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mark the complete consummation of their efforts to nullify the treaty. I hold the doctrine of article 10 to be the essence of Americanism. We cannot repudiate it or weaken it without at the same time repudiating our own principles.
 "The imperials wants no league of nations, but if, in reasons to the universal cry of the masses every where, there is to be one, he is in terested to secure one suited to his own purposes, one that will permit him to continue the historic game of pawns and peoples-the burgling of provinces, the old balances of pow CT, and the inevitable wars attendant upon these things. The reservation proposed would perpetuate the old order. Does any one really want to sec the old game played again? Can any one really venture to take part in reviving the old order? The ene- mics of league of nations have by every true instinct centered their efforts against article 10, for it un- doutedly the foundation of the whole structure. It is the bulwark, and the only bulwark, of the rising demo- cracy of the world against the forces of imperialism and reaction.
 "Either we should enter the league fearlessly, accepting the responsibil- ity and not fearing the role of lead- ership which we now enjoy, contri- butfng our efforts toward establish ing just and permanent peace, or we should retire as gracefully as possible from the great concert of powers by which the world was sav- ed. For my own part, l am not will ing to trust to the counsel of diplomats the working out of any salvation of the world from things which it has suffered.
 All Nullify.
 q believe that when the full significance of this great question has been genuinely apprehended, obstacles will seem insignificant be- fore the opportunity, great and glorious opportunity, to contribute our overwhelming moral and material forces to the establishment of an international regime in which our own ideals of justice and right may be made to prevail and the nations of the world be allowed a peaceful development under conditions of order and safety hitherto impossible
 q need not say, Senator, that I have given great deal of thought to the whole matter of reservations proposed in connection with the ratification of the treaty, and particularly that portion of the treaty which contains the covenant of the league of nations and l have been struck by the fact tha practically every so-called reservation was in effect rather sweeping nullifica- tion of the terms of the treaty it. self. l hear of reservationists and mild reservationists, but cannot understand the difference between a nullifier and mild .nullifier. Our responsibility as nation in this turning points in history is an over, whelming one, and if 1 had the opportunity would beg every one concerned to consider the matter iR the light of what it is possible to accomplish for humanity, rather than it the light of special national interests.
 "lf have been truly informed con- corning the desire of some of your colleagues to know my views in this matter, I would be very glad if you should show this letter to them,
 Cordially and sincerely yours,
 "Woodrow Wilson,
 Hon. Gilbert M. Hitchcock,
 United States Senate.