GERMANY AND THE LEAGUE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12208, 20 November 1920, Page 8

GERMANY AND THE LEAGUE.

United Press Association. —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Received Nov. 30, 10 a. m. London, Nov. *l9. M. Pneyrredon’s (Argentina) speech and Lord Cecil’s appeal for conciliation aroused speculation over Germany’s position. The Australian Press correspondent says; I learn that the French delegation apprehended a mote definite expression from Lord Cecil, therefore Viviani prepared the ontline of the brenoh point of view, but the matter passed. A rough analysis of the various delegations’ opinions suggests that Viviani will have a substantial majority against any proposal for Germany’s early admission.” Mr Barnes resumed the debate on the Council’s report. He said he believed that be voiced the opinion of the working clases of Britain when he declared that former enemy countries should be admitted as soon as possible. Not onlv did he believe this was the opinion of British workers hut also that of the workers of the world. The industrial instability of Eorope.was largely due to the peoples being divided into two camps He assumed that the enemy would do its duty under the peace treaty, hut that was an affair of the Allied Powers, not of the League. The latter’s duty was to secure such co-operation as would ensure the peace of the world. Mr Barnes’ speech did not arouse any comment from the speakers, who continued the debate. . Geneva, Nov. 18.

It is reported that Germany has notified the League that she no longer recognises the colonial mandate clauses in the treaty, owing to the Allies’ alleged disregard thereof. ,