The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-10-05

reach every corner OF the country and
make his position clear on leading
issues outside the league of nations.
For on this question it is believed
that the presidents stand is sufficient
ly we'll known not to need repetition,
especially when the flag which he has
raised is being carried from coast to
coast by Gov. James M. Cox, the
Democratic presidential nominee, and
by Franklin D. Roosevelt, the vice
presidential candidate.
The Canal Tolls Act
1t is understood that in the state
ments which he is expected to issue
the president will devote particular
attention to the attempted refutation
of campaign charges made by Senator
Warren G. Harding and his leading
supporters in the Republican sanhe-
drin. he president, it is said, will
answer allegations of maladministra-
ton and seek to absolve the Demo-
cratic party from the charge of fol-
lowing policies detrimental to the ma
tional business interest.
In a recent speech Senator Harding
has attempted to blame the president
for the repeal of the Panama Canal
tolls. Act which. while in operation,
permitted the free passage of Ameri-
can ships through the canal. The
president, it is understood, will point
out that leading Republicans. includ-
ing eSnator Henry Cabot Lodge of
Massachusetts, and Elihu Root Of New
York, supported the position that the
| act violated the Clayton-Bulwer
! Treaty. 1t is expected that President
Wilson in one of his first statements
will seek to show that he and Repub-
lican leaders of standing and prestige
were at one on the policy which SEN
ator HARDING is said to be attempting
| to lay at the door of the Administra-
ton.
Joseph P. Tumulty. secretary to the
president. has issued statement
which. while it does not claim presi-
dental sanction, is nevertheless be-
lieved to reflect the presidents views.
Mr.. umulty resorted to the Congress
sional Record to show what part the
leading Republicans had taken on the
issue now raised by Senator Harding.
Tumulty Statement
The statement from Mr.. Tumulty,
which sought to refresh Republican
memories, is in part as follows:
Evidently Senator Harding has for
gotten that the leading spokesman on
the floor of the senate, in support of
the presidents position in the Panama
tolls controversy, we're Senator Root
of New York, Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge of Massachusetts, Senator Bur-
ton of Ohio. and Senator McCumber
of North Dakota. An in the House
of Representatives the leading spokes-
man on the same side was that sterling
| Republican. Representative Stevens OF
| Minnesota.
"Outside of the Senate. leading Re-
publicans of distinguished character
supported the president. Mr.. Joseph
M. Choate. ex-ambassador to Great
Britain. who completed the negotia-
tons which resulted in the second
Hay treaty. was one of President Will
sons stoutest supporters. Mr.. Henry
was he who first laid before the Brit
ish Government the desire of the
United States to enter into negotia-
tions for the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
oscar Straus. member of President
Roosevelt's Cabinet. also defended the
lpolicy of President Wilson.
Honors Said to be Involved
| These distinguished Republicans
all felt that in this matter was in
volved the honor of the United States
and that the question whether British
!. ships are or are not to pay more thar
their share for the upkeep of the cana
is as nothing compared with the ques.
!, ton whether the United States can OF
cannot be counted upon to accept the
obvious meanings of treaties and scru.
, pulously to observe them
THE excerpt from Senator Roos't
, memorial speech in favor of the repeal
, could be read with great profit by
Senator Harding. IL is as follows:
, "It is no petty question with Eng.
II land about tolls This is a question