The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-07-25
TAFT WRITES LETTERS REGARDING TREATY

WASHINGTON. July 24-(P (P)-In two letters written Chairman Hayes of the republican national committee ex-Ircsdent William Howard Taft outlines program ot interpretations be made Of the peace treaty and league o nations These interpretations rendered with the view that they accepted and included in the ratification ot the and order insure the support o those republic who favorable league idea but who are opposed to the league they interpret It. These let ers is bceved will show those republicans who to conviction that there than way of interpret ing the provisions of the covenant
 Copies of these letters in the hands Of some republican senators. Besides writing Chairman Hayes Mr. Ta also addressed communications number of publican and democratic senator's suggesting certain mental reservations which should be made concerning the treaty Among those receiving a personal letter from the cN- President is Senator Hitchcock, democrat of Nebraska
 In his communications Mr. Taft suggests the following interpretations Covering the right ot separate nations to withdraw from the league when they become dissatisfied with the uion limiting the representations of domnions and cooncs asserting the erogave of congress to declare war under the provisions of article and confirming national power terminate obligations under article at the end of years time
 In his second letter the republican national chairmar ex-residen ait severely criticized President Wilson for what he alleges his partisan during the and peace negotiations
 RtSOL LUTION PRESENTED
 WASHINGTON, July 24.-( -(H)-A resolution of ered in the today by Henry Cabot Lodge which asks
  on special treaty by which America agrees aid France in the of uncaled for attack by Germany The immediate consideration of this resolution fully blocked by Senator Robinson of Arkansas, he Contendng that the should first settle the fight the Ger treaty before taking other peace negotiations upon its hands,
 LANSING CONFERS WITH PRESIDENT
 WASHINGTON, July 24-(P)-Robcrt Lansng retary of who has just returned here after extended visit in Paris held long conference with the President this morning. presumably upon pertaining the peace congress at Versailles.
 Three announced this morning that they would deliver speeches today the German peace treaty. touching mainly that portion which includes the league of nations covenant
 WANT ISLANDS UNDER LEAGUE
 PARIS, July 24.-QP)-In report rendered today the Baltic commission of the peace conference recommends that the Aaland islands, lying between Sweden and Finland in the mouth of the Gulf of otia be ne1tralzed under guar from the league of nations. These islands controlled by the government of Finland but there is much dispute which of the countries Sweden and Finland they rig1tully belong.
 GERMAN PREMIER FAVORS LEAGUE
 WEINlAR, July 24-H H)-Addressing the national as enby today Premier Bauer stated that he strongly in favor of the league of nations and is convinced that be- nooves Germany conduct herself in such be- full member of that society," In his speech he said We shall need to work hard and abor all hos of revenge We national life and tho in such that they will be in accord with the league of nations idea
 He stated that the government intended draft laws which would regulate workers and economic councils that these may be conducted in manner He stated that the government policy is of socazaton and will always work for the beerment of the people, The premier declared that the does not intend allow the superfluo importation of liquor and will keep watchfu eye on the briety of the nation.
 MANY NhTIVEC was read today in the house of com