A Partisan Bogey. COMMISSIONER FOR NAURU.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume X, Issue 177, 12 July 1920, Page 5

A Partisan Bogey.

COMMISSIONER FOR NAURU.

OPPOSITION TO LEAGUE. COX FOR RATIFICATION. A BROAD PODICY. [By Cable. —Press Association. —Copyright.) (Received 12, 9.10 New York, Jmy 10. The “New York Times’ ” Dayton correspondent interviewed Governor Cox, who said opposition to the League of Nations is partisan bigotry, and was a deep laid and carefully planned conspiracy. “1 do not claim the League to be perfect,” said Governor Cox. “1 have suggested two reservations which will not nullify the Treaty. J am thoroughly convinced that the Irish question will be solved satisfactorily to all peoples concerned. Prohibition .in the United States is ordered by a constitutional provision, and the Federal Statute President takes the oath to enforce both. It has never been my habit to violate that oath. I believe in tariff for revenue. I favour making the Federal banking system flexible, in order that branches may be opened in every trade centre in the world.” — (A. and' N.Z.) NO SHIRKING OBLIGATIONS. MAKING LEAGUE EFFECTIVE. (Received 12, 8.5 a.m.) New York, July 9. It is understood that Governor Cox will make the keynote of his campaign an appeal to the people for ratification, without delay, of the League of Nations, if two reservations or suggestions will be permitted: Firstly, agreement by all signatories that they enter the League with the purpose of maintaining the peace of the world; secondly, that while the United States does not intend to shirk its obligations to the League, members must understand that power of making, war is vested in Congress. —(A. and N.Z.)

NEYV ZEALANDER’S

MENT.

•. Parliamentary Buildings, July 10. The Government has decided to appoint Mr. A. F. Ellis, at present in Auckland, New Zealand Commissions for Nauru Island, under the agreement made in 1919, by which three commissioners are to be appointed tr> represent Britain, Australia and New Zealand. He will take up his duties as soon as necessary arrangements can be made. Probably the first meeting of commissioners will be held tn London. -Mr. Ellis has been for many years an officer of the Pacific Phosphate Company, and has an extensive and firsthand knowledge of the phosphate industry and of both Ocean Island and Nauru.