Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-02-16
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league the sovereignty prerogatives of
fixing the relative and absolute size
of the armies and naVies of the sever
al countries. The provision is uncon-
stitutional and an impairment of the
sovereignty and independence of this
country. There is no power in the
president, nor in the senate nor in
congress itself, nor in all combined
to transfer in this war the sovereign
power of the nation"
Referring to press reports of adop-
ton by Germany of an army conscrip-
ton, Senator PoindeXter deplored dis
armament while Germany was taking
military measures of her own.
Article - of the constitution pro-
viding fer arbitration and suspension
of war for three months after the
league acts, Senator PoindeXter de-
clared. would put under the control
Of foreign powers every question
which might affect our independence,
safety, honor or existence"
1T is unconscionable and the Amer
lean people will never understandings
ly ratify it,, and if ratified it would
never be and could never be kept in
the face of an attack upon our vital
interests" ..
Declaring Unconstitutional articre
is for supervision of nations num-
tons trade. Senator PoindeXter said:
Furthermore, it is abhorent to the
sclf-respect of the United States and
a surrender of our sovereignty. IL
cannot be supposed that the United
States has reached such condition
of imbecility that il must have a
guardian appointed for it to control
its international and domestic affairs.
1t is curious that such a proposition
should even receive consideration"
Article 10 providing for manda-
tories over foreign countries, Senator
PoindeXter said would require use of
American naval and military force in
various parts of the world at enor-
nous expense and possible loss of life.
1--WE are not called upon" he said,
by any obligation as a nation to as
sumo such duties and it is even
doubtful whether there is any eXtens-
i've desire anywhere in the world that
we should so impose ourselves upon
the affairs and peoples of other con-
| tinents. 1t is abhorent to the tradi-
tic.ns to the nation and in conflict
with the century-old policies inherited
| from Washington, Monroe and other
statesmen"
Senators Pittman of Nevada and
Ransdell of Louisiana, democrats.
We're outspoken in approval of the
! league.
The president has won the great
est diplomatic victory recorded in his
tory" said Senator Pittman, member
of the senate foreign relations COM
mittee. He has overcome the cynic-
al diplomats, the skeptical statesman,
and the hopeless materialist. Words
i and technical construction matter lit
tie, The world has solemnly agreed
upon the true principles of justice and
| right, and laid the foundation for
universal peace. Our people will
know the way to sustain the agree
ment."
The League of Nations provided
in the charter reported yesterday to
| the allied conference said Senator
Ransdell will prove the greatest
agency for world peace ever devised
by man. 1t is filled with many wise
provisions. A most hopeful sign is
that it was reported by the unani-
nous vote of representatives of all
Some provisions may require change
but the general plan is correct and
is very remarkable"
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