London, July 28.
British circles, according to Reuter's Diplomatic Correspondent, state that, while the moment for America's action in abrogating her commercial treaty with Japan was perhaps suddenly chosen, it would be incorrect to describe the action as a surprise.
The action, it is pointed out, shows that British and American policy in the Far East is working closely along parallel lines, although no attempt' has been made—and would be made—by cither Government to commit the other. The American move naturally caused circles in Britain to con sider this method in attempting to protect their rights and interests in the Far East. Britain also has a commercial treaty with Japan dated 1911.
There is no desire to pre-Judice negotiations proceeding in Tokyo for a settlement of the Tientsin issue, but if action similar to that taken by the United States should be found necessary for the better protection of British interests, it fs added, consideration of such action would not be excluded, —Reuter.
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