El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-29
WILSON'S BEST
APPEAL IN WEST
Bulk Of His Arguments,
However, Failed To
Reach The East.

Reach The East.
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unanimous vote is required. The
American delegate would be subject
TO instructions by the president OF
the United States who, in turn, is
cOnstitutionally unable to declare
war without the consent of congress;
SO that the powers Of the American
representation at the seat of the
league of nations would be little dif-
ferent from those Of an American
ambassador at any foreign capital
m action, whatever, affecting
the employment Of military or
naval forces, can be taken by the
assembly Of the LEAGUE wherein
Great Britain has six votes. The
assembly takes no action but
renders opinions on questions sub
mitted to it, No opinion OF the
majority Of delegates in the rs
sembiy can be valid unless in that
majority is included all the ma
lions represented on the council
and since America is permanent
representative Of the council. the
veto Of the United States can in
validate any opinion rendered by
the assembly.
Inasmuch as the British votes are
given to self governing colonies like
Canada. South Africa New Zealand,
merely a voice in debate" the presi-
dent sees no objection TO them, es-
pecially because he thinks that even
in the matter Of opinion, the British
colonies viii not act as unit but
may more often side with the United
States than will some Of the small
nations Of Europe not so closely akin
TO the people OF the United States
either racially or politically. The
president insists that the moral force
~ Ia. ~ - o.
than its physical force and that pro-
visions made by ii for international
conference on matters Of labor, health
and the Advancement Of human So
ciety generally will make for a bet
ter civilization. With respect TO Ire
land, the president never mentioned
that country specifically, but went
far toward describing the case Of Ire
land so that his meaning was not
lost on his audiences
Right Of Revelation Recognized.
He said article 10 referred only to
external aggression" and that the
territorial integrity of no country
was protected against international
revolution. Again and again he said
the Paris cOnterees had recognized
the right Of revolution as sacred. Fur
thermore, the president said in eff
feet that under the league IL would
be possible for the United States TO
speak up in the council Of the league
for any nation. including ireland. for
example, and not be subject as the
United States might be at present to
official criticism in England for in
terfering in the internal affairs and,
therefore, committing ian unfriendly
act" within the meaning Of interna-
tional law.
There might be criticism in England
Of Americas expressions but under
article II Of the league such express
ions by the United States would be
made the friendly right" OF any
OF the league. SO the presi-
dent himself thinks that the cause
OF Ireland will be forwarded rather
than retarded by the creation Of a
league OF nations. The president
came TO the climax OF his argument
when he drew a dihtinction between
Clarifying reservations and destruc-
tive reservation or amendments.
He does not see the necessity for
clarifying reservations or interpre-
-ations. saying how America under
stands certain articles TO read or ap-
ply. but he would not object to their
Insertion IN the ratifying resolution.
To all amendments or reservations
which would alter the meaning Of the
contract he is opposed on the grounds
hat new negotiations with Ger
many and the other powers would be
required. The president says that as
ne chief executive Of the nation con-
empowered to proclaim
-reaties when ratified. II will be his
iuty TO say whether the senate by its
amendments or reservations has
adopted or rejected the treaty
The foregoing constitute the main
POINTS in the presidents argument as
atrly as I can give it after hearing
II Of his 40 speeches in the last three /
weeks.
Most Audiences Applaud.
Most OF his audiences interrupted 4
hese speeches with applause quite I
frequently. Occasionally the crowd {
would rise in approving demonstra- |
ion. But even that IS hardly con- !
lusive. as the argument Of the op- ;
osition had hardly been made at all
n some states. like Colorado. not I
much interest had been stirred up by /
ither side. so the presidents argu- i
lent seemed obvious. Yet senator
'homas Of Colorado. is IN disagree
1ent with the president
Most OF the newspapers Of Colo
ado Republican as vel as Demo-
sague Of nations and editors In
listed that Thomas was rejecting
My his nersonal views.
General Desire for Reservations.
There IS no doubt Of the news
aper support given the league
veryWhere in the west. While the
nix OF the Republican press wants
aem to Indicate a desire to defeat
he treaty rather than forego reser-
atoms
The general wish seems to be TO
ave reservations IL possible and
void reopening Of prolonged nego-
ations. President Wilson win be
cid just as responsible for the con-
aquence Of inaction in the senate II
e refuses to accept clarifying reser-
atoms as the senators viii be If they
ecline 70 yield on reservations that
re plainly obstructive and mean de-
Eat Of the treaty.
The editors and people generally
no want reservation seem 10 think
here is annie opportunity in the
.ague itself for future revision OF
1rrection and amendment to the COW
1ant as It now stands.
Everywhere and I believe the
opinion of the travelling cor
respondents was unanimous on
this point, the demand for
quick notion by the SENATE on the