London, Nov. 4.
Britain will be compelled to consult the other signatories of the Nine-Power Pact upon the line of action to be adopted, if confirmation is forthcoming of reports alleging that Tokyo intends to substitute a Japan-Chinese-Manchoukuo agreement for the Nine-Power accord.
Government quarters claim that Britain must face the facts of the new situation in China, But at the same time they declare that Briti economic, commercial and finance: activities in China should be continued despite Japanese preponderance.
Great significance is attached to Mr. Neville Chamberlain's statement in the House of Commons, that the future development of China will necessitate the participation of British capital. And observers in general add that Britain has always been willing to ce-operate with Japan ana other powers in China, on a basis of equality.—Havas.
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