Gevelops along the lines which are designed for it, it will become increasingly impossible to regard the Eastern Province as a hiatus on the diplomatic map. 'This is clear from the position adopted with regard to postal and kindred matters. matter how unpopular the government of a stretch of territory may be with the rest' of the world economic interdependence denies the feasibility of " endeavouring to maintain a complete isolation. The inconveniences arising from attempts of this nature are more imposing than any benefits obtained. That is particularly true of a. commercial entre, such as Stanghal 0 which deprivation of speedy postal communications with Europe via the trans-Siberian railway is a matter of very serious concern. As has already been pointed out while China may Rot yet be prepared to go the whole Jength of recognition—and even to that she must ultimately proceed: the adoption of an irridentist a titude with regard to matters which not involve the step which China is not yet ready to make is to say the least of it unfortunate. China need not establish relations with the new State until she wishes, or has it forced upon her, but in the meantime the situation would be considerably bettered if under the heading of the maintenance of relations she Gecided to restore postal, through railway and customs facilities carly as possible. In any event it would have the effect of removing source of irritation.
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