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THE CHINA MAIL.

International Jurisconsults held last the conclusion of the present agree Republic. Chita was chosen for the

The plan is ment. year at the Hague. now being submitted to the several That this agreement of alliance various political bodies were relegated. seat of central government, and the Governments for approval, and the has largely and distinctly contributed to the position of local autonomy. It Court is expected to be established at to the peace, stability and welfare of was also decided that a Constitutional no distant date. The passing of this the entire Far East is fully realized Assembly should be held on 25th resolution is the most important of by both nations, and not only is a January. As a result of this amalga the results achieved at the first continuance and preservation of themation the Provisional Government session of the League Assembly, wholesome spirit of this Alliance for at Vladivostok turned its authority That international conficis should to a long time to come desired by the over to the Central Government as great a degree as possible be most thoughtful of the two peoples, about the middle of last December settled by peaceful means is, of but it is, I am sure, in perfect harmony The Government of the Far Eastern course, highly desirable, and the with the high ideals of the League of decision to establish as International Nations. Court for that end is most welcome.

Republic claims to stand for anti- communistic democracy and has de- Concerning the organization of the clxred itself in favour of friendly Questions of amending the League New Consortium, looking to financial relationship with foreign countries, Covenant, of economic blockade as a aid to China, I had the privilege at especially with its near neighbours principal means of punishment by the the last session to state before you What the new Government may do League, and of mandates to be exer- how a clear understanding was in practice is for the future to reveal cised on behalf of the League, have reached between the respective bank- The political stability of Russia in each been assigned to expert coming groups and Governments coo general is earnestly hoped for by missions which have been appointed cerned, and how the new organization Japan as her good neighbour. It is as auxiliary organs of the League was fast taking shape. Last October the keenest desire of the Japanese Council. The field of activities of representatives of various banking Government that this troubled area: the League will thus gradually be groups, met in conference at New should be unified on a sound basis. enlarged with time.

York. signed the final agreement and be restored to complete order.

Before passing on to another and discussed the policy of the The historic good relationship be

national co-operation, is quite con sistent with the policy followed throughout by Japan, and that it is her intention, as one of the fire great nations, invariably 'to make endeavours in hearty co-operation with other powers, for attainment of that lofty aim of the League.

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theme. I may be permitted to state į that the aim of the League of world Practice, thus bringing to com-needs no reiteration at this time of peace and the promoting of interpletion the organization. of the day. The relations between the two Consortium. While the activities nations, however, have to-day greatly necessarily increased, both in closeness and im- dependent upon negotiation and coportance from a political, econo self and the Chinese Government, it of view. It is true that this friendly operation between the organization mic, social and various other points may not be out of place now that the relationship is not without occa- Consortium has been completed to sional mingling of unpleasant- make a remark on its mission. The ness; that is almost inevitable in the object of the Consortium is purely complexity of international relations. The next question of the mandate ecocomics in other words what it But I am firely of opinion that fun- calls for few words. Under the aims at is to assist and facilitate the damentally relations between Japan Peace Treaty, which is based on the economic development of China and and Amerise are as cordial as ever, principle of non-anhexation, the thereby to contribute to the happiness and that there are no insurmountable former German possessions in Africa and interest of the Chinese people on obstacles, such as might disturb the WINTER and the South Pacific, together with one hand and to afford equal opport basic factors which govern the territories in Aria, which be unity for the private enterprise of relationship. Moreover, I am happy STOCKTAKING longed to the former Turkish Empire, nations concerned on the other. have been placed under administra-

to notice that in recent years popular At a time when the Powers inter- understanding between tion by mandate. So far as formerested are thus joining their hands to peoples has been greatly helped by

the German possessions are concerned, promote the welfare of the Chinese dose and frequent contact of influen mandatories and their assigned ter people by avoiding needless comtial men of both countries. I desire ritories were decided upon at the petition among themselves, and by to express my appreciation of the Supreme Council of May 7, last year, further strengthening their friend valuable efforts of these people, On that occasion the whole group ship and concert, it is a matter to be which I hope will not be allowed to On July 10th, 1920, when the of former German islands lying north deeply deplored, especially by Japan slacken in future. German Treaty took effect, the of the equator was assigned to the who, as her neighbour is peculiarly League had a membership of forty administration of Japan as a manda- interested, that the complete and fortunate event which has occurred I have to dwell here, on an un- seven States, representing three tory. When, at a later date, terms peaceful unification of China is not in our relations with the United fourths of the world's population, and formulas of the mandates came yet in sight. Last summer when States. Last November at the general Now that Austria and Balgaria have up for determination, difference of the political situation in China election of the United States, the been admitted into the League, even views arose between the Japanese began to give signs of further State of California passed through if we temporarily abandon the hope and British Governments on the comcomplication, By courtesy of the Japanese of Russia, which is still in a chaotic struction of the Treaty stipulation things came to such a pass that contents of the law are now generally. and Later when the initiative Alien Land Law. The Consul-General we are enabled to condition, coming in, it is sincerely relating to the terms and formulae of the northern give the text of an address to the to be hoped that Germany, if the mandate over former German came involved in armed conflicts, tion here. In a word the new land part of China be known and may need no explana- Diet delivered at the end of last her willingness to fulfil international Colonies lying south of the equator the Japanese Government, besides law is the cognate law of 1913 made week by the Premier, Mr. K. Hara obligations, especially those entailed Agreement could not be reached for early warning their officials and more drastic and severe. That it "It need hardly be said that con- by the Peace Treaty, is generally a long time. A frank exchange nationals in China to refrain from is aimed at Japanese and is un sequent upon the Peace Conference recognised, may before long be given of views, however, between the any acts or activities that might be fast and discriminatory, cannot be of 1919, the responsibilities of our admittance likewise. In this commec Japanese and British representa- regarded as taking part in political denied. country have greatly increased as tion the Japanese Government, in tires who attended the first session strife, published a declaration on Japanese Government expressed at The regret which the regards its contribution to the peace common with the Allied Govern of the League Assembly happily, their police of scrupulous impartiality the legislation of 1913, is, therefore, ments, very keenly desire that for the resalted in a composition of difference. and their attitude of strict fairness. still more keenly entertained by them "Accordingly united efforts of the peace of the world and the general While agreeing to the terms of the The situation in China is now at whole nation are more than ever welfare of humanity, the United States mardate of "C" class as proposed turning point, and the awakening of of land law, however, is not one of required for the growth of the nation will see its way clear to join its efforts by Great Britam, the Japanese the people is indeed worthy of note to-day or yesterday. It has a long al resources and enhancement of the with other nations for the realization Government came to a full ender That the path of Chinx is beset history and complex and delicate national prestiges And inasmuch as of the lofty aim of the League. standing with the British Government with difficulties should command bearings. It is impossible to solve it is an undeniable fact that the ex- Although the efforts of the that Japan should make a declara- the deep sympathy of the people the problem from the standpoint of ternal development of the country | League for the past twelve tion to the effect that the acquired and Government of Japan, while one side alone. Principally for these depends upon the growth of the months have mainly been devoted rights of Japan in the former German China's development is a thing reasons the difficulty arising between national strength, the Government to the perfecting of its organiza Colonies, south of the equator, should very eagerly hoped for by Japan Japan and America from the legia- conducting affairs of State in tion and strengthening of its founda- be fully respected, and that their agree which stands in such close relation lation of 1913 has remained un- accordance with this principle, so far tion, it has also exerted itself for the ment to terms of mandate over these ship with her. Not only for China's settled to this day. In dealing la the circumstances and finances of enforcement of the Peace Treaty and islands should not be taken to signify sake alone but for the general wel with the matter, therefore, the the country permit. As to foreign for international finance, economics, acquiescence on the part of Japan fare and peace of the world, it is Japanese Government have from relations of the country, I am happy labour, communications, sanitation, in any, discriminatory and unfavour devoutly to be desired that China the outset exercised the closest care. to say that we are on good terms statistics, and like cultural works. able treatment of her nationals in should speedily recover peace and Not only antecedent to the passage with all foreign countries. True The League is as yet at an initial the said islands. Accordingly when unity. that there are now, as at other times, stage in development, and, moreover, the terms of the "C" class mandate

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Those who are supporting the Hill- tary Govern mest in its action to take over the Customs Service on February 1, again pointed out to the Canton Times the statement recently issued by the Constitutionalist authori

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THE PRESENT AGITATION.

**NOT AFRAID OF FOREIGN BOYCOTT." Says yesterday's Canton Times-

The action of the Military Govern- The leading organizations in Can- ment is justified by its rights accord- ton will soon have a mass meeting ting to the statement. The Costous demonstrate in favour of the king Service is, after all, but one of the over of the Chinese Maritime Customs government services of the country by the Military Government now and its officials, the public servants. having jurisdiction over several Con- Since the Military Government exer- stitutionalist Provinces.

some questions pending, such as the the international political situation were decided upon on the 17th Dec. I. In reviewing the conditions of and well advised steps, but recognis- Californian and Chientzo questions. has not quite regained permanent at a meeting of the League Council, the Far East and especially of ing, from the higher standpoint of In the case of the Californian ques-equilibrium since the war. It is to be the Japanese representative made a China, I deeply regret to have to Japanese-American friendship and tion, however, the authorities conexpected, therefore, that the League declaration on the lines of the above, refer to a calamitous event which with ample regard to the close and cerned, both American and Japanese, should still leave something to be des understanding and reserved for occurred at Hungchun last Octo-important relations of interest be- are now engaged in a discussion red, both in organization and work-Japan the right to resume negotia ber. On the details of the event tween the two nations, the urgency of thereof in the most friendly spirit, ing, and that each one of the members tions with the British Government and the circumstances which con- final solution of the dificulties caused the government anticipating a satis states may be dissatisfied in one concerning the treatment of Japanese strained the Japanese Government by such unfortunate and unpleasant. factory settlement.

respect or another: It is indeed subjects in the territories affected. to despatch troops, both for self-events, they caused their repre About Chientab, the question of inevitable that an international under Terms and formulae of mandates defence and for the protection of sentative to open a discussion with the despatch of our troops to that taking of the magnitude of the over former German possessions in Japanese residents, public state-the American authorities. Frank district is only a temporary measureLeague of Nations should fail to the South Pacific having now been mert was made at the time. These and free exchange of views has since demanded by necessity and self- attain perfection in a single day, but détermined, the Japanese Govern Japanese troops have proven equal been going on on the various pointe defence in the presence of disturbing all nations of the world should feel; ment are about to enter upon formal to the task expected of them, and caffing for examination and debate. conditions as evidenced in the acts it jointly incumbent upon them to control and administration in pur- the Chinese Government, on the Though it is regretted we are not yet of those cutlaws who had burnt or see to the future development and suance of the terris of mandate over other hand, actuated by a spirit of in a position to publish the results of Consulate at Hunchun and killed and eventual perfecting of the League. the group of islands assigned. I am co-operation, have been transferring these discussions, it is the sincere wounded our countrymen there. As The functions of the League are per- happy to be able to state that it is suitable contingents to Chientao for desire of the Japanese Government)... soon as order and security in that formed by a Council, Assembly, the determination of the Government the purpose of clearing the locality that a solution compatible with the district are assured, for which the Secretariat and various expert com to spare no efforts in the discharge of outlaws and guarding against honour and interests of both coun- Chinese Government is primarily missions. The Council met eleven of this noble mission of civilisation future disturbances. The Japanese tries may finally be arrived at » responsible, these troops will, of times in the course of last year at in promoting the welfare and Government, therefore, in pursuance course, be withdrawn, as announced Paris, London, Rome, San Sebastian, development of the people of these of their declaration, have decided to on the occasion of their despatch. In Brussels and Geneva. The As territories and thus fully to deserve withdraw their troops. At the fact, with the exception of small sembly was in session for a month the trust that the League members same time steps are now being taken detachments, these troops have from the fifteenth of November, last have placed in Japan.

with a view to a proper settlement already been withdrawn.

year, at Geneva, the seat of the

of this unfortunate affair. It also As to revision and renewal of the their intention to provide fully, in *Concerning other questions, the League. What is worthy of special Anglo-Japanese agreement of alliance, co-operation with Government, actuated as they are by not: is that at these sessions of the Japanese Government has been Government, for the tranquillity Messes Edwards, Williams Gabbot, Sim-

cise. absolute and exclusive control, the Chinese

It is understood that the Cantonese de facto as well as de jure, over ali “ the most sincere desire to further im- Council and Assembly, representa- giving careful consideration to the of the

Per 18. "Glanade on Saturday: will back up the Military Govern affairs, adminstrative, Bancial and prove the existing friendly relations tives of the member States have question with the yiew especially to for the

districts affected with foreign countries, are prepared invariably evinced a willingess to put its relation to the Covenant of the subjects. With Czecho-Slovak troops

ment, it foreign governments, and otherwise, in the Constitutionalise protection of Japanese Amermaa

monds, Mr. Charles and Hr interests decide, to support Peking Provinces, it is an anomaly and an to treat them equally with right and forth their efforts, for the cause of League of Nations. They entered, withdrawn

Far se Nile yesterday: Rev. J. and the South-western Customs Ser absurdity that the Chinese Maritime justice."

the League instead of confining their into a conference with the British alia, the Japanese Government,

Custors Service should function in A very lengthy address upon inter-attention to the interests of the Government, and a frank exchange consistently with their repeated de- Donsid, Me and Mrs E. Bouril MrWhen a prominent Cantonese was authority at Peking and collect from national conditions and the League individual nations they represented. of views on this matter took place, clarations, withdrew their troops Lubed is 3. P. Libor and Mrs advised of the possibility of some these provinces reverse which is these provinces under the orders of an of Nations was delivered by the It is principally due to the spirit of both in London and Tokyo. In view, from that region. In districts around broke Smith, Mr M. H. But, Mr foreign vessels declining to convey diverted to uses elsewhere malignant

John Reeves, Me & E. Wong, HE I Foreign Minister, Court Y. Uchida, concert and harmony manifested on of Article 6 of the existing agree Vladivostok, whence the menace to Benry Fearon, Mr Y. C. Lee, Mr Harry Cantonese goods from here.unsigned to the interests of the country..... which follows.

these occasions that the League now ment of the Alliance, it I desire first to dwell on questions has a fair promise of life and decided to address to the League safety of many resident Japanese had Grath, Mr and Mrs W. H. Hicces, and representing Peking, he said that sucing the efficient organization of the

was peace was still felt, and where the Schoenhaut, Mr P. T. Gibt, Mr F. Mc. and unpassed by Customs authorities "relative to the enforcement of the development,

The Military Government, recognis several Treaties of Peace.

The

in regard to the reduction of arma-effect that the Governments of Japan which is a point of strategic import-

Nationals a joint notification to the to be provided for, and in Habarovsk, Mr Maurice Adam. German, Austrian and Bulgarian ments provided for in the Peace and Great Britain had been led to

a messure would only art foreign Customs Service and the good work Treaties have all been in force for Treaty, the Military Commission of the conclusion that the Anglo-Saghalien, we had to keep sufficient

and not native trade, as the present rendered to Chim, holds the policy ance on the way to the Province of some time now. Diplomatic repre- the League, since its organization Japanese agreement of July, 1913, forces until such time as tranquility

Chinese-foreign trade is in favour of that this change of control From the sentatives have recently been ap last May, has been making investiga although in barmory-with-the-spirit was restored in these regions. As kong to Port Said: Mr and Mrs Jansen,

the breigners, as more goods are Peking authority to the Military Gov- pointed to Germany and Austria. In tions into the practical phase of the of the Covenant of the League of soon as

Pers. "Plasy."yesterday Lon Kong-coming in then are going out.

ermanent will not in the least affect resuming normal relations with these question. As a matter of principle Nations, was not entirely consistent Habarovsk began to show a degree London Mrand Mrs Carrall, Mr Para Caron simply because of her inter- vice. As the Customs revenge has Mary Camonese do not believe the present personnel acknowledging the situation around Me Brewer, Miss Brewer, Mr Barton; to that foreign countries will boycott is authority nor the rules of the set- countries, we are making efforts in disarmament is to be welcomed for with the letter of that Covenant, and of stability, we withdrew our troops as Whooler Mrs Iroland, Boy. Back. tion to replace Peking in the super been hypothecated at different times concert with the Allied Governments the general welfare of the human that they accordingly recognized the from that district in September last.

vicini, Mr B. J. Ogborns, Lient, Borwell. for the enforcement of the Peace race, and the Japanese Government principle that, if it was said the Treaty. Among countries which are paying special attention to the agreement was to be continued after

house, Mir Goldberg Lieut. B Feter, vision of the Chinese Maritime Cas for the service of various foreign have come into existence as a result question. The matter, however, bas July, 1921, it must be in a form Siberia, underwent various vicis Mr L. 3. Blackburn, Inspector Gurdas,, anyway, according to a leading interests of the creditors should be in Lieut T. C. Atkin, Mra Hook and child, tome. Canton is not afraid of a boy obligations, it is not intended that the The political situation of Eastern Me T. F. Hough, Mr J. E. L, Ballook, did not hitherto send any diplomatic { for each nation, and it is to be appre-[Notification was conveyed in a note, year, There were in existence, since R. B. Binciali, Inspector and Mrs Oran1s that Canton and other parts of the bear a proportionate “share of the of the great war, and to which we very important and complex bearings not inconsistent with the Covenant. situdes, daring the course of last half . Tundistad, Mr W. Heudatos, Mr agitur in favour of the Military any way jeopardised. The revenue agents we have decided to estab-headed that realization of this end dated July 8th, 1920. The principle last spring, four local governments rington, Mr and Ma▲, Hui, Mr Southwest may live without foreign barden which will form, as hitherto, Government action, who declares from the South-western Provinces will lish legations, in Poland,

Miss Watkins, Mike Watkins, Kiss Cod the may be found impossible unless all to guide the Japanese Government in at Vladivostok and other centres. Norenzen, Bar, B. G. Parsons, Rey, and products coming in. Greece Minister having recently been nations act in one accord and in good revising the agreement is at present Time gradually became ripe during Mrs Fullerton, Mr Spettigue Mr and Mrs appointed to Poland. It being con- falth, sidered necessary also to have repre-

• first charge. The project of an International being paid to the articles of the these local political bodies, until in Smith; to Blagapore Mr Roger, foreign countries will close the door the subject of serious study, regard last fall for the amalgamation of Bonnard Me D. M. Mckay, Mr. Als man cannot conceive that sentatives in Czecho-Slovachia and Court of Justice was resolved upon League Covenant as declared in the November last what is called the Cohan, Mr Kalks Mr Krigten, Mr Me- of the South-west or blockade Cin- The as. Agamamon (Blue Fannat Rumania, expenditures needed for both by the Council and Assembly, joint notification and to many im Amalgamation Assembly was held at Laren, Mr. and Mrs Ingram, Mn : A. ron, in view of the fact that foreign-Line) from New York, left Shanghai on that purpose have been inserted in chiefly on the basis of the original portant changes which have taken China. This Assembly declared the und Mira W--Chathman, Mr and Mrs have for years in order to Jan 24, for Hougkong and is true. Here the Budget now submitted to your draft adopted by the Conference of place in the aspects of caffeine visce independence of the Par Exxtern Flögist, and 10 km Mid Boomer,

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Arin. Mis &. B. Reynolds Miss A the Military Government demands. from Trans Baik 8. Flacks, Miss C. T. Tarswall, Mrs La Vice in their refuse to comply with

DEPARTURES.