U.S. AND PEACE.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 February 1920, Page 5

U.S. AND PEACE.

ATTITUDE ON THE LEAGUE.] VISCOUNT GREY'S LETTER. By T«les»Sh.—Press Assn.—CoptflgW Received Feb. 2, 8.15 p.m. New York, Feb. 1. ' The Washington correspondent of the New York Times states that a profound impression has been created by Viscount drey's letter in the London Times, in which he gives his impression of American sentiment concerning the League of Nations. There is the strongest belief here that before publishing the letter it was submitted to the British Foreign Office and members of the Cabinet.

Republican Senators assert that the latter confirms their convictions that Engfamd and France will be willing to accept the United States' entrance into the League of Nations with Senator H. C. Lodge's reservations. The Democrats, although generally reticent, are inclined to believe the letter will become an important factor in breaking the present Treaty deadlock in the Senate. It is pointed oat that the letter opens the way for President Wilson Teaching a compromise with the Republicans.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. STATES' POSITION EXAMINED. THE DIFFICULTY OVER VOTES. London, Jan. 31. Lord Grey's letter says that America's •ttitude regarding the peace treaty is tttritat&tte to several reasons which not apply to Europe. They include, firstly, real conservatism regarding foreign entanglements, and secondly the desire to limit the President's constitutional powers to commit, the country without consulting Congress. Dealing with the Dominions' votes loci Grey says that the reservation concerning British votes must create tone difficulty. The Dominions will admit and Britain can admit no qualification whatever of that right. Whatever position the Dominions hold in theory, by .the letter of constitution they are free communities, independent as regards all their own affairs, and partners in Imperial affairs. It is a special status from which no derogation is poSibleThere is a very general admission thit the votes of the Dominions would be mostly found on America's side, where they were not parties to the disputes. It must not be supposed that America grudges the Dominions votes, but it is easy to understand the feelings of an American audience when they are told that the British wield Six votes, while America has only one. He was not concerned in the discussion respecting the inequality; in practice it would not be important, but sentiinentelly and politically it was a very powerful factor and could not be ignored. The American reservations, as for as at present'known, did not challenge in any way the right of the Dominions to exercise votes, nor say that America would necessarily reject a derision which the votes were cast, flittefow it) was possible that in precipes a dispute would never arise.—Aus.H.Z. Cable Assn.

. MOVE BY REPUBLICAN LEADER. Received Feb. 3, 12.45 a.m. New York, Feb. 1. The Washington correspondent of the Nov York Times states it is understood Senator Lodge will ask the unanimous content of the Senate to bring up the Trwtjr, and, if necessary, he will ask fee a suspension of the rules of order to bring this about. A two-thirds majority Of the Senate is necessary to effect a suspension Of the rules.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asm.