The Archive · 1928

British Press Opinion

London, July 20. That the British countries' acceptance of Mr, Kellogg's proposals outlawing war' marks the definite conclusion of the negotiations and heralds an early rush for the turnstiles is the conviction of the London press, which expresses the inion that it only remains for Kellogg to. name a date and place for the signature of the Treaty, after which America wi be bound by a moral partnership which to some extent will com. pensate for her refusal to be a member of the League of Nations, Everybody pays tribute to initiative of Mr. Kellogg.

The "Daily" Telegrap! opinion that Mr. Kellogg's previous silence on the subject of "certain regions" implies consent, for the United States claims in her own quarter of the world a special Position which is not "widely similar to the British claims in ection with Egypt and the Suez Canal The "Times" says that the Treaty marks a notable extension of the area in which war is highly im-

'The "Daily News" states that the Jsignificance of the episode is the strength of the will for peace all over the' world.

The "Daily Chronicle" comments that the pact is one step on a long. road, but it should hearten nations to take the next step, namely, reduction of armaments, The "Daily Herald" remarks that Sir Austen Chamberlain's conditions make the Treaty futile and value-

The Foreign Secretary trusts hat in order that as many States as possible may participate in the new movement, a general invitation will be extended to them to do s0.

Sir Austen Che.nberlain stresses The "Morning Post" expresses the opinion that all who find comfort in words and formulas will derive considerable satisfaction from the Treaty likely to be adopted.—Reuter. that Great Britain's acceptance ji conditional and does not prejudice her freedom of notion relating to "eerain regions" in the world, the welfare and integrity of which con-special and vital interest peace and safety,

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