Hymans, who had been elected President of the Assembly this morning by 45 out of 47 votes, presided, Dr. W. W. Yon, the Chief Chinese delegate, spoke first. speech, which was characterised with remarkable moderation and Testraint, was broadcast. America.
Tt contained no threat and no reference to sanctions, but was an appeal for the exercise of the moral force of public opinion.
Dr. Yen, immediately on rising, transformed the hopeful mood the meeting, which was, electrified by his opening words: "I regret to inform you that the negotiations at Shanghai have broken down and fighting has again started."
He proceeded to detail the new Japanese peace conditions which, he said, had been handed to Mr. Quo Tai-chi, the Chinese Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, by Admiral Sir Howard Kelly.
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