Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-23
BECKHAM AND M'NARY
URGE TREATY SUPPORT
Kentucky Democrat and Oregon Republican See in Cove
nant Worlds Nobest Effort to Crush Viper of
War-Moses Voices Opposition

WASHINGTON. July c".-The SEN
ate tod2y heard three speeches on the
peace treaty and league OF nations
Senators Beckham. Democrat. of Ken
lucky. and McNary, Republican. OF
oregon, urged the ratification Of the
pact without reservations. while Sena-
tor Moses. OF New Hampshire. pre-.
sented the negative side OF the pro-
posal.
Declaring a majority of the Ameri-
can people favor trial in the hope
tina, the league OF nations Will pro-
mote international concord, senator
NO advocate of this document can
proclaim ii perfect. No ideals, can
safely promise that il. beyond all
doubt. removes the possibility of war
10 us with a promise that il given a
fair trial. il improved where improve
ments may be found necessary later
on and if supported by the civilized
tainly be tremendous advance over
all previous plans and one that may
in reality fulfill the dream OF its most
enthusiastic advocates. a world wide
and an enduring peace.
Warns AEninst Partisanry.
Senator Beck ham warned Republi-
can leaders against making the league
Of nations A partisan question. declar-
ing 1t is one which "transcends all par
tisan or personal issues.
The great common people OF this
country" said the Kentucky Soma tor.
have seen with remarkable quickness
and precision that flaw IN the argu-
ment OF the opposition which suggests
no substitute, which proposes no plan.
which offers TO remedy TO protect us
in any way whatever from the hideous
monster OF war. They realize no in
strument Of this kind can be a once
i .i,,0s
PROJECTIONS or defects. but they are
willing 10 try tx
Opposition TO the treaty because OF
tie Shantung provision. Senator Beck
ham characterized as one or the snail
lowest arguments Yet advanced.
Foe. Play Feature Strongly.
1T is one, however he added. that
appeals 10 sentiment and 10 me imaGl-
nation. and the opponents Of the league
have not failed 10 play upon that fea-
tu-e OF i; and 20 eNaggerate is IN, :
portance in relation 10 the multitude
Of far more vital problems which this
treaty undertakes TO settle.
Il think tina, under all Of the cir.
cumstances the peace conterence did
the best il could in regard 10 the Shan
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opportunity 20 make good her promise
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