London, Dec. 29.
It is learned in diplomatic quarters in London that the British Government has received no official replies from the Powers to the Memorandum with regard to but there is reason to believe that the Memorandum has been generally well received, especially in countries such as Italy, Belgium and " the United States, although the attitude of France is reserved while Japan at present is inclined to be eriti It is thought that the proposals! of the Memorandum, especially in regard to the immediate imposi of the Washington surtaxes, is ly to be accepted by all the parties in China, although as the British suggestions did not favour either! side they cannot be expected to be. received with enthusiasm by either.
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