"The authorities of the Three Eastern Provinces in onering the xareh on the Soviet Consulate at "The National Government of] China does not propose the fellowing conditions as counter-demands. But, if the Soviet Government will (1)" Release all the Chinese mer~ chants arrested and detained by the Soviet Government, except those who, being involved in law sits, are guarranieed by the Chinese Embassy or Consulates to remain Russia; and (2) Give such adequate protection and facilities the Chinese merchants in Rosia tre entitled to, then the National Government of China will be ready the appropriate time to take similar_measures towans the ax-rested Soviel agents and the cosed office buildings.
"In conciasion, the Chinese Government and people have always cherished the hope that the Soviet Goverament will, on its own scord, correct its past improper actions. As regards the present cass, we hope the Soviet Goverment will respect China's Inw and sovereignty, and refrain from submitting pro-Posals contradictory to the actual facts of the ease.
Harbin and in taking such steps already have been taken with ref cence to the Chinese Eastern Railway have put in view the prevention of sudden occurrences of incidents that are detrimental to the peace and order of the country. They are emergency measures the Gorernment has been forced to take, and the local authorities have been ex-
Wwemely careful in localizing the incident, "The National Goverament China has repeatedly received re-
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