Evening star., 1930-12-11
SWANSON FAVORS
DELAY ON COURT
Prospects for Action il
Protocols Believed Less
ened in Senate.
~ the Associated Press.

advocated today by Senator swanson,
Democrat, Virginia, leader OF the
court advocates.
The announcement by Swanson, cou-
pied with the demand of Senator Wat
son, the Republican leader, that the
Court issue not become involved in the
legislative jam of the short session, was
believed at the Senate to end any slight
prospect still remaining for final &C
ton at this session..
The Virginian said it was obvious
that the Senate could not reach vote
on the court in the limited session
ending March T. He feared the in
terestS of adherence would be leopard
tzed by attempting to press for vote
now.
Court Foes Active.
Meanwhile it developed today that
the court foes privately claim at least
% votes against American adherclee.
This total is 8 more than previously
counted upon by the opposition and IL
more than voted against American entry
years ago.
The question of adherence will be
brought up in the Foreign Relations
Committee of the Senate at the regular
meeting next Wednesday by Chairman
Borah and he believes the committee
will report on the matter to the Senate
shortly after the holidays. Il
The subject reached the Senate in
the midst of a bitter speech against
MIR. Hoover for his criticism Of those
seeking relief legislation above that
recommended by him and as it went to
the Foreign Relations Committee the
ranking Republican of that organ1za-
ton, Senator johnson of California, de-
nounced the injection Of the issue at
this time.
Mr.. Hoover took the opportunity In
his message to the Senate to indorse
the revised protocols which were modi-
fied to meet one of the Senate's reSer-
vations which never was accepted by
the other powers
The Presidents communication ac-
companying the protocol follows:
Reviews Senate Action.
"I have the honor to transmit to the
Senate for its consideration and action
three documents concerning adherence
of the United States to the Court Of
international Justice. I inclose also a
report Of November 18, 1929. by the
Secretary of State. I trust the proto-
coils may have consideration as soon
as possible after the emergency relief
and appropriation legislation has been
disposed Of.
'sIt viii be recalled that on January
n, 1926, following extended considera-
ton, the Senate advised and gave
consent to adherence to the court with
five reservations, and 1t gave authorize
ton to effect acceptance by exchange
of notes. Consent to four of. these
reservations was promptly expressed at
a meeting of the nations members of the
court, and after negotiation was under
taken with the approval Of President
Coolidge, two protocols were drawn TO
revise the statutes Of the court in order
to embody this consent and also to meet
the fifth reservation. The protocol Of
accession of the United States and the
protocol of revision have now been
signed by practically all OF the nations
which are members OF the court ana
have also already been ratified by a
large majority Of these nations.
1.-THE provisions of the protocols free
US from any ENHANCEMENT In the dt-
plomacy of other nations. We cannot
be summoned before this court; we can
from time to time seek its serv-
ices by agreement with other nations.
These protocols permit our withdrawal
from the court at any time without
reproach or i'll viii.
U. S. Role in Court.
"The movement for the establish
ment Of such q court originated with
our country. It has been supported by
Presidents Wilson, Harding and Cool
idge: by Secretaries Of State Hughes,
Kellogg and Stimson; it springs from
the earnest seeking Of our people for
justice In international relations and to
strengthen the foundations of peace.
Through the Kellogg-Briand pact
we have pledged ourselves to the use OF
pacific means in settlement OF all con-
troversies. Our great Nation, so de-
voted to peace and justice, should lend
its cooperation in this effort Of the
nations to establish a great agency for
such pacific settlements"
Senator johnson in a statement later
asked what kind Of Court is this
thus characterized by the President?
"If ever we have the misfortune to
join" he continued, "an attempted
withdrawal would be met by such an
avalanche Of abuse abroad and such
storm Of criticism from our interna--
tionalists at home, that withdrawal
would be weI1 nigh impossible.
"One thing has been accomplished by
sending at this particular time the
League Of Nations Court TO the Senate.
Some people may be distracted by it and
public attention may be diverted from
our pressing domestic problems and our
lack Of leadership In solving them. We
have unfortunately in this country some
whose thoughts are ever abroad, whose
hearts throb with sympathy for the
distress Of other nations, and who are
blind to the suffering Of our own
people"
johnson said he was opposed to CIV
ing the slightest heed" to the Court
at this session. Senator Reed, Repub-
hcan, Pennsylvania. another member Of
the Foreign Relations Committee,
urged that It not be considered at this
time.
From another quarter Frederick J.
Libby, executive secretary of the Ma
tional Council for Prevention of War,
said in a statement that the reported
inability Of the President to secure
within his party suitable leader to
head the Senate fight for the World
Court protocols was "disgraceful TO
the party"
Checks OF Leaders.
The statement said Senator Watson
Of Indiana. the Republican leader, ere
fused to sponsor this peace plank of his
party; Senator Borah Of Idaho, For
eign Relations Committee chairman, SIS
not even considered because he is ir-
reconcilable' -; Senator Moses of New
Hampshire declares against the court
entirely; Senator Reed Of Pennsyl-
vania "is apparently not available on
the court issue, " and that Senator Van
denberg Of Michigan seems unwilling
to step into the breach"
There may be, and doubtless are,
other potential leaders for this admin
istration measure" the statement added.
"but could there be better illustration
Of the confusion and division among
Republican Senate leaders on a funda-
mental issue? With such divided
counsels among its leaders on an i'm
portant measure on which the party has
expressed itself, can any one doubt that
the Republican party Is riding Tor a
sall?"~