The Archive · 1935

NORTH CHINA'S SEPARATION ADVISED

Major-Gen. Tada Supports Sensational Statements in Army Headquarters Pamphlet Tientsin, Sept. 25.

The creation of a new political organization in North China, politically and economically unconnected with the Central Government, was advo ted to-day by Major-Gen, Hays ads, Commander of the Japanese forees in North China, in an interview with about twenty Japanese ress representatives in' connection with the publication of a pamphlet on Japan's policy in China by the Head-Quarters of the Japanese Army in North China The seven-chapter booklet emphasized that Japan has no. territorial ambitions in China," and that any: views to the contrary run foul of the policies of the Japanese military authorities in North China. The pamphlet, however, alleged that, despite the orders' issued by 1 Central Government, following the Fecent North China controversy, antiypanese activities still continue lurider cover. These activities are said to be a manifestation of the attitude of Gen. Chiang Kai-shek and hhis faction, and it is. asserted that anti-Japanese acts are bound to recur unless Gen, Chiang and his followers are overthrown. After warning that, Japan should not be deceived by "the false attitude of Gen, Chiang and his. base on "Chinese actually faction," the pamphlet urges Japan to The publication also asserts that, tu addition to the remnants of the Kuomintang organs in North China and the Blue Shirts, ofelals in some departments of the National Government secretly are directing moves culated to prevent a Sino-Japanese xopprochement, The Ministries Industry, Railways, and Finance are named in the pamphlet as the organs harbouring these oficial, The creation of a "paradise of harmonious Sino-Japanese relations, based on the principle of "live and Jet live," in an area where such 9 alley easiest could be applied, and gradual extension to other parts -of Chit (Niwa sin ay creed. North it is stated, is an ara which] satisNes all conditions ax a testing ground, The question of whet Japan can prosper abroad or not pends upon her success in solving the north China problem.

'The booklet further emphasizes need for respecting China's independence and maintaining China's "face. Any plans involving territorial ambitions on the part of Japan are absurd, the "annexation of one country by' another only weakens the latter, idding to its financial burdens." The need for fairness in dealing with the Chinese and the replacement of the spirit of "take" by "give" also is em-political and economical ce-operation between Manchoukuo. Japan and China Positive economic ce-operation between the tree countries tu north China and Joint action In checking Communist to dist turd peace and order not only in nort Ching, but in other parts of China, 20 98 to establish lasting peace In east Asia, The "Asahi" also states that the Inow polley has been heartily endorsed by Mr, K. Takahashi, Minister of Statement to be Tasued Tokyo, Sept. 28.

Collaboration among China, Japan Jand Manchoukuo in the development of morth China will form the crux fof the statement te be issued in Jday oF two by the Japanese Government on its policies towards China, was learned to-day from authorita-_ tive sources.

'A draft statement was completed joint conference of ofclals from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Navy, Army and Finance. The final declaration, however, will not be made until the recovery of Mr. K.

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