The first article of the Nine-Power Treaty, referred to by Dr. Koo in his speech, incorporates what is known as Root's four principles. It provides:
1, That the sovereignty and independence as well as the territorial and political. integrity of China should be respected:
2.—That most perfect and unrestricted opportunities should be offered China in order that she might be able to estabolish and maintain a powerful and Stable government; 3-—That effort: should be made to establish and maintain the principle of equal opportunity for commerce and in: dustry to be undertaken by people of al nationalities throughout the territory of China: and, '4—That the signatories should refrain from utilizing conditions in China to seek. special rights or interests detrimental to the interests of the subjects or citizens of other friendly nations, or from recognizing actions detrimental to the welfare of such friendly nations—Reuter
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