'The Seven Independent Arabian States [Yemen, ‘Asir, Hijaz, Najd, Kuwait, Jabal Shammar and al-Jawf]' [‎243r] (485/680)

Sir Ernest Satow himself admitted m his Note under reference, and since that
date, also no mutual agreement between the two countries was reached as to the
point. Absolutely no authority, therefore, can be adduced for this line and the
matter does not call for further argument. Turning to the circumstances of
the demarcation of the frontier at that time, both sides held to their own thesis
and it was found impossible to reconcile their views, so that it has not been
possible to reach a settlement of the dispute during the length of time that has
elapsed since, i 'angh.mg and the other places being far to the east ot the " Yellow
Line " undeiimited boundary, the fact that they are in any case in Chinese border
territory is perfectly manifest.
Ihe present actions of the British side in leading an expedition across the
boundary, carrying out a demonstration, opening mines, making all kinds of
military preparations and forcibly adducing their own unilateral views as grounds
for their action are most unjustifiable. For the above reasons the Chinese
Government certainly cannot recognise the unilaterally delimited Scott Line, and
further must lodge a protest against the activities of the British at Pano-huno-
and other places.
I have accordingly the honour to request you to take note and to inform His
Majesty's Government that pending the definite demarcation of the Yunnan-Burma
undeiimited frontier, both sides should scrupulously observe the old established
boundaries and should not transgress them. I have further the honour to request
that immediate orders be issued for the cessation of the above -mentioned operations
in regard to the^ opening of mines, the several threatening demonstrations and
military preparations of all kinds, so that the border regions may be pacified
and friendly relations strengthened.
The favour of a reply is requested.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you the assurance of my high
consideration.
W ang C hinq -W ei.
(Seal of Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
No. 13.
Telegram from Sir A. Cadogan {Nanking) to Foreign Office, dated
6th March 1934.
{Repeated to India, Yunnanfu and Peking.)
No. 7 (R). Tour. Your telegram No. 3 Tour (No. 12).
I have received a Note from Waichiaopu, dated 2nd March (No. 12 a ), informing
me of the receipt from Yunnanfu authorities of reports of British invasion of
southern section of Yunnanfu frontier in Panghung neighbourhood. Note goes on
to quote in Chinese, statement communicated by His Majesty's Consul-General to
local authorities, and continues in the summary as follows : Surprise is expressed
at the above communication, seeing that reply was returned to Sir E. Satow's Note
of 1904 suggesting joint delimitation, which has never been effected. Panghung
and neighbourhood are far to the east of Yen Hsi-shan (presumably Liu Chen)
Lines and are obviously in Chinese territory. Chinese Government does not
recognise unilaterally delimited Scott Lines, and must lodge protest against
activities of British at Panghung and neighbourhood. Note concludes by requesting
that until frontier has been deJimited each side should keep within their former
boundaries, and that orders be at once issued for cessation of mining operations
and military demonstrations, &c., and requests reply.
See my immediately following telegram (No. 14).
No. 14.
P.Z. 1605/34.
Telegram from Sir A. Cadogan {Nanking) to Foreign Office, dated
6th March 1934.
{Repeated to India, Peking and Yunnanfu.)
No. 8. Tour. My immediately preceding telegram (No. 13).
2. 1 expect to have the opportunity of discussing the matter verbally with
Minister for Foreign Affairs in a day or two, when 1 shall act on your telegram