It is expected in various quarters here that the Negus's representative will affirm that an important portion of his native land is still resisting Italy. They will probably request the despatching of a Commission of Inquiry to Ethiopia. The presence of representatives of the Lion of Judah is practically unavoidable as the Council's regulations do not pro vide for verification of the delegates credentials, though in the Assembly this measure is taken.
Speculation is already rife at the stands to be taken by Poland. Bolivia, Ecuador, Rumania and Belginm—the five members of the Council who have already recognized the Italian Empire.—Hayas.
General Sun Lien-chung's troops are holding the line at Likou, north of Taierchwang and south-east of Yihsien, from where they will attempt to halt the Japanese advance. The troops of General Tang En-po are holding the line at Siaoliangpi, east of Likou, in order to check the Japanese from Hsiangchen and Lanlingeheng
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