THE LEAGUE COUNCIL
A PUBLIC SITTING DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE BRITAIN INSISTS ON THOROUGH NESS. NO DEVELOPMENTS OVER MILITARY CONTROL. By Telegraph—Per Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Dec. 9, 7.55 p.m. GENEVA, Dec. 8. The Council held a two hours’ public sitting and adopted a resolution that member States may conclude security agreements wherever circumstances favour. The Council also requested the Preparatory Commission to state definite ly when the disarmament conference can be held, and to draw up the agenda. Sir Austen Chamberlain reiterated that Britain was sympathetic towards the Conference, but considered thorough preparation was necessary to avoid the possibility of failure. The Council referred the Finnish proposal for an international war chest to the Preparatory Commission. It also adopted a resolution requesting States to consider measures to facilitate communication by rail, air, telegraph, and wireless in the case of emergency, and to draw up a list of experts from whom commissioners may be chosen promptly and sent to the spot in the event of disputes. At a private session the Council dc : cided to hold the Economic Conference at Geneva on May 4. M. Thunis was chosen president. There are no developments regarding military control in Germany. It is stated in German circles here that the draft arbitration treaty between Germany and Italy, already drawn up, contains no secret clauses, but follows the same lines as the German treaties already negotiated. It will be duly registered at the League.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19720, 10 December 1926, Page 7
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