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Among other points of interest that came up in the

discussion was that of America's share in Getman reparation. President Wilson told Senator Lodge that he had left the question open because he did not feel he had any final right to decide it. He was of opinion that the United States should olaim nothing. The case of the Lusitania ' was different as it was a pre-war claim, and the Reparations Commission would decide it. With regard to the understanding with Japan over Shantung, the President declared his personal belief in Japan's good faith, but

added that the League of Nations would prevent Japan from assuming complete sovereignty over that Province.