Changchun, Sept. 15.
At Thursday's meeting of the Changehun Conference, a _compromise was reached. The Japanese and Russians agreed to discuss a general trade agreement, the scope of which would be limited to Far Eastern questions only. They proceeded to formulate the preamble of the agreement. Views were also exchanged on the arrangements consequent on the withdrawal of the Japanese troops.
It is understood that, as soon as the above agreement is effected, another trade agreement between Japan and Soviet Russia will be di.—Reuter.
Agsstention From Hostite Action.
Changehun, Sept. 16.
At Friday's session of the Changchun Conference, both the Russian and Japanese delegates examined and agreed to the provisions of the draft agreement' concerning mutual abstention from propaganda and hostile actions, liberty of entry and travel, and assurances regarding the life and property of the subjects and citizens of both countries.—Reuter.
Murvat Comme:
Tokio, Sept. 19.
A Changchun telegram dated the isth instant states that the Russo-Japanese Conference was opened jat 4 p.m. that day and adjourned at 6.30 p.m., the gist of the conference being as follows Discussion ocewred on the agreement regarding the commercial business to be carried on by the Japanese and Russian peoples within the domains of the two countries concerned. The delegates of both countries arrived at an. agreement on items concerning the freedom of commerce and navigation is well as postal and telegraphic services between the two countries. They further discussed the revision of the Russo-Japanese convention in connexion with the fishing business. It was decided to continue the conference on the 19th at 11 a.m.
According to the Japanese delegates, the Japanese Govern ment has consented to the attendance at the conference of the delegates of the Soviet Government in the capacity of "re ference," in view of the close relations between Soviet Russia and the Far Hastern Republic, but Mr. Matsudaira, the chief of the Japanese delegates, assuming, from the beginning of the Changchun Conference, that both the Far Eastern Republic and Soviet Russia are parties to the treaties to be concluded with Japan, has up to the present carried on the negotiations. Now that telegraphic structions have been received from the Japanese Government, however, stating that Japan officially recognizes both Soviet Russia and
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