THE PEACE TREATYY.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1919, Page 2

THE PEACE TREATYY.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.)

DISCUSSION ON TREATY. WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.

The Senate’s rejection of the Treaty places both parties in a peculiar position. Mr Hitchcock worked hard to defeat the Treaty with Mr Lodge’s reservations, and the Treaty can now be introduced at next session of the Senate, which opens on Ist December. It is considered certain Mr Wilson will then reintroduce the Treaty. Mr Lodge recently declared he desired to make the fate of the Treaty the issue of tine „ national elections, but other prominent Republicans disapproved of this course. They state they are confident the Treaty will be ratified before Christmas, on the basis of a compromise satisfactory to both parties, which they believe Mr Wilson intends to submit. Both parties now realise the country’s v desire for, the ratfication of the Treaty in some form or other, makes a compromise imperative.

FRENCH DEPUTIES VIEWS. NEW YORK, Nov. 24,

The New York '“Times” Paris correspondent states a semi-official canvass of members of the new chamber of Deputies shows that many are favourable to changes in the Treaty, in the event of America not ratifying. These Deputies after the Treaty becomes effective, would desire an exchange of views among the Allies concerning the further disarmament of Germany and an assurance of greater military protection to France. -

ROUMANIAN DELAY. PARIS, Nov. 24

Roumania has not replied to the Allies Note, though the time'allowed expired yesterday. The Supremo Council will consider the matter to-day.

ALLIES ATTITUDE. NEW YORK, Nov. 24. The New York “Times” Washington correspondent says that Senator Hitchcock, Democrat Leader in the Senate, is to confer, with President Wilson on ~ Nov. 30th, when President Wilson will „ii reveal to Senator Hitchcock the official attitude of France, England, Japan and Italy concerning the Senate’s rejection of the Peace Treaty.

LEAGUE OF PEACE’S OPINION, NEW YORK, Nov. 24.

The League to enforce peace has issued a statement to the effect that failure to ratify the Peace Treaty, has encouraged social unrest here and abroad. The Senate must agree to the tsrms to which the signatories may subscribe.

JAPAN’S OFFICIAL ATTITUDE. TOKIO, Nov. 24.

The newspaper “Yomsari” states:— “Japan has decided not to establish any international concession at Tsingtao. The Japanese Foreign Office has declined to discuss this statement, but has said the matter would be part of any future discussions with China concerning Shantung.