The Archive · 1928

Reference to Government

'Subsequently it was announced that M, Titulescu had agreed—at the urgent' request. of M. Briand (France)—to refer the proposal his Government and to give reply, if possible, to-morrow.

Everyone then expected the Pre-int, M.' Urrutia, to adjourn the meeting till to-morrow, instead of which he proposed the adjournment of the whole question till the next meeting of the Council in June.

ively argument among the 23 followed, some shooting across the table. In this Tituleseu took a very prominent part, The scene appeared to produce a deplorable impression on the public.

Finally the sitting was suspended and a long, private mooting of the Council followed at which a resolution was finally framed giving the Rumanian and Hungarian Gov-yinments time to consider the ques-ion.

the evening a communique was issued stating that the Council of the League of Nations had unanimously submitted, for acceptance the parties concerned, the Te-commendation adopted by the Council at the morning session, on the motion or Sir Austen Chamberlain, with regard to the dispute between Rumania and Hangary. The Coun-cit has invited the Rumanian and Hungarian representatives, to communicate this recommendation to thole Governments and has, given tions that the question be placed on the agenda of the next session of the Council.

An Invitation to Turkey JWhen the Council of the League Nations ro-tssombled this aftornoon the Rumanian delegate, M. Titulescu, said that ho accepted Sir Austen Chamberlain's proposal on conditions which he proceeded to explain in a speech which lasted for The Council of the League of Nations to-day agreed ton motion submitted by the Polish delegate to invite Turkey to the next meeting of the Preparatory Disarmament Conference.

The Council adopted a propos! that Costa Rica, be Sir Austen Chamberlain replied that it would be an insula to attempt. to attach conditions to the new judges. He declared emphatically "the Council speak with one voice and with one mind. Once again 1 appeal to the representative of Rumania and to his Government think once or twice before they eject the recommendation of their friends and the advice of those who wish them well.'

Count Apponyi, the Hungarian delegate, in a brief speech, accepted the proposal made by Sir Auster without reservation.

In a further speech, Sir Austen remarked the conditions outlined, by 'M. Tituloseu wore not an acceptance but a refusal of the recommendation made by the Council. He added cannot be responsible for the changes suggested by M, Titulescu.'

Brazil, sould be sider her decision to leave the League of Nations.

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