New-York tribune., 1920-11-16
Appreciation of Wilson's
Efforts in Behalf of
World Organization
Voiced by Delegates
Issue of Admitting
Germany Left Open
French Yield to Motion of
Cecil That Question May
Be Raised Any Time
By Arthur S. Draper
Special Gable TO The Tribune

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GENEVA. Nov. 15.-The assembly of
xhs League Of Nations at Its initial ses-
sion to-day elected Paul Hymnns, Of
Belgium, president. and expressed its
unanimous appreciation of the work
President Wilson had done in forward
ins the interests Of the league. The
question Of the admission OF Germany
Into the league was injected into the
discussion.
Lord Robert Cecil. who represented
South Africa, introduced the German
problem at the afternoon session in
ths form Of resolution providing that
shs assembly should be left free at any
time to entertain an application from
Germany for admission to the league.
The French opposed the motion on the
ground that a vote would commit its
delegation. After Lord Cecil had ex-
planned that he considered his resolution
lett the question Of each country's atti-
tude open the French yielded.
N. Tittoni, Italian delegate, declared
that world sentiment demanded the
admission Of Austria and Bulgaria.
Despite the discussion to-day there
is still TO indication as to how the
question OF the admission Of Germany
will be brought before the assembly.
but after the debate on the Cecil reso-
luton it is certain that it will arise
soon.
Won Bernstorff Expected to-day
A representative Of the German
League Of Nations Union called to-day
8! the assembly headquarters and sp-
Piled for all documents relating TO
The meetings Of the assembly. 1t is
expected that Count Won Bernstorff.
who represents the German League Of
Nations Union, will arrive in this city
.osnfofrow. T~zs.
An air OF reality was given the after
neon session by lively debates in which
representatives of the smaller nations
TOOK an active part. The principal
work Of the conference during the next
few days will be performed by COM
nlttees, and it is evident that the con-
ference VIII last until after Christmas
unless most of the differences are set
tied by the committees.
The assembly was informed that the
question Of mandates, which has been
under consideration by the council,
was not yet ready for consideration by
the assembly committee. This man
cate problem is expected to cause con-
siderable difficulty. The fight between
Poland and the free city of Danzig
aas reached a deadlock. The great
powers do not like the plan Of a com
mission consisting Of representatives
Of seven states holding mandates and
slght which do not hold mandates.
The British favor a commission COM
posed Of FIVE members.
GENEVA, Nov. Is (By Tho Asso-
sls'ed Press)-ln the election of Off
ssrs Paul Hymans received thirty-five
votes to four for President Motta Of
switzerland and one each for ex-
resident Ador of Switzerland and
leon Bourgeois, Of France.
H. Hymana called the delegates to
slder and introduced President Motta
% Switzerland, who in his address cor
as'iy welcomed the delegates and ex-
pressed the hope that the United States
would no. delay much longer in
ssx.ng its legitimate place in the
When N. Hymans, who heads the
S.sish delegation, and was formerly
'e.sn Sliais -er of Beiglum, declared
-. Is n1st session Of the assembly open
se ha.l was crowded with men and
syA'h anc tre.e were several women
s~oag the delegates. Their toilettes.
'a We g1sia. red and yellow gown s
ST., ne S"sss guards, gave touches Of
"''r 70 an otherwise sober scene.
Ifatitude to Wilson Expressed
~ Ao,ta, in his greetings 70 the
s@,es, thanked the peace confer
'-s 'ef having selected Geneva as
%at 4. ne League of Nations, and
,hanHed President Wilson for
~As tie ineetia1 of the assembly
,as seal vi the league.
"f hf1l zefs.ln Vi he assembly y
~. G,'e ID wita tne ringing OF al!
% 'eiis IN Genera after several min
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