March 15, 1920

          As I expected, the Treaty of Versailles was once again declined by Congress during voting. In fact, the second time around brought about even worse results for President Wilson. His difficulty to compromise or work with Senate caused any remaining, loyal Democrats to disagree with his proposal. They ultimately feared that the United States would be left with no treaty, so 21 of the Democrats voted to accept the fourteen amendments from the reservationists. Yet the outcome for the modified treaty was still closer than anticipated. Even with support from some Democrats, it fell seven votes short of the two-thirds approval required to ratify. Now we can only hope all this business and hassle that came along with the Treaty of Versailles will finally come to an end.

March 9, 1920

           My readers, I have to sadly inform you that Senate has decided to reconsider the Treaty of Versailles. They were under extreme pressure from the public and felt it was necessary. Nonetheless, I don't believes the opinions of anyone have changed much, or at all, in the past four months. Similar to the last time around, President Woodrow strongly refuses to accept any positive changes that have been suggested. He has said in a statement, "Either we should enter the League . . . not fearing the role of leadership which we now enjoy, or we should retire . . . from the great concert of powers by which the world was saved." If this leads to another defeat though, I'm perfectly fine with his stubborn attitude and resistance against the Senate. When there's an outcome, negative or positive, I guarantee to inform you.

December 3, 1919

           Alas, the Treaty of Versailles has been officially turned down by Congress! During the vote on the first day of December, the treaty remained unchanged. Because of this horrible decision, a large number of Democrat Representatives who had been loyal to Wilson prior to voting, teamed with the irreconcilables to defeat the treaty. However, when it came to Senates vote, the majority of Democrats still voted yes but the reservationists and irreconcilables joined forces to crush it. Overall, the treaty essentially collapsed and hopefully sees no future in America or our government!

November 7, 1919

           I'm anxiously awaiting voting day, and so are the rest of the reservationists. As it draws nearer, I grow even more confident that the Treaty of Versailles will not be passed by Congress. Most of this blame will be placed upon Wilson for his refusal to compromise. That ignorant man, who unfortunately his president for another year or so, has pushed  away any Democratic supporters he might have once had. However, his stupidity continues to result in success for me and the rejection of the treaty.

October 20, 1919

           I apologize for my negligence towards my readers in my inability to keep you updated. But it is difficult for me to share certain information I come across without betraying rules set out by the government. However, I'm delighted to tell you that we're in the process of writing out the amendments to be added to the Treaty of Versailles, and there will most likely be about a dozen. As many know, the reservationists main concern has to do with Article 10 of the League of Nations that focuses on collective security. This is problematic for us because we fear it can potentially draw America into war(s) without approval from Congress. In our eyes, it should be altered to read "The United States assumes no obligation to preserve the territorial integrity or political independence of any other country . . . unless . . . Congress shall . . . so provide."

October 12, 1919

          Yesterday marked the conclusion of six weeks of public hearings concerning the Treaty of
Versailles, conducted by me. The purpose of such hearings were so any opponents of the treaty had the chance, and plenty of time, to speak out against it and offer up any propositions for change. Overall, I would say the hearings were beneficial, even if only in delaying forward movements by Wilson. Again, I enforce that we, reservationists, shall refuse to compromise with Senate. And I beg that citizens and my audience do the same. Don't give in to Wilson!

August 28, 1919

           For those with the accusation that I intentionally delayed action on the Treaty of Versailles, you would be right. And I'm not ashamed of that or regret the decisions I made. I an the head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and hold the right to do so. Some might even go as far as to call me ruthless. In fact, I even spent, well rather wasted, two weeks reading aloud the treaty, every word of the lengthy 300 page document. It was my choice to take advantage of the given opportunity to embarrass President Woodrow Wilson, in whatever way. Meanwhile, I also weakened the Democratic that backed him prior to the ratification debate.

August 23, 1919

            I am not only reluctant for political reasons, but the current president in office, Woodrow Wilson, has treated me with great disrespect. I never expected to hate anyone in politics with the hatred I feel toward Wilson. Also, he completely and rudely overlooked my fellow Republicans when appointing delegates for the peace conference. But as I said, I want it to remain clear that my political opinion about the Treaty of Versailles is my main motivation in rejecting it.

August 19, 1919

           As many of you may know, I gave a speech just last week in which I outlined my views in regard to the Treaty of Versailles and certain foreign relations. Here is a quote from my own speech, "On the League of Nations", to reiterate my fair judgement.

"The United States is the world's best hope, but if you fetter her in the interests and quarrels of other nations, if you tangle her in the intrigues of Europe, you will destroy her power for good and endanger her very existence . . . Strong, generous, and confident, she has nobly served mankind. Beware how you trifle with your marvellous inheritance, this great land of ordered liberty, for if we stumble and fall freedom and civilization everywhere will go down in ruin."

August 16, 1919

           The Treaty of Versailles shall not be passed unless certain changes are made. If, and when, this happens, I and the rest of us reservationists will consider voting for its approval in Congress. Even if only in spite of Wilson, I refuse to agree to the Treaty of Versailles unless dramatic changes are made that have been suggested by the reservationists.