Washington, Mar. 30.
After the Chinese Treaty the Senate ratified the Chinese Tariff Treaty, thus sanctioning the whole of the Washington Conference decisions.
the debate on the Chinese Treaty revolved on the question of the extent of the pledge "to provide the fullest and most unembarrassed opportunity for China to maintain for herself an effective and stable Government.""
Senator Underwood, in replying to heckling questions, insisted that the Treaty did not contain any obligation to usa force.
The Treaty was adopted unanimously.
Later.
The Senate ratified the Treaty dealing with China without either amendment or reservation.—Reuter.
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