U.S. CONGRESS

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 171, 15 April 1921, Page 5

U.S. CONGRESS

PEACE WITH GERMANY PROVISIONS OF THE KNOX RESOLUTION T SETTLEMENT OF AMERICA’S CLAIMS By Talecrauh-Preza Aaioolatloa-OopyrtirhK . (Rec. April 14, 7.30 p.m.) Washington, April 13. Senator Knox introduced, his resolution for ending the state of war with Germany. Tho resolution provides that although tho United States has not ratified the Treaty of Versailles it reserves all rights and powers and claims; privileges, indemnities, reparations, and advantages to which it is entitled, including the right to enforce the same under the armistice terms or any extensions or modifications thereof which the United States is entitled to as one of the principal Allied and Associated Powers. The resolution also provides that the United States shall retain all German property seized, but without disposing of it until each country ratifies a treaty providing a satisfactory settlement of all United States claims against Germany arising out of the war. The resolution was referred to the Foreign Relations Committee. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

PRESIDENT’S SPEECH DISCUSSED

SENATORS APPROVE REJECTION OF LEAGUE.

Washington, April 13.

Senators Johnson and Borah, commenting on President Harding’s speech, doubted whether the Versailles Treaty, with the League of Nations Covenant excluded, can be put into ratifiable shape. Both Senators express hearty approval of the President’s stand in definitely rejecting the present lieague. Senator Johnson said': "Two great policies aro enunciated; first, that America America, iand the policy of Washington, of no entangling alliances, is again in clarion tones proclaimed. Secondly, an immediate declaration of a state of peace with Germany, notwithstanding the immense amount of propaganda, is to be made.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE TARIFF BILL

MEETING DEPRECIATION IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES. (Rec. April 14, 7.30 p.m.) , Washington, April 13

The Repulican leaders have decided to merge the Emergency Tariff ,and AntiDumping Bills, including a Bill prohibiting the recognition of more than 66 2-3 per cent, depreciation on foreign currency in terms of dollars for import value appraisals. Thus German, Austrian, and other low currencies would have their value increased for tariff valuation pur-poses.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. •