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nina was to form background for
lrther proceedings in dealing with
ne details of the various matters set
ut in the Chinese 10 points and other
pen issues.
So far, it was said, there has been
0 attempt to deal with details. There
ave been conversations between indi
idual delegates and these subjects
nd spokesman for the various dele
ates have not hesitated to make the
ress pretty well acquainted with their
wn views, but the conference itself
as said to have confined the discus
lons to the Root resolutions, in con-
eetion with the cooperating sections
the Chinese 10 points.
There has been a deliberate purpose
the part Of the Americans in adopt
Ig this method, which in a way con-
situtes a precedent in international
difference The design is said to have
cen to bind In the most solemn man
er each of the nations represented in
ae conference to the observance of
ach of these four points. Then when
ae time comes for consideration of
etails. they will be classified and dis
assed under the appropriate headings
nd 1t is calculated that in the end
here will be no escape from the ap-
lication of the broad principle nor OPP
Drtunity for misunderstanding or dou-
le constructions.
international supervision of Chinese
astoms must continue on the present
Rsis for the present, according to the
american point OF view, notwithstand-
liz the aspirations Of the Chinese.
here are many reasons regarded as
aund by the American delegates for
olding to this view, not the least Of
hich is doubt as to the power of the
resent Picking authorities to carry out
ny Of their large engagements until
,nditions are more stable.
Continuance of international super
tsion of Chinese customs, finances and
rem railroads is not regarded by the
merican delegation as in any sense
consistent with the declarations in
le Root resolutions in favor OF the
aintenance of Chinese integrity and
dependence. Other independent ma
ons frequently have entered into con-
actual or treaty relations with other
Dvernments or private agencies for
he supervision Of public works and
rem Of many functions of government
1t is held that as a sovereign nation
nina now has the same power to en-
II into such arrangements in the fu-
ire. having exercised that power
eely in the past.
This conception of the proper solution
the problem naturally implies the
aiming of number of treaties to carry
1t the conclusions Of the conference. 1t
pointed out that China, already is
arty to something like a score of trea-
es dealing with customs, dues and like
Ibiects. and many OF these are dis
milar. AS only nine nations are repre-
lnted in the Washington conference, it
flows that 1t will be necessary to SCI
ire the adhesion OF the other nations
aving business relations with China to
tier into such treaty or treaties as re-
1T from the negotiations here.
The attitude OF the American govern
ent toward extra territoriality, as il
ould be setforth at tomorrow's meeting
the Far East committee, is said to be
lat the United States is ready to give
, her extra territorial rights as soon as
le Chinese are able to administer JUS
&c competently in fun protection of the
ghts of American citizens. Analogous !
reat Britain, France and several of the
her nations. and tonight a more de-
lied outline OF the Japanese view was
AIDE available from authoritative
urces.
The proposal 10 abolish the extra ter
toriai rights. it was said, arouses sym |
lthetic interest among the Japanese
sople. who themselves existed for time
ader Hpreign consular jurisdictions.
lpan was said 70 favor in principle the
rmplete lifting of the system OF foreign
dhunals in China, but was doubtful
neither China Immediately could appoint
own judges for civil and criminal
lurts for the trying OF cases involving |
reigners.
II was frankly conceded by Japanese
at extra territoriality is distinctly dis
ivantageous to China because in sub
ance Ii is a violation OF their terri |
rial integrity, and constitutes in a sense
kind Of humiliation. Again it means
al Chinese sometimes are forced to
elk justice from courts and under laws
hich are foreign to them. and which
ten do not fulfH the Chinese concep- |
on Of Justice A stIll further objec-
on to the system is that it's privileges |
e claimed by Chinese who have come
iek from Korea or Formosa into Man |
niria and claim Chinese citizenship.
The same is true. it is alleged, with |
ference to many Chinese who were
srn in the Philippine Islands or the
nited States or in French Indo-China |
50 who later emigrate 10 China. Their |
aim Of immunity on tha gr~und that
ey are Japanese, American or French /
tizens Is regarded by Chinese as en-
trrassing because It may lead 30 for
en- charges that their nationals have
II been adequately protected.
The main disadvantage to Foreigners OF |
stra territoriality was described as be- |
z that so long as Il is observed il ar |
sars impossible for the Chinese govern /
ent to open UP the interior OF the |
,untry to foreign trade and Industry. |
his throwing open OF the great internal |
stricts Of China is said to be earnestly /
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