Interviewed ding the Chinchow quezon, Reuter to
Government declared that te pret ini spokesman of the
ial government. at Chinchow must be preserved in its entirety all costs and-could not be withdrawn for the prosstire of Japan's armed force," have descended from its origin of Nations appony to
attempts to arrive at some com: Promise measure to an attitude of complete submission to Japan"
The spokesman then said?" League of Nations. has not only failed to support China's policy of peace und moderation, but has been completely subdued by the continued pressure exerted by Japan, aspect ly regarding Chinchow. Since the latter part of September the League of Nations as a champion of justice and peace cannot be. seen'
"Chinchow, from the viewpoint of China's. territorial sovereignty, re: 1] presents more the what i indicat!
in its ordinary aspect. Tt carmot viewed as an ordinary city and as a place Where a certain number ps and police are stationed? it stands for something far mo sucred, "Upon the occupation of Mukdd by Japanese troops Chinchow became the temporary seat of the provincial government of Liaoning (Fengtien). Te has become the lawful centre the administrative activities of, the entire province. The Chinese Govt ernment ig firm in its determination Ghat no part of its territory shall Hsueh -Hlang repeatedly me given up. Marshal Chang
structed the local authorities Ghinchow to remain at their posts in any circumstances, Japa in order to complete its armed cecupe: ton of Manchuria, concentrated het forees for an attack on' Chinchow! The National Government has rived at the following decisions:
""L "Without proper and adequate guarantees from. the League. of Nations and neutral. Powers, the Chinese Government cannot. wecopt any suggestion In' regard. to. establishment of a neutral 2
"2. The provincial government.) ome: at Chinchow snust be Preserved in. i\s entirety and. shall not by withdeayn "5." Tu ease Chinchow is attacked, guy ireumstances, by armed forees, the Chinese troops.
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