, 1923-04-24
Cbe Casper DaiIp Crfbnne

of nations and It's rule OF force. with
its super-powers through a political
counc.. and assembly. 1 myself con-
tended as a senator for equal voting
power on the part OF the United
States with any nation in the world
With the dominions members of tho
league assembly tho British empire
will have six votes In that branch of
the court electorate. but It has only
one IN the electorate of the council.
In view of the fact that no nation
can have more than one Judge, 1t is
a less formidable objection than when
applied to the league as a super.pow-
or. dealing with problems likely TO
abrifge a members national rights.
I appraise the objection as n who
voted against this disparity of power
In the league assembly. but In an ap-
praisal now 1 do not hesitate to say
that II ether great powers can accept
without fear the voting strength of
the British domlnions when they
are without ties OF race to minimize
international rivalr,es and suspicious,
we ought, in view of the natural ties
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selves free from danger.
1.-The perfected court must be a
matter of development, I earnestly
commend II because II is a great
step in the right direction toward the
peaceful settlement Of justifiahic
questions, toward tie elimination OF
rrlctlons which lead to war. and a
lav than can be hoped for In arbl-
tratIon which Influenced by the pre-
judices of men and tho %expediency of
policies.
I'VE can 10 vastly more to perfect
1t in tho capacity of an adherent
than in an aloofness In which we aro-
cato to ourselves the right to say to
the world we dictate but never com
ply. I would yield none of u rights
none of our nationality but would
gladly give OF our influence n CO.
operation to move forward and up
ward world peace and that reign OF
,ustice which is infinitely more Sc
cure in the rule of national honor
than in national or international
force.
ct have INDUCED the dream, nay, n
Justified hope, that out of h en-
couraged and sustained court might
come the fulfilment Of larger aspira-
tons. In the proof OF It's utility and
a spirit of concord among nations
might come that voluntary confer
ence OF nations out OF which could
he expected n clarified and codifed
international law to further assure
peace under the law, and bring ma
tons that understanding which is
ever the first and best guarantor of
peace.
ct would not have IT thought that
I hold this question paramount to all
others confronting our government.
! 90 not hold II a menace to h unity
Of any political party. II Is not to be
chased as n party question. bit If
any party, repeatedly advocating a
world court, is to be rended by the
suggestion of an effort TO perform
in accordance with its pledges. it
needs o new appraisal Of Its assets.
Our problems at home Invariably
call for first consideration. Our own
house must be kept in order. OWE
good fortune must be u before
we can be large contributors &c world
progress or measurnbly helpful TO
humanity. / have little patience
with the contention of those who be-
lieve large commercial advantages
will attend our larger assumption Of
world responsibility. Nations are not
engaged in bartering Their trade ad-
vantages for larger fellowship. We
do not do IL ourselves, and we need
not ask what we do not give. Com
merce is the very life blood OF every
peoples existSnce. and n nations
Commercial opportunities are valued
little less than the security of its
citizenship.
"a restored Europe. with less con
sumption In conflict and moro pro
duction and consumption in hopeful
peace and banished hate, would add TO
the volume of world commerce. We
would glaly acclaim such a restora-
ton. Our influence and helpfulness
are ready when they will avail. but
we cannot intrude where we our
sel'-Hs would resist intrusion.
"our position commercially is gain
Ing strength because we dre free
from political entanglements, and
can be charged with no selfish de
signs. In tho making OF new pacts