Adopted by the Conference on the Limitation of Armament at the Fifth Plenary Session, February 1st, 1922.

DECLARATION CONCERNING THE RESOLUTION ON RADIO STATIONS IN CHINA OF DECEMBER 7, 1921.1

The Powers other than China declare that nothing in paragraphs 3 or 4 of the Resolutions of 7th December, 1921, is to be deemed to be an expression of opinion by the Conference as to whether the stations referred to therein are or are not authorized by China.

They further give notice that the result of any discussion arising under paragraph 4 must, if it is not to be subject to objection by them, conform with the principles of the Open Door or equality of opportunity approved by the Conference.

CHINESE DECLARATION CONCERNING RESOLUTION OF DECEMBER 7TH REGARDING RADIO STATIONS IN CHINA,

The Chinese Delegation takes this occasion formally to declare that the Chinese Government does not recognize or concede the right of any foreign Power or of the nationals thereof to install or operate, without its express consent, radio stations in legation grounds, settlements, concessions, leased territories, railway areas or other similar

areas.

1922.

RESOLUTION REGULATING A BOARD OF REFERENCE FOR FAR EASTERN QUESTIONS.

Adopted at Washington February 4, 1922,

The representatives of the Powers assembled at the present Conference at Washington, to-wit:

The United States of America, Belgium, the British Empire. China, France, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands and Portugal:

Desiring to provide a procedure for dealing with questions that may arise in connection with the execution of the provisions of Articles III and V of the Treaty to be signed at Washington on February 6th, 1922, with reference to their general policy designed to stabilize conditions in the Far East, to safeguard the rights and interests of China, and to promote intercourse between China and the other Powers upon the basis of equality of opportunity;

Resolve that there shall be established in China a Board of Reference to which any questions arising in connection with the execu tion of the aforesaid Articles may be referred for investigation and report.

The Special Conference provided for in Article II of the Treaty to be signed at Washington on February 6th, 1922, with reference to the Chinese Customs Tariff, shall formulate for the approval of the Powers concerned a detailed plan for the constitution of the Board. Adopted by the Conference on the Limitation of Armament at the Sixth Plenary Session February 4th, 1922.

1 The resolution was adopted at the thirteenth meeting of the committee on Pacific and far eastern questions, which was held on December 7, 1921.

2 See pp. 3122, 3123.

3 See p. 3128.

1922.

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CHINESE EASTERN RAILWAY, APPROVED BY ALL THE POWERS INCLUDING CHINA.

Adopted at Washington February 4, 1922.

Resolved, That the preservation of the Chinese Eastern Railway or those in interest requires that better protection be given to the ailway and the persons engaged in its operation and use, a more areful selection of personnel to secure efficiency of service, and a nore economical use of funds to prevent waste of the property; That the subject should immediately be dealt with through the roper diplomatic channels.

Adopted by the Conference on the Limitation of Armament at he Sixth Plenary Session February 4th, 1922.

1922.

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CHINESE EASTERN RAILWAY, APPROVED BY ALL THE POWERS OTHER THAN CHINA.1

Adopted at Washington February 4, 1922.

The Powers other than China in agreeing to the resolution regardng the Chinese Eastern Railway, reserve the right to insist herefter upon the responsibility of China for performance or nonperformance of the obligations toward the foreign stockholders, ondholders and creditors of the Chinese Eastern Railway Company which the Powers deem to result from the contracts under which he railroad was built and the action of China thereunder and the obligations which they deem to be in the nature of a trust resulting from the exercise of power by the Chinese Government over the Jossession and administration of the railroad.

Adopted by the Conference on the Limitation of Armament at the Sixth Plenary Session February 4th, 1922.

1922.

RESOLUTION FOR A COMMISSION OF JURISTS TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT OF LAWS OF WAR.

Adopted at Washington February 4, 1922.

The United States of America, the British Empire, France, Italy and Japan have agreed:

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I. That a Commission composed of not more than two members representing each of the above-mentioned Powers shall be constituted to consider the following questions:

Statements in connection with the subject matter of the resolution, made on behalf of China in the committee on the Pacific and far eastern questions on February 2, 1922, were spread on the minutes of the Sixth Plenary Session, February 4, 1922, simultane; ously with the adoption of the resolution.

By agreement of the Governments enumerated the Netherlands Government was invited to be represented on the commission "in view of the valuable part played by the Netherlands Government in the development of international law in the past." The commission convened at The Hague on December 10, 1922.

(a) Do existing rules of International Law adequately cover new methods of attack or defense resulting from the introduction or development, since the Hague Conference of 1907, of new agencies of warfare?

(b) If not so, what changes in the existing rules ought to be adopted in consequence thereof as a part of the law of nations! II. That notices of appointment of the members of the Commis sion shall be transmitted to the Government of the United States of America within three months after the adjournment of the present Conference, which after consultation with the Powers concerned will fix the day and the place for the meeting of the Commission.

III. That the Commission shall be at liberty to request assistance and advice from experts in International Law and in land, naval and aerial warfare.

IV. That the Commission shall report its conclusions to each of the Powers represented in its membership.

Those Powers shall thereupon confer as to the acceptance of the report and the course to be followed to secure the consideration of its recommendations by the other civilized Powers.

Adopted by the Conference on the Limitation of Armament, st the Sixth Plenary Session, February 4th, 1922.

1922.

RESOLUTION LIMITING JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION OF JURISTS.

Adopted at Washington February 4, 1922.

Resolved, That it is not the intention of the Powers agreeing to the appointment of a Commission to consider and report upon the rules of International Law respecting new agencies of warfare that the Commission shall review or report upon the rules or declara tions relating to submarines or the use of noxious gases and chemicals already adopted by the Powers in this conference.

Adopted by the Conference on the Limitation of Armament at the Sixth Plenary Session, February 4th, 1922.