The Archive · 1939

Announcement Due Soon

There is no doubt that the Bri Government intends 10 assist Chit nunelally as soon as details can be worked out, says Router's Diplomatic Correspondent. It has been recognized all along, however, that the arrangements and negotiations neces-ary will take some time, he adds.

the circumstances, official circles tare reticent on their" progress 'Any action by the British Government' would be in accord with the expressed intention to find ways of looking. after British interests in China, he says. Reports of the actual sum being considered for the purpose of backing up Chinese currency are described as purely speculative hho continues, but it is believed that negotiations "are suMiciently near completion for announcement in a few

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