London, Nov. 3.
Commenting on Great Britain's attitude toward the United States Jand Japan, in the light of the nav: conversations now being conducted London. the "Economist" yester= published "an editorial setting {orth the necessity of an Anslo~ (record. American rapprochement and bitterly attacking the pro-Japanese tendencies manifested in certain factions of British opinion.
"As regards relations between the United, Kingdom and the United States" the paper says in part, "it is unquestionable that public opinion this country is convinced that the imaintenanee, not of correct relations." but of cordial friendship and mutual Jeonfidence between the two English speaking powers should be one of {the Cardinal points in British policy. nour own selfish national interest fust as much as in the greater public Interest of the peace of the world.
"On the other hand," the "Econom tst" goes on, "there are certain small but "influential British minorities which are as unfriendly toward the [United States as they are complacent toward Japan.
"Indulgence of Fond Parent"
"To British naval circles, for instance, there seems to be a school which' feels towards the Japanese navy all the indulgence of a fond parent for an obstreperous child, while it cannot forgive American Jadmirals for having obtained, through arity, the privilege of having as big Jo toy to play with os our British Admirals have.
"Again." the paper continues, "tore are British business interests in the Far East, which resent the intrusion' of Americans as unwell come competitors. while they apparently hope to save some of their Jown business from a more formid-fable impact with the Japanese competition by a timely deal, without Inquiring too closely whether the contemplated Anglo-Japanese bargain may mot be at other people's "To speak plainly, these minority interests in this country seem to be Jeasting the British people in the role Jof a white-faced jackal fronting the tawny Japanese lion. This rol ithe paper concludes, "is so humiliate ing, as well as destructive, to funda-and Japan in London this morning. [mental British interests, that we are go, the first prize of £10,000 and a Jconfdent that this country will never
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