Show I I S CHANCES A AS t IMPROVED II 1 oR h R Ratification Now Regarded DY Leaders as Beyond V Pale of Doubt II WASHINGTON March 16 Ad- Ad n n leaders today regarded ratification r of the power four-power Pacific treaty by the senate as placed beyond tho tha pale paIe of all aU doubt by developments resulting res In the unanimous consent Agreement to limit debate and take a vote on Friday March 24 Sig- Sig the abandonment by opponents b of all aU plans for a prolonged fight be voting agreement was as reached late yesterday after a series of conferences between tho the various senate elements It It provides for deferment of on all further reservations re or amendments until next Tuesday for limitation of sp speeches beginning on Wednesday and for tor a final vote as soon as the senate convenes the following Frida Friday It was believed today that the now would center Its efforts rg lY on n an an attempt to secure by res- res to the treaty what It has tailed d three times to secure by amendment amend amend- ment provision that outside powers shall be called Into consultation when any Pacific controversy touches their interests Although prior to reaching the voting agreement the senate yesterday yesterday yes yes- estErday es again refused to amend the treaty to this effect proponents of the the e proposal still believe that a reser- reser of the right kind might command command com com- mand the support of many who opposed op- op posed amendment because It would Involve In- In volve olve reopening the treaty |