The Fight for the Republic in ChinaPutnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox)
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The Fight for the Republic in China
Putnam Weale, B. L. (Bertram Lenox)
China -- History -- Republic, 1912-1949; China -- Politics and government
We, the undersigned, hereby address this interpellation to the
Government. As a declaration of war on Germany has become an object
of the foreign policy of the Government, the latter has held
informal meetings to ascertain the views of parliament on the
question; and efforts are being made by the Government to secure the
unanimous support of both Houses for its war policy. In pursuing
this course, the Government appears to believe that its call for
support will be readily complied with by the Houses. But in our view
there are quite a number of members in both Houses who fail
thoroughly to understand the war decision of the Government. The
reason for this is that, according to recent reports, both foreign
and vernacular, the Government has entered into secret treaties with
a "neighbouring country." It is also reported that secret agents on
both sides are active and are travelling between the two countries.
The matter seems to be very grave; and it has already attracted the
attention of Parliament, which in the near future will discuss the
war-issue.
Being in doubt as to the truth of such a report, we hereby request
the Government for the necessary information in the matter. We also
beg to suggest that, if there is any secret diplomatic agreement, we
consider it expedient for the Government to submit the matter to
Parliament for the latter's consideration. This will enable the
members in Parliament to study the question with care and have a
clear understanding of the matter. When this is done, Parliament
will be able to support the Government in the prosecution of its war
policy according to the dictates of conscience. In this event both
Parliament and Government will be able to co-operate with each other
in the solution of the present diplomatic problem. Troubled not a
little with the present diplomatic situation of the country, we
hereby address this interpellation to the Government in accordance
with law. It is hoped that an answer from the Government will be
dispatched to us within three days from date.
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