction in China.
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Any attempt to force domestic peace by outside pressure would do more harm than good. With the object of lending support and of providing full opportunity for the endeavours of the Chinese people struggling for peace, we have found it necessary to pro Fibil all supply of arms and loans China, which may be applied for the purposes of civil war,
by
genuine 21
The Washington Treaty. We must satisfy ourselves that the proposed measure is generaly in conformity with the fetter and spirit of the Washington Treaty. Our sense of faithfulness toward China and our moral responsibili ties for her people of four hundred millions demand that we should arrange such purposes and condi- Arms and Louns Banned.
4058 for levying the sartaxes Since 1919 we live been exercis-socuring proper application of the ing most stringent control within revenue. Viewed from this light, the limit of our power to make the early resumption and deifbera tant prohibition most effective; and tion of the conference seems highly we have no intention whatsoever, desirable for China and the Powers at present, of relaxing such con-exchanged views frankly. It is he trol.
yond, our expectations when the
is It foreign
that
evident
power professing
make. The paper
The Daily Telegraph in a lender says the plain, garing truth is the Cantonese Government has n chained a devil that is hopelessly beyond their control. It is some satisfaction to record that this fact now appears to be firmly grasped, with all its implications, Dy, the British Government.
Japan's Interest.
un-
The Morning Post insists that the Kuomintang is influenced from Moscow, and alludes to the wisdom of the British making a atand at Ilankow, over 600 miles. fram the sea, but rejoices at the evidence that the Government intends to stand by its rights and will defend its subjects interests
at Shanghai. The fraper adds that
The Manchester Guardian säys
pacific and liberal. It is hoped that the Chinese will negotiate, but it is the duty of the Govern- ment to consider the possibility that they may not. If they do not then there remains the primary function of the British, as of every government, to protect the lives and property of its nationals British Wireless.
U. S. AND TURKEY.
FAILURE TO RATIFY THE LAUSANNE TREATY,
Washington, Jan. 19. The Senate in a so-called execu tive session has rejected the Lausanne, Treaty re-establishing diplomatic and commercial reli- tions with Turkey. The adminis-.
Service.
American
no Gustinis Conference will again be in defence it is evident also we to opened, but we see no reason, in shall have the co-operation of our tho policy of noninterven the present state of affairs, whyoid allies, the Japanese, who feel threatened equally tion jn China's domestic our attitude and, desire as above themselves
other ourselves. Such affairs can permit the supply of mentioned should be changed. The with arms or loans that would assist report submitted by the Commis-Powers as care to join in the de-tration whips failed to get the any action in China, to carry onion on Extraterritoriality has been fence of elementary rights will be two-thirds majority necessary for
welcome, but whatever others do, ratificationReuter's hostilities against another faction, already published, and I refer you
thereto for details, The Commis-there is no intention to haul down sion has not been empowered to the British flag at Shanghai. This is a quarrel forced upon us, and, conclude any treaty, nor was their force upon any party, But it is only see it, they are making report intended to have binding if the Chinese Nationalists would, undoubtedly of great importance, an unwilling enemy of for it contains recommendations to friend. Of all the foreign Powers, the Chinese Government and ex- Britain has the least desire for
aggrandisement presses, The opinion that territorial
Secondly, Chinese themselves. alanc are to decide who is to assume the reigns of government in China or what internal policy
is sane and wise for the constry If such policy is suitable to Ching esa characteristics, and serves to promote the internal prosperity
willing
"MENS SANA IN CORPORE
SANO."
In
WHAT IT REALLY MEANS.
and international prestige of when thege recommendations China. On the contrary," Russia,
China, it will naturally gain ground there. If, on the contrary, it be trays these expectations, it will the
reasonably
complied with which is driving the Cantonese
· several .. Powers would against us, is notoriously ambitious
naturally fall itself. The national/he warranted to relinquish their of bringing, the Chinese Empiretermined by a sane mind ina
Chinese
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Broadly speaking, health is de-
Translated into life of the Chinese people has respective rights of extraterri- under her influence and control,
The British Liberal paper, the sound body. grown up with an historical back-toriulity, and also recommend cer-
tain modifications which the Daily News, says that while it is simpler terms, this means right ground extending back several thousand years and amidst peeu-Powers should make of the exist certala that the other Powers will thinking and right living. liar surroundings. Therefore, no ing systems of practice pending the endeavour to avoid embroilment in imagine that one may live us he plans of political and social insti-abolities of the extraterritoriality a violent clash, it may be taken pleases, and thereafter look to mo tution worked out by any foreign and further suggests that such for granted that Britain can count dicine to counteract neglect and nation can be imposed on China abolition may be effected 'not for reasonable co-operation should abuse of the system, is fatuous. with lasting success. It seems to tag whole Chinese territory simul- the lives of foreigners be jeopur Did the average person but realize how soundness of the bloud me furthermore that even. the taneously, but according to a pro-
It adds that of course develop- geographical, people will never 'gressive scheme, "admit foreign intervention for a partial, or otherwise, such as mayments will depend entirely on the spells soundness of the body and. reception accorded to the British Baneness of mind, many commen maladies would be banished fore- dong period, and will never obey be agreed on.
offer to negosiate. foreign directions. We are con-
The Daily Express which prints a fident, at the same time, that what of the commercial treaty between long cable from Mr. Eugene Chen, ever system China may adopt, the Japan and China, the Waichinopu's Japanese nation, having their proposal involves many legal as- characteristic history and idea, ispects which would appear at least assared of the firm determination questionable from a legal point of sovereignty and territorial inte- cesses into the required form.
Present-day modes of living tend and full capability of maintaining view. But approaching the subjectgrity of China, and scrupulously to and promoting the national system from a wider perspective, we have avoid all interference with her to bring about an unsound cond!- blood and nerves, of Japan herself
avoided all discussion of legal domestic strife; 2. To promote ton of the
economic rap There is no corrective more effi Thirdly, our nationals in China technicality and declared our readi-solidarity in the are entitled to the complete protec-ness to enter into the negotiations proachment between the two pacient when such conditions' are tion of their persons and property; for the treaty revision. and to enjoy all guarantees given
Regarding the proposed revision
ver.
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by International law which 19 While expressly reserving for accepted by the whole civilised ourselves the position whereto we
Journalistic career in Australia, their war with Russia, and later world. These elementary rights are entitled, we are prepared to zation of such aspirations; 4. To which, the formula of a highly
en the Courrier Australien, Sydney, travelled extensively. He had the tire legitimate assured to our nationals cannot be consider
Turkish as maintain the attitude of patience qualised and skilled physician, are:
in 1892; and subsequently was on distinction, after the of the abridged or modified by any poli-pirations
Chinespin toleration for the present situa-based upon accurate scientific.con-
A FAMOUS WAR
the staff of the Evening Nous revolt of obtaining the first with full
remedy tical or social changes that may people
sympathy tion In China, at the same time, clusions. As a
CORRESPONDENT. and Toren and Country Journal, of journalistic interview with the understanding in fake place in China; nor we are and
the to protect Japan's legitimate and annemis, nervous debility, diges
London, Jan. 19. Sydney. He becamo better known new Sultan of Turkey. informed, so far, of any faction interest of Sino-Japanese friendly essential rights and interests by tive troubles, rheumatism, as well
Aftorwärds,' Donohon was in the The death is announced of Mr. as the man who traced De Ronge there denying such rights. Ob relations. If China should meet all reasonable means at the dia as for those irregularities of
Portuguese revolution, the Italian...... ylously, control of th activities us half way in the same spirit of posal of the Government.
and the Balkan Above health which afflict women, these Martin Donohor, the journalist mont by lawless elements localities, at present, is inadequate; no doubt negotiations will make China, already established and chemist sells them, or post free,, T. 1, the Paris correspondent of 1899, in the Boer War, and had an offer in the British Intolli Mr. Martin Henry Donohoe, Chronicle's war correspondent in Wars; and in the Great War was various moderation and goodwill. I have is the policy of Japan toward pills atand pre-eminent. Your and war correspondent.Reuter, He became the London Datty Turkish war, but we hope such irregularities satisfactory progress. Japan's observed. We are happy to be will gradually be corrected with policy covering all questions relat able to state that the relations be $1.50 per bottle, 38.00 for 6 bottles, the Daily Chronicle, was born in an adventurous time, including gence Corps. He was also in the the restoration of normal conti-ing to Japan and China may between Japan and Chinn continue from The Dr. Williams Medicine Ireland in 1869, and educated part- capture by the enemy. He was North Persian Expedition of tions. Meantimo, we have only to summerized: 1 In respect to satisfactory.
Co., 60, Kiangse Road, Shanghai,ly in France. He began his also with the Japanese forces in 1918-19.
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