The Bismarck tribune., 1925-12-23
AMERICA MAY
TAKE PART IN
ARMS PARLEY
Decision Has Apparently Been
Reached Over American
Participation

Washington, Dec. 23.-R-Devcl.
opmcnts here today pointed with in
crcasing definitencss to American
participation in the preliminary
League Of Nations disarmament dis
cussions if feasible way can be
found.
Both Secretary Kellogg and Chair
man Borah Of the senate foreign re-
lations committee conferred with
President Coolidge and there were
indications that decision virtually
had been reached. although the Am
crican reply to the league invitation
would not be forwarded until after
the holidays
Senator Borah said as he left the
White House that he was in complete
accord with the presidents views,
but he did not indicate definitely
what these views were. In other
quarters it was suggested that con-
grcss probably would be asked to
express its opinion on the subject, at
least to the extent of making an ap-
preparation to defray the expense S
of an American delegation.
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE ASKS If
APPROPRIATIONS Is NECESSARY
Washington. Dec. 23.-LF)--Presi-
Gcnt Coolidge has progressed So far
in his effort to find I way to accept
the league of nations invitation to a
preliminary disarmament discussion
that he has asked congressional lead
ers whether an appropriation will be
necessary.
Chairman Borah of the senate for
eign relations committee was called
to the White House today for a con-
ference with President Coolidge and
upon his departure it was indicated
that the president had in mind sub
mitting the question to congress.
II was explained at the White
House that Senator Borah was called
in to ascertain whether he believed
an appropriation was needed TO de-
fray the expenses Of American parti-
cipation in the preliminary discus
sion and that Borah had expressed
the opinion that an appropriation
would be both necessary and .appro-
pirate. 1
In Complete Accord
Senator Borah, on leaving the
White House, declared he was in
complete accord with the President
on the subject. but he did not cx-
plain the Presidents attitude.
Secretary Kellogg, who also confer
red with the chief executive. said he
would leave tonight for St. Paul to
spend Christmas. and that tho next
move would be delayed until after
the holidays.
Should the President decide to sub
nit the question to congress, the final
outcome would be delayed until after
January, congress being now in holi-
day recess.
Senator Lcnroot. Republican Of
Wisconsin, told the president, how
ever, that most senators favored ac-
ceptancc of the invitation.
Senator Borah's attitude on actual
Of the invitation was not
disclosed. He has in the past fought
against all things connected with
the League of Nations.
staff Undetermined
State department officials said no
thought as yet had been given to the
question of the American staff which
would be sent to the conference and
none wOtid be until the issue Of ac-
ccptance was definitely settled.
After the first conference with
Senator Borah and Secretary Kellogg,
the president invited Elihu Root and
Mr.. Kellogg to luncheon at the White
House. He has in recent days had
conferences also with former Secre.
tary Hughes, Col. House and others
familiar with foreign affairs.