Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1919-06-17
WILSON REFUSES
TREATY; WILL GO
| TO PEOPLE ON IT
Republican SenatorsPlan
for Speakers to Trail
Him in Rebuttal.
|ATTLE REOPENs TODAY
UPON KNOX RESOLUTION

Washington, June 16.-Presi-
ent Wilson, facing a divided
enate, has decided to carry his
light for ratification of the
eague Of nations covenant di-
ectly to the people in a country
vide speaking tour. He expects
D begin the trip as soon as he
eturns from Paris.
The presidents decision was
evealed, today, coincident with
eceipt of a message in which he
ecllned to give the senate, in
dvance, information of the Of
icial text of the treaty.
Neither development caused great sur
rise, but each served to emphasize the
residents position and to provide fur
Ter subject matter for the debate which
egins tomorrow on Senator knox's
esolution to put the senate on record
gainst accepting the league covenant
ong with the peace treaty.
West Claims Mass Attention.
A tentative itinerary for the speaking
lip has been completed by Secretary
umulty, but it will not be made pub
c until Mr.. WILSON, has approved it.
is expected that the tour will carry
i'm into the far West. 1t was said
probably would devote most atten-
on to western states where league op-
psition has gained the greatest head
ay.
The date the trip is to begin still
Hnges on developments at Versailles.
Mt as nearly as officials can predict,
(r. Wilson will reach Washington about
nly 4, will lay the treaty formally be-
br the senate. and then, possibly, on
Independence day will begin swing
Found the circle that will eclipse in ex-
Pnt and in spirit all his previous direct
bpeal to the people.
Opposition Will Trail Him.
There have been suggestions that while
is making the tour, the senate might
forced into recess and senator's op-
bsng ratification sent to the country to
hswer him, but it was said at the capi-
u there was little likelihood of such
course. 1t is regarded as certain.
Pwever. that opposition speakers will
How the spresident's special train thru
le doubtful states.
Opposition senators generally declined,
Pday, to comment on the executives
an of campaign. The message de-
ining to send the treaty text was also
Fccived in silence when it was read to
Re senate. but Senator Johnson, re-
iblican. Of California, who introduced
le resolution making the request, is
kpected to make the presidents action
lie subject of senate speech within a
w days
Declines to Communicate Treaty.
Notification of the presidents decision
withhold the treaty text was sent
lru the State department
In a letter to the senate. Frank r.
ok, acting secretary of state, said
had been instructed by the president
say that "he fthe presidentl feels
at it would not be in the public in
rest to communicate officially to the
nate the text, which is provisional
I'D not definite
The new chapter Of the fight to be
fitten around the Knox resolution o.
lpied leaders most Of the day. while
e senate was working on appropria-
ons.
Senator Knox was uncertain, tonight. |
|hether ne would attempt to bring the |
solution technically before the senate
|morrow. but he expects to speak in its |
|yor, regardless of the parliamentary sit /
ition.
Lauds Walsh of Montana.
The opposition will be opened by Sen /
|or McCumber, republican. of North /
akota. and in the debate that will fol- /
w, scores Of members epect to par
ripate. The discussion seems certain
- last for many days.
The president today cabled his ap-
eciation of recent addresses of Sena-
rs Walsh. Of Montana, and Robinson,
Arkansas, supporting the league Of
tions. His message, sent to Secretary
lmulty said:
please say to Senators Walsh. of
pntana, and Robinson, Of Arkansas,
bw much I appreciate their recent
eeches and how firmly | believe that
ey have rendered the country great
rvice in supporting the policies which
absolutely necessary to give the
hited States its proper standing and
Fiuence in the world"
FRENCH MINERS STRIKE
Paris. June 16.--The strike called BY
Federation Of Miners went into ef-
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