President Lin replied—"I appreciate highly the sincere address that you have just pronounced, I am particularly happy at the choice of your Government in the person. of your Excellency as iis re~ presentative in my country. You Tong sojourn in China has won you many friends; you know China and the aspirations of the Chinese people perfectly. F have no doubt that your mission will be crowned with success.
"The policy of our Government is to seek as far as possible the devel-lopment of commercial relations with friendly nations which are animated by a similar desire. Through mutual understanding and by sincere operation, we hope.to create an atmosphere of concord and peace in international relations. We assure you of our entire confidence. Your Dresence in China will certainly contribute towards the further strengthening of the ties of friendship al ready existing between our countries. I wish to assure you that the National Government will give you willingly, and as {ar as possible, every assistance in the ish ast of your heh mission" =Kuo Hoo, Chinese Minisler to Switzer-Jand and permanent Chinese delegate to the League, in a lengthy speech which was broadcast here last A casual glance at the present com position of the Council would con Yince anyone that the Continent of Asia, which occupies the largest ter~ ritory and has the thickest population, is, in fact, not represented at all, said Dr, Hoo, China, which has been the staunchest supporter of the League, now not on the Council: Japan has eft the League altogether; while Turkey, although she has a seat in the Council, hardly could be considered as representing the Asialle ethnic families, types or elvilizition. The exclusion of Asia in the composition of the Council therefore is contrary to the principles of universality of the Council as well as the Assembly.
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