Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-24

that Clemenceau's attitude toward
Germany had been such us to detract
somewhat from the effectiveness of
his appeals to the American people.
while Clemenceau has not been
known as an extreme milItarist, az
compared with poincare and some 9th
er statesmen" said Senator Hitch
COCK he has established a reputation
for representing an entirely harsh pol
icy toward Germany"
The Nebraska senator added that
his purpose was not so much to crit
lclze Clemenceau but rather the pol
icy of the French government toward
Germany.
He said America was honored by
the former premier's visit and observ-
ed tina Clemenceau had invited crit
icism Of his remarks.
Asks About Negro Troops
I'D like to have Mr.. Clemenceau
in his mex speech justify the putting
of the colored troops among white peo-
Pile said Senator Hitchcock. 1T can't
be justified"
Referring to the French monument
dedicated on armistice day on the 1914
war front, Senator Hitchcock said the
sentiment expressed did not indicate
that France desires peace with Ger
many.
That Haunting of a spirit of hate"
said Mr.. Hitchcock, in the very face
of Germany is not calculated to pro-
mote peace by France and for the Uni
ted States to cooperate; France will
have to explain why such acts are
committed to goad the German peo-
Pile
Senator Borah interjected that
Clemenceau was "studiously obscure"
in his proposal for q rapprochement of
the United States, France and Great
Britain and that France evidently ex-
pected the United States to pledge
her support while she went on her
military way
Senator Glass, democrat, Virginia,
interjected an inquiry as TO whether
the Anglo-Japanese alliance had not
again become effective as the result
Of the failure of France and Italy to
ratify the four-power treaty nego-
tiated at the Washington conference as
a substitute for the Anglo-Japanese
convention.
Tour Not Resented
Senator Hitchcock continued;
Il don't feel like r~esenting the pres
ence Of Mr.. C~lemenceau in this coun-
try. He no doubt feels justified in
coming on this occasion. He is very
old and has served his country faith
fully. He has a right to come here
and present to the people of the Unit
ed States the appeal of France, but !
think he ought in his addresses TO meet
these questions that | have raised here,
and which are against the peace OF
Europe, an obstacle to peace in
Europe, and in sons respects almost
certain to cause war.
Also praising Mr.. C~lemenceau per
so1ally as "a very great character
with a long and distinguished career"
Senator Borah declared the outstand-
ing feature of the former premier's
first message to America was an
accusation of dishonor.
1T is a pretty serious charge for a
guest to say to the country in which
he is a visitor that all the suffering
and ills Of Europe are due to the dis
honorable policy of the country said
Senator Borah.
THE statement Of Mr.. CIemenceau
is as u~nfounded as it is ungrateful."
Another feature of the former pre-
mier's first New York address, Mr..
Borah continued. was a plea to guar
antee the boundaries of France, pre-
sumably by American military forces"
lie added that other propositions laid
down By the French statesman, in
Guiding a suggestion that the United
States should aid France in enforcing
the treaty against Germany, would
not bring peace but plunge you into a
chaos the tongue cannot portray.
M. Clenenceau advises us we are
on the verge of another war;" he con
tinued. II think he is right. we are
on the verge of another war and it
is because of the policies pursued by
the dominant powers of Europe and
because the United States did not
stay in Europe"
France Called Militant
The Idaho seator said there was
on every hand that the gov
erning power of France is militant"
Subsequent events, he added. had
borne out q statement to this effect
three years ago by President
Wilson. He asserted that France was
the dIscordant note in the Washing
armament conference and had also
shown plainly she was against lilnita-
ton Of armament, first and last.
We would like the DISTINGUISHED
visitor to state the position of France
disarmament and also the naval
of the Washington confer
ence,' Mr.. Borah said, adding that the
Washington treaties now were resting
a pigeon hole or some less desira.
ole place in the French foreign office.
MIR. Clemenceau feels aggrieved
hat we think France is militaristic."
said Senator Borah. Her conduct
only be justified by the most OBJ
loxious and oppressive Imperialism"
France and Great Britain were both
by Seantor Borah Of having !
Iroused the Moslem peoples, and Of
brought on a threat Of fanatical
var. He added that Mesopotamia and
yria were being exploited ana that !
hese are the policies the United States 4,
$ invited to go to Europe to enforce,
!. Suffering is prevalent, in Europe /
senator Borah said, because the Yer |