The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-02-14
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PARIS. Feb. 1.-THE executive
council OF the proposed league Of ma
,ions as outlined in the covenant read
by Pfesiden, wilson today will con-
sist Of representatives. OF the United
States. Great Britain. France, Italy
and Japan. together with representa-
,iyos OF four other states.
The council shall meet as often az
IS necessary. but a, least once year
whatever place may be designated.
Any matter within tn sphere OF ac-
ton OF the league or affecting the
peace oi the world will be deal, with.
Wilson Calls First Meeting
The pfesiden, OF the United States
shall summon the frs, meeting ot the
body OF delegates and the executive
coursil.
The league will have a secreiariat
under the direction OF secretary
general who shall appoint the other
members. The secretary general shall
act in that capacity al all meetings.
The representative Of the high con.
tracing parties and the officials of
the league shall have diplomatic privi-
legeS and immunity. The buildings
occupied by the league or its officials
shall enjoy extra territorial benefits.
Two Thirds Vote TO Admit.
The admission of states not sigma
tory 10 the covenant shall be with tho
actvnt OF not less than ,wo-,hirds. OF
the states represented IN the body OF
delegates and shall be limited TO fully
selt-goyernlng countries.
No state shall be admitted unle. il
gives effective guarantees 10 observe
international obligations and unless II
shall conform to conditions prescribed
by the league IN regard to its naval
and military forces and armament.
The high contracting parties under.
take 10 respect and preserve the ter
riiorial integrity and political nde-
pcndence OF all states members Of the
league against external aggression In
case OF any such aggression or any
threat ot danger OF such aggression
the executive council shall advise up-
on the means hy which the oblea-
tons Of the meLhers shall be full
filled
Must Delay Hostile Acts.
he high contracting parties re-
serve the righ, TO take any action TO
safeguard the peace OF nations in the
case OF war or threat Of war In the
case OF disputes arising between them
which diplomacy cannot adjust. the
high contracting parties will not re-
sort 10 war without submitting 10
arbitration or tn an inquiry by the
executive council and until three
months after action by the arbi,rators
or the executive council.
The executive council shall formu-
late plans for the establishment of
A permanent court OF international
Justice,
Reduction OF Armaments.
Concerning armamen,s the cove
nant says that the maintenance Of
peace will require the reduction of
national armaments 10 the lowest
point consistent with national safety
and the enforcement of international
obligations by common action. the
geographical situations and circum-
sancc' OF the various state, being
taken into account.
The executive council shall fix the
extent OF armaments and these shall
not be exceeded without the permis-
sion Of the council
II is agreed that the private manu-.
faeture OF munitions and implements
OF war lends itself TO grave obi.e-
lions The executive council /, di.
rtc'ed TO give advice on the aba,e-
men, Of this evil.
Cannot Conceal Facts.
The contracting parties undertaks
not TO conceal their ability TO produce
munitions and aimamen,s and agree
on full interchange OF iniormslIou
., TO military and naval progrAms.
Article XVI provides that II nv
party breaks 0r disrsssfds NJ sevf