POLICY IN CHINA
INTERPRETATION WANTED BRITAIN’S NOTE TO JAPAN NO RIGHT TO ECONOMIC BLOC (United Press Association) TOKIO, Jan. 14. (Received Jan. 15, at 7.15 p.m.) The British Ambassador (Sir Robert Craigie) delivered the British note to the Japanese Foreign Minister (Mr H. Arita), disclaiming the Japanese right to establish an economic bloc in China to the detriment of the trading interests of the parties to the Nine Power Pact. The Note closely follows the lines of the American one, presented at the end of December, and requests a precise detailed interpretation of the new Japanese policy in China, which was outlined in the statements made by Prince Konoye and Mr Arita. Britain reiterates her adherence to the principles of the Nine Power Pact and declines to agree to unilateral modifications of the opendoor policy. The Note adds: It, is realised that treaties sometimes require revision owing to the passage of time. Britain is prepared to discuss constructive suggestions for modification. Britain feels that the proper time for such discussions would be the cessation of hostilities in China. Nevertheless, Britain is prepared to receive the Japanese views immediately.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23708, 16 January 1939, Page 10
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