THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 November 1930, Page 5

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

LJ.MITA.iiON OF AGREEMENT

(United Press Association- —By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.)

(Received this dav at 12.20. p.m.) GENEVA, November 11.

The Preparatory Disarmament Committee considered direct limitation by requiring countries to furnish lists ol weapons, and ammunition available and limitation by publicity. Demarinis (Italy) thought the British supervisory scheme removed the objection to direct limitation. Lord Cecil, wearing a Flanders poppy favoured publicity, but he did not iegard it as a method of limitation. The delimitation of effectives and material must supplement it. Direct limitation was only best for large calibre arms. A limitation of military expenditure was preferable, though difficult for United States. He Imped a compromise could he discovered. M|- Gibson said America adhered to the direct method and would apply it, if others provided an effiaeious system of limitation b.v expenditure. Brenstorff said Germany considered direct limitation essential.

THE GERMAN VIEW. (Received this dav nt- 12-25. p.m A .’BERLIN, Nor. Jl. At the instance of London delegates the Preparatory Disarmament Commission at Geneva, including Gcimnns, Turks and Bulgarians observed two minutes silence. Berlin newsuapers make no comment except- tin? “’Pages Krauz Zeitung. They assert the German delegates following the example of several German journalists should withdraw. ’I lie ‘•Krauz Zoitung” declares the victors celebrate Armistice Day not a!s anniversary of tin' advent of peace hut of Germany’s surrender. The “Vossisehe Zeitung” admits England undoubtedly observes it as a day bringing peace to humanity.