Douglas daily dispatch., 1928-02-26

'DOcAA AAAdtloAldl cO-OperaCl0n to prevent
war, held its regular meeting OIL the
third Tuesday of the month at the
nome OF Mrs. G. H. Lund, 1131 Tenth
street. A very animated and inter-
estlng meeting with much lively dis
cusSlon followed the leaders outlined
program Some world events of the
moment in the current news were first
presented for discussion, among which
were the British commission to India
and some discussion on the debt re-
funding question, led by Mrs. John
CroweH. Mrs. Carl Cole reported on
the Pan-American congress promising
Tor the next meeting finished sum
mary on the accomplishments Of the
congress. Mrs. Tuttle brought the
situation in Nicaragua up to date from
various news sources and the para
graph of the presidents message to
congress in which he goes on record
as favoring department Of educa-
ton with cabinet minister as chief,
was read to satisfy various inquiries
by league members on this subject
This was followed by the presentation
Of a very interesting clipping from
last SUNDAYS Dispatch containing
summary of an address made in the
house of representatives by Repre-
sentative Frederick M. Davenport IF
New York OH the subject Of the de-
partment of state of the United
States. The summary was compiled
by John E. Jones, American vice con-
sui in Aqua Prieta, and was of eSpe-
cial interest to this unit. 1t was
decided to write Representative DAY.
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address to be distributed for study
among the unit members. After the
disposal of these items the meeting
was turned over to Mrs. John Davis
and Mrs E. G. Piper who each read
very informative and well prepared
outlined of the lives of Diaz, Madero,
Huerta. Carranza. Gales and Obregcn
The unit now has few splendid
reference books on the subject under
study this winter These books have
been bought and presented to the
league by some board members. They
will be kept at the home of the presi-
dent and will be available to the
general membership of the league
when not in use by the study groups
The three questions on the state de-
partment given out last meeting by
the leader were announced as follows:
4 Through what channels does
the state department carry on in
tercourse with foreign countries?
Answer: The state department
carries on intercourse with foreign
countries through the medium of
the two principal divisions of the
Department. diplomatic serv-
ice and the consular service.
5. What are the constitutional
provisions for the ratifying of
treaties and what BODY is charged
with the responsibility?
Answer: Under the constitution
of the United States all treaties
must be ratified by the senate.
A two-thirds vote of all senators
present is necessary for ratifica-
ton.
6. What are the duties of the
senate committee on foreign re-
lations and how are its members
selected?
Answer The members of the
senate committee on foreign rela-
tions are required to consult with
the president and the secretary OF
state on all matters of foreign
policy. The members including
the chairman are elected by bal
lot within the senate.
The next three questions given out
by Mrs. Boyle from the QUESTIONABLE
are:
Z. To what extent have they (sen-
ate committee on foreign relations)
the power to block international meas
ures?
8. Who are the present members ot
the senate committee on foreign re-
lations?
9. How is information made avail
able to congress and the press or
foreign treaties and pending negotia-
tions by the state department? Is th'
appropriation sufficient to cover th'
cost of printing these matters?
The next meeting OF this unit vii
be held on March 6, the first Tuesda.
of the month. G
On next Tuesday the unit unde
the direction of Mrs. Hastings in tn
department of public welfare in gov
crnment will be conducted by Mrs
Rex Rice in the absence of the 4eadel
This unit is specializing on the div1
sion in the public welfare program
Giving costs'' c. r. Johnston, teache
of civics in the Douglas high schoo
will address the unit andsNGrs. Tuttl
urges all of the general membership
who possibly can attend to avai
themselves of the opportunity to hea
Mr.. Johnston's address on Element
ary Economics" ThoLgh Mrs. Hast
ings is out of s=Un this week tn
meeting will be held as usual at he
home, 1880 Twelfth street, at 2:30 o
Tuesday, Feb %.
Unit Nc. / will hold the reguls
meeting the fourth Tuesday OF til
month at 2:3O, Feb %. The unit whic