AN INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL
Sta,—Mr. Sumner Welles desires the post-war provision of an armed force contributed by the nations willing, and also the establishment of an international tribunal. But he omits to state if the force is to be under the sole control of the tribunal. If the nations are to be free, to with- draw their support at times of crisis, there is little hope of peace or disarmament. The danger of an all-powerful force under the sole control of the tribunal is serious. Inside the nation, however, we have set up constitutional safeguards against the misuse of the national armed force in party warfare. The discussion of such safeguards in the inter- national sphere is more interesting than the mere provision of an international armed force, on which, as you rightly state, we are all agreed.—I am, Sir, faithfully yours, HENRY MEULEN. 08 The Ridgeway, North Harrow, Mddx.
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