Dr. Hans Luther on Positive Aid to Japanese Tientsin, Nov. 1.
"Germany will work in close cooperation with Japan in order to realize the economic development of North China," was the declaration made here yesterday by Dr. Hans Luther, noted German economist and one-time Chancellor of Germany, to cup of newspaper men assembled atthe German Consulate-General.
Dr. Luther, who arrived here Saturday night from an inspection tour of Manchoukuo and North China, had previously been to Japan. Regarding the economic development of North China, Dr. Luther said, "I was told that financial circles' in Japan would welcome the influx of foreign capital in North China."
The economist added, "As trade relations between Germany and Japan are developing smoothly in accordance with the trade accord, Germany will not hesitate to cooperate positively with Japan to realize the economic development of North Chin Dr. Luther then congratulated Manchoukuo on the unusual development of her industries. He added that he was glad to say that on his inspection tour of Manchoukuo, he witnessed a smooth carrying-out of the provisions of the Reich-Manchoukuo Trade Agreement—Domei.
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