Moscow, Nov. 21.
Despite the detailed' statement given by Tass on October 31, concerning the actual position of negotiations for the sale of the Chinese Eastern Railway, incorrect information is said to be stilt current tu the Japanese and Manchurian press regarding the progress of the negotiations.
It appears that, with regard to a number of conditions of sale, the Japanese shows great infexibility and lack of desire to meet certain natural demands of the Soviet. This refers to the desire of the USSR. to obtain guarantees for the payment of the purchase price, which is proposed in the form of Manchoukuo obligations guaranteed by Japan. Unfortunately, Japan has not changed her position concerning this question since the publication of the October 31 report.
Against Soviet contentions of a purely business nature, the Japanese advance the principle of "trust" for Manchoukuo and a promise "mediate" in case of difficulties aris ing in connection with Manchoukuo payments, Moreover, the Japanese and particularly the Japan-Manchurfan press, are attempting to represent the Soviet demand as an expression of mistrust and almost as an insult to Manchoukuo and Japan.
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