Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-23
NSSOUR| SENATOR
DELIVERS SCATH|NG
ATTACK ON LEAGUE
enate Galleries Indulge in
Prolonged De1nonstra-
ton of Approval.
'PEAL FOR ORDER BRINGS
STORM OF DISAPPROVAL
eed Bitterly Assails Clause Civ.
ing Britain and Dominions
Six Votes.
aRsH WORDS FOR PRESIDENT
'ciarcs Infamous Intimation Those
Opposing Compact Are CO.
Operating With Germany.
'PEAL FOR ORDER BRINGS
STORM OF DISAPPROVAL
ARsH WORDS FOR PRESIDENT
'clarcs Infamous Intimation Those
opposing Compact Are Co.
operating With Germany.
tBy As.ocis,ch pr..s1

tBy Associated Pressl
"-,"hiHGION, Sept. 2c.-At tho o,d
iou'-hour attack on the League Of
IONS by Senator Reed. OF Missouri
democrat who has refused TO stand
IN MS party for unreserved rat!-
ation OF the peace treaty. of which
league covenant is :. part, the Sen
galleries late today started a
mons,ration tina, had 20 wear Itself
1t and then Kissed violcn, disao-
oval when the cheering was con-
mned from the Hoor.
There had been no outhurs, like 1T
nee the treaty fight was put before
senate by the Foreign Relations
'mmit,ee. But there were indica
'ns today soon after Senator Reed
gan his speech that the crowds.
Farming for admittance at ell doors
ere in sympathy with his arguments,
Mindful OF the evidences of feeling
the galleries. Senator Cummins.
resident pro TEN. gave warning. while
,plause might he tolerated. despite
'ess, II would not be permitted at
her times. Threats 10 clear the gal
ries II repeated had no effect, and
|, attempt was mace TO enforce the
ne standing rule.
Break Into viEorou. Applause.
When Senator Reed closed his speech
e applause broke. followed Instantly
lusty cheering from every gallery
en- In uniform Joined In the demon
ration and many women stood. waved
eir arms wildly, and shouted with
q men.
Senator Ashurst. Democrat. Arizona
ittinS nearest Senator Reed. and first
Congratulate him shouted loudly
r order a moment later. and the
|owds. not knowing what. toy expect.
Iddenly became still. But the quiet,
Iderliness OF tn. Senate did not pre-
3lil long for as the spectators rallied
heir conduct Was being condemned
ave Of Kissing swept through the
i,amber. while gallery guards struS-
ed manfully. but unsuccesstuliy. TO
3bdue and eject those responsible for
stu speaking TO tho crowds. Senator
shurst declared the fate OF the nations
as at stake while they were at
mptine 10 make the Senate of the
ni;cd Ftates police court and ap-
Hitchcock. tho party leaders; TO stop
The Arizona Senator declared the
{,Neries would not applaud decision
/, tho highest court, which had never
|,an called upon 10 decide Il question
such tremendous importance to the
| orld.
Appeal Starts yoIIey OF Hisses.
The appeal. was met With another
enator replied that only snakes and
I,ese Kissed Meanwhile. the chair
las pounding for order, and The crowds
egan plling out pell NELL. while mem
|,rs on the floor were swarmng
[.ound Senator Reed.
senator Lodge finally was recog
lied above the huhbub. which so
|Idely had shattered the dignity and
3adltlons of the Senate, and leaning
draG he.
"in order to return to that serene
nd calm atmosphere described by the
l,nator from. Arizona. ] move that we
|iiourn." and there was no dissent to
he laughter OF ''ayes."
How TO deal with the conduct OF the
|,onle who attend the Senate sessions
|, hear the treaty debate was a ques-
Ers. who discussed it Informally in
ew of the events of the afternoon.
ice-President Marshall several days
|So asked the Senate OF IT desired en-
|5rcement of the rule against ap-
FiIl il would be enforced.
treaties previously have been con-
dered In executive session. but that
,stom was abolished so far as the
Ending pact is concerned. The sug-
|owever. that il might be necessary
|, close the galleries if another dem
|ns,ration like that today was at
empted.
Gays IT'S Crowds Only Chance.
sena,or Reed. whose speech occupied
(,e whole treaty program during the
|.y's proceedings. had been speaking
|tarly two hours when the first ap-
|iause came. This followed his reply
b a question by Senator Lodge, and
|rought the first stern warning from
he presiding officer. Senator Reed,
Ellie upholding firmly the ruling, eX-
|ressed the hope that the Senate
.ou!d not be too severe on the crowds,
ieca use 1t was their only chance, he
|iid. of expressing their opinion.
After he had been Interrupted re-
ga ;edly by Senator Jones. Democrat.
|f New Mexico. an advocate OF the
|.ague covenant. Senator Reed depart
Id widely from his prepared speech,
nd it was while he was talking blunt
yith hands and feet. This was par
cularly the case after he had dclared
hat advocates OF the league described
4 one minute as prize fighter strong
|nough to whip anything under the
Eorld's canvas and next as n man with
|aralyZed arms.
sharply Assnils President
The principal part OF the speech was
Ina argument against the league cove
ant with bitter assault on the clause
living Great Britain six votes In the
eague assembly to one for tho United
states. President Wilson was sharply
nd severely attfcked by Senator Reed.
Who declared he had counseled with
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