In reply I beg to state that I have taken note of the same.
I avail, etc.,
(Signed) HIOKI EKI.
His Excellency, Lou Tseng-tsiang, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
EXCHANGE OF NOTES RESPECTING THE EMPLOYMENT OF ADVISERS IN SOUTH
MANCHURIA
--Note--Peking, the 25th day of the 5th month of the 4th year of
the Republic of China.
Monsieur le Ministre,
In the name of the Chinese Government, I have the honour to make
the following declaration to your Government:--
"Hereafter, if foreign advisers or instructors on political,
financial, military or police matters are to be employed in South
Manchuria, Japanese may be employed first."
I avail, etc.,
(Signed) LOU TSENG-TSIANG.
His Excellency, Hioki Eki, Japanese Minister.
--Reply--
Peking, the 25th day of the 5th month of the 4th year of Taisho.
Excellency,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's
note of this day's date in which you made the following
declaration in the name of your Government:--
"Hereafter if foreign advisers or instructors in political,
financial, military or police matters are to be employed in South
Manchuria, Japanese may be employed first."
In reply, I beg to state that I have taken note of the same.
I avail, etc.,
(Signed) HIOKI EKI.
Hia Excellency, Lou Tseng-tsiang, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
EXCHANGE OF NOTES RESPECTING THE EXPLANATION OF "LEASE BY
NEGOTIATION" IN SOUTH MANCHURIA
--Note--
Peking, the 25th day of the 5th month of the 4th year of Taisho.
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