The Archive · 1936

Chinese Declares War on Terrorism

Geneva, Dec. 25.

The Chinese Government has for~ warded to M. Joseph Avenol. General Secretary of the League of Nations. its acceptance of the principles in the projected convention of the creation of an international penal court, but regretted that the projected convention for the repression of terrorism had not taken account of the suggestions of the Chinese Government. asks that the League experts re-examine the difficulties of repressing crime which are due to the existence of exiraterritoriaity, concessions, MEW said selliements and leased territories, Proeress—Reuter.

In this connection the Chinese Gov-ferment makes the following sug-

1. That in countries where extraterritoriality exists, foreigners en-Joying a regime of consular jurisdic tion should lose the benefits of this regime and be submitted to local jurisdiction if accused of territoristic faction having u political aim.

2. That facilities be accorded local jurisdiction in countries having con-ossians, settlements and leased tervitories which will assure them of the political stability of these territories which are escaping their administra-

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