The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02

abled and wounded who are charges
of the people as long as they live
rs there anyone who dares con-
test the league Of nations openly
the right of the people-when such
facts as these are brought ~ light?
Scores Republicans
Congressman Carter then told of the
opposition which was begun among
the opponents of the league even
prior to its adoption by the nations
who are now members OF it.
From the beginning he said
there was an organized bushwhack-
ing opposition against the league
and it was opposed by wilful mis-
representation, confusion and other
dishonorable methods
AN the people Of the United States
want peace" he stated. We must
determine whether or not the adop-
tions OF the league means peace
or war, and then the problem is
solved. The league is very simple and
easy to understand"
Reads From League
Congressman Carter then gave a
brief analysis of portions of the
league which touch on peace and war.
He read from an official copy of the
league Of nations (the copy which
had been rejected by the Republican
senate)
Causes of War
The Congressman read the preamble
OF the league of nations. 1t proved
a shadow of doubt that the purpose
for which the league was written is
Peace"
1T Is u remarkable historical fact
stated the speaker, after reading the
preamble, that the cause Of the last
war was the same which caused the
majority of wars since the time OF
julius Caesar, through the ages. and
up 10 modern times. There are four
chief causes of wars. They are, first,
the spirit of terrific orial aggression
second, secret treaties third, large
armies and navies; and fouth, influ-
ence of munitions makers.
The congressman then took each
planned it in very logical manner.
Article Ten
THE spirit OF territorial aggres-
sion" he explained, is the lust OF
one country for the land of another
Article 10, in the league of nations
is the heart of prevention for such
an act on the part of "a nation. Ar
ticle 10 is statute against grand
larceny. 1t carries out the eighth
commandment of the Ten Command
ments of God, Thou Shalt Not Steal,
thy neighbors territorial integrity OF
political independence. With the adop'
tion of the tenth article in the league
of nations. nine-tenths of all future
wars are removed.
Secret Treaties
Articles is and 19 of the league OF
nations eliminate the danger of secret
treaties, for by the provisions OF
these two articles there can be nc
secret treaties between nations. Fol
all treaties must be registered with
the secretary of the league of nations
and published by him after they
are registered Any treaty between
nations which is not So registered, is
invalid, and So is of no account
Danger of Large Army
Speaking of the danger of main
tanning large armies and navies, nc
country has yet started an aggres-
sive war. unless it is sure that ii is
fully armed and capable OF conduct
ing the campaign with genuine pre-
paretiness. Whenever a country COM
mences 10 build up j big army Or
navy, all the eyes OF the nations
Of the world are focused on that
country. and they Immediately com
mence building up large armies and
navies also.
The Price Of Navy Armament
a first class battleship costs !io,'
600 600 The entire property, lands
etc. in the city Of Ardmore is as
sessed at s20,0OO,0OO SO that if We
were TO sell everything which is IN
the city of Ardmore, the proceeds
would net US only a sufficient amount
to purchase one-half a battleship.
The mad race for superiority IN
armament goes on ad infintum Eacf
nation tries to outdo the other II
the size and equipment of its army
and navy.
Economy and Republicans
The Republicans are preachini
economy. Yes, they have econom
lzed-they have cut off huge sums
from the appropriations for the aiC
to farmers by means OF the agricui
tural allotments. from the appropria
tions TO combat the depredations o
, the boil weevil, from the appropria
/ lions 10 fight the hog cholera, from
the appropriations Of benefit TO th'
markets And these Republicans have
appropriated nearly Sl,OOOQOO for thu
American army and navy
II am directing my arguments ot
I this subject not directly against III,
cxtravaRance which the Republican,
are exercising, but agains. the falls
arguments which they have presented
during the campaign.
And as long as We have such ;
large equipped army and navy thes
| appropriations will be increased an
may reach $4,000 100000 for it vii
DE up to Us To keep pace with tn
other countries who are heavily arm
ing.
And To meet increased approprio
tlons. taxes will have TO be RAISED
for vi the taxes which the govern
ment receives. $1,000, 100000 goes fo
the actual running Of the govern
ment. 81 500 100000 as interest on tn
sinking fund of bonds. and $1,000 900
coo may go for the army and navy
And at the present time. the to'S
collection from the taxes now reeei'
ed by the government totals not quit