THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1927, Page 3

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) CONFERENCE AT WORK. GENEVA, July 19. During the week-end the AugloJapanese discussions resulted in such definite progress, that all three headquarters admit the Conference is nearer a tripartite agreement than ever it has been. The heads of three delegations left Geneva this morning, and had a secret conclave at a private residence in the environs returning at lunch time, when America issued a commoni(|iio non-coininitally. announcing the attempts made since the plenary session to bridge. Anglo-.lapanese differences. “It progressed sufficiently to warrant a further examination in tin 1 matter of the details.” The British interpretation of the position goes a good deal further, hinting at an Anglo-Japanose accord, in a principle handed over to Americans as fait accomplished, ft is understood Americans asked 21 hours before stating whether they can accept this as tho basis for the proposed treaty. Britishers are most confident that though United States mav raise objection oil minor points, it is likely to approve of the main provisions and if it does success will be due to the perseverance of British diplomacy. Following on last week’s plenary session. Mr Bridgman and Lord Cecil evolved the compromise propositions cabled on Friday, which will l>e the basis of the agreement. AMERICANS UNSATISFIED. GENEVA. July 18. lhe American delegates secretly met the British and Japanese, and it is understood they refused to accept Hie Anglo-.Tapaiiese proposals unless greatly modified.