Declaring that compliance with the demands made by the great Powers following the capture by Chinese bandits of 13 American and 16 other foreigners by Shantung bandits in May would be inconsistent with the dignity of the Chinese Government, Mr, Alfred 8.K. Sze, Chinese Minister to the United States, speaking before the 19th annual convention of the Chinese Student Alliance at Brown University to-day, prophesied that China would reject the proposals made by the Powers.
While pointing out that his statements were made in a personal sense only and that he had received no official advice from Peking as to the course that would be pursued by his Government, he asserted positively that China could not accept the conditions asked by the Powers.
"We cannot accept humiliating conditions," he said. "We cannot do anything that will compromise our position as a nation.
"The United States has always stood for justice and fair play for China," he declared. "If they join in these demands they will, however, violate three of the four resolutions. of the Washington Treaty. The Chinese Government will not tolerate for a moment interference in Chinese affairs. I cannot, of course, say how the Chinese Government" will act in regard to the demands of the Powers, having had no advice from Peking as to its plans. But, speaking personally, I can say that we cannot accept humiliating
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