The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-23
RUSSIAN POLICY
UP FOR DEBATE
First Test of Strength in Sen
ate, Between Democrats
and RepubG-
cans.
CONGRESS QUITE BUSY
League Of Nations, Help for Railroads,
Indian Bill and Other Matters
Under Consider
alton.
CONGRESS QUITE BUSY
[By L. c. Martin, United Press staff

lby L. -. MdFLln, UulIeQ fTesS Oldu
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 23.-The
first test of strength between senate
democrats >and republicans may
come today over Senator Hiram
Johnson's demand for a statement Of
Russian policy.
Johnson expected to call up his
resolution on this subject which
democrats blocked Tuesday. He is
determined to force discussion Of the
question and get vote on the reso-
luton If possible and will demand
roll call If democrats oppose him.
Some republicans last session op-
posed Johnson's efforts to force a
Russian statement from the govern
ment. If they vote with democrats
today the administration forces
probably will be able to send John
sons resolution to the foreign rela-
tions committee.
Senators Poindexter and King are
prepared to keep the Russian discus
sion going If Johnson should be de-
feated. Poindexter has resolution
demanding :. an explanation of the
American military policy and King
wants formal recognition of the
| Omsk government and deportation Of
bolshevid agents from the United
States.
Opening of the attack on the
amended league of nations covenant
| is also scheduled for today If oppor-
| tunity Is given. Senators Sherman
and Reed have prepared speeches de-
nouncing not only the league but
certain features of the peace settle
ment.
Sherman will offer resolution to
separate the league covenant from
the treaty so that the peace settle
ment may be ratified and made
effective and longer time given to
consider the advisability of the
United States joining the proposed
league.
The house appropriations commit.
tee continued its work on money
bills
1t took up the $15,OoO,O00 Indian
bill, in an effort to report it for
passage during the day. AS soon as
| this is disposed of, the District of
Columbia bill will be acted on. Early
next week the committee is to take
up the railroads financial needs. A
bill appropriating S1,O00000,000 prob
ably will be reported.
Dry Law Repeal.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-Con,
gress 80 far as the rank and file is
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS anxious to pur-
sue hands off" policy toward
President Wilson'S recommendation
for repeal or amendment Of the war
time prohibition act, insofar as 1t
applies to wines and beers.
| While there will be bills-probably
offered by democrats-to carry out
the presidents wishes, majority OF
democrats indicate they are unwill-
| ing to follow him and republican
leaders say they see no reason for
agitating the question.
! The belief is that the recommen.
dation will never be reported out by
committee.
| Meanwhile Chairman Volstead of
the house judiciary committee and
other dry leaders are preparing
| legislation for the enforcement of
war time prohibition and consttiu.
/, tional prohibition.
Standing Army of 100000.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-Creation
of standing army of 100000 men
supported by system of universal
military training is the program
! favored by Representative Kahn,
California, chairman Of the house
military affairs committee. Kahn who
returned here from two months tip
in Europe, declared he would pro-
pose the plan to congress tmmedi-
ately.
| Kahn said that when he appeared
before the house to recount his two
months investigation in Europe he
will demand early withdrawal Of the
entire American army from Europe
"These troops should be brought
home from Europe, bag and bag.
gage" Kahn asserted. Their work
Is through and they have no bust
ness there. This country is not a
collection agency nor are it's sol
diers good policemen"
Kahn said he found much dissatis-
faction among the soldiers because