Show 1 1 SHANTUNG POLICY I Cannot Negotiate on Pact I It Never Signed PEKIN Juno 23 The The Chinese government government govern govern- government ment In a note noto to Japan re retains its strong position against direct negotiation negotiation negotiation tion of ot the Shantung controversy The note was in reply to the the second second note from Japan In which Japan urged direct ne ne- between China and Jap Japan n China must have a voice In all treaties trot trea ties affecting her sovereignty the note declares China did not sign the peace treaty and consequently refuses to observe observe ob ob- serve Its Us stipulations it stated The note says China cannot negotiate In connection connection connection tion with a contract to which China Is not not a party The note concludes with the statement statement statement state state- ment that Japanese troops should have been withdrawn from Chinese soil long ago hostilities between the allies a and Germany having terminated Japan re recently recently re- re I offered to conclude negotiations on n the basis of the tho Versailles treaty |