The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1920-02-04
Two Notable Political Utterances.

cuOusy enough contributions made of
affairs have been the form
unofficial Statements by high official The
of the Treasury and the
letter the Times from Vscoun Grey. set
ting some during his otherwise futile
documents likely excite profound
influence upon political thought both countries.
returning Ambassador adopted the traditional method
addressing the British public when he what almost
of his American mission to the Times But we'll be
eonjectIred sought American audience we'll
He has with ucdy and accurate knowledge explained
his British readers that the situation of the the United
wholly mainly due to factona oppos
tOn partisan chanery but an honest difference Of opinion
the degree which be accepted without wholly break
limitations which the Constitution has placed the
power Of executive
Al the same time it impossible for Americans to read this
temperate without being convinced that
the mind OF Lord Grey at least the reservations being pressed by
opponents nuify the treaty. and
viii afford reasonable for its rejection by European
ties to it.
is anticipate this temperate and judicial
the British public OF the American side of the
the will far toward alaying irritation
may growing result of delay
Senate As of fact however that irritation barely
That of Ambassadors
explanation the British
interests in way quite unhinkabe
only Grey exception
might giving British dominons
dependencies full membership in the League Asembyhe famous
six votes to one section But even over that he says at is
sble, think it than probable that practice
dispute will arise"
All prophecy is prearous None more so than predictions of
the alignment of the which world
wide quarrel will But students of world affairs the
Pacific probable jeaousies
Australia and New Zealand almost identical The additional
given sf-governing
the United States almost conceivable that
might arise.
The Herald Greys letter as a
for renewing
be question that he has done WISE patriotic international
service presenting thus his personal impressions of the situation
to the world
Diplomats of be shocked at it.
Dignhed silence all pertaining diplomatic
the traditional rule perhaps
Specia basador the United
ing fun ena diplomatic poprietes by attempt
publ" in both England and this country
= for this frank exposition of his
fl, Viscount Greys mission would have been practically
deporable illness of the President coming
the sado started for this country made presentation
credeLs' and the discharge of his diplomatic
virtually impossible In situation OF the greatest difficulty
Grey bore himself with dignity and and by breaking
land tn lence which he properly maintained here
both co.. inestimable service
The of Secretary Glass attitude which
should and doubtless foreign
countries seeking further financial aid very complement
to Lord Greys discussion of attitude treaty
Just foreign relations principles
Constitution further financial
gn nations accord with sound prudent regard
national
Both propositions automatic But sometimes we'll to
axioms lest they be forgotten
Public opinion, both British American both political and
financial will be treasured and clarified these
eminent They should have determining
action the chief topics of public United
States today.