THE PEACE TREATY.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 November 1919, Page 2

THE PEACE TREATY.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) ANXIETY IN' BRITAIN. LONDON, November 21. The situation arising from the American Senate’s action in connection with the Peace Treaty is regarded by the London press as grave, though not as yet, desperate. In view of momentous world issues being regarded a s involved, it is hoped by the papers that the ten days between now and the next session o'fthe 0.(5. Senate will be utilised to effect agreements between the opposing parties. The fact is that the action of the Senate-leaves the United States technically or nominally at war with Germany though not really so. It is said that even the delay in ratification is serious in so far as it is effecting the early stabilisation of the world peace, especially in relation to the present serious, economic position of Central Europe. It is recognised that such power and authority as a League of Nations would have to be, lamentable curtailed without America. A belief is expressed that as it was pure ideal and not gain which brought the United States into the war, this idealism will prove still strong enough to permit America to complete the war work. GERMAN ATI.TUDE. BERLIN, Nov. 32. The “Vorwaerts,” now thfe official newspaper, writes that Germany could adopt the standpoint that America’s retirement from the Peace Treaty abrogates the authority of the Commissions, because they will be otherwise composed than Germany agreed with. It is questionable, however, whether fresh peace negotiations would bring grist to Germany’s null, in view of the Allied strength. Therefore Germany may be expected to loyally co-operate with the Allies in filling the gaps caused by America’s withdrawal.

AMERICAN DISCUSSION. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) WASHINGTON, November 22,

genator Lodge has issued a statement in which he declares his intention to carry the Treaty controversy to the national election campaigns. Mr 'Lodge says thjere is no room for further compromise between Americanism, and cue super Government of the League of Nations. All I ask is an opportunity to lay the reservation* before the thee American people.

Senator Hitchcock in replying to Mr Lodge, says that he is confident that a compromise can be worked out as a result of which the Treaty will bo ratified.

Secretary Daniels, in a speech, said a way must be found to make the national measure up to the high, un*el--11 standards set during the war. Two courses are open for United States, She must sign, or be a hermit nation, rmed to the teeth and have a Navy to meet all comers.

THE PEACE TREATY. (Received this day at 9.20 a.m.j NEW YORK, November 23. The League to enforce peace has issuad a statement to the effect that the failure to ratify the Peace Treaty has eiiicouraged social unrest here and abroad. The Senate must agree to the resolution of reparation, couched in terms of which the other signatures may subscribe.

THE FIRST COUNCIL.

NEW YORK, November 22. I The ‘Times’ Paris correspondent says I despite the fact thart the Treaty may I come into operation without United I States participation, European diploI mas expect Mr Wilson will call the first- meeting of tile Council of the League of Nations, which it is understood will be on December 4th.