With the appeal to the League, the Chinese delegation an off} cial statement in which it declares:
"In view of the unprecedented gravity of Japan's jaxgression, the Chinese Government has decided te bring the matter once more before the League of Nations, "In bringing about this situation, Japan is not only menacing the exsstence of China but is also- jeoperdizing the security of the territorial possessions und treaty rights of other powers."
After listing in detail Japanese military movements during the past two months, the statement adds:
"The intention of Japan in despatching such huge forces to Shanghai cannot be otherwise interpreted than to dominate Shanghai, the gateway to the Yangtze Valley, and to attack Nanking"—Reuter.
"The Japanese air force has wantonly rained death and destruction upon. towns and cities, many without the least military significance," the statement continues.
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