The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-05
BY FREDERICK KUN

World Copyright, 1881 by United Pressl
MOSCOW, Nov. 5.-Klementi Vo-
roshilov, Soviet war commissar, said
today, in his first press interview
that Russia's policy toward Japa-
nese occupation of Manchuria will
depend entirely upon the sincerity
of Japans desire to. maintain neigh
borly relations with us"
The vigorous, ruddy faced war
chief, whose power is second only
to that of Josef Stain, sat behind
his overladen desk and hammered
home these points:
l. Russia is anxious to preserve
friendly relations with Japan and
China
2. Reports of Russian concentra-
tons near Manchuria are non
sense"
3. Russia's policies never would
elaborate in partition of China"
4. Russias policies are incom-
patible with occupation for inter-
vention.
s. The United States position to-
ward the Manchuria crisis is vague
and equivocal."
6. The sincerity of effectiveness
of the League of Nations efforts"
/ to keep peace in Manchuria is du-
bious, he held
Answers Questions Quickly
Voroshilov, an impressive military
figure with grazing hair and
flimsy blonde nustache, sat at his
desk and answered questions with
out hesitation in connection with
the Japanese occupation of Man
churia and the possibility of a con-
flict with Soviet interests which
would draw the Communist govern
ment into the controversy.
The war commissar, who directs
the Russian army of some 100000
men or more, spoke candidly, some
times with a burst of humor and
again with deadly seriousness.
Referring to dispatches in the
Moscow press quoting United States
Congressman Fred A. Britten as
charging the Soviet with modifying
forces near Manchuria, Voroshilov
denounced the charge as "inciting
and brazen." He branded Britten
"a political bandit"
Stresses Peace Policy
There is nothing like a move
ment of troops in the vicinity of
Manchuria,' the war commissar
said THE Soviets never have
helped, nor are they helping the
Chinese or japanese in Manchuria.
All reports of transfer of Red SOL
diers to the border or anywhere in
Siberia is nonsense. Not a soldier
nor a gun has been shifted in that
region since the conflict started.
The SoyietS believe that So
called assistance is tantameunt to
direct intervention and would re-
suit in partitioning of China and
suppression of Chinese independence.
The Soviets would be committing
a crime if they undertook the parti-
ton of China.
we have no doubt the so-called
great powers would rejoice if we
elaborated in China's partition,
but the Soviet Union never would
adopt such policy. The Soviet's
peaceful policy is incompatible with
methods Of occupation and inter-
vention''
He said the Chinese generals did
not play vital role in China's af-
fairs, but perhaps they are no worse
than generals in other countries"
Calls Note Red DOGGY
However, the decisive point is
the peaceful policy of the Soviets."
he continued. THE Soviets re-
spect the independence and the
sovereign rights of China"
Asked to interpret the recent jap
anese note to Moscow charging So
Wet aid had been given Chinese
troops, Voroshilov suggested that it
was merely to raise the DOGGY of A.
Red menace" in the east to impress
European snd American public
opinion. He left no doubt that ne
viewed the possibility of effective
action by the League Of Nations in
the conflict with deepest pessimism.
so far as the Soviets are con-
cerned, we favor and will continue
TO favor maintenance of amicable
relations with Japan"
Reaffirms Arms Policy
After jocularly protesting that it
was the first time II, HE ca,oo- =
had submitted to a journalistic in
QUESTION, Voroshilov turned the
tables and began a barrage of
questions about western political and
economic affairs, showing great in
terest in Germany.
In concluding the interview. he
reaffirmed the Soviet attitude
toward the 1882 world disarmament
conference.
We approach the conference with
a spirit Of seriousness and LOYALTY"
ne said. IF the least possibility
arises to limit arms, we are ready
to do so, but if the conference
like many others-becomes a mere
platform for empty phrases. our
delegates as usual will expose them
mercilessly. We stand bv our previ-
Gus declarations in favor of uni
versal and complete disarmament"
At past disarmament parleys.
Russia has proposed immediate and
total disarmament, charging other
nations were not sincere in their
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