'As interest at present is absorbed local affairs, there is very little! comment ju the vernacular press on the events at Geneva, 'The only Paper that carries an editorial article on the subject' this morning!
the "Asahi," which considers that the Soviet proposals are welcome. in theory: but expresses the opinion that even Moscow is fully aware of them' impracticability. The paper! egret the non-participation of the Soviet in the discussions of the Security Committee and considers that its. participation In the Disarmament Conference consequently not: only is meaningless but will constitute an actual obstacle to its success.
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