Mr. Lloyd George, the Liberal welcomed the paragraph ing's Speech regarding He was very glad the Foreign Secretary and the Government had come to the conclusion that things had improved to such an extent coat it would be possible withliow quite a urge number ut troops from China. He wished it had been possible to say things had Smproved to such an extent that the troops could be withdrawn, but it was quite clear that that happy state of things had not yet been reached. He reminded the House that he had throughout supported the Government's policy in China and expressed satisfaction that, not merely had the Goverament and the Foreign Secretary adhered to the important declaration which Sir Austen Chamberlain made a year ago regarding the intention of the Government, but that, in spite of difficulties ' which had since been encountered, they had come to the conclusion that they saw no reason for departing from that exceedingly wise policy,. He called attention to the great difficulties which existed in China, remarking that there was no Government. there which could be depended upon to exist beyond a few weeks. This made the of any foreign Government regard to negotiations very difficult. He dwelt on the favourable effect abroad which would be created by' the policy of the Government in adhering to its declaration made year ago.
Dealing with the proposed new Treaty of Arbitration with the United States, Mr. Lloyd George ced whether it would include every subject of dispute.
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