Evening star., 1922-02-11

part in influencing the affairs Of the
Pacific, and our present proposed
commitments are not materially diff
ferent in character. nor materially
greater in extent. though fraught
with vastly less danger, than our un-
dertakings in the past.
We have convinced the unlocking and
interested powers that we covet the
possessions Of no other power in the
far east, and we know for ourselves
that we crave no further or greater
governmental or territorial RESPONSE
bilities there. Contemplating what is
admittedly ours. and mindful of a
longtime and reciprocal friendship
with China, we do wish the opportu-
nifty to continue the development of
our trade peacefully. and on equality
with other nations. to strengthen our
ties of friendship. and to make sure
the righteous and just relationships
Of peace.
Holding the possessions we do. en-
tertaining these views, and confess
ing these ambitions, why should we
not make reciprocal engagements to
respect the territory of others and
contract their respect of ours. and
thus quiet apprehension and put an
end to suspicion?
Cites Apprehension.
There has been concern. There has
been apprehension of territorial
greed, a most fruitful cause of war.
The conference has dtssipated both.
and your ratification of the covenants
made will stabilize a peace for the
breaking of which there is not a
shadow of reason or real excuse. We
shall not have less than before. No
one of US shall have less than before.
There is no narrowed liberty. no ham,
pered independence; no shattered
We will have new assurances, new
freedom from anxiety, and new mani
festations Of the sincerity of our own
intentions; a new demonstration OF
that honesty which proclaims q
righteous and powerful republic.
and the dependability of the assur-
ances of our neighbors Of the old
world that they will respect our
rights, just as know We mean to re-
spect theirs / believe there Is an in
violable national honor, and l bring
to you this particular covenant In the
confident belief that it is the out
standing compact of peace for the
Pacific, which will justify the limita-
ton of armament and prove new
guarantee to peace and itoerty' ana
maintained sovereignty and free IN
stitutions.
treaty restraining and limiting the
use Of the submarine, and the prohioi-
ton of noxious gases In warfare.
Since we are asking the worlds ad-
herence, it is easily assumed that
none in America viii hold aloof.
Relations to China.
Nor need I dwell on the nine-pcwer
treaty relating to principles and poll
cies to be followed in the relationship
of the signatory powers to CHINA. our
Irrational friendship for the ancient
empire, our continued friendship Tor
the new republic. our commitment OF
more than twenty years to the open
door. and our avowed concern for
Chinese integrity and unimpaired
sovereignty. make 1t easy to assume
that the Senate will promptly and
unanimously assent. China's own
satisfaction in the restorations cove
nanted here has been ohcally e1-
pressed. quite apart from the testify
ing signatures.
Perhaps 1 may fittfngly add word
which is suggested by my relation
ship as a former member OF the Sen
ate. 1 had occasion to learn OF your
very proper jealousy of the Senate's
part in contracting foreign relation.
ships. Frankly, it was in my mind
the majority and minority to serve on
the American delegation. 1t was de-
signed to have you participate. And
you were ably represented.
Concern Of Senate.
The Senate's concern for freedom
from entanglements. for preserved
traditions, for maintained inde-
pendence, was never once forgotten
by the American delegates. If l did
not believe these treaties brought us
not only new guarantees of peace but