The statements here made are neces. sarily published under reserve. But the source from which we reosive the is not one that would be guilty of irresponsible statements, only designed to cause trouble.
Recently, a report has been current in Peking to the effect that the Sino-Japanese Military Compact, so hateful to the Chinese people, will shortly be abrogated. As all the Powers are keenly interested in this question, I would inform you of the true state of affairs. Both Premier Chin Yun-peng and General Chang Tsao-lin, pursuing a pro-Japanese policy, are doing their utmost to deserve the friendship of Japan. They have been discussing the terms of another secret agreement with her, by whose aid they hope to con: solidate their respective positions. The announcement to abrogate the Mulitary Pact was only made with the view of hovudwinking the people. By the terms of this new secret agreement, Japan would secure the following concession:
(1) Freedom in moving troops in Manchuria and Mongolia.
(2) Partial right over the Chinese Eastern Railway.
(3) Monopol supplying in munitions of war.
(4) Indefinite postponement of the submission of the Shantung question to the League of Nations.
Premier Chin and General Chang tele in turn obtain these bene-its:—
(1) Financial Cabinet, help to present (2) Help and support to Chang's Pan-Manchurian policy.
(3) Refusal of loans to the Southwest and the Anfuites, (4) Restriction of activities and movements of Hsu Shu-tseng.
According to the above terms, Chin and Chang would appear ready to sacrifice Manchuria and Mongolia to Japan in order to safeguard their own interests. Vu Chun-han, their delecate to Tokio. who was commissioned to negotiate this acreement, has re-norted the principal terms to Peking above outlined. A Japanese officer, who returned home snecial-Tv on this business, has confirmed these terms in a telegram addressed to Sakatani, a Japanese adviser to Premier Chin. This agreement Will be signed as soon as details have been completely arranged. The Government will see to it that the sioning will not be delayed a day longer than is necessary unless the people at once raise a very strong protest.
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