Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-21

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Bartholdt and Ainey voted against the
remainder of the committee. On the
final vote, however. Rep. Ainey alone
opposed the measure. He declared II
did not go far enough. The discus
sion in the committee hinged about
the use of the word of Justified.
Some members contended that the
President should be "authorized' to
use the armed forces of the nation,
but it was held that this would be a
virtual declaration of war.
Resolution Presented
After the committee adjourned,
Chairman Flood presented the resolu-
ton on the floor for the action of the
House, after comforting again with
Secretary Of State Bryan and Rep
Underwood.
When Rep. Flood asked unanimous
consent that the resolution and the
report be read, Republican Leader
Mann reserved the right to object to
the present consideration of the reso-
luton and demanded an explanation.
Representative Underwood explain
ed the administration desired to have
the bill passed before night and that
reasonable debate would be allowed.
He said that the rules committee
was prepared to bring in a rule for
immediate consideration of the reso-
luton if necessary. Chairman Flood
said that he was prepared to allow
half an hours debate on the resolu-
ton on each side of the House.
Should Act at Once
1.-The President has advised us of
conditions" said Rep. Underwood.
I'VE would not insist upon putting
this resolution through at this time,
if this were not a matter of paramount
importance. But with the Presidents
message delivered our troops may be
fired on at any time. We should act
at once"
A round of Democratic applause
greeted this statement
Country Before President
Il am not alarmed by that state
ment," replied Mr. Mann, but the
President has asked for our advice and
we should have time to give it. Be
fore we equip the nation for war we
should at least have time to draw
our breaths. l am always ready to
support the President in his conduct
of the foreign relations, but | value
nay country above my allegiance to
the President"
Time Allotted
A cheer from the Republican side
greeted this statement
Shouts of, Bring in rule. hurry
fhrnnphf he
interrupted the efforts to secure a
uniform consent agreement. Represen-
tative Mann finally agreed that he
would accept one hour and a half for
the Republicans. Representative I'm
derwood said the Democrats would be
satisfied with one hour Rep. Gardner
of Massachusetts, ascertained that an
opportunity would be given to offer
amendments to the bill
Speaker Clark then recognized Chair
man Henry of the rules committee,
who presented a special rule for the
immediate consideration of the reso-
luton.
BY agreement the debate on the rule
itself was limited to 20 minutes with
the understanding that the Republican
side was to have a fair opportunity
Tor debate on the resolution after the
adoption Of the rule
Representative Campbell of Kansas.
Republican, opened the opposition to
the rule, declaring that it's purpose
was to make in order a resolution
which is a declaration of war"
Little to Justify War
We are asked to declare war
against Victoriano Huerta. Whv? Re-
cause company of sailors were ar
rested by subordinate. Is it enough
to Justify a declaration of war? War
with its awful consequences against
the helpless, distracted poverty-strick
en- people of Mexico."
Representative Pou of North Car
DINA, Democrat, supported the rule,
declaring The time has come to put
an END to these outrages in Mexico"
progressive support for the resolu-
ton was pledged by Progressive Lead
er Murdoch.
When my countrys dignity is in
question, have but one rule. That is:
Follow the flag" he said.
The Democrats cheered.
Representative Lenroot. Republican.
It's passage was the best means of
preventing war in Mexico"
Republican Leader Mann spoke yigor
ously against the Presidents policy. "If
the incidents which the President has re-
lated to us had occurred with England.
Germany or France or any other great
nation" he declared, I'VE would not have
such resolution pending here now. But
we think that because Mexico is weak
we have the moral right to declare a war
against her with high hopes of success,
l would not declare war against Mexico
for something for which would not de-
clare war against England or France"
Declaration of War
Mr.. Mann said the President was "issu-
ing orders to Congress. This is a dec
laration of war;" he said. This is dec
laration that the United States is the
helpful ally of the murderous crew in
northern Mexico who are numbering men
and outraging women" He insisted that
1t was purely a case of personal resent
ment of the President of the United
States because he did not like IIuerta-
Representative Underwood closed the
debate in support of the rule,