The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-05

around in circles tonight, trying TO
save their precious organization against
which has been levelled successfully-as
all here can see-the crushing weight OF
American opinion. This underlies 1t all.
Paraguay. Colombia and Ecuador are
the nations which are reported to be
ready 10 follow Argentina and the New
World in an assertion OF independence
OF the Old World.
Canada's motion. deposited to-day.
was;
Resolved. that Article X. be here and
now eliminated from the covenant OF the
league"
1t was deposited by the Canadian del
egation in defiance of the expressed
wishes OF Arthur J. Balfour. one of
Great Britain's representatives. Under
the rules jamned on this assembly, it
cannot be even discussed until 1t is re-
ferred TO the commission--the one
which Mr.. Balfour heads--and If the
committee turns 1t down, Canada can
get consideration OF II by the assembly
only by two-thirds vote. But even then.
under the Paris instrument, any mem
Der of the council can kill it.
But with Argentine's gantlet in the
ring, there is no question tonight that
this and other proposed changes. will
now get consideration. despite Mr.. Bal
four, as the only way to save the
league. Mr.. Doherty said to THE NEW
YoRK HERALD correspondent tonight:
1--WE protested against Article Y. at
the peace conference. We are merely
continuing the fight, but as a neigh
Dor of the United States we are proud
TO do IL. Article Y. Is q big piece of
humbuggery, because it can't be en-
forced Canada is opposed TO it. be-
cause II indorses all the decisions ar
rived at in Paris and stereotypes them.
you might say. Also it is absolutely
unfair to the small nations.
1--WE in Canada live in a fireproof
house Why should we be compelled
to take out an insurance policy which
covers the risk run by those who i've
among powder kegs? If the Powers
wanted to guarantee the European
boundaries, why didn't they do II them
selves? But no, they made the little
nations parties to the same pledge IN
stead of making the proper distinc-
ton. They told US in Paris that we
would have the right ourselves to de-
termine how far we would 60 but that
isn't enough And now they say it Is
not important when President Wilson
calls it the heart of the covenant,
which in itself has already aroused
false hopes II is time that we dis
abused this impression in Europe and
indicated to the United States how we
stand"
Mr.. BaIfour said: at ought to have
been decided not to load it with amend
inents at this session. but / will say
that / am no lover of Article " The
spirit of the act being in other articles. L
do not think it matters much"
Rene Viviani of France said: France
does not consider the covenant in dog
matte light, and in principle really en-
visages all the amendments, including
this one, but decided to oppose, for rea-
sons already fully discussed. any altera-
lions OF the covenant at the present
session of the assembly
Wellington Koo of China asked: do
you think 1t will bring the United
States in? II so, l am fof~ft.'
The Canadian delegation insisted to-
night they would bring about discus
sion of their resolution before the assem-
bly, even If II was clear that the council
was opposed to it, and 1t would have no
chance of adoption now.
The revolt is on against the councils
autocracy based on the principle of
force. and which here has refused to
bow before the majority demand even
to the extent Of establishing the inter-
national court before which little ma
lions and big nations could be hailed
alike and world disputes settled on the
basis of equal justice for all.
To-day's session was almost entirely
consumed by discussion of the coun-
ellis inactior in connection with the
Russo-Polish war last spring, the at