The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-09

ECpuhlCan ana lFInoCTdll' ltd'I'IN
plan to cooperate IN urtangling tn" par
llamentary restrictions which must b"
removed from about the treaty to per
nit II again to be considered and To rid
il Of tho cloture imposed in November.
Although tho first move Will he made
at tomorrow's session these parliament
airy technicalitics are expected TO delay
the beginning of actual debate until
Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Presidents Letter
Aside from the outstanding issues OF
the treaty hght itself the most promin-
ent subject OF discussion among sena-
tors tonight was the letter Of President
Wilson, laid before the Democratic con-
ference yesterday. and made public by
Senator Hitchcock OF Nebraska. the
Democratic leader. The presidents re-
newed declaration of opposition to some
of the language OF the Republican res
ervations was interpreted in different
ways by the various elements in the
senate situation.
Some declared the letter an uncom-
promising reiteratioA OF the stand taken
by the president on The eve Of tho Nov
ember ratification vote. and asserted
that publication Of his letter at this
time again had wtdened the breach be-
tween the Democratic and Republican
senate forces. Others protesting 10 see
new evidence OF concession in the pres
ident's words. predicted an opposite ef-
feet.
Tho First Move
Although the presidents letter was
written before the publication of the
statement OF Siscount Grey. British am
bassador to the United States. regarding
reservations. In some quarters II was
suggested that the letter would not have
been permitted TO become public yester-
dsy IL the British statesman's views had
resulted in any change in the president
position.
The first move to bring the treaty
formally back before tho senate is eI-
pected TO be a request by Senator Lodge.
Of Massachusetts. Republican leader for
suspension OF the rules so that the
treaty may be taken up. II unanimous
consent Is refused Senator Lodge plans
TO move such a suspension. ana the
Democrats are prepared 10 vote with the
Republicans for that motion.
VIII BE Rsfsrred
Reference Of the treaty to the foreign
relations committee Is expected 10 De
recommended Immediately afterward oy
the Republican leader. II the request
embodies no instructions to the commit
tee IL also is expected to receive Dem
ocratic support Senator Lodge may,
however. ask that the committee be in
structed to report the treaty back WIN
the Republican reservations adopted last
session and Il he does the reference TO
COMMITTEES probably will be by party
vote.
The committee plans to meet on Tues
day and the leaders hope the treaty will
he reported back that day. 1t is under
stood that when the report Is made SEN
ator Lodge will present the modihed
reservations agreed on by the unohlciat
bipartisan committee and the general
expectation is that the Democrats VIII
accept them. These reservations. now
eyer' do not include ones relating to ar
tlcle ten and the Monroe doctrine ABOUT
which the new ratification fght Is OK
pected to center.
Letter Of the President,
The presidents letter follows
January 26. 1920
"ltv dear Senator Hitchcock: I have
greatly appreciated your thoughtrul
kindness in. keeping me informed con-
cerning the conferences YOU and some
OF YOUR colleagues have had with
xpokesmcn Of the Republican party con
corning the possibility OF ratification OF
Ihe treaty OF peace. and send this lin"
IN spccial anpreciative acknowledgment
OF YOUR letter OF the twenty-Second.
return the clipping you were kind
enough to enclose.
"Tn the substance OF II I. Of course.
adhere. I am bound to: like yourself.
am solrmnlv sworn TO obey and main
tain tho constitution OF the United
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