New-York tribune., 1920-01-10

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1907 B'way, mr. Willoughby, B'klyn.
489 Fulton ST., opp. A. & S.. B'klyn.
support only "interpretative" reserva-
tio~s. there can be no compromise.
The Senators who are not negotiating
compromise have paced themselves
ind Bran, as cir only
hope of reaching an agreement depends
on how strong Bryan's stand is up
he'd throughout the country. These
push their compromise efforts, they
were informed by the leaders of the
other factions in the treaty fight.
senator Underwood, of Alabama said
he will withhold demand for the adop-
tion of his reso ution to create com
niStee of ten Senators to copcl late dit
ferences over the treaty until the ad-
locates of q compromise had had every
opportunity to try to arrange. an agree
Iacnt Senator Swanson, of Virginia, who
was active on behalf of the Democrats
IN the compromise neGotiat ms, how
ever, does not believe an agreement can
i.e reached, in view of the Presidents
attitude.
Outlook Decared Disceuraging
Il do not regard the outlook for a
npromise as being very bright" Mr..
swanson said. Comment Of other Sen
-ors on the situation follows:
Senator H.tclcock--1h he situation IS
e~ocd. l consider the Presidents letter
IN Endorsement CT our reservations, on
s.hic' we cast forty-one votes. 1t does
aet shut the door to compromi So. bat
MARKS the limit. A com promis& IN HI
& aeks to amend the treaty canHnt be
donted. l never intended to 60 any
.urther than interpretative reserya-
lions. We won't stand for repudia-
Son of the obligation in Article X.
he Presidents letter mentioned for
she first time reservations in c 'nnec-
ion with the treaty. am pleased with
his declaration that we will meet the
Issue in the next campaign, if neces-
sary, although l sti hope and believe
that we can re-ch compromise ratl-
ication.
Senator Underwood-The Presidents
attitude, as expressed in his letter last
night was just what it has been all the
time He is willing to agree to inter
rretations or reservations that do not
ernasculate the treaty. If the Presiden'
cannot get the treaty ratified under
such conditions it must go to the coun
try. 1t could not be kept out of tn
campaign. l shall wait a reasonable
siaiicns now going on will result IN
compromise, and if they do not sac
ceed l shall press my resolution 10
he creati n OF a committee on concl !,
:tion. This will be an official commit
zee which canvass the situation an
md out definitely whether the treat
var or can not be ratified
Senator Myers Democrat, Montana
think Mr.. Bryan IL rig 1t. TIL
difference over the peace treaty shoul
ae compromised and the treaty shoul
30 ratified by compromise by this Ser
ate at this session without delay.
do not believe action should be pos
poned until after the next election an
that it should be made an issue in tt
next campaign. l am ready and an;
ious for a compromise. voted II
amendments and reservations to tt
reaty last time and I shall vote fl
more next time if get another chanc
do not believe in saying that Il
reat as drawn must not be chang
m any particular and that We w
nave it just as it is or not at all.
think those who favor changes are e
tited to some consideration.
Senator King, Democrat, U.ah-T
Presidents me sage was slightly cry
eic. 1t is subject to different interpl
.ations, as evidenced by the conh4cl
views expressed on it 10 day. belle
the treaty will be ratified before ia
uary is over / agree with Mr.. Bry
that it would be mistake to wait
take the treaty into the next campai.
Senator Lenroot, Repub lean, w
corsin-Talk of "ir.er pretative res
vatiors" is idle, but strange as it m
seem, Democrats are talkin. m ere po
lively for reservations .o-day than eS
bef re. The reservations must
vital.
Third Term Suggested
Senator Mccormick Republican. II
nois--No one can prevent the ties
fr m becoming an issue. The Pre-
dents position is candid and consiste
The tr and tn cyvenant will be
issue in the campaign, and an issue
his own making. On that issue l f
vent hope his restored healt and
own iudg nent may perm it him to b.
card date for third term.
Senator Colt Rerublican Rhode
and" s'tuaticn remains iu~t as
was. The Presidents unalterrb'e pc
tien was vel! known. ,is letter
fects the com pronisc negotiations
no manner whatever. They viii p
ceed. and hopes are entertained
success.
8 nator Owen, Democrat Oklahom;
This country wants peace; 1t wants
treaty ratified; it does not want
postponed. TIE friends Of the trea
Democrats and Republicans, am su
will show patriotism in carrying
their wishes and adju diferen,
vb' ere not vitsl. L ink the trei
should be referred gain as mat
Of courtesy. 10 the Committee on r
eixn Relations. 80 that in the comm
tee differences can be reconcilcd q
adjusted.
MeNsry Is Optimistic
Senator NcNary, Repub lean. Orea
The Senate via rs+ify. the treaty.
Senator 0ysvmAn, ssDsn erat, Nol