Geneva, Sept, 4.
The Salle of Reformation' was packed long before the assembly met. The delegations dribbled. in slowly. Lord Parmoor, Mr, Hendler son and Mrs, Swanwick all took their places, and only Mr. Mace Donald's eat was empty, Preently, Mr, MacDonald, wearing a lounge suit in an unostentations manner and unnoticed, appeared in the hall having already had as great reception outside.
Although he had worked to a Jate hour, Mr. MacDonald was early astir giving the final touches to what was expected to be a historic speech. He had previously conferred privately with all the Dominion representatives, and explained fully the main lines to be followed.
Mr. MacDonald opened the debate on reduction of armaments in a. speech of an hour's duration, Later.
Mr. MacDonald received an ovation of some minutes, then there was complete silence' when he rose to speak. His speech was {frequently punctuated with applause, especially when he said "we here lay the foundation of peace."
Mr. MacDonald declared that his presence was a pledge that Great Britain intended to use every means in its power to widen and ietease the influence of the League.
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