The Washington herald., 1911-12-17

we need Russia No nation has the
right to be insulted by a plain statement
! OF facts from another nation. Russia has
not controverted the facts in our state
ment"
Representative Cooper, Republican
member of the House Committee on For
| eign Affairs: II voted for a modified form
of the resolution, believing II would ac-
complish the same end as the SulZer res
| clution but without offering an insult
believe that the Senate committee will
modify the resolution. although carrying
provision for abrogation. Russia could
| find less cause for offense II such reso-
luton were passed by Congress and ap-
proved by the President"
Senator CulIom, of the Committee on
Foreign Relations, said: II doubt II the
protest filed by Russia will have any ef-
| feet, unless she comes forward with
Bromise to observe fully the terms of the
treaty-the honor OF all American pass
ports In that event l think the matter
would be dropped instantly. The United
States, ! am confident, will not accept
any other condition. The protest will
have no effect on the meeting of this
committee. called for Monday.
War? That is the most distant thing
from the minds of the members Of this
committee and the Senate body. The
suggestion is absurd"
No Concern of Congress.
Senator Borah. Of the Committee on
Foreign Relations: Il do not believe
that Russias protest will have any eff
feet on the ultimate action of the SEN
ate. If Russia has broken off diplomat
ic negotiations over this passport mat
ter, 1 can't see what Congress has to
do with thai. Russia treats with the
executive branch of the government
The passport question has been taken
away from that branch, and is now in
Congress"
Senator Stone, of Missouri, a member
of the Foreign Relations Committee: II
do not think that the situation is
changed a particle.
Senator McCumber, of North Dakota,
of the Committee on Foreign Relations:
If the Russian protest is directed
against the wording of the Sulzer reso-
luton, l see no serious objection to
changing its phraseology. There is moth
ing vindictive in the minds of members
of the Senate or House. We propose
to abrogate the treaty unless Russia
agrees to honor our passports. Unless
something develops of which I am un-
aware, the committee will go ahead
with the work mapped out for it on
Monday"
Act Irrespective of Protest.
Senator Smith, of Michigan, of the
Foreign Relations Committee: The COM
mittee will give this matter careful con-
sideration and act accordingly, irrespec-
tive Of the Russian protest. I cannot
see the protest materially affects the situ-
alton"
Representative Malby. Republican, OF
New York, the only member of the House
who voted against the Sulzer resolution.
said:
There is no reasonable hope that Rus
STA will change her policy, at least when
approached in this unfriendly manner
She will maintain the right to refuse
entry to such citizens of foreign coun-
tries. Hence, regard the whole proce-
dure as i'll advised, unnecessary, and un=
wise.
Under present conditions, almost all
citizens of the United States can enter
their territory for either business or
pleasure. II the treaty is repealed, none
of our citizens. either Jew or Gentle,
will be able to Visit Russia. Certainly
the situation will not improve II the
treaty is abrogated. l don't believe diplo-
macy has been exhausted in an effort to
bring about more desirable results, and
until all reasonable efforts have been
exhausted. we are not justified in taking
such an important STEP"