The opinion is gaining ground in America and London that! though the proposed naval demonstration will usefully constitute a concrete token of Anglo-American-Japanese solidarity, it might not effectively impress Chinese disorderly forces in thd interior.
It is emphasized that the contemplated intervention is wholly free from annexationist aims and it is believed that it will be equally welcomed by Chinese merchants and the nation generally except corrupt officials and a few hotheads, but China cannot allowed to drift into complete disruption either for her own sake or for that of the world, which cannot afford te lose such a market besides those already in ruins.—Reuter.
London, July 4.
The "Daily Telegraph," in an article following up the statements of its diplomatic correspondent yesterday, dwells on the predominant importance of China for the development. of new markets for British trade once order is restored. Even now, the paper states, the country possesses foundations of a flourishing commerce and Hongkong is at present probably the most prosperous among the Crown Colonies. The journal is convineed that the Chinese will welcome. measures which will conquer the existing anarchy.
Commenting on the article in "The Times" remarking on the steadily worsening condition of China, Sir John Jordan in a letter to the paper attributes the growing disregard for foreigners in China partly to the weakening of the solidarity of the Powers due to the European War. He expresses doubt as to whether the Tuchuns will show much -respect for the suggested native railway police unless there is a st'fening of foreigners in the ranks and lith ends of the line are under foreign control.—Reuter.
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