Arizona republican., 1919-10-06
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-With dis position of the peace treaty expected by November 1, congressional leaders are discussing prospects of closing the extraordinary session which began May l9, to have a months rest before the regular December session begins. Pressure is planned this week in the senate to dispose of treaty amend ments. That relating to Shantung is to be taken up tomorrow with a vote expected in a few days.
 Amendments by Senators Johnson. California, and Moses, New Hamp- shire, republicans. 10 equalize votes of the United States and Great Britain in the league of nations assembly are to follow. Leaders hope that by the mid - dle of next week all amendments will he disposed Of. Reservations then will bc considered.
 May Cause Delay
 President Wilson's illness may have an effect on the treaty situation. It is not expected 10 cause any substan- tial delay in considering the pact while the amendments are before the senate, but when reservations are reached the presidents counsel is deemed highly necessary. as democratic lead
 
 cuss with him what reservations would be acceptable.
 Debate on other treaty controversies will continue while the Shantung amendment is under consideration. Tomorrow Senator McCumber. repub lican, North Dakota, is to speak in opposition to the Johnson amendment Republican Leader Lodge and Senator Norris. republican. Nebraska, are ex- pected to be the principal speakers in support Of the Shantung amendment
 Three important bils-for enforcing prohibition. restoring pre-war rate making authority of the interstate commerce commission and to penalize hoarding and profiteering-are in po- sition for final enactment this week.
 The prohibition enforcement confer ence agreement will be presented to the senate tomorrow. It has been sug- gested. however that transmission of the bills 10 the president be deferred until his condition improves. In this connection. the possibility of veto of the Interstate commerce commission rate making bill is being discussed.
 Rail Legislation in Doubt
 General railroad legislation still is in doubt Both senate and house inter- state commerce committees are to con tinue working on the bills this week l, and Chairman Cummins of the senate committee hopes to report out a meas ure late this week or early next. He hopes that the bill can be enacted al this session, but the republican lead CTS believe railroad legislation will be deferred until the December session With legislation pending. they do moi believe the president would follow his announced plan of returning the rail roads to private operation January l.
 Industrial problems promise to re- ceive much attention in congress this week. Developments of the labor con ference opening tomorrow are to b, followed closely and the senate com. mittee Investigating the steel strike to visit the Pittsburgh district thi' week. Chairman Kenyon hopes tt conclude the inquiry by Saturday anC will make a prompt report to the sen ate.
 Investigation of Mexican affairs vii be resumed tomorrow by the senat. foreign relations subcommittee, anC the senate naval committee will mee Tuesday to consider permanent rank' of admiral for Rear Admirals Sims anC Benson.