The Archive · 1926

Spain's Polite Withdrawal

Sept. 11.

Spain's notice of withdrawal from the League falls under Article 1 of the Covenant, whereby the withdrawal is effective two years after the date of the reception of the notice by the Secretary-General of the League, The next important move is expected in the election by the Assembly, on September 14, of. nonpermanent members of the League Council.

'There ig some prospect that Ching' will figure among the new members.

It seems certain that three, from nine vacant seats, will be later to American' States.

The txt of the Snanish Note! withdrawing from the League of Nations is very polite, and states that Spain refrained from making the communication until the As-rubly had approved of the reform of the Council as regards permanent members, and also desired to await the Leazue.

The Note adds that Spain is convinced that her decision will not compromise the League's interests, and expresses the parting w: sh that the ideals of the League for universal peace will be crowned with success.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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