Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-24

come for It's world recognition. the
time has also come for It's definition
and believe the language used cor
rccty states what we have a right to
claim it TO he and all that we have the
right to claim ii TO be-
These interpretations. ii seems to
me- reasonably answer all the reason
able or sincere criticisms made against
inc icaSue except as they are met by
the single reservation as to Article y.
which is suggested at the close. Mr.
Article ~ be limited to five years. In
nuenced by some direct Information
that have rs TO tho attitude OF France
In respect to Article y. am confident
that tho period of five years is not
long enough for this Sterilization. and
does not offcr the security which
or by supplemental treaty. | think.
therefore. that the cautionary influ-
ence or the league would he greatly
riod from five 10 ten years.
The nations OF the league can he
sure tina; should the league work we'll,
notice an continue 10 bear its part OF
the worlds burden in securing the
benefits of the league: If those bene
fits are apparent after ten years
Sincerely yours.
"WlLLlAM II. TAFT"
Text of Second Letter.
'My Dear Will: Referring 10 your
telephone TO me this Sunday morning.
understand you y agree with me that
It would DC unwisC at this time to
bring my suggestions to the attention
o: Mr.; Roo. Senator Lodge or the
Republicans 'ahSeG In general oppo-
s!tion TO the ratification of the league
without reservations. What l fear is
that If these reservations come to the
knowledge TO such opponents of the
league. their authorship will at once
prompt opposition to them.
Il understood YOU to say that at "a
the public that | approved these inter
pretations and reservation as a proper
basis OF compromise. might be useful
in securing the acQuescence Of some
Republicans and the needed support OF
the Democrats
II am ready at any time. when it is
STA tmcnt. but | don't wish to make II
when IL Will merely create confusion
worse contounded have opened
communication on the subject with
may defeat radical reservations in the
nature of amendments likely TO come
from the majority in the Foreign Re-
dattons have TO be voted for by Borah
IN order TO bring them out of commit
tee, If. as ! hope, McCumber. will vote
which hope may be accomplished by
forty-hv Democratic votes with three
Republicans against them, then the
deadlock will be on.
Not Enough to Ratify rreaty.
The Democrats and three Renuh-
licans can defeat amendments hnt
they cannot ratiry the treaty. Sixteen
M Republicans are needed. We may
DC sure There are that number of Re-
puoiicans who are friendly TO the
leasue of nations and are anxious To
ratliN the treaty and relieve the Re
hf cn,iHa party from the burden of de
me democrats who favor the treaty
" VII pc anxious TO have ratification.
IL 10. without reservations. then with
effect. os us
IL Is at such time, I conceive. when
m nueEeS So" So Of the character have
therefore. is that YOU would better
kscp our correspondence confdentisi
T Thsp Inc ,,, issue is thus clearly drawn.
useful with the Democrats. hec "a oe
..heE know ] am In favor OF ratifca
oio" 81 me treaty without reservation
STAND rd"e wi,r ,h II possible. and thus
rave no desire to appear as the a,,tho-
u,ii eon'psomise, and l am entirely
r, '.athe ana anxious to suppress my
a satisia ctory ratification Of tho trantI.
ohiE wish 10 help where and wbcn
c cam.s ahh l wish to avoid injury to the
that vii compete self-effa cment, If
am glad to know from, 49,,
Sou approve the compromise | haHs
k ses Ys.eq the and that you believe in
,a'er time when ii may be useful -
S nciso l feel that it would pcrhsps b bo
WISER not to consult MIR Root ~ iii
"mn aGIhnalmiy not Mr.. Lodge and his his.
htIauons Committee, until The s Gts"
d ION more fully DEVELOPS and ieeme.
ar. more clearly drawn. issues
am sending Il copy of ,b;s ,..
10 Mr- Hillcs. with the hone ~, ,etter
an nmn ne may confer in furtheran,.. 10y ~.
se SCI" y%tmmon object. which is that OF
irecinS of the Rcpublicap ~,
IN, ,ha pnrnen Of defeating the treaty. a and
n ons removal of its issues from ,ha n ana
AS always. sincerely yo,,r.
wv. II. TAFT"
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