IN AUSTRALIA.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17661, 13 December 1917, Page 5

IN AUSTRALIA.

CHINA AND THE WAR.

MAN POWER PRACTICALLY LIMITLESS.

SYDNEY, December 12.

Dr Morrison, Foreign Adviser to the Chinese Government, who is visiting Australia, points out that China’s declaration of war wipes out her treaty engagements, under which she owed Germany £12,600,000, and Austria £600,000 indemnities in connection with the Boxer trouble China also recovers possession of the concession areas.

China has already sent 80,000 coolie labourers to Franco and England. Practically tho number of Chinese that, could b'o sent to Europe is limitless. It is estimated that 800,000 could be <Wspatched, subject to transport difficul- ' ties being overcome.

TRADE WITH CHINA. (Received December 13, 1.35 a.m,)

SYDNEY, December 12. Speaking at a civic welcomo, Dr Morrison strongly urged the development of Australia’s trade with China. Failing the appointment of a resident ho suggested that Australia should send a general commission of inquiry. Rocent happenings had cleared the atmosphere with regard to China's treaty obligations and any attempt in the direction of suggestion would have a warm welcome from tho Chinese authorities.