New-York tribune., 1920-02-10
Lodge Wins in Fight to
Have His Reservations
Included; Conciliatory
Spirit Shown ON Floor
No Action Expected
Before Next Week
Railroad Legislation To
Be Given Right of Way;
May Modify Article X
By Carter Field

From The Tribunc's WASHINGTON Bureau
WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-Wi-h
several little indications that Demo
cratic Senators are :rclined t,
break away from the Wilson-Hitch
cock leadership, the Senate TODAY
took up the peace treaty formally
for the first time since November
19, when it was rejected both with
and without reservations.
Determined to block ratification
unless he can obtain a softening of
the Lodge reservations to All extent
the Republican leaders declare thev
will not GO, Senator Hitchcock said
tonight he was hopeful but not
sanguine" of ratification.
Debate on the pact will be re-
sumed next Monday, when Senators
who are i'll are expected to be back
in their seats, and after the Senate
has taken up the conference re-
port Oh the railroad bill.
Reservations Included
BY vote of So to 8, the Senate
ordered the treaty taken up again.
and by viva voce vote sent it bacl.
to the Foreign Relations Committee
IN order to end cloture on debate
and ordered the pact reported agair
to the Senate with the original
Lodge reservations incorporated in
the resolution of ratification.
marked spirit of conciliation wa
displayed by Republicans and Demo
Gratis who favor ratification Throughout.
the parliamentary battle that follow a
Senator Lodges motion to bring the
treaty before the Senate.
Many Democratic Senator's who have
been working for compromise shovel
an inclination to break away from the
leadership of Senator Hitchcock. Ad-
mlnlstratlon spokesman. They dis
agreed with HIM on the question OF
how the limit that was placed on de
pate when the treaty was before the
senate last November should be ended
and supported Senator Lodge.
Kali Bill to Have Precedence
Senator Lodge said tonight that the
treaty will not be called up for dis
cusslon and action before next Mon
day. Many Senators are absent on ac-
count OF illness, he said, and the rail
road legislation, which will be reported
TO the Senate on Wednesday, must be
disposed Of without delay because the
roads are to be returned to private
ownership and operation March /.
Senator Lodge himself, it was de
clded to-day will propose the modifi
catlons OF ali but two of the Lodge
reservations that were agreed upon
IN the bipartisan conferences.
Senator Lodge told the mild reser
vat'onlsts at conference in his office
after the Senate had taken up the
treaty, that he would accept a modifi
cation OF his reservation on Article
tanned.
1t was agreed that Senator Lodge
should have an opportunity to fight for
>the acceptance of his own reservation
on Article G, and that if it became
apparent that two-thirds of the Sen
ators could agree on all other reser-
vatlons, Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin
would offer the Lodge reservation re-
written.
Republicans In Conference
Those who attended the conference.
in addition to Senators Lodge and
Lenroot, were Senators Hale. Kellogg.
McNary, Keyes, Nelson and Co}t. all
Republicans
1t was agreed that the Republicans
would insis. uDon the acceptance of
Monroe Doctrine, the other disputed
reservation. The Democrats oppose
having the Senate declare that the
United States shall have the sole
power to interpret the doctrine.
A modification of the Lenroot rcser-
vatlon on the voting power of the
British Empire in the assembly and
council of the league of nations vir-
tually was decided upon. The Lenroot
reservation will be modified so as to
provide that Great Britain shall have
the option. in case of DISPUTE inyolv-
ihg the United States, of barring her
colonies from voting or of permttins
the United States to cast six votes.
Lodge and Hitchcock Satisfied
Senators Lodge and Hitchcock both
expressed qualification over the days
proceedings.
They did what wanted them tor
said Senator Lodge. Il guess viii
have to be satisfied. AS / have said
fifty times before. the treaty will be
brought back with the reservations.
and any amendments to them will nave
to be made on the floor"
Il think it was very favorable ses
sion" said Senator Hitchcock. "rhe
treaty has been revived when it wa.
called dead. The session showed the
sentiment for the treaty"
Seek to Avoid Cloture Rule
Senator Lodge first moved to proceed
to executive business. This was agreed
to without debate. Senator Lodge then
asked unanimous. consent 20 suspend
the rules and reconsider the vote
whereby the Senate tabled the motion
to reconsider the vote rejecting the
resolution Of ratification of the treaty,
with the reservations adopted by tass
Senate"
Are we proceeding at this time
with reference to the treaty. including
any proceedings with reference to
bringing it back under eloture :" asked
Senator Borah.