The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-08

CRITICISM IN SENATE
Harrison Attacks Decision,
Democrats Generally Ap-
prove, Irreconcilables
Show Resentment.
Special Despatch to THE NEW YORK HrsALp.
New York Herald Burcau.
Washington, ID. g., May I.

Washington, ID. G., May 4.
President Harding's conditional ac-
ceptance Of the allied invitation 10
participate In deliberations of the SUI
preme Council, the Council of Am
bassadors and the Repa alations Com
mission. is move to protect Amer
lean rights everywhere in the world.
1t should not be interpreted rs hav-
ing any other purpose or as likely 10
lead in any other direction, accord
ing TO views expressed in official
circles here to-day.
The Administration recognizes that
these allied organizations will deal
with the important world problems in
which the United States is interested
and that the only practical and com
mon sense way for this nation to as
sert its position is at those confer
ences. Not only the reparations ques-
| tion but others in which this country
Is vitally Interested will come before
| the Supreme Council.
Some vital Problems.
Some Of these are:
/. The oil resources of Mesopota-
mia
2. American rights In Yap.
3. Maintenance of the "open door
policy in China.
!, 4. Protection of the interests OF
the United States in the renewal Of
the Anglo-Japanese Alliance.
5. Formulation of disarmament
policy.
Pains were taken in Government
\ quarters this afternoon to explain
that the decision of the President IS
In no sense a step toward future
American membership, even condi-
tionally, in the League Of Nations.
OF American meddling in foreign af
| fairs that do not involve the rights
and vital interests of the people OF
/ the United States.
Nevertheless, there were undercur-
rents Of dissatisfaction among treaty
"irreconcilables' in the Senate to-
/ day over President Harding's accept
ance Of abe allied invitation. The
mild Republicans" acquiesced In the
move and the Democrats approved II.
! The incident was made the subject OF
debate In the Senate, confined almost
entirely TO further attack by SEN
ator Harrison (Miss.) on George
| Harvey, Ambassador to Great Brit
ain. because he has been designated
as the Presidents official representa-
tive on the Allied Supreme Council.
Col. Harvey's Position.
Senator Harrison. ostcnsibly dcbat-
ing the emergency tariff. accused the
| Republicans OF Inconsistency.
I He said II was worse than an IN
suit TO send to the Allies one who has
insulted practically every one or them
and who because of the views he has
expressed is not in position properly
to represent the ideals of America"
Senator New Gnd) reminded Sen
ator Harrison that former Secretary
OF State Colby had called Colonel Har-
vey at banquet in London IAN ac-
cepted and cultivated gentleman"
He did not include able. Senator
Harrison replied. He said that Secre-
tary Of State Hughes is leading tho
Republican party back into the League
of Nations"
There was no open criticism from tho
irreconcilables, but they feel distrustful
Of the move and predictions were heard
that ultimately there viii be . show.
down In the Republican ranks.
Statements were made BY Senators
Mccormick of tic Foreign Rcitt,oas
Committee. Capper tKan.t. Jores
/ twash.). Warren tlvyo). Lenroct
twls). Pittman (Nev.). and Pomercne
\ tohio). members of the Foreign Rcla-
tions Committee.
\ Senatorial Views.
| Their comments follow.
! Senator McCormick-"1t is my under.
standing after talk with the presi-
dent that the representatives are
merely observers and will not have any
voting powers. or course. an Ambassa-
/ dor IL an official or this Government
\ In his capacity AZ Ambassador. hut IN
his participation In the council he 49,
\ unofficaliy
/ Senator Pomerene-'Tt begins TO look
as II Republican leaders now beiiev,
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