Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-06
WIcKERsHAN TALKS WITH
 HARDING ABOUT THE l.. OF \.


 Marion. Ohio. Sept. 6-After an ex- tended conference today with Senator ITarllnr. George w. Wickersham, former republican attorucy-Eeuoral and an adVo- raf. of Tho League of Nations. issued a r.ate1enf declaring the republican nom lrar would not wholly and finally reject fhr league but would take the lead in regnur t-e covenant and putting 1t into practical operation. The senator recognizes. Nr. Wicker- cham added. that the league is so inter woven with The fortunes of Europe that lts urubfcctionable features must be pre- fc-red Go stabilize European peace.
 From Senator Harding himself there was rc expression on the subject, but 1t vas Indicated that In the near future tr might make a public statement de- taUnr hts precise stand with regard to srranfance of any portion Of the covenant us it was written. It was said that in hs talk with the former attorney-Een- r-al that the whole subject was discuss rd m mnutciy. and that the views express sf hv thc nominee met with MT Wicker trar's fun approval
 .I earnestly favor the League of Ma tons" said .Mr. Wickersham' statement 'I recognize the iunerfections of the Paris covenant Yet l should have been ratfsd as written. believing that the pow CT of amsnduert was ample to enable it f1 h- moulded as our national interests night make necessary.
 Senator Harding does not wholly ano finally reject the league. He recognizes that ii may have become so entwined and interwuven iu the peace Of Europe that its good work and iis unobjectionable provi- HionE must he preserved in order 10 stab tilze the peace of that continent. When Prosideut Hariins working in accordance with a republican congress. takes up the work of placing upon a firm, just and sure foundation the relation of this coun- fry to the other nations of the world. arn confident that the logic of accom- pishcd fact win lead Go the adoption of the league. SO modified as to remove all fusi doubts as Co its undue effect upon rights and interests.
 Senator Harding has recognized this farf In fhe statement that he has no eX- prcfation whatever of finding it neces- 1zry or advisable to negotiate a sep aratr peace with Germany. The first fTort of his administration obviously uurf be to secure an agreement with ths rartlrs co the treaty Of Versailles for its rudIfcatinn SO as to remove the oh. trctors of the American government, ana Erat accomplished. our acceptance of thu trnsrded treaty will be the natural so. ntion Of the International problem
 No one wiil dispute Senator Harding'' Influence that tle United States may 1kc the lead in revision. amendment. oi -sconstruction. and be able 10 count or De cordial cooperation of all nations soncfrned'
 Senator Harding not only declined t' make any comment tonight on the Wick trrhar1 statement but he also refrainet rom discussing thc categorial questions ihout the league addressed to him hl Governor Cox last night m his Milwau Rec speech. The republican nominee sait ie proposed to maintain his policy o tof engaging in a debate with his oppon rf and would express his views in his nFu way aE occasion offered.
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