29 NOVEMBER 1919, Page 2

The American Rights League issues a striking appeal to its

members, urging them to do all in their power to support the League of Nations. The manifesto points out that a deliberate attempt is being made to confuse the American people with false counseL Americans are being told that the problems and injustices of the world are no concern of theirs, and that they will do their duty if they devote themselves to securing their own safety. Such a policy is not only selfish, but full of danger. " We cannot -without bringing peril to our own liberties permit the continuance of the old-time practice of settling international matters by war and the will of the strongest."