Canada and the Peace, and Treaty of Peace
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Excerpt from Canada and the Peace, and Treaty of Peace: A Speech I do not claim that there was no hesitation, or even that there was no protest. Probably there was not a single nation whose representatives were absolutely satisfied with every disposition contained in the Treaty. I do not except the representatives of Canada from that sweeping assertion. But there was the great outstanding fact that thirty-two nations of varying and sometimes conflicting ideals and aspirations, widely divergent in status, in power, and in political development, and separated sometimes by ancient antagonisms and long-standing jealousies, did Anally give their undivided assent to a Treaty which, whatever its imperfections may be, was designed in all sincerity to assure the future peace of the world. Pledged to Parliament to Submit Treaty Whatever doubt may exist in other cases, it is unquestionable that this Treaty should be submitted to Parliament for its consideration and approval before ratification on behalf of Canada takes place. The formal ratification is of course, in the name of the Sovereign; but in giving that ratification on behalf of Canada, His Majesty necessarily acts at the instance of his constitutional advisers in this country. We gave our pledge to submit this Treaty to Parliament before ratification, and that pledge is now fulfilled. There is the greatest urgency for securing ratification at the fastest possible moment. The period within which Germany shall carry out many of her undertakings under the terms of the Treaty dates from the period of ratification by three of the Allied Powers. The word, of the Treaty in that regard arc as follows: - A first proces-verbal of the deposit of ratifications will be drawn up u soon as the Treaty has Been ratified by Germany on the one hand, and by three of the Principal Allied and Associated Powers on the other hand; From the date of this first proces-verbal the Treaty will come Into force between the High Contracting Parties who have ratified It. For the determination of all periods of time provided for in the present Treaty this date will be the date of the coming Into force of the Treaty. It is anticipated that two others of the Powers referred to will ratify within a very short time, and we have been urgently requested to use every possible expedition in having the Treaty considered by the Parliament of Canada. I hope, therefore, that the resolution which I propose may be passed, if the House approves, with the least possible delay. The Bill, which makes provision for carrying into effect the terms of the Treaty so far as Canada is concerned, will afford the opportunity for such further debate as may be desired. A Stern but Just Peace Before proceeding to give a brief summary of the Treaty, which has been laid upon the Table of the House, it is fitting to recall for a moment the dark days through which we passed in the years that arc behind us, to remember that irretrievable disaster seemed more than once to wait on the threshold of the Allied Nations, and to acknowledge our profound thankfulness that the peace we are now to consider is founded upon victory and not upon defeat; fitting, also, to renew and emphasize our grateful acknowledgment of the indomitable valour of the Allied Armies which made that victory possible, and to recall with solemn pride the glorious achievements of our own heroic Army. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
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