The whole of Kiaochow Bay to be opened as a Commercial Port.
2. A concession under the exclusive jurisdiction of Japan to be
established at a place designated by the Japanese Government.
3. If the foreign Powers desire it, an international concession
may be established.
4. As regards the disposal to be made of the buildings and
properties of Germany and the conditions and procedure relating
thereto, the Japanese Government and the Chinese Government shall
arrange the matter by mutual agreement before the restoration."
In reply, I beg to state that I have taken note of this
declaration.
I avail, etc.,
(Signed) Lou TSENG-TSIANG.
His Excellency, Hioki Eki, Japanese Minister.
TREATY RESPECTING SOUTH MANCHURIA AND EASTERN INNER MONGOLIA
His Excellency the President of the Republic of China and His
Majesty the Emperor of Japan, having resolved to conclude a Treaty
with a view to developing their economic relations in South
Manchuria and Eastern Inner Mongolia, have for that purpose named
as their Plenipotentiaries, that is to say;
His Excellency the President of the Republic of China, Lou Tseng-
tsiang, Chung-ching, First Class Chia-ho Decoration, and Minister
of Foreign Affairs; And His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Hioki
Eki, Jushii, Second Class of the Imperial Order of the Sacred
Treasure, Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary;
Who, after having communicated to each other their full powers,
and found them to be in good and due form, have agreed upon and
concluded the following Articles:--
Article 1.
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