London vid Bombay, March 14.
"The New York Herald" comments sharply upon Mr. Schiff's "firebrand" speech. It says that all nations are now working to solidify the peace of the world, and the sole danger is the stormy petrelsfof politics. It appears, "The New York!Herald" continues, from should extend the fullest welcome to the enterprise of a nation whom she always persists in regarding as her oldest friend.
British commercial circles warmly welcome this friendly attitude.
Meanwhile " The Mor Post" criticizes the British Foreign Office, declaring that it does not show much zeal, prevision or judgement. England, it is said, is encouraging Japan to disregard her solemn engagements and to trample upon the principle of the open door and equal commercial opportunities. "Ts it surprising," "The Morning Post" continues, "that there is thunder and lightning at Washington and that Mr. Knox and Mr. Schiff are on the warpath against British policy, accusing Bi intriguing with Japan against the United States In plain words we are picking the chestnuts out of the fire for Japan and sre encouraging her to ask for more than her share, thus making ourselves and our Ally deservedly unpopular with our neighbours. The whole proceeding is suicidal and unnecessary. We are acting to the detriment of China and of British commerce with the United States, in the teeth of our solemn agreements. Let us hope that wiser counsels will yet prevail in Downing Street." Special Service
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