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Tabulations. With unusual kinds of material and for special purposes
there may be value in evolving other forms of outlines. A technically
trained person accustomed to reading tabulated reports with hosts of
figures to interpret might find a statistical statement at times
better suited to his needs. Such tabulations are not any easier to
prepare than the regular brief. In fact to most people they are
infinitely more difficult to get into form and almost beyond speedy
comprehension afterwards. The following is a good illustration of a
simple one well adapted to the speaker's purpose--a report of the
objections to the first published covenant of the League of Nations.
He knew the material of his introduction and conclusion so well that
he did not represent them in his carefully arranged sheet. The form
was submitted as regular work in a public speaking class and was
spoken from during more than forty minutes.

CRITICISMS OF PROPOSED COVENANT OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS

1.--Draft indefinite and loosely written. Lg Lo Sp Tt Br Hu
2.--Should have clause-limiting powers
to those specifically granted. Lo
3.--Proportion of votes required for
action of Council not generally
stated--should be unanimous. Lg Sp Tt Hu
4.--Should have clause reserving the
Monroe Doctrine. Lg Lo Sp Tt Br Hu
5.--Should state that no nation can be
required to become a mandatory
without its consent. Lg Lo Br Hu
6.--Should have provision for
withdrawals. Lg Lo Sp Tt Hu
7.--Jurisdiction of League over internal
affairs (immigration, tariffs,
coastwise trade) should be
expressly excluded. Lg Br Hu
8.--Terms of admission of other nations
too strict. Br
9.--Basis of representation not fair. Br
10.--Provision should be made for
expansion of nations by peaceable
means. Br
11.--Each nation should have right to
decide whether it will follow
advice of Council as to use of
force. Br
12.--Each nation should have right to
determine whether it will bo