Evening star., 1921-03-08
Knox Resolution
Likely to Be
Held Up.
CONSIDERED WISE
TO AWAIT EVENTS
Use of u. S. Troops in
Germany Not Con-
tenplated.
BY n. o. MESSENGER.

1t is stated in high administration
quarters today that the move of the
allies into German territory in the
course OF carrying out the repara-
ton program may cause hesitancy in
passing the Knox resolution for a
separate peace with Germany imme-
diately upon the assembling of the
extra ordinary session of Congress-
Prompt adoption of the resolution
was the first thing on the cards for
the extra session, but developments
OF the hour point to possible condi-
tions of the future which will neces-
state refraining from the action con-
temp1ated until conditions shall have
become settled
The point is made against immedi-
ate passage of the separate peace
resolution that it would be ill-be-
separate peace with Germany in
the midst of military efforts by the
allies to prevent Germany from prac-
tically winning the war through es-
Gaping paying indemnity. Moreover
it is urged, it would be the part of
until it is seen precisely how affairs
shape up between Germany and the
allies in the agreement which will
eventually have to be made and ac-
cepted.
Interest Of the L. s.
The United States. notwithstanding
it is taking no part in the advance,
has reflected interest in the ulti-
mate settlement of reparation details,
in SO far as they affect Germany's
carry on trade relations with the
world. in which the United States
may hope to participate. Owing to
the aloofness of this nation from the
league of nations compact, the United
States is in the circumstances but a
ooker-on-though a nightly inter-
ested observer, at that. Our own basis
Of trade relations will be fixed in
terms to be agreed upon after the
declaration of peace.
No apprehension exists ID military
or official circles here that the United
States will be drawn into military
operations in connection with the ad-
vance into the German provinces
There are about 10000 United States
soldiers in Germany. but it is not
contemplated to allow their utiliza-
tion in aid of the allies forward
movement.
Talk Of Conferences.
Notwithstanding the emphasized state
ment OF President Harding in his in
augural address that this country will
not enter the league of nations the ad-
Vocates OF an international conference
Tor world peace measures are lifting up
their hearts in hope: They find conso-
lation in the Presidents assurance Of
Willingness to have America participate
in councils and conferences for reaching
such an end without impairing Ameri-
can sovereignty or freedom of action.
They are discussing the ways and
means Of starting the movement al
Though realizing the initiative properly
rests with the President and the Secre-
tary OF State. They claim that the abb
sence Of the United States in the set
tlement OF problems growing out Of the
war is to be regretted. and that it EN-
phasizes the advsability of this nation
taking the first steps to join the con-
cert of nations on world affairs
Several plans are suggested for the
initiative by the United States in such
a conference as President Harding has
deliminated. One would be by a COM
mission, headed by such a man as
Elihu Root or Senator Knox. Anoth-
er would be to invite the nations to
send representatives to Washington
and third would be opening up of
communications by Secretary Hughes
with foreign governments to sound
out the wishes of the nations.
Action upon the Colombian treaty
is likely to take precedence Of the
Knox resolution. it is thought by SEN
ate leaders The administration is
very desirous of getting the treaty off
the books where it has been hanging
so long. AS a question Of justice first.
it is desired, and there are collateral
considerations of a material nature.
Once that treaty is ratified and the
monetary claim wiped out. the path
will be easier for certain commerciai
understandings which are much de-
sired. Oil land affairs are likely to
reach crisis similar to the Mexican
situation, unless they are straighten-
ed out soon.