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 TRUTH ABOUT CHINA AND JAPAN

War, the Chinese and Japanese navies shall take concerted defensive measures against the enemy.

Article 2. In taking joint military action the two parties shall respect their mutual advantages and disadvantages and equality regarding their respective positions.

Article 3. When the two parties begin to take action in accordance with this Pact each shall issue orders or instructions to their respective warships and oiBcials and civilians in the war areas, enjoining them to accord favourable treatment to, and take concerted action with, each other in order to realize the object of defending jointly against the enemy.

Article 4. Regarding the war areas and obligations in connection with war for the purpose of defending jointly against the enemy the naval authorities of the two countries shall make agreements in accord- ance with their respective naval strength.

Article 5. With a view to facilitating co-operation in time of war the naval authorities of both parties shall do the following: —

I. Each party shall appoint officers to communicate with the naval organs directly connected with naval operations of the other party.

II. With a view to ensuring the activity and accuracy in transportation and supply, each party shall give every facility to the other regarding trans- portation and the transmission of messages on land or on water.

III. Regarding the repairs of warships, arms and

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