Tokyo, Oct. 16.
Soviet Russia's policy towards China stands at the cross-roads in consequence of a divergence of views between the Soviet Ambassador to China, M. Bogomolov, and the Soviet military attache, Major-General Lepin, according to the Shanghai correspondent of the "Nicht Nichi."
M. Bogomolov, the correspondent states, advocates the return of Outer Mongolia to China and the reorganization of Outer Mongolian troops as part of the Chinese Army with a view to making them join in the hostilities against Japan.
Major-General Lepin, however, the correspondent proceeds, deprecates the restitution of Outer Mongolia to China on the ground that "a frontal clash between Japan and the Soviet Union would ensue if Outer Mongolia entered the war on the side of the Chinese."
The Major-General, the correspondent declares, holds the view that Russia must avoid direct entanglement in the Sino-Japanese conflict but, instead, "must manipulate to secure international interference."
Both M. Bogomolov and Major-General Lepin are said to have submitted their views to their home government.
The correspondent attaches importance to the "new" Soviet policy towards China, which, he says, "is likely to take definite form with the ogomolov to Nanking Megnwhile, the Tsitsihar correspondent of the "Nichi Nichi" reports that the Soviet Government on September 3 mobilised one regiment of 1,500 men and ordered it to Outer 1 Mongolia, while 3,000 troops left Blagoveschensk for the same destination on September 15.—Reuter. to call as soon as possible at Room No. 219, Shanghai Municipal Council. Administration building, where arrangements may be completed through Dr. R. Pollitzer, who is helping in this work during the absence of Dr. R. C. Robertson, or are asked to write to Dr. Pollitzer.
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