CHINA AND SHANTUNG;
GENEVA, Dec. 11. Oount -Hayaslu during a Press interview having expressed regret, that Unina had not established a stable central Government, the Chinese representative said the League was intended to, : foster- international spirit and understanding, but this ideal was not served by the statement of his Japanese colleague. China was doing her best to build up a Democratic Government. ' ;. :! ! .Questioned whether he intended to bring up the subject of Shantung, lie said he did not intend to follow .the example of hisl Japanese . colleague, making snch a grave subject one of propaganda. Shantung was the most burning question in the Chinese public mmd, and.he would take the earliest opportunity to refer to the matter at the proper time and place. The League of Nations was at present largely concerned with the duty of creating the necessary machinery. .He could not say whether he would take action next week, or'at the next Assembly.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLI, Issue 9391, 13 December 1920, Page 5
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