Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-17


tors opposing the treaty would have
ample time in which to express them
selves against the treaty during the
three remaining days of this week and
Monday.
1T thank the Senator for his kind
ness" said Senator johnson with sar-
casrn. "I appreciate 1t beyond words"
The Republican leader said 1t was
obvious. that q great majority OF the
Senators were ready for action on the
treaty. No, effort, he said, had been
made to curtail debate, but 1t had be-
come clear that the opposition had
reached the point OF talking for. the exc
press purpose of disSipating q quorum.
Senator Watson then served formal
notice that clotnre would be resorted
to. eas. ~
Every Senator" said Senator Wat
son, has his mind made up. Every
Senator understands the treaty and
knows how he will vote. Further de-
bate will not change single vote. We
can't sit here unfortunately when the
great majority are ready to act"
With O torrent of imprisoned words,
Senator johnson rallied at the proposal
to invoke cloture. He said he was en-
portance to the country.
II am fighting for my country and
am willing to die for my country" said
Senator johnson dramatically.
THE majority may do as they please, "
he continued. Il am asking no favors
Of the majority. Even though be
alone, will stand here and express
myself to the people of the country.
Quotes Shakespeare.
Lay on, MacDuff, and damned be
he who first cries, Hold, Enough"
Bring on your cloture. Cloture has
country was about to embark on o for
eign adventure or misadventure.
Il make no agreement. stand on
my rights. And when God no longer
permits me to stand on my feet and
express myself, I'll take my medicine
as have always taken. 1t In the past.
Bring on your cloture. DO 1t, Sirs." "
Senator johnson offered a reservation
to the naval treaty providing that the
United States should have the right ID
construct the last three 8-inch gun
cruisers authorized under the treaty at
any time during the life of the treaty.
Senator Hale Of Maine, chairman OF
the Naval Affairs Committee, and an
other opponent Of the treaty, announced
that he would offer a reservation pro-
viding that the United States should be
allowed TO build the type Of ships II
needs, under the treaty. He also pro-
tested that he thought he should be
given more than 10 minutes in which
to discuss his reservation.
Senator Hale then launched another
long attack on the treaty, replying to
Senator Reed of Pennsylvania and Sen
ator Robinson of Arkansas, both OF
whom were delegates to the London
Naval Conference. Senator Hale said
that he intended to expose the fallacy
of their arguments. He also remarked
that while Senator Reed and Senator
Robinson were members Of the Ameri-
can delegation they did not officially
represent the Senate when acting as
delegates.
At the opening Of the session today
the quorum call showed so Senators
answering Present" and two others
came into the Chamber soon afterward
There are, it Is said, SO or 10 Senators
in Washington.
johnson Makes. Impassioned Talk.
Senator johnson followed Senator
Hale In the debate. In impassionec
| tones the Californian declared that
| IL he stood on the floor of the Senate
and extolled England or Japan he
would be hailed by large part OF
the American press as . great states
man. -
Because dare to stand on this hool
| and speak from my heart for my
country, am charged with being q