BRITISH NOTE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 22 May 1928, Page 5

BRITISH NOTE

OUTLAWING WAR

REPLY TO MR KF.LLOGfi

PRESS COMMENT

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LONDON. 21 sf Mav

The "Daily Telegraph's" diplomatic correspondent regrets that Britain did not send Washington a brief Note, wholeheartedly accepting Mr Kellogg's proposal without reservations, adding a memorandum to which British legal experts would have placed their reading of the American draft, and thus have avoided the chilliness of legal arguments, tending to obscure, the cordiality with which the British Government welcomes Washington'.s initiative, and promises to support to the utmost in its power. What is Sir Austen Chamberlain's definition of Britain's Monroe Doctrine concerning Egypt? The "Daily Herald" describes the reply as a deeply disturbing document inasmuch as Sir'Austen Chamberlain lays down a drastic series of limitations and reservations, following the lead set by the Paris Nofe. It is not likely to satisfy America or the growing opinion in Britain, which demand more than lip service to vague ideals. "The Times" says: "The British reply to the American- proposals is at once cordial', and the'reflective aim of the British Note is clearly to advance the movement. Its serious and reflective character greatly adds to the force of the declaration of cordial acceptance. The importance, of the occasion is enhanced by the fact that the whole British Empire speaks with one voice. This is a new international enterprise. NEW YORK, 21st May. Editorial comment- expresses satisfaction at the British reply to Mr Kellogg's outlawry of war proposal. The "Now York Times" says: "No step which may later be found necessary can be regarded as a retreat from the main principle, which has now been: heartily endorsed by Britain, speaking also for the self-governing dominions of the British Commonwealth. All that is left now is to devise legal means to causae that principle, to be. applied fruitfully in the practice, of nations. That will be triumph enough for both American diplomacy and the peaceful desires of all countries."

BRITISH DOMINIONS AND TREATY

(Received 22nd May. 9.40 a.m.)

WASHINGTON, 21st Mav

Canada and the Irish Free State will bo directly invited to participate in the negotiations for a, general anti-war treaty. The other Dominions and India, will lake part through the British Foreign Office.