The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-01-28
BRITAIN BACKS
DOWN IN POLICY
TOWARD China
Offers Compromise to
The Cantonese

LONDON, Jan. 27.-The British
cabinet took immediate steps to
soften" it's China policy today upon
receipt of advices that the United
States is likely to favor a reconsid-
Grafton of the unequal treaties be-
tween China and the interested pow
ers.
New memorandum described as
containing definite, constructive pro-
posals applicable to all in China" was
cabled to British Charge D'Affaires
OMally at Hankow, O'Malley was
directed to present the communication
to Eugene Chen, the Cantonese for
eign minister, and secure reply at
the earliest possible hour.
1t is reported in diplomatic circles
tonight that the new memorandum
instructions to O'Malley, besides deal
ing with financial and fiscal relations
also concerns the administration and
the policing Of the concessions.
Details Kept Secret.
Although the details Of the memo
randum are being kept secret, reports
indicate it will probably suggest to
Chen that the Chinese be represented
on and associated with foreign NUM-
cipal bodies which administer the af-
fairs Of the concessions.
Also it will probably be suggested
that, subject to certain guarantees,
the policing of the concessions will
eventually be largely done by the
Chinese.
1t is admitted that an earlier men,
orandum offering "to treat with any
Chinese government demonstrating
an authoritative capacity" did not
satisfy Chen.
A Cabinet Dodge.
Today's communication is intended
to serve the purpose Of reiterating a
non-aggressive claim. The cabinets
position is being made difficult by
the charge of nearly all other poll
teal parties that the government is
dominated by the militarists and the
die hards" of the war party.
Demands Recognition of Cantonese.
The independent labor party Of
Great Britain issue manifesto de-
manding recognition of the sover-
eighty and the full independence of
China. Reprisals of labor was
threatened if warlike activities con-
tinue.
Austen Chamberlain, foreign min
lister, Immediately issued an official
reply saying the British government
desires to promote a friendly settle
ment of the outstanding difficulties
with the Chinese and is ready to make
liberal concessions"
Usually Supports Right Wing.
The Independent labor party which
was led by Ramsey Macdonald be-
fore he became premier, now pre-
tends to be left but usually supports
the right wing in emergencies. It's
manifesto said:
'..We urge the British government
to declare publicly for the recogni-
ton of the full independence and tbs
sovereignty Of China, right to oc-
cupy concession areas and treaty
ports are incompatible with such in
dependence and sovereignty and the
British government should state they
are prepared to forego such rights
and enter into fair negotiations with
the nationalist government to demon
strate the sincerity of this new atti-
tude and to withdraw all military and
naval forces from Chinese territory
and waters.
"This would do more to protect
British lives than all the gunboats
bayonets, tanks, and bombs that our
government can command.
Calls For Conference.
1--WE urge the executives of the
labor party to Immediately join in
summoning a national labor conven-
ton to express the hostility Of the
working classes to war with China.
In the meantime troop movements
continue. 1t is announced that 10000
men will be available in fifty days
to protect British interests in the
Far East. After the departure of the
royal marine battalion from Ports
mouth today all the troops that are
going to. China from this country win
sail either Friday or Saturday. The
remaining units will sail from Malta
on Saturday.