LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 September 1921, Page 5

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

A STRIKING CONTRAST, WITH LAST YLAR. MACHINERY IN FULL WORK. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Sept. 6, 5.5 p.m. London, Sept. 6. The Daily News’ special correspondent at Geneva says the real contrast between this and last year’s League meetings consists of the mental atmosphere. Then, everything was uncertain and experimental, with all the apprehension and excitement of the novelty. To-day, the machinery is in full working order; disputes are being settled; the International Court has been established, typhus fought and treaties are being registered and published. Briefly, all the covenant’s intentions are being carried out. Mr. Wellington Koo’s address emphasised the fact that the League has passed the experimental stage and become an indispensable factor in the maelunery by which human affairs are conducted. As the League’s authority increased, heavier tasks were being laid upon it. On Mr. Balfour's motion, Dr. Van Karnebeek, Dutch Foreign Minister, was elected President.—Aus.-N.Z,. Cable Assn.

UNREPRESENTED NATIONS. THE REASON WANTED. Received Sept. 6, 10.30 p.m. Paris, Sept. 6. The Credentials Committee of the League of Nations has reported that Argentine, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Salvador are not yet represented. Speculation is rife as to whether they are coming, and, if not coming, what is their reason. —Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. A REPRESENTATIVE GATHERING. Geneva, Sept. 5. The General Assembly of the League of Nations has opened. There are 48 nations represented, compared with 41 at the first assembly. Mr. Wellington Koo, president of the council, delivered the opening address.