New-York tribune., 1920-01-10

st. Louis Post Dispatch
We do not indorse Mr.. Bryan's atti-
tude of unlimited comprom Sc He l.
moved in this by the bastard spirit Of
peace at any price which moved him
0 condoRe ali the crimes Of Germany
in order to keep US out of war The
issue of the treaty and the covenant is
too important to be shirked. We
agree with MIR. Bryan that the treaty
ought TO be ratified at once and tha
it would be a calamity to delay it unit.
the next election fcrces the issue be-
fore the people, but We agree with NJ
Wilson that this must be done unless
the treaty Is ratified in form accept
able to other signatory nations and il
accord with the highest standard o.
honor and fidelity to our own ideals
! and obligations as participant in the
war and in the peace covenant to end
secret selfish diplomacy and aggressive
wars. The issue must go to the people.
I There is no other way out
Philadelphia Record
This is not the Bryan wko swayed
the Baltimore convention in 1912
President on the issue of upholding
American rights contested by Germany,
and of casting our lot irrevocab.y with
the cause of humanity, and who de-
serted mis- post in the Cabinet at a
critical juncture because he cou d not
stand the test of 100 per cent Ameri-
canisn. We cannot believe that any
very large proportion Of Democrats
will elect to march under the white
| flag.
New York World
With due respect to President Will
son and to Senator Lodge, who seem
getting on each others nerves, both of
them are talking nonsense, and We y
| dangerous nonsense at such time as
this. There is no way in whic tn
differences between the President and
the Senate majority can be submitted
to referendum next fall. How are the
American people at the polls going to
dif'erentiate between rese vations
which alter the meaning of the treaty
and interpretations which do not alter
the meaning of the treaty? The Presi-
agree on that question and there is
no unanimity Of opinion on either side
Richmond (Va.) Times-Di patch
Bryan's attitude on the treaty may
be termed one of surrender TO the in
evitable, but there is sound logic in his
views. perhaps as sound as in those of
the great men with whom he din
TIE issue is clear cut between absolute
unyielding princip es an ideal not to
be surrendered to axpediency, and 7c
of national and party policy. That
issue may have to be decided one way
;or the other in the naming of the
party's candidate for the Presidency
1t will not await the polls. 1t can be
delayed no longer than convention day
Bryan may not be even a potential can
didate for the Presidential nomination
burt there is ring to his address. a
keynote quality, hint Of platform max
ing, that will lead to a conviction that
he still aspires if not to White House
occupancy at least to a resumption of
party leadership, and with public SEN
timent so nicely balanced between de-
sire to support the President in his
struggle for national and interna-
tional idea. and a with for immed ate
peace, who ut this early day can fore
tell the result?
Baltimore Sun
When the senatorial deadlock be-
comes unQuestionab unbreakable. or
when the President refuses to proclaim
treaty which has been ratified by the
Snnate then it wi be time to talk o.
referendum. In either of these
events referendum might very read
lily be desirable. But the question
should be submitted to TIE people at q
special election; it hou net be mixed
up with the Presidential campaign and
the various questions that will enter
that campaign and the election should
be held as quickly as possib after it
has been determined t at no compro-
mise is possible or the rejection by
the President of the Senate's treaty.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Judged from it's probable effects IL
party discipline, the Bryan perform:
ance is mischievous. FOR he las ,r ~ ID
hcmb into Democratic councils at 6