Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-10-06
PEACE TREATY To
Be GOTTEN RID Of
BY NOVEMBER / IF
PLANS CO OTHR0UGH
Congress Hopes to Dispose of.
the Pact By That Time So.
As to Take a Recess Before
Regular Session Begins,
SHANTUNG AMENDMENT
IS TO COME UP TODAY
Presidents Illness, However,
May Cause Some Delay
When Reservations Are
Reached,

Washington, Oct. with DISPOSE
ton of the peace treaty expected by
November J., congressional leaders are
discussing prospects of closing the eN-
traordinary session. which began May
49, to have a months rest before the
regular December session begins
Pressure is planned this week in
the senate TO dispose of treaty amend
ments. That relating to Shantung is
to be taken up tomorrow with a vote
expected in Il few days. Amendments
by Senators Johnson, California, and
Moses, New Hampshire, republicans, to
equalze votes of the United States and
Great Britain in the league of nations
assembly are to follow Leaders hope
that by the middle of next week ALI
amendments win be disposed of. Res
ervations then will be considered.
President Wilson's illness may have
an effect on the treaty situation, 1t is
not expected to cause any substantial
delay in considering the pact while
the amendments are before the senate,
hut when reservations are reached the
presidents counsel is deemed highly
necessary, as democratic leaders have
not had opportunity to discuss with
him what reservations would be ac-
ceptable.
To Oppose johnson Amendment.
Debate ON the treaty controversies
will continue while the Shantung
amendment is under consideration.
Tomorrow Senator McCumber, repuh-
hcan, of North Dakota. is to speak in
opposition to the Johnson amendment.
Republican Leader Lodge and Senator
Norris, republican, OF Nebraska, are
expected to be the principal speakers
in support of the Shantung amend
ment.
Three important bills-for enforc-
ing prohibition, restoring pre- e-war rate
making authority OF the Interstate
Commerce commission, and to penal
ize profiteering and hoarding-are in
position for final enactment this week.
The prohibition enforcement con-
ference agreement will be presented to
the senate tomorrow. 1t has been sug-
gested, however, that transmission OF
the bills to the president be deferred
until his condition improves. In this
connection, the possibility of the veto
of the Interstate Commerce commits
sion rate-making bill is being dis
cussed.
Railroad Legislation I'm Doubt.
General railroad legislation still is in
doubt BOth senate ana mousse inter-
state commerce committees are to
continue working on the bills this week
and Chairman Cummins, of the senate
committee. hopes to report out meas
ure late this week or early next lie
hopes that the bill can be enacted at
this session, but other republican lead
ers believe railroad legislation will be
deferred until the December session,
With legislation pending, they do not
believe the president would follow, his
announced plan of returning the rail-
roads to private operation January |.
Industrial problems promise to re-
ceive much attention in congress this
week. Developments of the labor con-
ference opening tomorrow are to be
followed closely and the senate COM
mission investigating the steel strike
plans to visit the Pittsburgh district
this week.
Chairman Kenyon hopes to conclude
the inquiry by Saturday and will make
a prompt report to the senate.
Investigation of Mexican affairs vii
be resumed tomorrow the senate for
eign relations subcommittee and the
aenate naval committee will meet
Tuesday to consider permanent rank
for Rear Admirals Sims and Benson