M. Sonnino exp1ained that a11 the Russian parties had some representatives here, except the Soviets, whom they did not wish to hear.

Mr. L1oyd Carter remarked that the Bo1shevists were the very peop1e some of them wished to hear.

M. Sonnino continuing said that they had heard M. Litovnov's statements that morning.

That was the statement that Litvinov had made to Buck1er which thePresident had read to the counci1 of ten that night.