More ruthless and more atrocious methods were being employed, such as poison gas, and the mass slaughter of Chinese troops, on an ever-increasing scale.
China had every reason to expect that other member states would keep faith with her as she had kept faith with them.
Dr. Koo, therefore, urged the application of Article 17 and that full Hankow, Sept. 20. When Chinese authorities learned this morning of the League Council's decision to apply Article 17 of the League Covenant, the were highly jubilant over the news.
The Chinese Government authori ties especially appreciate the League's support at this time, in view of the present European crisis, which is occupying the attention of the important member states, Reuter was informed.
Chinese official and public circles alike had entertained little hope during the past week that the League would consider China's appeal.
It is now expected that the Chinese delegation at Geneva will try their utmost to push for an early enforcement of sanctions against Japan—
Reuter.
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