Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-21

washington, s.-21.-eenator Pen-
rose today introduced . resolution xe-
qutring that President Wilson take
steps to place United States troops in
Mexico to protect American lives and
property, such steps to be decreed by
the senate as In no way an unfriendly
act towards Mexico.
a concerted effort on the part Of
democrats and republicans to support
President Wilson on his Mexicon policy
and to carry to the world the definite
idea that the president has the full
support Of the American people, at
once became apparent
Introduction OF the resolution was
followed by general demand on tho
part Of the republicans. seconded by
Chairman Bacon, Of the foreign rela-
tions committee. for cessation Of all
debate and to support the president.
An Answer 70 Msxico.
Esmpathjc declaration of senators OF
both parties Of confidence in the presi-
dent were plainly an answer to the re-
ports from Mexico that the president
4 had . divided congress and q divided
puhlic opinion behind him.
slt 10 our duty to uphold the hands
of the president, - said Senator Suther-
land, republican. "It Is the part Of
l. patriotism and good sense to withhold
any criticism until the situation has
clarified. Until then we should stand
\ hrmy behind the president. uphold
S him n his negotiations and not em-
I bAffass him. for one propose to do
thia.
Bsnators Lodge, Gallinger. Nelson.
0moot5 and other republicans Joined in
: definite expression Of their belief
that the senate should give the world
no occasion to believe that President
Wilson did not have the confidence and
support Of leaders Of both parties.
Wants Money For Protection.
Senator Penrose also introduced an
an appropriation OF $25,0OO,000 to be
expended az the president might direct
for the protection Of American lives in
Mexico. He made no offort to secure
Immediate, action on the amendment.
The amendment for the appropriation
Senator Penrose explained, was similar
to a provision In an appropriation act
lust prior to the Spanish war, and he
asked that the amendment lie on the
table In the senate until the bill comes
over from the house.
..The administration has asked $780,
900 TO take Amricans out OF Mexico.
said Senator Penrose. after announc-
1 ing he would not discuss his resolu-
4 ton. II think they have right to
10 DO in Mexico. right to be there
@ under our treaties. We have no right
10 break up their homes and occupa-
tons. Rather than appropriate this
pittance Of 100000 to make this
wholesale removal would appropriate
this s26,o0o.o00 to keep them where
they are and to protect them.
Fears European Interests.
The Penrose resolution draws atten-
ton TO the Monroe doctrine and to the
possibility that continued destruction
a. property In Mexico would "involve
international dcomplications and In
faryention by European nations. The
reaolution specifically declared that 1t
Z /. not the policy Of the government OF
the United states to recognize. or as
.ist any faction or. factions in the re-
n,,hlic Of Mexico" and prOposed:
..That the president Of the United
states be required to take such steps
a. are necessary to place sufficient
number OF United States troops as q
c.nnstaba1lafy In the republic of Mexi-
- wf,arever such forces may be need
a "a properly protect citizens OF the
IYn,fed states, and 1t Is hereby de-
5 c,ara1a chat such employment Of Unit
"A .atS4ey troops for the protection OF
i,ve. and property Of American ctti-
\ -anG n not made with any intent that
NOR nolicing and protection shall be
rcn.4rned A an act of hostility or un-
friendliness toward the Mexican ma
ton
n deliberate purpose IL being mani
II fested by democratic senators ana
members of the house to create sucn q
condition Of chaos in congress- AZ 70
1 make currency legislation impossioie
y DURING the present session. -
preaident Wilson = to be shown ne
d b san n6t force the legislative branch OF
4 m government 70 act subserviently 70
4 hiG win. Il 10 practically conceded the
1 house will do his bidding. In spite OF
tho insurFection which has sprung UP
n the democratic caucus.
Con0fessnnan Henry. OF Texas, the
lsader Of the revolt. announced that
& sixtv democrats had met in his office
/ and qsAd agreed TO support an amend
mont requiring the Tediscount Of six
h raoaths farm paper. While this - .
4 Iarno number, 1t is. in fact, only one
nfth u tho democratic majority: and
& 49, II the members comprised should
scA4 1th the .republicans and progres-
4 49, n ~ house, still the administra-
& ~ enro would pass BY safe
is 80 .nnate f,,at tha aitua zion
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