New-York tribune., 1919-07-02
Amendment Is Drawn Saip-
ulating Self Determina-
ton Shall Be Granted Any
Nation That Desires 1t
To Be Offered on Floor
Valera Not to Address Con-
gress, Believing 1t Would
Be Embarrassing TO Cause
Ne,o York Tribune
Vas shinotOn Bureau

WASHINGTON. July i.-An amend
ment to the peace treaty providing that
self lf-determinatlon be granted to any
nation so desiring viii be introduced
IN the Senate as soon as the peace
treaty Is submitted, it was stated to-
day The resolution, which is designed
to aid Ireland, has already been pre-
pared by a member of the Senate. To
prevent the resolution being killed in
committee it viii be offered on the
floor of the Senate with motion for
immediate consideration.
Without specifically naming any
country, the resolution is intended to
make the Irish question a part Of the
peace settlement and put it squarcly
before the Senate on its merits as a
matter Of differentiation. The
Philippines, Egypt, India, Corea and
Lithuania also are expected to figure
in the discussion.
1t is admitted by friends Of the reso-
luton that such a measure as an aid
to Ireland is sure to give prominence
to the plea for independence recently
made by mission to the United Stutes
from the PHILIPPINES.
Exposed to Cross-Fire
emily urge freedom for Ireland, it is
pointed out, without being exposed to
crosstire Oh the matter Of early Phil
llpine independence, TO which the Ad-
ministration stands strongly committed
by assurances given the PHILIPPINE mis-
sion on April 4 by both President Will
son and Secretary Baker
1t is definitely stated that, because
of the forthcoming resolution, Eamonn
de Valera. "president Of the Irish Re
public" will not attempt TO appear be-
l,,,l .,lF Z I,.,I
has been reported.
He will not make the attempt" &
Senator interested in Irish freedom
said day. because Professor de
States. Professor de Valera realizes
embarrassment and delicacy of such an
act. Because his government has not
been officially recognized by the United
States: Professor De Valera realizes
that his presence before Congress
might affect official relations between
England and America"
Egyptians Thank Borah
An example Of the interest taken in
the Scnate's stand on Ireland which
is regarded as indicative of the effect
which the coming resolution Will have
Oh small nations seeking self-determi-
nation, is cited to-day IN a cablegram
received by Senator Dorah from Saad
CATION at Paris:
"ln the name Of humanity and JUS
ticc and in the ramc of the entire
Egyptian people. whom | have the
honor to represent, thank you most
sincerely for your kind reference to
Egypt. We VINO have fought side by
side with the Allies, who have sacrificed
so heavily for what We considered the
cause OF liberty and justice, have
been denied a hearing in the peace con-
ference. contrary to the principles for
the realization Of which America had
entered the war.
Rely Upon Americans
"'The souls OF the Pharaohs have
therefore been treated as salablc prop
erty and chattels.
"The Egyptian people rely upon the
support of the freedom-loving Amcri-
can people for the realization Of the
national aspiration Of a people who
have been condemned unhcard to a
permanent servitude."