THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 September 1928, Page 2

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

IN THE ASSEMBLY. Australian Press Assn.—United Service GENEVA, September 7. Dr Mueller told the crowded assembly that Germany’s policy would be changelessly in the interests of world peace. She fully endorsed the Kellogg Pact and complained that the Preparatory Disarmament Commission, after three years’ preparation, had not made real progress. His declaration that tho present situation could not continue drew loud applause. He could not understand why everyone had not realised that the disarmament problem was more important for the League. Failure to reach tangible results would mean the failure of the League. Mr Mackenzie King (Canada) said it was impossible to exaggerate the importance of tho Kellogg Pact. The undefended Canadian-American frontier had proved the possibility of renouncing war. It had been the greatest contribution to the prosperity of both nations, eliminating the fear of aggression and safeguarding progress. Canada’s experience with tho United States showed the value of international investigation of disputes.

EVACUAT lON CONFERENCE. ' GENEVA, Sept.- 8. From an obvious inspired source, a widespread rumour has been circulated that M. Briand has promised Chantellor Mueller (German Foreign Minister) that he will invite the powers to a conference to discuss the Rhineland evacuation. Nothing of the sort has happened. What M. Briand did say was that the matter concerned the “Big Five,” all of whom would have to be consulted. As a natural sequel to that, M. Briand had a long chut with Lord Cushendun, with whom M. Hymans (Belgium) will be closeted to-night. While M. Briand has returned 'Chancellor Mueller's courtesy call, there is yet to Be the participation of Signor 'Scialoja. Thereafter, it is natural to aspect that Chancellor Mueller will pay a call on Lord Cushendun. Till then, Geneva will be overrun by a welter of conjecture, but nothing is likely to emerge till next week, if even then Chancellor .Mueller called on the Austrian Premier, Rev. Doctor Seipel, but it Is doubtful if the question of an Austro-German re-union will crop up, as it would jeopardise the bigger desideratum.