South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-16

and Col. S. ID. EmbiCk.
Associated Press Service:
PARIS, Feb. 15.-Baron Maxine.
the head of the Japanese delega-
ton at the pIenary peace conference
yesterday said:
Il beg to add another voice to
echo the congratulatory speeches
that have been made on the presen-
tation of a document which, is per-
haps, the most important document
that has been compiled by man.
The great leaders with staunch pur-
poses have personified this great
movement involving intricate prob
lens of diverse nations and they de-
serve the gratitude Of their follow
men for successfully plotting 10 this
advanced stage a most effective in
strument for the maintenance OF the
peace Of the world Their names
will be written indelibly on the
pages Of history and that will De the
grateful acknowledgements OF nu-
mainly for their labor.
LAS I understand IL, there is 10
be no discussion of the project be
fore us. | will limit myself 10 these
few remarks. observing that at a
later stage in the discussion OF this
project I shall have the privilege Of
addressing certain propositions which
I hope will receive earnest and fav-
orable consideration from the dis
tinguished men who represent the
nations assembled here"
British Member Speaks.
George Nicoll Barnes, labor mem
Der OF the British delegation TO the
conference, spoke as follows at the
plenary session yesterday after the
league Of nations covenant had been
read by Pres't Wilson:
q" Mr.. President: AS representing
especially the working folk OF Great
Britain, I just want 70 make a very
few observations. I think 7 know
the mind of the British people on
this question Of a league Of nations.
and I can assure you that it is one
of eager expectancy.
THE people of Great Britain have
shouldered their burden during the
war. but through all the struggles
and sacrifices they have looked Gag
erly forward TO the day when ag-
gressive war shall be no more. That
day is dawning and I believe has
been FASTENED by the work OF the
last month. To my mind. Mr.. Pres
ident. there are three outstanding
principles in this document which.
I believe, will stand out conspicu-
ously as land marks in the history
OF mankind.
The Three Principles.
First Of all. the substitution OF an
aItruistic principle for imperialism
and violence in the adjustment OF
international affairs.
Second. they have agreed in
principle on the reduction OF arma-
ments 10 point OF national safety
rs prescribed by the league OF ma
tions.
The third is a principle 70 which
7 wish TO call the attention OF the
signatories 10 this document They
have agreed 10 a recognition OF the
evils OF private profit IN the manu-
facture % ornaments: although. for
my part. ] should ike 70 have seen
a more robust declaration in favor
OF abolition Of private arms max
ing Abolition. ] believe. is a step
which will ultimately be found ne
cessary. and further hope that
the executive council may be able
20 devise ways and means by which
private profit may be eliminated
and 7 am perfectly sure tHat moth
ing would be more welcome 70 the
minds OF the working folk"
speaks for Italy.
Premier Orlando. speaking Tor
Italy, said:
"If / have asked 20 take part in
this debate Z j. 20 express my deep
satisfaction az having coOperated in
the first production OF what IS going
10 be one Of the greatest documents
Of history And hope that my
present feeling viii De fully justi-
fed
we all expect from the discus
sion and development OF the present
act a renewal OF the whole world
but as the present debate has FOR its
object 70 bring the whole scheme be
fore the public opinion OF the world.