Evening journal., 1919-07-09
PRESIDENT BEFORE
SENATE TOMORROW
With THE TREATY
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time carrying their fight to the coun-
try was indicated by the fact that SEN
ator Johnson is already campaigning In
New England in opposition TO the
league denOuncing IL as a war trust"
President Wilson did not reach the
White House until midnight. Many i'm
portsnt bills were on his desk await
ing signature this morning; the room
where he meets his cabinet had been
made ready for the expected calling
together OF his advisers and scores OF
persons had made applications for ap-
pointments TO see him.
The President was expected TO do
some OF the most strenuous work OF
his career in order 10 dispose OF the
mass OF legislative business confront
ing him so q timely start may be made
on his tour OF the country appealing
for the support OF the people in his
hight for ratification OF the peace.
Wilson arrived In Washington short
~ before midnight and In spite OF the
lateness OF the hour was given an
ovation. Thousands packed Union sta
tlon and the route 20 the White House.
This delightful welcome has taken
me entirely by surprise" the Presi-
dent said. 1T makes me very CRATE
ful TO you ALL"
Every member Of both parties in
The Senate today received telegraphed
orders TO be here Thursday prepared to
stay on the Job until The treaty Is On
lshed.
with few exceptions Senators will be
here and those who are absent will
have suitable pairs arranged so that
their absence will not affect the result
OF any test vote on the treaty or the
league covenant. party heads said.
Administration Senators hoped 10 ar
range conferences today at the White
House with President Wilson TO report
30 him before he delivers his speech
the exact situation as IL appears TO !
them.
Were the President 60 get the frankly |
expressed Views Of some OF his party 1
colleagues In the Senate he would find |
the opinions of the leaders hard TO rec
oncile. While Senator Hitchcock de-
clared confidently today that the sltua-
tlon regarding the league was more
favorable, other Democrats said that
President Wilson has the fight OF his
life ahead TO bring the Senate into line.
Democratic leaders eagcrness TO ac-
quaint their executive with their views
vas stated TO be due 10 a desire on their
)art 10 see him take a sledge hammer
o MS opponents in his opening speech.
omorrOw.
League advocates said today they will
lrge the President to talk brass tacks"
10Th to the Senate and the country.
The President Will start his tour Of
no United States In about two weeks
Ihe trip will include visit 10 the Pa
'iilc coast, where he expects to review
ne newly formed Pacific fleet, accord
ng to present plans.
The President will keep himself con
inually and really accessible to any
senate committees which may wish TO
confer with him and Will be ready at
III times TO furnish them any informa-
ion they may demand, it was learned.
Opponents OF the league OF nations1
lave hinted they might ask the prcsl-
lent 10 appear before the foreign re-
ations committee to explain the peace
reaty and TO be questloned.)
The President expected TO confer
With several Senators today with regard
o the treaty and the league. Z
II was learned That ne plans 20 keep !
4 close touch with the foreign rela-
ons committee during the discussion /
the treaty which will probably com Z
ence after nc presents the document v
} the Senate for ratification tOmor- n
wv at 1915 p. m. The document goes $
the committee first. u
The Mexican situation, it is believed, b
I'll be one OF the first problems to be
He'd 10 Wilson's attention. p
a report may be made by the state u
apartment on recent events in Mexico II
Id on the status OF legislation in that a
untry affecting concessions Of Ameri- II
N oil and other interests. L
The two weeks before starting the q
ur will be very busy for the Presi- n
mt as mass OF work is awaiting his b
tentlon. 81
This fortnight viii also give him o.
lance to see what direction the assault
the league OF nations opponents in al
e Senate will take. and give him op- q
'rtunity to compose speeches to on p
Q their efforts. u
The itinerary Will be announced in c.
few days.