The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-01
France Wants InternationsE
Army and Japan Has Some
Views Regarding
immigration. So
NEW IDEAS ADvANo
Suggestion Made That First a
Of League Of Nations BE &
PensionIno Of All b..
Soldiers.
[By Lowell Mellett, United Press Stafl
COrreSDOndent

10y Lowell Modlett, UnfCod PreSo StAAl
Correspondent
PARIS, March, Returning from
tine United States, President Wilson
viii find z movement under way to in
corporate several important amend
1nents in the league OF nations consu
tuition.
France and Japan wish to obtain a
greater measure OF protection for their
special interests. Japan will be ready
to present her views regarding immi-
gration, but indications today We're
that she will not make real fight for
their acceptance, allowing the matter
to rest after 1t Is on record. The
French will again put forward their
plan for an international army, stat
ing their case in the strongest possible
terms since they firmly believe it
would greatly strengthen the league.
However, 1t Is learned from an author
itative source that she will not make
acceptance condition OF her ratiftca-
| ton of the league, since reports OF op-
position In America have practically
wiped out all opposition here. The
French point out that they want above
sill, security of certain definite de-
gree which is provided by the league.
While new balance OF power ar
seem very tangible, they feel the pres
ent state OF disorganization in Europe
makes any "balance" that might be
achieved precarious. For instance. 1t
would necessitate dependence in east
Poland and Czecho Slovalzia-pote tent-
tally strong states but also potentially,
failures.
France believes an iIterna tional
6rmy would help maintain the league
authority In Europe, but IL she cannot
secure such a provision in open de-
bate she will abide by the decision OF
the majority
Significant Of Frances newly warm
endorsement OF the leag1le, lie Jour-
nal presents plan whereby the league
would undertake the pensioning Of all
soldiers who participated in the war.
The newspaper suggests that this be
r,ade the leagues first budget. The ap-
portionments would be based:
First, On the number OF men mobi1-
lied.
Second, ON the number killed.
Third. on the length OF participation
in the war.
Fourth, on the material damage suf-
fered.
Fifth, on population, and,
Sixth, on war expenses. France mo-.
ioilized 100000 men, o. which ], ,400,-
600 were killed. She was engaged in
war ffty-three months and suffered
severe damages. Wherefore, says Le
Journal, she should receive $3.50, ,000.-
600 annually. Great Britain modified
1000, 900 OF which $40, 900 we're killed,
and should receive $7S 100000 annual
ly. italy modified 5,500,000 lost 46S.
coo in killed, and should receive $50,
000, 900. The United States modified
S,70o, 900 lost 81 600 and should receive
s15, 900 900.
The total amount to be disbursed
would be $500 100000 of which the
United States would be expected toI
furnish thirty-six percent, Great Brit,
ain nine percent, France five percent,
italy five percent and the remainder
v ould be divided among Japan and
the smaller nations The Americans
here find the scheme interesting at
least The French are displaying In
tense interest in Wilson's fight for the
league OF nations at home. All news
papers carried at least column on
the presidents dinner to the foreign
relations committees. Officials also
are Interested In former President
Taft's tour The French expect the
president to receive vote OF conf
dence" in congress on HIS leage plans
before his return.
The meeting of the various league
Of nations societies scheduled to be
held In London this. week was post
poned until March 10. Ten nations will
be represented.