Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-09-10

than $4,000.
Mayor l.. &. Hodgson, a republican
introduced Mr. Wilson as "a great spir-
itual leader Of American democracy
whose power was written in the hearts
Of his people"
A Non-PoIiticaI Trip.
Opening his speech. Mr.. Wilson said
there were ne political considerations in
his speechmaklng trip for the treaty.
1t was an American issue, he declared
and he had come out to the people rath-
er to hold counsel than to make a
fight against anybody.
Despite the varied national origins Of
the people Of America, said the presi-
dent, distinctly American type had
been developed and one Of the distinc-
tions of that type was the belief in equal
ity as contrasted with the class distinc-
tions of the other countries.
Adding that there were great many
hyphensH left in America, the president
declared a 'thyphenf' the most un-
American trail to be found in the coun-
try.
Mediator of the World.
Because Of its mixed derivation, the
president asserted America was destln-
cd to be the mediator of the world. It
was the only nation, he continued, that
can symnathetical organize the world for
peace OF the many delegations from
foreign lands who appealed TO him tor a
hearing in Paris, he said all were able
to point out that they had relatives IN
America.
The league of nations, the president
declared. had been misrepresented as a
trap set to draw the United States into
war
I'VE shall not be drawn into war;" he
said. I'VE shall be drawn into consulta- :
tions. And we shall be the most trusted
adviser. We are the pre-destined medi-
ators of mankind
Emphasizing the arbitration features
of the league covenant, President VII
son repeated many of the arguments he
had used in previous addresses.
Old Intrigues Showing Again.
Since il had seemed to become possible
that the league would fail, said the pres
ident. "the old intrigues have started off
again" and that hyphen between Ger
man and American" again had raised ats
head
we know the former purposes Of
German intrigue in this country and It's
being revived. said Mr.. Wilson, adding
that the purpose now seemed to be to
keep America and Germany out OF the
league so that at some future tune the
two could unite, or one could holu the
world off while the other accomplished
its conquests.
There can be only one intelliglble
reason for America staying out Of this.
said Mr.. Wilson. "and that IS that she
doesn't want peace-she wants war
Misguided League Opponents.
The men who oppose the league added
the president, have so badly mlslnter-
preted the American spirit that they
eventually would have ample time to re-
rlect in obscurity upon the mistake they
lad made.
Saving that Of course the league Would
not be m absolute guarantee against
war. Mr.. Wilson asked whether it would
not be worth while if it reduced the
even by ten per cent Ihere
were MANY cries Of yes, yes over the
hall and then burst of cheers. The
crowd eheered again when the president
added: .,
and l think it reduces it about 80
per cent.
DUTY OF u. S. to Lead.
The president said it was the duty Of
the United States to lead the way IN
peaceful production and that could be
done best under the labor section Of the
treaty. Under that section. he said
great international labor conference
would ne held in Washington in October
whether the treaty had been ratified or
not.
An absolute. unclothed confidence
that the treaty would be ratified was ex-
pressed by the president and he asked
the people to assert their influence.
Il know what YOU want" he said, say
it and get it. Tell me you don't want
to do what: I'm urging and III so
lome. =
There were cries Of 'No" and 'Go to
It" and the crowd rose and cheered
Crowd Enthusiastic for League.
President Wilson closed his address
1T OBS p. m. Shortly before he con-
,luded, he was interrupted Tor mo-
nent while a large bouquet of flowers
or Mrs. Wilson. who sat near the pre-
sident. was carried to her.
After the president sat down, Mayor
Hodgson asked the crowd to signify
by saying aye If they were in favor
# the league of nations covenant. A
tremendous chorus of "ayes" was the
'esponse
President Wilson was smiling as he
eft the auditorium. He Immediately
vent to his train which was to leave at
10 p. m. for Bismarck, North Dakota,
where he will speak tomorrow forenoon. /