"Upon the receipt of information from its secret agents in China that there are exciting rumours in. this country about possible political changes, Russia: stiffens its attitude. Russia "hopes that if unexpected political' developments take pi here, she can make better me the negotiations. In this. the Soviet Government is mistaken, In spite of the exciting rumours emanating from reactionary. quarters, the Central Government re mains stable and strong. A circular telegram has been issued by the Central Executive Committee of the. Kuomintang instructing the various local authorities rigorously, suppress all reactionary—propaganda, "China will retain a. firm stand in its, negotiations with Russia. Its attitude will not-be affected by the apparent: lack of sincerity on the part of' the Soviet delegation. While we wish to settle yield to any aggressive methods that may be adopted by the Soviet Government: in our negotiations Reuter,
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