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ate to adop. I. without any modihca-

ate 70 ADOPT II without any modtfica-
K ton whatever.
The first stir over the announce.
+ mont that Russin had become aroused
oYer the proposed action OF the Amer
fcan Congress in cutting on all COM
nercial and treaty relations with that
country. and that international COM
pltcations might ensue. soon was fol-
lowed by another thrill when six mem
bers Of the Cabinet were summoned
to the White House late In the after
noon for special meeting. Omcinlly
Z st was stated that the Cabinet meet
ins was to pas finally upon the Pros
idents message on departmental ar
Thursday. The meeting lasted for
more than three hours and the mes
cage was discussed In detail
Throughout the day an effort was
made IN official quarters to minimize
tho Importance OF the Russian ambas-
eador's action.
Russia has made no formal pro-
test against the abrogation OF the
treaty. or against the Sulzer rcsolu-
tion" declared Secretary of State
Knox. following the forenoon confer
ences. He reiterated the statement af-
ter the Cabinet meeting tonight.
Every One Reticcnt.
Reticence was observed by eyery one
connected with the negotiations: The
Russian ambassador declined to dis
cuss the matter, but eagerly sought
information as to the probable ntti-
tude OF the Senate.
President Taft to-day sent for sew
ell of the Senate leaders and placed
the matter before them. He is said
to have urged that the resolution of
ahrosstion be modified.
Republican leaders In the House
were inclined to criticize the Demo-
Gratis for having required the adop-
y hn C,,1
form u which Russia excepted They
had endeavored. they said, to have tho
Tesoii ton amended. When that effort
faile'l. they voted for II in its original
terms The resolution was carried
800 to l, the only negative ote being
cast by Representative Malby. of New
York Republican. The Democrats
were quick to iefcnd their action, and
Chairman SulZer tonight issued n
statement In which he declared that
everything recited in the resolution
was tue and that the Russian am
nhssaoor would not attempt to deny
Republican leaders Of the Senate told
the President to-day that there was
no hope of postponng action IN the
upper branch OF Congress. Senator
Gun erSon, OF Texas, Democrat. will
lead tho tight Monday for the adoption
OF his resolution. which is a counter
publican leaders are trying to get to-
Eeth.r on q substitute.
1t was said that the House. anxious
Tor speedy action. might accept
modified resolution rather than get
tnto a wrangle with the Senate. and
have the matter go over until after the
Christmas holidays. The Indications
Tonight were that a resolution. agreed
TO by both houses, would be I'm tho
hands OF President Taft not later than
Wednesday next. There is no thought
that the President Will veto the reso-
luton in its final form.
SulEcr Stands Firm.
Chairman Sulzer. in his statement of
the situation, said:
%! course, do not know what the
Russian ambassador said TO the Secre-
1ary OF State. but am satisfied tina
he did not tell him that Russia would
now and henceforth live UP to hcr
states and recognize passports held by
american citizens. without discriminu-
ZION on account OF race and religion.
You tell me that the Russian ambns-
eador objects to the declaration in my
resolution that Russia has violated the
treaty. This Is absolutely true. and
there can be no question about It, The
record in the case is conclusive, and I
am surprised that the ambassador OBJ
accts to the truth. Official Russia
reems to be getting sensitive about
the matter al last. and that certainty
Us good sign. and means much, hope,
for the future"
What will the Senate do with the
resolution Monday" said Mr.. Sulzer,
IN answer to an inquiry. We'll, 1 hope
tie Senators Will respond to the over
whelm!ng popular sentiment Of the
american people in favor of the resolu-
ZION and pass it ylthout amendment
with the same unanimity that II passed
she House. This is the only thing that
can now be done. and It will be official
notice TO official Russia that the people
of the United States are in earnest and
nre sincere.
"Tne enactment into law Of the res