The following is a translation from a Chinese translation Japanese press report with regard to the terms under which Japan will negotiate at the Tariff Conference. This report was circulated also by the Kuo Wen News Agency.
Japan's basis for negotiations at the Tariff Conference was decided Cabinet meeting on October 7 finally determined on October The Principal Aim A, Japan's aims at the Tariff Conference are:
1, The Imperial Japanese Government will by. the decisions and spirit of the Washing. ton Conference.
2 As the purpose of the Conference is to settle the Chinese Tariff problem, the Japanese Government regards it as a first object to render financial assi tance to Chin '2. Although difference of opinion among the Powers invited to this conference are bound to arise, the! Japanese Government will do everything possible to ce-operate with the Powers within the limitations of its. programme 4. For its own protection, the Japanese Government requires a definite and Just agenda, in which its position cannot be sacrificed at the conference.
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