THE SECURITY PACT.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 June 1925, Page 2

THE SECURITY PACT.

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[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.] DEBATE IN COAfAIOXS. LONDON, June IC. The House of Commons will devote a day. probably Juno 24th. to a debate on die Security Pact. Six Liberals have tabled motions expressing apprehension at Britain entering anv exclusive Pact with fotoigti cations, which might draw Britain into a u ar. DOMINION'S WAITING ATTITUDE. LONDON, June 13. The '.Morning Post” discussing the attitude of the Dominions towards the pact, says: An endeavour is being made to create the impression that they opposei the ptiel. We understand that both Australia and New Zealand aie favourable, and that, despite Air AlacKetizie King’s blunt reference, there is a willingness among the Canadians to give the arrangement fair rcusideraUou. The same waiting attitude is observable in South Africa, ihe Dominions verv properly, are not going to lie precipitate 'in their judgment. At this early stage of the negotiations, it would he puerile for responsible Dominion statesmen to condemn the pact before they read the clauses. AYe

quite understand the sympathies and suspicions that the Dominions entertain of Europe entanglements, and Britain’s share in their pro-possossiinß, lurt we cannot get away from the Continent, and we dare not leave Europe .1,1 take care of itself. We hope the Dominions will understand the argument, and ask themselves whether the proposed pact will help to secure the British Empire, as we think it wiU The second question is: Dees the pact make for peace:- We again answer in the affirmative, as the l’act establishes a peace status: but the pact is. moreover, a constructive measure for ~'ivim, support to the settlement of for which the Dominions’ soldiers iravo their lives. If the Dominions throw over the l’aet we shall he at the mercy of unknown forces, winch mav leap from the dark, and threnon'nnt only British shores, but the links which hind ns to our kinsmen overseas.” TWO NEW ELEAIENTS. BERLIN, June 15. Addressing the Prussian Academy of Science, three co-discoverers, Doctors Xmhlack. Oltoherg. and Ina Tackc (the hater being a woman) announced that lh ,, v pave found two hitherto undiscovered elements, named Masumium. •aid Rhenium. This discovery leaves 'three elements wanted to complete the niuetv-two on Al'endeleff’s list. The practical value of the new elements has nut vet been determined.