The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-10-01
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WASHINGTON, D. Ec., oct. 1.-As-
ieftlng tdat be wanted to go on rec
I'D IS saying that the peace treaty Is
not perfect and IS possibly open to
many improvements" Governor Corn
seil, ofisWest Virginia, has sent du-
blic te telegram to Senators Suther-
and and Elltins. TO defeat or amend
he wired, ITO such an extent as to
aecessitate reopening negotiations
would under the present disturbed In
iustrial and social conditions be not
bnly mistake but constitute mem
ice 10 the future. peace and prosperity
BIZ this country" He added: III 1t is
Unsatisfactory or II we are outvoted
I'VE can Withdraw
While holding Difference for Gov
srnor Cornwell's opinion, the two West
Virginia Senators have written letters
10 him disagreeing with his views, 1t
Is said. They feel certain in their own
minds that they are right in holding
put for changes to meet the general
CRITICISMS Of the document, one con-
templated reservation aiming to make
I II SO the United States can honorably
WITHDRAW from the League If" to
duote Governor Cornwell's own words,
siit is unsatisfactory or1if we are out
votedg AS the covenant stands, in
THE view Of those who oppose ratifica-
4 ton without reservation, an honorable
Withdrawal could not be accomplish
ed.
The two Senator's, it is understood
along with those who are standing with
them for reservations, hold that 1t is
their first duty to put on reservations
to make the United. States safe, They
point to the fact that there is no de-
lay in passing the treaty so far as this
Senate is concerned, and place blame
for any delay that may exist on the
President who, they state, has been
.advised by his own supporters that his
I: Incorporating attitude is the only
thing in the way of prompt ratifica-
ton. The idea that Gov. Cornwell adj
:yances of joining and then amending
Is one of the principal features of the
controversy. 1t is also the view of the
Senators that the argument of Gov.
sCornwell is but a repetition of one Of
1.-THE arguments made by the President
on his recent speaking trip, and
promptly met by his opponents, most
forcefully by Senator Reed, Of Mis-
souri,, Democratic Senator whose OPP
position to the covenant and treaty as
1T stands now has been conspicuous for
brilliancy and a statesmanlike stand
ard of ability.
That Gov. Cornwell by advocating
the passage of thing that he admits
is imperfect because Of fear of theatS
against domestic peace and order, and
{! in the hope that it be improved" la
ter, or the United States can withdraw
,if it finds it has hastily signed up to
bad bargain, represents in his views
only minority of public sentiment in
West Virginia, and a comparatively
small minority at that, is also said to
be the opinion of Senators Sutherland
land Elkins. They are firmly con-
WINGED that the sentiment in West
Virginia is overwhelming and predon-
derating against the ratification as It
!. stands without amendment or reserva-
4 ton, They are positive Of this.
This opinion is predicated upon hun
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ceived, and not only that but upon a
careful investigation that has been
systematically made for them in each
county of the state. This survey was
undertaken in a most systematic way
a month ago, and almost all of the
counties have reported. Following,
for example, is one of the last reports
In. 1t deals with public sentiment in
Marshall county on the question. The
report is signed by Charles Howard
and G. L. King, and was received by
Senator Elkins today.
although we are in touch with
only very minute mart of the people
Z of even this state" their report says,
mo doubt the following conditions as
! outlined will assist you in forming all
/ opinion of the state of mind of the peo
/, pie you represent.
: 1--WE have made it point to question
with all fairness, regardless Of party,
!, every person that we could get in
Nouch with in this section regarding,
( pfincipally, the League of Nations,
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