The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-09
General Debate Over
Situation Likely to
Be Precipitated.
SHIVELY READY
TO DEFEND WILSON
Obtains From State Department
Latest Reports in Order to An
swcr Charges Against Ad-
ministration-No Action
During Week on Tolls
Exemption Bill.

Washington, March S.-Dcsp;te Of
forts of the administration to prevent
public discussion Of the subject. q gen
erai debate over tire Mexican situation
probably VIII be precipitated to-mor-
'o" OIL the floor Of the senate IN open
session senator Fail, of Ne,v Mexico.
long an advocate Of aggressive ton
IN dealing with Mexico. has given no
'ice of his Intention to speak. and Is
expected vigorously To attack Prcsi
drnt Wilson's waiting poiioy
10 meet the attack. Senator Shively,
acting chairman Of the Foreign Rela-
tiona Committee, has obtained from the
state Department the latest reports on
the situation in Mexico. and is ready
10 defend tho Presidents attitude.
While orly the TWO set speeches are
scheduled. other Senator'S undoubtedly
VIII have something to say Senate
leaders arc looking for general
free-for- r-all discussion of all phases of
the problem.
M Action on Tolls Exemption.
There VIII be no action during the
week on the Presidents appeal for re-
peal Of the Panama tolls exemption.
This subject OF absorbing interest viii
be before tho Senate committee, and
VIII he discussed informally only on
the House side until after the House
has disposed Of the pending rivers and
harbors appropriation hill. Advocates
of repeal have poiled both houses and
promise Overwhelming majorities TO
sustain the President.
When the Sims repeal bill is taken
up in the House two days of debate
Will be proposed by Repr escntative
Adams. Of Geor@ia. as leader OF the
administration night
The Senate Committee on Inter
a. ~ pi Canals Will alr
ciths; Hat repeal OF 4 compromise TO
give the President discretionary au-
thori,y to regulate tolls and assess
charges
The hearing stage of the proposed
antitrust and commerce regulation
legislation is about TO close in the
House. Testimony viii be heard by
the judiciary Committee until March
II. and the Interstate Commerce Com
mittec this week will conclude its
hearings on railway capitalization con-
troll. The Interstate Trade Commission
bill. on which the Senate Committee on
Interstate Commerce also is working
independently. is completed In the
House committee, subject only to the
approval OF the administration.
May Set Aside District Dny.
The House tomorrow may set aside
District OF Columbia Day" and pro-
ceed with the agriculture appropria tion
will begin hearings on the Palmer anti
child labor bill.
Senator Ashursts resolution. propos-
ing AN amendment 70 the Constitution.
giving women of all states the right OF
franchise. Viii be the unfinished busi-
ness III the Senate this week. IT was
not certain tonight however. whether
advocates of the measure would press
for vote at this time.
The Alaskan railroad bin, a. ap-
proved by the conferees and adopted
by the House. viii come before the
Senate this week for final disposition.
Senator's expressed the opinion to-
night that its adoption was assured.
Action by the Senate Immigration
Committee on the Burnett bill Is sched-
uled for this week, and II no develop
ments arise to delay, the bill probably
will be received. with committee amend
ments. In the Senate Thursday.
The Federal supply measures and the
District OF Columbia appropriation bill.
supplemented by numerous measures Of
minor Importance. will consume time
for routine work