The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-07

and without power OF delegation watch
over the relations inter Sc Of the new
Independent States arising from the
breakup Of those empires and will re-
gard as a very special task the duty OF
conciliating and composing differences
between them with a view TO the main
tenance of good order and general
peace"
The proposed constitution Of the league
Ia summarized in the following sugges-
tons:
200 The constitution Of the league
will be that Of a permanent conference
| between the Governments of the con-
| stitutent States for the purpose Of Joint
| international action In certain defined re-
spects. and will not derogate from the
| Independence OF those States. II will
consist Of a general conference. a coun-
| Gil and courts of arbitration and con-
| Citation.
General Conference Time.
"G1) The general conference, in
| which all constituent States will have
equal voting power, will meet periodl-
cally TO discuss matters submitted to
II by the council These matters will be
general measures Of international law or
arrangements or general proposals for
limitation of ornaments for securing
world peace, or any other general reso-
lutione. the discussion OF which by the
conference is desired by the council be-
fore they are forwarded for the approval
| OF the constituent Governments. Any
| resolutions passed by the conference will
have the effect OF recommendations to
the national Governments and Parlia-
ments.
"(12) The councll will be the execu.
tive committee OF the league. and will
consist Of the Prime Minister or For
eign Secretaries or other authoritative
representatives Of the Great Powers. to-
gether with the representatives drawn
In rotation from two panels of the
Middle Powers and Minor States re.
spectively. in such a way that the Great
Powers have a bare majority a minor
ity Of three or more can veto any action
or resolution OF the council.
"G3) The council will meet period
ically. and will. In addition, hold an an.
nual meeting of Prime Ministers or For
eign Secretaries for a general inter
change OF views. and for a review of the
general policies OF the league. 1t viii
appoint permanent secretariat ant
staff. and will appoint Joint committee.
for the study and coordination of the in
, ternational questions with which thu
council deals, or questions likely to lead
: to international disputes. 1t will also
| take the necessary steps for keeping VI
proper liaison. not only with the For
eisn Ofices OF the constituent Govern
ments but also with the authorities
, acting on behalf OF the league in variou
. parts of the world.
"(1D Its functions will be:
(a) To take executive action or con-
troll in regard to the matters set forth
In section A or under any internal
tional arrangements or conventions;
OBJ TO administer and control any
property Of an international character.
such as international waterways.
rivers. straits. railways. Notifications,
air stations. &c.
Co To formulate for the approval
OF the Governments general measures
OF international law. or arrangements
for Limitation or ornaments or pro-
motion OF world peace"
Use of Military Force.
!. On the important question Of sanction
= and on the use OF military force thre
: recommendations are made:
"15) That all the States representa-
at the Peace Conference shall agree I
the abolition of CONSUMPTION or compul
sorry military service and that their ~
:. ture defence forces shall consist OF mill
tia or volunteers, whose numbers an
. training shall. after expert inquiry. b
! fxed by the council Of the league.
"I6) That while the Limitation o
y armaments In the general sense is in
. practicable. the council OF the leagu
shall determine what direct militar
a equipment and armament is fair an
!; reasonable in respect Of the scale G
! forces laid down under paragraph (16'
. and that the limits fixed by the counc
shall not be exceeded without its per
, mission.
. "rD That all factories for the mar
ufacturs of direct weapons OF war sha
be national.zed and their productio
v shall be subject 10 the inspection OF Il
= officers O: the council, and that II
council shall be furnished periodical
n with returns OF imports and exports
d munitions of war into or from the terri
I tories OF its members and as far a
II possible into or from other countries
e The nations joining the league are
o be bound by the following recommend;
lions
l. "Is) That the peace treaty sha
y | ~ oyide that the members Of the lea 81