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The Corpus Christi Caller
Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
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Switzerland's refusal to allow French forces access to its territory for the Vilna plebiscite disappoints the League of Nations and France, as explained by Swiss Minister Dunant citing neutrality concerns.
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Blow to League
PAIN to France
[French Foreign Minister] speaking at the aftermath of the meeting of the Council of the League of Nations
[Briand] meant at the table despite the League by refusing right over its territory to the French forces which will ensure order during the Vilna plebiscite.
M. Aphonne Dunant the Swiss minister in Paris had previously explained to the council that while Switzerland greatly regretted felt obliged to
refuse to mandate the fleet without suffering her own neutrality. He points out that Italy and [others] the titles to the dictate had not agreed to the conditions of the plebiscite arrangements and there was the gravest fear of having to take [hostile] action.
The [Argus] admits difficulties the Swiss attention by expressing on that it was not for the council to [the what] plebiscite conditions had been fulfilled intact as a member delegate for itself. He added that membership in the League imposed obligations as well as conferred rights and hoped the Swiss representative would convey to his government assurance that the council understood the difficulties, but keenly felt the disappointment caused the League by its refusal.
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Switzerland
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switzerland's refusal seen as a blow to the league of nations and painful to france, causing keen disappointment
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Switzerland refused to grant rights over its territory to French forces to ensure order during the Vilna plebiscite, citing neutrality obligations. Swiss Minister Aphonne Dunant in Paris explained to the League Council that Switzerland felt obliged to withhold agreement without compromising its neutrality. Italy and others had not agreed to plebiscite conditions, raising fears of disorder. The Council acknowledged difficulties but emphasized League obligations and rights.