The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1920-12-07
KNOX To P2ESS
PEACE MEASURE


ington said he would reintroduce as
soon as Congress reconvenes his res
,olution declaring a state of peace
ito exist with Germany and Austria
Hungary.
He is strongly of the opinion that
1T should be passed as soon as posi-
BILE regardless of what other steps
may be taken in international rela-
lions by President-elect Harding.
Whether an attempt will be made at
the approaching short session to pass
the resolution over President Will
sons objections as expressed in a
veto at the last session will depend
on the prevailing opinion Of the ma
pority of the Republican leaders Of
both houses, the Senator said. That
probably will be considered at con-
ference on party policy to be held
soon after Congress reconvenes.
| While the Republicans lacked votes
to pass the Knox resolution over
President Wilson's veto at the last
session. Senator Knox Is inclined to
believe that as the result Of the cleo
ton some Democratic opponents may
change their views. He is certain,
however, that no action would be
taken on the Versailles treaty should
President Wilson decide to resubmi,
1t to the Senate, and believes the
only hope for any action looking to-
ward peace is through the passage
Of his resolution.
Senator Knox also emphatically de-
MED that he was considering the por,
folio of Secretary of State in tho
Harding cabinet.
Anyone who says l am consider
ing such an Offer" he said. speaks
without my authority. I think Sen
ator Harding can choose his own
cabinet in his own good time and
ought to be permitted to do So"
Senator Knox is stronbly Of the
opinion that the recent election
makes the Wilson League OF Nations
dead as far as future action by the
Senate is concerned. He emphasized
that the great need for action on a
resolution to declare peace lies in
the necessity for ending the wartime
laws Of restrictive and oppressive ma
ture.
I've have been at peace for two
years and yet We have been living
under wartime laws all that time
he said. II believe enactment OF
my resolution would automatically
repeal all wartime legislation. but
would favor passage Of another res.
olution Immediately thereafter tc
make 1t sure the laws would be ter
minated"
The Senator outlined his view as
to what course OF action should b,
taken in our international relation!
growing out of the war. He made i
plain that he did not intend to anti
cipate the coming conferences o
leaders with Senator Harding a
, Marion, but indicated that his posi-
, ton would be exactly the same dur
ing these conferences.
1.-The people in the recent election
have demonstrated that they are op
, posed to America entering any sup
er-state; that they are opposed t.
the surrender of our sovereignty Il
, a group of foreigners and do no
! propose to have the nation involve,
ineevery European squabble through
assumption Of the obligation Of Ar
d ticle X, the so called heart of tn
covenant" Mr.. Knox said. "Ther
!. is nothing left for us to do but rec
$ ognize the state of peace which ha
existed for more thah two year
g and to put out OF business the ire
D mendous war machine that resulte
@ from our declaration of war.
ourselves regarding the outlawry G
> war, the reduction of armamenti