Shanghai, Aug. 31.
Four basic instructions for the guidance of Gen, Chiang Tso-pin in is conduct "of" Sino-Japanese re~ lotions, which were said to have been given by Gen. Chiang Kai-shek. Were published to-tny "Shanghai Mainichi." The Baper, which gave "reports reaching re-Viable quarters" as the basis of its information, said these instructions 1.—No consideration can be givea to a plan of inviting Japanese a visers, or of recognizing Manchoukuo, in view of resolutions made! in Nanking.
'2.—Propose Sino-Japanese econo-mie ce-operation, but carry on con Versations on the basis of equality and_oblaining mutual benefits.
'3.—Gen. Chiang Kai-ske) fully realize that the die-hard element Japan does not understand me. Please secure their understanding by, frequently exchanging views.
'4—Mr. "Wang Ching-wels poli cies, having been drawn up after consultation with the Japanese dip: Jomatic element, are more or less moderate—Rengo.
Dr, Koo's View Nanking, Aug. 30.
Dr. Wellington Koo, Chinese ter to France, expressed no optimism on the future of Sino-Japanese relations, when interviewed by press representatives here to-day. Dr. Koo said he is not at all certain what lies in the future in the diplomatic re-Iations between the two countries. While many important factors call for 4 policy of goodwill and ce-operation between China and Japan in their mutual dealings, such a policy arently primarily must be built upon basis of equality and reciprocity. China, for her part, since the Mfukden Outbréak in 1931, has done everything in her power fo maintain friendly relations and to avoid open conflict, with Japan, and, indeed, in so doing, she has compromised herself to a most rious extent, In such circumstances, continued Dr. Koo, it is to be hoped that Japan will look farther ahead than her immediate Interests and adopt a policy mutually beneficial in the Jong run herself and her neighbouring country. China has unlimited economic pos sibilities, and, left to herself to develop her resources, she would prove Such a boon to Japanese trade and enterprise as is not" even suspected by Japan—Central News,
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