The Times," in a leading article, dows not believe that the Note from the Powers to China will have the slightest effect and says that it is transparent and is "make see" in the land of make see.' The journal criticizes the formality of phrase and argwnent of the document which, the journ-as says, deceives nobody in China and nobody out of China who devs not_want to be deceived.
The "Times says that the Note might be deemed satisfactory had the signatories stated how and when they propose to carry out their stated firm determination.
The terms are hardly worth immediate discussion at present. They are only empty words which will not greatly move the phant tom Chinese Government or the very rea] and active Tuchuns and brigands.
The "Times"? endorses Bri-madier-General Bruce's proposals to deal with the Tuchuns. The paper urges the signatories of the Four Power Washington Treaty to agree and act promptly unless they are content to see China sink
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