Evening journal., 1919-09-10
GREAT BuRpENs-No BENEFITS.

ST~ recent address of Senator Philander
L The treaty Of peace carefully prepared and
compete discussion Of the treaty and should be read by
every person Interested most Americans are
II is too lengthy 10 permit OF adequate summary
within ie space newspaper devote TO IT, Its scope
is somevh4; indicated by the concluding paragraphs, in
which senator knox said
"t indeed hard and cruel peace that this treaty
stipulates have objections TO its being but
see reason why who do not parlake in It's spois
should become parties 10 It's harshness and cruelty see
why should be parties TO imposing upon
Germany treaty whose terms ncgoalors say, she
VII not be able to meet; treaty that robs our ancient
friend China in way dsapproved by negotlators;
treaty HAT lays the foundation fos centuries OF blood
letting. into which should not be drawn; treaty That
contrary TO judgment fails 90 nx the amount ot
indemnity TO be paid leaving that vast question to the
whim Of majority Of a commission reparaons;
treaty predcaed upon the assertion that stricken and
helpless world requires counsel and support but
leaves 10 the benencaries The decision 10 The measure
and character Of the benefactons they to receives
treaty that with ominous words presages our involvement
the eruptons OF suppressed volcanic world conditions;
a treaty that would require TO underwrite all the re-
giona understandings between nations recognized by the
league most Of which are based upon oppression Of
weaker nations many OF which are yet secret and
undsclosed when disclosed might drive US TO acts of
injustice similar TO that in which the President felt him
self compelled to acquiesce in the case Of shanung
"The mind stands appalled, and refuses to grasp The
infinite possibilities which arise from the ramncalipns
of the obligations asked 10 Looking at
the treaty whole is it 90 be wondered at that we are
asked guarantee by and our resources the
territorial status which it creates?
'The treaty it stands cannot be enforced This is
admitted by proponents. The treaty stands T.
but a harbinger Of other and greater THIS beins
true the question must come Why this treaty 30
drawn the vanqused compelled to sign Il? 1t may
be when get all The documents this will appear And
yet in spite Of a these great duties and obligations we
assume future in spite OF great contribution
in men and resources The successful fruon Of the
great joint enterprise entered . seems TO be proposed
that we are TO waive an participation IN The benefits Of
this treaty and that are add further 10 e general
burdens Of The people by ourselves compensating our
cizens who have suffered losses in this war.
"The weight Of the task resting upon us is not light
but the people demand that fully perform IT, IN ao-t
cordauce with our duty We can in this matter
take the ipso dXil Of no man.
Nothing in all history sir has called for clearer
perception Of present and future keener or juser
understanding Institutions clearer vision Of
the mighty mission OF our great Nation in the world, or
he dedication Of a purer and loer patriotism than The
consideration of this treaty.
Unless sir shall have the guidance Of The Infinite
wisdom we shall fail in our duty, and wreckins our
beloved country The odium of its reasonable be-
IrayaL" applause in the galleries.