New-York tribune., 1921-12-29

Matveev gent a mission to the confer
ence and Chita's claims were included
in the agenda.
Japans avowed intention to with
draw her troops, announced by M. Hani-
hara, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs,
seems to assure speedy completion OF
that part Of the conferences task.
The alleged demands which Japan
WAS said to have served on the Far
East Republic were that Japanese sub
jects be given equal rights with citi-
zens of the republic. including the
right to own land, that all laws limit
ing the right of Japanese subjects be an
nulled, that the Notifications of Vladi~
vostok be destroyed and that Japan be
permitted to maintain military guards
in the republic. These demands were
said to have been delivered to the Chita
delegates who are attending confer
ence with Japanese officials at Dairen,
Manchuria.
According to the Chita delegates, the
Dairen conference was arranged with 81
view Of settling the issues before they
could be brought UP at Washington
1t was said Japan was seeking conces
sions which would plant her econoD, {
and administrative control permanent
in the Chita republic.
when the conference reaches the
Siberian question, which may be within
a week, it will be found that Japan has
made no such demands" said Mr.. Eani-
hara tonight.
"We desire no privileges in Siberia
troops are being held there now merely
in the interest of peace. We are ready
and eager to withdraw them al the
earliest possible moment. Our desire
is to hold friendly relations with Chita
and our hope is for her prosperity. But
we insist that the japanese civilians
in Vladivostok, who number more than
5000, shall have visible evidence of
protection. Further, we must have
guarantees that the republic will not
pour Bolshevik propaganda into Corea.
Part Of the northeastern border Of
Corea borders on Chita."
Coreans Agitate independence
Mr.. Hanihara's desire to safeguard
Corea against radicalism is explained
by the fact that this province of Japan,
which only few years ago was an
independent kingdom, has we'll de-
fined independence movement on foot.
The Corean Independents have a mis-
sion in Washington clamoring to be
heard by the conference.
Alexander A. Yazikoff, chairman of
the Chita delegation, disavowed any
intention on the part of his government
to aid the Corean revolters. He like
wise disclaimed that the Chita govern
ment was Boishevik. eve have friend
ly relations with the Moscow govern
ment, but we are absolutely independ-
ent of them" said Mr.. Yazikoff "Our
aim is to establish model republic in
the Orient. Other peoples may follow
our example if they like, but we shall
not influence them"
No foreign power has yet recognized
the Chita republic.
Fear that the Chinese delegates will
accept compromise in their direct ne
gotiations with Japan over the Shan
tung controversy prompted organiza-
tions from all parts of China to-day to
present demand that the negotiations
be broken off and that the conference
be asked to intervene. Some of those
who Joined the protest were citizens of
Shantung Province.
No indication was given to-day as to
when the negotiations would be re-
sumed. The Japanese delegates said
they We're still awaiting instructions
from Toxic.