The removal of the consulntesgeneral from Mukden to Hsingking will fo a certain extent improve mat ters, but unless recognition is given, the standing of these consuls is that of private individuals only, and therefore "not of much assistance In securing Government contracts, mining concessions or special privileges. Trade marks are already being re istered by firms of all nationalities, Dut to obtain redress in the event of these being copied, there should be diplomatic. channels through which this can be done.
At the present moment any national ofthe above three nations who resides fr carries on business in. Manchoukuo, Is considered as in China In all dealings with his consulate, but is tu Manchoukuo as regards police regul jtlons. The visa to China is of value in Manchoukuo, and though consuls cannot oMlally recognize the Manchoukuo regulations regarding visas and passports, they cannot com~ pel the local authorities to. accept their views on the subject.
To remove the consulates to Hsinking is a move in the right direction and promptly must lead to better and loser relations between the foreign powers and the Empire.
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