The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-03-08
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grow from the pessimism due to e.
nancial conditions in this country
which was constant menace. He
touched on the mind Of man constant
| " inventins more fiendish methods Of
war fare, ali to wipe out the world in
time if something we're not done. The
league OF nations, band Of re9res-
entative men, bound by laws laid
down by themselves, would hold the
world In peace. Without it, the treaty
of peace would be worthless and Ger
many, with none OF her industries
harmed and with a population quite
sufficient to start war over again,
would stop al nothing. Judge Taft en-
deavored to set aside the beliefs of
many that II treaty of peace should
be signed at once so that the war
might come 10 en- end BY further in
sisttng that without the league there
could be no treaty which would hold.
He further praised President Wilson
! for personally attending the peace
conference. That is where he should
be. said Judge Tsft-"In personal
cioseness and relationship with all
that is being done at that conference
Just now There is no bigger duty to
be faced.
Judge Taft appealed especially TO
the women for league of nations,
saying he khew they would not again
spare fine sons to a worse war even
than that tusi finished. Nothing could
prevent this but such a league.
Patriotism and interest in national
events was strongly evident last
evening when the large audience lis
tened attentively to TIE ex-president
as he talked on one OF the biggest SUBJ
tects ever before the public. The
silence was so perfect that the pro
verbal pin could have been dropped
and heard plainly.
Congressman Nicely introduced Ex-
president TAFT following a speech Of
his own which conveyed this gentle
mans delight at being able to make
the first speech on the last evenings
program in retaliation for being the
last speaker on a program sometime
ago on which Mr.. Taft spoke first, fol-
loved by ctker distinguished gentle
men-all Of whom left without waiting
to hear what Mr. Nelly had to say.
EI-president Taf1 did nothing
which delighted his audience more
last evening than did that utterly hu-
morous chuckle which came spon-
tsneously from the depths Of him and
which dubbed forth just moment be-
fore each thought, according to his
way Of thinking. which was heaTily
laden with either the ridiculous or
absurd or funny which he spoke i'm
mediately following. The chuckle
came precipiately on the heels Of
groad grin and sent ripples OF amuse.
ment through the audience. Mr.. Taft
was enthusiastically welcomed by
many friends last evening, Judging
from the appreciative faces which
aeer letS his own. There were alse
many admirers N the house in spite
Of contrary icanings. Though nun
Der Of gentlemen maintained an apa-
thedc aisapproval during his strong,
minuteiy explained belief in the Lea
que Of Nations, these men listened
with interest in spite of themselves;
for E1-President Taft spoke clearly
and in an understanding manner on
the subject nearest his heart.
de began his address with a CON
siderahor Of the plan of the LeaEne.
OF Nations IL which he explained Just
what each OF the important parts IN
the league constitution means. Along
that line he said:
The first important covenant with
reference to peace and war in the con-
ference to peace and war in the con-
stitution OF the league is that looking
to = reduction of armament By an IA.
tons The executive council, consist
Ing OF representative from the Unit
ed States the British Empire, France.
Italy. and Japan, and with a repras.
enatuVe each trom four nations to be
selected By The body Of delegates, Is
to consider how much the ornaments
Of the nations should be limited. and
reduced. having regard to the safety Of
each Of the nations and It's obligations
under the league.
Having reached conclusion as to
the pEoporticnate limits Of each Ma
tons armament. It submits its con-
elusion TO each Nation. which may
or may not agree to the limit thus
recommended; but when IN agree
mert Is reached between q Nation and