OPPOSITION LOOMS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 531, 7 December 1928, Page 9

OPPOSITION LOOMS

DUBIOUS SENATORS AMERICA AND TREATY (Australian and N.Z Press Association! Reed. 1.30 p.m. NEW YORK, Thin s. The United Press Association's Washington correspondent says an organised but threatening opposition to the Kellogg anti-war treaty has sud denly found root in the Senate. Its formidability remains to be seen, but it now amounts to a determined stand against the treaty by Senator James A- Reed. With a doubt in the minds of half a dozen other senators much must be dissipated in order that the adherents of the Pact may obtain the overwhelming ratifletaion they expect. Some Democratic supporters of Wilsonian foreign policies are doubtful about the treaty’s advisability. Senator Bruce said: “It seems to be a mere blast of wind. There is now a real agency for world peace to which we could subscribe.” Senator Borah is still confident the treaty will be ratified, and he does not believe it will push the United States into the World Court. Some effort will be made to hold up consideration of the treaty until after the passage of the Naval Cruiser Bill, and if it appears that the treaty is facing dangerous opposition it may be delayed for the present.