The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-05-09
1. The Aim.

voluntary league of civilized nations.
which shall undertake to promote the
justice and preserve h peace, OF the
world by accepting obligations not TO
resort to war, but to deal openly,
Justly, and h~onorably with n an
oher. by scrupulously maintaining
he sanctity of treaties. by firmly es-
'ahlishing the rules of internationally
~ as the rule of conduct etween
governments and by establishing close
evaporation in matters of common
concern.
It does not assume to be able to
n war, any more than governments
assume to be able to end crime. But
as governments reduce crime by set
ling disputes p~eaceabiy, by punish
ing crime when It IL committed. ana
by organizing society in the general
interest; 30 the league OF nations
aims to reduce war by settling dis
putes peaceably, by penalizing the
nation that begins war contrary 10 the
covenant of the league. and by an
administration OF matters of common
concern In the interest Of he people
Of the whole world.
II. The Covenant.
To accomplish these purposes, the
members Of the league agree that they
wilt.
Respect and preserve the political
independence n territorial integrity
of each member against external
aggression.
Submit disputes II arbitration by a
tribunal administering law or to
meditation by the council or the as
sembly provided for in the case TO the
secretary-general of the league.
Abstain from war against any mem
hAr ,,4fSl 49, l{~~,k> haa henr r,thy,1if-
ted to arbitration or meditation. and
until three months after the award
or recommendation. n even then
not go to war with a member of the
league hat complies with the award
az h tribunal or with the unanimous
recommendation of the council or
assembly.
Garry out in good faith any awards
that may be rendered whenever the
parties to the dispute voluntarily agree
10 arhitrate.
Boycott any nation that goes to
war contrary to the covenants of the
league, support one another in como
mfc measures necessary to make the
boycott effective, support one an
: her in resisting any special measure
iacd at one OF their umbe by
ihf offending state, and afford passage
through their territory to the forces
of league members operating against
the offending nation.
Exchange information concerning
military and naval programs and In
dustries adaptable 10 warlike pur-
poses. and for stated periods not ex~
ceeding ten years by the council. oh
serSe limitations OF when
voluntarily. adapted by each at them.
on recommendation Of the council.
&eet1rr Fa{r and humane traaty>nr0
for labor, as far as practicable. at
home and In all countries with which
hey trade.
- Secure Just treatment q f q AZ
possible. for native Inhabitants OF ter
ritories under their control.
Entrust the league with supervision
over the execution Of international
agreements providing for the suppress
sion OF tho white slave traffic and the
sale Of dangerous drugs. and with the
supervision of the trade in arms. and
ammunition in countries where the
control OF traffic is necessary in the
mmon interest.
Maintain freedom OF transit and
and equitable treatment for the COM
naerce of members.
Cooperate in measures for the pre-
Nention and control OF disease.
Encourage and promote organiza-
dion and work of the Red Cross.
Establish International bureaus to
administer such matters OF common
interests as may be agreed Upon.
Abrogate all treaties and obiiga-
lions among themselves Inconsistent
18th the and enter into no
i-th obligations in the future.
Register all. new treaties. which
haiI not be binding untii so regis
rad.
pa% a due share Of the expense OF
administering the affairs OF the
league.
Ill. The Agencies.
IA covenant provides the follow
f7s agencies to advise and assist in
arriving out these agreements:
M assembly which shall represent
J member nations. determine by ma
Gritty vote it's w procedure. and
meet at stated intervals and as oc-
"4slon requires. Each metnher of the
league may have three delegates. but
only one vote. The assembly shall
make It's decisions by Unanimous vote
fAeeot as otherwise provided. and
haH have power to
Deal With" tthat IS. discuSsy all
matters within the sphere of action
q The league, or affecting the peace
~ tho world.
ADVISE the reconsideration of trea-
Leg which have ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -
IF OF international conditions dan
@erous to peace.
select the four non-permancn
t"~mbers to the council, in succession
IN Belgium. Brazil. Greece and Spain
'p~mporarily appointed by vote of the
Ferris conference pending action hy
The assembly.
Admit new members to the loa que
ihH tuo-thirdS vote.
Inquire into disputes referred 10 !,
ht the council or the parties To the
dS7pute and by majority vote make
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