The British delegates, it is stated, maintain that the surrender or retention of silver stocks owned by Chinese national banks is purely a matter for the Chinese banks to decide. The presence of the silver in the British Concession is incidental.
In any case, the British representa-fives contend, these are economic issues and, therefore, the principles laid down in the Arita-Craigie Agreement cannot be applied.
On the other hand, the Japanese delegates insist that a solution of economic issues is essential for the maintenance of peace and order in Tientsin and, therefore, the British are bound to accept the Japanese demands under the Arita-Craigie agreement.—Reuter.
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