The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-16
MAY DELAY PASSAGE
! OF SULZER MEASURE
Some Senators Opposed to
Immediate Action Abrogat-
ing Russian Treaty.
! MIGHT HURT COMMERCE
Senate Committee Likely to
Change Wording and Re-
turn Resolution to House.
MIGHT HURT COMMERCE

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia report
spread at tho capital today that the ef-
forts of the state department 10 pro-
cure more liberal treatment for American
Jewish citizens In Russia had resulted In
tentative agreement for a modincaton
OF the Russian restrictions which nnight
prove n satisfactory solution OF the Ve&ed
question.
Color was lent 10 the report by The
fact that members Of the senate commit
ice on foreisn rclstionas cessfulls
immediate consideration in tho senate ot
the house resolution ahrosatlns the
treaty or 1882 with Russia The mem
bers OF the committee promised that a
report on the resolution would be forth
coming by Monday.
After the cabinet meeting secretary
Knox denied that an agreement had been
reached. but indicated that the neEotla-
tions were still in progress.
Opposition Develops.
Opposition 20 the senate programme for
i'm nmedists action on the Sul6cr house
resolution looking to tho formulation OF
the Russian treaty Of 1sS2 rs deFeloninE
among some senators. It Is based largely
on ihs theory tnat any estranEement be
tween this country and Russia would have
the effect of bringing Russia into alliance
with Japan. with the result Of iniur'nG
the oriental trade Of the United States,
Many teleErams advancing this Idea
vere received during the day and IN
most or fnoNe messages inc senate was
urged not 10 ba preciptate.
This view viii be presented TO The com
rittce on foreign relations whom IT meets
next Monday In accordance WITH Chair
man Culoms promise 10 take up the
resolution. Senators Cullen and Lodge
have given assurance that tho resolution
would be reported after the Monday
meeting. but even then n might not sue
ceed in getting through the senate so
promptly.
Senator Culou issued his call for the
meeting al II o'clock Monday morning
and ne said TODAY he felt there would be
ample time for the consideration OF the
resolution. Suggestion has been made that
Secretary Knox Snoud be invited before
the committee. but as the committee S
reference TO it OF the Russian resolution,
IL has been decided that it would not be
consistent 10 invite possible oppositlon TO
the immediate action contemplated
May Change Wording.
There Is a possibility Of ultimate DELAY
on account OF changes i'm the resolu-
tion which would require the concurrence
OF the house. Most of the senators be-
lieve the notice Of abroCation provided for
first Of January succeeding action on il,
Senator Lodge mas intimated his inten-
tion Of offering an amendment making
clear the language Of the Snlzer resolu-
ton TO cover this point. It the commit
tee OF the senate accepts his view Il will
TO the house. II this should prevent
action by both bodies before adjourn
ment for the Christmas holidays there
would be no further necessity for haste,
which congress might express itself The
house. however, will be disposed TO act
quickly. SO as to expedite the resolution
TO the president for formal approval