New Britain herald., 1926-03-17

Even Germans had made plans last night 10 return to Berlin today. The German delegation sad there were e9 chances out Of loo that Ger manys election would not be passed upon today,
 Locarno to stand But adjournment or no adjourn rnent it previously had been an. nounced that the Locarno pacts would not die, An official com munication issued by the representa- lives ot Germany, Belgium. France, Great Britain and Italy. declared that while there was reason to be. lle"e the quarrel over council seats would not be overcome at present, they were happy to recognize that the work Of peace that they realized at Locarno, and which existed in all its value and all its force, remained intact The communication added that the Locarno signatories were convinced on the occasion Of the next session Of the assembly the pres cnt dscord would have been settled and Germany's entry into the league realized
 Other Complications
 Other complications besides the Brazilian attitude arose with terrific force 10 prevent the carrying out Of the program for the election of Ger many. The little entente brought tremendous pressure to bear upop Edward Benes. the Czecho- Slovakian foreign minister. not to resign Czecho-S -Slovakia's non- permanent seat on the council ia order to make way for q chair for Poland unless both the allied powers and Germany would unequivocally commit them- selves to support Rumania's cand- dacy 10 a non- permanent seat at the next election.
 The little entente took this strong attitude because of its conviction that tho little entente must require the certainty of having representa- ton on the council, which promised 10 become a mightier medium in in- ternational political life with the en- trance of Germany into its activities.
 Moreover Spain, while having no intention 10 veto Germany's election, caused the greatest disquietude by a yelled threat that she would dis continue collaboration with the league, though she might not re- sign. because the Spanish people. believing in the justice their claim to a permanent seat, would find it diff fcult to carry on at Genera after rebuff.
 All these considerations reluctant ly forced the allied and German leaders to the conclusion that the best interests Of ali the concerned, and especially the interests of the league itself. pointed to the wisdom Of a postponement of Germans en- trance into the Geneva institution.
 New Campaign
 The practical outcome Of the pro- iccted poStponcment, with Germany still keeping her application for membership on file, will mean a new. and determined canvass for seats on the council. which undoubtedly will be reorganized after an investigation Of the problem at the regular Sep tember assembly. In the present state of affairs friends of the league are showing the greatest anxiety, but they express the belief that it will weather the storm and SO forward confidently with it's work without be. inG crippled by the resignations of any members
 There was considerable criticism against the council Of the league late late last night for deciding to ad- journ the election of Germany with out allowing more time for the Brazilian government to reply to the appeal of the council and to take cognizance of the resolution urging Braza to alter her attitude, which was voted at yesterdays meeting Of the Latin American delegates.
 The appeal of these delegates was sent by radio to Rio Janeiro by Sen hor Mello-Franco, the chief Bra ! zilan delegate. yesterday afternoon. |