The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-12-19

Resolved ttwo-thirds Of the Senators present con-
curing there,n). That the Senate advise consent
70 the ratification Of the treaty Of peace with Ger
many concluded at Versailles on the 2Sth day OF
June, 1912 subject to the following reservations and
understandings which are hereby made part and
condition Of this resolution of ratification which rati
ncaton IL not to take effect bind the United States
until the said reservations and understanding
adopted By the Senate have been accepted by an
exchange OF notes e. part and condition of this
four prin pal allied and associated powers to wit
Great Britain. France. Italy. and Japan:
I. Tho United States 80 understands and con-
strues article that In of notice Of withdrawal
from the league Of nations. as provided in said
article. the United States shall be the sole judge
TO whether all its International obligations and all
FULFILLED. and notice Of withdrawal by the United
states may be given BY concurrent resolution OF
the Congress Of the United States
2. The United States assumes no obligation to
preserve the territorial integrity or political indie
pendsnce OF any other country or to interfere in
controversies between nations--whether members
Of the league or uot-under the provisions Of
dcie 10. or 70 employ the military naval forces
Of the United States under any article Of the treaty
fcr any purpose. unless IN any particular case the
sole power to declare war authorize the employ
ment Of the military naval forces Of the United
States shail by act Joint resolution provide.
8. No mandate shall be accepted by the United
States under article H. part l. or any other provi
aen Of the treaty Of peace with Germany. except by
oeuo0 Oh tno COu8reoe OF the united states.
4. The United States to itself exclusively
The right TO decide what questions are within its
domestic Jurisdiction and declares that all domestic
end political questions relating wholly In part
- its internal Affairs. including imm. grafton labor
seastwfse trac. the tariff. commerce. the suppress
sloa of trafhc in women and children. and In opium
and other dangerous drugs. and all other domestic
luestiens. are solely within the Jurisdiction Of the
United States and are not under this treaty to be.
sabmtttsd In any way either to arbitration TO
Tie eonslderetion Of thsoouncn or Of the assembly
q IL league q nations. or any geucy thereof or
- u aeeisacu % reeommendat;on Of any other
DoWoe.
:. TAe Omitted States will not submit 20 arbi-
tsat1ea - 70 inquiry By the assembly or by the
sounsl1 e tie lsagus Of nations provided for in
80 treaty Of peaee. any questions which in the
judgment Of the United States depend upon or re-
1Ate 70 ~ long established policy. commonly known
- H. 0eofoe Doctrine said doctrine 10 to be in
tospsetad ~ the United States alone and 10 hereby
le0aysl 70 - wholly outside the Jurisdiction Of
~ SeaGsA q nations and entirely unaffected BY
any pfsvihsa contained n the said treaty Of peace
Z. ne Unitsd State withholds its assent to
articles lSs. 49, and 1885, and full liberty
. action With respect to any controversy which
my arise under said articles between the Republic
Of China and the Empire Of japan.
T. The Congress Of the United S, ates will provide
- law for The appointment Of the representatives.
q The Unitel States In the Assembly and the com