New York, Jan, 31, paper contrasts the correct diploma-ie methods of the Northern auth-louties with some of those employed in the South.
Evening as well as morning papers regard the proposals outlined in Sir Austen Chamberlian''s speech _as constructive and far-reaching. The "Evening Standard" considers that British policy has "clarity and di tinguishing policies based on common sense and an appreciation of acts." Tt adds: "Mr. Chen claims a revision of treaties to which be feannot be entitled unless the Cantonese Government is at least in its Jown sphere effective, unless it can trust itself and be trusted to keep its own people under control and ito prevent them from committing laets of violence against foreigners. The question is whether this is the faun or the immediate crux of the negotiations, for any doubt upon it [would make such concessions as are propered instantly unsafe. also a vital factor in the formulation fof a policy of wide! extent."
Mr, Macdonald's Criticism Jan. 81, Mr, Ramsay Macdonald, in a speech at Port Talbot to-day, criti the Government's action in despatching troops to Chin There is some talk in the papers about a big mass meeting on February 4, but there seems to be al good prospect of the New Year passing off quietly, especially if, as} at present seems highly probable, it is marked by the momentarily-oxpected announcement that Mr. O'Malley and Mr. Chen have reached Jan agreement.—Reuter.
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