Silesian Compromise.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XI, Issue 198, 15 August 1921, Page 5

Silesian Compromise.

KEEPINC TO THE TREATY. LEAGUE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS. I DECISION REMAINS WITH COUNCIL. 1 —- ■ i By Cable.—Press Aaaooiatlon.’-Copyrtrht.l Paris, Aug. 12. » Under the Versailles Treaty, the fixation of the frontiers rests with the Allies. In order not to injure the treaty’s working, the Supreme Council’s resolution relating to Upper Silesia expressly makes it clear that the Council is only inviting tho League to make recommendations. There is no question of the League acting as arbitrator, the decision remaining with the Council. Cabinet heard M. Briand in regard to remitting the Silqpian problem to the League, and approved of the action. The “Liberte” says the Supreme Council’s decision means avoiding trouble. It is not a settlement of the thorniest international question. i “,Le Temps” states that one could understand reference of the subject to United States arbitration, hut not tu tho League of Nations, to which America does no belong.—(A. and N.Z.) “TIMES” CONDEMNS DIiCISION. (Received 15, 9.25 a.m.) i London, Aug. 13. Tlie “Times,” in a leader, eouimenU that the Supreme Council’s decision ' of the Silesian question is die greatest failure of its existence and confeeaion .of bankruptcy. Although a definite rupture was avoided, the chief I’owera demonstrated to the world their inability. to agree on tin* most important questions at issue.—(“Times.”) OPINION IN BERLIN. “POLICY OF PROCRASTINATION.” Berlin, Aug. 13. The Supreme Council’s compromise has caused excitement. It is regMft j ed as an indication of the success of the French policy of procrastination. It is staled that Germany will demand j the sending of reinforcements in order to prevent a Polish insurgent out. break.—(A. and N.Z.) LEIPZIG TRIALS. JURISTS TO INVESTIGATE. | Paris, Aug. 13. Tho Supreme Council decided io fer the recent war criminal trials fit Leipzig to a committee of jurists for investigation.—(A. and N.Z.)