South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-07
FLAYS SENATORS
WHOSE FIGHT IS
FOR POLITICS
President Declares "Glbbet
Awaits Those Who are
lnSinCere.

CONVENTION HALL KANSAS
CITY. Mo. Sept. 6-Treaty oppon
euts who view the document with
Numbered eyes" who are against
It because they have some private
political purpose" viii lat last be
gibbetsJ and they will regret sthat
the gibbet is so high Pres't WIZ
son told a big crowd here today.
He reiterated that il was case
of put up or shut up" that the op-
position would have 20 produce
something better than the League
OF Nations, or step aside.
Mere negation. without Offering
anything constructive TO replace the
treaty is bOlsheyism. ne asserted.
He said ne respected the man who
honestly, although ignorantly, OPP
poses the treaty but denounced those
who are against II for political rea-
sons.
The Philippine islands, he said.
would get their independence under
the League. The League. he declar-
ed would simplify the Philippine
problem.
There was great applause when
the president proclaimed that
through the treaty the American
spirit had made conquest of the
world"
The war was won by the Ameri-
can spirit" ne cried
There was a wild shout from the
crowd
II the treaty is beaten. those re-
sponsible will have "a lifelong rec
koniug with the fighting forces Of
the United States"
Constituents Of Sen. Reed one Of
the chief opponents Of the League
OF Nations. today were 10 hear Pres
Wilson's arguments for ratification.
Kansas City is Reeds home town
Wilson apparently is making an
EFFORT 20 humauize and visualize the
treaty and 10 convince the people
that the nation is facing one of the
most mOmentous alternatives of it's
history. that if the verdict is against
the treaty as it stands the effect will
Dee felt in the homes and pocket
books OF American citizens Re
lection. he says, will make America
militaristic power facing disap-
pointed unfriendly nations in an
armed world with consequent high
en- living costs and eventual war.
This was emphasized in St Louis
speeches.
The president says he wants TO
set acquainted with the people to
get the nations viewpoint and he
seems 20 seek opportunities to get
close TO folks
Sits on Railing.
Before the train left St Louis he
sat for some time on the rear plat
form railing swinging his leg while
hundreds massed against the iron
pickets OF the train shed fence. a
few Feet distant, stared, occasion
ally bursting into brief spasms of
applause. Many asked for a
speech" but Wilson smilingly an
swered "Oh. no." others tried TO
engage him in conversation. shout
ing Hey Woody" He nodded.
grinned and waved mis- hand but re-
fused to talk.
Long after Wilson disappeared in
side. a crowd remained staring at
the train
Mrs. Wilson received so many
flowers in St Louis the private car
M8yhower looked like a conserva-
tory. A big box of blossoms was
sent from the train to the city hos
pital.
The crowds appear TO like VIII
sons use OF phrases such as con
temptible cutters" in his criticism
or those who do not approve of the
League. Shouts OF swat EN-" and
similar cries follow his employment
OF that kind OF language.
So far there has been practically
no heckling but It was expected some
questions might be shouted at Will
son in Kansas City, Reeds strong
hold.
The presidents special stopped
for half an hour at independence,
Mo. near Kansas City. while Wilson
breakfasted Word quickly spread
through the town and people came
running from all directions Most
OF them were women. in their
bungalow aprons" or mother hub
bards" or whatever they may be
termed. sunbonnets. some Of them
wearing slippers, many Juggling chill
dren in their arms. Dozens of over
allied, freckled youngsters. bare Of
foot and tousled OF head. sprinted
up, yelling to their pals Come on,
here he is" Few men appeared.