TANGIER PROBLEM

Hokitika Guardian, 31 August 1926, Page 2

TANGIER PROBLEM

[Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.*; CRITICISM OF SPAIN. LONDON, August 30. There is much speculation here concerning Spain’s plans. The Daily News,” in an editorial, asserts that it has received information from Yamguaus that Spain will leave the League of Nations if her claims are refused. The London morning papers agree that the British and French replies "ill refuse to enter into discussions at Gem Yu before the League Assembly meets. 1 he “Daily Telegraph's” diplomatic correspondent states: “There was everywhere in diplomatic circles, during the week-end. the severest condemnation of Spain’s attempt to hold up the League of Nations proceedings.News of this unpleasant manoeuvre had carefully been withheld, but the publicity since given will be bound to be fatal l<> it, if the choice is between yielding to Spain's demands and seeing <her withdrawal. The latter alone is consoncnt with dignity.” The “ Daily Chronicle’s” diplomatic correspondent does not anticipate any attempt by Spain to oppose Germany’s admission to the Council. Opinions here are very divergent concerning Italy’s position. The “ Daily Telegraph’s ” diplomatic correspondent „states : ' “ It is greatly to Signor Mussolini’s credit that, without waiting for the views of London and Paris, he intimated that a discussion at Geneva would be unsuitable.” T'-.e ‘"Morning Post’s ” Borne correspondent states: “Signor Mussolini is the real instigator of an international Tangier conference. Italy would he better suited if Tangier were in the hands of a weak ally'than an internationalised port.” These divergencies on the Spanish question are echoed in the various attitudes towards the League of Nations. Reports from Geneva indicate there is optimism regarding the conference between Lord Cecil. M. Fromagoot, M. Gaus and M. Hurst. On t' e other hand, the “ Morning Post’s” Paris eorresponden tstates: — “ It is considered throughout France that Spain’s attempt to spring a surprise will render the European atmosphere very difficult, and make the coming assembly of the League the stormiest one yet.” TROUBLE IN SPAIN. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, August 30. No direct messages from Spain have been received for twontyAour hours.