The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-07
WILSON
MESSAGE
FINISHED
Written on Board Ship by
President Himself on His
Own Typewriting
Machine.
EXPLAIN PEACE PACT
Does Not Attempt to Explain Details
Which viii be Left to Depart
EXPLAIN PEACE PACT
[By Lowell Me1lett, United Press
Gta ff C0rrasnondenf

[By Lowell Me1lett, United Press
Staff Correspondent
ABOARD U. S. S. GBORGE WASH
INGTON, July 6.-(By wireless to the
United Press)-President Wilson's
message to congress was practically
completed today. Primarily. 1t is ex'
pected to be a report to congress on
what had been done in Paris, together
with a broad analysis Of the work OF
conclusion Of the peace.
The president probably will explain
the guarantees of permanent peace as
we'll as the manner In which continued
blockade insures the terms imposed.
The message will outline economic
factors necessary for business men to
consider. The president Is not expect
ed to attempt detailed explanations,
leaving those to departmental repre-
sentatiyes.
Observing his usual custom tho
president has written the message on
his own typewriter.
The George Washington ploughed
through heat haze Sunday which
made only the upper deck endrable.
Miss Margaret Wilson entertained
returning troops this evening with
song recital on the lower deck, the
soldiers singing the choruses. Presi-
dent and Mrs Wilson spcnt a part OF
the afternoon visiting the wounded IN
the ships hospital
Washington Llvens Up.
[By L. C. Martin, United Press Stan
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July After a
Fourth of July lull. Washington be-
gan to liven up today, with return
of many congressman for resumption
Of work tomorrow and the making
of final preparations for President
Wilson'S arrival tomorrow night.
Congress is about to plunge into
what is expected to be one Of the
most strenuous summer sessions ever
known. -,
In the house, vets and drys viii
clash in sharp but probably short
struggle over prohibition enforcement
legislation. In the senate the nrst
half of the week will see sk1rmish1ng
preliminary to the battle which be-
gins Thursday with presentation OF
the peace treaty and league OF
nations covenant by President Will
son.
The greatest activity was display
ed today by league advocates ana
opponents alike. Senator Roblnson
and Senator Fletcher. democrats, de-
clared attacks on the league mis-
guided. Robinson said American
sovereignty is not threatened IN any
way, Fletcher declared the covenant
should be adopted unamended.
Article ten in particular should not
he eliminated, he said, as that would
leave the coveannt lifeless.
Senator Borah called the proposed
defense treaty with France the pre-
mature obituary of the league
The French treaty, Borah said, Is
treaty for war; it will prevent dis
armament: it conflicts with Presi-
dent Wilson's denunciation of
"special alliances within the league;'
# will lead to other special alliances
by other nations.
"The real explanation of this treaty
is that Clemenceau demanded the
alliance for his support of the league,
and we traded with him." Borah
said.
Speaks to Senate Thursday.
WASHINGTON, July President
Wilson will present the league of
nations covenant and the peace
treaty to an open session of the
senate alone at 1925 p. m. Thurs
day. it was announced today at the
white house. There has been some
talk of him addressing a joint ses-
sion of house and senate, but this
will not be done The senate and
NOT the house has power to ratify
the treaty.
1t is not believed the president
will attend the Methodist convention
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