793.94 Commission/623: Telegram
The Consul at Geneva (Gilbert) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 8—1:55 p.m.]
358. Intervening in the general discussion in the Assembly meeting this morning (Consulate’s 357, December 8, 3 p.m.) the Japanese representative raised a point of order respecting the four-power draft resolution of December 7 (Consulate’s 354, December 8, 10 a.m.) based on the following premises: It was formulated in accusing spirit which is unwarranted; it condemns Japan, is one-sided, and thus contrary to the spirit of conciliation; its terms are neither constant [consonant] with the facts contained in the Lytton report nor with the principles of the League.
He requested the authors of the resolution to withdraw it or failing this that the President put it to vote to determine the sentiment of the Assembly.
The President replied by stating that the point of order would be considered at the termination of the general discussions.