Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-29
IRISH RECOGNITION /
MAY BE ADDED BY
. SENATE TO TREATY
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The state Of affairs in the Senate at
the beginning of this week shows the
democrats confident Of ratifying the
treaty without amendment or even
reservation, placing their main de-
pendence upon the Presidents per-
sonal support of it. On the other
hand, the republicans start the week
with determination to persist In their
effort to attach reservations, ana
quite confident that they will hold the
present majority which 1t is admitted
they possess. of two or more votes to
incorporate the reservation.
Senators McCumber and McNary,
both republican, and regarded as more
fayorably inclined toward the league
of nations than most of their repub-
lican colleagues. yesterday express
ed themselves as being agreeable TO
reservations to the covenant. while
still maintaining their favorable atti-
tude toward the league.
Senator McCumber thought that tho
Senate is entitled to add explanatory
resolutions expressing it's interpreted
ton of the Monroe doctrine and do
was also disposed to admit reserva-
tions to the treaty so long as they
do not go to the extent of essentially
modifying the instrument.
The expressions of these two sena-
tors were gratifying to their repuoh,
can colleagues, many of whom nao
deprecated the possibility OF rev
reservations which the overwhelming
majority of republicans think should
be made. With the assent OF these
republicans to the consideration at
least of suggestions for reservations,
the republican leaders felt that their
hands are materially StYenRthened.
Question Of Publication.
So far as officials here know, the
peace treaty will not be formally
made public as yet, even though it
has been signed. as the State DEPART
ment has no instructions to publish
1t and does not intend to do SO unless
President Wilson directs.
The Presidents first act probably
will be to send the document to the
Senate, and 1t would be counter to
custom if the Senate itself published
The movement however, to conduct
the Senate debate on it in the open
instead of executive session may
bring about early publication.
1t is also probable that some part
Of the treaty will go into effect be-
missioners for administration Of
Danzig and the Saar valley, it is
thought here, will have to begin
work at once to prevent a renewal of
hostilities and useless bloodshed on
account of the disturbed conditions
some other provisions of similar
character. are not regarded as being
involved In the controversy over the
league Of nations.
The State Department has been
consulting the American commits
sioners in Paris regarding the speedy
re-establishment Of American con-
empires. 1t is felt that the restora-
ton Of the diplomatic establishments
can wait for a time. But as raising
the blockade will open the doors to
trade relations, and as under Ameri-
can law consular certincation of invoices
tial, an effort Is being made to md
some way to re-establish these off,
Gals throughout Germany and
Austria without awaiting the ap-
prevail of the Senate to the peace
treaty.
Presidents Return.
! whilS the i;white 4 oiise waS not
fully advised last night regarding the
Presidents plans, it was the expecta-
ton Of ofhcials that he would reach
this country about July z and come
almost Immediately to Washington.
1t was revealed that he expected to
land at New York, and it was thought
entirely likely he would remain there
a few hours to attend a meeting Of
welcome.
Mr.. Wilson's appearance before Con-
gress probably will follow quickly his
arrival in Washington, though it may
be delayed few days because Of the
plan OF Senate leaders to take q series
Of short recesses after July /. The
Presidents speaking tour for the
league OF nations is expected to begin
almost as soon as he has laid the
treaty before Congress.
The imminence OF the treaty's sub
mission for ratification served to
quicken the efforts Of Senate leaders
opposing its acceptance without reser-
walton. There was thorough canvass
of Senate sentiment, followed by ex-
pressions Of confidence among oppo-
Siti0n senators that the necessary ma.
5ority could be mustered to incorpo-
rate reservation clauses in the ratidca-
ton resolutions.
One result Of the conferences yes
terday was to dispel likelihood Of ac-
ton In the near future on the resolu-
ton OF Senator Fall. republican. Of
New Mexico, to declare a state of peace
with Germany. The measure had been
expected to como before q special
meeting Of the foreign relations COM
mittee Monday. but no such meeting
had been called last night It is I'M
derstood determined opposition has de-
veloped among some republican COM
mittee members, and the general pre-
diction was that the resolution would
be pigeonholed.
-, The prospect of Senate recess after
likely to block also the plan of Sena-
tor Knox, republican. Of Pennsylvania
for action on his resolution express
ing opposition to joint consideration. Of
the peace terms and the league cove
nant.