Evening journal., 1919-09-19

/ Committee that this sacrifice OF an ally
Vas not needed to procure the sigma
lure OF Japan TO the treaty
The Presidents answer to the ques
lion concerning ihe obligation OF the
United STATES TO 20 TO Great Britan's
aid in case Of a revolt i'm ireland. when
he stated that there was none and
added that the trainers OF the treaty
"had been scrupulously careful" not TO
Interfere with the rights Of selt-deter-
minaiion could not be made TO iibe by
some senators with The deliberate cut
ting up OF Europe by the Peace Con-
ference The dctation TO Poland Of
the sort OF government 10 must have
was cited as a sufficient example 10
show the fallacy Of this part OF the
Presidents contention in this respect
The only other question answered by
the President had 10 do with The effect
OF the league on Irish freedom. To
this the President replied by pointing
out that Article XI provides a forum
20 which such disputes are 10 be re-
ferred n they are likely 10 disturb the
peace OF The world. The covenant pro
yides. 10 vas recalled last night by Re
publican Senator's. That anything likely
10 disturb the peace OF the world is
specifically declared TO be matter Of
concern 10 The league This, they said,
would seem 10 yitiate Mr. Wilson's as
surance that any Irish revolt against
British rule would be a domestic mai
ter for Great Britain alone 10 cope with
and outside The scope OF action Of the
proposed league.
That the treaty fight in The Senate
will be long one Is now admitted on
both sides. Senator swanson (Na),
one Of the Presidents floor tacticians,
expressed the belief that the ratflca
iion resolution could not and would
not be adopted before November 1. Sen
ator Lodge Mass leader Of the oppo-
siilon 10 the treaty and league cove
nant in their unamended form, enter |
talns similar although less pessimistic |
views
I'VE shall delay consideration not an
instant" announced Senator Lodge yes /
terday to the newspaper men. But /
he continued. There is bound TO be a |
great amount or debate
The Republican leaders recognize that |
he protraction OF The debate will be
ised by the Administration following
Is the basis OF accusation that the op-
position TO the President is using ora
ory for the purposes OF fllibuster.
rhey recognize that TO. the thoughlless
his argument may carry some degree
IF force. But on the other hand the
lrst Of the returning crusaders against
he unamended covenant hold stanchly /
o the belief that the great mass Of the
American people already have sensed
he shortcomings Of the league cove
lant and barefaced iniquitles Of such II
Of the treaty as the Shantung
ward and will tolerate all the retard-
ng Of hasty action necessary if the
Elimination of the outstanding faults
an be accomplished.
Senator Johnson Call. who recently
tarted a tour Of the West in the in
crest Of the league opposition, has de-
ided TO cut his tour and return next
week to Washington. Senator John
ons amendment to the treaty itself,
it is provided that Amer
can representation in the league shall
e equal TO that Of any other Power or
OF any Power with its
olonial possessions, framed TO make
qual in the councils OF the league the
jnited States and Great Britain. will be
brought before the Senate Immediately.
senator Johnson's vote and his voice
Is well are needed in the deliberations
N this vital point He will remain in
Washington until this question is de-
ided and return TO his speaking tour
fter the vote.