New-York tribune., 1922-12-30

held in Brussels 70 which the United
States might be invited.
Later Senator BorAh made this COM
II believe that under the cireum-
stances we will have an economic con
ference"
The dropping Of the Borsh amend
ment came Unexpectedly in the Senate
in the course Of prolonged debate. 10
happened with dramatic audiences.
Senator Watson held the floor and was
speaking against the amendment. He
contended Il would embarrass the Pres
ident. Senator Watson disclosed that
this government had put out "feelers"
for a conference. Senator Borah got
into eolloquies with Senator Watson,
Senator Mccormick and Senator Lodge.
Senator Mccormick disclosed that a
conference was projected for Brussels
In which the United States was likely
20 be invited and Senator Lodge con-
hrmed the fact that this government
had sounded out foreign governments
through its representatives abroad on
doing something TO help the European
situation.
Thereupon Senator Borah said that
in view Of the fact negotiations were
in progress and that his amendment
would, as stated, embarrass the Admin.
istration, he would withdraw II.
Technically, the amendment was sim
ply dropped. rather than withdrawn,
a. II had not been formally offered.
Had Il been pressed 70 a vote, II would
have been defeated. Supporters Of the
Borah amendment professed 10 hail the
outcome with satisfaction. They de-
clared that the Borah amendment and
the discussion Of Il had Smoked out
the plan Of the government for deal
ing with European Ahsirs. Senator
Helm, Of Alabama, Democrat, one Of
the supporters Of the amendment, said
Il ought to be brought forward again
and presented, but he did not intro
duee IL.
The Senate did not finish the con-
sideration Of the naval bill. The
House provision for a conference on
the limitation Of auxiliary naval craft
still remains in the bill. though the
measure has not set been finally dis
posed Of. Senator King will press his
proposal for an international confer
enes on land and sea disarmament.
Prior 20 the abandonment Of the
Borah amendment, the Senate again
discussed this proposal from noon
/ until shortly after ( o'clock. Sena.
/ tors johnson, Moses, Kellogg and Wat
son opposed the amendment. Senator
Borah spoke at length for IT, Il was
/ in the course Of Senator Watson''
speech that the exchanges occurred
/ which resulted In disclosure OF the
| fact that a conference is expected and
that led 20 Senator Borah's announce.
mtnt Of withdrawal. As on yesterday
and the day before, the galleries were
crowded and spectators and Senators
manifested keen interest in the de-
bate
This amendment OF the Senator
from Idaho" said Watson, "does en-.
bRrraGS the chief executive. | will &C
80 far a. 70 say things have been done
looking 70 conference in the future
But the President does not propose Il
be goaded into calling y conference foi
ornaments. Personally am in favor
OF such a conference, but ! want itl
limits well defined"
The Senator has suggested that
withdraw my proposed amendment,
said Senator Borah.
NO, I have not suggested Il. but
would welcome such aetion," Senator
Watson replied
Upon assurances from the Senate,
from Indiana that negotiations hav,
been entered into, / viii withdraw m,
amendment" said Senator BorAh.
senator BorAh pressed Senator Wat
son 70 know II there were negotiation
In progress a. 10 calling an eeonomi,
conferences.
"No, not negotiations" said Senate,
watson. What said was that feel
srs had been put out; that foreign ma
tions were being sounded with a view
70 finding out whether the Unite,
States may be helpful and that IN m,
opinion I, might lead 70 a conference
that ] had no authority whatever (,
say that"
He said that he spoke a. an individ
nal but vas net entirely ignorant tina
"tht1s feelerb have been put out Jus
~ the President In his letter states.
Senator borah questioned Senate
Watson whether the fselers hA,
reached the stage Of negotiations.
"Convertstionb," said Senator Lodge
"Conver1ations across the sea-" sale
Senator Borah. "and I understand th,
I senator 20 say that conversations OF
feelers had been put out looking Z,
asesrtaining whether or not the Unites
States could be helpful in ADJUSTING
this situation or this condition Of az
fairS in Europe and that the Senator
\ opinion Was that they uitimatel,
would lssd 10 eohfersnce coverlnI
the question Of the economic eondi
/ tiont."
Watson Expects Farley
"0r 10 some gathering" said Sen
ster Watson, "for the purpose Of de-
tsrmining the problem. That is my
part Of the opinion which have ex
pressed
"But the Senator does knoV thAl
the feelers have been put out" askes
! Senator BorAh.
"Thst is NY un6srstsndiag," rspliet
Senator Watson.
Senate Watson ssid DO vas no.