UNITED STATES.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 September 1919, Page 5

UNITED STATES.

GERMANY'S ADMITTANCE. TO LEAGUE OF NATIONS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn-—Copyright. Received Sept. 22, 10.45 p.m. New York, Sept. 22. At Los Angelos, President Wilson, answering questions as to what were the terms under which Germany would bo admitted to the League of Nations said when it was proved her change of constitution was genuine aiid permanent and that she had actually aligned herself among the free selfgoverning peoples of the world. THE GOVERNMENT SHIPS. . SUGGESTIONS AS TO DISPOSAL. Received Sept. 22, 10.10 p.m. New York, Sept; 21. The National Merchant Marine Association's executive committee suggests that the Shipping Board should sell the larger steel vessels to Americans only, and the smaller vessels to all nationalities, and that pending sale the vessels should be chartered by American concerns on favorable terms. The committee further advocates international co-operation and uniformity of sea ratios and routes.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. A TEST VOTE. Received Sept. 22, 10.45 p.m. Washington} Sept. 22. A test vote on Senator Johnston's amendment equalising the votes of Britain and the United States in the League of Nations, ia expected within a week. Senator Johnston, who is addressing audiences in President Wilson's wake has been recalled t<> Washington in order to marshal the Republican forces.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WILSON'S HARD ROW. | New Y'ork, Sept. 21. At Los Angeles President Wilson, discussing the Shantung question, openly made a charge against Senator# that their real purpose in opposing the arrangement was to defeat the treaty, not to assist China. A meeting between Carranza and President Wilson, when the latter reached Texas, ia beiftg discussed. It is believed it would clear up many misunderstandings between Mexico and tile United States.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. Washington, Sept. 21. Mr. T. A. Marshall, Vice-President, interviewed, snid: "I don't doubt that the I'eaee Treaty and League of Nations will bo ratified by the Senate. Any I chair.!i! will only be in the shape of mild Innervations embracing President Wilson's explanations." RECIPROCITY. New York. Sopi, 21. The Trade Commission to establish reciprocal financial and relations between Europe and the United States lias departed. The Si ate Depart • went and Department of Commerce have instructed all Consular officers in Europe to extend the fullest aid to the commission.