South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-05
SUNDAY
Draft of Root Treaty E. abOdying
Integrity of China and Open Door

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON. Feb. FOLLOW
ing 81 the draft OF the treaty en-
h0dying the Root four points for
the integrity 81 China and the open
door
The United states Of America
Belgium. the British Empire. China.
France. italy Japan. the Neither
lands and Portugal:
Desiring 90 adopt a policy de-
signed % stabilize conditions in the
far east 20 safeguard the rights and
interest of China. and 20 promote
interest between China and the other
powers upon the basis Of equality OF
opportunity
Have resolved 20 conclude
treaty for that purpose and TO that
end have appointed as their respect
ire plenipoteutiaries
tHere follow the names OF the
pienipOtentiaries)
Who having com mu-icated 20
each other their full powers found
20 be In good and due form have
agreed as follows.
Article 1.-The contracting pow
ers other than China. agree
"GD.-T0 respect the sovereignty
the independence and the territor-
isl administrative integrity Of China.
C2).-To provide the fullest and
most unembarrased opportunity 20
China 20 develop and maintain for
herself an effective and stable gov
eminent.
Equal Opportunity.
"(3).-To use their influence for
the purpose or cnectually establish
ing and maiutainiag the principle
of equal opportunity for the COM
merce and industry OF all nations
throughout the territory OF China:
"(4).-To refrain from taking ad-
vantage OF conditions in China in
order 90 seek special rights or priv
ileges which would abridge the
rights OF subjects or citizens OF
friendly states. and from cOunte-
nancing action inimical 10 the Sc
curity OF such states;
Article 1.-The contracting pow
ers agree not 20 enter into any
treaty. agreement. arrangement or
understanding either with one an
other or indivi iually or collectively
with any power or powers which
would infringe %. impair the prin-
ciples stated i'm Article l.
Open Door Principle
Article with a view to apply
Ing more efectualIy the principles
of the open door or equality OF OPP
portunity in China for the trade ANA
rr-f-r- 90 d uaffrre -Cn4~a
ing powers. other than China. agree
that they viii not seek nor support
their respective nations in seeking
"(a)-Any arrangement which
might purpOrt 10 establish in favor
IF their interests any general super
i0rity Of rights with respect 20 COM
mercial or economic development in
any designated region OF China
"(b)-Any such monopoly or
preference as would deprive the ma
tionals OF any other power Of the
right OF undertaking any legitimate
trade or inquiry in China. or OF
participating with the Chinese gov
eminent. or with any local authority.
In any category OF public enterprise.
or which by it's scope. duration or
geographical extent Is calculated 20
Illustrate the practical application of
the principle OF equal opportunity.
1T is understood that the fore
going stipulations Of this article are
not TO be so construed as 10 pro-
hibit the acquisition or such prop
critics or rights as may be necessary
90 the conduct or a particular COM
mercial Industrial or financial IN
dertakinE or 90 the ncouragement
1f invention and research.
China undertakes 20 be guided
hy the principles stated in the fore
eoing stipulations Of this article in
dealing with applications for econ
omic rights and privileges from gov
ernments and nationals of all for
eigu countries whether parties TO
the present treaty or not.
No Spheres of Influence.
Article 1.-THE contracting pow