Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-19
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Is A LEAGUE or NATIONS POS.
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(Sir j. Compton -R4@kettr-k. c.. NJ. +.
In London Dispatch)

tSir j. Compton -i}4Akettr-k. c. NJ. i
In London Dispatch)
Immediately after the war there
VIII be an intense longing for quiet,
for the recovery Of civil Liberties. for
the reopening Of ancient ways, for
the green grass to soften rough
graves.
On both sides Of the Atlantic a
League Of Nations has hcen proposed,
sworn to keep the peace among them
selves, to bring their disputes before
an international council, and to give
effect to the decision Of that council
by their united force.
Great Britain and her allies, togeth-
or with the United States, may be
rcckoned as favorable. Probably
several OF the minor states would
Join forthwith, others would follow
when the success OF the scheme was
assured. There would no doubt be
reservations by some OF the members
The United states would certainly
decline 10 submit the Monroe doc
trine' TO such "A court; Great Britain
would be bound to reserve her insu-
lar osition to her extended empire be-
fore she accepted limitations as a ma
val power on the other hand there
are possible concessions. The United
states might acknowledge a general
immunity for the two Americas from
European Interference by granting au-
tonomy to the Philippines and CON
filming herself to the western hemi-
sphere
The British dominions and the Unit
ed states have no need for any en-
largcmont of territory Their clothes
hang loosely and It win take many
years for them 20 fiji out TO their full
ness Of stature North Africa will he
sufficient for France. while Italy and
Russia will obtain satisfaction in the
settlement after the war.
The formation of the league will
not he seriously embarrassed by pre-
liminary difficulties. But we must
bear In mind that no state will re-
main within the League If it considers
Itself TO be permanently crippled
thereby
Then there is the danger Of every
coalition to fan into groups within
the lines of similar interests. The
minor states viii also require peculiar
indulgence for al their first appear
ance they viii resemble hares and
rabbits attending congress of the
larger Canivora.
The federation must confine itself
TO international questions, recogni2ing
the right OF each OF its members to
government after its own heart AS
we draw closer to each other we shall
better understand our local difficult
ties. and with tolerance and good viii
may each OF us serve his neighbor.
The voting power OF the league
must be adjusted TO territory and
otherwise "a number of
small states would be able to out
vote the much more important mem
bcrs. The subjects for debate would
fan into two categorics; differences
arising between the members OF the
league TO the world beyond Proba-
hly there would he little difficulty IN
trivial issues such as are
even now submitted TO arbitration,
These smaller matters have appeared !
In the past 10 give occasion for war, !
but they are mostly an excuse and
not a cause.
The best Of craftsmanship, the /
real intention for peace, will depend |
upon "a settlement secured between |
interests before those DIFF |
ferenCcs have rcuCher the acute stage.
NuNh lttHut Us we NIV ul0'"NNiit@
must not be used TO stifle nationality /
or to stereotype for all time the ex-
istiuE position. In its general pur-
pose Il should be competent to ac-
,omplish revolution without ravage.
Before the century rs out We shall
have TO face the question OF the col
pred races. within the empire. Chal-
enging one or more OF the selfgovern
ng dommious in which white labor
,redominatCs. But that problem, re-
luiring tactful handling is nsieni1-
,ant beside the demands of an ORR
'ntal state. let as say Japan, Tor in
irrational hospitality. Tor the right
a. live and trade In an allied country.
More serious still will come the pres
ure from the overpopulatcd Asia, al
PRESSURE hydraulic IN It's power, seek