Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-15
COMMITTEE GIVES
APPROVAL TO CALL
FOR INFORMATION
Three Resolutions, Asking
President for Facts,
Go to Senate.
SHANTUNG SETTLEMENT IS
APPARENT STORM CENTER
Ratifying Body Hears of Alleged
Secret Treaty Between Japan
and Germany.
SENATOR HITCHCOCK IN CHARGE
ieils Foreign Relations Body Elk.
ccutive VIII Be Glad to Go Over
Every Treaty Detail.
SHANTUNG SETTLEMENT is
APPARENT STORM CENTER
SENATOR HITCHCOCK IN CHARGE
Ieils Foreign Relations BODY Ey.
ccutive VIII Be Glad to Go Over
Every Treaty Detail.
tRy Associated Press-1

WASHINGTON. July 1t.-Pavinr ,ha
way for detailed consideration OF tho
peace treaty the Senate Foreign Re-
iattons Committee today approved
three resolutions asking President Will
son for information bearing on ths
Versailles negotiations.
Ihe resolutions concern the Shan
tung settlement. an alleged secret
understanding between Japan and Ger
many and the failure to recornize
Costa Rtca as a belligerent. That re-
iatins TO the reported Japanese e-Ger-
man agreement will be called up for
passage tomorrow in the Senate cham
Der. where. during today's session de-
bate on the actual ratification of The
treaty began with a display of bitter
determination on both sides.
me me 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 Cari-
committee members. with saversi
Senators not on the committee he also
discussed at. the White House certain
features Of the treaty
I' Asked for Copy OF Alleged Treaty.
In the resolution to be pressed for
asked for copy OF treaty said in
press dispatches to have been neeoti-
ated In 1918. by which Japan was to
eafeguard Germanys interests, at the
peace conference.
Before voting It's favorable report
the committee added a request for
amy further information concerning
any negotiations between Japan and
Germany during the progress OF the
war. The resolution was introduced
by Senator Lodge. Republican. Mas
sachusetts, chairman OF the COMMITTEES.
The Shantung resolution. introduced
by Senator Borah. Republican, Idaho.
would request copy of n letter said
to k1ve been written on behalf Of Cen
eral Bliss, Secretary Lansing and
Henry White. protesting against the
treaty provisions affecting ShaDtunF.
Information also would be asked with
reference to the attempt OF Japan for
her peace delegates to intimidate the
Chinese peace delegates"
Would Settle Costa Ricn Question.
The third resolution would inquire
why Costa Rica was not permitted"
to sign the peace treaty and whether
Nicarag guam forces now ARE permitted"
to invade or threaten Costa Eican ter
rtory. The measure was presented by
Senator La Toilette. Republican, Wis
lette resolutions were reported with
out n record vote, but on the Borah
measure all the Democratic members
present voted in the negative.
was In executive session. but Senator
Hitchcock. Nebraska, the senior Demo
cratic member. gave n9ticc thst she ne
sessions the doors he opened to the
public. Sentiment on the proposal ts
divided. but some Senator'S on both sides
OF the treaty controversy arc undor-
stood TO favor open sessions.
Wants All Tentative Drafts.
At tomorrow's meeting action viii
also he. sought on resolution rre-
Johnson. Republican. California. ask
ing for all tentative drafts OF the
league of nations covenant presented
at Versailles. particularly that pre-
sented by the American delegates. and
"all proceedings. arguments and de-
bates concerning the league i,sa as Te,,
connection with the treaty Of peace
with Germany"
conversation with President wilson,
told the committee that the President
was ready upon twenty-foN- hours
notice TO receive the full committee
memberships at any hour Of the dsv
at the White House and go over in
detail! any. provision OF the treaty or
'ions. II was indicated the Nebraska
Senator had not discussed with Mr.
Wilson the possibility OF his apnear-
toll though some members thought to-
night that such an arrangement still
was entirely likely.
Swanson Opens Debate.
The Senate debate. was opened by
Senator Swanson. Virginia. Demn-
cratic member OF the Committee With
a speech declaring American rartici
nation in the league OF nations an
absolute necessity to guaranteeing In
the near future the reforms resulting
from peace.
Hc assorted there would be no loss
of sovereiEnty. and argued that Article
y. would he great aid In guarantee
ing tho safety Of outlying American
possessions. The debate Will continue
tomorrow. Senator Norris, Rarublicsn.
Nebraska, and Senator Underwood.
Democrat. Alabama being among those
who expect to speak.
Mnry White House Callers.
President Wilson today received
number OF Senators and Representa~
tives who called at the White House
TO discuss variety OF subjects. This
visitors included Senators Smith and
Dial. Of South CAROLINA: Stanley, Zen
Utah. and Representatives Stevenson,
South Carolina. and Johnson. Ken
tucky.
The engasements today were tho
first made for the President since his
return from Paris. t1
President Wilson today was Invited
to so to South Carolina September 90
to review the Thirtieth Dlvision. which
Ne hA nrity yah