Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-04
Us LEA6vE IS LOST IF AMERICA
REFUSES SUPPORT.
Herbert Bayard Swope to New
York Worldly

Herbert Bayard Swope to New
York WORLDLY
he following exclusive interview
Z. Marshal Joffre on his concep-
OF the real meaning of the
sue of Nations is sent with the
ct sanction Of the French and
arican Governments.
ne hero of the Marine. in whose
I'd America finds inspiration and
whom his own countrymen hold
:, and abiding affection, broke his
. against granting interviews to-
when he gave to me a personal
,ment on the all-absorbing sub
of the League of Nations.
9cause the matter is fraught with
. significance to the whole world
the time is propitious for a new
firm foundation for lasting
e,and because also errors of ON
lion may create greater errors OF
mission later. Frances great sol
gave TO me permission to publish
Tiews. which take the form Of a
. for the enactment of the league
b measure to prevent war. Mar
Joffre is fully committed to
Ehts OF peace. since he knows so
2 OF war. and he wishes to make
position known through The
Id. The following is his state
prepared specially for The
Id:
/ the nations expect security and
:iity from the future peace. The
,ue of Nations will be able to give
this assurance, on the condition
. severe measures will be possible
1st any people who may be tempt
0 violate the terms Of the treaty.
ow that civilization has been
Il, mankind must be amply pro-
ed. This can best be done by
cling the League of Nations into
and rendering it strong.
is sometimes thought that the
. essional soldier thriyes on war.
that his sole ambition is to win
for himself. No supposition
be more unjust to him. The
soldier recognizes that his real
evement is to plan and work so
make wax final eXpedient.
OF arms have learned in common
men OF medicine that their mis-
Is best accomplished by meas
OF prevention.
1ere has been no project SO
ly devised toward that end as
League of Nations. in the advo
of which PreSidnt Wilson. has
so important part. For this
ciple to live America must give
measure o. enthusiasm and yir-
. Without America as an essen
factor the league could have no
It worth while. Let America be
al accord with the league prin-
s and world progress will be such
war viii beC1n4 extraordinarily
tult ana very rare. If not impOS-
J now eBv!SageJ. the league will
be so constituted that the sword
be dehDitety put aside. Rather.
sword viii be the symbol Of JUS
ana IL viii leave the scabbard
to iEiiiGt necessary punishment.
sword will thus he the last re-
Of quafreiing nations and not
first, as heretofore. All disputes
I be judged gu the merits Of a
e and aot be Influenced by fears
threats
proposed, the compact contains
ing compatible with the safety.
sovereignty or the honor OF any Of
participating nations. There is
suggestion Of creating a super
g in which the independence of
nations shall he merged.
ut the league must provide broad
) Of joint protection through a
EN- Of universal, assurance. so
: no orderly nations shall be har-
into war against their will. or
lout ditesreeard for legal process
as defined by al international
ICY. The whole scheme of the
ne will he to make war hated
unpopular and peace and good
popular. It is a recognition OF
7 to the weak and bulwark
INST the abuses OF might. 1t will
the mind Of the world along
of harmony apd ;ua,;.o ,nl