Word: tradings
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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This fleet is said to be terrorized by a rum pirate called the Gray Ghost, a big steel trawler, which raids the rum ships and steals their cargoes. Being engaged in illicit trade themselves they are afraid to appeal to the United States or to the British Government, whose flag they usually fly for protection...
...amendments concern France and Italy more than Britain. The Turks have insisted on further modifications in regard to the conditions under which foreigners will be permitted to reside and do business in Turkey. This is sure to cause France a good deal of concern on account of her large trade interest in the Near East. A request for the island of Castellorizo may also be unwelcome to Italy. Britain, however, seems to be content to settle the Mosul question by direct negotiations, as suggested by Turkey. The Turkish proposal to lift the economic clauses out of the Treaty and reserve...
...general public opinion is becoming more definitely irritated with French politicians-due to the adverse action of the Ruhr occupation on British trade...
...Japan is losing millions of yen trade each year by maintaining anti-Russian barriers," said Kataro Mochizuki, leader of the Kenseikai Party (opposition) in the Lower House, speaking in favor of Russo-Japanese commercial relations. In spite of the fact that Mochizuki's resolution did not ask for recognition of the Soviet State, the question was shelved by the Seiyukai Party (majority) , who have always shown hostility to the Bolsheviki...
...need for resumption of trade between Russia and Japan is one of Japan's most pressing problems. The Government on the one hand is desirous of obtaining commercial interest in Siberia, and on the other it fears contamination from Soviet political ideas...