RATIFYING THE TREATY.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 282, 27 November 1919, Page 7

RATIFYING THE TREATY.

TROUBLE WITH GERMANS. UNFULFILLED CLAUSES. MAY LEAD TO DELAY. ;By Cable. —Press Association.—Copyright.) (Received 11.10 a.m.) LONDON, November 26. The departure of the German delegate, Herr Sunson, for Berlin is causing comment. Herr Simson stated that he must consult the Government regarding the new convention, notably in regard to the failure to ct.rry out certain clauses of the armistice. It is declared that this will prevent ratification of the treaty on the *sxed day, January I.— (Ueuter.)

ATTITUDE OF SENATE.

ENCOURAGING UNREST. (Received 11.10 a.m.) NEW YORK, November 2G. ■Hie I-eague to enforce peace has issued a statement that the failure to ratify the treaty has encouraged social unrest in America and abroad. The Senate must agree to the resolution providing for ratification couched in terms to which the other signatories may subscribe. The New York "Times" Paris correspondent says that despite tlip fact that the treaty may be in operation without the United States' participation, European diplomats expect President Wilson to call the first meeting of the Council of the League of Nations, which, it is understood, will be held on December 4 (A. and X.Z. Cable.)

BRITAIN'S DETERMINATION.

FOWKR OF I-EAGITE CITHTAITEB LOXDOX, November 21 (delayed). In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Arthur Henderson, Mr. Bonar Law said that the absence of the ratification of the Versailles Treaty by the United States would not prevent the remaining Allies from carrying it into effect. He declared that the Government was not lacking in determination to see that the League of Nations was effective. The situation arising from the United States Senate's action in connection with the Versailles Treaty is regarded by the London Press as grave, though not yet desperate. In view of the momentous world issues involved, it is hoped that the 10 days between now and the next session of Senate will be utilised to effect agreements between the opposing parties. ° A curious fact is that the action of the Senate leaves the United States technically at war with Germany. Thus, even delay in ratification is serious as effecting the early stabilisation of world peace, especially in relation to the present serious economic position of Central Europe. It is recognised that the power and cuthority of the League of Xation3 will be lamentably curtailed without the United States. Hence the belief is expressed that the idealism which brought the United States into the war is still strong enough to permit her to complete her work.—(Reuter.)

SO BOOM FOR COMPROMISE.

REPUBLICAN ATTITUDE. WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (delayed). Mr. H. C. Lodge, the Republican leader in the Senate, has issued a statement in which he declares his intention to carry the treaty controversy to the national election campaigns. Mr. Lodge says:-— "There is no room for further compromise between Americanism and the super-government of the League of Nations. All I ask is an opportunity to , lay the reservations to the treaty before I the American people." Mr. G. M. Hitchcock, in replying to Mr. Lodge, says that he is confident that a compromise can be worked out as a j result of which the treaty will be j ratified. " j Mr. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of i State for the Navy, in a speech, said that a way must be found to make the nation measure up to the high unselfish standards set during the war. Two courses were open for the United States, j She must sign or be a hermit nation, arm I to the teeth, and have a navy to meet j incomers — (Reuter.) .'

NO .PRACTICAL EFFECT. '

(Received 10.25 a.m.) TOKYO, November 20. Baron Ishii, ex-Ambassador to the Lnited States, interviewed, stated that the Senate's Shantung reservation will ! have no practical effect on the validity j ot the Shantung stipulation, since ail j the right 3 are in the hands of Japan,' and the question can hardly be submitted to the League. The -reservation may place obstacles in the way of Chino•lapanese negotiations resulting in an unfavourable situation to both China and Japan, as well as the United States, and the Far East. The Japanese residents of Tsing Tao nave sent a memorial to Tokyo, declaring that they will not surrender the rights acquired at Shantung.— (A. and >>-Z. Cable.) Hie Tokyo newspaper "Yomsuri" states that Japan has decided not to establish an international concession at Jfingtao. The Foreign Office declined to discuss the statement, but Faid the matter Would form part of the future discussions with China concerning Shantung.— !A and N.Z. Cable.)

NO HOPE OF GAIN.

THE GERMAN OUTLOOK. BERLIN. November 22 (delayed), am " Vor waerts." now the official Ger»«ne»*sp a *ief, writes that Germany i. tt adept the standpoint that the recrement of the United States from the ersaffies Treaty "abrogates the author--7 of the commissions, because their ™mpo*!?ition will be otherwise than that I? wl, ' lc h Germany agreed. It was quesonable. however, whether fresh peace negotiations would bring grist to Ger-™any-s mi i_ _ n view of the Al)ied -trength. Therefore Germany may be expected loyally to co-operate" with the _7*<* ln filling the gaps caused by the withdrawal of the United States.—(A. *nd >, -z. Cable.)