The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-03
CHINA RETERATE
REFUSAL OF JOINT
RAILWAY CONTROL
SEE Insists Kiaochau Line
Must Be Returned Un-
conditionally.

sContinnes IRON, Page Que.
Justice demanded that the railroad
be turned over to China
This was the status Of the nego-
tiations when the conference finally
was adjourned until Monday after
noon 1t is possible that the de-
velopments of today, when the
question of leaseholds in China Will
come up, may have an important
bearing on further negotiations.
Statements Given Out.
In connection with the meeting.
copies OF the statements made by
the Japanese and Chinese delegates
to Secretary Hughes and Mr.. Balfeur
at the opening OF the negotiations
were given out. They were as fol-
lows:
By Baron Kato. representing ia
pan:
We are sincerely gratihed by
the opportunity which has been ar
forded US TO meet with the repre-
sentatives Of China in an attempt
to arrive at a satisfactory au,u.r-
ment Of the shantung question. We
cannot let this occasion pass with
out expressing our deep apprecia-
tion OF the good offices Of Secretary
Hughes and Mr.. Balfour. which
have made the present meeting
possible.
1T is needless for us to assure
you that japan is eagerly looking
forward to an early settlement of
this lOnG-pendinE controversy. We
may add that it is the desire OF the
japanese people to eliminate all
cause Of misunderstanding between
China and Japan. in order that
these two neighborinC nations IN
the Far East may live in future in
perfect harmony and accord. And
We have no doubt that this senti-
ment is fully shared by our Chi
nese friends.
Deems Issue Misunderstood.
We are not unmindful Of the
difficulties with which the Chinese
government is being confronted in
entering Into direct negotiation.
on the subject We are. however
confident that, if approached from
a broader perspective. the question
should be susceptible Of a speed,
solution. The true and vital inter.
ests of the two nations are in M
way conf1ictinC
1T is unfortunate that the rea
issues involved have been yer,
largely misunderstood in the non
ular mind. The term 'Shantunt
question is itself a MISSIONER. TIL,
important points now awaiting ad
tustment relate only to the name
or restoring to China an area O
territory, less than one-nalr or
per cent Of the Shantung province
and also to the disposition of ;
railway 29O miles long, and its an
purtenant mines. formerly unde,
exclusive possession and manage
ment Of the Germans. There ia All
solutely no question of full terri
torlal sovereiCnty: that is being ex
ercised by China throughout ri,
length and breadth of the province
Careful examination Of the cor
respondence recently EXCHANGED be
tween Japan and China will SHOW
tnat the Emergencies of opinion he
TWEEN the two governments are NOR,
apparent than real. We are honefu
that this meeting will be able I,
determine in common accord the es
sentlal terms of settlement, leayins
the matters of detail or of local ma
ture for arrangement by the com
missioners of the two government,
TO be specially appointed for tina
purpose.
Minister SEES Rep,y.
BY Mr.. SEE. on behalf of the Chi
nese delegation:
. Mr. Hughes and Mr.. Balfour:
oeslre hrst of all to cypress on be
haIt OF the Chinese delegation tn,
sincere thanks and appreciation fol
the friendly and good offices tina
you two gentlemen have offered OIL
oehalf of your two countries fl
bringing about conversations AwitF
view to a fair settlement of tn,
Shantuns question. I need not ADJ
anything more to what said yes
terday at the general meeting o.
the full committee.
The Shantung question Is one OF
vital Importance to China Its i'm.
portance to China and the Difficult.
NS---ASNNCN lACEc"lIn are too
well known to all to need any re.
marks by me today 1t is uniyer.
sally admitted that the condition 4.
unsatisfactory and that an early
and speedy solution, fair and lust
and satisfactory to the desires anC
aspirations Of the Chinese people Is
necessary.
Il join with You all in the hope
that our conversations will be
fruitful of results. resulting In a
fair and just settlement.
With reference to the observation
Of Baron Kato that the Japanese
government was not unmindful OF
the difficulties which have confront
ed the Chinese government In re-
gard to the method of settling this
question, the Chinese delegation is
gratifed that these difficulties have
been perceived by the Japanese del
gation-difficulties which have
made necessary the resort to the
present procedure which. under the
good Offices of Mr.. Hughes and Mr.
Balfour in behalf Of their respec-
tive governments. has been fni-
tiated"
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