Because of the circumstances sur
rounding the Japanese replies in their
very unusual form and spirit it is
well worth while lo emphasize some
of the salient points of the Wilson
position drawn from the underlying
enld. hard facts of the case. These
are:
Secretary Cot.rv ou November 9. j
1 c)20. advised Japan that Yap was
not included in the mandatory award
of July 7. 1019. by the Supreme Coun
cil, as the question of Yap had been
reserved by President Wilson until
a future date so that an agreement
could be reached for Its Internation
alization as a cable station.
The Japanese Government, replied
that it would not be able to consent
to any proposition which, "reversing.
the decision of the Supreme Council,
would exclude Yap from the terri
tory committed to her charge."
Acting Secretary of State Davis
then on December G, 1920. gnve Japan
the four distinct dates?April 21.
1010: April ^0. 1919; May 1, 1919.
