The sun., 1919-09-13


men who are opposing the treaty. II
you want to keep your boys at home
and do not want them sent out to fight
again demand the ratification of an UNI
qualified treaty. We must redeem our
promises to the world or be of all men
the most discredited. never could look
another mother In the face II 1 didn't
go TO the country TO get the treaty
adopted without publications And / am
not In the least uneasy about the result
II I were putting the issue on the lowest
conceivable basis. the money we would
make. would say, ratify.'' a.+s u#>
The President maintained that the
league was not league of arms but a
league OF arbitration, sure to work be-
cause men would not tight whenever
they had chance to talk things over,
and the league insured nine months to
cool on In. He contended that In coming
back with the covenant he had fulfilled
the mandate OF Congress as expressed
In the naval appropriation bill, ''and
now they don't like what they have got"
he said.
He then uttered his opposition to any
sort OF reservation whatever, stating that
reservations were merely bubbles over
the meanings of words and would force
our humiliation, make US go hat In hand
I'VE are at turning point In The
fortunes of the world"
Returning to Rathdrum, the President
shook hands with several hundred of
mountain folk who were gathered at the
station, and then invited Gov. Davis and
Mrs. Davis to accompany him and Mrs
Wilson to Spokane. where the Preslden-
tial special arrived at p. M.
Welcomed by 1s Mayors.
Spokane received the President hand
somely, turning probably half of her
100000 people into the streets to view
the procession Of motor cars. The receu-
ton committee consisted 'of thirteen
Mayors of eastern Washington cities
Every one of these FASTENED to go on
record at stating that the reception was
distinctly in honor of the President OF
all the people apd was no reflection OF
the sentiment for the League of Nations.
As the thirteen Mayors expressed the
sentiment of this State, II Is that the
treaty be put through as quickly as Dos
sible, but that 1t must not be adopted
In Its present form. The people, ire
spective of party, have declared In this
State for amendments OF for textual
reservations and they are firm In that
stand The Mayors believe that a
referendum in this State would demand
strong reservations by a majority OF
100000.
In the armory in Spokane. Mr.. Wilson
began his speech before 1000 persons
with a defence OF "the heart of the
treaty, Article X" without which. he
said, it was not workable. He then said
that not one OF the qualifications which
have been suggested are justified by the
language of tho instrument. The coun-
try need not,be afraid OF withdrawal. he
said, unless the people were afraid OF
the opinion of mankind or wanted to
wrong some other nation
1--WE can withdraw when we please"
said Mr.. Wilson. that is what the in
strument says In effect. I am not
afraid to go before the Jury of man
kind"
He maintained that the council of the
league could only advise" and that the
powers of Congress and the sovereignty
of the United States was not in the least
affected.
''I have not heard one of these gentle
men suggest anything better. In fact
have not heard them suggest anything"
he said. II want to say again and again,
Put up or shut up
"rhere is an element In this discus
sion which ought not be in It, an ele-
ment OF personal bitterness. One would
tnlIlk TINS covenant MAD peen written by
man named Wilson. l wish I had, but
I got the idea twentv wears ago and ~
came from Renublican leaders baar
men say. Il am RenubIIcan hut 7 am
for the League ~ Nations, WV, the
but? NV nresenS noint 10 n d,sassoci
ate the League of Nations from. the nres-
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