In these circumstances, the Na-! tionalist Government cannot refrain from communicating to the Imperial 'Japanese Government its grave con cern at the reports which are now' current and to inquire whether there is any foundation for them. The Nationalist flag now fies in 16 out, lof the 22 provinces of China. It 1s obvious that nov agreement conclude with a military chieftain who claims control over only six—and uetually exercises control over lees than six—provinees, un ever be recognized by the Chinese people. The new policy of the Imperial Japanese Gov ernment regarding Manchuria and Mongolia would create, in effect, "Aalwace-Lorraine" problem in the Far East which would sooner or Inter jeopardize the peace of the world, It is, therefore, the duty of the Nationalist Government, confidently ye the unanimous opinion of the people of all Chin ty protest energetically against consummation of any such arrange-monts which, as reported, the Imperial Japanese Government has in' contemplation and solemnly to the Government and people of Japan of the consequences.
The Sovereignty of China the interests of mutual understanding and good-will between the two countries, T shall be hapry to receive. a definite axsuranee from your Government that the reports referred to above entirely mroundiess, that the Imperial an comprised in the "Twenty-one Demands," and that it in no wise secks to depart from the policy of respect for the sovereignty, independence and tery torial and administrative into of China, With Tenewed assurances, ete, (Signed) Wa Chao-cha Such a policy on the part of the Japanese Government, if correctly Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanking, Oct. 1, 1927—Kuo Min,
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