The Washington herald., 1913-08-16

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known in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.
He left Ardmore. a suburb of Phila-
cumstances that need not be more than
referred to here said Senator Penrose.
Il regard him as a most dangerous man
TO be advising the President in such an
emergency. 1t was stated In the news
papers that he met Mr.. Lind on his ar
rival in Mexico. and that he is repre-
kenting himself to be the Presidents spe-
cial Ambassador. His activities are re-
markable. He seems to be exploiting a
publication along with his activities In
Mexican affairs"
Makes sharp Retort.
Senator Bacon having given notice Of
his intention of moving to refer the reso-
tuition to his committee. Senator Penrose
INQUIRED whether Mr.. Bacon could advise
the Senate concerning Mr.. Hale.
Il decline to do So" said Senator
Bacon.
I'VE are rapidly reaching a time when
to decline to answer will not be salts
factory to the Senate and to the
American people," reported Mr.. Pen
rose.
Mr.. Penrose's second resolution,
which he expressed the hope would not
meet with opposition, called on the
President to direct the Secretary of
reports from the United States consul
at Durango. Mexico, which have been
sent to the State Department relating
TO alleged atrocities committed against
American citizens there.
As soon as this resolution was read
Senator Bacon announced that he would
take the same action in regard to 1t
ha had r%Al IT,. a.
first resolution. He asked that it go
over, and said that today he would
move that it be referred to the Com
mittee Oh Foreign Relations.
When does your committee meet?"
inquired Senator Penrose.
Saturday" replied Senator Bacon.
''Will it take action on these resolu-
tions?" inquired Senator Penrose.
Il cannot speak for the committee"
replied Senator Bacon.
Then I can only say to ole Senate
that I expect to have this information in
my possession early next week. and I'M
less We get it sooner from the State
Department in response to this resolution.
i will then lay the inforamiton before
the Senate" said Senator Penrose.
Senator Bacon said, in reply. that when
tine information was laid before the Sem
ate it might call for a reply. and in that
SsSAt "Oulu IIldht icply "
Asked to Keep Cool.
The chairman Of the Foreign Relations
Committee was on his feet during Sena-
tor Penrose's speech. frequently caution
ing Senators to restrain themselves and
give the administration a chance to act.
Everything is being done by the Pres
ident that can be DONE" said Senator
Bacon, short of using force, and force
vaa l.. ha
rushed into hurriedly and rashly, and
should not be encouraged by intemperate
speech in the Senate"
Senator Bacon announced that the For
eign Relations Committee would insist
on sGbjecting every resolution relating
to Mexican affairs to the closest scru-
tiny because of the delicate situation in
volved. Senator Penrose asked Senat y
Bacon if he realized that reports in the
State Department at this time would
show that more than 100 American citi-
zens had been slaughtered in Mexico
since the revolution began, and that pri- |
vate property of American citizens had |
been destroyed. |
Senator Bacon said that he knew ex- |
actly what the reports in the State De |
rartment would show. |
By this time nearly an hour had been |
in discussing the Mexican sit |
more intense all the time. Sem
ator Simmons. chairman of the Finance
was on his feet, demanding
for the tariff bill. and cali |
ing for the regular order. Before he
could obtain this recognition, Senator |
Lodge, growing impatient with the ef-
for to shut off the Republicans, took the
floor. and shaking a warning finger at
the Democratic side, served notice on
Z far, hot fhAk- he
Mexican question. and that the Republi- |
cans would insist on being heard. He
charged the Democrats with trying to
treat the matter as a party question. |
When Senator Bacon tried to interrupt |
him, Mr.. Lodge reminded the chairman |
OF the Foreign Relations Committee |
that he had refused to permit Republican |
to interrupt him.
MIR. Lodges Address.
Il decline to YIELD" said Mr.. Lodge, |
addressing the Vice Preside:t, !
''and l believe i have the floor" |
Il want to support the President in |
every possible way on this Mexican ques- |
ion," said Mr.. Lodge. He is not your |
President alone" exclaimed the Senator !!
from Massachusetts,, addressing his re- |
marks to the Democratic side. He is !
he President OF the American people, |
as much mine as yours. There must be |
no partisanship in handling this important |
question. You can't have nonpartisanship |
m party lines, and that is what you are |
rying to do.''
Senator Bacon had resumed his seat, |
and Senator Simmons appeared to be !
siienced by the earnestness
If Mr.. Lodges rebuke. Senator Clark
Of Wyoming was on his feet addressing
he chair. while Senator Simmons soon
'egained his composure. and was calling
or the regular order, the tariff bill. Sem
,tor Lodge was also endeavoring to say
more
Finally. Senator Dillingham;. who had