San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-07
PEPPER is AUTHOR
Plan Favors Establishment
and Strengthening Of
"World Court"
Omit ECONOMIC PART
Says Feature Covered in
Similar Legislation Bor-
ah Introduced.
Washington, ID. @, April -,

Washington, ID. @, April "A
joint resolution proposing a world
peace conference was introduced to-
day by. Senator Pepper, Republican,
Pennsylvania.
The Senate would advise the Pres
ident, under the resolution. that the
time is suitable for assembling a con-
ference similar to the two held in the
past at The Hague.
The statement of the PENNSYLVANIA
senator brought several Democratic
senator's TO their feet. The Democratic
leader, Senator Robinson. Arkansas,
said he agreed there was need of an
other arms conference. but added:
Il don't agree that there was any
reason for congratulations on the re-
suit of the Washington conference
which limited itself to limitation of
capital ships already practically OBJ
solete."
Senator Swanson. Democrat. vir-
ginia. called attention TO the provision
in the navy appropriation bill suggest
ing a limitation conference.
"Fifty-four nations are now in con-
ference on the subjects you list" be
said, land have invited us to attend.
Would you object to our participate
ing?"
Debate Is Sarcastic.
Il refuse to be drawn into a debate
on the League Of Nations" replied
Senator Pepper.
The presence of Russia at the league
conference, prevents our entering"
suggested Senator Borah.
"Oh. it might prevent Secretary
Hughes going, but not some other rep
resentative," replied Senator Swan
son.
Senator Copeland. Democrat, New
York. declraed conference on res
toration of world trade was far more
important.
The resolution set out these three
things to be considered
Further reduction of all ornaments
means of emphasizing the Importance
and influence of international law,
Strengthening "a world court along
the lines Of The Hague peace tri-
bunal."
In a brief explanation. Senator
Pepper said the economic feature had
been deliberately left out because ir
was covered in similar resolution By
Senator Borah, Republican, Idaho.
The proposal for discussion of a
world court, he said, was intended TO
obviate the necessity "for attempting
TO satisfy the widely diverse views
upon the League of Nations"
Text Of Resolution.
The Pepper resolution follows:
Whereas, the international peace
conferences held at The Hague in
1890 and 1907, were found TO- present
useful opportunities for the friendly
of views and opinions upon
great world questions; and.
Whereas, the progress subsequently
made at the Washington conference OF
1922 in the direction of limitation of
may well be conserved
and extended in the near future If
the attention of all nations be stimuli
taneouslyp focused upon matter so
vital TO civilization; and.
Whereas, all proposals for the lin
ltation of ornaments necessarily pre-
suppose the existence of a body Of
law adequate TO the
present and future needs of the ma
tons and of courts of arbitration and
Of courts of justice TO interpret and
to apply its recognized and accepted
principles: now. therefore, be it
Resolved. by the Senate Of the
United States as follows:
Il. The Senate advises the Presi-
lent of the United States that in the
Judgment of the Senate the time has
,ome when world conference SINH
lar TO the conferences heretofore held
at The Hague may with advantage
be assembled for the consideration
If questions affecting the peace OF the
world
-. That the Senate further adj
rises the President. that in the judy
nent of the Senate. the agenda &C
such conference should include the
following:
"A: A consideration of the further
reduction Of naval ornaments and
If the armament of land aud aerial
.rmaments: and,
"B: A consideration Of the WAYS
n which international law may be
made al once more certain and more
responsive to present any future ncds;
md.
&C: A consideration 81 plans for
world court either through develop
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