Evening star., 1921-11-20
JAPAN'S STAND ON CHINA
PLEASES CONFERENCE
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yention in the internal affairs of
China" he added
He expressed the opinion that all
the Washington conference could do
would be to adjust China's foreign
relations, leaving China herself to
settle her domestic problems.
The situation of Japan and her
need OF raw materials. which must
be obtained from China, was stressed
by Baron Kato. He insisted, how
ever, that Japan did not claim any
special rights and privileges and that
the Japanese would "Naefcome fair
and honest competition with all ma
tions"
Baron kato declared that japan
stood ready to act with other ma
tons on the question of the abolition
of extraterrftoriality, proposed by
the Chinese delegation.
In conclusion, the head of the
Japanese delegation expressed the
hope that the conference on the far
east would not be delayed by de
tailed examination of innumerable
minor matters" although the Japa-
nese were ready to discuss any mat
ters which the conference in its wis
dom determined to take up. -
Speaks for Belgium.
Baron de Cartier. speaking for the
Belgian delegation. said:
Il believe it advisable to briefly
point out the spirit in whicn Belgium
takes up the examination of the
questions relating to the far east.
She is happy to subscribe to the
noble sentiments that inspired the
words of the Secretary of State at
the opening session of the work of
our committee.
In so far as China is concerned.
my country has for many years
maintained important relations with
her and has been among the first to
contribute to the development of the
natural resources Of China through
the large part she has taken in the
construction of its railroad system
it has also established there indus
trial and financial enterprises of i'm
portance.
"The personal experience that I
have been able to acquire through So
journs in China during the past
twenty-five years, the evidences of
the progress that she has made dur
ing that period, the manner in which
she has been able to overcome her
internal crises, inspire me with great
confidence for, her future.
Favors Unreserved Open Door.
Belgium will take part willingly
in all the measures that this con-
ference may adopt to insure the ter
ritorial integrity Of China and to fur
nish her with the means to overcome
her present difficulties. She is con-
Of the government is the necessary
condition of all progress and of the
fruitful application Of such rules as
this conference might lay down in ac-
cord with the government Of the
Chinese republic.
Belgium will unreservedly favor
the policy of the open door. She de-
sires to see assured to the industry
and commerce of all the nations the
possibility of sharing on a footing
development Of the resources Of China
to the greatest benefit of the Chinese
people and Of all humanity.
"She has heard with satisfaction
the statement Of the representatives
country is ready to apply the policy
of commercial liberty in. all parts
OF its territory without exception.
This commercial liberty will not pro-
duce its full effect unless the ma
rights and privileges which are a nee
essary condition Of the full develop
ment Of economic interests.
For Customs Increase.
Belgium, in accord with the pow
ers concerned, Is ready to consent to
fair increase in the customs duties.
she will align hersef willingly on
the side Of the countries which are
disposed to accept the gradual aban-
donment of their rights OF jurfsdic-
tion as soon as the Chinese govern
ment shall have completed the work
that it has undertaken and shall be
in position to give assurance of the
many guarantees that the proper ad-
ministration of Justice demands"
With regard to the addT ess by Mr..
Balfour, head Of the British celega-
ton. the statement issued BY the con-
~Mr. Baifour said that he thought
1t unnecessary to sdd one word to
what had been said by his colleagues
erai order which had been raised. HIS
reason for saying this was that he
had nothing to add to the frequent
declarations Of the government he
had the honor to represent on all