TO OUTLAW WAR

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 5 January 1928, Page 5

TO OUTLAW WAR

OFFER TO GREAT POWERS.

MXTLTI-liATerax. treaty. AX AMERICAN PROPOSAL. BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION COPYRIGHT WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. Mr. F. B. Kellogg, Secretary of State’ ha« published the text of the Note sent to France on_rthe subject of the outlawry of war. At the same time it is announced that copies of a proposed arbitration treaty with France, which is renewable, have been sent to the Governments of Great Britain and Japan, whose l arbitration treaties "with the United States expire in 1928The Note says, in part: “The United States welcomes every opportunity of joining with the other Governments of the world in condemning war and pledging anew her faith in arbitration. Instead of the two Governments contenting themselves with a bilateral declaration, they might make their more signal contribution to world peace by> joining in an effort to obtain the adherence of all the principal Powers of the world to a declaration renouncing war as an instrument of national policy. Such a declaration might conceivably lead other nations of the world to subscribe in turn to 'the same instrument. “If the Government of France is will, ing to join the United States and other principal Powers in an appropriate multi-lateral treaty, I should be happy to engage immediately in a conversation looking to the preparation of a draft treaty, following the lines suggested by M. Briand, for submission by France and the United States jointly to the other nations of the wprld and to observe the result.” It is pointed ont that Mr. in explaining the situation to the Foreign Relations .Committee of the Senate, substituted the word “renouncing” for the word “outlawry, ” used by M. Briand. It is understood Senators contend that “outlawry” is a corrupt term, but it is not explained by the word “renouncing” which has been substituted.

M. BRIAND’S REPLY. MOST CAREFUL STUDY REQUIRED. PARIS, Jan. 3. M. Briand has replied to the Washington Note, sa.yin.g_ that i,f the treaty outlawry war is intended to be open to other nations, “it will require the most careful study in order not to prejudice the rights and duties of nations interested in the League Covenant and existing treaties.” ,M. Briand accepts* the text of the arbitration treaty, but seeks information as to what the position will be if the : Senate refuses ratification. He also wishes to make a reservation excluding arbitration where a third Power is involved.