New-York tribune., 1920-12-19
French Policies
Win as League
Assembly Ends
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kept close to tho policy of che Canadian
government, but this policy is so lib
eraI on all matters except the distri-
button of raw materials that he stood
out through the meetings as cham
pion OF international justice.
Cecil. who sat as the representative
OF South Africa, continually found him
self opposed to the policies Of the Brit
sh government, which he fought with
dlsinterested courage at every point
where its policy ran counter to his own
convictions.
Dr. Motta, who Is the retiring Presi-
dent of Switzerland, mixed his great
enthusiasm for the league with his
frank dislike Of the exclusively Allied
made covenant nnd treaty. Time and
again he brought back the interna~
tional character Of the debate when
he delegates of the Allied powers were
inclined to bolt IN the direction of their
interests.
Next to these three men stand others
who played less brilliant part in the
debate but who worked with untiring
energy in the commissions. Hialn,ar
Hranting, the Swedish Socialist anj
cad OF the Scandinavian group Of del
egates, was among these, having a
great influence on the ,tions Of the
league, although he made no attempt
10 moncpoiize the floor debates.
Sir George E. Foster, Canadian Min
Ster of Trade and Commerce and vice
president Of the league, handled the
.eague's budget with remarkable abil-
lt.y DR.. Frldtjof Nansen, of N .rway.
shone as one Of the leagues best cx-
ecutIve members and Judge C. J. Do
..erty, Of Canada, did most useful work.
Generally speaking, the delegates
rom the British colonies, including
Edward D. Millen, of Australia, found
themselves throughout the sessions cp-
posing rather than supporting the
II er country.
Those who are mostly responsible
for the Assembly's success hope that
the nations will abandon their race af
ter more territory, immense armies
and greater navies.
Polish Ambition a Factor
At the other extreme in the league
are countries like Poland, with her
more or less close allies and hackers
Rumania and France. Poland has "eI evi,
denced here her desire for more ana
more land, oblivious to the bel. eff held
by other nations that every addition to
her territory increases the prospects
tor social decay. Rumania is prepar-
ing for war to defend Bessarabia.
which the Allies took from Russia and
gave. to her. Frances foreign policy
continues active, with q backing bv
force of arms If that becomes neces-
sary. All these countries oppose any
concrete proposal for a reduction of
ornaments.
Japan also is reported secretly to be
haroorlng an aggressive national pol
ICY IN opposition to the liberal tenden-
eies in the league, and it has been
noted that NiscouNt Ishii and Baron
hayashi,, Of the Japanese delegation
here, adopted throughout the sessions
g much less conciliatory tone than diA
the representatives, that Japan sent to
earlier meetings of the league. Vis-
count Chinda and Raron Matsui.
Japan's excuse for armamcnts contin.
b. that tie United States is
leading the way in preparation for war.
p.nsse representatives a.
the Assembly failed to convince their
,cllow, delegates Of their willingness
to substitute liberal ideas for those
:st'il! clung to by such countries as Po-
land.