Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-05

as to limited ornaments, these arm
aments cannot be increased In later
years, or the proportion changed with
out the consent OF the Council, of
which the United states would be one
Of the controlling factors, cart.
Disputes.
90. 9. What principles are League
members asked to accept with respect
to disputes between nations? A. That
disputes shall be thoroughly discussed
n that war, as a means OF testing
justice, should, be retarded % much
as possible; and that no nation will go
to war If the rest of the civilized
opinion, through the League. against
the Justice Of its cause. Cart. XII &
Art. xI1l)
Arbitration and Inquiry.
%. What is the method of deal
ing with disputes between nations!
"A. 1t is agreed that il disputes should
arise between nations, which a not
be adjusted by diplomacy. these ma
hitting the dispute either to arbi-,
tration, or'to inquiry by the Council,
and not then until three months aft
er the award by the arbitrators or the
Recommendation by the Council CART.
-: g. al Is ther. n distinction be-
tween disputes as to whether they are
suitable OF unsuitable for arbitration?
A. Yes; it ia provided that If the
disputins nations shall recognize that
q dispute is suitable for submission to
arbitration, they will then proceed to
a~rbitrate. II a dispute should arise
uyh INh {r A@t 90 oAnA~->I a>A thAVn-
fore Is not submitted to arbitration. It
is agreed that the whole subject shall
be referred to the Council to inquire
into the justice OF each nations cause.
Cart. XII. Art. XIII & Art. XIV
rs. @. Does tho constitution Of
the League specify certain disputes as
generally suitable for arbitration?
A. Yes; al follows Disputes a to
tho Interpretation of a treaty: as to
any question of international law; as
to the existence Of any fact, which, If
established, would constitute a breach
OF any international obligation; or as
alton to be made for any such
breach" Art. Xl1I)
g.. G: How is a dispute to be
submitted to arbitration? A. BY
references to the permanent court of
International justice, to be establish
cd by the League, or in accordance
with any existing treaty which pro-
vides methods of arbitration, Of which
the United States has many. Cart
XIII & Art. XIV
81. G.. What course is to be pur-
sued by the League as to other dis
putes. not submitted to arbitration"
A. An inquiry into the merits of the
disputes is conducted by the Council,
followed by recommendations which
the Council thinks just and proper for
the settlement Of the dispute, which
recommendations must be made with
IN six months after the submission of
the controversy. CART. XII & Art.
XVI
Action Of the Council Upon Submis.
sion to Dispute.
20. @. When a dispute is submit
ted to the council for inquiry, what
is h procedure? A. Following the
submission of all relevant facts and
papers, the council shall endeavor to
settle the dispute by any available
process Of mediation. If mediation
fails, and no settlement can be Sc
cured. the council shall make and
publish a report as to the facts, with
recommendations as to a just and
proper settlement: Cart. XVI
20. c.. How may this action be
A. Either by unanimous vote,
or bysa majority vote. Cart. XVI
80. @. What obligation is imposed
upon parties, to the dispute with re-
spect to unanimous findings of the
council? A. It is agreed that the
parties affected will not 60 to war
with any party to the dispute which
complies with the recon mendations
OF the unanimous report. Cart. XVI
81. Q. What action is contemplat-
ed In the event of a failure of the
council to reach unanimous conclu-
A.. BY the terms Of the con.
reserve to themselves the right to
take such action in the premises as
they shall consider necessary for the
maintenance Of right and justice.
Cart. XVI
Reference to the Assembly.
81. @. How may disputes be re-
ferred to the assembly? A. By ac-
ton of the council. or upon he re-
guest OF either party to the dispute,
II such request shall be made within
days after the submission
OF the dispute to the council. cart.
SO. Q. What is the procedure with
respect to disputes referred to the
assembly? A. All provisions relating
to the action and powers of the coun-
apply to the action and powers Of
the assembly, provided that a report
made BY the assembly, when con-
CURED in by representatives Of mem-
bers Of the league represented in the
and OF a majority Of the
other members of the league ex-
elusive Of the parties to the DISPUTE.
have the am force Is an
unanimous report of the council.
Domestic Questions.
"a. q. What action is required Of
the council as to questions of do
nestle concern? A. If a dispute ia
claimed by one of the parties to arise
Of a matter which BY interna-
tional law is solely within the do
nestle jurisdiction Of that party. and
the council shall so find, no recon-
for settlement shall he
made. Cart. XVI
enforcement Of Findings.
IS. Q. What is the attitude of the
members Of the league toward any
nation which refuses to accept settle.
ment by arbitration or the recon.
of the league? A. It
be deemed to have committed
OF the league. Cart. XVI.)
SO. O., What action ia then taken
BY the league? A. All trade or finan-
cial relations are severed between
the members Of the league and tho
onending nation. All intercourse 30.
tween the citizens Of members Of ~
league. and the citizens Of the OF.
fendtns state, Is prohibited. and steps
be taken BY the members Of
merctal or personal intercourse 30.
tween the offending nation and the
rest Of the world. Cart XVII
81. @. What provision Is made for
he use Of force against any STATE
which should resort to war in viola