PEACE TREATY
9-NON-PARTICIPATION OF UNITED STATES POSSIBLE BINDING EFFECT OF SIGNATURES (By TeloEraph-Press Afisociation-ConyriEht (f'oc. November 2li, 5.5 p.n\.) Paris, November 19. French Conference circles and the public mo exercised at the political battle in Washington. The view is generally held that despite the regrets expressed there is a possibility of the United States not participating in the- Treat)-. I'ranco has already conceded enough k> meet the American viewpoint; furthermore, it is believed that tho signatures of (ho American plenipotentiaries hind tho Congress. Tlio present reservations are considered to be too insulting for submission to the Paris Conference, henco no surpriso is expressed at President Wileom's reported intention to withdraw tho ireaty —Keuter. RESCISSION TO~SENATE EXPECTED SENATOR LODGE WILL PRESS FOR ADOPTION. (Rec. November 23, 5.5 p.m.) Washington, November 20. After tho Senate's adjournment ending the present session Senator Hitchcock declared that ho believed that President Wilson would re-submit tho Treaty at the next session of Congress. Senator Lodge declared that tho Democrats had killed tho Treaty. It is understood that Senator Lodge plans at the opening of next session on December i to press the adoption of the Treaty concurrently with" the resolution declaring that a state of peacd exists. Tho Republicans expressed confidenco in their ability to put the resolution through, although virtually tho sanio measure was tabled in tho Senate before the adjournment.—Aue.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.
A COMPROMISE POSSIBLE. (Rec. November 23. 11.5 p.m.) Washington, November 22. Senator Hitchcock, in a statement, said that thcro was a possibility that a compromise would bo reached before tho l-esubmission of the Treaty to tihe Senate in December.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN TREAtFaN ACCOMPLISHED FACT NO QUESTION OF ALTERING IT. (lice. Novembor 23, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 19. Respecting the political situation in America it is authoritatively stated that except for the technical deposit of the ratification tho Peace Treaty with Germany is an accomplished fact, and there cannot be any question of altering it. The Allies will consider whether any delay in. giving effect to the League of Nations is necessary, or whether they will proceed with the Treaty ami tho League of Nations irrespective of tho vota of tho American Sennte and ponding tho decision of tho United /States Government.—Eeuter. ADMIRAL JELMDISHEARTENED "NAVY MUST BE MAINTAINED." (Rcc. November 23, 5.5 p.m.) Vancouver, November 22. Admiral Jellicoo, interviewed at Calgary, stated that ho was extremely disheartened by tho attitude of the United States. Tho Empire must not tako vieks. The Navy must be maintained.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. BRAZIL ANdIJFe TREATY FOLLOWING UNITED STATES SENATE'S EXAMPLE. Rio do Janeiro, November 18. A proposal hae been introduced into the Chamber of Deputies declaring that ".a Commission on Diplomacy and Treaties" shflul.l establish tho Brazilian interpretation of tho Treaty, sinco such action wns taken by the United States Senate.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. LEAGUE OF NATIONS TO PROCEED WITHOUT UNITED STATES London, November 21. Mr. Bonar Law states that the Allies intend 'to proceed with tho League of Nations without the United States.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.
SWITZERLAND TO JOIN THE LEAGUE
(Rec. November 23, 5.5 p.m.) Berne, November 19. Tho Swiss Parliament lies decided by ft majority of 85 to join the 'League ' of Nations.—United Service.
GUARANTEEING AID TO FRANCE
RATIFICATIONS OP BRITISH TREATY EXCHANGED.
Paris, November 21. The Supreme Council line agreed to ratify German peace on December 1. Britain and France have exchanged ratifications of tho Treaty guaranteeing British aid to France if Germany attacks her.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
[The Treaty referred .to was signed by Britain and Prance at' Versailles on the en me day as the Treaty of Versailles (Juno 28, 1919). Another Treaty was signed by -France and the United Slates at the same time. These documents provide that if Prance is attacked without provocation by Germany, Britain and America will come immediately to her assistance. It is provided 'that tho Treaties must be submitted to the Council of the Leaguo of Nations, which should decido whether to recognfce, them as engagements in conformity with the Covenant of tho Leaciie; and also that the American Treaty must bo submitted to tho French Parliament and the American Senate. The Amerienn Treaty was not to como into force untri the British Treaty -was ratified. Tho Senate has not yet dealt with it-]
EX-GERMAN VESSELS
IMPERATOR HANDED OVER BY AMERICA. Washington, November 21. Tho United States has handed over the ex-Gonuan liner Imporator to the Ministry of Shipping, and other vessels, it is believed, will follow, as owing to tho ratification of the Treaty the American title to them does not exist.—Aus.N.Z. Cablo Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 51, 24 November 1919, Page 7
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