"We welcome investments in China by any capitalists of third Powers who recognize the "new situation, We shall be careful not to put too many restrictions into effect and we shall try to get the ce-operation of all, "In any event we have to remember that the essential thing Is to. foster the welfare of the Chinese people.'
'A. questioner suggested that one of the chief matters in Central China is fo maintain a firm hold on internal river navigation rights. To this Mr. Hidaka replied that the capital of the Internal River Steamship Ca, is still very small, "but it is making progress. Its ' sphere of operations limited because peace and order are not yet fully established.. 1 is plan ned to extend its activities to. the mouth of the Yangtze, but they have not yet been pushed that far. Tt is hoped the company, will get. loans from the Central China Rehabilitation (Continued on page 367)
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