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one whose noble inspiration had brought
1t into existence. The war had brought
forth the necessity for this document.
Thus born out of the pains of war"
the Premier exclaimed, this is docu-
ment OF freedom and right which rep
resents the redemption OF humanity by
sacrifice"
Some Details to lie Discussed.
Leon Bourgeois Of the French delcga-
ton spoke IN behalf of France on the
good Will which he said had prevailed Ia
! formulating the project. At the came
time, he said. the French delegates re-
served the right TO present their views
on certain details Of the plan as a whole.
which was a work OF right and Justice
and knew no distinction between great
and small States.
Later, he raid. this beginning must be
extended by q limitation OF ornaments.
One OF the chief results OF the victory
was In permitting the disarmament Of
the barbaroIs nation that had stood In
tho way OF world disarmament.
Dangers TO states we're not all equal,
NJ bourgeois said. Some States. lil;.
FRANCE ard Belgium, were especially cx-
posed and required additional Guaran-
tees. He urged IL system ~ permanent
inspection OF existing armaments and
lpECF' rs one means OF uNOiuIB re-
newal OF warfare.
Baron Maxine OF japan, after ap-
proving the high purposes of the league.
added that proposal would be sub
mitted later which It was hoped would
receive favorable attention.
The nature OF this proposal he did
not make known, but II Is supposed TO
refer to an amendment abolishing racial
distinctions in international affairs.
George Nicoll Barnes. the British Min
lister Of Labor. and Premier Venizelos
Of Greece also spoke approvlrgly of the
League Of Nations DR.. V. X. yelling
ton Koo. the Chinese delegate, gave
China's adherence to the league
Wants secret Treaties Annuiicd.
The Arabian delegate pointed out that
the constitution OF the league rec
ognzed the right of self-determination
but said certain secret treaties were n
existence which would prevent this self
determination. lie therefore hoped that
such treaties as affected AeiRtic Turkey
would be declared by the Powers null
and void.
II full opportunity was 10 be given
for discussion OF the proposed league
and when. Premier Clemenceau replied
that President Wilson had presented the
document with the expectation that
there would be the fullest opportunity
for discussion, but when this would oc-
cur would be determined later.
The conference adjourned al o'clock
this evening. and President Wilson
FASTENED homeward 70 prepare sor his
Journey to the United States
Friends OF the President are highly
gratihed that the main purpose has been
accomplished In forming the constitu-
ton OF the league before his return to
America.
The President was not present when
the final result was reached. late in the
day. lie had attended the morning ses-
sion. which passed only fix articles,
leaving twenty uncompleted The Presi-
dent then decided To attend the after
noon session OF the supreme war Cour-
ell, leaving Lord Robert Cecil to preside
over the League Of Nations Commits
yor. II was under Lord Roberts skill
and guidance that the final session
achieved the completion OF is task 1T
6 80 O'Clock tonight.
The members separated with an out
hurst ot good feeling ana congratula-
tion after the period OF tersion through
which they had just passed.
President Wilson went IN American
HEADQUARTERS ard was congratulated
heartily on the outcome OF the league
plan.