A VIRILE RACE

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 2732, 14 July 1925, Page 5

A VIRILE RACE

Chinese Will Not Submit To Ruin SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF BRITAIN. [Sr Electric Cable—Copyright.] (Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Monday, 7 p.m.) LONDON, July 12. The “Times,” in a reader, says; "The Chinese are not feeble folk and will not easily acquiesce in any attempt to ruin either their prestige or their trade. There is urgent necessity for firm British initiative towards China, which should not be circumvented and paralysed by an over-timed regard for the intricacies of the international situation. Britain has too long neglected her special advantages. She must, in the present crisis, which overshadows everything else in international affairs in immediate importance, take her own precautions. Arjned prevention in Chinese internal affairs is, of course, impossible, but Britishers throughout China must bo rescued and protected in emergency. This is not a question of merely providing refugee ships. It has become obviously necessary to assure our naval strength in the Pacific, since the Chinese crisis, in which Moscow is deeply implicated, is only a prelude to further complications, in which British interests in the Pacific are vitally concerned. The present state of Far East affairs has an intimate connection with a discussion of the cruiser programme. We must be assured that we have at our own unfettered disposal means by which Britishers and British Par East trade can be continually protected.

BULLETS FROM THE BOLSHIES. FURTHER ECONOMIC MEASURES AGAINST BRITISH. (Received Monday 7.50 p.m) PEKIN, July 13. A Japanese semi-official agency in Canton says it is reliably stated that a Russian steamer, with 1J millions of rounds of cartridges is en route to Canton from Vladivostock, via Shanghai. It is understood that at a Hankow memorial service the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, a month after the riots, decided on financial measures against British banks, the stoppage of commercial relations, and calling out the employees of Britishers at Chang-sha. A Coolie strike began on July 10, and a general strike is starting on July 14. U.S. POLICY. SCRUPULOUS ADHERENCE TO TREATIES. (Received Tuesday, 2.5 a.m.). WASHINGTON, July 12. “The corner-stone of our policj regarding China is scrupulous observance of our obligations to the Chinese entered into by the Washington Conference and insistence that the Government of China take adequate measures for the protection of foreigners and fulfil her obligations under the treaties,” said President Coolidge, following a lengthy conference with Mr ICellog. CONFUCIUS OR LENIN? MISSIONARIES ILL-TREATED. PEKIN, July 12. The only foreign telegrams from Swatow state that the situation is daily becoming more critical. The AngloJapancse situation is more complicated owing 1 to the city being under two different military commanders with a force insufficient to cope with possible disorders. Cantonese soldiers forcibly entered the English Presbyterian mission at Wu King Fu and boat a missionary, whom they stripped naked and wounded with knives. They also beat and insulted two lady missionaries. Missionaries from Wu King Pu, after remaining in hiding for several hours, Went to Swatow, where they arrived exhausted. The British Consul at Swatow is demanding punishment of those guilty, an official apology, and compensation for loss and damage. According to Chingpai reports, General Feng Yuh Siang has issued an order to the troops directing them to avoid Bolshevik propaganda and to oppose it to the utmost, pointing out that Kal.gan is on the borders of Mongolia and Russia, but there Is a vital difference between the habits and customs of the Chinese people and those of these countries. -Moreover, the national spirit differs. He concludes by urging the Chinese to adhere to the teaching and practices of their own ancient sages.

It is reported that Russian aeroplanes will arrive on July 13. The Finance Ministry has been requested to provide 20,000 dollars for the reception of the aviators. The secretariat of the executive is reported to have sent circular telegrams to the provinces, saying that the Government maintained a firm attitude from the beginning with regard to the Shanghai affair. A popular movement based on patriotism is to be commended, but the actions of bad characters, such as the destruction of the homes of foreigners, are to be avoided as they would be prejudicial to the progress of the negotiations. The message concludes: “Henceforth popular agitation must be carried on by peaceful means.” WHEN JAPAN WAS JILTED. BRITAIN LOST BEST FRIEND._ TOKIO, July 12. The newsaper "Nichinichi,” in reviewing Britain’s recent Far Eastern policy, considers that she made a mistake In throwing away Japan and picking ijip America instead. It considers that America’s attempt to forestall Britain by proposing to call a China conference reflects her China policy and her disregard of Britain the matter of China. , ■ ■ The newspapers believes that this Jihows that Britain has lost America,

and, as the Anglo-Japanese alliance has terminated, Britain is now isolated in the Far East. “Britain, realising this, will either readjust her relations with Japan. The situation K so delicate and serious for Britain, as well as for Japan, that a moment’s mis-step might entail life-long regret. Japan will be unable to decide upon her best action till Britain’s intention is ascertained.

The newspaper “Jiji Yomiuri” considers that the calling' of a China conference is useless at present, aa China is not yet in a position to benefit. It is of the opinion that the Shanghai question must first be settled, and deplore the latest action of diplomats in withdrawing from the Shanghai conferences as revealing a lack of unity. PROPOSED WORKING AGREEMENT, OFFICIALS RETICENT. TOKIO, July 12. The British Ambassador is credited by the press with having proposed a working agreement with Japan by which the two Ambassadors would co-operate in protecting British interests in South and Central China and Japanese interests in Manchuria. It is reported that Baron Shidehara has agreed to the principle, but is not 'committed to details pending information as to how Washington would view such an arrangement. Official information was refused, Baron Shidehara explaining that the Chinese question was of the greatest importance..