793.94/2201: Telegram
The Consul at Geneva (Gilbert) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 19—6:55 a.m.]
222. Consulate’s 213, October 17, noon [midnight] and 215, October 18, 2 p.m.
Final draft of resolution introduces the following changes reported.
- Paragraph 3. “With the principle of article 10 of the Covenant” now reads as follows: “With the terms of the Covenant of the League of Nations.”
- Paragraph 8 now reads as follows:
“Notes the formal engagement of China and Japan that on the day on which evacuation is completed direct negotiations will begin between the two Governments on questions outstanding between them, including those raised by the occupation of the territory, as well as existing difficulties arising out of the railway station [situation?] in Manchuria, a practical solution of which should be sought by means of arrangements between the Chinese and Japanese railway administration.”