The Archive · 1932

VISITING LEAGUE 'MISSION

Guests, of the Chinese Chamber'

Commerce The Shanghai Chinese Chamber of Commerce wore the hosts of the: Faagon of! Nationa Common, uiry last night at a dinner given at the Cathay Hotel attended, by moat of the member of the Ca large number of residents, Chinese as well as forel Mr. Wong Shao-lai, chairman of the Chamber made a lengthy speech welcoming the guests of honour and jointing out the contention that the japanese while complaining of breaches of treaties by the Chinese had in fact been guilty of breaches: themselves.

In conclusion he said:—

Japan's aggression on China knot As for us we, are convinced that no bounds. She will push as far 8 she thinks the circumstances will permit. Whatever pledges made Will not stop her. She is an opport uriist in the fullest sense of the word. 'The problem confronting the League of Nations is, how star eamscribe. Japan's activities? 'This is the definite responsibility of the League and in turn of this Commis ion of Inquiry. While we are over-Powered with' distress and dis appointment, we are turning our eyes fo you. You well know, that

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