The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1913-07-23
Even Senator Lodge Criticises
Inactivity Of Two Ad-
ministratiOns.
ifALL AND BACON DEBATE
senator From New Mexico
Sharply Berates state
Department.


,s.ms to be shaping itself In Congress
which will lead to some sort OF formal
declaration on the Mexican situation.
Tar more than two hours to-day con-
d,,ons in the southern republic were dis
! eussed in the Senate with greater frank
,e.s than at any other time since the
.,ouds began to gather.
The senate debate had to do with a
resolution declaring II to be national
coicy to protect American citizens In
tore,Rn countries This resolution In ap-
plicahle. Of course. directly to the Mexi-
an situation and members of the Senate
appreciated the gravity Of the formal
prcmulgation Of this doctrine.
s<4e resolution went over without sc-
ton to- day. but II will come up again
tomorrow.
While the debate was soing on In the
Senate a resolution was introduced In the
House calling for Intervention by this
Government In Mexico within 80 days II
4 order is not restored and the lives OF
y al.rricans protected. This resolution will
Ne pigeonholed. but II is an index OF the
state of mind which is developing In
Congress.
GunbOat Ordered tO FrOntera.
N the other end Of Pennsylvania
avenue orders were issued to the gun
boat Wheeling to proceed at once to
Frontera on the southern gulf coast of
Mexico. This action was taken at the
suggestion of the L. s. Consul at From
terra. The Wheeling will sail from Key
West whittier she is now proceeding. to-
morrow. to operate under the orders Of
Rear Admiral Fletcher in command Of
the American battleships on the Atlantic
Coast of Mexico
The battleship Louisiana has gone to
TuXpan. a port between Vera Cruz and
s,mpico. where American parties have
Ieen attacked
The situation in the Senate. which is
likely to lead to some declaration. has
been created by senator Fall Of New
Mexico. who has introduced a resolution
embodying the exact language OF a
plank from the Baltimore platform. This
resolution reads:
That the constitutional rights OF
American citizens should protect them
on our borders and so with them through
out the world and every American citi-
zen residing or having property in any
foreign country is entitled to and should
be given the full protection Of the Ameri-
can Government both for himself and
for his property"
FaII's ResOlutiOn Loaded.
Through the introduction of this reso-
luton senator Fall had made the danger
of action almost as great as that
from a favorable vote on the mea sure.
~ Was pointed out in the course OF the
debate to-day that failure to pass the
resolution might be interpreted as an
announcement that the United States
would not assume the responsibility Of
protecting It's citixens in Mexico.
The general impression IL that the
resolution tomorrow will he referred to
the Foreign Relations Committee, but
with the understanding that II is to be
reported back, probably slightly amended
AZ an early date.
Senator OGorman Of New York avowed
himself in favor OF the resolution and In
| brief speech expressed surprise that any
\senator should contend AZ Senator Bacon
ksi Senator Williams had that the con-
stitutSnal rights OF an American citizen
did not extend beyond the boundaries Of
The United States Both Senators Bacon
and Williams had argued that the resolu-
ton was an error In announcing the ma
uonal policy to protect American citizens
IN foreign lands In enjoyment Of all their
constitutional rights.
senator Bacon argued that the resolu-
ton ought to be given very careful con-
Nderation by the Foreign Relations Com
nittee.
Words are very serious things at
1mes.' said the Senator, land this ID one
Of the times
Senator Fall had called up the resolu-
uon and asked for its immediate consider
alton, but Senator Jones OF Washington. a
Republican, objected.
Az ! understand the effect Of the reso-
'u'on. said Mr.. Jones' 1T means that II
some American citizen dissatisfied with
conditions here goes to a foreign country
ana establishes himself In business and
'f" INTO trouble he can embrOil the peo-
~ OF the United States In an effort to
set him out Of the trouble. I am opposed
10 such resolution without mature con-
("deration."
Quotes Baltimore Platform.
Inc Democratic Senators were again
reminded that the language Of the resolu-
n'h was practically the language Of the
otinocratic platform adopted at Baltimore.
!his irritated Senator williams Of Mis-
hssippi, who declared that because q mis-
ttKe mad been made at Baltimore in the
Ise of language II was no argument In
.aor OF the Senate deliberately repeating
nm blunder.
q originally. II Ii not the language that
.nould be used by this Senate In a solemn
aeclaration Of a national policy" said Mr..
williams.
Senator Fall apparently took much sat-
mfac'ion In reminding the Democrats that
he language was taken from the platform
written by William J. Bryan. now Secre-
'ary ~ State.
Senator Bacon insisted that the people
o' tn" United States occupied "a grave
position Of responsibility at this time" and
Aat an enunciation of principle such as
ms should be carefully considered.
senator Bacon Inquired OF Senator Fall
whether or not the resolution did not mean
mat this Government avowed itself will
Cs.s!xysS On TAIrd Psss