Jarranged an interview with Mr. Kawagoe, during which Gen, Chang first lodged a protest with Mr. kawagoe on the landing of Japanese bluejackets in Tsingtao and their subsequent raiding of Kuomintang offices, then reported on the facts ithered by Investigation on the Sui-{Yuan situation, with the request that the Japanese Government promptly suppress the participation of Japanese military and civilians in the Suiyuan affair. "Thereupon, Mr. Kawagoe, in referring to the various points inthe Sino-Japanese negotiations, read a previously prepared "memorandum, Gen. Chang Chun declared that what relaied to the negotiations should be discussed at a later interview, as a result of which the interview way concluded. As to the memorandum read by Mr, Kawajoe, it recounted the past proceedings of the negotia tions, but it wa not an accurate rec ord, " which fact was immediately pointed out by the Waichigopu in a etter addressed to the Japanese Embassy. This was, in brief, what had transpired at the meetings between Gen. Chang Chun and Mr. Kawagoe since the middle of September, subsequent to the. Chengtu in-
"It is our sincere hope that the present obstacles in the way of the Sino-Japanese negotiations may soon bbe removed, so that all the problems may find a'rational solution through proper channels in a calm and friendly atmosphere. Gen, Chang entortains the utmost admiration for the sincere efforts of Mr. Kawagoe in the interest of Sino-Japanese relationship, and hopes that, within the shortest [possible period, obstacles may be removed and progress may be made through Mr, Kawagoe's efforts."
The Rejected Memorandus The circusnstances: leading to the refusal of Gen, Chang Chun to accept the "aide-memoirs from Mr. Kawagoe were revealed as a result of inquiries made by the Centyal News Agency in responsible quarters, Jeonnection with the landing of Japa nese bluejackets in Tsingtao, and their subsequent search of several offices, and. the arbitrary arrest of Chinese on December 3, it was stated, Gen. Chang invited Mr. Kawagoe to the Foreign Oflice at 7.30 o'clock that evening for an interview, during which he made a verbal protest Jagainst the unwarranted measures taken by the Japanese navy.
After promising to refer the matter to his "government, the Japanese Ambassador brought up the question of the readjustment of Sino-Japanese relations. He then produced and read Jo previously prepared memorandum, Purporting to be a record of the discussions during their previous meet Ings, and left the document with the Foreign Minister. Finding that the contents of the memorandum were quite at variance with the facts, as the document, while omitting statements which se tually hed been made, contained others which had not been made during the previous Interviews, Gen, Chang refused to accept It, Explanation Asked Pointing out certain discropencies, Gen, Chang requested the Ambassador to give an explanation. Mr. Kawagoe, however, insisted on Ieaving the document and expressed the hope that it would be kept for reference, Finding it impossible to accept 'a document which was inaccurate, the Foreign Minister was obliged to return it to the Japanese Embassy the same evening, The following morning, the Embassy again sent the document to the Walehlaopy, with the declaration that it only contained the stalement of Mr. Kawagoe and was merely intended for reference.
Upno the receipt of the aide-memo ite, the Walchinopu addressed a formal note to the Japanese Embassy, declaring that the document, not being a faithful record of past interviews, could not be regarded fs-a basis for reference, The Alleged Agreement A recent Domei report alleged that partial agreement, in principle, had been reached between Mr. Kawagoe ud Gen, Chang Chun on the follow-ug five questions:
(2) The establishment of direct air trae. between China and Japan; (2) The revision of China's import tari (8) The control by the Chinese Government of unlawful activi-nese activities The Central News Agency has been informed by unimpeachable sources fof the true attitude of the Chinese Government on these questions, as Jexpressed by the Foreign Minister during the recent Sino-Japanese negotiations, The discussions of direct China-Japan air trample were confined to the question of linking of Shanghai and Fukuoka by a civil. air line, This question was frst brought Japan even before September 1931. Last year, the Ministries Communications of Japan and China, after several discussions, reached a raft ayroement, based on the principles of equality and reciprocity. legal Flights Unfortunately, since Inst winter, Japanese aeroplanes have been fy: ing trealy over North, China without going through the legitimate procedure of obtaining the consent of the Chinese Government, Such legal ights are a violation of China's sovereignty. The Chinese 'Government maintains that, before a stop is put to these illegal' nights, it will be extremely dificult to proceed with "further discussions to link Shanghai and Fuleuoka by a civil air Tine, The Chinese Government has not modified this attitude Rovislon of China's import tariff is China's domestic affair, The tariff may be readjusted at any time, og required by national financial and commercial conditions, but, when taritt readjustment is being studied. the Chinese Government regards the' sup: pression of smuggling and freedom of the Chinese Customs Preventive Service as questions first to be con sidered, In connection with the question of suppressing unlawful activities of Koreans, it is pointed out that the Chinese' Government naturally does of like to sec illegal acts committed fon Chinese sell by nationals of whatever foreign country, but the Japanese Government should also suppress unlawful activities committed Junder its protection by Koreans, Formosans, and other subjects of Japan, japanese Advisers the question of employing Japa~ nese advisers, it is pointed out that the employment of foreign advisors by the Chinese Government depends upon the requirements of the Govern. ment and the technical ability those (0 be employed. The question of nationality does not enter. Should Sino-Japanese relations take a turn for the belter, it would not be impossible for China, on her own initiative, to employ Japanese technicians as experts, but this is not a matter which can be made the subject of a dematid by a foreign government, Referring to the question of sup-Pressing so-called anti-Japanese ac~ tivities in China, the Chinese Government has repeatedly issued orders to the people, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining friendly relations with foreign nationals. These orders have been strictly carried out by the local authorities. While the Chinese Government will continue to suppress legal nets according to law, cognize. ance must also be taken of the fact that there must be a cause that excites the sentiments of the masses, If Japan can change her policy toward China and really ce-operate with her with sincerity, then all the so-called anti-Japanese activities will complete-disappear and a sincere friendship will always exist between the two peoples—Central News.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.