U.S. DEADLOCK.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 November 1919, Page 5

U.S. DEADLOCK.

BRITIS'i PRESS VIEWS. • A GRAVE SITUATION. EFFECT ON WORLD PEACE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Nov. 26, 8.25 p.m. London, Nov. 21. »The situation arising from the American Senate's action in connection with the Peace Treaty is regarded by the London Press as grave, though it is not yet desperate. In view of the momentous world issues involved, it is hoped that the ten days between now and the next session of the Senate will be utilised to effect agreements between the opposing parties. A curious fact is that the action of tne Senate leaves the United States technically at war with Germany. Thus even delay in ratification is serious, as effecting the early stabilisation of world peace, especially in relation to the present serious economic position of Central Europe. It is recognised that the power and authority of the League of Nations will be lamentably curtailed without America, hence the belief is expressed that the idealism which brought the United States into the war is still strong enough to permit her to complete her work.—United Service. POSITION OF THE ALLIES. STATEMENT BY MR. BONAR LAW. Received Nov. 26, 5.5 p.m. London, Nov. 21. In the House of Commons, replying to ,Mr. Henderson, Mr. Bonar Law said the absence of President Wilson's ratification of the Treaty did not prevent the remaining Allies carrying it into effect. He declared the Government did not lack determination to see the League of Nations effective.—Reuter Service. Paris, Nov. 22. American delegates continue to sit in the Supreme Council, but in a passive role. TWO COURSES OPEN. "SIGN OR BE A HERMIT." Received Nov. 27, 12.40 a.m. Washington, Nov. 22. Senator H. C. Lodge "(a leading Republican in the Senate), has issuled a statement in which he declares his intention to carry the Treaty controversy to the national election campaign. ' Senator Lodge says there is no room for a further compromise between Americanism and the super-Government of the League of Nations-"All I ask is an opportunity to lay ttie reservations before the American people," he added. Senator G. M. Hitchcock (leader of the Democrats in the Senate), in replying to Senator Lodge, says that he is confident that a compromise can be worked out as a result of which the Treaty will be ratified. Mr Joseph Daniels (Secretary for the Navy), in a speech, said a way must be found to make the nation measure up to the high and unselfish standards set during the war. "Two courses are open for the United States," he added. "She must sign or be a hermit nation and arm to the teeth, and have a navy to meet all comers."—Reuter Service. " I