Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-14
HIGH COUNCIL
COMPOSEDOF
Nine POWERS
Rule Vested in ENJOYS Of
u. S. Allies and -Four
Other States.

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE eXecu-
tive council OF the proposed
league Of nations, as outlined
in the covenant read by Presi-
dent Wilson today, will consist
Of Representatives of the Unit
ed States, Great Britain. France,
Italy and Japan, together with
representatives OF four other
states.
The council shall meet as
often a. is neces sary. hut a.
least once a year at Whatever
place may he designated. Amy
matter within the sphere of ac-
tiOn of the league or affecting
the peace of the world will be
deal with.
The president Of the United
States shall summon the first
meeting OF the body Of the dele
gates and the executive council.
The league will have a secretariat
Under the direction Of secretary
general who shall appoint the other
members. The secretary general
shall act in that capacity at all
meetings
The Representatives of the high
contracting parties and the officials
of the league shall have diplomatic
privileges and immunity The
building occupied by the league or
rs officials shall enjoy extra-terri-
torial benefits.
Must Have Two-Thlrds Vote.
The admission of states not Sig
n
with the assent OF not less than
iwo-thirds OF the states represented
IN the body of delegates and shall
be limited TO fully self-governiug
countries.
No state shall be admitted un-
less It gives effective guarantees
to observe International obligations
qad unless It shall conform TO con-
ditiOns prescribed by the league IN
regard TO its naval and military
forces and armament,
Besides contracting parties Un-
dertake 10 respect and reserve the
territorial integrity and political i'm
dependence Of all states members
uf the league against external ag-
gression. In case OF any such ng-
gression or any threat OF danger or
such aggression the executive
council shall advise upon the means
by which the obligations OF the
members shall be fulfilled.
Walt Three Months in War.
The high contracting parties re-
serve the right TO take any action
TO safeguard the peace of nations
in the case of war OF threat OF war,
In, Of a ta.# "a IA
tween them which diplomacy can-
not adjust, the high contracting
Larties will not resort to war with
out submitting TO arbitration or to
an inquiry by the executive eoun-
ell and until three months after ac-
ton by the HrbitratOrs or the exec
ltiye council,
The executive council shall form
uiate plans for the establishment OF
a permanent court OF international
Justice.
VIII Reduce AImaments.
Concerning armaments. the cove
nant says that the maintenance Of
peace will require the reduction Ot
armaments 20 the lowest
point consistent with national safe
ty and the enforcement Of interna-
tional obligations by common ec-
ton, the geographical situations
and circums 'ances OF the various
states being taken into account
The executive council shall fix
he extent of armumentH and these
shall not be exceeded without the
permission OF the council
II is agreed that the private man
ufacture of munitions and imple-
nleuts OF war lends Itself 20 grave
objections. The executive council
ia directed to give advice on the
abatement Of this evil,
Bars Secret Military PlaAs.
The contrae ing parties under-
AXE not to conceal their ability 70
produce munitions and armameHts
aud agree on a FUN interchange OF
as 10 military and ma
val programs,
Article XVI provides that II any
party break or disregard its cove
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