The Archive · 1936

LEAGUE SEAT

Dr. F. T. Cheng Made the New Hague Court Judge Geneva, Oct. 9.

China has been granted a nonpermanent seat on the Council of the League of Nations, receiving 1 out of 52 votes at the meeting of the Assembly yesterday afternoon. The other non-permanent seat was accorded to Latvia, with 49 votes.

In addition, Dr. Cheng Tien-hsi, Chinese nominee, Dr. Maney 0. Hudson, of the United' States, and M. Hammarskaold, of Sweden, were named as judges of the International Court of Justice at The Hague. Dr, Cheng's candidacy was unanimously approved by the Council, and was given 30 votes by the Assembly.

Prior to the election of China to the League Council, the question of her re-eligibility was passed upon. and agreed to by 48 voices against two. This action was necessitated. since China was actually a nonpermanent member two years ago,

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