LEAGUE OF NATIONS
PRESIDENT’S OPENING ADDRESS THE YI-AR’S OPERATIONS INCREASING SERVICE FOR PEACE (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Australian A N Z. Cable Association.) (Rec. Sept. 7. 11.25 a.m.) GENEVA, Sept. 6. M. Renes, in bis opening address to the League of Nations, claimed that the year’s record showed increasing amplitude of tlie League's work, fresh responsibilities. and ever greater service m the interests of peace,, but lie refrained from sounding a note of triumph or official optimism, because there were obstacles which they could not hope to surmount without difficulties. Substantial results bad been achieved regarding disarmament. They had been concerned therewith since the League was created. Doubtless the disarmament problem was unsolvable in its entirety, but they were appreciably nearer file goal. lie trusted Spain’s notable sentiments would prevent her abandoning her share in common responsibilities-, and lie also hoped Turkey would become a member—all would welcome her. PRESIDENT OF THE ASSEMBLY (Rec. Sept. 7, 1.5 p.m.) GENEVA, Sept. 6. M. Nintchiteh. Jugo-Slav Foreign Minister, was elected President of tlie Assembly, securing 42 out of 48 votes.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 7 September 1926, Page 5
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