LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1928, Page 3

LEAGUE OF NATIONS

(Australian A N.Z. Cable Association.) AT GENEVA. (Received this day at 9.30 a.in). GENEVA. Alareli 8. bold Cushendun, interviewed on the work of the .kceuritv Committee, said in view of Britain’s and America’s experience arbitration model treaties them would probably not value them, hut European states less lamiliar with aihitrat on may find the treaties useful in framing a union, and may also lie encouraged to conclude regional bilateral treaties. , It is very difficult for Britain to sign general treaties of unlimited 'scope. He must again emphasise the convenient and best measure of security obtainable. Other pacts were intended to fill imaginary gaps. He could not say how far they would lead to a practical measure of disarmament. AN ENQUIRY. GENEVA. March 7. The Council unanimously adopted proposals to communicate with Brazil and Spain, asking if their reasons lor leaving the League still existed ; adding that the League attached great importance to their collaboration. Sir A. Chamberlain, Al. Briaml, Herr Strosemami and other delegates warmly approved. . T,E \GUE. SECRETARY. PARIS. March 8. ■ft is understood Drummond wishes to retire from the secretaryship of the Teaone of Nations in order to return to England. Al. Rones is mentioned as a likely successor.