"Under the Nine-Power Treaty signed at Washington in 1922, the -signatory Powers including Japan solemnly undertook to respect the independence and territorial and administrative integrity of China. They further pledged to maintain the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations throughout the territory of China, which principle, commonly known as the Open Door policy, was initiated by your great statesman Mr. John Hay. Six years later, Japan entered into another international treaty—the Kellogg Peace Pact—denouncing war as an instrument of national policy and as a means of settling international disputes.
"Both of these treaties have been torn up and trampled under-foot by, the Japanese. That her present invasion of China violates solemn ternational obligations is recognized by the League Assembly and by the American Government. China is the immediate victim. But the situation created by such utter disregard" for the sanctity of treaties affects the United States as it affects all other peace-loving nations. It should fürther be remembered that Japan's ations reflect a dangerous and almost fanatical line of thought centring on her self-imposed "sacred mission" to determine the future of the Pacific.
"Japanese spokesmen have con-
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