Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-05

The former premier was also in
formed, it was said, by senators pres-
cnt that the program of the admin
istration does not contemplate entrance
of the United states into the league of
nations.
Those at the dinner stated NJ. VI
viani had been told frankly that 1t
was useless to discuss the possibility
of American membership in the league
of nations. Most of the Republican
members OF the state foreign relations
committee and Colonel George Harvey
prospective ambassador at the court of
St James were among those present
Tho French envoy who was accom-
panied by Ambassador Jusserand was
said to have been informed that senti-
ment of Republican leaders was virtu-
ally unanimous for adoption of the
Knox separate peace resolution sub
jcct only to possible amendment from its
original form, carly in the special ses-
sion of congress. Nj. Viviani was de-
scribed as appearing "reconciled to the
situation" At tho same time the SEN
ators made it clear that the United
could in any way be considered as
helpful TO Germany" especially in tho
matter of reparations and fulfilling
other obligations involved in the peace
settlement
In discussing the proposed peace
resolutions, the senators, it is UNDER
stood, asserted their intentions to in
troduce IT Immediately upon the con-
NeninE of congress and urging its
prompt adoption. However. they added
that if President Harding should re-
quest delay in the matter of a vote.
TINS undoubtedly would be arranged.
In some quarters close to the ad-
ministration it was believed tonight
that the peace declaration vctoed by
President Wilson, might rest ., tho
calendar nf of hrn
ninety days or more whil- fresideni /,
Harding tries out r. ..rcliminary
IDEAS for establishing OF an asso-
citation of nations. How far tho
president may have concurred in
such a program was not revealed, but
! in some quarters IL was pointed out
| that with the resolution hanging fire
in congress, the administration might
; be able TO exert an enlarged influ-
| cnco IN securing acceptance of its
peace plans by other nations
Technically this government still
would be at war with Germany. cxcr-
cising full privileges of a belligerent
in tho arrangement of n final peace
and still actually associated with tho
allies.
In such circumstances, 1t was sur-
Gcstcd. tho possibility OF separate
peace might be used diplomaticsliy
along with the foreign loan situation.
as a lcverre to secure acceptance of
MT Harding plans for his peace
association.
1t is known that the subject Of the
peace declaration has occupied interest
of administration officials recently.
and that scveral alternate plans have
been urged on the president.
saturday he conferred with Ssnat-
or Knox. Republican. author OF the
original separate peace measure. and
today he talked with Senator Lodge.
Republican senate leader and Senat-
ors Watson of Indiana. and Brsnde-
see of Connecticut
To-day the British ambassador, Sir
Auckland Gcddcs. also called at the
White House. sltho IT was ssid tho
visit was ono of courtesy.
The question OF declaring peace
by resolution has figured in gossip
among officials regarding tho Wait of
Rene Niviani OF France. but II was
not indicated tonight what part tho
advice OF tho allied governhien1
might have played in influencing a
decision. Those associated with Mr.,
Niviani have denied that tho real
purpose OF his pilgrimage was to
plead that there he no separate
peace. but he is known to be hopeful
that the peace settlement may pro
vide Tor cooperative agreement
with tho allicr.