London, Nov. 11.
"It is hoped that the British Government will do everything possible to protect British indust trade and shipping in China by adopting a firm. attitude in every case of interference" by the Japanese."
This statement is contained in letter written py Mr. J. W. Nicolson, Chairman of the China section of the London Chamber of Commerce, io.
"The Times" today.
Mr. Nicolson expresses the hope that the Government is taking a long view policy, and is bearing in mind that while the reconstruction of China by Japanese industry might employ some British finance, this would be very cold comfort for British industry, commerce and shipping.
Nor would it be in the interests of China herself, the writer continues, to have only one foreign source to look to for help in developing the country.
As this is a matter affecting (all nations which, in the past, have traded with China, Mr. Nicolson add it should not be impossible to look forward to joint.action, with regard io the Far East, resulting in the re-establishment of normal trading conditions to the advantage to all,—
Reuter.
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