The New York herald., 1922-05-19
Mccormick Explains stand.

Senator Mccormick explained the
basis of his objection to the use of the
United States Army transport Hender-
son carrying the guests Of Admiral
Uriu to Yokohama.
The Senator said he had been mis-
represented in recent reports concern
ing the affair and in justification of his
attitude emphasized the following facts :
That he had never objected to the
trip to Japan of the members OF the
class of 1851 to be the guests of Ad-
miral Uriu. On the contrary, he was on
record as having stated 1t would .be an
admirable project designed to increase
comfy and understanding.
That his objection was to the use of
the army transport Henderson for this
purpose. His objection was founded on
an arrangement which had been entered
into some time ago by the Navy De-
partment. the War Department and the
Shipping Board whereby III possible
traffic between the United States and
such Far East Points as the Philippines
and China, whether for army or navy
purposes, should be done by vessels OF
the Shipping Board or by American
cargo carriers in private service. This
arrangement was arrived at 10 help out
the Shipping Board, which was in a bad
way In the Pacific trade, fighting as II
was against the combination of the Jap
anese and British shipping interests.
Senator Mccormick also says 1t is
against the law for an army transport
to carry any person not engaged in the
business of the United States Govern
ment.
Senator Mccormick wished It under
stood that he had never said that the
cruise Of the Henderson was for the sole
purpose Of taking Admiral Uriu's guests
to Yokohama.
He understood all the time that the
ship would carry officers. enlisted men
and a cargo for the American army and
navy.
Protests Aroused.
Tho proposed junket has aroused much
protest at the Capitol. However since
The ship Is scheduled to sail from Hamp-
ton Roads on Saturday little hope is
entertained by the opponents that they
can block Il. 1t may be that some steps
will be taken 20 force the junketeers TO
abandon the ship at San Diego before
she starts across the Pacific.
Senator Mccormick planned to-day to
introduce a resolution calling for n
sweeping investigation of the adminis-
trative efficiency of the Navy Depart
ment. including the naval bases. After
offering the resolution in the Senate he
said he woulh make some observations
including reference to the proposed
Journey to japan. However, when SEN
ator McCormlcks plan became known
nc was prevailed on by Republican lead
ers 10 withhold his resolution
Secretary Denby's determination 70
make the trip IN face OF the opposition
at the Capitol has caused much adverse
comment. Leading Senator'S point out
that he may be needed badly when the
navy bill comes up for discussion. Fur
thermore. important administrative poll
icies may be under discussion when his
opinions would be necessary.
There Is a strong probability that an
amendment will be offered to the naval
bill providing that fuel oil cannot be
used except for Government purposes.
with specific reference to the use of oil
for the Henderson trip.
Senator Curtis (Kan.). Republican
whip. made no secret OF his opposition
20 the junket. 'Jt is perfectly inde-
fensble thing to do in view OF the uni
versal demand that we save every dollar
we can" was his comment.