Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-08
JAPANESE REFUSE
TO RECALL TROOPS
"DipIomatic Boycott" Said to
Be Considered by League
Against Toxic.
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ton to keep its forces in Manchuris
until China gives assurance OF the
safety Of Japanese subjects and agrees
to respect Japan's treaty rights
The note made public at the Jap
anese embassy here said:
Having regard to the actual condi-
tions In Manchuria, the Japanese gov.
eminent has regretfully been brought
to the conclusion that the dangers IN
volved in the precipitate recall OF the
japanese troops could not be aveytec
by measures of League) supervision
In emphatic terms, Japan announced
its intention of demanding compliance
with its five fundamental principles
laid down on October "a, before calling
of its soldiers.
The five points-which BRAND con-
tends have already been met by emma
include respect for the treaty rights
of Japan in Manchuria." The others
are mutual reputation OF aggressive
conduct. respect for territorial integrity,
suppression of agitation and boycott,
and protection Of Japanese nationals.
Must Accept Principles.
UNLESS and until an arrangement Is
reached between Japan ana CHINA on
the basis of these principles, no meas
ure of security for the lives and prop
erty of japanese subjects, sufncient to
enable the withdrawal Of the Japanese
troops to the railway zone can possibly
he assured =" the note said.
cit is far from the thoughts (of the
.Jananese government to insist on the
final adjustment of the whole series Of
pending questions between Japan anc
China.
"As a condition precedent to the
withdrawal of the troops. all that they
urge upon China for the present Is
frank recognition by direct negotauon'
between the two parties. OF the 1unoa'
mental principles that should govern
normal relations between any Two ma
tons" /.
China throughout has refused tc
negotiate with Japan so long as Japa'
Yese troops occupy her territory.
Declares Treaties Valid.
Japan's note also limited that China
a a recent communication to tn'
league had called into question thu
validity of some of the treaties constl'
tt1ting the basic embodiment OF the re-
lations between japan and emma
It then asserted that the japanese
government could not for moment en-
tertain such a contention.
.Janan thanked M. BRAND for his SYM
pathetic concern" and expressed de-
sire to withdraw Its troops with the
minimum of delay"
AS no disposition was shown to with
draw by November 16-the date set bS
the League-officials here saw the note
as precipitating an important test Of
the Leagues power at the special Ceun-
Gil meeting which has been called nS
BRAND for November II.
How far the American Government
would 60 in joining with the League II
applying pressure upon Japan was
matter of speculation as reports came
from Geneva that League officials wer'
considering Q diplomatic boycott.
Diplomatic Boycott"
Ofncials prefer not to cross thu
bridge until 1t is reached, meanwnll'
hoping that Japan will feel the forc'
of world opinion and make pressur'
unnecessary by withdrawing.
It was generally agreed that TIT
diplomatic boycott" under which the
nations would withdraw their omcia
representatives from Japan Is the log1ca
first step in applying pressure. Observ-
ers believe such q move would have
a strong effect upon Japan, which pridei
itself upon its relations with the West
ern World.
As the nation which has the largest
trade with Japan, the United States
holds a key position in the possible In
vocation of an economic boycott by the
League, a step which reports from
Geneva say is also being considered.
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