"We should be very glad to offer our services to bring about a cessation of hostilities in the Far East, if and when we see the opportunity Presenting a favourable chance of success.
'Explaining why it had been decided thay no loan to China would be possible, Mr. Chamberlain said:—"While we have been unable to grant or guarantee a loan, that does not exclude other forms' of assist= ance, financial or otherwise.
"There are various proposals which fare not open to the objections raised to the granting of a loan, and which now are under examination by the Government departznents concerned."
Later, referring to Japan's claims that she was protecting her interests, the Prime Minister said:—"We have our interests in China, and we cannot stand by and see them sacrificed in the—process.'"—Reuter.
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