The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1913-07-25
TALK INTERVENTION
IN u. s SENATE
Hot Mexican Debate Precipitateo
by Resolution OF Fall.
LODGE POINTS TO DANGER
Administration ls Criticised az Fall
inn IN Protect American Citizens
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Administration IL Criticised az Fall.
ing to Protect American Citizens
From Murderers in Southern
Republic.

Washington, July 23.-Representa-
tive William HI. Murray of Oklahoma,
well known as Alfalfa BILL" intro
duced an elaborate set Of resolutions
in which he invites the senate to con-
cur, directing Intervention In Mexico,
If order and peace are not restored
within thirty days after President
Wilson issues a proclamation to that
effect. Murray's resolutions charac-
a ''usurping marauder" and black
handed murderer" and his regime as
founded upon treachery, duplicity and
murder ;,'e,t r.
Starts Debate In the Senate.
Senator Fall, of New Mexico called
up his resolution for the protection
of American citizens In foreign coun-
tries in the senate. 1t refers to con-
ditions in Mexico. Chairman Bacon Of
the foreign relations committee de-
manded that 1t be sent to that COM
mittee, that its terms might be care
fully weighed.
Words are very serious things at
times" he said. "and this is one of
the times"
Senator Fall asked that 1t be passed
at once, asserting that 1t was thor
oughly understood by every senator.
Senator Bacon insisted that the peo-
pie of the United States were in
grave position of responsibility at this
time and that any enunciation of prin-
ciples such rs this should be thor
oughly considered.
"As to whether. this resolution
enunciates the truth should not be
discussed at this Time" he said. This
is entirely question of expediency."
Senator Bacon asked If the resolu-
ton did not mean that the United
States should send an armed force
into Mexico to protect American cfti-
zens. Senator Stone, reviewing GER
tain conditions in Mexico. declared he
would favor sending an armed force.
Senator Fall 10 Aroused.
Senator Fall. aroused by what he
called intimations from senators that
he was seeking to precipitate war
with the resolution. made a stirring
reply.
my sole purpose" said he.
throughout this and the former ad-
ministration has been to prevent war
with Mexico. / urged the last ad-
ministration to realize the situation
and to act SO as to prevent war. But
matters have dragged on until now
we are told the situation Is 80 delicate
that we should not make declaration
Of this broad principle. The senator
from New Mexico is not responsible
for conditions In Mexico. Z It is the
delay. the failure Of the administrar
ton to act, the failure Of the admin
istration to carry out its warnings to
the people OF Mexico. that is responsi-
BILE for conditions that, will continue
SO long as this policy Of delay con-
tinues. i
I'VE hesitate, as republic, and
rightfully SO, to move to protect our
citizens because of fear that 1t will
precipitate war. 1t is IN your power
at the present time to prevent war.
II strong action had been taken by
this government TWO years ago IL
would have prevented war. A strong
demand upon Madero or De La Barra
would have prevented war. Prompt
and strong action would have avoided
the necessity for such a declaration as
is proposed here"
Says Nothing Has Been Done.
Nothing has been done to protect
American citizens In Mexico" declared
Senator Fall.
Senator Bacon declared the facts
did not warrant such a statement, but
that under the Taft and Wilson admin
istrations the state department had
told him repeatedly of diplomatic Of
forts to obtain protection for Ameri-