Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-05
SENATE IN FAVOR
OF NAVAL TREATY;
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Republican, Ohio, proposed to amend
the measure to provide that the Presl-
dent ha authorized to order construc-
tion of the warsllips before July l. 1881.
This would leave it to the Presidents
discretion as to the starting of work.
Senator Harrison, Democrat, MIS-
sissippi. offered an amendment provld-
ing that the President be authorized
to order the ships before January J.,
1882. which date is later than the arms
conference provided by the washington
naval agreement for 1881.
While both propositions would strik
out the language in the House bin,
STIMULATING that the ships be laid down
in three installments before July l..
1891, both amendments left the way
open for compromise In that specific
dates for undertaking the program
were provided.
Robinson for Limitation.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the
Democratic leader, strengthened the
naval bill proponents In the last
minutes of debate with the announce
ment that he was for the bill and for
the time limitation proposition.
The Democratic leader assailed the
argument Of the President that the
time limitation might cause strain
on the budget. He said the same ar
gument had been raised against the
soldiers bonus.
Mark this thought" he declared. ut
Is controlling. Great Britain will never
enter into any arrangement substantial
ly reducing her present naval arma-
nent because 1t has been planned with
due regard and thorough comprehension
OF the multitudinous and long sea lanes
through which British commerce is
transported.
The necessity for numerous rather
than larger vessels Is the key to British
naval policy. That policy will not be
materially changed in the early future
not until British statesmen become con-
fident that warshirs are no longer neces-
sary for the preservation Of commune
cation and commerce"
Bingham Wants More Aircraft Carriers.
Among other amendments drafted
was one by Senator Bingham, Repub-
lican. Connecticut, proposing building
three $l9,000,000 airplane carriers
rather than one.
The afternoons debate found Sena-
tors George. Democrat, Georgia; Tyson,
A@CnAOSlat, AEIlAICSSCCt dIlQ Nicely, DEIlO~
Graf, West Virginia. giving their sup
port to the cruiser measure Senator
Frazier, Republican, North Dakota,
sounded the cry of the foes of the BILL
1T Is the place of the United States
declared Frazier. ito take the lead for
peace instead Of for war. There is in
creasing sentiment against war and a
boost in this sentiment is bound to have
It's influence on the next naval arma-
ment conference. Hundreds of millions
are being spent every year for the
Army and Navy that might we'll be spent
for the welfare Of the people,
Hale Closes General Debate.
Chairman Hale of the naval commit
tee, in charge Of the measure, closed
general debate. He said the bill must
not be regarded as gesture.
Let us so keep up our national de-
fense," he argued, that no other nation
will violate the new treaty renouncing
war. The world desire for peace always
has been present In peace times, but
when war comes folks soon forget these
fine sentiments"
Sixteen Republicans, including Sena-
| tor Curtis of Kansas, the Republican
| leader, .oted for the amendment with
| IL Democrats and the Farmer Laborite,
| Senator Shipstead Of Minnesota. The
| 26 Republicans who turned against the
President were supported by % Demo-
Gratis.