Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-04-29
PLENARY SESSION
 ADOPTS REVISED
 LEAGUE COVENANT
The Japanese And French Amendments Are
 Withdrawn.

Paris, April 2S.-The revised cov- enant of the league of nations was adopted by the plenary session of the peace conference this afternoon with out division and without amendment The covenant had been moved by President Wilson.
 The Japanese and French amend ments were withdrawn and it is un- derstood that they have been left for decision by the league of nations itself.
 M. Clemenceau announced the with drawal of the amendments, and Presi- dent Wilson's proposal that the GOV enant of the league of nations be adopted was carried. There was not more than a moments pause in honor of the creation of the league of na tions, the conference then proceed ing with the regular program.
 Adopt Labor Text.
 The text of the labor principles for insertion in the treaty was adopted, and the conference adjourned without considering sponsibilities.
 George Nicoll Barnes, British dele gate, explained the nine points which the labor commission wished embodied in the peace treaty. Sir Robert l.. Borden, the Canadian premier, then read the revised nine points.
 The revised clauses say that the standard set by law regarding condi- tions of labor should have due regard for the equitable and economic treat ment of all workers lawfully resi- dent in a country and also that fOr OrtV oi Oh r. hnn oh a at The commission had asked for this, except where climatic condi- tions interferred.
 Suggested By Delegates.
 Sir Robert Borden said that the changes in the phraseology were the result of suggestions by different dele gations and they had been accepted by all the great industrial nations.
 M. Clemenceau the president, de- clared the revised nine points car ried.
 The South American representatives expressed approval at great length be- fore the covenant was adopted. Dur ing this part of the afternoon dis tinct restlessness was noticeable, President Wilson walking over to a friend and Premier Lloyd George dis appearing from the room. When the decision was taken, Presl- dent Wilson was surrounded by dele gates and friends who congratulated him on the constitution of the league which he had steered past many i quicksands.
 Washington, April 2S.-New articles proposed for insertion in the peace treaty considered at the Dlenary SeS- sion of the peace conference, today, the state department announced to- day include the following:
 Article 1-The allied and asso- ciated powers publicity arraign Will liam II of Hohenzollern, former Ger man emperor, not for an offense against criminal law but for a su- preme offense against international morality and the sanctity of treaties. v l It is proposed that a special tri- bunal be constituted to try the ac- cused thereby assuring him the guar antees essential to the right of de- fense. It will be composed of five judges, one appointed by each of the following five powers, namely: the United States of America, Great Brit ain. France, Italy and Japan. Il "'In it's decision the tribunal will be guided by the highest motives o international policy with a view te vindicating the solemn obligations O. international undertakings and thu |, validity of international morality. I >. will be it's duty to fix the punishmen which it considers should be i'm