THE PEACE TREATY IMPASSE

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 52, 25 November 1919, Page 7

THE PEACE TREATY IMPASSE

COMMENT ON THE SITUATION

HOPE OP AGREEMENT AND ! RATIFICATION '

By Toleerauh—Press AGBOCiation-Oonvrieht

New York, November 20. Tho friends of President Wilson cannot I>clicvo that ho will swallow defeat on tho subject for which ho has already sacrificed his health. Some strong aigumont is expected in tho President's Message at the opening of the regular session of Congress in December.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.

A PUZZLING SITUATION. Now York, November 21. ihe New York "Times" correspondent at _ Washington says that Govern'lnont officials aro puzzled over the United States' relations with Germany. It is pointed out that in the event of Congress passing tho resolution declaring that peace exists with Germany, the United States would be unable to retain tho seized German properly, and would be compelled to negotiate a 6enarato Treaty with Germany. This would lead to complications, sineo Germany is unablo to make arrangements with any Government without the consent of tho League of Nations, and of which the United States is not a member. Senator Hitchcock, in a statement says tho.people will demand that the Democrats and Republicans should eomo to n compromise and ratify tho Treaty.— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. HOUSE ADJOURNS. Washington, November 20. The House of Representatives adjourned sine die.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. HOPE OF AGREEMENT PRESS COMMENT ON THE SITUATION. (Roc. November 21, 11,15 p.m.) New York, November 20. Most of tho newspapers express the hopo that an agreement as regards ratification will be reached. The conservative 'journal "Tribune" declares that America desires that the Treaty shall •be ratified, and to join the League of Nations, in a way, however, that will reservo to her liberty of national action. It pleads for moderation. The New.York "Times" considers that tho action of tho Senate is leading tho country into a shameful position] and predicts ultimate ratification and joinins the League. The "World," which is pro-Wilson, expresses the opinion that an agreement i 3 still possible, but if ratification is unobtainable then tho Senate will become a menace to the walfare of man. kind and the United States will stand discredited. The "Herald" blames President WilSOll for the impasse—Reuter. TREATY OPERATIVE WITHOUT AMERICA STATEMENT BY MR, BONAR LAW. London, November 21. Mr. Bonar Law, in the House of Conv mons, explained that President Wilson'sinability to ratify tho Treaty does nob urevent the other Powers carrying it into effect. _ Tho Anglo-French-Ameri-can Convention has not yet been considered by tho Senate.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable THE NEW TRIPLE ALLIANCE HELD HP BY AMERICAN DELAYS. London, November 21. Advices from Paris state that Britain and Franco have exchanged ratified copies of tho British and French defensive treaties, but Mr. Bonar Law, in tho House of Commons, stated to-day that Britain's obligations under the treaties were contingent on American ratification.—Aus.-N.Z. Gable Assn. POLISH MANDATE OVER GALICIA (Rec. November 2-t, 7.20 p.m.) 1 Paris, November 21. It is understood that the Supreme Council has decided to give Poland a mandate over Eastern Galicia for twenty, five _ years, after which the League of Nations will determine tho-future oi the territory.—Reuter.