Foreign Secretary, will probably return to Brussels during the weekend, when he will have an opportunity of further talks with Mr. Norman Davis, the chief American delegate, who is remaining in Brussels.
M. Yvon Delbos, the French Foreign Minister, is also likely to return during the week-end. Therefore, when the Conference meets again, the Powers will no doubt have had their "common attitude" adequately defined.
The original draft declaration was apparently prepared by the United States delegation and, apart from Italy, there was general agreement among the delegations, Its terms admirably express the considered views of the Powers represented at the Conference.
The Chinese delegation in an effort to encourage the Powers to take definite economic action against Japan, issued a twelve-page document summarizing Japan's economic dependence upon the outside world.
The Chinese argue that a boycott of imports and exports a blockade or boycott of shipping, and the refusal of foreign loans might all effectively be used by the Powers against Japan.
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