793.94/2823: Telegram
The Chargé in France (Shaw) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 22—10:55 p.m.]
780. From Ambassador Dawes: After consultation with Briand the draft resolution contained in my 779, November 22, 8 p.m., has been modified by adding a new paragraph numbered 4 as follows (the words “as well as the other members of the Council” being omitted from paragraph numbered 3):
“Invites the other members of the Council to furnish the Council with information received from their representatives on the spot.”
The old paragraph numbered 4 now becomes 5 and has been slightly changed to read as follows:
“Desiring, on the other hand, in view of the special circumstances of the case, to contribute towards a definitive and fundamental solution of the questions at issue between the two Governments,
[Page 538]Decides to appoint a commission of three members to study on the spot and to report to the Council on any circumstance which, affecting international relations, threatens to disturb peace between China and Japan, or the good understanding between them, upon which peace depends.
The Governments of China and of Japan will each have the right to nominate one assessor to the commission. It is understood that should the two parties initiate any negotiations these will not fall within the scope of the terms of reference of the commission, nor will the commission supervise the movements of the military forces of either party.”
- [Dawes]
- Shaw