The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-03-19
WILSON GAINS
FULL VICTORY
First Triumph Since Return to
Paris-League Nations
Part of Peace.
LORD ROBERTS, OPINION
Internal Labor Problems to
Be Settled by Each
Country.
LORD ROBERTS, OPINION


Paris. March ID n. SD-Lord
Robert Cecil's announcement that the
covenant OF the league of nations
must form an integral part of the
preliminary peace treaty was con-
sidered today as a virtual admission
by the British that President Wilson
has scored complete triumph since
his return to Paris.
Five days ago neither the British
nor French would admit that this
could be done. Lord Robert. in Civ
Ing the attitude Of the British dele
cation, said
~ can say that the entire British
delegation Is convinced that it is not
only advisable, but absolutely neces-
sary, that the covenant should be an
integral part of the first peace
treaty"
Lord Robert denied that this i'm
piled any hasty or ill-considered ac-
ton. He pointed out that the British
began working on the league of ma
tions idea in the autumn OF 1916,
while Mr. Asquith was still premier
Answers America.
Answering American criticism that
the British would obtain excessive
representation in the body of the
leagues delegates through the admis-
sion of the colonies. Lord Robert
said:
This charge would have force If il
were question of voting by majori-
ties, but this Is not so. The only ad-
vantage separate representation
body confers is that views peculiar
to the country so represented can be
properly put before the body of dele
gates. That is why the British do
minions were admitted"
That the conference would fatty
turn down the Japanese attempt TO
settle racial problems, and that the
irish question through the league OF
nation was plainly implied when
Lord Robert said:
NO amendments can be inserted in
the covenant which VIC I'D interfere with
settlement of interffst affairs of GER
tain countries"
France Has Own Plan.
The French have come into the open
in favor of an alliance of the United
States. Great Britain and France. in
stead OF league Of nations. but the
American and British delegations de-
cline to entertain this idea
The supreme interalled war council
met again this AFTERNOON.
1t was understood that final consid
Grafton would be given to the rsiitary,
naval and air terms to be imposed upon
Germany.
Labor Problems Adjusted.
Paris, March 19.--(A. PD-The com
mission on international labor legisla-
ton held probably it's last meeting to-
day when it reached an agreement on
all points at issue. The American con-
tentlon that each country should settle
its internal labor problems without in
voking the power of the league OF ma
tions. prevailed.
Inclusion Of the league of nations
covenant in the preliminary peace
treaty viii not delay the signing of
accomplished within two weeks, said
Lord Robert Cecil. of Great Britain,
talking to British and American news
paper correspondents tonight. He said
three amendments to the covenant had
been submitted but added he was sure
all legitimate objections"
Discussing the Monroe doctrine and
the effect Of the league of nations upon
H. Lord Robert said:
The Monroe Doctrine is strength
ened by the league of nations covenant
because internal action would be car
rled out by the organs of the league.
The United States will be represented
on each body and since these bodies
are international, no action can he
taken without the consent OF all. No
action can be taken by the league
Whch IS opposed by the United States |
5overnment unless such action should !
be against the United States itself and |
hat would not affect the Monroe doc |
-Tlne. |
IF. on the other hand. the view is |
hat there ought TO be a complete and |
yatertight division between the Amer |
can continent and the rest of the |
world, then no doubt any action in |
which America takes part would be |
an infringement OF the Monroe Doc |
rine. For my part ! should regard any |
such doctrine as disastrous TO the |
.uture OF the world The war left the |
United states in position OF enormous |
bower. With that gigantic power goes |
great responsibility to the world at
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