Chungking, Oct. 30.
Chinese circles here are displaying lively interest in reports that conversations between Japan and the United States and Japan and Great Britain, are to open shortly. The Chinese press this morning comments lengthily on the reported talks, dwelling on their significance and speculating on their probable outcome.
"Under the title "American-Japanese Diplomatic Battle," the "Sao Tang organ of the Chinese army, alleges that Tokyo is at present adopting "tactics of threats as well as of bargaining."
"Tokyo has hinted at the reopening of the Yangtze River to foreign shipping," the journal declares, "but the United States' policy of the open door' and Japan's 'New Order in East Asia' cannot be reconciled to each other."
"The paper expresses confidence that in the negotiations, the United States will adhere to the basic principles of the Nine Power Treaty, which, inter alia, stipulates:—1. Respect for China's independence and territorial sovereignty; 2. Ample opportunity for China to establish a strong central government; 3. Preserve equal opportunity for trade by foreign Powers in China; and, (Contimued on page 8, col 4)
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