Evening journal., 1919-02-18
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tentative affair. When It comes up for
debate in the general peace congress
il Is believed practically certain that
some amendments will be made. Mean
while the league IS before the court Of
public opinion, and is sure TO be dis
cussed by the parliaments OF the vari-
Gus slgnatory nations. lnssmuch as
these parliaments will be required to
ratify the treaty Of which the league
constitution win be a part they are ex-
pected 20 attempt some mobilization OF
extension Of the text before according
il their approval. Parliamentary rati-
lcatlon Of treaties in some countries Is
not mandatory. Of course, but in the
case Of the pending peace settlement all
precedent VIII be waived in favor Of
this democratic custom.
The menace OF militarism apparently
has been removed so far as the enemy
countries are concerned. The new arm
istice terms accepted Sunday by Ger
many are understood 30 render her alb
solutely impOtent In a military way
while her Allies have been helpless
since they first signed their respective
armistice. Milltarism, as applied to the
associated powers, Is still practically
an unsolved problem. The league OF
nations draft provides for Limitation OF
armaments. ito the lowest point con-
sistent with national safety" but leaves
the Interpretation Of this largely in the
hands Of the executive council or the
league. This particular point Is sure
10 be debated 10 great length, particu-
hrlv by the French, who are desirous
OF obtaining military security against
any repetition OF the German coup OF
..Freedom Of the seas" which was one
~ President Wilson's "A points and
which for a time, seemed to conflict
with British ideas. was disposed OF IN
the league OF nations draft.
The principle was originally designed
for protection Of neutral rights IN war
time. The league organization Is suoh
that I'm case Of war, neutrality VIII Dc
practically impossible.
In the matter Of indemnities an
agreement has virtually been reacned
that Germany shall be compelled TO not
only nav the war costs Of the assoclat-
ed mowers but that she shall make full
repatriatiOn for war damages. How
much Germany should pay ana now
she shall pay It Is now being worked
out.
The question Of responsibility fOr
the war and punishment for violation
OF international rules OF warfare also
is being handled by a special commit
tee. This body has determined to in
vesfigate the personal responsibility OF
individuals, mo matter how highly
placed" Two sub committees are ex-
anining the laws involved and another
Is Inquiring into evidence Of violations.
Remaking the map Of the world Is a
slow and tedious process, with the ever
present danger Of srousing permanent
enmitles or violating the principles Of
the league Of nations.
The supreme war council IS super
vising this work, with the aid Of sew
eral advisory committees. The biggest
stride In reaching an agreement on this
problem has been abrogatlOn OF the
secret treaties entered into by the AL
lies regarding certain territorial ac-
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German colonies VIII be placed under
protectorates, responsible to the league
OF nations, and that other former enemy
territories shall be permitted to decide
on similar prOtectOrates In the basis OF
self determination. Matters which still
remain 10 be definitely settled, include
Frances claim 10 the Saar Valley,
Italy's and Jugo-Slavia's dispute over
Dalmatia and conflicting territorial
claims Of the Germans, Poles, Czecho-
Slovaks. Austrians, Hungarlans, Ruman-
ians, Greeks and Arabs.
Labor problems are on thesroad 60
solution~through projected establish
ment OF an International labor bureau,
in connection with the league OF ma
tions. The special rights Of women and
children also will be protected by a
similar bureau, it Is believed.
The Russian situation today appar-
emily Is as big a question as at any
time since its inception Both the SUI
preme war council and the supreme
economic war council are striving to
attain some means Of eliminating the
menace provided by this situation. The
only certain element seems to be that