RELIEF OF ARMENIA

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 59, 3 December 1920, Page 7

RELIEF OF ARMENIA

AMERICAN INTERVENTION

USE OF FORCE DEPENDENT ON CONSENT OF CONGRESS

By Teloeraßh-Proas AsßOolatlon-OopyrlffM Washington. December 1. Mr. Henry Morgenth iu, formerly American Ambassador in Turkey, is most prominently mentioned as the representative whom President Wilson will probably choose to mediate between Armenia and tho Kemalists. President Wilson pointed out in reply to M. Hyinans, Premier of Belgium, that the United States could not use force in any project for the relief of Armenia without the consent of Congress, .which was not yet convened. The President further pointed out that ho could not forecast tho decision of Congress in any event. A report from Genova stales that the Loague of Nations is. considering _ the possibility of sending an International Army to Armenia under Major-General Wood, Mr. 'N. D. Baker (Secretary of War), commenting upon ♦he report, 6aid the idea was novel, but lie did not indicate whether he approved of it, and the Stato Department has refused to make any comment.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

WILSON'S OFFER OF PERSONAL MEDIATION AMERICA'S SOLICITUDE FOB ARMENIA'S WELFAHE: (Rec. December 2, 9.10 p.m.) Geneva, December 1. Tho Council has received President Wilson's offer of personal mediation in Armenia. President Wilson explains that lip is not able to offer military or financial aid without the sanction of Congress. Tho President asks the Council to define how his mediation should be exercised.

President Wilson says: "You offered tho United States the opportunity of uadortnking tho humanitarian task of using its good offices to end the Armenian tragedy. This country has repeatedly declared its solicitude for the fate and the welfare of Armenia, justifying tho President of tho League's statement that Armenia has always been of special interest to tho American people. 1 have no authorisation to offer or employ military forces in any, project for tho relief of Armenia, and any material contribution would require tho authorisation of Cougress, which is not. in session. .1 am willing, upon receiving (in assurance of moral diplomatic support from the principal Powers, and in a spirit of sympathetic responso to the Council's request, to proffer my personal services through representatives whom they may designate to end tho hostilities."-?Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. _'/ SATISFACTION IN LEAGUE CIRCLES. Geneva, December 1. The report that President Wilson contemplates intervening in Armenia has aroused a feeling of satisfaction in League circles—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. BRAZIL AND SPAIN OFFER HELP. 'Roc. Doccmber 2, 9.10 p.m.). Geneva, Decomber 1. Brazil has -telegraphed to the Leaguo expressing hor willingness to contribute singly or jointly to end the Armenian situation. ■Spain has offered to help to relievo Armenia.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TURCO-ARMENIAN ARMISTICE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS TO BE OPENED. Constantinople, December 1. A Tiflis message states that a second Turco-Armenian armistice, hag been concluded, and that peace negotiations will bo opened at Ale.vandropol on December 25 at which a Bolshevik Commissioner will be present. Tho departure of the Government Mission to Angoru has been indefinitely postponed—Renter.