SOVIET RUSSIA.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 December 1927, Page 3

SOVIET RUSSIA.

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association. JAPANESE OPINION. TOKYO, Dec. 2. The Soviet proposal at the Geneva Conference is treated by newspapeis and leading politicians, as brilliantly illustrating Russia’s ancient diplomacy and cleverness in throwing a paralysing bomb in the conference, from which Russia, docs not expect a result. The newspaper Asalii, says the Soviet does not believe in the practicability of its own proposal. Russia is not a member of the Security Committee, hence the proposals only serve to confuso the whole proceedings. Goto, who is leaving on a visit to Russia, and Germany, officially announced. the object is to cement tho relationship of the three countries. Goto declared that he regarded the Russian proposals at Geneva as a sincere demonstration and guiding principle of Russia. LABOURITE’S QUERY. LONDON, Dee. 2. In the Commons, Mr Johnson asked whether the Government was considering the Russian disarmament proposal. Mr Baldwin said the only present information on the subject was derived from the newspapers. Until officially informed lie preferred not to comment. Mr Johnson : “Before these important proposals are negatived, will an opportunity be given in the Commons to discuss them?’’ Mr Baldwin: “I can add nothing to my previous answer.