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TONE OF THE PRESS. b 1 - v AN AGREEMENT HOPED FOR, ULTIMATE RATIFICATION, By Telegraph —Press Aasn.—Copyright, Received Nov. 24, 11.55 sa.m. New York, Nov. 20. Most of the newspapers express the fiope that an agreement as regards ratification trill be reached. The Tribune declares that America desires- that the Treaty should be ratified. She also wishes to join the League of Nations, but in a way that will reserve liberty of national action. It pleads for moderation. The Times considers that the action of the Senate is leading the country to a 'shameful position, and predicts ultimate ■ ratification and joining the League. .The "World, which is pro-Wilson, expresses the opinion that agreement is ■still'possible, but if ratification is unobtainable,' then the Senate will become a menace to the welfare of mankind, and the United States stands discredited. The Herald blames President Wilson for an impasse.—Seuter Service. • ■ NEW TRIPLE ALLIANCE. STATEMENT BY MR. BONAR LAW. Received Nov. 24, 5.5 p.m. London, Nov. 21. - Mr. Bonar Law, in the House of Commons, explained that President Wilson's inability to ratify the Treaty does not prevent.the other Powers carrying into effect the Anglo-French-American Convention, which was not considered by the Senate.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. [A Treaty was signed by Britain and France at Versailles on the same day ai» the Treaty of Versailles (2Sth June, IM9), and another Treaty was signed by France and the United States at the same time. These documents provide that if "France is attacked without provocation by Germany, Britain and America will come immediately to her assistance. It is provided "that the Treaties must-be submitted to the Council of the League of Nations, which should decide whether to recognise them M engagements in conformity with the Covenant of the League; and also that the American Treaty must be submitted to the French Parliament and the American Senate. The American Treaty was .not to come into force until the British Treaty was ratified.] A' DIFFICULT SITUATION. AMERICA'S ISOLATED POSITION. Washington, Nov. 21. Government officials are puzzled over the United States' relations with Germany. It is pointed out that in the event tof Congress passing a resolution declaring that peace exists, the United States will be unable to retain the feized German property, and would be compelled to negotiate a separate treaty *rfth Germany. This would lead to Complications since Germany would be usable to make arrangements with any Government without the consent of tne Icftgue, of which the United States is Hot a member. ' A. statement has been made that the Magna wishes an opportunity to preBent. the reservations to the people during the national campaign. Mr.. Hitchcock states that the people will demand that the Democrats and Republicans fcake * compromise and ratify the Treaty. New York, Nov. 20. The friends of President Wilson canHot believe that he will swallow defeat on a subject for which he has already sacrificed his health. Some strong expressions are expected in the President's to«ssage at the opening of the regular session of, Congress on December Ist. jAus. : N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 25 November 1919, Page 5
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