Peiping, July 1.
Local Japanese' military authorities, as their colleagues in Tientsin, indicated today that they were suspicious of the Tokyo conference over the Tientsin situation and hoped that the Tokyo authorities would "appreciate our at~ titude." A Japanese military spokesman said that the British evidently believed that Tokyo's attitude in the negotia~ tions would be more mild than that of the Japanese military in north China, The Japanese army believes such an attitude might lead to an "unfavourable—compromise," the spokesman said, adding that the Japanese ' military hoped that the Tokyo authori ties would support the Japanese military stand. The Japan-army is not directly connected with the anti-British campaign, the spokesman said, but he admitted that "it is generally true that everything happening in north China is connected with the Japanese Army."—United Pre naval authorities, the press, the Residents' Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Bx-Servicemen's Association.
Optimism Not Justined It warned against taking an optimistic view of the situation cause of the Impending opening of Aiplomatic negotiations regarding the Tientsin question in Tokyo.
attitude towards the Anglo-Japanese negotiations over the ques tion of the British Concession 'Tientein, which, we understand, are goon to open in Tokyo, can be summarized in the words: 'There change in our determination' spokesman said.
"After a number of bitter experiences, we have come, to the confusion that the term crafty' was coined especially to be applied to British diplomacy. There is no way to dispel that impression," he con tinued.
Questions in Parliament "That Is why, unless we enter these negotiations with our. wits well sharpened, there is no telling where they may lead us. "Look at the ques-Mions put in the British Parliament! The application of economic pressure against. Japan in order to avert an Anglo-Japanese War has been prow posed by some, while others have declared that Fitain should deal with the Tientsin issue firmly as the situation could ensily cause Britain to lose her position in the Far East with far-reaching, results "There could be no more levity than to place hopes upon negoti which start with such British inten" Hons. in other words, we do not to Messrs, Butterfield and Swire—Believe that the opening of the Reuter. negotiations has given us any reason for optimism. Consequently, any relaxation of spirit at this time would only play into British hands, It is necessary for us to realize clearly that no obstacle cannot Ye conquered if military and civilian alike, Joined nto' one, advance along our course Like a burning projectile "Our objectives have been made clear. Until they are achieved, our Getermination will show no change. "We may tighten measures for the he Concession but relax them, never."—Domel.
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