New Britain herald., 1920-12-02
LEAGUE ASSEMBLY
 DECIDES NOT TO
 CHANCE COVENANT
Only One Dissenting Vote, and
 That by Argentine Commits . sion to Study Problems
LETTER OF THANKS IS
 SENT PRESIDENT WILSON

SENT PRESlDENT WlLSUN President Hymans of League of Na-
 tons Dispatches Letter to President
 of U. S.-Spain and Brazil Also to
 bc Thanked For Their stand on
 Armenian ProbIcm-Argcntina
 Vote startIes Assembly.
 Geneva. Dec. "A resolution re- jcctinR the consideration of amend ments to the league covenant at this session and providing for a commit teo to study changes before the meet ing of tho next assembly was passed by the assembly of the league at to- days session with but one dissenting vote.
 Argentina Votes "No"
 This was cast by delegate Pueyrre- doan of Argentina. He had not taken the floor during the debate on the resolution which was an animated one and his negative vote. which was entirely unexpected caused conster- nation in the assembly. as it was con- sidcred t would prevent the passage of the resolution under the unanimo ous vote of tho member nations repre- sontod.
 President Hymans however, ruled that the question was one Of proce- duro not requiring unanimity. and notwithstanding the Argentinian's ne- gative vote declared the resolution adopted.
 Letter to Wilson. The text of the reply made by the council to President Will sons acceptance of the role of mediator In the Armenian question which was dispatched to Washington this morning signed by President Hymans Of the assembly is as foi- lows: th.H ..
 Tn the name of the council of tho League of Nations thank you for rour telegram of December 1 in which you agree to act as med iator between the Armenians and Inc Turk ish nationalists and add that you will nominate n representative for this purpose.
 The council is deeply rejoiced at and grateful for your decision The council asked mo to inform you that tho Spanish government declares it. self ready to participate in any ac- ton of q moral and diplomatic char acter in support of Armenian and hat the Brazilian government an- nounccs that it is ready to take part alone or with other powers in put ling an end to the present situation In Armenia. The council Is there fore requesting these two govern nents to communicate directly with vou as to how cooperation in this work can best bc arranged. Negotia- Hons can be opened immediately with the Armenian government at E.rivan. "As regards the Kemalists (Turk- ish Nationalists), the council is talk ing steps to find out the most ef- rectlve method of getting into touch with thcm and will inform you fur ther on this point as soon as possible"
 other Countries Thanked.
 Paul Hymans also proposed that messages of gratitude be sent to Brazil and Spain.
 Lord Robert Cecil. representative of the Union of South Africa. said thanks were also due the French delegation, particularly Rene Viviant whose eloauence he declared had in- q Ipired this meritorious effort to save Armenia.
 Lord Robert pointed out that Ar menia was snowbound and that hos tliities had been stopped, but fresh outbreak must be anticipated when Inc snow disappeared Tn the mean time resources and guidance must be furnished Armenia he urged.
 Protest Disaliowcd. Cermany's protest against accept .nde by the League of Nations of what the Berlin government deemed taIsihed returns from the piebiscites held In the Eupcn and Malmedy dis lrlcts along the Belgian frontier has been rejected by the council of the league. Tn it's reply to the German rovernment the council says 1t finds 10 reason to modify It's previous de- rision to accept the result of tho i pIebiscito.