Geneva, Mar. 25.
The discussions of the Disarmament Commission which have now losed have caused a certain amount of pessimism. Many delegates feel that the impression created by the League of Nations setback and that relations between the great Powers have not been improved largely owing to the tone introduced into the discussions by the Soviet Delegation, especially the spirit of over-bidding and agitation, Some delegates even express the opinion that the Commis-Sion will not meet again, but this is regarded as too pessimistic, Anyhow, the Commniitice of Ar-bit ration will hold its third session in June, when it will be seen whether any progress towards armament has been made.
The chief of the United States Delegation, Admiral Hilary Jones, whose departure from America had been delayed owing to illness, has arrived at Geneva after the close of the session. It is learned that, contrary to current reports, his arrival is not connected with any supposed conversations between British, American and Japanese experts with a view to reaching a ig with regard to naval disarmament, American circles declare that nothing will be of the Was tion is discussed in 1931.—Reuter.
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