Evening star., 1920-11-21
WARNS LEAGUE j. S.
WILL BAR MEDDL|NG
|N|TS0WN AFFAIRS
Canada Takes Like Stand,
Delegates DecIare-In-
fIuence of Body Grows.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
GENEVA. November 2o.-Although
the United States is not represented by
a delegate in the assembly Of the league
Of nations there is hardly a session
in which the United States is not
referred to in some manner. The
United States today had a volunteer
spokesman on the speakers stand in
Newton W. Rowell of the Canadian
delegation, who warned the assembly
against any policy involving inter-
ference in the internal affairs Of any
country.
Canada" said Mr. Rowell, will
never consent to any such interfer-
ence," adding. you cannot expect
the great country to the south Of
Canada to become q party to the
league il there is any pretension that
the league can interfere in its in
ternaI affairz" Mr. Rowen was re-
plyinss to 4 FsRark by Senator La
Fontaine OF Belgium that no country
should have -tiss right TO monopolfse
the raw WatsEiAls it produces.
Ieasae raa.e,ee Crows.
~ cable 70 ne Star and New YORK Tribune.
Copyright. 1920.
GENEVA. November 20.-After q
weeks observation It is possible. to
draw a few general deductions re-
garding the first assembly Of the
league Of nations, which is expected
to remain in session for three or four
more weeks.
The league threatens to grow in
influence faster than most persons an
ticipated. and some desired.
America will be disappointed il it
expects to find some deserters from
this league to another association
with a similar object.
Practically every one of the forty
one member states is keenly anxious
to have America join this league, for
it is a question Of this league or nc
league.
A large majority Of the countries
membership by Germany. This, how
ever, is not likely to be made as long
as the French threaten to withdraw
il Germany is admitted.
Has Air Of Reality.
This international conference, which
many thought would only be harm
less debating society. has about it
an air Of reality. 1t gives signs of
vitality and offers promise of develop
ing into a real association Of free ma
tions, united with the common pur-
pose Of preserving world peace.
The old order still persists, but it is
feeling the pressure for a change from
the time-worn procedure of interna-
tional diplomacy and is gradually
concessions to the new order.
On the other hand, it would be mac
curate to say a spirit of International
ism predominates. for nationalism
still dominates the assembly.
The outstanding figure Of the as
appears as the representative of South
Africa, but who. in reality, voices the
Of large body of English
men. He lacks the oratorical ability
Of viviani and the magnetism of
Lloyd George. but his sincerity is be-
yong question and his honesty is not
appreciation.
The Swiss president, Giuseppi Moda,
has intervened in the discussion to
press the point that the true task of
the league is to establish universal
peace, and that neutrals who were
not parties to the treaty of Versailles
have little interest in the question of
the distribution of the spoils of the
world war. Neutral delegates have
shown a certain degree of caution, |
but Branting of Sweden. Nanzen of |