LORD CUSHENDUN CAUSES SENSATION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18418, 21 March 1928, Page 9

LORD CUSHENDUN CAUSES SENSATION.

CONDEMNS SOVIET POUCY UNMEASUREDLY By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received March 21, 12.50 p.m.) GENEVA. March 20. Lord Cushendun caused a sensation at the Disarmament Commission, when he declared: “ For years the Soviet has sought to promote civil wars everywhere. I would like to know if it has changed its policy?” Lord Cushendun unmeasuredly condemned the Soviet policy and questioned their motives in bringing down a disarmament plan after ignoring and reviling the League for seven years.— Aust. and N.Z. Press Association. other" delegates OPPOSE SCHEME. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received March 21, 1 p.m.) GENEVA. March 20. General Marinis (Italy) discussing the Soviet plan, pointed out that it must be remembered that some countries were able, because of wealth and economic advantages, to rearm at any given moment with great promptitude than smaller and poorer States. M. Clauzen (France) thought that it was necessary to examine the new proposals in relatiqp to the Draft Convention upon which the eLague was already working. Viscount S»a.to (Japan) considered the Soviet’s project incompatible with the Covenant of the League of Nations. Japan could not accept the thesis that the project would guarantee complete security.—Aust. and N.Z. Press Assn.