Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-03-05

Washington, March A bitter con
troversy between President Wilson anc
the senate over the league of nations and
a fiibuster by a few republican sena-
tors, seeking to force an immediate ex'
ira session, marked the passing, at moor
today, of the 65th, or great war CON
gress.
Called in April, 1917. to throw
Americas weight into the conflict over
seas, the congress held three momentous
and historic sessions.
Partisanship lay dormant during the
war, but it broke forth in the closing ses-
sion. to eliminate in a final filibuster
which blocked passage Of half of the Il
regular appropriation bills. including the
10000. 600 railroad administration re-
volving fund. and the huge army. navy
and merchant marine budgets.
80 Now Oppose League Pact.
Altho unsuccessful in their efforts to
record the senate in favor of an amend
ment of the constitution of the league
of nations as now drawn, the repuoii-
can senators left in the record a reso-
luton approved by 80 Of them. opposing
acceptance of the charter in Its present
form. Republican Leader Lodge and oth-
er spokesmen said this was notice to the
president and the peace conference that
the necessary two-thirds majority IN the
new senate for ratification of the pres
ent plan could not be obtained.
Democratic leaders privately expressed
belief that amendments would be made
soon after the president reached Paris.
Lewis Tries to Offset Lodge.
Senator Lewis today offered another
amendment expressing the wish of the
senate that the president would nave O
safe journey and safe return ana pro-
viding that the senate earnestly APP
proves all proper efforts of the presl-
dent to effect league of peace that can
bring an arrangement guaranteeing the
TRANQUILITY of nations and the mutual
friendship of the world
Vice President Marshall ruled it out
of order.
Senator Sherman, Of Illinois, and SeI-
ator La Toilette, of Wisconsin, spoke for
several hours early this morning, the
former beginning at l o'clncs. Scarcely a
dozen senator's remained in the cham
Der during The early morning hours.
Expect Session Till Conventions.
President Wilson spent an hour at the
capitol before adjournment Later ne an,
nounced he would Adhere IT, bis refusal
to call the new congress before his re-
turn from France. and criticized "a
group of men for their obstruction As
a result Of the filibuster, which he'd the
senate in continuous session fer 2j
hours. the president Ea1 little to do ex-
cept sign the $1.oOO.D0O,O0O wheat
guarantee bill and exchane leave-tak-
ings with members ana friends.
Because Of the presidents decision on
the extra session, members who crowd
ed outgoing trains, tonight, felt assured
that congress would not again assemble
much before June /. Leaders predicted
that then it would remain in continuous
session until the 1920 political conven-
ton. During the recess. business will be
virtually suspended, except for resump
ton tomorrow Of the Overman commit
tees propaganda investigation and the
meeting at the same time Of the house
republican committee on committees.
Take League to Stump.
With the ending Of congress, scores
of statements on the results of 1egisla-
ton and the league of nations were is
sued by members, with democrats and
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