LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 September 1926, Page 2

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association ] LEAGUE ASSEMBLY. GENF.A'A. Sept. 27. In a statement to journalists before his departure. Lord Cecil said he felt strongly that the session of the League Assembly just concluded had been most successful. The proceedings, he said, showed a spirit of solidarity in the •League. He was particularly pleased with the success of the slavery convention and the hastening of the ratification of conventions. Regarding the criticisms of the British attitude to the Mandates Commission lie reminded his hearers that the French Foreign Alinister and the British Dominion representatives also spoke on the same subject, and all paid a tribute to the commission. He said the object of tlieir criticisms was simply to draw attention to the possible danger of the Commission exceeding its powers. Referring to his own motion regarding the limits of the League’s action, Lord Cecil declared now that the Longue was growing up. its functions should be defined.' The League had to deal with all matters of international concern affecting the peace of the world, and not with national affairs. Concerning disarmament Lord Cecil said it was necessary to settle certain principles before practical results could be attained. . There was no difference between the French and the Americans on this point.