Sino-foreign relations in genera}, extraterritoriality, the so-called unequal treaties and the Sino-Soviet conflict also figured in Dr. Yui statement. These being important matters in this part of the world, they are treated at some length, with consideration for exigencies of space.
Sino-foreign relations i Shanghai, according to Dr. Yui, have shown a "slight improvement" and this: is to be seen in the Chinese representation the Shanghai Municipal Council, as, since April 10, 1928, three Chinese har sitting on the have been committees. sake of Dr. Yui said, "this fair should be quickly followed up.
Since its' establishment on January 1, 1927, the experiences of the Provisional Court in the International Settlement in Shanghai show more and more clearly the importance and urgency of its reorganization on a strictly Chinese basis. With its lous status and its fern, it can hardly be expected to administer justice as it should Dr. Yui then referred to the Note transmitted on April 27 by Dr. CT, Wang to the Ministers of the foreign Powers whose nationals still enjoy extraterritorial rights, requesting the termination of these privileges. Some countries, he such as Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Portugal and Spain, have signed new treaties in which they have definitely pledged' themselves to relinquish extraterritoriality, "but, speaking plainly, the replies from the other countries, while recognizing the principle of abolition, politely ask for an indefinite post-Ponement, something that is proving great disappointment to the Chinese people." Dr. Yui also stated that he understands that a second Note'on this subject has been forwarded to the Powers, and he thought it would be well to remind the delegates that the "Chinese people, throughout the whole nation are absolutely determined, through peaceful-means, and within the shortest time possible to free themselves from this obsolete, unilateral system."
The Quarrel With Russia Compared with the space given Dr. Yui's statement to the alleged faults of Japan in China last" year, the Sino-Soviet conflict /was very lightly touched upon.
"The Chinese people," he "fally agree and consider it fair that both parties concerned in, an agreement should carry out not only the letter, but also the spirit of the agreement..At the same time, they insist strongly on' exer-
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