AMERICA’S OUTLOOK.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 October 1921, Page 5

AMERICA’S OUTLOOK.

INTEREST IN IRISH QUESTION. DESIRE FOR DISARMAMENT. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Oct. 28, 10.15 p.m. London, Oet. 27. The English-speaking Union gave a luncheon to Lord Bryce on his return from his American visit. Lord Bryce said educated native Americans were most anxious that the Irish trouble should be ended by a generous and equitable settlement. They 1 were keenly watching proceedings, and would be able to judge if the demands were reasonable and what was the spirit the negotiators displayed. On these points the weight of American sympathy would be cast. Dealing with the Washington Conference, Lord Bryce stated the attitude adopted by Britain would have a profound effect on the 'future relations of the two countries. American sentiment, as a whole, strongly desired a reduction of the navy, but even if it was maintained at its present strength there was nothing to disquiet us. The Washington Conference had proved that America 'could not remain detached from the League of Nations.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.