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THURSDAY
MARCH
THE LEAGUE CRISIS declared his instructions were the present situation was a chual ponsible for the present dicul
irrevocable.
one, He deplored any event which" | tlászl Sir Austen Chamberlain, after undid the work of Locarne. "The
The Albinian delegate caused a announcing his inability to propose present difficulties must disappear stir by pointing out the Assembly Germany's admission, said he was Reorganisation is necessary, pe had been summoned to admit Ger profoundly happy that all the dif- cause it is humiliating to the many and demanding a vote there eulties among the Locarno signa-League to be exposed to such on 'immediately; but the President tories had been removed. If they events. (Frolonged applause). put M. Briand's proposal to the
Thas
EUROPEAN "PRESS COMMENT.
seemed well within
our
and conâdonce that the adjourn.
Other Views.
various delegates.
vote Instead. Reuter
The Irony of It
London, March 17. The Times, referring to the succession of intricate, evolutions had been the only obstacle to the He anid France regretted more designed to give Poland at least admission of Germany to member-than anyone that Gormany was a temporary sent on the League ship of the League and a por-not joining the League this session,
Genova, later. Council asks for what: desperate manent scat on the Council, this He tributed the Germans for facing
The feelings voiced in moderate reason it is so critically important pledge for stability" and peace the event without ill-humour
language by Sir Austen Chamber, M. Briand moved a resolution re-lain and M. Briand to-day are being that Poland should have a seat on would have been "realised as they the Council, and declares. Brazil earnestly hoped it might have gretting that present circumstances re-echoed in stronger forms on all likewise could hardly have ex-been (Cheers). It was indeed prevent Germany's entry, and hop sides, namely that the League is pected to maintain an
obdurato a tragedy that another difficulty ins the matter would be settled in passing through the worst crisis in attitude in critical affairs without had arisen, but the Locarno aigna, September..
its history some assurance of powerful out- tories were determined that the Vlacount Ishii, presiding, warm-
Commentators are particularly side support.
good work of peace, reconciliationly-tributed the epirit of sacrifice of "Nationalism and international-
and co-operation, should not be Sweden and Czecho-Slovakia. Ha critical of an American State con- Interrupted.
proposed the appointment of a
tributing to frustrate the admission lam have fought," comments the
of Germany and remodelling the Daily Express, "and the former have discharged my task. It is blems confronting the Council affecting European interests. It is Sir Austen" Chamberlain added: special committee to study the pro-
Council in matter essentially signally triumphed. The lesson of this disillusionment will bitter disappointment to me that (Cheers).
held that this is an ironic develop not be lost if the British Govern what I have striven for, and what
ment from the American continent, ment in future anchor themselves
grasp, The Assembly adopted M. Bri-which invariably invokes to the solid structure of the Bri-must be postponed, but I'am sure and's motion, after statements by Monroe doctring when America is the bish Empire, and put no faith in the Assembly will share my hope
concerned, though credit is given unaubstantial chimeras."--Reuter.
De Heer Loudon (Holland) ex- to practically all the other South "The Game Has Not Been Played."ment of the question shall be a
ut the American States for strongly press London, March 17, adjournment only in order to make pressed dissatisfaction
certain that Germany, tukes her failure to admit Germany, and salding Brazil to abandon her attitude. Grave disappointment is ex- pressed on all sides at what is rightful place at the next meeting the Assembly expected the League of the Assembly," (Cheers, not to be again exposed to such an | fantamount, to a breakdown of the
event as the present. [Geneya meeting. The question is naked, "If they do these things in the green leaf, what shall be done in the dry the comparison being between the question of the con- stitution and framework of the Council and a real national crisis which might arise between <im portant Powers. There is a ten- dency to lay the blame on Brazil for the present situation.
The Daily Telegraph says the Council's confession of failure will come, and the League would Mr. Zahle (Denmark) emphasis create a very bad impression. The emerge stronger than ever, though ed that the Assembly was not res-Ormsby Gore, M.P." blame will not justly be cast ont Germany. The game has not been played. The manifesté by the Locarnoites is a brave attempt to gild the pill of failure.
Despair and Desperation. The Daily Mail goes out of ity way to strongly support Bir Austeni Chamberlain...
The Daily Graphic says Geneva began with intrigue and ended in Gasca. The Council's decision is one of despair and desperation. The League emerges from the episode sciled and supine. The English people will acknowledge gratefully the courageous and seemly role played by Sweden. -Reater.
Berlin, March 17. Government circles are not sur- prised at the Geneva decision. Gratification is expressed at the statement in the communique that Germany is not to blame for the failure of the conference and also' the declaration therein that the Locarnoites are determined to adhere to the Locarno ideala despite the present setback. -Reuter
German Entry Shelved.
Geneva, March 17. The importance of the occasion was shown by the anxious expres- sion on the faces of delegates at the opening of the League Assem-
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The proceedings opened with" the reading of a long statement by the Brazilian delegate, based on instructions from Rio de Janeiro, after which Sir Austen Chamberlain announced. that in view.of the nature of the Brazilian statement it was impossible for him at present to propose that the Assembly should admit Ger-1 mány to the League.-Renter.
French Comments.
Paris, March 17. While regretting that there was not sufficient preparation for the Geneva meeting, and outlining the necessity for reforming the statutes of the League of Nations, the papers consider the postpone- Morning and Afternoon Toas, ment, of Germany's admission is Good Assortment of Fancy Cakes the most reasonable solution, and Wedding and Christening Cakes Locarno's achievements remain
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The Petit Parisien reports that M. Briand declared the Franco- German difference was entirely.. eliminated. As to Poland's can- didature, they were in full accord. It is definitely understood Po- land will receive a seat on the Coun-2
cil at the same time at Germany.
In fact, the crista occurred within
the League, and does not affect Franco-German relations.-Havas. Sir Austen's Statement.
Geneva, March 17, In the Assembly, Sonor Franco, reading the statement from the Brazilian Government, contended that South America should have more equitable representation on the Council. He much regretted that Germany would not be, adnilt- ted to the League at present, and
The failure to bring in Germany to the League has created a sensation at Berne, where it is felt the development will lead to modi the Lengue status
Dr. Nanee (Norway) hope Germany's admission would be fication of their
--Router. secured in September. 1,
which were renewed when Sit Austen eloquently tributed Sweden and Czecho-Slovakia for generosity in making possible the noble spirit of self sacrifico and removal of the difficulties the Locarno signatories).
M. Briand's Speech.
among
Mr. Chu (China) urged that <conomic potentiailties' and geo. graphic position would be taken into consideration in deelding the con position of the Council.
M. Briand also tributed Czecho- The Ranian delgente gave an Slovakia. He was profoundly con-assurance of co-operation by the vinced that the remaining dif- Little Entente in the interests of culties would ultimately be over peace..
The whole Empiro is almost entirely dependent on foreign countries for cotton, coffee, and tobacco; it is vital, therefore, that the development of these three products should be pushed and oncouraged on British soil throughout the World. Mr.
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With the approach; of spring we are getting numerous pro- nouncements on the length of the skirt. In one quarter, for ex- ample, it is said that it will be longer; in another, that it will be shorter.
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Neither statement is wholly true, but both are partially so.
For tail and for elderly women the skirt will be a little longer:
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girls, so as to match them with shortening of the skirts of little One new development is the
their mothers'; in the forthcom ing spring little girls will look like spiders-all logs.
It is interesting to observe from a study of old portraits how the skirt of the child has evolved in the same direction as that of the mother; persistently it Бле shortened, and always the child has been a little in advance of the mother. The length of the child's skirt to-day is the length of the mother's skirt to-morrow." : Little children are now serious- ly consulted as to which they would prefer, a skirt flaired or pleated. And most of them have definite views on the subjòct, and take critical interest
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