Laissez-faire Policy in China, Followed London, Oct, The Powers were pursuing a laissez-faire policy in Ohina, particularly Britain, which was' incon sistent with Britain's great interest in his country and her long intimacy with the Chinese, said Dr. Alfred Sze, in an interview, to-day fon the eve of his departure for Washington to resume his post as Chinese' Minister to the "United States, Dr. Sze dwelt on the pressing importance of Far Eastern affairs to the whole world. When affairs in Europe became more settled, he suid, an international conference on i¢ China, especially on the future of Shanghai, would be absolutely necessary in view of Japan's position, The Powers, he continued, were in 8 different position as regards Japan, but it would be impossible for the island empire to. withstand a united attitude on their part.
He had no doubt, said the envoy that the Indian leaders were watd ing British policy. in China close-they were "all strongly anti japanese, and he thought that, if Britain gave way to Japan in China, would have an extremely adverse effect upon Britain's policy and future position in India, Dr, Sze declared that, China was very anxious. that Britain should algo the rank of her Minister to Chinw to that of an, Ambassador.
He recalled that the United States intended to take this stop in 1028, Dut that Britain was unable then to follow suit, but, judging from con: versations he had had with President Roosevelt this summer, he thought America was very'likely to raise the question again this winter.—Reuter,
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