The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-25
SENATE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS
DISCUSS THE EXTENSION OF AR.
BITRATION TREATIES.
Root and O'GOrman Clash in Senate
Debate, when Carnegie Peace En-
dOwment is observation-disclosures
cning Of Bonds Between United
States and Other Countries Seems
Assurcd-DiscussiOn Behind Closed
Doors.

Doors.
Washington, Feb. 19.-Extension of
general arbitration treaties with for
clSn nations as the first move in the
general policy of the administration
TO rehabiltate foreign relations of
Tie United States seemed assured to-
plght after the senate had taken up
consideration OF expired treaties and
had closely defined issues involved
III the situation confronting the ma
ton.
Before the debate in the senate be-
gan on treaties with Great Britain,
Japan. Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden,
Portugal and Switzerland, President
Wilson had conferred with senator's
and representatives about the trea ties
as we'll as the paramount issue OF
Panama canal tolls He was assured
that the leaders OF both houses would
vote to repeal the toll exemption for
American ships after the treaties had
been ratified.
During his conferences the presi-
dent explained that it was the uni
ver5al view OF European nations that
the United States have violated the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty by the exemp-
ton clause in the Panama canal act.
nj ol
that effect had been presented, in
Fact thcre had been no protest dur
ing the present administration, but
he knew the impression was broad
cast in Europe that the United States
was becoming remiss in the keeping
Of treaty obligations.
In the senate the lines Of demarka-
ton IS to the foreign policy Of the
government were drawn sharply when
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon sub
mitted general amendment to all
pending treaties, which would exempt
from arbitration by The Hague tri-
Dunal the following subjects:
Admission Of aliens into the United
States.
Admission Of alien children into the
schooi" OF the various States iinvolv-
ing the Japanese question on the Pa
ciic COAST.
All questions arising from the Mon
roe doctrine.
Provision OF the Panama canal act
cXcmpting American coastwisc ship.
ping from tolls.
Discussion OF tho subject enlivencd
the senate behind closed doors as il
mas not been moved in many days.
and a clash between Senators O'Gor-
man and Root Of New York marked
the climax of heated debate. Senator
O'Gorman assailed the Carnegie en-
dOwment for international peace Of
which Senator Root is presidens, de-
claring that it's prime motive was q
corrupt motive; that it did not seek
to promote international peace, but
to create an International alliance be-
tween Great Britain and the United
states to benefit officials who would
proHt from such consummation
Senator Root, taking the remarks of
MS colleague as a personal offense.
resented them in vigorous language
and preciptated a long discussion.
Senator Shively, acting chairman of
the foreign relations committee, called
up the treaties when the ec..ot, had
proceeded to consideration Of oxecu-
tive business, and in u speeLH outlin-
inG the importance OF restoring the
relationship OF the United States with
other great powers OF the world ap-
pealed to the senate to disregard local
issues for the common welfare. He
offered resolution that the treaty
with Spain which had expired after
i've years existence be extended with
out amendment. This was in accord
ance with the plan of the committee
to thresh out all the issues before
vote is taken on any OF the treaties.
1t DcinS the purpose TO leave the Brit
lSh ana Japanese treaties until the
last.
After the executive session Senator
ana others asserted that the
was well in hand and pre-
dictcd ratification of all he treaties by
a comfortable majority.
Senator Chamberlain opened the
iiSht against the treaties on behalf OF
Democrats who are opposed to re-
peal cf the free tolls provision of the
Panama canal act. He declared oDpo-
sition TO all arbitration pacts on the
general ground that this government
should not submit any American qucs-
ton to foreign tribunal The pend
ing treaties are alike, providing that
disputes at law or over interprcta- f
tlon of treaties which can not be set
tied by diplomacy should be submit