THE PEACE TREATY

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 54, 27 November 1919, Page 7

THE PEACE TREATY

AND AMERICAN IMPASSE

PROBABLE ATTITUDE OF GERMANY By Tolecraph—Press Associitlon-OoDvrlEM Berlin, November 22. The "Vonvaerts," which is now an official newspaper, writes: "Germany could adopt the standpoint tlwit America's retirement from the Peace Treaty abrogates tho authority of the Allied Commissions, because they will be otherwise composed than Germany has agreod to. It is questionable, howovor, whether fresh peace negotiations would bring grist to Germany's mill, in view of tho Allied strength. Therefore Germany may bo expected to co-operate loyally with the Allies in filling the gaps caused by the withdrawal of America.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GRAVE BUT NOT DESPERATE WHAT THE SENATE DEADLOCK • MEANS. (Rec: November 2G, 8.25 p.m.) London, November 21. The situation, arising from the American Senate's action in connection with the Peaco Treaty is regarded by tho Lcndon Press as grave though not yet desperate. In vie-iv or the momentous world ismiesi involved it is hoped that the ten days between, now and the next session of foenate will bo ulTiised to effect agreements between tho opposing parties. Jhe curious fact k that the action of tho Senate leaves the United States technically at war with Germany. Thus even a delay in ratification :s serious, ns affecting the early stabilisation of tho v/orlds peace, especially fn relation to the present serious economic position of Central Europe. It is recognised that the power and authority of tho Leaffuo of Nations will 'bo lamentably curtailed without America. Henco the belief is expressed that tho idealism which brought the United States into the .war is still strtjng enough to permit her to complete her work.—United Service. senatoriaTstatement (Rec. November 27, 0.40 a.m.) Washington, Novem'bcr 22. _ Senator Lodge has issued a statement in which he declares his intention to csm'y a Treaty controversy to the national election campaigns. Senator Lodge sayp: "There is no room for further compromise between Amorioinism nnd the 6uper-government of the League of All I ask is an opportunity to lay tho reservations beforo the Amerienn people" Senator Hitchcock, in replying to Senator Lodge, says that he is confident that a compromise can.' be worked out, as the result of which the Treaty, will be ratified.Mr. Duniels, Secretary to tho Navy, in a speech,, said: "A way must bo found to mnke the nation measure up to high unselfish' standards set during the war. Two courses are open for the United State?—she must sign, or be iv hermit nation, arm to the teeth, and havo o nuvy to meet all-comers "--Reuter. STATEMENT IN BRITISH PARLIAMENT. London, November 21. In the House of Commons, in -reply to Mr. A. Henderson, Mr. Ronar Law said the absence of President AVilsou's ratilicf.Uon of tho Treaty would not prevent the remaining Allies from cariyinij it into effeot. Ho declared that the Government did not lack determination to see the League of Nations become effective.—Router. AMERICAN DELEGATES STILL IN PARIS COUNCIL. Paris, November 22. American delegates continue- to sit in tho Supreme Council, but in l a pussivo rojo.—Reuter. ■ '