New-York tribune., 1920-02-02

the real British position. Lord Grey
comedies the ssoundness of the Amer
ean positione and particularly as to
me validity of our contention for an
equal voting power There is ono place
where It is to be hoped his letter will
DC read and regarded and that is at
the White House"
Senator Harding, Republican, Of Ohio.
said: 0'''''
Il think Lord Grey makes very fair
statement. He says what GOOD MANY
OF US have known for some weeks. that
the leading statesmen of Europe are
quite willing to accept the entrance Of
the United States into the league on
the terms provided and the reserva-
tons adopted by the Senate. 1t oucht
20 remove tho obstinacy which has
stood in the way of qualification which
me country would willingly accept"
Senator Lenroot, Republican. Of Wis
consin, aid:
Il am very much pleased with Lord
1.rey's letter. He makes it very plain
that the reservations adopted by the
Senate will be acceptable to the Brit
lsh Empire, and that being so it should
make 1T very much easier to reach an
agreement when the treaty again comes
up on the floor
rado: a think it is the most timely.
conservative and valuable contribution
that has been made in the discussion of
the subject, one of the best and most
statesmanllke expressions. | do not
think it will have any effect, however
so far as the ratification of the treaty
is concerned"
Will Accelerate Action
Senator King, Democrat, Of Utah.
"The position taken by Lord Grey
emphasizes what must be apparent to
those who have studied the covenant of
the league and have attempted to ap-
rrehend its mission that to accom-
plish the desired results the United
States must be member of the
league
"While it is true that the European
nations and other nations which have
become members of the league are
more or less powerful. nevertheless the
league can not fully function or per
form its high mission in the world
without the United States.
'ln my opinion the European nations
feel so strongly the Importance OF the
United States becoming Il member Of
the league that even with material
reservations they would welcome &c
ceptance of the covenant by this coun-
try. This view is strengthened by the
statement Of Lord Grey. In my opin-
ion. England and France will not hest
tate to assent to all reasonable reser-
vations which the United States may
adopt as part of its resolution of
ratification.
Lord Grey's view is a broad and
compreh hensive one and one which, in
my Judgment. will have considerable
IN, -,,i+
accelerate favorable action by the
Senate in dealing with the treaty.
Il think 1t is clear that he takes the
view that the reservations which have
been deemed the most important,
namely, those dealing with Article X
and with the voting power Of members
of the league, would not be regarded
as obstacles by the other members to
the acceptance of the United States as
member of the league"
Pomerene for Early Action
Senator Pomerene, Democrat, of
Ohio:
Lord Grey shows a very intimate
knowledge of American conditions His
statement confirms the thought | have
entertained for months, that if the
treaty is ratified with reasonable res
ervations they will be accepted by the
associated powers 1t ought to encour-
age Senators to adjust their differ
ences so that a resolution of ratfica-
ton can receive the necessary constitu-
tional two-thirds vote. and il the treaty
IS thus ratified have every confidence
that the signatory powers Will accept it.
We owe a duty to the world. We did
rot enter the war for a selfish purpose
and we cannot now desert Europe for
selfish purpose. We are d world power
md we must accept our obligations as
such"
Senator Kellogg, Republican, of
Minnesota:
"Viscount Grey's letter is clear and
'air discussion Of the situation. 1t is
candid and statesmanlikd statement
that Great Britain is ready to accept
the Lodge reseryations.'