Arizona republican., 1919-07-15
TREATY AND PROHIBITION BRING FORTH BITTER DISCUSSIONS IN
 SENATEANDH HOUSE ERESPECTIVELY
Resolutions Asking Wilson For Additional Informa- ton on 3 Treaty Points Are Passed By Foreign Relations Committee of Upper House

WASHINGTON, July 14.-Paving the way for detailed consideration of the peace treaty, the senate foreign relations committee today adopted three resolutions asking President Will son for information bearing on the Versailles negotiations. The resolu- tions concern the Shantung settlement, an alleged secret understanding De- tween Japan and Germany, and the failure to recognize Costa Rica as a belligerent. That relating to the re- ported German agreement will be called up for passage tomorrow in the senate chamber where during today's session debate on the actual ratification of the. treaty began with a display of bitter determination on both sides.
 The committee took no action on ! President Wilson's suggestion that he explain directly disputed points of the peace settlement, though the president | reiterated to his supporters at the capi- tol his readiness to consult with the l committee members, With several senators not on the committee he also ! discussed at the white house certain features of the treaty
 Seek More Information
 In the resolution to be pressed for action tomorrow, the president is asked for copy of a treaty said in press dis patches to have been negotiated in 1918, by which Japan was to safeguard indirectly Germany's interests at the peace conference Before voting it's i favorable report, the committee added a request for any further information | concerning any negotiation between Japan and Germany during the prog ress of the war
 The resolution was introduced by Senator Lodge, republican, Massachu- setts, chairman of the committee.
 The Shantung resolution, introduced by Senator Borah, republican, Idaho, would request copy of a letter said to have been written on behalf of General 1 Bliss, Secretary Lansing and Henry ] White protesting against the treaty provisions affecting ShantunS. lnfor- nation also would be asked with ref erence to the attempt of Japan or her peace delegates to intimidate the Chi nese peace delegates.
 The third resolution would inquire why Costa Rica "was not permitted to sign the peace treaty and whether Nicaraguan forces are "now permitted to invade or threaten Costa Rican ter ritory. The measure was presented by Senator La Folette, republican, Wis consin. Both the Lodge and La Fol Iette resolutions were reported without a record vote, but on the Borah meas ure all the democratic members present voted in the negative.
 Hold Executive Session
 Today's meeting of the committe was in executive session, but Senator Hitchcock, Nebraska, the senior demo- cratic member, gave notice that ht would move tomorrow that at future sessions the doors be opened to the public Sentiment on the proposal is divided but some senators on both sides of the treaty controversy are under stood to favor open sessions.
 Senator Hitchcock, after a telephone conversation with President Wilson told the committee that the president was ready upon A hours notice to re ceive the full committee membership at any hour of the day at the white house and go over in detail any pro visions of the treaty or any question involved.
 The senate debate was opened b! Senator Swanson, Virginia, demo cratic member of the committee, witt a speech declaring American partici patton in the league of nations an ab solute necessity to guaranteeing in tn near future the reforms resulting iron peace. He asserted there would be m loss of sovereignty