A certain Maysky has recently published a book in Irkutsk under the auspices of the Bolshevik regime which is entitled "Modern Mongolia." This book contains a detailed description. of Mongolia founded on official figures collected by the author during a journey into the country in 1919-20 and then deals with the political future of Mongol-la. Since it is published with the official approval of the Reds the political views expressed must coin-tide with those held in Moscow or the book would never have seen tha light. According to this book Mongolia before considering the matter of her own autonomy must follow one of two courses, union with China or union with Russia, The author then goes on to prove that the only course which can be of advantage to Mongolia is that of union with Soviet Russia, because of existing conditions in China. He points out that China is passing through an epoch of change and is adopting instead of her ancient institutions the modern institutions of Europe. He then expresses the opinion that whatever reforms China is trying to introduce cannot be effected within less than 50 years, and that no one can look so far ahead and foresee what will be the result of political evolution in China. No one can say whether it will be a capitalistic state or whether its Government will be shaped according to modern standards, that is to say, according to Soviet standards. Ohina's reactionary tendencies do not encourage one to be optimistic. Therefore, says this author, the reunion of Mongolia with China
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