LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1918, Page 2

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

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(Reuter’s Telegram.)

LONDON, June 26.

The House of Lords resumed thf. debate, on Lord Parmoor’s motion approving of the principle of the League of Nstions. ,

Lord Curzoa said the League ought to be established immediately after tho war. He pointed out' that Leagues already existed, namely British Empire and the League of Allied nations to re* sLst German militarism. There was also that of the Versailles Council that the.se Leagues represented. Until Germany was defeated it was impossible to admit her to the League. British and American opinion regarding the principle had asked for other Allies, there-, fore they must- proceed warily. Most of them were in earnest regarding the necessity of the League were exploring the matter, and soon would exchange ideas with the Allies.

Lord Curzon accepted I<ord Bryce’s amendment instructing Government to study the conditions required for the relisation of a League of nations.

The House of Lords committee is considering a hill empowering the construction of important wKaryes * agid railways at Canary Island and at the mouth of the Thames a wharf capable of accommodating the largest vessels, enabling the embarkation and discharge of passengers and cargo, without proceeding up the Thames. It is estimated to cost over 14 millions. It is stated the proponl is actively supported by leading shipowners and public men of the Dominions.

PRESS TRIBUTES.

LONDON, June 27

The newspapers tribute Lord Curzon's fair, statesmanlike examination of the League of Nations proposals, indicating that Government are exploring the subject-carefully. Lord Curzon fully recognised the difficulties such as whether the League will be confined to Europe or will include America, China and Japan, and on what terms these will be admitted ; liow to secure limitations of soldiers, guns, ships, or States joining the league; how to remove the dreadful instruments of war, including submarines, poison gas, and armed aircraft; and how to impose conditions on future generations. On the other hand, lie cordially associated himself with the advocates of the principle, and did not doubt- the idea has come to stay.