London, Jan. 14.
The position of China threatens with ruin all British trade in the Far East and, in the vast interests of the Empire, it is indeed time for the Government resolutely to deal with this danger, says General Sir Hubert Gough, who commanded the 5th Army in 1910-18, in a letter appearing in the "Financial News" today.
The loss of the huge sum invested in China he declares, will materially reduce Great Britain's national income; increase the unemployed problem in this country, end make the burden of British taxation still ject heavier.
"Greatly as we deplore strong measures," he goes on, "there is a limit beyond which the Government cannot go, having regard to our interests end our security. Diplomatic Notes and protests produce no effect upon the Japanese, and it is necessary for our Government to adopt a more resolute attitude.
"Beyond the loss of trade, there lies the prospect of the loss of all our possessions in Asia and the Pacific, including India, while the security of Australia is threatened.
"But," Sir Hubert Gough concludes,
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