Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1925-12-25

CENATOR SMOOT on Wednesday
~ asked consideration Of the wal,
debt settlements with Belgium, italy
and other debtor nations, the admins
tration hoping for immediate approval
But Reed, Howell, Norris and John
son all attacked the Italian settlement
as a cancellation Of the principal and
part Of the interest. The Missourian
introduced a resolution directing the
foreign relations committee to investi'
gate and report:
l. Whether any foreign govern
ment, corporation, or nationals nave
furnished any funds for the purpose
of influencing the American govern.
ment or senate in connection with our
foreign policies or foreign relations.
2. Whether our war debtors are
able to meet their obligations.
3. The amount, terms, and condi-
tions of private loans made to coun-s
tries or the corporations or nationals
Of countries indebted to the United
States.
f. What organizations exist and
what funds have been pledged and ex-
pended to influence the action Of the
American government In its relations
with other countries.
The last clause Is aimed at the
American Peace foundation and other
organizations that are conducting a
campaign to bring about senate ap-
proval of Americas entry into the
World court.
THAT World court question came
l. up for debate Thursday when the
senate took up for consideration Sen
at0r Swanson's resolution providing
for American adhesion to the protocol
under which the tribunal was organ
ized, with the five reservations APP
proved by President Coolidge. Senator
Borah took the lead Of the opposition,
seeking to amend the resolution with
reservation providing for United
States adhesion only on the condition
that the court be completely divorced
from the League Of Nations. The de-
bate promised to be rather long, but
the wise ones in Washington predicted
that the Swanson resolution would
carry. The cause of the World court
is now supported by the President, the
administration Republicans, most Of
the Democrats, and by many church,
student and other organizations.
The first bill passed by the senate
was one introduced by Bingham of
Connecticut, giving to the secretary
of commerce authority to regulate and
control civil aircraft engaged In inter
state commerce and flying over gov
ernment property. The measure
creates an assistant secretary Of COM
merce to foster air navigation.
a MONG the annual reports made
"A last week was that of Rear Ad-
miral Billiard, commandant of the coast
guard. He says the coast guard Is
making steady and gratifying progress
in breaking up rum running and will
drive this menace from American
shores in due time But he predicts
that this will be a trying task for
years to come.
Secretary Of the Navy Wilbur re-
ports that the navy is In first-class con-
dition and ready for action and that
its morale is higher than ever before.
He praises the Presidents economy
policy and makes few requests for ad-
ditional funds.
COL. WILLIAM MITCHELL was
" found guilty by the court-martial
on all the eight specifications of the
charge brought against him, and was
sentenced to suspension from rank,
command and duty for five years, with
out pay and allowances. The extreme
penalty of dismissal was not imposed
because Of the military record Of the
defendant during the World war.
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