CHINA AND BRITAIN.
Hopes For Friendship Between The Two Countries. BRIGHTER PROSPECTS. UJi-itish Official Wireless.) (Kix-fiv<'(l 12 iionis.l RUGBY. February 10. (>!i tlie occasion of tlio coiuiuj; nitn 'nice of the tariff autnn<iiiiy trt'jiiy lii'twccn Circa' Britain and China, an exchange of messages luts taken ph'-co between Dr. Wanir. 3linistor for ForiMfrn Affairs of the National Government of China, and Sir Avtstc: 1 . Chamberlain. Dr. Waiifi said: "I liave the hoiiouto inform your Excellency that tlu Sino-Briti>h tariff aurniiomy troatv. >ij;ued on December 20 \n>t year, came into effect as. from February 1 and to express the hope that the new treaty will uj-lut hi bright prospects at.d further streiifrthen the friendship between our two countries." Sir Austen Chamberlain replied: '"In thanking your F.xcellency for your communication 1 have the honour to oxjnest.» your Excellency my j;ratiiieatioii nt the' entry into operation of the Sinoliiitish tariff autonomy treaty as froi>i February 1 and to assure you of n.y enriH'fft hope that this event may drawcloser our two countries and promote our common lot of establishing their relations on an assured and permanent basis."'
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 35, 11 February 1929, Page 7
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183CHINA AND BRITAIN. Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 35, 11 February 1929, Page 7
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