Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
TREATY BURDEN SH|F TS TOG.O.P.
 INSECTS WILSON
President Washes Hands of Disposition of Treaty - Blame for Inaction Be- longs to Senators Who Must Shoulder Responsi- bility He Declares
lRepubllcan A. p. Leased WIrel


 WASHINGTON. Dec. 14-Presi- dent Wilson today intervened in the peace treaty dilemma with an an- nouncement that he had mo compro- mise or concession of any kind in mind,' would make no move toward the treaty's disposition, and would con- tinue to hold the republican members Of the senate responsible for results and conditions attending delay.
 The presidents position, regarded as peculiarly significant in view of the recent discussion in the senate of a compromise, was set forth in the fol- lowing statement issued today from the White House:
 Tho Statement
 Tt was learned from the highest authority at the executive offices to- day that the hope of the republican leaders of the senate that the presi- don't would presently make some move which will relieve the situation with regard to the treaty, is entirely with out foundation; he has no compro- mise or concession of any kind in mind; but intends, so far as he Is con cerned that the republican leaders of the senate shall continue to bear the undivided responsibility for the fate of the treaty and the present condition of the world in consequence of that fate"
 The White House statement ap- parently had no effect in changing the treaty situation. Democratic leaders, indorsing the presidents views, de- clared that 1t did not preclude a sen- ate compromise and that compromise efforts would proceed. Republican 1aaA fa hot hA responsible for the present status and must make the first move towards a solution. Senators hoping to kill the treaty alone expressed satisfaction.
 On one point, however, were all senate factions in harmony-namely, that decisive action on the treaty prob- ably would be deferred until next month, after the proposed holiday re- cess of congress, planned to end Janu- Rry 5. Senate debate, probably cen- tered about the White House state ment, Is expected to be reopened to- morrow with fresh vigor. The demo- cratic compromise campaign also is to be pressed, according to Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska. administration leader. but unless some unexpected de- velopment this week ensues. the lead CTS believe the finals can not be reached until next month.
 To Continue Compromise Efforts
 Senator Hitchcock, commenting to- night on the White House statement declared that the democrats would continue efforts to compromise the reservations and that the senate and not the president must act first.
 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts and other prominent republicans, re- .o,.,yal t,.b1fa coY,a v1ont on thp Whit House statement. but the republican viewpoint, indicated beyond doubt was that the president must continue to be held responsible for the dead lock and until he acts the treaty mus remain at a standstill, probably unti January at least.
 Senator Borah of Idaho, republican member of the foreign relations com mittee and prominent among tn treaty's implacable foes, in a state ment tonight charged that large finan cial interests were engaged in propa ganda favoring a senate compromis and also proposed to keep the treat and the league from being passed O by the people during the ensuing presi dential campaign.
 To the presidents contentious tha the senate majority is responsible fo  ncan leaders pointed to the objection yesterday of Senator Hitchcock to tn Knox resolution proposing ratificatio of the treaty so far as 1t would affec peace with Germany and postpone ment of action on the league.
 Hitchcock Opposes Knox Suggestion The Knox resolution. which may b presented anew this week. Is sure {
 rfa n-t da termined opposition.
 Tt is utterly out of the question absolutely impossible" said Senate Hitchcock.
 Questioned regarding the futur course towards a compromise. Sen ator Hitchcock said:
 "The Lodge reservations are in tn senate; ours are there also. We ar willing to discuss a compromise z any time."
 There appeared lessened hope to night, however, that a resolution migf be reached with the Knox resolutio as a basis. The agreement of Ser ator Underwood, democrat, Alabam to support the Knox resolution to es tablish peace and defer action on tf league, had given rise to hope fin se1 eral quarters that 1t might form il basis for final action, possibly tn week. The view was expressed tt night, however that opposition Senator Borah and probably others the "irreconcilables'' to comprs nised ratification, taken together wit inc presidents mo compromise" stat' nent. had reduced materially any prot pect for such ratification.
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