Definition: In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: This, we trust, will effectually silence the sensational rumours which still persist.  Choices:  1. We trust this will put an end to the persistent, sensational rumors. 2. The rumors were never even addressed. 3. Though no one could stand the rumors, they were sensational and always interesting.

2