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CHINA'S REPLY TO
PROPOSALS.
PAN
OCTOBER
PROPERTIES.
CHINA'S TITLE YO ALL PUBLIC PROPERT
7. The extent of public properties is too wide to be limited only to that por
ALLEGES INSINCERITY OF JAPAN'Scion used for administrative purposes.
DESIRE TO SETTLE."
MEMORANDUM,
The meaning of the statement in the Japanese Memorandum that such pro perty will in principle" be transferred PEKING, October 5th.
to China, etc. rather lacks clearness. If The following is a translation of the is the sincere wish of Japan to return memorandum sent by the Chinese Govern all the public properties to China, she ment to the Japanese Legution yester ought to hand over completely the vari day-in reply to the Japanese Ministara ous kinds of official, semi-official, muni- Memorandum of September 7th, request-cipal and other public properties and ing the opening of direct negotiations re-enterprises to Chinu to be distributed garding Shantung:
according to their nature and kind to the administrations of the Central and local Authorities, to the Municipal Coun With reference to the important Shan-cil and to the Chinese Customs, etc., as tang question, which is now pending the case may be. Regarding this, there is between Chinn and Japan, China has in- no necessity for any "special. arrange- deed been most desirous of an early ment and settlement for "the restitution of her 2overeign rights and territory. The reason why China has not until now, been The quantion of the withdrawal of able to commence Begotiations with Japan Japanese troops from the Province of is that the bases upon which Japan Shantung bears no connection with the claims to negotiate are all of nature retrocession of the Kiaochou leased terri- either highly objectionable to the Chinere tory; and the Chinese Government hai. Government and the Chinese people, or repeatedly urged for its actual exeợu- sach to which they have never given their tion. It is only proper that the entire recognition. Furthermore in regard to Japanese army of occupation should now the Shantung question, although Japan be immediately evacuated. As to the has made many vague declarations she policing of the Kiaochou Tainan Bail- bae in fact budd no plan which is funda-way, China will immediately send a suit- mentally acceptable. Therefore, the case able force of Chinese Eailway Police to has been pending for many years, much take over these duties. to the surprise of China.
WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS,
CHINA RESERVES RIGHT TO SEEK SOLUTION
OF QUESTION,
On September 7th Japan submitted certain proposals. for the readjustment of the Shantung question in the form of
The foregoing statement gives only the a memorandum, together with a verbal noin points which are upsatisfactory and statement by the Japanese Minister to concerning which the Chinese Government the effect that in view of the great prin feels it absolutely necessary to make 4 riple of Sino-Japanese friendship, Japan clear declaration. Further, in view of had decided upon this lair and just plan the marked difference of opinion between as a final concession, etcetera. After the two countries and apprehending that careful consideration the Chinese Govern- the case might long remain unsettled, ment feels that much in Japan's new China reserves the right to herself to proposals is still incompatible with the sech a solution of the question whenever repeated declaration of the Chinese Gor- suitable occasion presents itself.-- ernment, with the hope and expectations Benter, a of the Chinese people and with the prio ciples laid down in Treaties between China and the foreign Powers. It those proposals are to be considered the final concession on the part of Japan, they surely fall short in proving the sincerity of Japan's desire to settle the question. †Für instance
UNCONDITIONAL RETURN OF KILOCHOW DAY WANTED-
AMERICA AND JAPAN. SPEECH BY GENERAL LEONARD WOOD.
ALL WAR TALK NONSENSE." Major-General Wood who has just been inaugurated Governor-General of the Philippine Islands made a happy address recently before the members of the Japan- America Society at the Bankers' Club, Tekyo, at a banquet at which he and Mr. W. Cameron Forbes were the special All such loose and foolish talk is nonsense he declared, a vigorous sentiment that was loudly cheered.
1.-The lease of Kinochow Bay expired immediately on China's declaration of war with Germany. Now that Japan is only in military occupation of the leased territory, the latter should be entirely returned to China without conditions. There can be no question of any lease-guests of honour. hold
NO NECESSITY FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF FOREIGN SETTLEMENT.
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There is not a single issue between the two nations, he declared,, that furnishes
y justification whatever for the sugges tion that the two nations which fought side by side in the great war for humanity should now turn against and fight each other.
BANNERS.
2. As to the opening of Kinochow Bay as a commercial port for the convenicice of trade and residence of the nationals of all friendly Powers China has already, on previous occasions, communicated her intention to do so to the Powers, and
I think that I know the American there can be no necessity for the ostab lishment of any foreign settlement. people well, declared the speaker, “and Again, agricultural pursuita concern the know that on their part there is no vital existence of the people of this desire and no intention to dwell in any country and according to the usual prac.but the most friendly relations with their
neighbours of Japan. tice in many countries no foreigners are
THE ENTWINED permitted to engage in them. The vested rights of foreigners obtained through "The two flags which you see together legitimate processes under the German around these walls, the flags of Japan regime shall, of course, be respected, but and America, stood side by side in the those obtained by force and compulsion Great War, in the battle for fair dealing during the period of Japanese military between nations and for respect for the They are occupation and against law and treaties rights of smaller peoples.
in no wise be recognised. And going to stand together always. on the again, although this same article, in ad-side of right. Loose, idle reports, tele- vocating the opening of cities and towns graphed from one country to the other of Shantung e commercial ports, agrees by irresponsible persons, have beer with Ching's intention and desire of largely responsible for this talk of developing commerce, the opening of such strained relations. But our relations aro places should, nevertheless, be left to not straired and they are going always China's own judgment and selection in to be good.
can
BHANTUNG BAILwar should be GIVER- TO CHINA.
accordance with circumstances. As to We want to build up our träle and. the regulations governing the opening of commerce with the rest of the world, büt such places, Ching will undoubtedly bear we welcome every opportunity for open. in mind the object of affording facilities and fair competition. We are sure that to international trade and formulate that is all that your people ask, too. In them according to established precedents these days following the World War we of self-opened ports, and sees, therefore, are all facing strenuous competition. no necessity in this matter for any pre-We must look to our commercial laurels. vious negotiations
But there is room enough for all, markets enough for each of us to win his fair- share by fair and honourable competition. NO GREAT 189UER NOW. 3-The joint operation of the Shan- "It would be a terrible reflection on tung Railway (that is, the Kiaachow. modern civilization if two great peoples Tainen line) by China and Jupan is like Japan and the United States could. objected to by the entire Chinese people not get together around the conference It-is-because-in-all-countries there ought board and settle all or nearly all their. to be a unified system for railways, and difficulties. We cannot hide the fact, of joint operating destroys unity of railway course, that great issues may arise that razoagement and impairs the rights of will challenge all our will and diplomacy sovereignty. And, in view of the evils of to solve. But there is nothing in the pre- the previous cases of joint operation and sent zitnation between Japan and America the impossibility of correcting them, that justies even the suspicion of such Chius can now no longer recognise it as an issue."
a matter of principle. The whole line of the Shantung Railway, together with the right of control and management thereof,
should be completely handed over to The total number of war medals issued China, and, after a just valuation of its from July 24th, 1918, to September: 5th, capital and properties, one-half of the 1921, is 7,119,600, made up as follows whole value of the line shall be paid by 1914 Star 348,000, 1814-16 Star 1,530,600, China within a Axed period, As to the British War. Medal 2,847,000, Victory mires appurtenent to the Shantung Rail Medal 2,343,000 way which were already operated by the Germans, their plan of operation shall be fixed in accordance with Chinese Mining
CHEFOO-WBIJISIEN RAILWAY:
EYE COMFORT
means better health and better results b. With reference to the construction from your work, and if your eyes require of the extensions of the Shantung Rail-
way, that is the Tainan-Shuntch and glasses you have cereful and expert Kiacchow-Hauchow lines, China will, as examination in fitting the proper correc a matter of course, negotiate with inter- tion. Eye comfort requires also just ab national financial bodies. As to the
Chefoo-Weibsien Railway, it is entirely expert care in the manufacture and different case and cannot be discussed adjustment of your glasses. You will in the same category.
And it worth while to consult a reliable
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6-The Customs House at Tsingtao was formerly situated in a leased territory over ten years experienco in the Colony, and the system of administration differed You will find no better equipment say slightly from others. When the leased where than in the office and factory of territory is restored the Customs House The Hongkong Optical Co., successors there should be placed under the com
plete control and management of the Clark & Co., Manufacturing and Re Chinese Covernment and should not be fracting Opticians, located in 53) Quee different from the other Customs Houbos
Boad Central—ADYT; Lin its system of administration:
to
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