"Since the Far Eastern Republic's appeal to the world in general, and to China in particular, the negotiations have been considered official. The draft trade agreement, presented by me, is not a mere test, and although called a 'Trade agreement,' it embodies all questions of our mutual relations, particularly those respecting consular representation, navigation of the Sungari, the status of Rus-slaps in the Chinese Eastern Railway Zone in connexion with the abolition of—extraterritoriality, etc, China's attitude toward the late Constituent Assembly was most favourable, and it was repeatedly stated that the assembly was the real representative body, expressing the sentiment of the people of the Far East> "The changes in the Cabinet of China will not affect the negotiations. The conclusion of a treaty is very popular with all classes of Chinese people. Besides, the foreign policy of China will not undergo any radical change, as Dr. Yen, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, retains his office.
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