It was intimated Manchoukuo railway. Japanese adi Jchoukuo do not feel that the question of technical ownership of the Hine is of great importance since Jail' the railway is in Manchoukuo territory and must be operated in manner satisfactory to the new state which, for all practical purposes, owns a half interest in the system, 'The management question is important, however, since the present plan allowed' Russia to withdraw much of the rolling stock Jand other equipment formerly used Jon the C. E. R. into Russian territory. With" a' representative Manchoukuo "enjoying equal] voice in management of the railway, ras said, disputes can be avoid since no important action could be taken without the new state's con-
Neutral observers here believe I be gard to the Tine. past, maintained her ownership and joint management the line by force notably. in 1928} when Soviet armies invaded Man churia to compel the Chinese to acfeet Russian domination of the raillway. She now is unable to use force without risking a war with Japan and hence virtually must surrender the CER, to Manchou-Eo, the observers be
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