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Editorial
October 9, 1923
The Beatrice Daily Express
Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes the League of Nations' armaments agreement as ineffective and too tied to the League for U.S. approval, suggesting the Washington naval pact as a better model.
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The League of Nations drew up a plausible armaments agreement and then invited every nation to sign. It provided, in substance, that signatory countries could have what arms they needed for national defense, and could sell what they pleased to each other, but not to those countries which refused to sign. It really fixed no limitations at all and was so interwoven with the League itself that the United States could not approve. If the League really wants to produce an effective arms treaty, it can follow the Washington naval armaments pact for a model.
The League of Nations drew up a plausible armaments agreement and then invited every nation to sign. It provided, in substance, that signatory countries could have what arms they needed for national defense, and could sell what they pleased to each other, but not to those countries which refused to sign. It really fixed no limitations at all and was so interwoven with the League itself that the United States could not approve. If the League really wants to produce an effective arms treaty, it can follow the Washington naval armaments pact for a model.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
League Of Nations
Armaments Agreement
National Defense
United States
Washington Naval Pact
What entities or persons were involved?
League Of Nations
United States
Washington Naval Armaments Pact
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of League Of Nations Armaments Agreement
Stance / Tone
Dismissive And Critical
Key Figures
League Of Nations
United States
Washington Naval Armaments Pact
Key Arguments
Signatory Countries Can Have Arms For National Defense And Sell To Each Other But Not To Non Signers
Agreement Fixes No Real Limitations
Interwoven With League So United States Cannot Approve
League Should Follow Washington Naval Pact As Model