LEAGUE COUNCIL

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 122, 19 November 1931, Page 14

LEAGUE COUNCIL

AND FAE EAST CKISIS

NO PROGRESS AT PARIS

United Tress Association—By Electric Tel«graph—Copyright. (Beceived 19th November, 2 p.m.) PAULS, 18th November. Another day's incessant discussion, including two meetings of the Leagte Council, did not advance a settlement of the Manchurian dispute in th» slightest degree. Indeed, Dr. Sze, representing China, declares the situation more serious than ever owing to tb? Japanese bombing Tsitsihar and their advance on the Nonni Biver. Moreover, tho fact that the Japanese ari* astride the Chinese Eastern Bailway and have entered what is regarded as the Bussian sphere of influence ii causing speculation as to Bussia's action in view of the Note of 15th November. It is notable- that Bussiaj not being a member of the League, il not participating in official deliberations, but the Soviet Ambassador ha» shared, in some of the unofficial parleys. The Council's meetings are- further complicated by the insistence of Dr. Szo and Mr. Yoshizawa in speaking in. their own languages, necessitating lengthy interpretations of the British and French attitudes, which are quite clear. Japan does not want a new treaty confirming the old treaties, because that would imply previous doubts as to their validity, but wants a Chinese undertaking recognising their validity and promising a loyal observance. Japan is prepared to accept a mixed Inquiry Commission under the auspices of the League, if its fivo points are conceded, but it is. doubtful if China and the League will agreo to this. Dr. Sze has circulated a communication condemning the so-called kidnapping of the ex-Emperor Puyi with a view to establishing him at Mukden, adding that China would regard Puyi's "bogus government" as seditious.