th toward the questions now raised in China it is entirely safe to say that: it will be one of indifference and: non-participation, with the exception solely that she will be ready to defend the vested interests' of her citizens in'that territory. The first President of this Republic, George. Washington, laid. stress upon the policy of non-intervention in matters: relating to other continents and of freedom from entanglements with foreiga nations, and this policy has been followed consistently for more than a hundred years.
INTERVIEW WITH LI HUNG-CHANG, published in this country yeteriar, has'
ifed approval. It calls-aitenjustice of -Germany's arrogant demands and. the violation of international customs and laws in the seizure of Kiaochou, says that there are outlaws in every country on earth, and consequent liability crimes of which foreigners may be vic—and asserts that China is prepared to do what is right in the matter, to endea-your to capture and punish the guilty, and to pay indemnity for injuries.
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