The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-07

Paris, Feb. 7.--SubstantialIy
one-haf Of the draft of the con-
stitution for the society Of ma
tions has hssn covered by the
chief conference commission
dealing with this question, twas
officially announced today. In
{ approving n number of addi-
\ tionai articles bf the draft the
commission reached an accord, II
10 statsd, on certain quastions of
sths greatest importance con66rfs
ing the positive functions OF the
league.
The acceptance Of these addi-
tional articles was provisional.
The commission has appointed
a general secretariat, consisting
of M. Clusel, Lord Eustace Perry,
of the British foreign Office, and
{ Mr.. Shspherdson.
E Premier Venizelos of Greece,
Premier kramarz Of Jugo-
vakia, M. Dmowski Of Poland and
M. Diamondy of Rumania sat as
members Of the league Of nations
commission representing their re-
spective nations.
The number or territorial conflicts
now making their appearance in
peace conference circles, 1t Is said in
some quarters, Is attributable to the
prospects OF an early realization of a
society of nations plan which will
involve the examination of all such
claims by q legal tribunal of the So
ciety for adjudication with due re-
gard to the wishes and welfare of the
of the district in dispute.
It Is thought that some of the
powers whose titles to territories in
conflict rest on ancient historical ties
would prefer to commit the peace
to their support in adj
vance of the adoption of a society of
nations plan. If they could do this
they would avoid a conference be-
tween their claims and the principles
which may be laid down in the So
ciety of nations.
Community Of interests of
some nations in certain ques-
tions has led to hints of co-oper-
alton among those nations to
make up majority in the con-
ference. Gossip in the corridors
even mentions threats of resist
ance to any decisions adverse to
those interests. The special COM
mittee working on the society of
nations plan is not moved by
these rumors, however, and is 60
ing about its work quietly but
rapidly.
council in short daily sessions con-
tinues its policy of hearing patiently
all claims and generally referring
them to special or standing commit
tees for thorough examination, al
hOnnh tbic nrnoaduro ic ,,rdav
stood. is not entirely agreeable to all
the powers interested.
Provoked Much Comment.
Secret treaties made under the
stress of war and which may be con-
sidered out of harmony with the
on which a society of na-
lions is being organized. have pro-
roked a great deal of comment. The
American delegates, at least, have
'aid that such agreements in so far
Is they are in conflict with the prin-
,iples of a society of nations must
give way. The Russian problem
lgain will come to the fore today
n connection with the acceptance
~ the Moscow bolshevik government
" the invitation to the conferences
IN the Princes islands. In some quar-
ers the action of the Moscow gov
has been hailed with sat-
sfaction and relief in view of the
PROMISE 1t gives of an immediate
of bolshevik attacks on
he little allied army in the Arch |
nigel sector. Small crowds are be-
inning to assemble around the for
ign office where the supreme coun- |
III meets but they do not disturO
he members.
Experienced diplomats say that
What surprises them is that the pro-
,eedings have been so remarkably
in view of the multi
,licity and the complexity of ques-
ions.
The society Of nations commission
net again last night under the chair
nanship Of President Wilson.
Great Progress Made.
The great progress now being made |
that the complete consti- |
ution for the society may be COM