10 MARCH 1917, Page 2

The Chinese Cabinet, it was stated' on Monday, had decided

to break off relations with Germany, the action to be followed by a declaration of war. Later, however, came the news that the President had vetoed this decision in spite of the fact that it had strong. Parliamentary support. Here, as in the case of other neutral Powers, the Allies have no desire whatever to bring China into the fray. It is for her statesmen and people, and.gplely for theme: to decide whether it is in their interests to join iu The destruction of the tiger or still to remain as outside spectators of the hunt.