LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 December 1920, Page 3

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

( AUSTRALIAN N.Z., CABLE ASSOCIATION

LEAGUE ITEMS. (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.! GENEVA, Dec. 1. Tlie report that Mr Wilson contemplates intervening in Armenia has aroused satisfaction in League circles. Australian, New Zealand and Canadian delegates strongly oppose a suggestion by Ador (Switzerland), that if a permanent Economic Council is created, it should study the prevention of monopolies in raw materials. France and Italy supported Ador, urging it is the duty of the League to foster the spirit; of international co-operation. The opponents contended that the suggestion would create new economic doctrines, interfering with various nations freedom in* the disposal of their v natural resources.

' AN ARMISTICE.-

'Reuter’s Telegram.)

(Received This Day_at 9.45 a.m.)

LONDON 1 , November 30.

The League of Nations Comnfission to control Kovno has arranged an armistice between Lithuania and Zelignowski as from 30th. November, each to undertake to cease hostilities, exchange prisoners, and respect neutrality.

MR WILSON’S MOVE, '• (Received This Day at 9.45 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Nov 30.

Henry Morgenthau, a former American Ambassador to Turkey is most prominently mentioned as the representative whom Mr Wilson will probably choose to mediate between Armenia and Kemalists. Mr Wilson pointed out in reply to Mr Hyman, President of the League of Nations Assembly, that United States could not use force in any project for tbe relief of Armenia, without the consent of Congress, which was •not yet convened. The President further pointed out that he could not forecost Congress’ decision in any event. A report from Geneva states M. Leggue is considering the possiblity of sending an international army to Armenia under Major-General Wood. Mr Baker, Secretary of War commenting on the report said the idea was novel, but he did not indicate whether he approved. State Department officials refused to comment.