LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Evening Star, Issue 19196, 12 March 1926, Page 5

LEAGUE OF NATIONS

GERMANY’S OBLIGATIONS A FAVORABLE REPORT Press Assooiation-By Telegraph-Copyright GENEVA, March 10. The sub-committee, reporting in favor of Germany’s admission to the League, expressed the view that Germany had fulfilled the obligations required of her. The report will he submitted to the full committee tomorrow.—Reuter. MR BALDWIN’S ASSURANCE. LONDON, March RJ. in "the House of Commons, in reply to a question regarding the progress of events at Geneva, Mr .Baldwin said lie did not anticipate cither delay or difiicnlty in connection with Germany’s entry’ into the League.—A. and N.Z. Cable. QUIET SESSION PREDICTED. LONDON, March 10. _ The Australian Press Association's spocial correspondent at Geneva says; “ Excitement is waning, and the delegates are now expecting that the session will be less eventful than was predicted. The Germans arc chafing at the delay. They say they came expecting that, apart from the preliminaries, their admittance would bo given effect to soon after the League assembled, quite overlooking the cflcct o) M. Briand’s Cabinet troubles. However. the German viewpoint is winning ■sympathy. “'ll is understood that the absence of seven South American States is due to differences of opinion, presumably on the subject of a scat lor Brazil; but overtures have been made to them to accredit delegates without delay, and thus restore the American bloc vote, usually mustering fifteen.” —A. and N. Cable.

SEATS ON THE COUNCIL

LONDON, March 10

An unconfirmed report Irom Geneva says that the Brazilian delegate formally not died a secret session ol the Council that he had received instruclions fnun his. Government to withdraw irom tlie League if Brazil wore not given a permanent scat, and that before doing so he must veto Germany's election.

It is understood that, apart from Brazil, another State threatens to resign from tin- League unless Poland

;s granted a sent. A fie i' a sci-rot session Sir Austen Chamberlain saw the donjinion delegates. It, is understood ’That Spain is still obdurate, remaining firm in her request for a seat, on the Council, hut well-informed people believe that tlie morale behind Spain’s insistence is weakening. Spain’s attitude is based on the ardent nationalism of General Prime Do Rivera.—A. and N.Z. Cable.

THE TURN GE EVENTS

CLAIMS AND COUNTER-CLAIMS

LONDON, March 11

After a welter of Press conjecture on Ihe sir-ni lira nee of the interchange of diplomatic visits and conversations, ■vents look a more definite turn today with the, sub-commit toe's unanimous recommendation ol Germany s admittance. It is expected that her entrv to the Council will he discussed by that body as soon as M. Rriand arrives to-morrow morning. The Locarno signatories sat in conclave all ho morning, and word went around dint the discussion of Council scats would be transferred to the Conned itself, been use M. Roucmii - and JIT. Vandervclde both indicated that if the (piestion were left in the bands of the Locarno signatories they would become a sort of snb-Siatc within the Council, inimical to the League’s prestige. Most of the correspondents suggest that onlv Germany will now he elected, the claims of the others being referred to a commission.

The German delegation issued a statement that Germany was still insistent on her admittance alone. The .delegates denied that tlmy were dictaoriai. On the contrary, they wore impartial. strictly refusing to pledge themselves to support others, because it would bo most improper to do so lie fore Germany was a member, and she also must have experienco_ of the Council's working before deciding the expediency of increasing the scats. Spain also issued a statement Hint her claims were entirely unassoeiated with Germany’s, because they had been under ' consideration for five voars, and their rejection Avon Id now he a slight on the nation's dignity.

A Canadian correspondent at Geneva reaffirms that Canada and the Irish Free State disagree with Sir Austen Chamberlain, ami if there is any enlargement beyond Germany they a sic the other dominions jointly to demand that a seat he occupied in rotation. The British United Press threw a. bombshell in London adieu it first announced Brazil’s drastic action. Geneva telegrams ( .]iow 'that during the secret session Sir Austen C!!mnih«rlain repeatedlv appealed for a peaceful solution, urging the seriousness of the situation M. Rnncour similarly made an eloquent appeal, which moved the delegates who had raised the difficulties.' ami before the Brazilian delegate made his surprising declaration it Avas believed that a virtual agreement had been reached; hut the whole trouble recommenced. It was decided to summon an official session of the Council on Wednesday, at ■'( o’clock, on condition that M. P.riand. Avho arrives at. noon, signifies his npproA’al. The Council Avishcs to force all countries to a public commitment, thus centralising the responsibility. Fur Austen Chamberlain ami M. Rom eour’s appeal prevented a rupture on Tnesda.v afternoon. They expressed the hope that M. Brin nd's conciliatory spirit Avmild find a solution. Signor Mcllofranco (Brazil), in an interview-. said that he acted on very restricted instructions, and it now remained to be seen what solution av«wW be found. Brazil’s demand for a seat dated back to 1021. It Aims imperative that South America should remain united in demanding this recognition if she was to have adequate representation within the League. “ While wo promised to support Germany in (he full Council,” ho said. “ wo are merely occupying a place for the United States, and are AA’ilHng to witiulraAv avlicii the United States enters the -League.” The German delegates continue solidly to hold on to their position, insisting that if Germany enters the Council alone she will bo fully restored to power and prestige as a Avorld Poavot. hut if other PoAA-ers which Avcre less prominent before the Avar enter at the same time Germany will lose her status as a. Avorld Power. Dr Strcsemann. in an intervieAv. explained that the German delegates avoulcl not pronounce for or against another candidate for the Council, which would have to he derided hv the Council itself,—A. and N.Z. Cable.

ALL IX ORDER. GERMANY’S ADMISSION RECOMMENDED. GENEVA, March 11. (Received March Li, at TO a.m.) The First Committee unanimously approved of the sub committee's report regarding Germany's adniission to tho League, and adopted a resolution presented to the Assembly by Sir Austen Chamberlain in favor of admissfw.

Sir Austen Chamberlain was appointed rapporteur to .Assembly. The sub-committee’s report replied affirmatively to the following questions: Is the application of Germany in Is Germany recognised, do facto anil uc jure? . Has Germany a stable Government and well-defined-frontiers? _ ■

Is Germany fully self-governing. In reference to question five, regarding Germany’s fulfilment ol: her armaments obligations, the Council has obtained the opinion ol the Military, Naval, and Air Commission, which unanimously affirmative.—-A. and N.Z. Cable. SEAMEN’S ARTICLES.

LONDON, March 11. (Received March 12, at 10 a.m.)

The international cpdication of seamen’s articles will receive special consideration at the League’s Labor Conference' at Geneva on Juno 6. Ihq International Labor Office am. joint Maritime Commission have continuously studied the problem since the League discussed maritime problems in 1920.—Sydney ‘ Sun ’ Cable.