The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-08-05
IF THE u. S. WERE NOW IN THE
&% LEAGUE OF NATIONS

IF THE U. S. WERE NOW IN THE
m LEAGUE OF NATIONS
The Council of the League of Ma
lions was assembled in extraordinary
session yesterday at Sunderland
House, the London headquarters OF
the League. III. n.
After, assuring himself Of the pres
ence Of the U. S. representative, Sir
Eric Drummond, the permanent secre-
tary, called the meeting to order:
He briefly stated the purpose of the
meeting. q
F"Poland is in great peril" he said.
Created by the league, she must be
protected by the League, now that her
armies have been driven back to her
own territory. We must at once de-
wise means of rendering immediate
support. It will require money, mu-
nitions. and men,"
Mr.. Balfour arose. S
""Great Britain will provide NUM-
tions and money, providing add
ed with glance at the U. S. repre-
sentative-"providing our credit is
good" &
The U. S. representative, who had
dined the evening before with the king
and was still in an exalted frame Of
mind, fastened to assure Mr. Balfour
that credit in abundance would be ex-
tended. 4
sour honor demands it," he said.
Hearty applause greeted this notable
utterance. -t
M. Millerand, the French represen-
tative, then was recognized by the
chair.
"France is unable to extend fnan-
cial aid unless" and here he glanced
meaningly at the U. S. representative
unless our war debts are RENTED"
The U. S. representative nodded in
acquiescense.
"Our honor demands it," he said
nobly.
France, however" continued M.
Millerand, twill furnish experienced
officers and a leader Of the military
forces. We cannot provide French
troops, as such a course would pro-
woke revolution at home. The gov
eminent would be overthrown.5 Under
certain conditions we might be able
to provide contingents Of African and
Colonial troops" ..5
His remarks were applauded. .
Sir Eric then addressed the council.
.The military necessities will re-
quire "a considerable expeditionary
force, perhaps half a million men to
start with. Labor conditions are such
in England that CONSUMPTION for SER
vice in the Pinsk swamp and the
pripet marshes would not be welcome.
Insistence might even jeopardize the
crown. France, already burdened
with the vast consequences Of years Of
war on her soil and further burdened
by the expense Of her military opera
tons in Germany, Turkey, Syria, and
other points east, is not looking for
further noble sacrifices in eastern Eu-
rope. Italy is now distressed by
threatening internal conditions, super
INDUCED by national aspirations in 9TH
er nations, and is helpless. Japan is
bravely stemming the Russian hordes
in Siberia and lis threatened by Chi
nese banditry in Shantung. The stu
alton is grave. Where are the re-
quired troops to be obtained 20
The representatives Of Britain,
France, Italy and Japan leaped to
their feet, clamoring for recognition.
Mr.. Balfour was recognized.
think the burden should be shar-
ed he said generously, "in proportion
to- The relative capacitie Of the
League signatories. Great Britain will
provide munitions at q reasonable
rate, and win devote her navy to the
work Of BLOCKADE. Transports will be
provided carrying overseas troops at
$50 each, and our distinguished fell