THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 14 September 1928, Page 3

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

RHINELAND OCCUPATION, Australian Press Assn.—United Service (Received this day at 11.15 a.m.) GENEVA, Sept. 13. It is authoritatively learned that the Rhineland, discussions' have taken a more definite and more promising turn, in which there is goed reason to believe that Lord Cushendun is playing a great part. Also, France is begin-' ning to realise that the longer, she dallies with Germany’s claim for an earlier evacuation based on Locqrno and Paris Pacts the more she is weakening her bargaining asset. Mueller did not submit a plan at to-day’s private meeting of the Big Six, but other proposals brought tlie matter down from the realm of airy discussions to the stage of examining suggestions which are calculated to expedite a definite .project for the early’ quittance of tho second zone. When tlio Conference resumes on Sunday it will probably be found that the Big Six are prepared to dominate their experts from a speedy determination of the financial aspects of tho problem. 'lt will not be surprising if from the proposal there emerges something in the nature of a Locarno Commission of military control, which while giving France greater security on tho Eastern frontier will comfort German feelings, by including France herself. All this has created a more hopeful atmosphere for the solution, of one of the greatest obstacles to disarmament.

It is known that M. Briaiid has- impressed everyone, who will be eager to hear his message from Paris on Sun 7 day.