CHINESE AFFAIRS.
♦• THE RETURN OF SHANTUNG. NO MORE NEGOTIATIONS NEEDED. READY TO TAKE OVER. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received May 11, 9.50 p.m. PEKIN, May 11. It is understood that China, in reply toHhe latest Japanese Note concerning the negotiations for the return of Shantung, states that no negotiations are needed, and China will gladly take over as soon as Japan announces'the date of the return. CONSORTIUM ORGANISED. ARRANGEMENTS FOR LOANS.(Australian and N.Z. Cable* Assn.) Received May 11, 0.50 p.m. . WASHINGTON. May 11. The State Department'has formally announced that the Chinese- consortium has been finally organised on the basis suggested by the United Slates. Banking l groups iii England and the United Slates, will be organised, receiving diplomatic support from their respective Governments. Loans will be subject to the approval of the Governments. It is understood that the first loan to China will be 50,000,000 dollars. NO NEGOTIATSONS WITH SOVIETS. A NEUTRAL ATTITUDE. IF FRONTIERS NOT'VIOLATED. (Australian and N.Z. Cable, Assn.) Received May I I. 9.50 p.m. PICK IN. May I 1. Councillor Tigau, of the Foreign Office, in a statement, said, "No formal negotiations fur peace or recognilion of Hie Soviet Government have been opened. China's attitude is neutral, anil we will remain spectators as long 1 as our frontiers are not violated."
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Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14361, 12 May 1920, Page 5
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