Chapter V: February 17–29, 1932

Japanese Ultimatum to Chinese for Armistice at Shanghai, February 18; Declaration at Mukden of “Independence” of Four Northeastern Provinces, February 18; Statement of British Policy in Far East, February 18; Representations to China and Japan Respecting Damage to International Settlement; Appeal by League Council to Japan for Extension of Ultimatum’s Time Limit, February 19; Resumption of Japanese Army Attacks at Shanghai, February 20; Statement by China of Refusal To Recognize Manchurian “Independence”, February 23; Release of Secretary Stimson’s Letter to Senator Borah in Reaffirmation of Treaties, February 24; Representations by Powers to Japan Respecting Use of International Settlement for Military Operations; Consultations Respecting New Proposal for Peaceful Settlement of Shanghai Conflict and Submission of Proposal by League Council to China and Japan, February 29

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