The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-26
PROGRAM HAS
BEEN Upset

be altered. namely maintenance OF
\ 1eacew through a combination OF inter
ssts among nations without impairils
the sovereignty OF any nation But
recognition OF sovereign rights viii be
more strongly defined.
Unless soEne other governme1t oo-
Jects-which Is now peiieYed TO be IN
IiksIy-the revised constitution VIII
carry an amendment that viii spect-
dcaliy guarantee the Monroe doctrine
without naming IT,
So a. further to insure maintenance
OF national sovereignty it Is possible
the final draft viii carry a clause sim
liar 10 that in the American constitu-
ton, which declares that all powers
not specifically delegated to the fed
eral government shall be reserved 10
the states. In this case powers not
delegates to the league naturally
would be reserved TO the nations
Discussions also are in progress re-
garding the time limit In which ma
ton can present notification OF It's
withdrawal from the league
BY extending the necessity for I'M
anir1ity OF decisions by the house or
delegates which is now planned, i =
felt that Senator Borah's charge that
the British would dominate the league
through their colonies is met. Under
sucn voting arrangement Americas
three votes would be just as enec-
tive as those Of Great Britain and her
possessions.
When the republican storm OF criu-
cism first broke, the correspondents
were given clearly TO understand there
would be no general amendments TO
the covenant 1t was stated that all
Questions had been thoroughly thresh-
ed out and the best method OF phrase
ology decided on SO as 10 suit all
powers. Further, It was pointed out
that IL the door were open to amend
ments there would be such flood or
them that the covenant would never
be completed Objections TO non-in-
clusion OF the Monroe doctrine were
met by the statement that ii this
were permitted, all other powers
would endeavor to make exceptions in
their own interests.
A feeling is manifest that the cove
nant as It now stands covers all the
points raised in the various objec-
TONS but in the desire to meet all
criticism, certain amendments are
now being made. 1t is Significant,
however. that some neutrals present
ed the same suggestions that were
brought out by criticisms in America
II political view is taken OF the
situation, It all depends on where you
sit. Either the republicans have gain
ed their points in getting the amend
ments they demanded; or President
Wilson has merely sensed public opin-
ion of the world in general and Is &C
,ceding to IT.
Giant Powder Magazine.
fBy William Philip Simms, United
Press STAFF Correspondent
PARIS, March 26-Immediate
peace along broad lines with some
settlement of the details afterward
through the league of nations was be-
ing urged today by some delegates
who have been galvanized into action
by the westward spread OF bolshevssm
The next step, 1t was pointed out
would be to furnish concrete support
of the new or enlarged nations OF CEN
trail Europe, whose security the allies
are in honor-bound to maintain the
belief was expressed that expedition
ary forces will not be necessary or ad-
yisable. Large national armies for
these nations. however probably part
" Offered, trained, equipped and
provisioned by the allies. including
the United States, were suggested as
possible solution of the problem OF
maintaining peace in that region
The situation in Hungary, Russia,
Poland, Ukraine and Rumania was
Iikened to a gigantic powder maya
zine, already ablaze. America, 1t is
felt. will be unable to withdraw her
support until danger OF the fire reach
ing the explosive has passed.
Germany's threat to refuse to sign
the treaty of peace is not troubling
the conferees. French officials de-
clare it matters little whether she
signs or not, as the present govern
ment is webbing. The Germans
would not honor their own signatures
anyway, it was declared. unless the
allies are capable of enforcing the
terms.