Paris, Sept. 14.
The rumours to the effect that "Netherlands Premier Dr. Colijn, who also acts as Foreign Minister, intends to resign this office are gaining ground in Netherlands political circles according to reports from Amsterdam, It is declared that the present Netherlands Minister in Brussels, M. Patyn, is mentioned as probable Successor.—Trans-Ocean.
Geneva, Sept. 14. 'O date has yet been set by the Council of the League of Na-
China's appeal in the Sino-The fact that Article XVII has been invoked practically places upon the League the obligation to invite Japan ing any of the members of the League or not is a matter of concern to the whole League, and that the League shall take any action which may be deemed wise and effectual to safeguard the peace of nations.
Article XVII states that in a dispute between a League member and a non-member, or between states mot niembers of the League, the state or states not members of the League shall be invited to accept the obligations of membership in the League for the purposes of such dispute, upon such conditions as the Council may deem just.
It further declares that if a state so invited shall refuse to accept the obligations of membership of the League for the purposes of such dispute, and shall resort to war against a League member, the provisions of Article XVI (sanctions) shall be applicable as against the state taking such action.
Palestine Discussed The Aga Khan, chief delegate for India and well-known in the racing world, was elected President of the 18th Assembly of the League of Nations. He received 42 out of the 49 yotes cast.
Palestine will probably be the only subject on the agenda of the Assembly to-day when Mr. Anthony Eden, the British Foreign Secretary, is expected to make an important speech, possibly submitting a new proposal. It is believed the British Government will be authorized to work out a scheme based on the principle of partition.
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