CHINA AND RUSSIA

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11784, 21 March 1924, Page 5

CHINA AND RUSSIA

TENSE SITUATION SOVIET ENVOY ORDERED TO LEAVE. INSULTED GOVERNMENT. Sr Telegraph.—Dress Assn. —Copyright. (Sydney “Sun” Cable.) (Received March 20, 10.10 p.m.) PEKIN, "March 19. The Government has ordered M. Karakhan, the Soviet Envoy, to leave Chins because he insulted the Government with a series of Notes, the last being an ultimatum that China should recognise Russia within three days. The dismissal has caused a tense situation, especially as the Bolsheviks have control of Mongolia, and may march through Manchuria. It is doubtful whether Marshal Chang-tso-lin, the Governor-General of Manchuria, would attempt to stop the Bolsheviks. CHINA TAKES AFFRONT RUSSIAN TREATY NOT RATIFIED. NEGOTIATIONS BROKEN OFF. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association (Received March 20 5.5 p.m.) PEKIN, March 19. It is learnt that the signature to the Chino-Russian Treaty has been delayed indefinitely, and negotiations between the parties have been broken off. Following a Cabinet meeting the Premier said that China still desires to resume relations with Russia, but requires more time to consider the questions involved. The real reason, however, is seen in the virtual ultimatum from Russia. Open fear is meanwhile expressed that some secret Ruaso-Chineee agreement will be signed which will be detrimental to China.

The Chinese Cabinet wanted guaran tees prior to recognition. These included the cancellation of all RuseoOhinese and Russo-Mongolian treaties, and the .withdrawal of Russian troops from Mongolia. Russia had failed to give convincing assurances on these matters. She agreed 'to recognise Chinese sovereignty over Mongolia, but failed to give evidence of any intention to evacuate that country. Then despite its previous affirmative decision the Chinese Cabinet declined to ratify the Chino-Russian recognition agreement, the reason being dissatisfaction with a Note sent by M. Karakhan setting Maroh 19th as the time limit for China’s signature, and declaring that Russia thereafter would he released from her promises. This was deemed an affront to China, hut it was understood that Cabinet would he prepared to ratify the agreement ooi.. March 20th. The Russian Press declared that foreign diplomatic pressure was responsible for China’s failure to ratify. BETTER RELATIONS JAPAN AND RUSSIA. UNDERSTANDING REACHED. Reuter’a Telaaratn. (Reoeived March 20, 5.5 p.m.) TOKIO, March 19. It is reported from Vladivostok that Japan and Russia have reached an agreement with regard to the fisheries dispute, and that other matters where difficulties exist are being gradually straightened, out. '