Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-11
ISSA|LS LODGE
Sen. Pittman Disap.
moves Criticism Note
49,. Wilson Peace Program Was AZ.
sss,sd by lilies and Nsutrals-
a.. Political Issue lnvoIvsd-Mas.
...buset.s Senator Replies


Warrington. oct. i0.-Spirited debate
a, President Wilson's response to the
c,,nan peace offer began today when
a.. ss,ate reconvened after q recess
.,e. Monday. Senator Pittman of Me-
,,as opened the discussion by declaring
Senator Lodges published statement
,,uclsing the Presidents note could
serve no good purpose.
Senator Pittrnan said this was not the
.,,, time that Senator Lodge had voic-
a his disapprovaI Of the principles and
soc,es and methods pronounced by the
President.
IN The Presidents address TO Con-
s,.ss on Jan. he laid down definitely
snd specifically a program for world
,.ace embracing II distinct points," he
continued. This program was agreed
70 and adopted BY all OF our allies and
received the hearty approval OF all Of
ire neutral countries of the world. Yet
IA did rnt ga,isf, the senator from Mass
srausettI IN the tinted States Senate
On Aug - ne lad down his own pro-
gnm for world victory. The spirit that
ne tee programs hreatnes is as differ
sat az might !. from justice. The pro-
ram 81 tho senator from Massachusetts
mean, war FOR victory. revenge and ad-
vsriage Will. the program OF the Pres.
dent means war for victory, justice and
fyefhutlne peace
Tho opposition VI any statesman Of
The senator great ability and learn
ne 10 the efforts ~ the President OF
The United States upon whom the
duty dcvolves 10 successfully conduct
ih war and bring about a lasting
rtace. would have its effect. but when
iAai statesman ~ the leader tf the
Republican patty IN the United States
senate and by virtue Of that posi-
nor. IN The United States. and the
minority leader on the great foreign
relations committee. his opposition
becomes q matter ~ grave concern
= ~ n the people of our country"
THIS Is but one uf hundred illus
'fatons mat might be made to prove
'tc necessity II "A united govern
mtni IN time II war. Our people do
not district Woodrow Wilson. He is
loved trusted and respected not only
ny all ~ the people Of the United
states but nv the suffering peoples
n ~ Rnlcrnments Of the allies. He
IS recognized throughout the world
today rs predominant statesman
y lhr agc | recognize and admire
'he Ta'csmnnship. learning and 10y
aN' n the distinguished senator
irm Mass' husetts but he has no
Hght NJ ho offended IL ! say 20 him
maj N 'Ar eyes OF the world. he
docs MT compare with Woodrow
wilson Hc viii have his chance for
''s' IN the coming election. be-
.ause Tie contest Is inevitable be-
'Weon W., policies If Woodrow Wiz
'on ana no policies Of Senator Hen
~ Catnt Lodge
replying 70 Senator Pittman. Sem
a'or Lodge said his regret over the
fresd"n' . not" was due to the fact
'Nsl 'hr President had not gone
'''l'r senator Lodge read from
mo President s. speech on Sept -, in
'Nea tnc President said there would
= no peace By compromise and that
'ffmhnr.s rulers had shown they
Nor" without honor
vain that statement. he said. he
vas wiling q" stand with the Pres
'e'' Tyr In view OF the Presidents
P''eh delivered IN Sept. q he could
approve the note of inquiry"
relieving ~ did that the reply
TOD '." 'Nan,tllor would he in the
"n' ''sh Tone he added. "' was
"'h''''1 when | read not reply,
l' '1r"' queries one great source
''Ft'' 20 me was that the Presi-
w" should ask questions OF the Ger
N'n 'hnncellor after that great des-
''plion ~ Germany"
N.h8tr Lodge said he could not
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