Evening star., 1922-12-27

| uie competition OF the German merchant
we had asked nothing" said sena-
tor Lodge. have taken nothing and
don't propose to ask or take. But
that should leave us to determine
What we shall give, when and to whom,
/ ana not leave 1t to be settled by other
| nations"
With that Senator Lodge yielded
the noor and Senator John Sharp
Williams Of Mississippi was recog-
nized.
Senator Williams declared that
America is proud of this earth. Her
Ideals. her magnificent unselfishness
are a part Of the present status of
this earth. and. no matter what you
that fact"
He predicted that in the future the
american people will turn to the pol
icy or woodrow Wilson and will seek
to bring about the enforcement of
peace on earth.
Jealous Of Wilson's Ideals.
Il hope" said Senator Williams.
that no one will attempt to take
from Woodrow Wilson the credit for
saying at Versailles that the United
States wanted nothing but to win the
war" The Mississippi senator said
that he did not like to see the United
Is deporting Armenians. grandfathers
and grandchildren and ravishing Ar
men'an women.
Il q were the American administra
tion." said Senator Williams. II would
send word to the Turk that these
atrocities must cease"
When Senator Williams concluded
MS statement, Senator Borah arose
to the defense of his proposal for an
economic conference. He declared
tnat the Senate, In dealing with for
eign affairs. has the right to advise
as well as to consent to negotiations
with other nations. He said he
thought the Congress today exercises
much more authority in settling for
eign affairs than 1t has in the past.
Hard to Define Scope.
Taking up the suggestion of Senator
Lodge that the scope Of the proposed
economic conference should be de-
termined In the amendment to the
navy bill. Senator Borah said it would
be very difficult to determine the
scope Of the questions which would
be considered.
we passed a provision requesting
the President to call a conference on
the limitation Of naval armaments."
said Senator Borah, 'and the Presi-
dent. as he had a perfect right to do.
enlarged the scope of this conference
SO that 1t took in naval armaments
and the consideration of affairs in the
Iacific ocean. l take it that unless
the president should advise us what
negotiations the administration has
had under way with foreign nations
and what subjects he desired to have
considered at such a conference it
would be improper for US to attempt
10 limit MIN in this matter.
would be willing and I suppose
tnat the senator from Massachusetts,
MI Lodge. would be willing to leave
1t to the President after he had con-
ferred with the other nations to de-
termine what subjects should be dis
cussed at the proposed conference
My amendment was drawn advisedly
SO as not to curta.l the powers Of the
president in this matter. II Senator
Lodge and other members of the Sem
ate are sufficiently advised by the
$reSident as to what should be in
cluded or excluded, I would be glad
TO accede to their suggestions.
Concerns L. s.
This question of the economic con-
ditlon OF the world is not only a for
point where 1t concerns our legfsIa-
ton here, where it concerns every
farmer. every business man and
every home in this country.
oCHdhoI l<OuSe ADVISES US that the
President is now negotiating with
regard to these matters. I have sup
posed that the President was think
ing them over. I have no reason SO
far to suppose that he had yet taken
up negotiations. But 1t Is interesting
to know.
IF We can be advised that the ac-
ton or the Senate would conflict with
or embarrass the administration in
its plans, l would be glad to consider
&c
is closed as to the need Of consider
ing the matter of the economic condi-
tions Of the world"
Senator Watson of Indiana asked
whether Senator Borah thought that
his proposal conferred any power
upon the President he has not now
II do not think it does" replied
Senator Borah. But much is to be
gained by the action Of Congress
The President could take the resolu-
ton if he desired, or disregard it, or
extend It,"
Scope Purposely Broad.
Senator Borah said he wanted the
resolution TO be SO broad that the
President would not be limited In
dealing with the subject and on ac-
count of limitations possibly failing
to carry it out.
Senator Reed of Missouri suggested
that in calling the conference it will
| be empowered to take up any subject
relating to Europe, Asia or Africa.
The Senate should go in with its eyes
! open.
Senator Borah said the conference
could only deal with economic ques-
tionS, and that moreover, nothing that
was considered could be binding until
i 1t was ratified by Congress. He SUD-
posed that negotiations are now going
on as to what shall be considered. The
| resolution would back up the Presi-
dent to the extent of authorizing an
economic conference. He was con-
| vinced himself that the proposition is
, wise.
Il look upon this proposition" said
Senator Borah. "of dealing with eco
Inomic problems as q distinctly Amer
lean question, not exclusively so, but
inclusively. In some respects this is
just as much an American question as
the war was in the spring of 1917.
The economic problem of Europe has
now reached the United States"
! Senator Borah said that if contli-
tions continue for another year a war
among the great powers of Europe
will ensue and the United States can
not possibly keep out OF 1t. He said
it is the height Of patriotism for the
i United States to take steps to ward
/ off catastrophe which would result
J from neglect of economic conditions.