The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-10-15

and commerce OF other members OF the
league.
west Africa and certain OF the south
Paclflc islands, which, owing TO the
sparseness OF their population or their
sman size, or their remotenesg from
the oenters OF civilization, or their geo
graphical continuity TO the territory OF
the mandatory and other circumstances,
can best administered under the laws
OF the mandatory as integral portions
| of its territory, subject to the sale-
guards above mentioned In the inter-
ests Of the Indigenous population.
The degree Of authority, control. or
mandatory shall, II not previously
agreed upon by the members OF the
league, be explicitly defined In each
case by the council.
A permanent commission shall be con-
stituted to receive and examine the an
| nual reports OF the mandatorles and 10
advise the council on all matters relat-
ing to the observance Of the mandates.
Article XIII.
Subject TO and in accordance with
the provisions OF international conven-
lions existing or hereafter to be agreed
upon, the members OF the league:
(a) VIII endeavor to secure and main
tain fair and humane conditions OF
| labor; for men, women and children,
I
| countries to which their commercial and
| Industrial relations extend, and for that
purpose will establish and maintain the
necessary international organizations
| % Undertake 10 secure just treat
| ment OF the native Inhabitants or terrl-
| tories under their control;
(c) viii entrust the league with the
general supervision over the execution
| OF agreements with regard to the traffic
| in women and children, and me traillc
in opium and othor dangerous drugs;
ca WIN entrust the league with the
general supervision Of the trade In arms
and ammunition with the countries in
which the control OF this traffic is nee
essary in the common interest;
Ce) VIII make provision to secure ana
maintain freedom ~ of communications
and OF transit and equitable treatment
for the commerce OF all members OF the
league. In this connection the special
necessities OF the regions devastated
during the war OF 1914-l018 shall be
borne in mind.
(f) WIN endeavor to take steps in
matters OF international concern for the
prevention and control OF disease.
Article XIV.
There shall be placed under the direc-
ton OF the league all international bu-
reaus already established by general
treaties IL the parties to such treaties
consent. All such International bureaus
and all commissions for the regulation
Of matters OF international interest
hereafter constituted shall be placed
under the direction of the league.
In all matters OF international inter-
est which are regulated by general cen
ventions, but which are not placed un'
der the control of international bureaus
or commissions. the secretariat OF the
league shall, subject to the consent OF
the council and II desired by the par
ties. collect and distribute all relevant
information and shall render any other
assistance which may be necessary or
desirable.
The council may include as part OF
the expenses of the seCretariat the ex-
uenses of any bureau or commission
which is placed under the direction OF
the league.
Article XIV.
The members of the league agree 10
encourage and promote the establlsh-
menand cooperation OF due authoI-
lied voluntary national Red Cross Or
ganizations having as purposes me I'M
movement of health, the prevention OF
disease and the mitigation OF suffering
Throughout the world.
~ Article XVI. -,
Amendments to this covenant VIII
take effect when ratified by the mem
hers of the league whose representa-
ives compose the council and by ma
irrity of the members of the league
whose representatives compose the as
gembly. -, 49,.
No such amendment shall bind any
member OF the league which slshllles
its dissent therefrom, but In that case
it shall cease to be member Oh lhe
league. .>,>,r,v