Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-06-06

provides for a voluntary League OF
civilized nations, which shall under.
take to promote the justice and pre-
serve the peace of the world by &C.
cepting obligations not to resort tC
war, but to deal openly, justly, and
honorably with one another, by
scrupuously maintaining the sanctity
of treaties, by firmly establishing the
rules of International law as the rule
or conduct between governments
and by establishing close cooperation
In matters Of common concern.
1t does not assume to be able to
end war any more than governments
assume to be able to end crime. But
as governments reduce crime by set
Ting disputes peaceably, by punish
ing crime when it is committed, and
by organizing society in the general
interest; SO the League of Nations
aims to reduce war by settling dis
putes peaceably, by penalizing the
nation that begins war contrary to
the covenant of the League, and by
an administration of matters of COM
mon concern in the interest of the
people Of the whole world.
ii. THE COVENANT: To accom-
plish these purposes, the members of
the League agree that they will
Respect and preserve the Politi-
cal Independence and Territorial In
tegrlty Of each member against eX-
ternal aggression.
Submit disputes to Arbitration by
tribunal administering information
al law or Of meditation by the Council
or the Assembly provided for in the
treaty, and furnish a statement of the
case to the Secretary General of the
League.
Abstain from war against any
member until the dispute has been
submitted to arbitration or media
ton, and until three months after
the award or recommendation; and
even then not go TO war with mem
Der OF the League that complies with
the award OF the tribunal or with the
unanimous recommendation of the
tribunal or with the unanimous reco-
commentator of the Council or AS
sembly.
Carry out in good faith any awards
that may be rendered whenever the
PARTIES to the dispute voluntarily
agree to arbitrate.
Boycott any nation that goes to
war contrary to the covenants of the
League. support one another in
economic measures necessary to
make the boycott effective, support
one another in resisting any special
measure aimed at one of their num-
Der by the offending state, and af-
ford passage through their territory
to the forces of League members
operating against the offending ma
ton.
Exchange information concerning
military and naval programs and in
duStrleS adaptable to warlike pur-
pose, and for stated periods not eX-
ceeding ten years, unless relieved of
the obligation by the Council. OBJ
serve limitations Of armament when
voluntarily adopted by each Of them
on recommendation of the Council.
Secure fair and humane treatment
for labor, as far as practicable. at
home and in all countries with
which they trade.
Secure just treatment. so far as
possible, for native inhabitants of
territories under their control
Entrust the League with supervis-
ion over the execution Of internation-
al agreements for the suppression
the white slave traffic and the sale of
dangerous drugs, and with the sup
erviSion Of the trade in arms and am
munitiOn in countries where the con-
troll Of this traffic is necessary in the
common interest.
Maintain freedom Of transit ant,
equitable treatment for the com
merce OF members.
Cooperate in measures for the
prevention and control OF disease.
Encourage and promote organiza-
ton and work Of the Red Cross.
Establish international bureaus to
administer such matters Of common
interest as may be agreed upon.
Abrogate all treaties and obliga-
tons among themselves inconsis-
tent with the Covenant and enter in
TO no such obligations in the future.
Register all new treaties. which
shall not be binding until so regis
tered.
Pay a due share Of the expense Of
administering the affairs OF the
League.
III. THE AGENCIES: The Cove
nant provides the following agencies
10 advise and assist in carrying out
these agreements