Right of Conference to Intervene Upheld Brussels, Nov. 6.
The suggestion that Japan should appoint representatives to exchange views with a small number of Powers, chosen ad hoc within the framework of the Nine-Power Treaty to facilitate a settlement of the conflict in China is contained in the text of the letter sent by the Far Eastern conference to-day to Japan.
The letter is a reply to Japan's note and memorandum to the Belgian Government concerning the conferences and Japan's decision not to attend, and requests to know as soon as possible the Imperial Government's attitude towards the proposal.
Before making the suggestion, the letter affirms that all the signatories of the Nine-Power Treaty are entitled to exercise their treaty rights, while all States interested in the Far East
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The letter notes the Japanese as sections that she cherishes no territorial ambitions in China and desires to assist in the material and moral development of the country; also that Japan desires to promote cultural and economic relations in. ce-operation with other foreign Powers in China and intends to respect foreign rights and interests; and finally that she considers thát a meeting of so many Powers wil.only complicate the situation.—Reuter.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.