The Archive · 1939

The Second Point

"The second point is anti-Comintern collaboration.

"This has repeatedly been raised by the Government of Japan during the past few years, but we suspect al that suctr collaboration would lead to interference with our military and political affairs.

"This suspicion may now be removed in view of the unequivocnt declaration to the effect that a proposed anti-Comintern pact between China and Japan will be concluded in the same spirit as similar pacts binding Japan, Germany and ional conspiracies of Communists fand for this reason a pact should for affect our relations with Soviet Russia, "Furthermore, since the Communist Party of China has already pledged itself to the cause of the "Three Peoples' Principles' it should completely abandon its parly organtation and propaganda" work, abolish its frontier' government. as Well as lls special military system, and be absolutely subject to the Tegal institutions of the Republic of Chins.

"It must be pointed out that the 'Three Peoples" Principles' are the fundamental principles. of the Chie nese Nation, and "consequently, in fulfilment of our duty to protect our country, we must automatically and positively suppress all organizations and propaganda which run counter to. them, The third point is economic cooperation.

"Likewise, this has repeatedly been proposed by the Government of Japen during the' past few years. Hitherto we have taken the view that as long as the political imbroglio Femains unsolved there can be no question of economic ce-operation.

"But the Government of Japan has row solemnly declared that it, will respect the sovereignty, administra, ive independence and' integrity China; that economically it does. not dim at exercising monopolistic con~ trol over China nor will demand that Chita restrict. the interests, of third Powers, but that it subscribes to the principle of equality in order make economic ce-operation between China and Japan a reality.

Such being the case, we should agree in principle and on this basis formulate various concrete proposals.

"After careful. deliberation T am convinced that the National Government should promptly, on the, basis fof the above three points, exchange Views with the Japanese Government order to restore peace.

It might well be recalled that the wnexe Government, in its changed its attitude og stated in its declaration of January 16.

"Therefore, if the National Government adopts the above three points as a basis of discussing, peace, the road to negotiation is open.

"the object of China's armed re. sistance Is to. secure. its national existence and independence.

Peace With Justice "tu the cours of the present wa which already has lasted more than year, great suffering has been In+ Aicted upon the country.

"If we are able to. re-establish peace in conformity with just then the existence and independence of the nation may be maintained and the aim of armed resistance Is reached.

"These three points constitute the Brinciples of pence.

"As to the terms of peace, we must take them into careful consideration In order to assure their approprintenes.

"Of special importance is the point that the withdrawal from China of the Japanese Army in its "totality must' be prompt and universal in '"Burthermore the so-called spect fied areas where Japanese troops may be stationed for a period con-Current with the contemplated anti-'Comintern pact must be restricted to the vicinity of Inner Mongolia only.

"this affects China's sovereignty end administrative independence and integrity, and only by this restric tion will China be able to carry out the work of post-war rehabilitation end "reconstruction of a modern state, "In view of our proximity, good eighbourliness "and "amicable rela tionship between China and Japan srg bu natural nnd necessary. "the present deviation from shot be a normal condition needs thorough re-investigation, and either party should try to understand its Gwn_ responsibility.

Mutual Change of Attitude "ta laying down foundations for permanent peace between the two countries, not only should China take her educational policy compatible with the principle of good cghbourliness, but it is all the more necessary that Japan should on her fort sce that her people oband their traditional attitude of contempt fand their ideas of conquest with regard to China, and instead institute 2 pro-Chinese educational policy.

"This is what we should strive for in the interest of the welfare of East Asia, At the same time, in order to secure peace and security in the Pocifie and in the world asa whole, we should also ce-operate with all Interested countries in 1 cause of promoting i friendship and mutual interests, T take this opportunity to make the above proposals and" earnestly hope for their acceptance."—Domei, Statement Denounced Hongkong, Dec. 3.

Chinese circles were unanimous pitierly attacking Mr. Wang Ching-{wel Chairman of the Central Politi-pact is to check-subversive interna- cal Council, today for his statement strain—Reuter.

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