the members of the Commission of of those standing in the front Commission, Soon, Mi Mayor of Mar, 14, The Japanese Government to-day ceived an official note from the Government of the new state of Manchukuo formally requesting recognition and the establishment of, diplomatic relations, The note, which bore the signature of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Manchukuo, read as follows: have the honour to inform your Government that on Mar. 1 Mukden (Fengtien), Kirin, Heilungkiang and, Achol special districts and Manchu-via established an independent Gov-{green and sensed lations wih Government in "well" aware, "the nese Republic: As your
former military regime under Gen. Chang Bench-liang devoted it~ self to its own profit and neglected the welfare of the people, 'Furthermore, its anti-foreign policy resulted in embarrassing diplomatic relations with the foreign Powers." 'Taking advantage of the downfall of the 1 military government, our'
wnchurian people have established a new state and wish to commence diplomatic relations with Japan under the following principles.
(1) The new Government repects official treaties and will work with sincerety for the promotion of international peace, (2) In accordance with international law and international, usage¥, the new Government respects international justice.
(3) The new Government sumes and will carry out all duties of the Chinese Republic under treaties with foreign countries, (4) The new Government doos not infringe upon the earned vights of foreigners in its territory and protects their liver and property (5) The new Government welcomes the entry and residence of} foreigners to this state and treats them on terms of equi (6) Tt promotes foreign trade and expects to contribute. towards world economic development, (7) 'The new Government' adopts and affirms the "Open Door" policy for the economic activities of alli foreigners in Manchukuo."
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.