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BRUSSELS PLENARY

SESSION

Wellington Koo States China's Case Against Japan

Britain And United States May Be Asked To Mediate"

Brussels, Nov. 3.

In the afternoon session of the Brussels Conference, Dr. Wellington Koo, the Chinese delegate, in a moderately toned speech said that China wants peace but is determined to con- tinue to offer resistance as long as the. Japanese aggression persists. Peace at any price will neither render justice to Chins nor be a credit to civilisation. Peace must be based on the principles of Article 1 of the Nine Power Treaty, and "Knowing your devotion to the principle of sanctity of treaties, we assure the whole-hearted collaboration of the Chinese Government."

Dr. Koo's facts, relating to the Japanese armed aggression in China, were examined by the representatives of 23 nations, whose unanimous report was in turn approved by 51 nations. It established that the Japanese army invaded Chinese territory under military control and largeareas, including Peiping itself." The Japanese Government had taken naval measures to close the coast of China to shipping, and the weight of the mighty Japanese war machine had been brought to bear on harmless Chinese people from land, sea and air.

The Japanese military occupa- tion of North China practically covers three whole provinces, the combined size of Great Britain and Germany, and they have also oc- cupied part of Shantung and Sharist.

Obviously, the present outbreak continuation of war is merely a of the policy of territorial expan- sion displayed in Mukden in 1931 and the subsequent military occu- pation of Manchuria.

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China regrets that her re-arm- ing in recent years had not been

more rapid and extensive so that she may offer even more effective resistance and lessen the toll of suffering ruthlessly imposed on the Chinese people.

The Japanese claim that the position in the Far East is difficult for the Occident.to understand. The only difficult point to under- stand is the persistent aggression of Japan, not only in violation of her pledges but in opposition to her real self-interest. It does no credit to Japan, who always com- nlains, of an alleged lack of a atable and effective Government in China, to have the civil part of her Government one day to be belled immediately by the actions

her military authorities.

Doubtful Success

M. Maxim Litvinoff, the Russian telgate, warned his hearers that conferences are international sometimes useful to the aggressor especially if they are protracted. They are apt to concern them selves principally with the main- ninence of their own existence. with procuring moral satisfaction for the sponsors af the conferences and with superficial successes which do not always coincide with successes for the cause.-

He said that he was confident that the present Conference would pursue its aim at restoring peace in the Far East by establishing a just peace which did not tie but bind the hands of aggressors also for the future and in other parts of the world.

Japan's Instructions The plenary session adjourned at 6.15 p.m. until 2.30 p.m. tomorrow when the Conference will sit in Committee in secret.

JAPAN FOREIGN OFFICE BOAST

Contemptuous View Of Course At Brussels

Tokyo, Nov. 4. Commenting on press. reports that the general atmosphere at the Brussels Conference was compara- tively lukewarm, Foreign Office au- thorities. according to the "Yo- miuri Shimbun." said that it was because the Japanese troops in North China, and Shanghai were unmistakeably and overwhelmingly victorious, and naturally the Fo- wers conception of the Chinese incident had changed consider- ably.

The Authorities observed that the Conference in all probability will appoint a small committee to patch up the recent situation and

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LEAGUE RELIEF FOR CHINA

China's. Contribution For Medical Aid

London, Nov. 3...

Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, re-appeared in the House of Commons to-day after eight days' absence owing to gout. A further increase in the supply of medical necessities for China in view of

TO MUSSOLINI

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Good Relations

ITALY'S RESPONSE

London, Nov. 3.

a mes-

The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, gave in Commons an account of his correspondence in the Summer with Signor Mussolini.

"At the end of July the Italian Ambassador brought me sage from Signor Mussolini of a friendly character. I took advan- tage of the opportunity to send the heavy casualties Signor Mussolini a personal letter among the Chinese civilians caus-expressing my regret that relations ed by Japanese bombardments on between Great Britain and Italy were still far from the old feelings of mutual confidence and affection which lasted for many years.

open cities was suggested by Mr. W. Gallacher, the Scottish Com- munist during question time.

h that object.

Lord Cranborne, for the Govern- "I went on to state my own be ment said the United Kingdom lef that these old feelings could representative had taken the be restored if we could clear away initiative in this direction at a certain misunderstandings and un-

Connell of meeting of the

the founded suspicions, and I declared Committee for Collaboration be-

the readiness of my government tween the League, and Chiria Out at any time to begin conversations It is gathered that the pro- of the 2500,000 Swiss francs relief gramme will be decided in the funds, 37,000 would he supplied "I was glad to receive from Signor evening when Mr. Anthony Eden from China's subscription t the Mussolini an immediate reply in and Mr. Norman Davis will dine League, which would otherwise which he expressed his own sincere together The latter will after-have gone to the League's ordinary wish to restore good relations be- wards meet M. Delbos.

budget. This was China's contri-tween our two countries, and his As far as can be gathered, a final bution, and he had no reason to agreement with the suggestion attempt will be made to secure believe there would be any undue "hat conversations should be entar- Japanese collaboration in some delay in expediting the sending of ed upon in order to ensure the desired understanding between two Dr. Wellington Koo alluded to form or other, although it is realiz-medical sid.

untries. the gigantic campaign of smuggled that there is little prospect of

British Wireless Service. ing in North China which was de- signed to deal a financial blow to the Government at Nanking so as to disrupt Chinese Integrity in North China and strengthen the Japanese hold in that part of the country.

Japanese Smuggling -

The Japanese refusal to attend the present Conference is another proof of her disregard of treaty obligations. If she had a case and clear conscience site need not fear that she will not have a just hearing..

The Chinese delegate did not, deny the Japanese allegation's that there was a certain amount of China anti-Japanese feeling in which was the natural re-action to Japanese aggression. Finally.. Dr. Wellington Koo derided the Japanese insinuations that the Chinese Government were under the influence of Communist ele ments.

ABYSSINIAN

REFUGEES

IN KENYA

no

Asked by Col. J; C. Wedgwood (Lab.) why this had been reserved. for epidemic relief, Lord Cran- borne replied that the amount wILE limited and it was thought ItQUESTION OF PÅSSAGE would be most usefully applied för that purpose.- Reuter

King Will Lay Wreath On Armistice Day

Japan altering her mind in this respect. Indeed, Japanese quarters to-night affirmed that they had received instructions in advance to reject any fresh overtures to par- ticipate in any way in the Con- ference. This will not, however, necessarily prevent An attempt from being made, because channel for conciliation must be LORD HAIG'S STATUE neglected in these preliminary stages.

"Although 'as far as can be gathered no decision has been reached regarding the next move, it is rumoured that the Lobbies at the Conference may attempt to in- duce Great Britain and the United States to undertake mediation, but there are no grounds for assuming that either would accept such an invidious task or that it would be entertained by the Japanese if such a proposal is made.

Nester

TRI-POWER ANTI-RED

AGREEMENT Military Clause Denied

Berlin, Nov. 4. Reports abroad that the Italo-

Severe Physical Trials German-Japanese Anti-Comintern

Experienced

Pact will contain a military clause. directed against Russian interven tion in the Far East are denied by competent quarters here, which

UNCERTAIN FUTURE state that the Past will contain no

London, Nov. 3.

About 6,000 Abyssinian refugees, including many women and child- ren, the Majority of whom had travelled long distances and suf- fered very severe hardships, are now in Kenya.

military clauses.— Reuter.

RAMSAY MACDONALD GOES

ON TOUR

London, Nov; 3.

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, former

morrow for a tour of South Ame- rica- Reuter.

This information was given in a Prime Minister, accompanied by Parliamentary answer by the Co-his daughter, Sheila, leaves to- Ionial Secretary, who paid tribute to the humanitarian work of the Kenya authorities under difficult conditions in rendering medical and other aid to the refugees.

not in a position to engage in any Anti-Italian activities even if they wished to do so.”

Mr. Ormsby-Gore took the occa- son to declare that there was no foundation whatever for the sug He added that he could not say gestion that the Government of what the future of these refugees Kenya took any action to invite would be, but they could not be these refugees to the Colony," accommodated in Kenya where it may mention that owing to the would be impossible for them to situation of the camp at Iolp.maintain themselves.- retugées concentrated there are Britini: Wireless: Service,

London, Nov. 3.

THROUGH BELGIUM

Country's Obligation As League Member

London, Nov. 3. Asked in Commons whether as a result of the recent statement by Germany. Belgium was still held to be bound by that Paragraph of Article 18 of the Covenant' by It was announced to-day that which League members, are bound the King will lay a wreath at Lord to afford passage through their Haig's Statue on Armistice Day. territory to forces of any of the His Majesty will walk down White-members of the League co-operat- hall after the ceremony at the Cenotaph and place a wreath at the statue, afterwards returning to Buckingham Palace.

The Statue will be unvelled by the Duke of Gloucester a day be- fore.

British Wireless Service

ing. to protect the Covenant, Lord Crandborne replied: "I am sure the Honourable Members will agree that" no declaration made by any other government can affect the | obligations of Belgium as a mem-

ber of the League.

British Wireless Service.

FIRM REGARDING PALESTINE

Patience Mistaken For Weakness

NO. CHANGE IN ATTITUDE

London, Nov. 3.

A Brm reply in the negative was given by Mr. W. Ormsby Gore. Secretary of State for the Colonies when Mr. W. Gallacher asked if the Government was not going to re- consider its attitude towards the Arab Higher Committee in Pales- tine and adopt a different attitude for solving the problem.

"No! I say quite definitely, no!!" replied the Colonial Secretary.

"For a whole year His Majesty's Government has exercised exem- plary patience in the face of mur- der and rebellion, and we have quite come to the conclusion that forbearance has been mistaken for weakness, and that it is essential to restore law and order in the. country if moderate Arabs Ives, as well as Jewish lives, are to be saved. (Cheers),--Reuter.

GRAND MUFTI

London, Nev. 3.

the In reply to a question in House of Commons, Lord" Cran borne said to-day the British Gov- emment was not pressing the French authorities to extradite the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem-Renter.

CURFEW LIFTED

Jerusalem, Nov. 3. The curfew imposed in the eld city of Jerusalem has been lifted to accommodate the festival begin- ning to-night when the Moalem's fdat during the daytime and eat at night-time for a month-Reuter.

ARAB COMMITTER

Questioned in Commons on the action takeri against the

Arab Higher Committee the Colonial Se cretary recalled that it was 'the' direct result of the recent campaign of murder, and terrorism, and de- clared that His Majesty's Govern- ment were fully satised that the activities of the Arab Higher Com- mittee had been prejudicial to the maintenance of public security and that its members must be regarded 25. morally responsible for those- eventa.

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