New-York tribune., 1920-11-28
U. s. ArmyMan
Studies League
Military Plans
Major Churchill Is First
American Observer to At
tend Present Meeting of
the Assembly in Geneva
Visit Creates Sensation
Delegates Surprised at Une~-
pected Appearance Of Any
One From Washington

GENEVA, Nov. 27 (By The Associated
Press).-Thc arrival here to-day Of
Maj Marlborough Churchill, assistant
chief OF the Military Intelligence Di-
vision of the General Staff Of the Amer
c&n Army. which so far as appears now
mas no real significance. except to hlm-
self and his department, has created a
mild sensation in League OF Nations
circles. The United States has been on
the lips Of almost every spokesman in
the Assembly of the League and proba-
lly in the minds Of every delegate.
The hope that the United States will
some day join the league is unmistak-
able. The entire work of the Assem-
bly, has visibly been directed so as not
to prejudice the most important ques-
tions at issue regarding the league
covenant, and 50 as to leave the way
open for the United States to have her
say in its eventual revision.
The appearance during this Assembly
of any official or unofficial representa-
tive of the American government was
the last ching hoped for. Major
Churchill, consequently. was all the
more an object Of attention when His
presence here became known.
During the afternoon Major Church
i'll conferred with the American mem
bers of the leagues secrctariat, and
also with Colonel Requin, Of the Ere nch
military delegation in attendance here
Major Churchill probably will see
the British and other military experts
here for the Assembly before leaving
Geneva the middle Of next week. He
explained he was on tour Of inspec-
tion of all the American military at
taches in Europe and came to Geneva
to ind out the manner in which the
military commission vas organized and
become acquainted with the activities
Of the Assembly regarding intelligence
work and other military questions.
The United states, Major Churchill
said WAS interested from the stand
point Of the future, and, naturally. Was
anxious to know what had been done
or might be accompl shed in military
way by the league.
Ma ior Churchill said he had not been
ordered to Geneva by either the War
or State Department, but thought he
had good opportunity TO obtain val!
liable information for the United
States, inasmuch Us he was at Bernc
inspecting the military attaches Office
there. He said he might report TO
Washington on his visit to Geneva.
The first American treaties to be
filed with the league were put off,
cially on record to-day, when Sweden
presented NC text of two agreements
with Tic nited States.
The first of these. signed October is
last, is IN the form OF "a proclamation
by President Wilson extending the
copyright law of 1909 as applied be
tween Sweden and the United States.
The second treaty cancels Articles
II and KIT Of the Consular Convention
between Sweden and the United States,
making them terminate March is, 1921.
The treaty was signed June IS last.
Under the covenant Of the League
of Nations the various countries must
file all treaties and agreements made
since January 10 OF the present year
even those in which the other con-
tracing party is not a member Of the
league.
The arrival Of the first American
treaties, although they are minor ones
vas All occasion cf considerable m
terest among tho league members and
officials
total Of Afty-one treaties and
agreements have 50 Ear been filed with
the league b. the various members
Of these fifteen were filed by Great
Britain. eleven by France, four b.
Sweden. six by Switzerland, and fifteen
by other nations which Fled one con
vention each. Germany, although not
member. has voluntarily fled nine
treaties. two Of which we're win Soy ie'
Russia.
The subcommittee considering ths
admission o. new members has beer
unable to complete its work on &C
count Of objections 10 both Bulgari;
and Austria BY neighborine states
Rumapla. Greece and Jugo- SlaNia Ar
sjNl standing cut against Bulgaria
while tZecho- -SioVakia has not yet con
sentc0 to thc admission Of Austria
, The reasons given by these ohjcctini
states are much the .ame as those pre-
scented BY France against Germany. I
: mas been pointed out to them, how
ever. that bolh Bulgaria and Austri
: n their applications promised TO ful
s FIJI tno:r international obligations an
thus make themselves eligible for ad
mission. suggestions We're made Z
the representatives Of the objectin
= states to-day that, in view Of the ad
4 van-ages they derive from the peac
n treaties, continued obstruction on thei
= part would be likely to attract VI
favorable attention.
- The subcommittee on armamen,
o to-day continued hearing argument
in favor Of the resolution introduce
l. hy Dr. Gastoa da Cunha, Of Brazi
II making the manu- actute of arms an
y munitions a state monopoly in ever
country. This proposition IS gainin
o ground among tho delegates, it bein
n held that much of the tendency I
IL proyoAe hostilitics would be remove
e If all possible private profit from m
A. manufacture Of war materials shoul
&c Sc elm mated.
d Thc work Of the League of Natior
T. committees has progressed enough I
II war,ant tho announce ment shat
?, plenary session of the Assembly Wi
be held some time between Decemb
and 10.
The little Entente will propose tn;
c@ecno o-Sloyakla replace Greece
,, non-p permanent member Of the Coui
. eli, while the scandinavian grou
J. favors sweden.
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