stated, pointed out that the British Government desired to obtain hand information, in view of the many diverse reports, concerning} economic conditions in China and her currency problem. It is reported he emphasized the fact that he had not been empowered to conduct any negotiations for economic assistance ty China, and stated that the British Government desired to keep in clove, touch with the Japanese Government concerning the economic rehabilitation of China.
Mr. Hirota is said to have sugeestce it was very difficult for Europeans to size up China's financial situation, but he assured Sir Frederick that Japan was ready to do her utmost, to ce-operate with Great Britain in connection with the economic x0- habilitation of China, provided Britain approached Japan with a concrete; plan based on Sir Frederick's forthcoming survey.
The Emperor is granting an audience to Sit Fredetick, probably on September 17. The Chief Economic; Adviser to the British Government] proposes to leave Kobe for Shanghai September 18—Reuter.
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