Evening star., 1933-01-28

Thursdays visit Of the British Ambas-
of the rules.
Ambassador Lindsay's name was
brought into the Senate debate by
Robinson, of Indiana, who, in present.
ing his resolution, charged that the
other Robinson had run afoul Of the
Senate rules by bringing Sir Ronald
on to the floor
The Arkansas Senator calmly admit
ted he had made mistake, but said
1t was q social visit in which inter-
national debts had played no part.
The Indiana Republican sought an
immediate vote on his anti-revision
resolution, but the Democratic chief
forced 1t over under the rules and
reiterated that Congress could not stop
the President or President from
negotiating with the British and other
nations who have met their debt pay
ments and who desire to discuss future
payments with the United States.
Referring to newspaper reports that
the British Ambassador had been in
vited into the chamber and had carried
on an effort for debt reduction there,
Robinson Of Indiana, said
Il submit q foreign Ambassador has
no right on the floor of the Senate
Every one knows his chief interest Is
sands Of Americans desire reduction Of
their debts, but let them try to get
onto the floor to state their case"
Admits His Mistake.
Robinson of Arkansas, replied that he
personally had invited Sir Ronald into
the chamber.
THAT was my mistake" he said. II
did not refresh myself on the rules.
It was an unintentional disregard of
the rules. The subject Of international
debts was not even mentioned. much
less discussed"
Robinson and Senator Reed, Repub-
lican, of Pennsylvania. yesterday had
explained that the Ambassador had
brought an acquaintance of theirs, the
Marquis Of Lothian, to the Capitol for
courtesy call and luncheon.
Robinson Of Indiana, said he had
nothing against the British Ambas-
sador or his people," but added:
What difference Is there between
lobbying. though 1t be in high circles,
for cancellation Of the British debt, and
the other lobbying you see around the
Capitol corridors"
IlC Aloldl16Al . xCCO1utlOl WdS pl&CCu
on the table at the suggestion Of the
Democratic leader, who said he would
ask its reference to the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee at some future date.
Can't Pre-Judge Matter.
IT respectfully say to the Senator
from Indiana" he asserted, that this
isn't q matter that can fairly be pre-
judged. We cannot estop by q declara-
ton now or q reafirmation of q pre-
vious declaration future Congress from
giving such consideration to this sub
ject as it desires.
Nor can we stop the President or
the President-elect from negotiating on
it In q manner which the Constitution
provides"
In the preamble to his resolution, the
Indianan said it currently wae reported
and not denied that foreign countries
were seeking conferences with America
for reconsideration of debts, but that
Congress had declared q definite pol
icy" against reduction and foreign ma.
tions should not be under "any misap-
prehension as to the definite position Of
the United States on this question"
Robinson Of Arkans4s, during the de-
bate, called attention to President
elect Roosevelt's statement denying As
"unfounded" reports that william G..
Bullitt was in Great Britain as his
agent or that he, Mr.. Roosevelt, was
committed to an 80 per cent cut In the
British obligation.