QUALIFIED OPTIMISM
WORK FOR THE LEAGUE SUBSTANTIAL ACHIEVEMENTS ARMAMENT PROBLEMS (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. 1 (Received September 7. 1 p.m.) GENEVA, Sept. 6. Dr. E. Belies, iii his opening address to the League of Nations, claimed that the year’s record showed the increasing
amplitude of the League's work, fresh responsibilities’, and even greater serve-o in the interests of peace, but- lie refrained from sounding a,- note of triumph or offieilal optimism, because there were obstacles which they could not hope to surmount without difficulties. Substantial results had been achieved regarding disarmament, with which they had been concerned since the League was created. Doubtless the disarmament problem was unsolvahle in its en tirety, but they were appreciably nearer the goal. He trusted that Spain’s noble, sentiments would prevent tier from abandoning her share in the common responsibilities. and also hoped that Turkey would heroine a member. All would welcome her.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17132, 7 September 1926, Page 8
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