The severance of economic relations with Japan by the Chinese public was reported in a telegram sent by the Chinese National Associated Chambers of Commerce to the London Chamber of Commerce, suggesting that the latter take the lead to direct concerted action in Great Britgin.
The telegram which was signed Mr. K. H. Ling, president, reads es follows:
"The intelligence of British public will certainly not- be abused by recent cables from Japanese commercial bodies whitewashing their militarists' outrageous deeds committed here against Chinese and foreigners alike. The world joins in protest against Japanese action on the basis of oread facts as they exist in China. which cannot be distorted by one-sided propaganda however skilful. British interests in China, already greatly undermined, will be uprooted as in Manchuria and British oriental positions and markets eventually imperilled if Japanese aggression is allowed io succeed. Strong measures aiming severance economic relations, with Japan have already been enforced here with results. Suggest you take the lead to direct concerted action in your country. Grateful thanks for generous sympathy of Britisn people toward China in her crisis and moving efforts by the Lord Mayor appealing for war relief to our sufferers."
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