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Finally, the groundwork could be laid for the general disarmament towards which humanity strives painfully with its efforts to outlaw war. Up to the present, it must be conceded, little that is encouraging has resulted from the deliberations of the Geneva conferences. Not even the framers of the League Covenant could find a way to reconcile the age-old clash of national interests of which the manifestations are again being seen today. So the everlasting sub-committees are being charged with the thankless task of elaborating inevitable compromises. Final agreement on a scheme of control must mean a convention resembling in few details the high ideals with which the Conference was organized. All the while the world looks on the working of an international paradox to which it has become accustomed with the years. Of all the delegations in Geneva, the one sent by the United States Government is by far the most conspicuous. Its members offer the most radical of the suggestions being made and final success or failure of the finished project will undoubtedly depend vitally on the extent of American cooperation. Yet the United States is not a member of the League of Nations. Today there is less prospect than before that it ever will become one. So long as a Republican Administration remains in power in Washington and so long as the Irreconcilables are abroad in the land, there is small chance of Senate approval for the treaty required to that end. If the United States, therefore, is to help the League to control the arms traffic, it must be allowed to cooperate without admitting officially that it does so. Mr. Burton as the chief American delegate, has made this quite clear at Geneva. And in doing so he elicited from M. Lange, the Norwegian delegate, about the most interesting suggestion that the Conference has heard so far. It is recalled that Norway, in the person of Hjalmar Branting, was second to no nation in championing broader powers and authority for the League. But M. Lange sees no reason why the American objection should prove insuperable. Why mention
than before that it ever will become one. So long as a Republican Administration remains in power in Washington and so long as the Irreconcilables are abroad in the land, there is small chance of Senate approval for the treaty required to that end. If the United States, therefore, is to help the League to control the arms traffic, it must be allowed to cooperate without admitting officially that it does so. Mr. Burton as the chief American delegate, has made this quite clear at Geneva. And in doing so he elicited from M. Lange, the Norwegian delegate, about the most interesting suggestion that the Conference has heard so far. It is recalled that Norway, in the person of Hjalmar Branting, was second to no nation in championing broader powers and authority for the League. But M. Lange sees no reason why the American objection should prove insuperable. Why mention the League of Nations at all in the agreement to be concluded? So runs the suggestion. No name of a central organism need appear. Let each signatory bind itself to publish full statistics of arms manufacture in and arms shipments from its territory. Then the Assembly of the League can set up a special committee to classify and file away carefully the reports sent in by the various Governments. If the Geneva Conference is to end in something of this sort—and the Lange proposal is in the hands of a sub-committee—there will be disappointment among the well-wishers of the League and unholy joy among the unrepenting scoffers. This is not the sort of thing for which the League of Nations was supposed to have been founded. There have been plenty of instances in its short life when it has been accused with apparent reason of being no more than a “supper filing system.” The League cannot afford many more such instances. There might come a demand from the Governments which keep it going financially, with its 781 employees costing on average each year, for some unofficial and less expensive organism that would accomplish essentially the same end. THE WORLD’S PRESS
set up a special committee to classify and file away carefully the reports sent in by the various Governments. If the Geneva Conference is to end in something of this sort—and the Lange proposal is in the hands of a sub-committee—there will be disappointment among the well-wishers of the League and unholy joy among the unrepenting scoffers. This is not the sort of thing for which the League of Nations was supposed to have been founded. There have been plenty of instances in its short life when it has been accused with apparent reason of being no more than a “supper filing system.” The League cannot afford many more such instances. There might come a demand from the Governments which keep it going financially, with its 781 employees costing on average each year, for some unofficial and less expensive organism that would accomplish essentially the same end. THE WORLD’S PRESS American Comment “Scientists will have to go some—if they invent an instrument that will enable the third party to hear the call being made for it.”—Cincinnati Enquirer. “The 139 communes in South France which raise bulbs on a large scale for the American market seem justified in a protest against a bureaucratic order excluding their product from this country. The nagging of foreign lands is often bureaucratic work. It might be stopped if Congress were to quit delegating its powers to executive departments, or if the Supreme Court were to decide such delegation unconstitutional.” — Brooklyn Daily Eagle. English Comment. Discussing the disarmament of Germany, the Daily News says: “It is to be hoped, not only that the covering letter of the Note will be conciliatory in tone, but also that it will state in the plainest language that when the imposed terms are faithfully fulfilled the Allies mean to carry out their own obligations without further temporizing and with the strictest fidelity and dispatch.” On the same topic the Morning Post writes: “The vast majority of the British people are adamantly in favor of the maintenance of the territorial clauses of the Treaty of Versailles, for the simple reason
a bureaucratic order excluding their product from this country. The nagging of foreign lands is often bureaucratic work. It might be stopped if Congress were to quit delegating its powers to executive departments, or if the Supreme Court were to decide such delegation unconstitutional.” — Brooklyn Daily Eagle. English Comment. Discussing the disarmament of Germany, the Daily News says: “It is to be hoped, not only that the covering letter of the Note will be conciliatory in tone, but also that it will state in the plainest language that when the imposed terms are faithfully fulfilled the Allies mean to carry out their own obligations without further temporizing and with the strictest fidelity and dispatch.” On the same topic the Morning Post writes: “The vast majority of the British people are adamantly in favor of the maintenance of the territorial clauses of the Treaty of Versailles, for the simple reason that their abrogation would inevitably lead to another war. And they are equally determined to insist on the disarmament on the other side of the Rhine, for they have too sharp a recollection of the intransigence of a Germany armed to the teeth.” Concerning Bengal and its reforms, the Times says: “If Mr. Das proves to have made what is known as a trial offer, certain anxieties will be relieved. and even though early or complete agreement prove impossible his action may at least dispel some of the clouds which have lowered too long over the fair and populous province of Bengal. Says the Daily Telegraph: “The first Session of the present Parliament promises to be as rich in fulfillment as the Government’s ill-wishers hoped and confidently believed that it would be sterile. The party of ‘Tory reaction’ is revealing itself week by week to be the party of social and industrial reform. not unwillingly or grudgingly but animated by that ‘bright and burning spiritual ideal’ of social service of which the Prime Minister is the most constant and persuasive advocate,” French Comment. Attention is paid by the French press today to the questions of a security pact with Germany
says: “If Mr. Das proves to have made what is known as a trial offer, certain anxieties will be relieved. and even though early or complete agreement prove impossible his action may at least dispel some of the clouds which have lowered too long over the fair and populous province of Bengal. Says the Daily Telegraph: “The first Session of the present Parliament promises to be as rich in fulfillment as the Government’s ill-wishers hoped and confidently believed that it would be sterile. The party of ‘Tory reaction’ is revealing itself week by week to be the party of social and industrial reform. not unwillingly or grudgingly but animated by that ‘bright and burning spiritual ideal’ of social service of which the Prime Minister is the most constant and persuasive advocate,” French Comment. Attention is paid by the French press today to the questions of a security pact with Germany and the debt to the United States. Petit Parisien: All Allied diplomats who have seen the Note from the Quai d’Orsay declared that it is a remarkable document and that it shows clearly the plan in which France hopes to secure results from the German offer. Rappel: In offering to us the pact of security which tends to leave Germany’s hands free, it is proposed that we cede our birthright. The Treaty of Versailles imposed on the aggressor of 1914 some precise obligations. It consecrated our rights. The obligations have not been fulfilled, but our rights remain the same. We will not give way before the cunning and the cynicism of a modern Jacob. Eclair: The pact of five prepares the “Portuguese” of France and Belgium by England or the “vassalization” by Germany, and there are the perspectives, rather depressing, for a people which, in the defense of liberty, has sacrificed everything and the best of its blood. Action Française: France is pushed into the arms of Germany. At the same time, the Anglo-Saxons demand of her billions which not only threaten to give the coup de grâce to our finances, but also to make overflow the cup of bitterness.
us the pact of security which tends to leave Germany’s hands free, it is proposed that we cede our birthright. The Treaty of Versailles imposed on the aggressor of 1914 some precise obligations. It consecrated our rights. The obligations have not been fulfilled, but our rights remain the same. We will not give way before the cunning and the cynicism of a modern Jacob. Eclair: The pact of five prepares the “Portuguese” of France and Belgium by England or the “vassalization” by Germany, and there are the perspectives, rather depressing, for a people which, in the defense of liberty, has sacrificed everything and the best of its blood. Action Française: France is pushed into the arms of Germany. At the same time, the Anglo-Saxons demand of her billions which not only threaten to give the coup de grâce to our finances, but also to make overflow the cup of bitterness. If the United States disinterests itself from Europe, England will be exposed to a disagreeable surprise: that of a Franco-German reconciliation more extended than England might desire, an intimacy, an alliance in which Germany, by virtue of actual relative forces, will have the direction. Gaulois: It appears singular that America should have chosen this moment of diplomatic negotiations and financial crisis of the most critical nature in France, to oblige us to fix the amounts of our annual debt payments. London Art Sales Are of Interest A quantity of rare art works is to be offered to the public in London this week. Opening tomorrow at Christie’s, the sale of the Alfred de Rothschild collection will be the outstanding dispersal of the year. This historical collection of period furniture, objects of art and paintings was bequeathed by Mr. de Rothschild to Almina, Countess of Carnarvon, at the time of his death seven years ago. A large part of these works of art was inherited but the collection increased with great tact and rare insight by Mr. de Rothschild during his own lifetime. The sale that opens tomorrow will comprise the furniture and objects of art; it will last three days.
should have chosen this moment of diplomatic negotiations and financial crisis of the most critical nature in France, to oblige us to fix the amounts of our annual debt payments. London Art Sales Are of Interest A quantity of rare art works is to be offered to the public in London this week. Opening tomorrow at Christie’s, the sale of the Alfred de Rothschild collection will be the outstanding dispersal of the year. This historical collection of period furniture, objects of art and paintings was bequeathed by Mr. de Rothschild to Almina, Countess of Carnarvon, at the time of his death seven years ago. A large part of these works of art was inherited but the collection increased with great tact and rare insight by Mr. de Rothschild during his own lifetime. The sale that opens tomorrow will comprise the furniture and objects of art; it will last three days. On Friday, the paintings, including two Gainsboroughs and three Reynolds sent down from Highclere by the present Earl of Carnarvon, and a number of excellent examples of the Dutch school, will be placed under the hammer and will undoubtedly produce some record prices. The Sèvres garnitures alone would make the reputation of a collection, and the bleu de roi vases, together with the splendors of the Wallace Collection at Hertford House in London. A pair of these beautiful Rothschild examples may now be identified with those celebrated in a chapter of art history that has often been quoted. These wonderful vases, decorated with cupids, are now other than those bought originally by the late Charles Wertheimer in very enterprising circumstances. He happened to see them in a house at a well-known watering place. Saying nothing about them, he led the owner, step by step, to accept a lavish offer for the house, the freehold, and everything, lock, stock, and barrel. When he gained his end—the possession of the Sèvres pair--he went to a house agent and told him to dispose of the place again at the first reasonable offer and likewise to disperse the unnecessary household effects. Among the furniture
reputation of a collection, and the bleu de roi vases, together with the splendors of the Wallace Collection at Hertford House in London. A pair of these beautiful Rothschild examples may now be identified with those celebrated in a chapter of art history that has often been quoted. These wonderful vases, decorated with cupids, are now other than those bought originally by the late Charles Wertheimer in very enterprising circumstances. He happened to see them in a house at a well-known watering place. Saying nothing about them, he led the owner, step by step, to accept a lavish offer for the house, the freehold, and everything, lock, stock, and barrel. When he gained his end—the possession of the Sèvres pair--he went to a house agent and told him to dispose of the place again at the first reasonable offer and likewise to disperse the unnecessary household effects. Among the furniture are splendidly designed and fashioned commodes by that master craftsman, Jean Henri Riesener. They appeared in the Hamilton Palace sale in 1882, and subsequently went to the Pierpont Morgan collection, out of which they passed in 1915. Rogation Days Today, tomorrow, and Wednesday next, the three days before the feast of the Ascension, are Rogation Days, and for more than one thousand years they have been observed as a time of intercession for the fruits of the earth. Rogation processions, with blessing of the crops, are a picturesque ceremony in many parishes, and by the sea the Blessing of God is invoked on the fishing waters. The Rogation Days are believed to have had their origin in the act of Mamertus, Bishop of Vienne in Gaul, who introduced processions of supplication in consequence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Auvergne in the latter part of the 5th Century. The first Council of Orléans (511) extended their use. A NEW NAME FOR UNDERTAKERS The Registration of Undertakers Bill, which is awaiting its second reading in the British House of Commons, is backed by a number of members—Conservative, Liberal, and Labour. It is to legalize a new name for undertakers—“morticians”—and there is
of the Ascension, are Rogation Days, and for more than one thousand years they have been observed as a time of intercession for the fruits of the earth. Rogation processions, with blessing of the crops, are a picturesque ceremony in many parishes, and by the sea the Blessing of God is invoked on the fishing waters. The Rogation Days are believed to have had their origin in the act of Mamertus, Bishop of Vienne in Gaul, who introduced processions of supplication in consequence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Auvergne in the latter part of the 5th Century. The first Council of Orléans (511) extended their use. A NEW NAME FOR UNDERTAKERS The Registration of Undertakers Bill, which is awaiting its second reading in the British House of Commons, is backed by a number of members—Conservative, Liberal, and Labour. It is to legalize a new name for undertakers—“morticians”—and there is to be a Morticians’ Board, which will in future supervise the trades of undertaker and embalmer. The undertakers are proposing to follow the example of the physicians and surgeons, and establish a register of “morticians.” Under the terms of the Bill, no person is to act as an undertaker unless his name is on that register. In order to be inscribed on the register in the interim period—which is one year after the passing of the Act—the applicant must satisfy the Board that he is of good personal character and was for any three of the five years preceding engaged as an undertaker or embalmer, or was a member of the British Undertakers’ Association or was for three years an undertaker’s manager; or being engaged in the practice of the disposal of the dead, passes an examination within two years. German Comment. Taxes and new fiscal laws to aid the German Budget are discussed at length by Berlin newspapers. The most marked popular opposition is against the increase in taxes on tobacco and beer. Vormayrs has entered the lists, laying particular stress on the increase in Customs dues and declaring that the Socialists will wage open war on all tariff
his name is on that register. In order to be inscribed on the register in the interim period—which is one year after the passing of the Act—the applicant must satisfy the Board that he is of good personal character and was for any three of the five years preceding engaged as an undertaker or embalmer, or was a member of the British Undertakers’ Association or was for three years an undertaker’s manager; or being engaged in the practice of the disposal of the dead, passes an examination within two years. German Comment. Taxes and new fiscal laws to aid the German Budget are discussed at length by Berlin newspapers. The most marked popular opposition is against the increase in taxes on tobacco and beer. Vormayrs has entered the lists, laying particular stress on the increase in Customs dues and declaring that the Socialists will wage open war on all tariff fees on wheat and iron, which are said to be to the best interests of economic circles. The journal charges that a small group of “economic dictators” exists which controls the commercial policy of Germany and that this group must be done away with. South African Comment. Following a statement by General Hertzog of his views on secession in the House of Assembly on April 28, significance is attached to a leading article in Ons Vrye Land, the official organ of the Nationalist Party in the Transvaal. After pointing out that the Nationalists are keeping their promise not to raise the secession issue for five years, the paper says that it realizes that it may be expected, and even necessary, that the Nationalists should not utter a single word in Parliament about their aims—ultimate sovereignty; but it contends that such necessity need not lead to the opposite extreme. It proceeds to point out that the struggle of the Nationalists has always been for the realization of their ideal—absolute sovereign independence. “We wish to regain that independence,” Ons Vrye Land adds, “and we do not propose hiding this purpose. The Nationalist party is there to head the people to sovereign independence,
by General Hertzog of his views on secession in the House of Assembly on April 28, significance is attached to a leading article in Ons Vrye Land, the official organ of the Nationalist Party in the Transvaal. After pointing out that the Nationalists are keeping their promise not to raise the secession issue for five years, the paper says that it realizes that it may be expected, and even necessary, that the Nationalists should not utter a single word in Parliament about their aims—ultimate sovereignty; but it contends that such necessity need not lead to the opposite extreme. It proceeds to point out that the struggle of the Nationalists has always been for the realization of their ideal—absolute sovereign independence. “We wish to regain that independence,” Ons Vrye Land adds, “and we do not propose hiding this purpose. The Nationalist party is there to head the people to sovereign independence, which will not be accomplished in a day.” Hat in History President Coolidge’s action in deciding to wear again this year his old Panama hat has awakened a responsible echo in England. It is recalled that one of the famous Dukes of Devonshire invariably attended the smartest English race meetings in the same hat year after year. The Duke’s explanation was that the particular hat was particularly comfortable, fitting the shape of his head exactly, and he hated the idea of giving it up. But finally twenty-four of the Duke’s women friends decided that the old hat was a scandal; and agreed to send twenty-four new hats of an accepted type to Devonshire House on the same day. The Duke accepted all the gifts with many thanks but never wore any of them. Politics and Ballet CURRENT HISTORY TOLD IN CARTOONS A SOVIET EXPERIMENT The transformation of the Soviet ballet in accordance with the demands of the Communist Party, is now assuming the form of various productions in Moscow and Petrograd, in which a “definite social-political character,” according to the Soviet press, forms the basis of the “artistic conceptions” offered to the Bolshevik public. The latest convert appears to be