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, Meeting. | the United States of a1 THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS COVENANT: WHAT 0s. IT IS, HOW IT SEEKS TO. MAKE ANOTHER WORLD WAR IMPOSSIBLE—THAT ARTICLE 10 Complete Text of Most Famous Document:in History of Chris- tendom — American Citizens; Asked to Read and to Form Their Own Opinions—Official Washington Hearing From the Peop!c—The Shanfung Agree- ment — Provisions Affecting China and Japan. The people of the United States have been asked, by both the proponents and the opponents of the peace treaty and League of Nations covenant, to give expression to their desires as to the ratification of the treaty as it stands or with amendments or reser- vations. Some of them have respond- ed, at the meetings addressed by the president and by the opposing sena- tors, or by commurications to their senators. But the vast majority of the people are handicapped by their ig- norance of the matter. Probably not one in ten thousand has read the covenant of the League of Nations as it was presented to the senate, main- ly because few have had the oppor- tunity. In order that our readers may be prepared to do their full duty as citizens tn regard to the controversy, the complete text of the covenant is herewith presented, and they are‘asked to read it carefully. THE COVENANT OF THE LEAGUE | OF NATIONS. The high contracting parties, in order to promote international co-operation and to achieve international peace and security by the acceptance of obliga- tions not to resort to war, by the pre- scription of open, just, and honorable relations between nations, by the firm establishment of the understandings of | international law as the actual rule of conduct among governments, and by the maintenance of justice and a scru pulous respect for all treaty obliga tions in the dealings of organized pe ples with one another, agree to this { covenant of the League of Nations. | ¥) ARTICLE 1—The original members| bf the League of Nations shall be those of the signatories which are named in the annex to this covenant and also such of those other states named in the annex®3s shall accede without reserva- tion to this covenant. Such accession shall be effected by a declaration de- posited with the secretariat within two months of the coming into force of the covenant. Notice thereof shall be sent to all other members of the league. Any fully self-governing state, do- minion, or colony not named in the an- | nex may become a member of the! league if its admission is agreed to by | two-thirds of the assembly, provided that it ‘shall give effective guarantees of its sincere intention to observe its international obligations, and shall ac- cept such regulations as may be pre- scribed by the league in regard to its military, naval and air forces and arm- aments. i | Any member of the league may, after two years’ notice of its intention so to do, withdraw from the league, provided that all its international obligations and all its obligations under this cove- nant shall have been fulfilled at the time of its withdrawal. ARTICLIZ 2—The action of the league under this covenant shall be effected through the instrumentality of ap assembly and of a council, with @ Permanent secretariat. ARTICLE 3.—The assembly shall consist of representatives of the members of the league. The assembly shall meet at stated in- tervals and from time to time as occa- sion may require at the seat of the league or at such other place as may be decided upon. ‘The assembly may deal at its meet- ings with any matter within the sphere of action of the league or affecting the peace of the world. At meetings of the assembly each member of the league shall have one vote, und may have not more than three representatives. ARTICLE 4.—The council shall con- sist of represenatives of the principal allied and associated powers, together with representatives of four other members of the league. These four members of the league shall be select- ed by the assembly from time to time in its discretion. Until the appointment of the representatives of the four mem- bers of the league first selected by the assembly, representatives of Belgium, Brazil, Spain, and Greece shall be mem- bers’ of the council. With the approval of the majority of the assembly, the council may name members of the league whose repre- | sentatives shall always be members of the council; the council with like ap- proval may increase the number of members of the league to be sclected by’ the assembly for representation on the council. The council shall meet from time to time as oczasion may require, and at least once a year, at the seat of the league, or at such other place as may be devided upon. The council may deal at its meetings with any matter within the sphere of action of the league or affecting the peace of the world. Any member of the league not rep- resented’ on the council shall be in- vited to send a representative to sit as a member my meeting of the coun- cil during ‘thé consideration of matters specially affecting the interests of that member of the league. At meetings of the council, each member of the league represented on the council shall have one vote, and may have not more than one repre- sentative. ~ ARTICLE. 5.—Except’ where ‘ other- wise expressly provided’ in this cove- nant or by the terms of the present freaty; decisions at any meeting of the assembly or of the council shall re- quire the agreement of all the mem+ bers of the league represented at the “AML matters of procedure at meetings of the assembly or’of the council, in- cluding the appointment of committees to investigate particular matters. shall be regulated by. the assembly or by, the council and may be decided sby a ma~ jority. of the members of the league fepresented at the meeting.’ ~ © “The first mecting of the assembly andthe first imecting cf the council shall be summoned by the president, of | war is open to grave objections. The | national peace or the good understand- ~XWSERE-ENTHO permanent secre. tarlat shall be established at the of the league, The secretariat shall comprise a secretary general and such secretaries and staff as may be re- quired. The first secretary general shall be the person named in the annex; there- after the secretary general shall be appointed by the council with the ap- proval of the majority of the assembly. The secretaries and staff. of the se retarlat shall be appointed by the se retary general with the approval of the council. The secretary general shall act in that capacity at all, meetings of the as- sembly and of the council, The expenses of the secretariat shall be borne by the members of the league in accordance with the apportionment of the expenses of the international bureau of the Universal Postal union. ARTICLE 7.—The seat of the league is established at Geneva. The council may at any time decide that the seat of the league shall be es- tablished elsewhere. All positions under or in connection with the league, including the secre- tariat, shall be open equally to men and women. Representatives of the members ,of the league and officials of the league when engaged on the business of the lJeague shall enjoy diplomatic privi- leges and immunities. The bulldings and other property oc- cupied by the league or its officials or by representatives attending its meet- ings shall be inviolable. } ARTICLE 8—The members of the league vecognize that the maintenance of peace requires the reduction of na- tlonal armaments to the lowest point consistent with national safety and the enforcement by common action of in- ternational obligations. The council, taking account of the Geographical situation and circum- stances of each state, shall formulate plans for such reduction for the con- sideration and action of the several governments. Such plans shall be subject to recon- sideration and revision at least every ten years. After these plans shall have been adopted by the several governments, the limits of armaments therein fixed shall not be exceeded without the con- currence of the council. The members of the league agree that the manufacture by private enter- prise of munitions and implements of council shall advise how the evil ef- fects attendant upon such manufacture can be prevented, due regard. being had to the necessities of those members of league which are not able to man-; ture the munitions and implements | of war necessary for their safety. 1 The members of the league under- take to interchange full and frank in-/ formation as to the scale of their arm- aments, their military and naval pro- grams and the condition of such of their tndustries as are adaptable to warlike purposes. ARTICLE 9—A permanent commis- sion shall be constituted to advise the council on the execution of the provi- sions of articles 1 and 8 and on mili- tary and naval questions generally. | ARTICLE 10.—The members of the! league undertake to rwspect and pre- serve-as against external aggression the territorial integrity and existing political independence of all members of the league. In case of any such ag- gression or in case of any threat or danger of such aggression the counci shall advise upon the means by which this objigation shall be fulfilled. ARTICLE 11.—Any war or threat of war, whether immediately affecting any of the members of the league or not, is hereby declared a matter of con- cern to the whole league, and the league shall take any action that may be deemed wise and effectual to safe- guard the peace of nations. In case any such emergency should arise the secretary general shall on the request of any member of the league forthwith} summon a meeting of the council. It is also ‘declared to be the friendly tight of each member of the league to bring to the attention of the assembly or of the council any circumstance whatever affecting international rela- tions which threatens to disturb inter- ing between nations upon which peace depends. ARTICLE 12.—The members of the league agree that {f there should arise between them any dispute likely to lead to a rupture, they will submit the matter either to arbitration or to in- quiry by the council, and they agree in no case’ to resort to war until three months after the award by the arbitra- tors or the report by the cpuncil. In any case under this article the award of the arbitrators shall be made within a reasonable time, and the re- port of the council shall be made with- in six months after the submission of the dispute. ARTIOLE 13—The members of the league agree that whenever any dis- pute shall arise between them which they recognize to be suitable for sub- mission to arbitration and which can- not be satisfactorily settled by diplo- macy, they will submit the whole sub- ject matter to arbitration. Disputes as to the interpretation of a treaty, as to any question of interna- ticnal law, as to the existence of any fact which if established would con- stitute a breach of any international obligation, or as to the extent and na- ture of the reparation\to be made for any such breach, are declared to be among those which are generally suit- able for submission to arbitration. For the consideration of any such dispute the court of arbitration to which the case is referred shall be the court agreed on by the parties to the dispute or stipulated in any con- vention existing between them. The members of the league agree that they will carry.out in full good faith any award that may be rendered, and that they will not resort to war against a member of the league which complies therewith. In the event ot any failure to carry out such an award, the couhcil shall propose what steps should be taken to-give effect thereto. s | ARTICLE 14.—The council shall for-j mulate and submit. to’ the members of | the league for, adoption plans for the | establishment of. a. permanent ‘ court of ‘international justice. ‘he court shall be competent .to “hear and” deter- mine any dispute of an international character which the’ parties thercto! submit to {t.. The court may also give an’ advisory opinion. upon any dispute or question referred. to it by the coun- cil or by the assembly. ARTICLE 15—If there, should’ arise between “members of the, league ‘any dispute likely to lead .to .a rupture, which-is. not submitted/to-arbiiration ‘in‘aceordance with article 13,:the mem- bers of the leagué agree\that they will submit the matter to:thecouncil. Any party’to the dispute may. effect such submission’ by giving notice’ of the ex- istence of the dispute to the: secretary general, who will.make all necessary “arrangements for fill’ investigation ahd-consideration thereof.) 7-7 For this ‘pirpose the-parties tothe / mously agreed to by the members statements of theic case with afl the relovant facty and papers, and the council may forthwith ‘direct the pub- ligation thereof. "The council shal} endeavor tg effect a‘settlemeht of the dispute, and if such efforts are successful, a statement Shall be made public giving such fagts and explanations regarding the dispute and the terms of settlement thereof’ as the council may “deem apprépriate. Jf the dispute is not thus settled, the eouncil either unanimously or by a ma- jority vote shall make and publish a report containing a statement of the facts of the dispute and the recom- mendations which are deemed just and proper in regard thereto, Any member of the league repre- sented on the council may make public a statement of the facts ef the'dispute and of its conclusions fewarding the same. If a report by the council is unani- thereof other than the representatives of one or more of the parties to the dispute, the members of the league agree that they will not go to war with any. party to the dispute which complies with the recommendations of the report, 4 If the council fails to reach ® report which is unanimously agreed to by the members thereof, other than the repre- sentatives of one or more of the par- ties to the dispute, the members of the league reserve to themselves the right to take such action as they shall con- sider necessary for the maintenance of right and justice. i If the dispute between the parties is claimed by one of them, and is found by the council to arise out of & matter which by international law is solely within the domestic, jurisdiction of that party, the council shall so report, and shall make no recommendation as to its settlement. ‘The council may in any case under this article refer the dispute to the as- sembly. The dispute shall be so re- ferred at the request of either party to the dispute, provided that such request be made within 14 days after the sub- mission of the dispute to the council, In any case referred to the assembly all the provisions of this article and of article 12 relating to the action and powers of the council shall apply to the action and powers of the assem- bly, provided that a report made by the assembly, if concurred in by the representatives of those members of the league represented on the council and of a» majority of the other members of the league, exclusive in each case of the represent- atives of the parties to the’ dispute, shall have the same force as a report by the council concurred in by all the members thereof other than the repre- sentatives of one or more of the parties | to the dispute. i | ARTICLE _16.—Should any member of | the league Tesort to war ir disregard of its covenants under articles 12, 13, or 15, it shall ipso facto be deemed to have committed an act of war against all other members of the league, which hereby undertake immediately to sub- |, ject it to the severance ofall trade or financial relations, the prohibition of all intercourse between their nationals and the nationals of the covenant- breaking state, and the prevention of all financial, commercial, or personal intercourse between the nationals of the covenant-breaking state and the nationals of any other state, whether a member of the league or not. It shall be the duty of the council-in such case to recommend to the several governments concerned what effective military, naval or air force the mem- bers of the league shall severally con- tribute to the armed forges ‘to be used to protect the covenants: of the league. ‘The members of the league agree, further, that they will mutually sup- port one another in the finan@al and economic measures which are taken under this article, in order to mini- mize the loss and inconvenience re- suiting from the above measures, and that they will mutually support one another in resisting any special meas- ures aimed at one of their number by the covenant-breaking state, and that they will take the necessary steps to afford passage rough their territory to the forces of any of the members of the league which are co-operating to protect the covenants of the league. Any member of the league which has violated any covenant of the league may be declared to be no longer a member of the league by a vote of the council concurred in by the representa- tives of all the other members of the league represented thereon. ARTICLE 17.—In the event of a dis- pute between a member of the league and a state which is not a member of league, or between states nat members of the league, the state or states not members of the Jeague shall.be invited to accept the obligations of member- ship in the league for the purposes of such dispute, upon such conditions as the council may deem just. If such in- vitation is a¢cepted, the provisions of articles 12 to 16 inclusive shall be plied with such modifications as may be deemed necessary by the council. Upon such invitation being given the council shal] immediately institute an inquiry into the circumstances of the dispute and recommend ‘such action as may seem best gnd most effectual in the circumstances. , If a state so invited shall refuse to accept the obligations of membership in the league for the purpose of such dispute, and shall resort to war against a member of the league, the provisions of article 1¢, shall ‘be applicable’ as against the sfate taking such action. If both parties to the dispute when zo invited refuse to accept the obliga- tions. of membership in the league for the purposés of such dispute, the coun- cil may take Such’ measures.and make such recommendations as will. prevent hostilities. and will result,in :the set- tlement of the dispute. ‘ ARTICLE 18.—Every treaty or inter- national engagement entered into here- after’ by any member of the league shall be forthwith registered with the secretariat ‘and ‘shall as goon as pos- sible be published by, it. No,such treaty. or internationa] engagement -shall bé binding until so registered. ARTICLE 19—The’ assembly ‘may from time to. time advise the reconsid- eration by members of ‘the league Of treaties’ which have become inapplicable and the consideration of» international conditions « whose’ continyance “might endanger the peace of the world. ‘ARTICLE ,20.—The members of the league severally agree that this: cove- nant: is accepted as.abrogating all ob- ligations. or. understandings inter’ se which‘are’ inconsistent with the terms thereof, and, solemnly undertake that they: will not hereafter enter into’any engagéments inconsistent with. the terms thereof." -, ‘In. case’ any, member ‘of the league shall, before’ becoming a’ member ‘af the leagtie, have TDs ‘any ob- ligation’ “inconsistent with the’ tert of tiiis covenant,*it shall/be the duty of such’ member sto take immediate’ steps to procure its release from ‘such’ obli- gations. Pie WOVE Sten pasta ARTICLE 21—Nothing in this cove- a ‘LH '22—To those colonies and territoviea. which as a consequence of the late’ war have ‘Ceased to be under the soverelgnty of the states which formerly governed them and which are inhabited’ by peoples. not yet able to itand by_themselves under the strenu- us conditions of ‘the modern world, there should be’ applied the princtple that the well-being and development of such peoples form a sacred trust of civilization and that securities fur_the performance of this teust should be embodigd in this covenant. } The best method of giving practical effect to this principle is that the tate- lage of such people should be intrusted to advanced nations who by reason of thelr resources, their experience. or their geographical position ‘can best undertake this responsibility, and who are willing to accept it, and that this tutelage should be exercised by them as mandatartes on behalf of the league. The character of the mandate must differ according to the stage of devel- opment of the people, the geographical situation of the territory, its economic conditions and other similar circum- stances Certain. communjties formerly - be- longing to ‘the’Turkish empire have reached a stage of development where their existence @s independent nations can be provisionally recognized subject to the rendering of administrative ad- yice: and assistance by a mandatary un- til such time as they are able to stand alone. The wishes of these copimyuni- ties must be @ principal considera! tion in the selection of the mandatary, Other peoples, especially: those ‘of central Africa, are at such a stage that the mandgtary must be responsible tor the administration of tho territory un- der conditions which will guarantee freedom of conscience and religion, subject only. ta the maintenance of pub- lic order and morals, the prohibition of abuses such as the slavo trade, the arms traffic and thé liquor traffic, and the prevention of the-establishment of fortifivations ‘or military and nayal bases and of military. training of the natives for other than. police purposes and the defense, of territory, and witl also secure equal opportunities for the trede and commerce of other members of the league. There are territories, such as South- west Africa and dertain of the South Pacific islands, which, owing to the *apatseness of their population or their 3malt size, or their remoteness from the centers of civilization, or their geo- graphical contiguity to the territory of. thea mandatory, and other, circum- stances, oan be*best administered under the laws of the mandatary as integral portions cf its territory, subject to the safeguards above mentioned in the in- terests of the indigenous population. In every cage of mandate the man- datary shall render to the council an annual report in reference to the ter- ritory committed to its charge. The degree of authority, control, or administration to be exercised by the mandatary shall, if not previously agreed upon by the members of the league, be explicitly defined in each cae by the council. A permanent comm sonstituted to receive annual reports of the mandataries and to advise the council on all matters re- to the observance of the man- ARTICLE 23.—Supbject to’ and in ac- cordance with jons of inter- national conventions-existing or here- after to be agreed upon, the members of the league: (a) wil endeavor’ to secure and maintain, fair and humane conditions of labor for men, women, and children, both in their own countries and in all countries to which: their commercial and industrial relations extend, and for that purposé will ‘establish , and maintain the, necessary in- ternatiohal ‘6rganizations; (>) undertake to secure just treat- ment of the native inhab- itants. of territories ~ under control; (c) will intrust the league with the general supervision over the execution of agreements with regard to the traffic in wom- en and children and the traf- file in-opium and other dan- gerous drugs; (a) will intrust the league with the general supervision of te trade in arms and ammuni- tion with the countries in ‘which the control of this Liberla. Nicarugte, Austfalta. Panama, South Africa, Peru New Zealand, Poland. India. Portugal. China, Roumania, Cuba. Serd-Croat-Bio- Ecuador, vene state, France. Siart. Greece. Crecho-Siovakla, Guatemala. Ucuguay. States invited to accede 4o the cover rants Areentine Repub- Paragaay. ic. Persia. bs Chile. Saivador. 05, Colombia. Spain. 4 Denmark. Xs Sweden. Netherlands, Switzerland. Norway. Venesuela, II. First secretary general of the League of Nations: =: The Honorable Sir James Eric Drum- mond, K. C. M. G., C. B. CHINA, SHANTUNG AND JAPAN The following are the sections of the Peace Treaty that refer to China and to Shantung, Provinge that are the subjects of discussion in gli parts of the nation: CHINA, i ARTICLE jermany renownces In favor of Ching all benefits and privi- leges resuiting from the provisions of the final protocol signed at Peking on Séptember™ 7, “1901, and from all: an- nexea, notes and documents supplemen- tary thereto. She likewise renounces in favar of Chine any claim to indem- nities accruing. ‘thereunder subsequent to. March 14, 1917. ARTICLE 120-—From the coming into force of the present treaty the high contracting parties shall apply in so far as concerns them respectively: 1, The arrangement of August 29, 1902, regarding the new Chinese cus- toms tariff. 2. Tbe arrangement of Sept. 27, 1905, regarding Whang-Poo, and the provi- gional supplementary arrangement of April 4, 1912. Ching, however, will no jonger be bound to grant to Germany the advantages or privileges which she allowed Germany under these Arrange- ments. ARTICLE 120.—Subject to the provi- sions of Section VIII of this part, Ger- many cedes to China all the buildings wharves and pontoons, barracks, forts, arms and munitions of war, vessels of all kinds, wireless telegraphy installa- tions and other pyblic property belong- ing to the German government, which are situated or may be in the German concessions at Tlentsin and Hankow or elsewhere in Chinese territory. Ii in understood. however that prem- 1) {add isda Ma aTpIOM ater” ‘COMMURIT XC3- idences or offtces are not included in the above cesston,)/and,, furthenmore, that no ateps ehall be taken b: the Chi- nese government to dispose of the Ger- man public and private property situ: ated within the so-called legation quar ter at Peking without the consent oft the diplomatic representatives of the wers which, on the coming into TENS of.the present treaty, remain par- ties to the final protocol of September 7, 1901. ARTICLE 131,—Germany undertakes to, reatore to China within twelve months from the voming into'force of the present ‘treaty all the astronomical instruments: which her troops in: 1900- 1901 carried away from China, and to defray. all expenses which may be in- curred in effecting sych restoration, in- cluding the expenses of dismounting, packing, transporting, insurance and installation at Peking. ARTICLE” 1323,.—Germany agrees to the abrogation of the leases from the Chinese. government under: which the German ‘concessions at Hankow and Tientsin are now held. f China, restored to'the fpll exercise of her sovereign rights in thé above areas, declares her intentian of opening them to international residence and trade. She further declares that the abroga- tion’ of ‘the leases under which these concessions are now held shall not af- tect the property rights of nationals of allied or associated» powers..who are holders of loty in these concessions, ARTICLE 133.—Germany waives all claims against the Chinese government or against any allied or associated gov- ernment arising aut of the internment of.German nationals in China and their : repatriation. She aqually. renounces al! clafms arising out ‘of the capture and condemnation of German ships in Ohina or the liquidation, sequestration or control of: German properties, ‘rights and interests in that country since Au- gust 14, 1917. | This provision, however, shall not affect the rights of the par- ties interested’ in the proceeds of any such liquidation,..which shall be. gav- erned by. the provisions of Part % (eco- ngmic clauses) of the present treaty. ARTICLE 134.—Germany renounces, in: favor of the’ government of his Bri- tannic majesty, the German state prop- erty in the British concession at Sha- mecn at Canton. She renounces, in fa- vor of the French and Chinese govern- ments conjointly, the praperty of the German school situated in the French concession at Shanghai. i | SHANTUNG. ARTICLE 156—nGermany renounces, in favor of Japan; all her rights, titles and privileges—particularly those con- cerning the territory of Miao-Chau, ‘railways, ines and submarine cables which. sho accuiscd. in. victue of: the treaty concluded by her with China ‘6th March, 1898, and of all other are rangements relative to the province of Shantung. 4 All German rightsiin:the Tsing-taos ‘Tsinan-Fu ’ railway, including its branch lines, togather with its subsids jary property) of all kinds, stations) shops, fixed and rolling stock, mines, plant and material, for Ene exploitation of the mines are and remain acquired /by Japan; sogether, with all rights and privileges attaching thereto. The German state. submarine cables from Tsing-tao,to Shanghai, and from Tsing-tao to Che.Foo,. with all tha / rights, privileges and properties attach- ing thereto, are. simjlarly. acquired by Japan, free and clear of all charges and incumbrances. 5 , 3 ARTICLE 157.—-The movable and im; movable property owned by the Gerr man state in the territory of Kiaor Chau, as well us all the rights which Germany might claim in consequence of the works or improvements made oF of the expenses incurred by her, dig rectly or indirectly, in connection with this territory, are and remain acquired by Japan, free and clear of all.chargt and incumbrances, t ARTICLE 158—Germany shall hand over to. Japan within three months from the coming into force of the present treaty the archives, registers, plana, title deeds’ and documents of every kind, wherever they may be, relating to "the administration, whether: ctvil, military, financial,” judicial or other, ef the territory of Kiao-Chau. 604 4 Within the same period Germany shall give particulars to Japan of, al] treaties, arrangements or agreements relating to the rights, title or privi- leges. referred to.in the two: preeeding 8, There are 38,149 living graduates of Harvard university. > eas Cured: His RUPTURE. T was badly ruptured while lifting & trunk several years ago. Doctors ‘said my only’ hope of cure’ wasxan’ operation, ‘Trusses did me no good. Finally I got hold of something that quickly and com- pletely cured me. “Years have passed and the rupture has never returned, al- though Iam doing hard work as @ car- nter, There was no operation, no. logt ime, no trouble. I have nothing to sell, but will give full information about how you may find ‘a complete cure without operation, if “you write to me, Eugene M. Pullen, Garpenter, 189% Marcellus Avenue, Manasquan, N. J. Better ‘cut out this notice and show it to any others who are ruptured—you may. save a’ life or at least stop the misery of rupture and the worry and danger of an opera- tion, traffic is necessary in the common interest: (e) will make ‘provision to secure and maintain freedom of communications and of tran- sit and equitable treatment for the commerce of all members of the league. In this connection \the special necessities of the regions devastatedduring the war of 1914-1918 shall be borne in mind; (f) will endeavor to take ateps in matters of international con- cern for the. prevention and control of disease, ARTICLE 24—There shajl be placed under the direction of the\league all international bureaus already estab- Nshed by general treaties if the parties to ‘such treaties consent. All ‘such\in- ternational bureaus and all commis- sions for the regulation of matters of international interest hereafter consti- tuted shall be placed unger the direc- tion ‘of the league. \ In all matters of intetnetionel inter- ,est. which are regulated by general conventions but’ which: are not placed under the control of international bu- reaus or commissions,’ the’ sécretariat of the league, shall, subject to; tho con- sent of the council and if degired’ by the parties, collect and distribute all reJevant information and ‘shall’ render any other assistance: which may be nev- essary of désirable: >. ./ Phe councit may -include(as part of the expenses: of the secretariat the ex- penser: of, any. bureau ~or,, commission which is placed’ under ;the direction’ of the leagye. f AKIICLS 25.0-'They members vof the leqgue amrek to enconraxe and promote the ex@iblistiment and ‘co-vperation, of uuly, duchorized: voluitary national Red Crogs orgutictions Aavins 23 purposes of health, the preven- And the mitigation ‘ot suffering throughout the world. , ARTICLE. 26—-Amendments to this covenant will take effect when ratified by the members of, the: league whose representatives: “compose “the council atid by a majority of-the members. of the league whose representatives com- pose the assembly, | =. WS aaty “No: such amendment, abail’ Bird any member. of the league which’ signifies its dissent therefrom, ‘but in that case it shall cease to be @ member ofthe league, ANNEX. LLOriginal members of ‘the ‘Nations signatories of th peace: * United States of America. Belgium, Bolivia. Brazil. ¢ bw Performance, alone, has ereates 4 the tremendous demand for United States Tires, i et +a.demand that has forced the ‘ oldest and largest rubber company in the world to keep continuously enlarging its manufacturing capacity. Car owners are gettin? the re- |. sults they, want and’ have a right to expect from United States nant shall, be deemed, to affect the va Hidity. of international “engagements, lispute will, communicate to the ‘sec- bie): such as tre&ties;ot arbitration’ or, Tires. ws fis ¥ We have exactly want in stock. J the ones you Bismarck Motor Company; ‘Ce W. Henzler; C. B. Olson & Son, Dris- -coll; Driscoll Motor Co., Driscoll