SUPREME COUNCIL.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 August 1921, Page 3

SUPREME COUNCIL.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. WORK OF THE COUNCIL. (Received This Day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. 16. Hon Lloyd George’s statement in the Commons on the work of the Supremo Council conveyed little fresh information. He said that on the basis of population, and oil the principle one man one vote, the disputed area should go to Germany. The British and Italian experts agreed in that view. The French took another view. It was clear unanimity was impossible. The problem was therefore referred to tin* League of Nations for arbitrament. All were pledged to accept its decision. Oiling to delay, it might lie necessary to send reinforcements to prevent a repetition of disturbances threatening th > peace of Europe. Another question discussed was tho sanctions under the Treaty. There was a general feeling that the time bad come fo ra gradual reduction of the military burdens imposed on Germany. At the conclusion of the meeting the spirit of the Alliance was as strong as ever. He quite understood tho nervousness of France. Her first real security was the disarmament of Germany, but it was impossible for any country to manufacture large supplies of armaments secretly. The fact was liound to come outj before it became a menace to the Allies. In the dilemma over Asia Minor there was only two alternatives—Firstly,* P compel the Turks and Greeks to agree which was impracticable; Secondly, to leave them to fight it out. He hoped, however, in th e event of a Greek victory that Greek statesmanship would not commit the unpardonable error <■' carrying the victory too far.