Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-10-29
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS

=. THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Nov. 2. let. us not forget two things.
The first thing to remember is the
stand taken by each Of the two leading
candidates for the presidency regard
Senator Harding. the republican can
didate for president. in speaking of the
HbEati stnta to s,b be assumed by the
the League of Nations, states his atti-
tude in these words:
1.-The obligations are clear and speci-
fSess 90 not w Wap to to Gary
back on them: 1t is not interpreted
ton but rejection am seeking" And
Senator Harding in taking, this attf-
tude. stands upon the platform of the
Governor-Cox. the Democratic candi-
date for president. in speaking of the
entrance of the United States into the
'The obligations are clear and specific
enough. but lest my countrymen and
the countfymen of other nations,
should not understand the structure
pendent government, do want to clar-
ify these obligations. 1t is the inter-
probation not rejection am seeking.
And Governor Cox, in taking this atti-
d dens s:es party. The supreme issue
in this national campaign being the
League of Nations, remember that
white balls cast for Governor Cox elect
League of Nations and black balls, cast
against Senator Harding saves men,
bership for your country in the League
Of Nations. Be careful how you vote.
ing states Il am for staying out"
BE careful how you vote"
The second thing to remember before
casting your vote. Nov. ?; is to consider
ant of the League of Nations to avert
international war.
Within the league covenant are the
following provisions made to proven:
First Provision Nlade:-The nations
of the earth--from forty to fifty-sath.
er themselves together into one great
association or league for the sa aP;ema1
w peace anu and IS security. What tremen-
dous silent AMI controlling influence
national world organization will exert
second Provision Made:-A general
reduction of national ornaments to tne
lowest point consistent With ,at nat'on no
longer to be highly armed to wage in
ternational war; but to be friendly or
ganized to promote international peace
Third Provision Made:-An 1nter.
to come under the consideration Of the
league. in the Assembly. or Council, Tor
mil and made public to the world. =,
Enlightened public opinion formed
from accurate knowledge of facts car
ries with 1t a wonderful force
of the league is to endeavor to make
settlement Of the difficulties or dis
putes arising between nations likely
to disturb the peace of the world ana
the facts in the case, to the world.
fifth Provision Made:-All interna-
tional MISUNDERSTANDING and disputes es
which cannot otherwise De settlea are
to be submitted to a court OF aroltfa-
ton for decision. and each member OF
the league agrees to abide by the
award rendered.
sixth Provision NIadc:-An offending
member of the league unfaithful to its
covenant agreement. bent on disturbing
the peace of the world shall be sub
jected to a rigid economic boycott py
all the associated. members of the
league until the recalcitrant member
comes to a spirit and condition OF
peace. What nation can endure such
whitening herring, siege and hold out against
seventh Provision NIade:-A Perman-
ent Court Of International Justice is an
organ of the League of Nations. con-
sisting Of fifteen judges to be sf s,e tha
by the Assembly and approved py the
Council of the League:
This court is to codify international
law, to pass on all justiceable cases
and when called upon ITO give an ao-
visOrv opinion upon any dispute or
question referred to it by the Counc'l
or by the Assembly,"
Elxhth Provision Made--Ail treatles
are to be made public. whether these
treaties have been heretofore made or
to be made in the future: NO more Sc
cret treaties are allowed between ma,
tions. The balance of power sustained
by secret treaties is to give way TO tne
Of power made through
the League Of Nations. A great day OF
light is downing. =;
Ninth Provision Made :-When all a.
n,omacy has failed. and all other pro-
Visions made by the League of Nations Nations
external aggression the territorial LIN in
tcgrity and the existing political 'nVr
pendence of al members rs OF fav fnc
League" the Council shall then aoViSe
nnon the means to be used to keep tne
peace Of the world. This ninth prov'-
sion is in substance that aWful Article
NV Dear Voter:-You can but notice
that every provision possible IS mace
fo avert international war and to Sc
cure and maintain international peace.
Forget this not when Xeu cast your
hallot Tuesday, Nov. 2. Tor nomnee
cor the presidency Of the United States.
'"' ~''o - D. NJ BROWN.
Vawter. Minnesota.
Postoffice. Royalton. Mimi.