The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-07-09
President Plans To Start Cam
paign Trip in Two Weeks.
Stage Set in Washington for
Greatest Political Struggle.
WILSON TO SENATE TOMORROW
VIII Touch OF Fireworks and
Launch Hot Battle.
Busy Days Face Wilson-Given
Big Welcome Last Night.

Washington, July 9.-President Will
son will start his tour of the United
States. campaigning for the league of
nations in about two weeks, 1t was an
nounced at the White House today.
The trip will include visit to the
Pacific coast, where he expects to re-
view the newly formed Pacific fleet,
according to present plans.
Keep Close to Committees.
The president will keep himself con-
tinually and readily accessible to any
senate committees which may wish to
confer with him, and will be ready at
all times to furnish them any infor-
nation they may demand, it was
learned
Opponents of the league of nations
have limited they might ask the presi-
dent to appear before the foreign rela-
tions committee to explain the peace
treaty and to be questioned.)
President Wilson expected to confer
with several senators today with re-
gard to the treaty and the league.
1t was learned he plans to keep in
close touch with the foreign relations
committee during the discussion of
the treaty, which will probably COM
mence soon after he presents the
document to the senate for ratifica-
ton tomorrow at 1915 p. m. The
document goes to the committee first
-ANAANah
The Mexican situation, it is believed
will be one of the first problems to be
| called to Wilson's attention.
A report may be made by the state
| department on recent events in Mex
! leo and on the status of Legislation in
that country affecting concessions of
American oil and other interests.
| The two weeks before starting the
| nationwide tour will be very busy
for the president. it was indicated, as
a mass of domestic work is awaiting
his attention.
This fortnight will also give him a
| chance to see what direction the as
| sault of the league of nations op-
lponents in the senate will take. and
give him opportunity TO compose
speeches to offset their efforts.
The itinerary is now being prepared,
! 1t was made known. and will be an
nounced in a few days.
The address to the senate Is fin
ished. but the president will psobabfy
it.
VIII Meet Reporters.
President Wilson, it was announced
will meet newspaper men in confer
ence at 1918 a. m. tomorrow. This
will be the first conference between
newspapermen and the president since
the United States entered the war.
II was reported I0dL wilson mlBnl
visit the capitol during the day to
confer with senators.
| Secretary Daniels conferred with the
| president at noon.
Senator Stanley and former Senator
Martin, both of Kentucky. called al
the White House during the morning
Ignacio Calderon. Bolivian minister
was first member of the diplomatic
corps to call. He left his card
Washington. July 9.-President Will
son was back in the White House to-
day after an absence of more than
/ four months. ready to start his cam
paign for ratification of the peace
treaty.
With the senate taking a one day
recess so as to keep the way clear foi
Wilson's address tomorrow noon. the
stage was set for what is expected tc
become the greatest political struggle
| in fifty years.
Calm Before the Storm.
Today there was a period of wait.
ing. of calm before the storm, as the
president put the final touches to the
message in which he will present the
treaty and the league of nations cove
nant to the senate for it's approval. and
the bitter entmies of the league per.
fected plans for their attack.
E. The temper of the league opponent,
was considered revealed by Senator
Sherman's resolution now before tht
foreign relations committee demand
ing that Wilson show justification fol
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