Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-01-09

the United States, and if recognized, an
embassy would be set up here and be-
come the central plant for all their
nefarious schemes / refuse to vote
to 60 into a partnership with a govern
ment that is doing all it can to destroy
the United States,
Senator Reed. Republican, of Penn
sylvania-I am against it. I don't re-
gard the present government OF Rus
STA as civilized.
Senator Sheppard, Democrat, OF
Texas-I am opposed to recognition l
believe their economic system is at war
with that of the rest of the world, and
also their religious belief.
Senator Ellison ID. Smith. Democrat,
of South CarOlina-I would rather not
express myself and there are certain
complications at the present with re-
spcct to foreign relations.
Senator John G. Townsend, jr.. Re
publican, of Delaware have nothing
to say; I don't know how it is COM
ing up"
Senator VandenbcFg, Republican, of
Michigan have said repeatedly I am
not in favor Of the recognition of Rus
STA unless and until the Government of
the United States has some assurance
the subvertiye movements Of the Soviet
government will be stopped.
Senator David 1. Walsh, Democrat,
Massachusetts, am not in favor of it
for the reasons already promulgated by
the State Department.
Senator Thomas j. Walsh, Democrat,
Montana am for it.
Senator Wheeler. Democrat, of Mon
tana-I am IN favor of the recognition
Of Russia. first because the Russians
are entitled to it, due to the fact they
have hlichnd q cfo bla ont
second, looking at it from our selfish
standpoint, feel 1t would help our for
eign trade materially.
Senator Ashurst, Democrat, of Ari-
zona-Nothing to say.
Senator Couzens, Republican. of
Enthusiastically uninformed. All my
efforts are devoted to domestic affairs
Senator Dill, Democrat, of Washing
toni am in favor of It, We have been
trying to trade with them for years and
If we are going to trade we might as
well have diplomatic relations.
Senator Frazier, Republican, of North
Dakota believe as a friendly national
proposition We should recognize them,
and as business proposition, too.
Senator Harrison, Democrat, Of Mis-
SisSippi-I don't want to be counted one
way or the other. am willing to listen
in on the hearings and be convinced.
Senator McGill. Democrat, of Kansas
i am inclined TO be in favor of it.
Senator Mcclellan, Democrat, of Ten
neSSee.-I see no reason why Russia
should not be recognized. They have
stable government and it has been our
policy to recognize stable governments
In fact, we have recognized revolution
airy governments in Central and South
America almost overnight 1 think it
/ would help our trade enormously and
wouldn't hurt our morals
Senator Norris. Republican Progress
SivC, of Nebraska see no reason why
we should not recognize Russia In
recognizing a country We do not have
to approve its form of government
Senator Nye, Republican, of North
Dakota am favorable to the recogni-
ton of Russia.
Senator Gore, Democrat, of Okla
homa-Russia is entitled to have her
claims against us brought up for con-
sideratton and we should have ours
against her settled. Out of that arbi-
tration 1t is to be hoped that an amicc-
able settlement of our differences can
be reached
Senator Hull, Democrat, of Tennessee
Favorable
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