The immediate objectives in connection with the present situation of concern to the above mentioned Asso-dations and Chambers of Commerce are:—
Retention of all rights under the Land Regulations and prevention of encroachment on and interference with the administration of the International Settlement of-Shanghai and the foreign Concessions in China, and the withdrawal of any encroachments already made.
Restoration of the Hongkew, Yangtsze-peg and Western areas to the full au-Stherity dnd control of the International Settlement as formerly exercised, Restoration of transportation facilities including railways, shipping, commercial airways. and motor highways, with "access to markets and mission centres in the Yangtze valley and other areas.
Prevention and abolition of all mono-{polies created in contravention of- the cou or say and the Open Doo Policy of equal opportunity.
Restoration of properties of their respective nationals to their rightful owners with full access to and use thereof.
Discontinuance of censorship sponsor-fed by any third "Party or other interference with mails, telegrams, capi radios, or other means of communications, Immediate return of equipment and resumption of dredging operation necessary for the maintenance of Sha hai as a port for the use of international shipping.
Insistence upon the rights of their Yegpective nationals to, pursue their legitimate interests in China on the basis of equal opportunity with the nationals of any other foreign Power.
Recognition and maintenance of the extraterritorial status of their respective nationals and their interests in accordance with treaties.
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