LYTTON REPORT

Hokitika Guardian, 5 October 1932, Page 5

LYTTON REPORT

CHINESE VIEWS INDICATION OF FEELING. (United Presn Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) SHANGHAI, October 4. Whilst there is considerable press comment, there ie no official expression of opinion, on the Lytton report. The Government will make- a statement at a meeting o-f the Central Political Conn, cil to-morrow. ■Some 'indication of the feeling in Government circles is given by the “Central Daily News,” the origin of the National Government. The journal claims the Lytton report disclosed many weaknesses in China’s internal affairs not connected with the Manchurian -dispute and while giving the Chinese a certain amount of face hy exposing Japane'e high handed actions in Manchuria nevertheless permits her to retain all the material benefits gained *by -her military aggression, and with a tongue in her cheek suggests an impossible solution, namely, Sino.Japanese friendship and control over part of China’s sovereign territory. JAPAN’S VIEWS. REQUEST TO LEAGUE. (Received + his day at 9.25 am) TOKIO, October 4. The Government view of the juytton report is that it ignored the historical facts of -Papan’-s sacrifices in the RussoJapanese war, which prevented ' Manchuria becoming a Soviet province, and was prejudiced in , favour of China, evidence of doubtful authenticity being 'accepted in good faith. T-h e Army is greatly incensed at the unfair criticisms of military actions, beginning on August 18. The Government is determined to refute -the mistakes and misinterpretations contained in the report. .It is stated it will definitely request the League not to meddle wantonly in the -Manchurian problem, and it is asserted that no -action by the League will alter Japan’s established policy.