LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 17, 15 October 1919, Page 7

LEAGUE OF NATIONS

BRITISH NATIONAL CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT " A ROYAL APPEAL By Telegraph-Press Association-Oopyright London, October 13. A national campaign to support tho League of Nations was inaugurated at a meeting at the Mansion House. Mr. Ascuith was the principal sneaker. The King wrote emphasising that a strong and enduring League of Nations was essential in order to secure a lasting peace, and commending the cause to all citizens of Empire, "so that with the help of all other men of good-will a buttress anil sure defence of a pence to tho glory of God and the lasting fame of our age and country may be established." The Prime Minister wrote appealing to his fellow-countrymen to participate in tho great crusade in support of international order and good-will. Mr. Asouifch proposed a motion approving of the League, and endorsing tho proposal that November 11 bo celebrated throughout the country as League of Nations Day. Ho emphasised that the success of the great experiment rested not so much with the Governments as the peopfes of the world. There was a multitude of disquieting factors in tho international atmosphere, and tho outspoken, resolute support of tho peoples was necessary to carry the League through the present difficulties.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. October U, 10.30 p.m.) London, October 13. Lord liobort Cecil emphasised tho point • that tho League would continually care for the •interests of peace throughout the world. It was unlike previous attempts to secure peace, which operated! in fits and starts. The road was full of combustiblo materials, some of which v.ero already smouldering. These ma* torials must be removed and replaced by sounder material in order to avoid a dangerous conflagration, Mr. J. H. dynes said that Labour -would not find security by depending on international working class movement. Tho League would do for Governments and Parliaments what the internatr'onal movement proposed to do amongst the rank! and file of tho people.—Aus.-N.Z. Cabl* Assii. COLONEL HOUSE ILLNew York, OctcWtt. Colonel House (the President's personal adviser) is ill, and confined to bed. Ho denied that ho intends to sever his connection with diplomatic affairs.—Aus.w N.Z. Cablo Assnl