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either branch OF Congress. however
appeared 10 be anxious to take the inl-
tlativo In such move. 1t was con-
sldered likely discussion might break
out II tho President sends 10 tho Sem
ate his nomination OF successor to
Lansing. while interest Is stll as keen
as It appeared today.
Frank L. Polk. undersecretary OF
State, took up the work Of acting sec
retary. He was considered a likely can
dldate for LanslDss Office but 4! was
believed probable Wilson would not
send the nomination 10 the Senate for
several weeks unless he welcomes open
discussion Of the whole situation on the
floor Of Congress.
10 was learned today from an author
ltatlve source that the III feeling be-
tween Wilson and Lansing began while
they were In Paris. When Wilson came
back TO Washington the flrst time he
left Lansing 10 carry on the work OF
negotiating peace. Upon Wilson's re-
turn to Paris, II was learned he dis
agreed with many OF the proceedings
which had been participated IN by
Lansing as well as by Colonel House.
But he left Lansing In Paris again when
he returned to America after the Ger
man treaty was signed. Later, however,
he recalled him and sent Polk to Paris
to take his place.
The hostility between Wilson and
Lansing neared the breakdown. it was
authoritatively learned, while the Presi-
dent was on his tour OF the country,
speaking In behalf OF treaty ratification
last September While the President
was on that journey William C. Bullitt,
a member Of the American peace COM
mission. testifying before the Senate
foreign relations concerning the peace
negotiations and his mission 10 Russia
made the following statement:
That just before he left Paris for the
United States, Lansing in conversation
with him said In effect that neither the
Senate nor the American people would
approve the treaty II he knew what
Il "let them in for"
Lansing has never categorically de-
MED making such a statement to Bull I
lit.
Lansing himself was questioned by
the committee regarding the letter in !
which General Bliss and Henry White
TO President Wilson against
the Shantung decision. He said he did
not regard the letter as a protest but
declined TO give the committee It's con-
tents.
After this Bullitt testimony, when
Wilson returned TO Washington, i'll, I
he did not see Lansing and although
he saw other cabinet members during
his couvalescence. Lansing never was
received. 70 was learned. This condl-.
ton prevailed even during the Mexi-
can crisis which arose over imprison-
ment OF American Consul Jenkins.
II was stated that, being unable TO
consult the President Lansing went
ahead and formulated his own Next
can policy.
Then followed the diplomatic cor
between Lansing and the |
foreign ofilce. which steadily .
became more sarcastic lp belief OF i
many observers. until Wilson stepped
nlo the situation. Even then, Il was
earned. he did not receive The Secre-
ary Of State. This episode hastened
he final clash between Wilson and {
II am not going TO discuss the Lans-
ng-Wilson controversy. Draw any in
erences you please Secretary Tu-
nuty said at the White House today.
Il was stated at the White House that ]
10 further cabinet designations are ex-
'ected as the result OF participation OF
departmental heads in the cabinet meet
ng, which Wilson declared were held
Without his knowledge.
10 was learned at the White House ,
hat there will be no more cabinet q
meetings until the President himself d
alls one and presides over it. Tu- :
lulty said the President was rapidly I
aiming strength and that 1t was prob d
bic he would call such a cabinet meet y
lg for the latter part Of next week. Z
his will be the FIRST time the Presi- ,
ent has appeared at a cabinet meeting
ince before he went on his speaking 4
our last September. Q
President Wilson's attitude toward !
.ansing was characterized by Repre- :
Steven G. Porter, chairman OF 1
he House foreign affair committee, as
eing almost harsh"
1t is a novel Interpretation Of the
by the President that when
,vo or more members OF the cabinet
leet and discuss inter departmental
matters, that they violate the constitu-
Ion,' Porter declared
Difference over the peace treaty and |
olicies with regard TO Mexico, Porter
eclared he believed were the only
aoeons