LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 210, 31 May 1920, Page 5

LEAGUE OF NATIONS

WILSON'S CAMPAIGN "NATIONAL HONOUR" THE BATTLE-CRY TREATY TO BE RESUBMITTED (By Telegraph-Press Association-Ooiiyrielit Washington, May 28. President Wilson intends to make "national honour" tho crux of his campaign fight for the League of Nations. He proposes to resubmit tho Peaco Treaty as drafted, with certain suggestions for interpretative resolutions, lie will go to tho country with an appeal to honour the cause which it fought for, as tho basis upon which peace was brought about.—Aus.-N.JS. Ca'ble Assn. KNOX PEACE RESOLUTION THE PRESIDENT'S CONDEMNATION. Washington, May 28. Congress has refused to override tho veto on the Knox resolution. President Wilson, in vetoing the resolution, declared that the Treaty embodied important things omitted by the resolution. In rejecting tho Treaty tho United States declared in effect that 6ho wished to draw apart, and pursue only her own objects and interests. Such a .peaco with Germany aa tho resolution proposed was, or ought to bo, inconceivable. It was inconsistent with tho dignity of tho United States, _ with tho Tights and liberties of its citizens, and with tho very fundamentals of civilisation.—Reuter. MAJORITY INSUFFICIENT TO OVERRIDE VETO. (Rec. May 30, 5,5 Washington, May 29. Tho House of Representatives failed by 2a votes to secure the necessary majority to override the President's voto on tho Knox peace resolution.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. HYTHE FINANCIAL DECISIONS OPPOSED BY ITALY AS INADEQUATE. (Rec. May 30, 5.5 p.m.) Rome, May 28. The Government lias discussed the Hvthe financial decisions. It is reported that tho Government will strongly oppose t)iem as quite inadequate to meet Italyfs just claims.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Reo. May 30, 11.5 p.iu.) Rome, May 29. Cabinet has decided to insist on tho postponement of the Spa Conference till July.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ENTENTE'S INDEMNITY POLICY . EXPLAINED BY FRENCH PREMIER,

(Bee. May 30, 11.5 p.m.)

Paris, May 29. Tho French Chamber of Deputies carried a vote of confidence in M. Millcrand (Premier) after his explanation oil tho Entente's indemnity, policy. 110 denied that tho Hytlio Conference had fixed any definite sum. France's bill for reparations compiled to date equals sixty-six milliards'of gold marks. France was not disposed to withdraw from tho occupied areas. Tho Allies admitted the principle of occupation if Germany l>roko her engagements. It would be scandalous if Germany did not pay the debt to which she had pledged herself at Versailles. She must pay for all losses inflicted. —AusvN.Z. Ca'ble Assn., EMPIRE'sIYAR DEBTS ME. WATT'S POOLING- SCHEME. London, May 28._ Financial circles arc disinclined to discuss Mr. Watt's scheme for pooling tho Empire's war debts, until details are disclosed. In tho meantime they are not enthusiastic about the proposal.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. CANADA'S WATDAHAGES BILL

TO BE PRESENTED AT SPA CONFERENCE. Ottawa, May 27. It is understood that Canada has formulated a war damages bill totalling 1870 million dollars, including the ccst of the war and demobilisation, 171 ci millions; separation allowances, So millions; losses due to the Halifax disaster, 30 millions! cost of tho army of occupation, 8 millions; illegal warfare damages, 311 millions. This bill will bo handed to the forthcoming conference ot Empire representatives and tho inter-Alied Conferenoe at Spa.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE SHANTTO QUESTION

CHINA REFUSES DIRECT NEGOTIATION WITH JAPAN. Tokio, May 27. The War Offico has received, the Chinese answer to Japan's offer regarding Sbangtuiig. The answer is considered to bo a. refusal. It is expected that the status quo will Ije permitted to continue, -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. May 30, 5.5 p.m.) Washington, May 2D. The Chinese I/egation announces that China has informed Japan that China refußes to submit the Shantung ques-

tion to direct negotiation with Japan. Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE AUSTRIAN TREATY (Rec. May 31, 0.25 a.m.) Peking, May 28. The Senate, by 90 votes to 1, ratified the Austrian Treaty.-Eeuter.