Another Astounding Statement by Chinese Delegate to League of Nations Geneva, Sept, 21.
In the course of the debate on the report of the Advisory Committee on Opium Traffic, Mr. Chu Chao-hsin, the Chinese' deleg: refuted statements that cultly of poppy was universal in He quoted a statement, which he ascribed to Reuter, that a Chinexs Governor had enforced the de Penalty on all persons found in possession of four ounces of narcotic Mr. Chu added that China had laws prohibi any form and would be able to enforce them to the utmost when the Central Government regained control of all the provinces. Public ed the anti-opium movement and China supported 1 honest propaganda. "We promise you good-Will and unreserved support in the movement of combating in the me of humanity this evil of worldwide concern." Applause.) Beater.
Geneva, Sept. 20.
On the adoption of the report on [opium traffic, Mr. Chu Chao-he "(China) assured the Assembly the League of Nations of China's ce-operation against opium and welcomed the suggestion of propaganda all countries where opium traffic was a serious factor.
Chinese proposal was _submitted to the Assembly recommend ing the consideration of Chins claim to a seat on the Coungil—Reuter.
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