New Britain herald., 1921-09-07
Assembly Of The League Of Nations Hears Senor Edwards On Tacna- Africa Affair
Chile Wanted Matter Si- fenced Without Debate, WhereupOn Both Sides Produce Orators.

Geneva, Sept. 7. - (By Associated Press)- assembly of the league of nations at it's session this morning postponed again discussion of the re- quest of Bolivia that the long disputtd question of the provinces of Tacna and Africa, now under tho administra- tion of Chile be placed on the agcnda of the assembly. The discussion was put over till later date on the sng- gestion of the new president Of the assembly. H. A. Van Karrebeek, the Dutch foreign minister.
 Chilean Delegation on Floor.
 Whit" today's session opened August Edwards, head of the Chilean deleRa- ton. took the floor and declared that the :cuuest of Bolivia ought to ba re- jected withou. debate.
 In an eloquent speech Senor Ed wards defined Chile's position as un- compromising on this question. He recalled that the president of Bolivia had declared he would respect the treaty of 1904 between Chile and Be- livia, revision of which Bolivia has asked the assembly to take under con- sideration.
 Edwards on 1904 Treaty.
 Tho incompetence of the league to { revise the treaty of 1904 was the prin- cipal argument of Senor Edwards speech. He declared the covenant of the league of nations provides for the revision of inapplicable treaties only. Gan anyone pretend that this treaty under which we have lived in peace for IT years, is inapplicab1e ?" he ask ed. Senor Edwards characterized the action of Bolivia as a "maneuver" to escape the obligations of a treaty con- cluded in due form.
 Referring to Bolivia's contention that the treaty had been imposed by torce. Senor Edwards said
 But what treaty of peace has not been the result of the victory of one over another? If the league were called on to revise all such treaties it would have to make over the map of the world"
 Access to the Sea.
 Replying to Bolivia's argument that she is deprived Of access to the sea, Senor Edwards recalled that Bolivia. able to import fully through Chilean ports not only products but arms and at the same time was mak- ing a demand for revision of the treaty.
 Recalls Uniting Tics.
 Addressing himself directly to Car os Aramayo, head of the Bolivian delegation, Senor Edwards cried:
 Let me recall the many ties that united us. Let me say to you that Chile wants them to hold, and I hope you will not persist in an attitude hat risks the breaking of them"
 Senor Aramayo sat impressive and lid not betray that the Chilean dele- gates words had made tnS slightest on him.
 Treaty Unapplied.
 Then Senor Aramayo presented Bo- ivia's viewpoint. He said the treaty vas, in the opinion of the Bolivians he result of go years of pressure.
 That treaty" he cried. 'is not only but it is, in fact unap- 'lied. There can be no hope for per- nanent peace in South America so ong as that treaty remains unre- ised''
 Senor Aramayo then proposed that 'olivia's application for revision be ent to committee for investigation nd report. He claimed this proce- ure would be regular under the rules : the assembly.
 President Poincare Mentioned.
 In conclusion, Senor Aramayo quot d from former President Poincare f France as giving the opinion that le league of nations was competent , deal with such questions. Deme- jos Canelas. brother member of the delegation followed Senor sober presentation of Bo- via's case with an argument at 'mpting to prove the competence of le league and summarized the treaty 1904 between Bolivia and Chile ointing out clauses which he assert l had not been carried out by Chile.