THE KELLOGG PACT.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 103, 3 May 1929, Page 6

THE KELLOGG PACT.

"Pi.W." now Avrites in a subdued tone, and well he may, for, since this correspondence began, my views on Anglo-American relations and the Kellogg Pact. have received general confirmation. Following Mr. Gibson's appreciation of the Kellogg Pact, Lord Cushendun expressed his belief that "it was most profoundly important," and added that "he did not think it had even yet been fully realised how important it was." Unanimous welcome was extended by the British Press to Mr. Gibson's speech and Lord Cushendun's response. This was endorsed by the highest officials in London. Similar appreciation has been shown in America, and "Government officials are greatly pleased at the cordial reception given in Europe to Mr. Gibson's proposals." "The time lias gone," says Mr. Coolidge, "when any one liation is likely to s be able to control the sea"; thus he endorses my criticism of Trotskv and others on that point. And Mr. John W. Davis, formerly American Ambassador in London, says: "The treaty for the Renunciation of War may be said to' imply that all the nations whose treaty is broken, or threatened so to be, have a mandate to concert measures to prevent the breach or to repress it." Senator Borah's reason for opposing sanctions is not sound. Truly the pact depends 011 "good faith," but good faith is maintained in part from fear of penalty for violation. Because penalties for transgression are not explicitly or specifically mentioned in the pact itself is no warrant for supposing they will not be imposed. It is simply impossible that penalties for violation will not be inflicted. If I have not defined self-defence and aggression, I have given unquestionable examples of both, which "R.W." ignores. An unequivocal definition of these terms may not be possible, nor is it necessary. One may certify a case of insanity, yet be unable to define the same. J think we have good reason to join with our King in thanking .Almighty God "for the new evidences of growing kindliness, significant of the true nature of men and nations." J. G. HUGHES.