Arizona republican., 1919-09-23
Democratic Member from Missouri Gives Reasons for Opposing Treaty = Demonstration of Approv- al Follows -Ashurst First To Congratulate Reed
LRepuhl.can A. P. Leased Nulrsl

of nations by Senator Reed of Missiuri, a democrat who has refused to stand with his party for unreserved ratifica- tion of the peace treaty of which the league covenant is a part, the senate galleries late today started a demon stration that lad to wear itself out and then hissed violent disapproval when the cheering was condemned from the floor
 There had been no outburst like it since the treaty fight was put sharply before the senate by the foreign rela- tions committee. But there were indi- cations today soon after Senator Reed began his speech that the crowds. swarming for admittance at all doors, were in sympathy with his argument Mindful of the evidences of feeling in the galleries. Senator Cummins, presi- dent pro tenn, gave warning that while applause might be tolerated, despite senate rules, at the end of the address, 1t would not be permitted at other times. Threats to clear the galleries if repeated had no effect, and no attempt was made to enforce the long standing rule.
 Service Men Cheer Reed
 When Senator Reed, with arms lifted high. closed his speech and sat down the applause broke. followed instantly by lusty cheering from every gallery. Men in uniform joined the demonstra- tion and many women stood. waved their arms wildly and shouted with the men.
 Senator Ashurst, democrat, Arizona. sitting near Senator Reed and first to congratulate him, shouted loudly for order a moment later and the crowds. not knowing what to expect, suddenly became still But the quiet orderliness of the senate did not prevail long, for, as the spectators realized that their conduct was being condemned, a wave of hissing swept through the chamber. while gallery guards struggled manfully but unsuecessfully to subdue and eject those responsible for it.
 Ashurst Pleads in Vain
 Still speaking to the crowds, Senator Ashurst declared the fate of nations was at stake while they were attempt ing to make the senate of the United State police court, and appealed by name to Senators Lodge and Hitchcock, the party leaders, to stop it. The Ari- zona senator declared the galleries would not applaud a decision of the highest court, which had never been called upon to decide a question of such tremendous importance to the world
 The appeal was met with another volley of hissing, to which the Arizona senator replied that only snakes and geese hissed Meanwhile the chair was pounding for order and the crowds began piling out pell meil while members on the floor were swarminS around Senator Reed. Sem ator Dodge Was recognized above the hubub, which so rudely had shattered the dignity and traditions of the sen- ate and leaning on his desk and smil- ing, addressed the chair:
 Tn order to return to that serene and calm atmosphere described by the senator from Arizona, I move that we adjourn, and there was no dissent to the laughter Of ayes
 How o deal with the conduct of the people who attend the senate sessions to hear the treaty was a question of some concern to senators tonight. who discussed it formally in view of the events of the afternoon. Vice-president Marshall several days ago asked the senate if it desired the enforcement of the rule against applause. saving that if that was the wish, it would be enforced. Treaties previously have been considered in executive session but that custom was abolished so far as the pending pact is concerned. The suggestion came from many members however. that it might be necessary to close the galleries if another demon stration like that of today was at tempted
 Replies to Jones
 Senator Reed whose speech occupied the whole treaty program during the days proceedings. had been speaking nearly two hours when the first ap- plause came. This followed his reply to a question by Senator Lodge and brought the first stern warning from the presiding officer. Senator Reed. while upholding firmly the rule. ex- pressed the hope that the senate would not be tco severe on the crowds. be- cause it was their only chance he said, of expressing their opinions. After he had been interrupted re- peatedly by Senator Jones, democrat New Mexico. an advocate of the league covenant, Senator Reed, departed widely from his prepared speech and 1t was while he was talking bluntly that the spectators voiced approval with hands and feet This was par ticularly the case after he had de- clared that advocates of the league de scribed it one minute as a prize fighter strong enough to whip anything under | the worlds canvas and next as a man with paralyzed arms.
 l The principal part of the speech was an argument against the league coven ! ant. with bitter assault on the clause i giving Great Britain six votes in the | league assembly to one for the United l States. President Wilson was sharply and severely attacked by Senator Reed
 who declared he had counseled witt ! kings to transfer to them the sovereign i ty Washington had won with tho 1 sword.
 l It was o'clock when Senator Reed ! concluded his address and the origina 1 plan to proceed with formal reading ! Of the treaty was abandoned. There
 was some uncertainty as to how far tht
 reading might proceed tomorrow, as | | was intimated that Senator Johnson republican, California, who will return 1 to his seat then. after his speaking | tour. might ask that the senate turr
 back ir the covenant to article three
 and take up his amendment, whicf would equalize the British and Amer.
 ican voting power in the league. II