Evening journal., 1919-02-14
Severance of ReIa-
flo m s, Economic
Blockade and Force
as Last Resort, IF
Suggestion of Arbi-
frafion is Spurned 4;
Permanent Bureau
of Labor is Agreed
Upon By Nations
STOP MAKING
OF MUNITIONS
By the United Press.

By the United Press.
PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE first world con-
stitution was made public this after
noon when President Wilson read the
draft OF the League Of Nations Or
ganilation before the General Pcaco
Congress.
While not containing provision for
any sort Of international police force,
the constitution includes stringent
measures designed TO prevent future
wars. In ease any nation makes war
without first submitting the questions
at issue to arbitration, there are tho
ofllowing possible courses open to the
league:
Severance of diplomatic relations
between members ~ she leagsc and
the rccalciirant power.
Economic blockade OF the nation
refusing arbitration.
Recommendation by The executive
council before the use OF force.
The use of force, however. win leave
10 each power freedom OF action under
IFS constitution 10 make the necessary
declarations OF war
Existing secret treaties arc abroqafed
and future treaties must be referred ia
am international treaty bureau and qiv-
en- full publicity An International
labor bureau is established. Former
German colonies and Turkish provinces
are 10 be placed under pr0tectorates,
the latter on the basis OF seIf-deter-
minaiiOn. All armaments are TO be re-
duced 10 a point consistent with ma
tional security and private manufac-
turo OF munitions viii be prohibited
The affairs OF the league will be adj
mnistered by "body OF delegates" In
which each member nation will have
one vote; and executive council on
which the United States Great Britain.
France, Italy and Japan will be repre-
sented. by one member each and tho
other members by four Representatives.
and a permanent sccretariat TO be ap-
pointed by the executive council
The international police force or acn-
cral STAFF urged by the French and put
TO vote yesterday afternoon, after n
stirring speech by senator Bourgeois.
was overwhelmingly defeated. Only the
French and Czech0- SlOvalss Il, voted in
favor OF il. With this feature ellmis
mated, the constitution was adopted
unanimously.
The constitution includes a preamble
and 26 articles. having been increased
from the original = articles during
yesterdays session Of the league COM
nittce. Tho last articles arc devoted
TO purely parliamentary matters. tho
others covering organization OF the
league
Congratulations ON securing adoption
of fbe Icaquc constitution poured Into
American headguarfers at the Hotel
Crillon before this afternoons plenary
session. Members Of the league 10 en-
force pcaee declared that this IS "tho
roiden dav In the history or the world"
Tbsv declared that, despite rumors
,ircuIated IN Paris Franco Is solidly
leiind the league plan.
The President, Premier Orlando and
fher statesmen spoke briefly in be-
alf of the league pointing out that IL
now a practical and workable propo-
lion and deserving OF unanimous sup,
,rt.
President wilson, Premier Lloyd
'orge. Premier Clemenceau, Premier
land0 and others win confer direct
with thei rown people regarding the
,gue. Arriving in Washington, the
'esident will begin Immediately a
ries of conferences with the leaders
al parties in Congress after which
Is expected to make strong ap-
al for endorsement OF the league in
= address in a joint session OF the
Duse and Senate.>
President Wilson is scheduled 10 be.
n his homekard journey at 10 o'clock
might when he win leave Paris on
,ecial train. He probably viii sail to
orrow after formal luncheon given
y the mayor of BreSt. The George
Washington, on which the Presidential
arty will return, is reported 10 have
rrived In Brest
The Presidents decision TO return to
rance as soon as possible after az
d diournment of Congress probably <.flI
esult in French Ambassador Jusserands
Ialian Ambassador Celere and British
Reading remaining here ins
iead of accompanying him as originsf-
planned.
A frainIoad OF boxes and trunks con-
ipino oiffs and souvenirs was sent -
rest last night