Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-01-19
League Of Nations to Be Finn
Iy Backed by Lloyd George
and Other Delegates From
British Empire,
GIVE AND TAKE Is
PLAN OF ENGLISH
British Protectofate in Asia
Minor and Arabia Part Of
Plan, With Cooperation in
Africa.

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Paris, Jan. ls--Careful investiga-
tion here has made il possible 10 give
more concretely an outline OF the war
claims of Great Britain and her gen
eral desires regarding the making of
the peace.
The British aims, the unofficial
representation of them shows nre re-
garded as, in general coinciding with
those of the United States delegation
at the peace conference.
Great Britain believes first, Il is de-
clared in these sources. that a league
of nations is desirable and attainable
and that none of the British war
aims will be considered practicable
they conform with the tennets of such
league as rs contemplated 10 re-
align and govern the affairs OF the
universe. She also believes that
things should be so adjusted that the
form with those Of the oihers---ir
other words thu sheSs should ss'le q
compact or give and take. AS TO in
IDENTITIES, Great Britain expects to
enter pool with either nations Her
claims are comparatively small 1t is
said, but she wants her air raid dam.
age and her shipping losses paid for
In addition to the league of ma.
tions. one of the great things which
Great Britain hopes will grow out OF
the peace conference, It is apparent
is a thoroughly good working agree
ment with the United States Great
importance is attached to thisa
Great Britain. it is declared by the
interpreters of her views, has no in
terost on the continent OF Europe
other than that permanent peace and
justice be maintained She desires tC
see countries such as Switzerland
given access to the sea. this not only
in the interest of the trade of Grea-
Britain but of that of the world a:
she holds that there are numerous
ports which should be made free. in
Guiding Constantinople.
Freedom of Seas.
As to the freedom of seas Great
Britain, will. in the future. as in the
past, aim at securing the creates,
possible freedom for commerce. to al
, nations in times of peace. This Is
what she means by the freedom of the
seas. @
Great Britain desires the greatest
freedom of trade on land and sea
and she expects a league of nations
to guarantee this. 1t is stated. Be
fore the war, it is pointed out, brit
ish colonies were open to the world
In Asia Minor, notably in Arabia
and Mesopotamia. Great Britain has
certain commitments. In Arabia
the people asked her for protection
against the Turks and requests that
they be not left under Ottoman con.
troll. Assurances Of protection were
given by Great Britain. The expedi.
ton into Mesopotamin was due part
ly to the same condition it is added
In this part of the world there are
! French. Italian, British. Russian and
Turkish interests to consider.
As far as Arabia is concerned
Great britain will largely be guided
by the inhabitants. Arabia was re-
Gently recognized as sovereign bel
ligerent power, and Great Britain de-
sires the principle Of self-determina
ton to work itself. out as far as per-
in these districts. Undoubtedly
it is said, she expects to supervise
affairs in some parts of Arabia and
this is also true of Mesopotamia
where Great Britain is renreeented
as feeling that she should hold the
rudder.
The question of the Pagdad rail-
way must be disposed of and wheth-
er 1t be regarded as state railway
is matter for the peace conference
to decide.