LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 15 February 1926, Page 9

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

NEXT MONTH’S ASSEMBLY. BUSINESS TO BE CONSIDERED. ei cable—press association—copyright. Received Feb. 15, 12.24 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 14. In is uncertain yet whether the question of admitting to a permanent seat at Geneva, any Bower other than Germany can be considered on March 8. Opinion inclines to the statement that only Germany’s application can be considered, and that other cases might be considered at the regular meeting oi the Assembly in the autumn. The Observer’s diplomatic correspondent emphasises the gravity of the new issues. He -says that the British Government holds firmly that the extraordinary session of the Assembly on March 8 is solely for the purpose of admitting Germany. Berlin messages indicate that Germany also holds this viewpoint. The correspondent argues that Germany must be admitted a member of the League as it is at present constituted, so that Germany will be in a position to- vote later regarding the admission of other Powers, if any. The Observer’s correspondent remarks that French diplomacy has sought to counter Germany’s entry by packing the Council with new permanent members, Poland, Spain and Brazil, but this is entirely a new issue. The British rv will be determined by loyalty to the Locarno, idea and an honest restoration to Germany of the full status of a European great Power. He hints that a British statement may be expected. making her position clear, if the manoeuvres for’ the simultaneous consideration of the cases of Germany, Spain. Poland and Brazil are pressed imperatively. In the meantime there is a. significant report that Dr. Eric Drummond is going to Berlin to-day in order to- discuss the position with Dr. Stresemann. —A. and N.Z. Assn.