Some sterile days must elapse before Japan's reply is received, It Japan asks for details of the small committee proposed. it will possibly involve a delay. It is not clear what will happen if Japan accepts the invitation to discuss the Sino-
Japanese dispute or, which is more likely. rejects the appeal.
Japanese circles in Brussels make no secret of their conviction that Tokyo's reply will be very categorically negative. The Conference would then naturally be forced to seek other sources in fulfilling its mission and finding a specific solution to the Far Eastern problem, The announcement that the Advisory Committee of 23 has been tentatively summoned for November 21 is a reminder that if the Conference fails, the League has yet to have a say on this momentous problem.—Reuter.
A Chinese Satisfaction Brussels, Nov. 6.
Chinese circles here expressed satisfaction to-day with the Note being sent to Tokyo as the document includes reference to Chinese grievances as well as to those of Japan against China,—Havas,
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