Peiping. Oct. 25.
Elimination of unrest in Hopei nypossible unless the existing political system is radically reformed. Lieut.- [Col. T. Takahashi, Japanese Assistant Military Attache. said to-day upon. his return from Shanghai, where be (tended a conference of military, oval and. diplomatic officials, convoked to discuss Sino-Japanese re-
"The current north China dificulttes will be settled naturally if the Non-king Government amends its altitude towards Japan, abandoning its post letroneous policies."
He pointed out that the Centra! Government was obtaining a "clearer understanding of the special situation north china." fundamental reforms in the polities! organization.
The use of armed force in ssu pressing the opposition '0 high taxes would in no way contribute to a settlement of the question. Col, Takahashi_went on.
The Nanking Government is imposing a heavy burden on the shoulaers. of the people of north China by making the local government defray the heavy civil and military expendi tures of the district, ho concluded.
Rengo.
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