A. Outline of the InquiryThis inquiry assesses the extent to which the Lytton Commission was a success or failure of the League of Nations during the Manchurian Crisis. In order to assess success or failure, the inquiry focuses on the events leading up to the creation of the Lytton Commission, particularly focusing on and considering the varied views of China and Japan during the Manchurian crisis. The purpose of the Commission is also examined and ultimately the details associated with the consequences of the final report of the Lytton Commission are used to evaluate the success or failure of the League of Nations. The two sources used for the evaluation, The League Verdict: China and Japan in Manchuria by Manley Hudson and Life Along the Southern Manchurian Railway: The Memoirs of Ito Takeo translated by Joshua Fogel are evaluated for their origins, goals, limitations, and values.B. Summary of Evidence The Lytton Commission was established in 1931 and was essentially an investigative team appointed by the League of Nations. Led by VAGR Bulwer-Lytton, the team was to “study on the spot and report to the Council on any circumstances which, affecting international relations, threaten to disrupt the peace between China and Japan” (Hsü 120). From September 18, 1931, near Japanese-guarded Mukden in the South Manchurian Railway Zone, the Manchurian Crisis triggered China's appeal to the League of Nations (Scott). There, the Japanese command sent troops out of the railway zone because it believed that military precautions were necessary. Chinese cities neighboring the railway lines were invaded, and an attempt to put an end to it ensued, a few of these cities included Mukden, Changchun,...... middle of paper. . the lack of sincerity and respect of apan. for the League, which testifies to its failure.E. ConclusionThe Lytton Commission report was undoubtedly a unique achievement. Although a neutral commission carefully investigated the underlying factors in the matter, the burden of the task was time consuming and it appeared that Japan was not seriously considering the prolonged actions of the League of Nations. . In fact, despite the Lytton Commission's investigation, the situation in Manchuria continued to deteriorate. The lesson of the League of Nations' failure to effectively deal with the Manchurian Incident was illustrated by Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations. At this point, the sincerity of Japan's approval of the final report was revealed and they prepared for new and greater conquests in China, ultimately worsening Sino-Japanese relations..