The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-24


by pacific means"
That was proposal to the con-
science and idealism Of civilized
nations. 1t suggested a new step in
| International laws, rich with mean
ng, pregnant with new ideas in the
conduct Of world relations. 1t rep
resented a platform from which
there is instant appeal to the pub
lie opinion of the world as to spe-
ciflc acts and deeds.
The magnificent response of the
world to these proposals is well in
dicated by those now signatory to
its provisions. Under the terms Of
the treaty there have been deposited
in Washington the ratification of
the fifteen signatory nations-that
is, Australia, Belgium, Canada,
c zechoslovakia, France, Germany,
Great Britain, India, the Irish Free
State, Italy, Japan, New Zealand,
Poland, Union of South Africa and
the United States of America.
Other Nations to Adhere
Beyond this the treaty today has
become effective also with respect
to thirty-one other countries, the
governments of which have de-
posted with the government of the
United States instruments evidence
ing their definitive adherence to the
treaty. These countries are: Afghan
iStan, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria,
China, Cuba, Denmark, Domini-
can Republic, Egypt, Esthonia,
Ethiopia, Finland, Gautamala,
Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lii
IBERIA. Lithuania, the Netherlands,
Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Portu-
gal, Peru, Rumania, Russia, King
dom of the Serbs, Croats and Slo-
venes, Siam, Spain, Sweden and
Turkey.
Moreover, according to informa-
ton received through diplomatic
channels the instruments of definite
adherence of Greece. Honduras,
Persia, Switzerland and Venezuela
fully have been completed, accord
ing to their constitutional methods
and now are on the way to Wash
ington for deposit.
I congratulate this assembly, the
states it represents, and indeed, the
entire world upon the coming into
force of this additional instrument
of humane endeavor to do away
with war as an instrument of ma
tional policy and to obtain by pacific
means alone the settlement Of in
ternational disputes.
Glad to Pay Tribute
I am glad of this opportunity to
pay merited tribute to the two
statesmen whose names the world
properly has adopted in its desig-
nation Of this treaty.
To Aristide BRAND, minister Of
foreign affairs of France, we owe
the inception of the treaty and to
his zeal is due very large share
of the success which attended the
subsequent negotiations.
To Frank B. Kellogg, then sec
rotary Of state of the United States,
we owe its expansion to the pro-
portions of a treaty open to the en-
tire world and destined, as I most
confidently hope, shortly to include
among its parties every country of
the world
Mr.. Stimson has sent forward to-
day a message of felicitation to Mr..
BRAND and to the people of France,
for whom he speaks. I am happy,
Mr.. Kellogg, to extend to you, who
represented the people of the United
tates with such untiring devotion
and with such a high degree Of dip
lomatic skill in the negotiation of
this treaty, their everlasting graft
tude.
Appreciation Is Conveyed
We are honored here by the
presence of President Coolidge, I'M
der whose administration this great
step in world peace was initiated.
Under his authority and with his
courageous support you, Mr.. Kellogg,
succeeded in this great service. And
I wish to mark also the nigh ap-
probation in which we hold SEN
atorS Borah and Swanson Ter their
leadership during its confirmation
in the senate.
May I ask you who represent
governments which have accepted
this treaty. now part of their SUI
preme law and their most sacred
obligations, to convey to them the
high appreciation of the govern
ment of the United States that