Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-09-20
SAND|ECOH HEARS
PRESIDENT FROM
FORUM Of CLASS.
Greatest Throng of Trip
Crowds Stadium While
Nation S Head Talks.
PARTY TENlERED DINNER,
THEN OFF TO CORONADO

San Diego, Cal, Sept. 19.-An ex-
tract from magazine article written
in 1914 by Theodore Roosevelt was read
by President Wilson. in an address here
today, as an argument in favor of the
league of nations.
Speaking to a cheering crowd which
filled the great San Diego stadium, the
president also quoted from Senator
Lodge, one of the most bitter opponents
of the treaty in its present form. and
declared that, in framing the league
covenant, the Versailles conference had
followed the advice of these and other
republican statesmen.
Il am glad to align myself with such
utteranees," said Mr.. Wilson, while the
crowd cheered Here in correct form is
the fulfillment of the plan they adyo-
Gated"
The address was interrupted many
times by applause from the crowd. which
local officials estimated at more than
$4,000. The great amphitheatre, with
its seating capacity of 10000 was
packed, thousands standing In the aisles
and on the terraces above.
Many Left, Unable To Hear
Speaking from glass enclosed plat
form, the presidents words were carried
out to the distant rim of the stadium
by means of an electrical device. Only
part of those present could hear him.
however, and before he finished there
We're many empty seats.
The president went first to a hotel
where he was welcomed formally By the
city officials. Later he was driven
through the San Diego exposition
grounds. When he entered the stadium,
the great crowd stood UP and cheered.
In the center of the big horse shoe of
color, several hundred girls dressed IN
white We're so seated as to spell wei
come.
Upholds Six British Votes
The president also discussed at length
the objection that the British empire
might have a preponderance of voting
power in the league assembly. 1t was
a "delusion" to be frightened at any
could be no important action by the as
sembly without the concurrence of the
American representative.
The assembly, asserted Mr.. Wilson.
was largely debating body. and as
such it was only fair 10 give member
ship to the British colonies. 1t would
be unjust. he said. to give votes to the
small independent nations and exclude
such great dominions as Canada.
Declaring the people had not been
told the truth about what the treaty con-
tanned. Mr.. Wilson added. while the
crowd cheered again. that. if the
American public did know the truth, no
man would have the audacity to take the
risk of trying to impair such an effort
toward liberty and justice.
No League. Then Treaty's Scrap.
praising the labor and self-determina
ton features of the treaty. the president
declared that without the league of ma
tions, the other peace terms would not
be worth the paper they were written on.
1t was final decision" which the
United States now must make. he added.
Some of the changes proposed in the
treaty. the president said. seemed to
have it as their object to upset the
theory Of equality among nations and put
the United States in a special position
of privilege. He declared that to 60
into the league without assuming an
equal responsibility would be a mock
cry
II will not join he said. ''in claiming
in the name Justice. an unjust position
for the country | love and cherish
Neither am | afraid of responsibility.
Neither will | scuttle l will not be
party to belittling America"
Stresses Arbitration.
Emphasizing the arbitration feature Of
the covenant, the president SAID an ex-
ample of the efficiency of discussion was
shown in labor controversies. He as
serted that, whenever either side to such
controversy refused TO discuss its case.
the presumption is that it is on the
wrong side.
1t would be the death warrant" Of
the children of the country. declared the
president, should the league fail
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