...respect the independence and territorial integrity of the Chinese and Korean Empires and to maintain the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations in those countries. 2. — Reciprocal recognition of Japan's preponderating interests in Korea...

...statement is in accordance with the terms of the Nine-Power Treaty, the signatories of which are pledged 'to respect the sovereignty, the independence and...territorial and administrative integrity of China' ; 4. Considers that these engagements and the agreement of the Chinese and Japanese representatives...

...of the disputes regarding China and Korea, Baron Komura asked for ' a mutual engagement to maintain the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations ;' in other words, for the recognition of the ' open door ' principle. Your great Mr. Hay spent...

...engagement to respect the independence and territorial integrity of China and Korea, and to maintain the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations in so far as either had the influence to do so, in those countries. In its counter proposals,...

...territorial and administrative integrity' and 'to provide the fullest and most unembarrassed opportunities to China to develop and maintain for herself an effective and stable government.' "The signatories pledged themselves, further, to refrain from taking advantage of conditions favorable...

...respect the independence and territorial integrity of the Chinese and Corean Empires and to maintain the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations in those countries. "2. Reciprocal recognition of Japan's preponderating interests in Corea...

...China by supporting by all pacific means at their disposal the independence and integrity of China and the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire. "Article V. Should any event occur threatening the status quo as above described...

..."the territorial integrity and administrative entity" of China in Manchuria and the maintenance of the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations, which, of course, means the "open door." Fifth — The cession to Japan of the Russian island...

...proposed a mutual engagement to respect the independence and territorial integrity of China, and maintain the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations in Chinese territory. Russia offered instead a declaration to foreign cabinets that as long...

...respect the independence and territorial integrity of China and Korea. "2. Mutual engagement to maintain the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations in China and Korea. "3. Reciprocal recognition of Japan's preponderating interests in Korea...