London, Aug. 25.
Observers here do not expect any important decisions over the Shanghai situation at to-morrow's Cabinet meeting, except perhaps, some new measures for the protection of British citizens, No other initiative could be taken at present owing to Japan's intentions of developing military operations and the uncertainty of Washington's intentions, The general feeling here is that the United States wish to limit their responsibilities and are refusing to join any international initiative in-Yolving new commitments.
The ministers will also examine the Ethiopian question to-morrow but a decision is not expected as many members of the Cabinet will be absent and unanimity is necessary before granting any concession to Italy.
Diplomatic quarters are also wor~ ried by the Valencia Government's accusations against Italy and. state that members of the League Council cannot possibly change Italy without taking corresponding action which would be utterly impossible under present circumstances. The only solution would be to entrust the m ter to some' sub-committee which would endeavour to "freeze" it after which Britain would settle the question of freedom in the Mediterranean directly with Italy.
'A. statement strongly denouncing Japanese aggression in China was made by the National Labour Party here asking the British Government, together with member states of the League of Nations and with nations who had signed treaties with China, particularly the United States, to take the necessary steps to obtain Japanese respect for international law and right granted by the treaties—Havas.
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