THE SILESIAN CRISIS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXVI, Issue 18256, 15 August 1921, Page 3

THE SILESIAN CRISIS.

.PROBLEM REFERRED 10 LEAGUE OF NATIONS. PARIS, August 12. Cabinet, under Al. Millerajid’s presidency, assembled prior to the meeting of the Supreme Council and unanimously approved of Al. Briand’s attitude. AV hen the Council met later after a brief sitting a communique was issued stating that as England, Italy and pan are opposed to the French proposals all had agreed to refer the problem to the League of Nations. It is unofficially reported that Al. Briand suggested that the question be referred to America. Air Lloyd George proposed reference to the League of Nations, and the vote was unanimous. The Council decided that a commission of three should return to Oppeln and also appeal to Germany and Poland to preserve order. Air Lloyd George’s last words as he was leaving for London were: “I knew well everything would be all right. ” Al. Briand smilingly replied : “How could it be otherwise?” LEAGUE’S DECISION TO BE ACCEPTED. MORE TROOPS IF NECESSARY. LONDON, August 12. Mr Lloyd George said, regarding the reference of the Silesian question to the League of Nations, that there was no disagreement between Britain and France, nor reflection on the French Government or its experts. It was in> portant to say that Japan and Italy took the same line as Britain. The difficulties were not due to the problem itself, but to the excited state of public opinion. Therefore it was right to seek another’ tribunal. Although the majority of the Council take on© view, France alone taking the other, Britain would accept the League’s decision (without demur, and if necessary strengthen the Allied forces in Silesia. Britain would make a contribution on the same scale as any other Power. M. Briand said that France would accept the decision without demur and suggested that jurists draft the reference to the League. Signor Bonomi stated that Italy was willing to send reinforcements pending .the League’s decision.

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