JAPANESE BUYING OF METALS.

Marlborough Express, Volume LIII, Issue 167, 16 July 1919, Page 5

JAPANESE BUYING OF METALS.

CHINESE ALOOFNESS. JFKiGat PEACE TK3S'i(r£.

[Press Association.] YUnited Service.) LONDON, July 14. Mr Murdoch writes: "There is .a strong subvention ofc the meifcal ■markets, primarily to Japanese iniying. It is not believed that large quantities of lead and copper atre yet require! by Japsui for indusrtoal purposes. The main, purchases are materials required; for munitions of war. It is Relieved that the chiei Mauanititdes are designed for Koltohak, with, whom Japan has a ■substantial agreement." neivspapors draw attention to Japan's readiness for an invasion _of the world markets with fancy goods, .cheap--©rookery., flimsy motal ware,, and other lines. / : Tlio Times, discussing Japans attitude, to China, , regrets the Chinese (Government's. ; aloofness jfrom the Peace Treaty, .and interprets China's temper asi duo to apprehension and fears of. the looseness cif the -powers given to .Japan, -.which .leave •CJhina at the mercy of Japan.