The resolution of Lord Ponsonby was Inter withdrawn atter the Earl of Stanhope, Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs, had given an explanation of Britain's position.
The British Government, was satisfied with assurance that Japan intended 10 abide by the Nine-Power Treaty and the policy of the Open Door in Chins, Referring to the suggestion drastic British action in the. Far East, Lord Stanhone said that "sanctions of any kind would be quite impossible without the support of the United States who has. shown not the slightest sign it contemplates action of that kind'
The Earl of Stanhope rebutted Lord Ponsonby's assertions regarding disarmament and added that Government had not intended at the resent time to pursue direct conversations. It remained to see what would happen at Geneva but Great Britain would continue to take the ead as long as there was a vestige Lord Ponsonby then withdrew his motion—United Press and Reuter, Dr, Rajchman to Return Nanking, May 12.
With regard to Dr. Rajchman's report on his work in China as Ialson officer for the technical collaboration, it is believed in official quarters here that the recommendations contained therein will be formally adopted by the League Technical Committee despite Japan's opposition.
As his term of office will not expire until October next, it is under stood that Dr. Rajehman will return to China after the meeting of the Technical Committee—Kuo Min,
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