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SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1922. DEMOCRATIC LEADER MAKES PLEA FOR RATIFICATION OF TREATY be saved from this danger for the up- building of @ greater America. ‘A number of treaties were nego- tiated at the conference in Washing- ton on the ts, -| to say that the use of arms or which would fined. secret notes or understandings. the treaty in effect fs an alliance tween the four great powers for of- fensive and defensive purposes, or at least, it ts contended we will @rawn into that position in the end ception of the worle in connection vith the conference, no part of which whether within or outside the con- ference meetings—was begun, prose- cuted or concluded in intrigue. Nuth- ing could be further from the fact. |‘ “It is of course, wholly incon- sistent with the amenities of inter- national intercourse, that the infor- mal and confidential suggestions and conversations incident to negotiations should be stated, but the senate may be assured that a full disclosure of everything said or done in the course of the negotiations would reveal noth- ing derogatory to the part taken by any of the American delegates or in- volve any consideration or acceptance of any position not entirely consist- ent with the traditional policies of this government. “It should be remembered that the four-power treaty dealt with a sub- said,|ject—the Angle-Japanese alliance— which, as an agreement between two power competent to make and con- tinue it, was not, and in the nature of things, could not be, appropriately Placed upon the conference agenda. Technically, it was a matter outside the conference, although the confer- ence furnished an excellent opportu- gates were induced to accept some various suggestions. plans for four-power Pacific treaty cunningty contrived by others opposed to American interests as “a very poor and erroneous conception of the work in connection with the con- ference.” The aided that the amen- ities of international intercourse re- vealing the informants confidential suggestions and converr=“‘onsincident to the negotiations, but he avsured the senate that a full disclosure of every- thing said or done wou.d reveal noth- ing derogatory to the part taken by the American delegates. Ho asserted he would not consider or accept any position not entirely consistent with the traditional policies of the Ameri- can government. an obligation that relates to his own conduct and does not did him to ag- gressive action . because the other party to the contract, whose rights he has agreed to respect, becomes in- ‘yotved in difficulties. “But the question ts not left here. The foreign relations committee have moved a reservation to the treaty. which beyond a doubt will be accept- ed by the senate which reads as fol- lows: “The United States understands that under the statement in the pre amble, or under the terms of this treaty, there is no commitment to firmed force, no alliance, no obliga- tion to join in amy defense.” “When the treaty ts ratified with this understanding on the part of our government, what ground is left to those who contend the treaty is an offensive and defenstve alliance to stand upon? None that I can sea “On the other hand, it ts asserted mother, posed treaty, or hostile criticisrm can add to it or make its engagements greater than “its unequivocal language set forth.” There are no secret notes or under standings he asserted. Discussing the genesis of the treaty. which has been the subject of ques- tions in the senate from its oppon-| nity for conversations régarding it. ents, Mr. Hughes said that while the “While I cannot, of course, under “question of authorship is unimport-‘take to state what CAPSULES was proposed or Dance Today to Shanghai While Miami Dreams THREE NEW FOX TROTS Malte EEE ES YOUR FEET TINGLE TO Advance Sale of April Releases 5084 | Just a Little Love Song 75c | My Mammy Kno’ Isham Jones Orchestra 2194 | Granny : 75 Doo-Dah Blu mny Kreuger’s Orchestra 2190 | Good Bye, Shanghai 75c | While Miami Carl Fenton Orchestra THE RICHTER MUSIC CO. “THE BABY BOND STORE” Next to Iris Theater Phone 306 not been due to the fact that they were binding agreements between the Che TCaaner Naite weihrne suggested in confidence by any of tne|turn i went over the waoic deiegates. I think it entirely proper| with you <2 ti> proposed agreement negotiations relating | received your approval I should add to the four-power treaty was conduct- ed within limitations defined by the American government The views of this government as to the importance of the termination of the AngloJap- ance or make any commitment to the impose any sort of obligation as to its de cisions in ‘futuro’ contingencies, It must deal with any exigency accord- ing to its constitutional methods. In Preparation for the conference, the American delegates reviewed the mat- ter thoroughly and the entire courne of the negotiations in connection with *|the four-power treaty were in accord with these principles, and, as I have said, within the limits which we de- “The treaty itself is very short and simple and is perfectly clear, It r~ jlquires no commentary. Its engagr- ments are eagily understood and no ingenuity in argument or hostile crit- ~ | icism can add fo them or make them other or greater than its unequivocal language sets forth. ‘There are no “In view of this, the question of au- .| thorship is unimportant. It was signed by four powers, whose delegates re- pectively adopted it, all having made “I may say, however, with respect to the general course of negotiations should be a party, I prepared a draft of the treaty based upon the various taggestions which had been exchang- ed between the delegates. This draft was first submitted to Senator Lodge and Mr. Root, as you were then ab- sent on account of the death of your After the approval of the American delegates who were here, the draft was submitted to the repre- sentatives of other powers and be- came the subject of discussion be- tween the heads of the delegations rned and with a few changes, which were approved by the Ameri can delegates and which 4'4 not affect the spirit or subst«nce of the pro- an agreement reached. Immedictely upon your re Munster oemiwn Of Lue Weaty to che resuite|/father of the child is employed as of the conference its failure would |foreman of one of be nothing rhort of national calam-)the Standard that, in «der to avoid any misunder- ity.” including an aunt standing ( prepared a memorandum to accompny the treaty with respect to its effect in relation to the man PEAK dated islands and reserving domestic questions. “At this stage, while it was sot | strictly a conference matter, in order| dead child are en route here —_—_—— Kansas to attend the funeral —-.—___ HOME SADDENED = | sxaonsas. Fom covavom. CHEYENNE, Wyo, March 11—A BY DEATH OF GIRL) scree. io wis ce t | Charles Young, U. 8. A, colored, will to insure publicity at the earliest pos-| ba heed next Son 2 sible moment, the treaty # thus/ weibases, Se oe Oe ee agreed upon and before it had been! Geraldine Peak, six-year-old daugh-| merly “ade laren, ae wee for- signed, was presented by Senator!sor of Mr and Mrs. Arthur W. Peal, | nr Lodge to the couference in plenary session and its imports and limita tions stated. His statement met with the acquiesce of all. “The trea:y as thus drawn and no- tified was deemed to embrace the main isiands of Japan. Later, in view of the sentiment both in this country and Japan, it was deemed to be pre- ferable to exclude these main islands and a supplementary treaty was pre pared to this effect which designated the islands of Jnzaa which it was to incjude, “There ts not the slightest mystery about the treaty or basis for suspic jon regarding it. It is a straight for- ward document which attains one of the most important objects the Ameri can government has had in view and is of the highest importance to the maintenance of friendly relations in the Far East upon a sound besis. 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