Hand it Over Denied London, Dec. 7.
Replying in the House of Commo: last night to Int. P. J. Noel-Baker, Labour member for Derby, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said during recent conversations between Sir Robert Craigie, the British Ambassador, and Mr. Tani, Japanese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, an informal exchange of views took place on issues arising out of the position at Tientsin and other outstanding questions.
Mr. Noel-Baker asked whether Mr.
Butler could say whether the question of silver reserves at Tientsin had been raised, and whether the Government adhered to. the principles they had previously announ Mr. Butler: The question of silk presumably arose when various questions arising out of the position at Tientsin were di I can assure him (Mr. Noel-Baker) that His Majesty's Government have adhered to the principles they previo uneiuted to Tokyo—Reuter.
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