, 1922-09-05
recognition BY
.JAPS DEMANDED
BY RED SOVIET

PERdSG. Sept. Soy The AEso-
GATED P-essHReooEniuon OF the
Soviet government by Japan viii be
insisted on by Russian delegates. ae-
erding to Adolph Joffe envoy OF the
Moscow government and Jacoby An
son. foreign minister OF the Chita
] government who has left Picking
for Changchunfo. Manchurta. where
the RussoJRpanesa negotiations wfi
open today. Problems affecting Japan
and Siberia and future relations be
tween Japan and Russia viii be dis
eussed
The Russian delegates hold that
full resumption OF diplomatic inter
course is necessary as preliminary to
any trade agreement The Vel that
the Moscow and Chita governments
are represented by the same delega-
tons indicates that the two govern
mants virtually are one. It was said
by officials OF the delegation.
1offe said today. 1--WE have come
not only TO redeem Russian rights IN
Siberia but also to lay squarely b.
fore Japan the advantages TO her OF
immediate recognition OF the Soviet
government
I'VE viii insist that institution OF
diplomatic relations Is essential before
trade agreements can become effec-
tive"
It IL accepted, however. hat n
japan refuses to consider tho ques-
ton OF recognition first. h Russians
VIII consent 10 postpone that issue
and take up other problems.
Joffe Indicated that Russia is eager
to transact business with Japan and
to stimulate traffic on the trans
Siberian railroad sven II recognition
Is impossible at once. He believes
that trade between Russia and Japan
viii arouse oSner nations to follow
Japan's lead.
Five problems important &c Siberia
arc pending. settlement of which
would have far reaching results.
First; Japan wants separations for
the massacre OF 800 Japanese at Nj.
ko1aievsk In 1920. Russia asserts
she IS not responsible for the killings.
stating they were provoked by Jap
anese troops. Preparations, II any,
are to be made. ana whether In money
or concessions will DO settled by the
chaugchunfu conference.
Second: Russia demands that Jap
anese troops evacuate tho northern
half OF the Island OF sakhaiien which
japan occupied IN reprisal for the
Nikolaievsk massacre Japan, while
evaouatfng other parts OF Siberia,
contends that occupation of the SAX.
halien district IS not related with
the allied invasion OF Siberia
Third. Japan asks that her fishery
privileges off the coast Of Kamchalka
obtained while Russia was under the
czarist regime be affirmed by the
Soviet government.
Fourth: Japan want The Amur
river thrown open to Japanese ships.
Fifth; The conference viii consider
the disposal OF arms and ammunition
stored ut Vladivostok. These supplies
now under. tho protection OF "white''
guards, are valued at S1oo. ooo, 900.
They were sent TO Vladivostok during
the world war by the allies. When
the Japanese troops are withdrawn
from V~ladivostok. the white" guard
probably viii retreat into Chinese
territory because they Will be unable
TO combat Soviet forces who arc ex-
pected to occupy the city. Russia
holds these war munitions arc Russia
property.
Joffe stated that the withdrawal of
Jnaa.cse troops from Siberia pledged
at the Washington c~onfss.l.s and
now in the process OF execution raises
the hope hat the Changchuntr neso-
tiations vlll result successfully.