LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1926, Page 2

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

(Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.]

GERMAN LEADER’S SPEECH. GENEA’A, September 10. Herr Strcscmann expressed his heartfelt thanks for the reception accorded Germany. It had taken a long time to overcome the difficulties regarding admittance. AA’e arc now entering into close co-operation with one time opponents, a step which, is perhaps the most important ever taken. Stresemau urged co-operation in the spirit of Locarno.

He read a speech in German in a loud, clear voice and the French translation was read out directly Herr Stresemau left the rostrum, and the English version followed. The various nationals applauded loudly, and each laid great stress on the importance of disarmament and permanent court of international justice. Now that Germany is a member of the League other differences arising out of the 1.919 peace treaties will,be more easily settled. GENEVA. September 11. Herr Strosemnun added that the fact that Germany was entering the midst of nations with whom she had waged a world war proves the League is capable of directing the political development of mankind along new channels. The surest foundation of peace is a policy of mutual respect and understanding. Then before entry into the League, Germany had to provide a desire for such co-operation by taking the initiative leading her to Locarno. Ho regretted the non-preseuce of Spain and Brazil and hoped they soon would rejoin. Strcsemann concluded: “The League must achieve universality, embracing all nations to the same basis as Turkey and Germany and to adopt this ideal as a basis of her policy. 'AA’o belong to the peoples who are seeking to emerge into the light from the outer darkness. May the League’s work be based on the ideals of peace, freedom and unity to which we pledge our earnest devotion.” Al. Briand said the war spirit must evermore he discarded in the League’s archives. He was profoundly convinced that Brazil and Spain would return to the fold and assured Strcsemann of France’s whole-hearted co-operation. France and Germany had put the bloody encounters of battlefield behind them and would leave the future difficulties to that justice of peace, the League of Nations. The League’s work must be carried on in broad daylight and co-o.pei-.it/ioii among all nations in wliidh France" would loyally assist. Al, Briand paid a tribute to Stresem aim’s and Chamberlain’s labours, which made Locarno possible.

SPAIN RESIGNS FROM LEAGUE GENEVA, Sept. 11.

Spain has sent a note to the Secretariat intimating her withdrawal from the League of Nations. This- resignation cannot take effect for two years.

Like Brazil, Spain will probably not attend any League meetings henceforth.

Al. Briand stressed the fact that only a few years had elapsed since the most frightful war had convulsed the world. The battlefields were still saturated with blood, but the opposing nations were now meeting in' that peaceful assembly. desiring to collaborate in universal peace. . France and Germany had no need to show more of the heroism which hotli had proved in the war we won and the glory of our future together is for peace and brotherhood. He added, turning to Herr Stresemann, if you were here only as Germany, and I as a Frenchman, an agreement would not be’easy, hut as citizens of a gre.at university like the League all will go well. Henceforth, our path is one of peace and progress. Arbitration spells peace.